1. THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
Congress faces a highly critical and action-packed legislative week before the upcoming recess periods. The House is set to tackle major fiscal and defense policy, including the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2027 and a Continuing Appropriations Act. Meanwhile, Senate committees are packed with high-stakes business meetings to review executive and judicial nominations, alongside significant markups on healthcare costs, insulin price caps, and aviation technology.
2. FLOOR VOTES EXPECTED
Day | Bill / Topic | Chamber | Source Link |
Mon (July 20) | H.R. 8720 – Campaign Finance Transparency Act | House | |
Mon (July 20) | H.R. 2821 – FDA Modernization Act 3.0 & Healthcare Suspensions | House | |
Tue–Thu | H.R. 8800 – National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 | House | |
Tue–Thu | H.R. ___ – Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027 | House | |
Tue–Thu | H. Con. Res. ___ – Establishing the Congressional Budget for FY 2027 | House |
3. COMMITTEE HEARINGS THIS WEEK
Day/Time | Committee | Hearing Topic | Why It Matters |
Tue, 10:00 AM | Senate Appropriations | President's Supplemental Funding Request | Evaluates the White House's urgent, mid-year emergency funding demands. |
Tue, 4:30 PM | Senate Energy and Natural Resources | Public Lands & Parks Legislation (S.1674, S.2887, etc.) | Explores boundary modifications, historic trails, and emergency fire flexibilities. |
Wed, 9:00 AM | Senate Foreign Relations | Business Meeting / Nominations (e.g., Kari Lake to Jamaica) | Votes on sending key ambassadorial and State Department picks to the floor. |
Wed, 9:30 AM | Senate Homeland Security | Business Meeting / Nominations (FEMA, OMB, USPS) | Processes top-tier leadership confirmations for vital federal infrastructure agencies. |
Wed, 10:00 AM | Senate HELP | Healthcare Costs & Insulin Protections (S.2355, S.4189) | Marks up key legislation targeting hospital price transparency and insulin caps. |
Wed, 10:30 AM | Senate Commerce, Science, & Transportation | Supersonic Flight & Connected Vehicles Markup (S.1759, S.4429) | Advances tech policy targeting foreign vehicle software risks and civil aviation updates. |
4. Sources
[House Majority Leader Weekly Schedule: majorityleader.gov]
[Senate Hearings & Meetings: senate.gov/committees/hearings_meetings.htm] [House Bills This Week: docs.house.gov/floor]
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