PolicyBrief

Legislation

S. 5340
119th Congress•Aug 6th 2026
A bill to require a drone posture review.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill mandates a comprehensive Department of Defense review to assess U.S. military capabilities and vulnerabilities regarding uncrewed systems across all domains.

Elissa Slotkin
D

Elissa Slotkin

Senator

MI

S. 5332
119th Congress•Aug 6th 2026
Cooperative Institute Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

The Cooperative Institute Act of 2026 establishes a formal framework for NOAA to create, fund, and manage collaborative research partnerships with academic and nonprofit institutions to advance its scientific mission.

Maria Cantwell
D

Maria Cantwell

Senator

WA

H.R. 2069
119th Congress•Aug 7th 2026
Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025
SENATE PASSED

The Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025 mandates greater transparency in federal spending by requiring the public disclosure of "other transaction agreements" and improving the accuracy and reporting standards of federal award data on USAspending.gov.

Barry Moore
R

Barry Moore

Representative

AL

S. 4189
119th Congress•Jul 22nd 2026
Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now Act of 2026
AWAITING SENATE

The INSULIN Act of 2026 aims to lower healthcare costs by capping out-of-pocket insulin prices, increasing pharmacy benefit manager transparency, accelerating generic and biosimilar competition, and expanding access programs for the uninsured.

Jeanne Shaheen
D

Jeanne Shaheen

Senator

NH

S. 5238
119th Congress•Aug 4th 2026
For Our Republic Act
IN COMMITTEE

This comprehensive legislation strengthens democratic institutions by enhancing federal oversight, protecting civil service independence, reforming immigration enforcement and judicial processes, and establishing strict ethics and election integrity standards.

Jeff Merkley
D

Jeff Merkley

Senator

OR

S. 5330
119th Congress•Aug 6th 2026
Critical Mineral and Extraction Tax Parity Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill expands the advanced manufacturing production tax credit to include additional critical minerals, allows ore extraction costs to qualify for the credit, and repeals the credit reduction for metallurgical coal.

John Curtis
R

John Curtis

Senator

UT

S.RES. 848
119th Congress•Aug 8th 2026
A resolution celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the premier public health institute of the United States.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution commemorates the 80th anniversary of the CDC, honors its extensive contributions to global public health, and condemns the 2025 attack on its Atlanta headquarters.

Raphael Warnock
D

Raphael Warnock

Senator

GA

S.RES. 844
119th Congress•Aug 7th 2026
A resolution honoring the lives and service of Emily Barker, Nicholas Hutcherson, Sydney Watson, Nathan Matthews, Nicholas Dale, and all those who serve on the front lines of wildland firefighting efforts in the United States.
SENATE PASSED

This resolution honors the lives and ultimate sacrifice of five wildland firefighters who died during the 2026 season and expresses gratitude to all personnel who risk their lives to protect communities from wildfires.

Michael Bennet
D

Michael Bennet

Senator

CO

S.RES. 845
119th Congress•Aug 7th 2026
A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Child Awareness Month" to promote awareness of charities that benefit children as well as youth-serving organizations throughout the United States and recognizing the efforts made by those charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States.
SENATE PASSED

This resolution designates September 2026 as "National Child Awareness Month" to honor and support the vital work of organizations dedicated to the well-being and future success of children and youth across the United States.

James Lankford
R

James Lankford

Senator

OK

S.RES. 849
119th Congress•Aug 8th 2026
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 11 through September 17, 2026, as "Patriot Week".
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution expresses support for designating September 11 through September 17, 2026, as "Patriot Week" to honor the history, founding principles, and symbols of the United States.

Gary Peters
D

Gary Peters

Senator

MI

S.RES. 847
119th Congress•Aug 8th 2026
A resolution commending and congratulating the Pennsylvania State University Nittany Lions men's wrestling team for winning the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I National Championship.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution honors the Pennsylvania State University Nittany Lions men's wrestling team for winning the 2026 NCAA Division I National Championship.

Dave McCormick
R

Dave McCormick

Senator

PA

S. 5341
119th Congress•Aug 6th 2026
Strengthening Coast Guard Communities Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

This bill authorizes the Commandant of the Coast Guard to enter into intergovernmental support agreements to improve operational efficiency and community collaboration.

Christopher Murphy
D

Christopher Murphy

Senator

CT

S.J.RES. 212
119th Congress•Aug 7th 2026
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to ensure that only citizens are eligible to vote in Federal elections.
IN COMMITTEE

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to mandate that only U.S. citizens are eligible to vote in federal elections.

Eric Schmitt
R

Eric Schmitt

Senator

MO

S.CON.RES. 38
119th Congress•Aug 7th 2026
A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036.
IN COMMITTEE

This concurrent resolution establishes the federal budget blueprint for fiscal years 2027 through 2036, setting spending and revenue targets while providing procedural frameworks for budget reconciliation and enforcement.

Ron Johnson
R

Ron Johnson

Senator

WI

S.RES. 820
119th Congress•Aug 7th 2026
A resolution designating August 7, 2026, as "National Lighthouse Day".
SENATE PASSED

This resolution designates August 7, 2026, as "National Lighthouse Day" to honor the maritime heritage of the United States and promote the ongoing preservation of historic lighthouse landmarks.

Gary Peters
D

Gary Peters

Senator

MI

S.RES. 815
119th Congress•Aug 7th 2026
A resolution commending the Chicago Cubs baseball teams as it celebrates its 150th anniversary on August 29, 2026.
SENATE PASSED

This resolution commends the Chicago Cubs on their 150th anniversary, honoring the franchise's historic achievements, cultural legacy, and charitable impact on the Chicago community.

Richard Durbin
D

Richard Durbin

Senator

IL

S.RES. 843
119th Congress•Aug 7th 2026
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the first week of August 2026, as "National Community Health Center Week", encouraging all people of the United States to participate by visiting their local community health center, and celebrating the important partnership between community health centers and the communities they serve.
SENATE PASSED

This resolution designates the first week of August 2026 as "National Community Health Center Week" to honor the vital role these centers play in providing accessible, comprehensive primary care to millions of Americans.

John Cornyn
R

John Cornyn

Senator

TX

S.CON.RES. 39
119th Congress•Aug 7th 2026
A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036.
IN COMMITTEE

This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget framework for fiscal years 2027 through 2036, setting federal spending and revenue targets while providing reconciliation instructions and procedural guidelines for budget enforcement.

Rand Paul
R

Rand Paul

Senator

KY

H.R. 10053
119th Congress•Aug 6th 2026
Public Service Homeownership Assistance Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill establishes a federal program to provide downpayment and closing cost assistance loans of up to $20,000 for eligible public service employees purchasing a primary residence.

Michael Lawler
R

Michael Lawler

Representative

NY

H.R. 10051
119th Congress•Aug 6th 2026
PERM Backlog Reduction Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

The PERM Backlog Reduction Act of 2026 establishes an optional, fee-based premium processing program to ensure permanent labor certification applications are adjudicated within 30 days.

Glenn Grothman
R

Glenn Grothman

Representative

WI