Jul 13 – Jul 19, 2026
23 roll-call votes · 15 bills moved · 0 new Kansas filings
- Closest vote (210-211) — On Motion to Recommit Roll call
- Broadest support (418-0) — On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Roll call
- Furthest along — HR 3106: Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of 2025
Roll-call votes, with every Kansas position
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
A fast track for bills with broad support: debate is limited, no amendments are allowed, and passage needs a two-thirds majority.
The final vote on whether the bill passes this chamber.
Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.
Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.
Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.
Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.
Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.
Confirms or rejects the President's nominee. A simple majority decides.
The final vote on whether the bill passes this chamber.
The final vote on whether the bill passes this chamber.
Confirms or rejects the President's nominee. A simple majority decides.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
A fast track for bills with broad support: debate is limited, no amendments are allowed, and passage needs a two-thirds majority.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
A fast track for bills with broad support: debate is limited, no amendments are allowed, and passage needs a two-thirds majority.
Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of 2025
Confirms or rejects the President's nominee. A simple majority decides.
Procedural votes (9)
Votes that move the process along — setting debate terms, ending debate, approving the record. Positions here often follow party strategy rather than the underlying issue.
Bills that moved
Passed chamber (2)
HR 3106: Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of 2025
This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a terrorism exercise that includes managing the effects of attacks on critical infrastructure during extreme cold weather.AI summary · as of 2026-08-20 · report an error
2026-07-14: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Passed the House and is now before the Senate.
HR 8535: Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act
2026-07-14: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Passed the House and is now before the Senate.
Out of committee (4)
HR 9641: Essential Caregivers Act of 2026
This bill requires certain healthcare facilities to allow residents to have essential caregivers visit them, even when regular visitation is suspended.AI summary · as of 2026-08-19 · report an error
2026-07-15: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 38 - 0.
The committee approved the bill and sent it to the full chamber.
HR 9605: Less Bureaucracy, Better Foreign Medical Accreditation Act
This bill transfers the responsibility for accrediting foreign medical schools from the Department of Education to the Department of Health and Human Services.AI summary · as of 2026-07-29 · report an error
2026-07-15: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 16.
The committee approved the bill and sent it to the full chamber.
HR 3514: Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025
2026-07-15: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.
The committee approved the bill and sent it to the full chamber.
HR 9602: Less Bureaucracy, Better International Foreign Gift Transparency Act
This bill transfers the responsibility for managing reports on foreign gifts and contracts from the Department of Education to the Department of State.AI summary · as of 2026-08-08 · report an error
2026-07-15: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 16.
The committee approved the bill and sent it to the full chamber.
On calendar (2)
HR 8684: Transparency in Billing Act of 2026
This bill requires hospitals to use specific billing identifiers for services provided at off-campus outpatient departments and sets penalties for non-compliance.AI summary · as of 2026-08-06 · report an error
2026-07-13: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 652.
Now eligible for a floor vote. Scheduling is up to chamber leadership.
2026-07-16: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 459.
Now eligible for a floor vote. Scheduling is up to chamber leadership.
In committee (7)
HR 9471: SAFE Banking Act of 2026
This bill creates protections for financial institutions that provide services to state-legal marijuana and hemp businesses, and clarifies rules for mortgages based on income from these businesses.AI summary · as of 2026-08-21 · report an error
2026-07-17: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.
2026-07-14: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.
HR 9693: Patients First Act of 2026
This bill modifies Medicare physician payment rules, establishes a quality reform task force, and updates requirements for data registries.AI summary · as of 2026-08-13 · report an error
2026-07-15: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.
2026-07-15: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.
HR 9733: Interagency Council on Affordable Housing Act of 2026
This bill creates a council of federal agencies to develop and coordinate policies aimed at increasing affordable housing and fairness in the rental market.AI summary · as of 2026-08-21 · report an error
2026-07-16: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.
This resolution expresses support for safeguarding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program from fraud, waste, and abuse.AI summary · as of 2026-08-08 · report an error
2026-07-14: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.
HR 9701: Daughters of the American Revolution Membership Integrity Act.
This bill amends the federal charter of the Daughters of the American Revolution to specify membership eligibility requirements.AI summary · as of 2026-08-04 · report an error
2026-07-15: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.
New money filings — Kansas delegation
No new FEC filings were received from Kansas delegation committees this week.