Jul 13 – Jul 19, 2026
23 roll-call votes · 15 bills moved · 0 new Louisiana 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 9641: Essential Caregivers Act of 2026
Roll-call votes, with every Louisiana 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
Out of committee (8)
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 9642: Medicare Access to Rural Anesthesiology Act
This bill changes Medicare payment rules for anesthesia services in certain rural hospitals and critical access hospitals.AI summary · as of 2026-08-16 · report an error
2026-07-15: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 0.
The committee approved the bill and sent it to the full chamber.
HR 9644: Medicare Advantage MLR Transparency Act
This bill requires Medicare Advantage plans to publicly share financial details about their operations and present benefit information in a uniform format.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: 42 - 0.
The committee approved the bill and sent it to the full chamber.
2026-07-15: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 14 - 9.
The committee approved the bill and sent it to the full chamber.
This bill adjusts Medicare payment rates for long-term care hospitals by extending current payment reductions and adding new criteria for exceptions.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: 40 - 0.
The committee approved the bill and sent it to the full chamber.
HR 9603: Less Bureaucracy, Better International Education Oversight Act
This bill transfers the management of certain international education and foreign language programs from the Department of Education to the Department of State.AI summary · as of 2026-08-12 · 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 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.
On calendar (1)
2026-07-15: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 653.
Now eligible for a floor vote. Scheduling is up to chamber leadership.
In committee (5)
HR 9706: Facial Recognition to Protect Children Act
Requires wagering and prediction market platforms to use facial recognition technology to verify users are at least 18 years old and limits data collection for this purpose.AI summary · as of 2026-07-29 · report an error
2026-07-15: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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 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.
Other action (1)
HR 9614: NRC Staff Pay Alignment Act
This bill amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to give the NRC Chairman authority to set compensation for certain career appointees.AI summary · as of 2026-08-21 · report an error
2026-07-14: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
New money filings — Louisiana delegation
No new FEC filings were received from Louisiana delegation committees this week.