This week in Congress

Aug 10 – Aug 16, 2026

0 roll-call votes · 15 bills moved · 0 new New Mexico filings

At a glance

Furthest along — HR 10090: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose an excise tax on certain institutions of higher education that allow male participation in female intercollegiate athletic programs or events.

Roll-call votes, with every New Mexico position

No roll-call votes were held this week. Congress was likely in recess or in committee work periods.

Bills that moved

In committee (14)

HR 10090: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose an excise tax on certain institutions of higher education that allow male participation in female intercollegiate athletic programs or events.
This bill would impose a 10% excise tax on certain colleges and universities that allow male participation in female intercollegiate athletic programs or events.AI summary · as of 2026-08-15 · report an error
2026-08-13: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.
HR 10098: To provide for the imposition of the death penalty for certain crimes committed in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.
2026-08-13: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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 10106: VISITOR Act
2026-08-13: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Appropriations, 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 10103: To direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a grant program to award grants to units of general local government to establish or expand eviction diversion programs, and for other purposes.
2026-08-13: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.
HR 10108: Hazardous Materials Transparency Act
This bill directs the Secretary of Defense to create guidance for defense industrial facilities on community engagement and emergency preparedness.AI summary · as of 2026-08-15 · report an error
2026-08-13: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.
HR 10104: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate the penalties for sale for use and use of dyed fuel in taxable use.
2026-08-13: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.
HR 10095: To amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to provide per diem eligibility for required leave of members of the Foreign Service.
2026-08-13: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.
HR 10100: To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act and title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to provide for no-cost coverage for annual screening mammography beginning at 30 years of age.
2026-08-13: 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.
HR 10099: To direct the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to issue certain regulations to extend the time period for the waiver of the commercial driver's license skills test for certain members of the military, and for other purposes.
2026-08-13: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.
HR 10089: Representation Act
This bill requires states to preserve documented communities of interest when drawing congressional districts, with limited exceptions.AI summary · as of 2026-08-15 · report an error
2026-08-13: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.
HR 10094: Affordable Pricing for Taxpayer-Funded Prescription Drugs Act of 2026
This bill requires companies that develop drugs or medical services with federal research funding to sell them at reasonable prices, not higher than in other wealthy countries.AI summary · as of 2026-08-15 · report an error
2026-08-13: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.
HR 10092: To prohibit National Laboratories from admitting certain foreign nationals, and for other purposes.
2026-08-13: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.
HR 10083: Water Technology and Resilience Reauthorization Act
This bill extends the authorization of appropriations for the advanced drinking water technology grant program under the Safe Drinking Water Act from 2026 to 2031.AI summary · as of 2026-08-15 · report an error
2026-08-13: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.
HR 10096: To establish the Task Force on the Impact of the Affordable Housing Crisis, and for other purposes.
2026-08-13: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.

Other action (1)

S 2542: Federal Building Threat Notification Act
2026-08-10: Held at the desk.

New money filings — New Mexico delegation

No new FEC filings were received from New Mexico delegation committees this week.