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This week in Congress

Jul 13 – Jul 19, 2026

23 roll-call votes · 4 bills moved · 0 new Puerto Rico filings

At a glance

Roll-call votes, with every Puerto Rico position

House · 2026-07-16Passed 418–0

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.

To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the "Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic".

Official record

House · 2026-07-15Failed 136–291

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Puerto Rico

Nay (1)
Hernández

Official record

House · 2026-07-15Failed 6–421

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Puerto Rico

Nay (1)
Hernández

Official record

House · 2026-07-15Failed 104–314

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Puerto Rico

Yea (1)
Hernández

Official record

House · 2026-07-15Failed 178–247

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Puerto Rico

Nay (1)
Hernández

Official record

House · 2026-07-15Failed 79–348

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Puerto Rico

Nay (1)
Hernández

Official record

Senate · 2026-07-15Confirmed 51–46

On the Nomination

Confirms or rejects the President's nominee. A simple majority decides.

Official record

House · 2026-07-14Passed 221–201

On Passage

The final vote on whether the bill passes this chamber.

Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act

Official record

House · 2026-07-14Passed 308–117

On Passage

The final vote on whether the bill passes this chamber.

Sunshine Protection Act of 2025

Official record

Senate · 2026-07-14Confirmed 50–45

On the Nomination

Confirms or rejects the President's nominee. A simple majority decides.

Official record

House · 2026-07-13Passed 398–12

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.

Improving Travel for American Families Act

Official record

House · 2026-07-13Passed 400–7

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

Official record

Senate · 2026-07-13Confirmed 46–44

On the Nomination

Confirms or rejects the President's nominee. A simple majority decides.

Official record

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 (2)

  • HR 9641: Essential Caregivers Act of 2026

    This bill requires certain healthcare facilities to allow residents to have essential caregivers visit them, even during periods when regular visitation is suspended.AI summary · as of 2026-09-24 · 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 3514: Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025

    This bill sets new rules for how Medicare Advantage plans use prior authorization for medical services and items.AI summary · as of 2026-10-13 · 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.

In committee (1)

  • HR 9712: Mamas First Act

    This bill expands Medicaid coverage to include services provided by doulas, midwives, and lactation support providers.AI summary · as of 2026-10-10 · report an error

    2026-07-15: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.

Other action (1)

  • HR 3194: LOCOMOTIVES Act

    This bill prohibits states from creating their own emission standards for existing locomotives and their engines.AI summary · as of 2026-10-13 · report an error

    2026-07-14: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

New money filings — Puerto Rico delegation

No new FEC filings were received from Puerto Rico delegation committees this week.

Sources: Congress.gov, U.S. Senate roll-call records, House Clerk, Federal Election Commission. Compiled 2026-10-20. Something look wrong? Report an error.