This week in Congress

Oct 12 – Oct 18, 2026

0 roll-call votes · 15 bills moved · 0 new Rhode Island filings

At a glance

Furthest along — S 2403: Retire through Ownership Act

Roll-call votes, with every Rhode Island position

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

Bills that moved

Became law (3)

S 2403: Retire through Ownership Act
2026-10-15: Became Public Law No: 119-124.
Signed into law.
S 283: Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act
2026-10-15: Became Public Law No: 119-123.
Signed into law.
S 240: Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act of 2025
This bill amends the Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2010 to improve how water rights settlement funds are managed and used for infrastructure projects.AI summary · as of 2026-10-10 · report an error
2026-10-15: Became Public Law No: 119-122.
Signed into law.

In committee (11)

S 5688: Acquired Lands Revenue Modernization Act
2026-10-15: Under authority of the order of the Senate of September 30, 2026, ordered read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.
S 5690: Renewing the Dream Act
2026-10-15: Under authority of the order of the Senate of September 30, 2026, ordered read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.
S 5684: No Cash for Incompetent and Malicious Contractors Act
2026-10-15: Under authority of the order of the Senate of September 30, 2026, ordered read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.
S 5683: Best Practices for Military Family Child Care Homes Act
2026-10-15: Under authority of the order of the Senate of September 30, 2026, ordered read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.
S 5686: No Public Executions in America Act
2026-10-15: Under authority of the order of the Senate of September 30, 2026, ordered read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.
HR 10811: To amend title 49, United States Code, to increase the allowable government share of a project for which a fixed guideway capital investment grant is issued in cases where the grant recipient provides owners of small business concerns with certain protections from project-related transportation interruptions, and for other purposes.
2026-10-15: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.
SRES 951: A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Infant Mortality Awareness Month", raising awareness of infant mortality, and increasing efforts to reduce infant mortality.
2026-10-15: Under authority of the order of the Senate of September 30, 2026, ordered referred to the Committee on The Judiciary.
Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.
SRES 950: A resolution designating the week of September 14 through September 18, 2026, as "National Clean Energy Week".
2026-10-15: Under authority of the order of the Senate of September 30, 2026, ordered referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.
SJRES 221: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the agreement for civilian nuclear cooperation between the United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia pursuant to section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.
2026-10-15: Under authority of the order of the Senate of September 30, 2026, ordered read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.
HR 10801: School Freedom Act of 2026
2026-10-13: Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.
HRES 1624: Recognizing the 110th anniversary of the Nation's First Presidential library, the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums.
This resolution formally recognizes the 110th anniversary of the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums and encourages national reflection on American history and civic responsibility.AI summary · as of 2026-10-18 · report an error
2026-10-13: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.

Other action (1)

HR 1744: United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026
2026-10-14: Message on Senate action sent to the House.

New money filings — Rhode Island delegation

No new FEC filings were received from Rhode Island delegation committees this week.