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119th Congress · 2nd Session
U.S. Congressional Floor Summary
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Saturday, April 25, 2026
Week of April 27 Preview · Congress returns Monday
Saturday preview — week of April 27: Congress returns Monday to the most consequential five-day stretch of the session. Three hard deadlines converge: FISA expires April 30 (5 days), the War Powers Act 60-day mark arrives April 29 with the statutory deadline May 1, and the DHS funding clock is ticking toward early May when employees may go unpaid. The effective FISA deal deadline is Monday given the 72-hour text-posting requirement — negotiations are at a critical juncture. Johnson's new 3-year proposal (no warrant requirement, monthly FBI accountability reports) faces opposition from Raskin and reform Democrats. The Senate's cloture vote on S. 4344 is possible Monday. On the Iran front: Trump extended the ceasefire indefinitely Wednesday while maintaining a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz — a legal gray area that will be tested as May 1 arrives.
🔄 What changed since April 24:
- Johnson's new FISA proposal — details confirmed: 3-year extension, no warrant requirement. FBI must submit monthly explanations for U.S.-person data queries to an oversight official; criminal penalties for willful abuse. Raskin (D-MD) circulated a memo urging colleagues to oppose it, writing that it "continues the disastrous policy of trusting the FBI to self-police." Bipartisan Problem Solvers talks (Fitzpatrick R-PA, Suozzi D-NY) ongoing but no deal announced. FISA must be posted 72 hours before any vote — meaning a final deal must exist by ~Monday morning to meet April 30.
- War Powers Act deadline clarified — May 1, not April 27: Conflict began Feb. 28; Trump formally notified Congress March 2, starting the 60-day clock. The statutory deadline is May 1, though April 29 is the operational 60-day mark. Trump extended the Iran ceasefire indefinitely Wednesday — may argue the clock should reset. Senate Republicans Murkowski, Tillis, Collins, and Curtis say Congress must vote if operations don't wind down. Thune and Risch have not scheduled an AUMF vote.
- Operation Epic Fury — ceasefire extended, Strait blockade maintained: Trump announced an indefinite ceasefire extension Wednesday while maintaining the U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran seized two cargo ships attempting to transit. 13 U.S. service members killed total. Gas averaging above $4/gallon; Brent crude above $100/barrel.
- Rep. Fitzpatrick (R-PA) introduced his own war powers resolution: Acknowledges congressional authority post-60 days but argues ceasefire days shouldn't count toward the clock. Democrats have welcomed his engagement but oppose specific details.
- Wicker (R-MS, Armed Services) plans public Iran war hearing "sometime in May": The first public Senate hearing on Operation Epic Fury — after the 60-day statutory deadline has passed.
🗓 Legislative Horizon
Major initiatives expected in the weeks ahead & remainder of the 119th Congress (ends Jan 3, 2027)
This week
FISA Sec. 702 Reauthorization
Expires April 30 — 5 days away. Effective deadline is ~Monday given the 72-hour text-posting requirement. Two tracks: (1) Johnson's new 3-year House proposal (no warrant, monthly FBI reports, criminal penalties) — Raskin memo urging Democrats to oppose; (2) Senate cloture on S. 4344 possible Monday but needs 7 Democratic votes. Neither track has secured enough support as of Saturday. If no deal by Monday, options narrow dramatically. Another lapse-and-patch remains possible but increasingly untenable politically given the Iran conflict backdrop.
5 days to April 30. ~Monday is effective deadline. Both tracks face opposition.
This week
Iran War Powers Act — May 1 Statutory Deadline · Operation Epic Fury
Trump formally notified Congress March 2 — the 60-day statutory deadline under the War Powers Resolution is May 1 (operational 60-day mark: April 29). Unless Congress authorizes continued operations or Trump certifies in writing that withdrawal requires 30 more days, the law requires cessation of hostilities. Trump extended the ceasefire indefinitely Wednesday but maintains a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz — Iran seized two cargo ships transiting. 13 U.S. service members killed. Gas nationally above $4/gallon; Brent crude above $100/barrel. Senate Republicans Collins, Murkowski, Tillis, and Curtis say Congress must vote by May 1. Thune and Risch have not scheduled an AUMF. Wicker plans a public Armed Services hearing "sometime in May" — after the deadline. Democrats have six more War Powers resolutions queued; House Democrats preparing rapid-fire succession of additional resolutions. Rep. Fitzpatrick (R-PA) introduced a GOP-friendly war powers resolution that acknowledges post-60-day authority but excludes ceasefire days.
Statutory deadline May 1. Trump may invoke 30-day withdrawal extension unilaterally. Constitutional confrontation possible. Wicker hearing in May.
DHS has been partially shut down since January 31 — nearly 11 weeks. The Senate passed a bill funding most of DHS, but the House has not acted. A separate reconciliation bill to fund ICE and CBP is being drafted by Senate Budget Chair Graham. The two-track approach (bipartisan DHS bill + reconciliation for enforcement agencies) is the current plan to end the shutdown.
Timeline uncertain; reconciliation drafting alone takes weeks.
Weeks ahead
Reconciliation 2.0 — ICE & Border Patrol Funding
Senate adopted S.Con.Res. 33 50–48 at 3:30 a.m. Thursday. The resolution now heads to the House for adoption — a potential new battleground. House Budget Chair Arrington (R-TX) has signaled the House may want to expand the package beyond immigration enforcement ("fraud prevention," building on the 'big beautiful bill'). If the House amends the resolution, it returns to the Senate for another vote-a-rama. Trump's June 1 target for the final reconciliation bill requires the House to act quickly this week. DHS Secretary Mullin warned employees may not be paid after early May. Senate-passed bipartisan DHS bill (covering non-immigration agencies) still awaiting House action.
House adoption vote expected week of April 27. Arrington expansion push could complicate and delay timeline.
Coming months
Iran AUMF / Supplemental Defense Funding
U.S. military operations against Iran are approaching the 60-day War Powers Act threshold. Some Republicans (Hawley, Tillis) are calling for a formal AUMF. Democrats are pushing for a vote to define the scope of operations. Pentagon has signaled a supplemental funding request is coming — potentially $200B+. No formal AUMF introduced yet.
Politically explosive; bipartisan discomfort growing as conflict extends.
Coming months
FY2027 Appropriations & Budget Process
The new fiscal year begins October 1, 2026. Budget hearings are underway this week (OMB Director Vought testifying April 16). The Administration is requesting $1.15 trillion in base defense spending plus $350B in supplemental defense reconciliation. The FY2026 shutdown history makes timely FY2027 passage a long shot — another continuing resolution or shutdown is a realistic possibility.
Fiscal year deadline: October 1, 2026.
Coming months
"One Big Beautiful Bill" — Senate Action
The House passed H.R. 1 (the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act") in May 2025 by 215–214. It encompasses tax cuts (~$4.5T over 10 years extending TCJA provisions), Medicaid work requirements, SNAP changes, border security funding, and a $4T debt limit increase. The Senate is now working through it under reconciliation rules with extensive amendment debates. Trump demanded passage by June 1.
Senate passage on a razor-thin timeline; internal GOP divisions over Medicaid cuts remain.
Later in session
Debt Ceiling
H.R. 1 includes a $4 trillion debt limit increase (from $36.1T to $40.1T). If the bill passes, this buys runway through roughly late 2026 or early 2027. If it stalls, the debt ceiling becomes a separate crisis point — Treasury has been using extraordinary measures since early 2025. CBO projects the current ceiling could be reached as early as fall 2026.
Deadline contingent on H.R. 1 passage; independent crisis possible if reconciliation stalls.
Ongoing
SAVE America Act (Voter ID)
Senate Democrats are filibustering this House-passed voter ID bill. Republicans lack 60 votes for cloture and Majority Leader Thune has declined to change Senate rules. The bill is effectively stalled but Republicans are continuing floor debate for political messaging ahead of the 2026 midterms. Passage considered highly unlikely without a rules change.
More a campaign issue than a legislative one at this point.
Fall 2026
2026 Midterm Elections — Session Deadline
The 119th Congress ends January 3, 2027. All bills not enacted by that date expire. The November 2026 midterms will determine the composition of the 120th Congress. Republicans currently hold a narrow House majority (218–214) and a 53–47 Senate majority. Any bills not passed before election-year recess schedules shrink the legislative calendar significantly.
Effective legislative window closes by ~September 2026 as campaign season dominates.
U.S. House of Representatives
Majority Leader: Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) · Speaker: Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA)
H.R. 2289
American Broadband Deployment Act of 2026
Pulled Mon Apr 20 · Insufficient Republican votes
Leadership pulled the bill Monday after it became clear insufficient Republican votes existed. Opposition centered on provisions that would strip local government permitting authority over cell tower siting — opposed by county associations, mayors' conference, and some GOP members. Rep. Carter says he is "confident" leadership will bring it back before this Congress ends. On Union Calendar, awaiting rescheduling.
H.R. 6387
FIRE Act
Carried over from Apr 15 week
Streamlines federal permitting requirements for energy infrastructure and industrial facilities. Carried over from last week when it did not receive a floor vote. Part of the Republican energy and environmental deregulation package moving through Energy & Commerce.
H.R. 1897
Amends the Endangered Species Act — one of the more politically significant bills of the week. Likely includes changes to listing procedures, critical habitat designations, and economic impact considerations. Republicans have long sought ESA reforms; Democrats and environmental groups are expected to oppose. Passed Natural Resources Committee.
H.R. 4690
Addresses federal infrastructure reliability standards, particularly for energy grid and telecommunications. Part of the Energy & Commerce deregulation package. Details on specific provisions not yet fully public pending floor debate.
H.R. 5587
HEATS Act of 2026
✓ Passed House Thu Apr 23 · Sent to Senate
Passed the House Thursday as scheduled. Amends the Geothermal Steam Act to waive federal drilling permit requirements and NEPA review for certain activities on federal lands. Broad bipartisan support — geothermal is considered a non-controversial clean energy source by both parties. Now heads to the Senate.
New FISA text — Rules Committee
FISA Section 702 — New 3-Year House Proposal
⚠ Released Thu · No warrant req. · 6 days to Apr 30
A new House FISA proposal released Thursday through the Rules Committee as an amendment to unrelated legislation. Extends Sec. 702 for 3 years with modest procedural enhancements — greater congressional access to FISC proceedings and new FBI notification requirements for searches involving American information. Critically, no warrant requirement. Privacy hawks Massie and Biggs immediately rejected it as insufficient. Problem Solvers Caucus (Fitzpatrick R-PA, Suozzi D-NY) involved in bipartisan talks but no deal announced. House returns Monday to work toward the April 30 deadline.
H. Res. 1182
Non-binding resolution expressing support for rural communities as environmental stewards, energy producers, food suppliers, and economic drivers. Notably the first piece of legislation sponsored by newly sworn-in Rep. Clay Fuller (R-GA-14), who replaced Marjorie Taylor Greene.
H.R. 7386 First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act of 2026 — Rep. Dunn (R-FL)
H.R. 7022 Mystic Alerts Act — Rep. Pfluger (R-TX)
H.R. 1681 Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act — Rep. Evans (R-WV)
H.R. 1343 Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act — Rep. Pfluger (R-TX)
H.R. 5200 Emergency Reporting Act — Rep. Matsui (D-CA)
H.R. 5201 Kari's Law Reporting Act — Rep. Matsui (D-CA)
S. 98 Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025 — Sen. Capito (R-WV)
H.R. 2493 Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025 — Rep. Carter (R-GA)
H.R. 3419 Telehealth Network and Resource Centers Grant Program Reauthorization — Rep. Valadao (R-CA)
H.R. 2319 Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2025 — Rep. Boyle (D-PA)
S. 1020 FERC Hydropower Construction Extension — Sen. Daines (R-MT)
U.S. Senate
Majority Leader: Sen. John Thune (R-SD) · Minority Leader: Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY)
Executive Calendar #675
Andrew B. Davis — U.S. District Judge, W.D. Texas
✓ Confirmed Mon Apr 20
Confirmed Monday evening. Collins (R-ME) voted no. Seven senators not voting: Daines, Fetterman, Grassley, Murkowski, Risch, Sheehy, and Warner. Third Trump W.D. Texas judicial nominee confirmed this session alongside Shepherd (W.D. AR) and Wolfe (W.D. TX).
Vote Result — Confirmation
Senate Roll Call · Mon Apr 20, 2026
✓ Confirmed
Yea
47
All R except Collins
Nay
46
All D + Collins (R)
Not voting
7
Daines, Fetterman, Grassley, Murkowski, Risch, Sheehy, Warner
Confirmed and serving. Vice Earl Leroy Yeakel III, retired.
S. 4344
FISA Section 702 — 3-Year Extension
⚠ Cloture filed 3:40 a.m. Thu · Deadline Apr 30
In a significant strategic move, Majority Leader Thune filed cloture on S. 4344 moments after the budget resolution passed at 3:36 a.m. Thursday — the Senate's FISA fallback option is now formally in motion. A cloture vote could come as early as Monday, and if invoked the Senate could pass the clean 3-year extension with 51 votes. However, the Senate still needs at least 7 Democratic votes for cloture (60-vote threshold), which requires accommodating Democratic demands on warrant requirements. Thune told reporters the Senate needs "optionality" given uncertainty about what the House can pass. The new House Rules Committee proposal (3-year, no warrant requirement) released Thursday is being watched closely.
S.Con.Res. 33
FY2026 Reconciliation Budget Resolution — DHS/ICE Funding
✓ Senate adopted 50–48 · Now heads to House
After a five-hour overnight vote-a-rama, the Senate adopted the budget resolution at ~3:30 a.m. Thursday. Instructs Senate Homeland Security/Governmental Affairs and Judiciary Committees to write legislation providing up to $70B for ICE and CBP. Murkowski (R-AK) and Rand Paul (R-KY) voted against alongside all Democrats. Collins and Sullivan defected on several Democratic amendments but held on final passage. Graham amendment (deportation of violent criminal illegal aliens) was the lone bipartisan passage at 98–0. All Democratic policy amendments failed. The resolution now heads to the House, which must adopt it — creating another potential battleground as House conservatives push to expand the package.
Vote Result — Final Adoption
Senate · Thu Apr 23, ~3:30 a.m.
✓ Adopted
Yea
50
All R except Murkowski & Paul
Nay
48
All D + Murkowski & Paul (R)
Next: Goes to House for adoption. House conservatives may push to expand scope. If House amends, resolution goes back to Senate for another vote-a-rama. Committees then draft actual reconciliation bill by May 15.
PN — Federal Reserve
Kevin Warsh — Federal Reserve Chair Nominee
⚠ Hearing held Tue · Powell term ends May 15
Trump's nominee to chair the Federal Reserve. Senate Banking Committee held his confirmation hearing Tuesday. Warsh faced pointed questions on whether he would maintain the Fed's independence from the executive branch — particularly given the Trump administration's criminal investigation of outgoing Chair Powell, with whom Trump has long feuded. Powell has said he will not step down until his successor is confirmed. Confirmation timeline and vote count TBD.
ATF Director Nomination
Robert Cekada — ATF Director
Cloture vote Mon Apr 27 · 5:30 p.m.
Trump nominee for Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Cloture filed Thursday alongside the S. 4344 FISA cloture filing — part of a busy overnight session. Confirmation vote expected Monday after cloture. ATF has been without a Senate-confirmed director for an extended period.
H.R. 1689
Haiti Temporary Protected Status Act
First reading received
Would require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS), protecting Haitian nationals in the U.S. from deportation. Sen. Schumer obtained consent for the first reading Monday. Mentioned by Schumer alongside remarks on FBI Director Kash Patel and Haiti immigration. Passage in the Republican-controlled Senate is unlikely without bipartisan agreement.
S.J.Res. 138
Would have directed disapproval of a proposed foreign military sale of defense articles and services to Israel. Motion to discharge failed; bill will not advance to the floor.
Vote Result
Senate Roll Call #81 · Apr 15, 2026
✗ Rejected
Yea
36
Mostly D / Independent
Nay
63
Bipartisan opposition
Next: Motion failed. Bill remains in Foreign Relations Committee. No further floor action expected this session.
Disapproves a Biden-era BLM rule that withdrew federal lands in Minnesota's Iron Range from mining and mineral leasing. Republicans used the Congressional Review Act to force a vote; the measure passed the Senate on two related votes.
Vote Result
Senate Roll Call · Thu Apr 16, 2026
✓ Passed
Yea
50
Largely R · Collins & Tillis voted Nay
Nay
49
Largely D · Hawley not voting
Next: Sent to House. If passed, goes to President for signature. Would reverse the Biden-era federal land withdrawal in Minnesota's Iron Range, reopening it to mining and mineral leasing.
Executive Calendar #674
Trump judicial nominee. Cloture was invoked Tuesday 53–45 on a party-line vote. Confirmation vote expected Thursday (today) following the weekly caucus recess period. Part of a steady stream of judicial confirmations being processed by the Senate Republican majority.
S. 1383 (Legislative vehicle)
SAVE America Act
⟳ Ongoing debate
Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act — requires documentary proof of U.S. citizenship (passport or birth certificate) to register to vote in federal elections, and photo ID to cast a ballot. Passed the House on a near-party-line vote. In the Senate, Democrats are filibustering; Republicans lack the 60 votes needed for cloture. Sen. Thune is under pressure from conservatives to force a "talking filibuster" (requiring Democrats to speak continuously) but has so far declined to change Senate rules. Passage is considered highly unlikely. Debate expected to continue this week.
S.J.Res. 114
Iran War Powers Resolution (5th Senate attempt)
✗ Failed Wed Apr 22 · 46–51
The fifth Senate vote to invoke the War Powers Act to require withdrawal of U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran absent a formal AUMF. Failed along essentially the same lines as previous attempts. Fetterman (D-PA) voted against; Paul (R-KY) voted in favor — consistent with all prior votes. Grassley, McCormick, and Warner absent. Democrats have six more resolutions queued. The War Powers Act 60-day clock triggers next week — Collins said she is "very likely" to vote against extending hostilities. Thirteen U.S. service members have died; gas above $4/gallon; Brent crude above $100/barrel.
Vote Result — 5th War Powers attempt
Senate · Wed Apr 22, 2026
✗ Failed
Yea
46
Most D + Paul (R) · Fetterman voted Nay
Nay
51
All R (excl. Paul) + Fetterman (D)
Absent
3
Grassley, McCormick, Warner
Next: Democrats have 6 more resolutions queued. War Powers Act 60-day deadline arrives next week — Collins signaled possible defection. Schumer: "We're going to keep voting again and again."
P.L. 119-84 — Enacted Sat Apr 18
FISA Section 702 — 10-Day Extension
✓ Law · New deadline Apr 30
Trump signed the 10-day extension Saturday, enacting it as P.L. 119-84. FISA Sec. 702 is now active through April 30. Senate Majority Leader Thune has signaled the Senate may take the lead on a longer-term deal, floating a clean 3-year extension. The House's three failed votes last week weakened Speaker Johnson's negotiating position. The Senate needs at least 7 Democratic votes for cloture on any longer extension — making Democratic demands for warrant requirements and data broker restrictions central to any final deal.
Vote Result — Senate
Senate · Fri Apr 17, 2026 (morning)
✓ Passed
Method
UC
Unanimous consent — no recorded vote
Next: At President Trump's desk. Expected signature. Extends FISA Sec. 702 to April 30. Congress returns Monday to negotiate a longer-term deal before the new deadline.
Reconciliation Bill 2.0 (drafting)
DHS Funding / ICE & Border Patrol Reconciliation
In drafting
The Senate Budget Committee is beginning to draft a second reconciliation bill to fund ICE and CBP as part of a deal to end the partial DHS government shutdown. The Senate previously passed a bill funding most of DHS, but House Republicans blocked it pending the reconciliation approach. Republicans are seeking to use the reconciliation process (which requires only 51 votes) to pass immigration enforcement funding that Democrats would otherwise block.
Executive Calendar
The Senate confirmed both Shepherd (W.D. Arkansas) and Wolfe (W.D. Texas) on Tuesday April 14 on party-line votes. On Thursday, cloture was invoked on a third Trump nominee, Andrew B. Davis (also W.D. Texas), 49–48. His confirmation vote is scheduled for no earlier than Monday April 20. The Senate is processing Trump judicial nominees at a steady pace as part of the Republican majority's priority agenda.
Committee Activity
Senate Budget Committee holds its first hearing on the President's FY2027 budget request on April 16. OMB Director Vought will testify. The Administration has requested $350 billion in additional defense funding via reconciliation and $1.15 trillion in base defense spending — among the highest peacetime requests in history.
📎 Primary Sources & Reference Links
live.house.govReal-time House floor activity, votes & transcript
Senate Floor ActivityDaily Senate floor log & webcast
House Majority Leader ScheduleOfficial weekly House floor schedule
Senate Daily PressDay-by-day Senate schedule & activity log
GovTrack.usBill tracker, alerts, status & voting records
Congress.govOfficial Library of Congress bill database
House Clerk Floor SummaryOfficial House floor activity summary
Senate Active LegislationCurrently active Senate bills & resolutions
Committee ScheduleWeekly House & Senate committee hearings
FastDemocracyProfessional bill tracking & AI transcripts
April 2026
Apr 23
Passed House
Passed
Geothermal energy bill passed the House Thursday. Waives NEPA review for certain federal land geothermal activities. Bipartisan support. Sent to Senate.
Apr 23
Cloture filed
Cloture filed
Thune filed cloture on motion to proceed to S. 4344 immediately after budget resolution passed. Cloture vote possible as early as Monday Apr 27. Senate's FISA fallback now formally in motion.
Adopted 50–48 at ~3:30 a.m. after 5-hour vote-a-rama. Murkowski and Rand Paul voted against with all Democrats. Graham amendment (violent criminal deportation) passed 98–0. All Democratic policy amendments failed. Now heads to House for adoption.
Apr 22
Failed
46–51
Sponsored by Sen. Baldwin (D-WI). Failed 46–51. Fetterman (D) voted no; Paul (R) voted yes — consistent with all prior votes. Grassley, McCormick, Warner absent. War Powers Act 60-day deadline arrives next week.
Senate voted 52–46 on strict party lines to proceed to the FY2026 budget resolution for ICE/CBP reconciliation. Instructs committees to draft $70B in immigration enforcement funding by May 15. Vote-a-rama expected Wed or Thu.
Apr 21
Resigned
Effective 1:30 p.m.
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) — Resigned
Resigned at 1:30 p.m., minutes before her House Ethics Committee sanctions hearing. Third member to resign in under two weeks (after Swalwell D-CA and Gonzales R-TX last week). House now 218R–213D, 4 open seats.
Andrew B. Davis — U.S. District Judge, W.D. Texas
Confirmed 47–46. Collins (R) voted no. Seven senators not voting: Daines, Fetterman, Grassley, Murkowski, Risch, Sheehy, Warner. Third Trump W.D. Texas judge confirmed this session.