President Biden signed HR7147, a continuing appropriations measure that funds the Department of Homeland Security through September 2026, averting a potential shutdown. Congress introduced 10 new bills this week across various committees as lawmakers returned from the recess period.
✅ Signed Into Law
The following legislation was signed by the President and became public law this week:
HR7147: Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.
🆕 Newly Introduced This Week
10 new bills were introduced in Congress this week. Here are the highlights:
House Bills
HR10106: VISITOR Act
HR10094: Affordable Pricing for Taxpayer-Funded Prescription Drugs Act of 2026
HR10108: Hazardous Materials Transparency Act
HR10083: Water Technology and Resilience Reauthorization Act
HR10096: To establish the Task Force on the Impact of the Affordable Housing Crisis, and for other purposes.
HR10099: 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.
HR10086: Diabetes Prevention Program Reauthorization Act of 2026
HR10087: Cancer Care Planning and Communications Act
📰 Member News & Headlines
Here’s a roundup of recent news about members of Congress from major outlets:
• House advances bill barring sitting Congress members from buying stocks — CNBC
• Republicans return to Capitol Hill with agenda complicated by Graham death — The Guardian
• Trump Stokes Chaos in Congress as He Huddles With the G.O.P. — The New York Times
• WATCH: House calls off vote on Senate resolution to limit Trump’s war powers — PBS
• House votes to take over librarian of Congress appointment power — Roll Call
• Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passing — NPR
• Hill calls on Congress to “complete the task,” pass housing package – The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
• 2 progressive titans on Capitol Hill split over housing bill — Politico
🏁 2026 Race Watch
With November 2026 approaching, here’s a quick look at key competitive races to watch:
Texas U.S. House
Barbara Mallory Caraway (incumbent): $20K raised — Barbara Mallory Caraway: $20K raised
California U.S. House
Brandon Riker (incumbent): $2.3M raised — Jim Desmond: $2.3M raised
Indiana U.S. House
Frank Mrvan (incumbent): $2.4M raised — Barb Regnitz: $2.4M raised
View all 2026 competitive races on ThePolitibase →
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