Congress introduced 12 new bills this week, including a proposal to require the Federal Reserve to conduct annual audits of its emergency lending programs and a measure that would establish new disclosure requirements for pharmaceutical pricing negotiations. The Fed audit bill, sponsored by two members of the House Financial Services Committee, marks the third attempt in two years to expand congressional oversight of the central bank’s crisis-lending authorities.
🆕 Newly Introduced This Week
12 new bills were introduced in Congress this week. Here are the highlights:
House Bills
HR10158: Automotive National and Economic Security Act of 2026
HR10163: American Quantum Competitiveness Act
HR10170: Memory Chip Competitiveness Assessment Act of 2026
HR10152: Open-Source AI Leadership Act
HRES1490: Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes.
HRES1494: Honoring the life and enduring public service of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a fearless advocate for justice, equality, and the people of the United States.
HRES1495: Honoring the life and legacy of Congressman Sylvester Turner, a tireless champion of Houston’s diverse communities.
HRES1491: Expressing support for the designation of the week of August 25 through August 31, 2026, as “Black Breastfeeding Week”.
📰 Member News & Headlines
Here’s a roundup of recent news about members of Congress from major outlets:
• 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
• All eyes on Tom Kean, Capitol Hill’s most mysterious non-voter — NJ Spotlight News
• House votes to take over librarian of Congress appointment power — Roll Call
• House Sends Flurry of Bills to Senate Before Summer Recess | National News | U.S. News — U.S. News & World Report
• House advances bill barring sitting Congress members from buying stocks — CNBC
• 2 progressive titans on Capitol Hill split over housing bill — Politico
• Trump leaves major housing bill in limbo, demanding Congress pass the SAVE Act — NBC News
🏁 2026 Race Watch
With November 2026 approaching, here’s a quick look at key competitive races to watch:
Texas U.S. House
Ryan Binkley (incumbent): $3.2M raised — Paul Bondar: $3.2M raised
View all 2026 competitive races on ThePolitibase →
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