Capitol Hill Briefing: July 20, 2026

Congress held one committee meeting this week, continuing the scaled-back activity that has characterized the chamber in recent days. The specific details of which committee met and what legislation it considered were not included in the available data. Check back as more information becomes available about legislative priorities and scheduled votes.

🏢 Committee Activity

📰 In the News

• Congress Limits Defense Secretary's Officer Promotions – Legis1

• Are we better off than we were two years ago? – The Washington Post

• Women still make up less than 30% of Congress, despite making up 51% of pop­u­lation – Spectrum News

• Cole Statement on the Passing of Former Member of Congress Tim Murphy – Representative Tom Cole | (.gov)

• Congress Examines Government Shutdown Prevention – Legis1

• House Passes Veterans Care Bill 418-0 – Legis1

📊 See how every member voted on ThePolitibase. Data from Congress.gov, senate.gov, clerk.house.gov, and the FEC.