President Biden signed the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act into law this week, marking the first legislation to clear both chambers in 2025 and removing restrictions on mortgages for homes built on tribal trust lands. The Senate advanced three additional bills to passage—S3257, S3258, and HR2388—while lawmakers introduced six new measures across both chambers during six floor votes.
✅ Signed Into Law
The following legislation was signed by the President and became public law this week:
S723: Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025
🗳 Senate Floor Votes
The Senate held 6 roll call votes this week. Here is the full breakdown:
❌ Failed — 49 Yeas, 50 Nays (Sep 24)
A concurrent resolution directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
✅ Passed — 74 Yeas, 25 Nays (Sep 24)
A bill to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide protections for, student athletes and to promote fair competition among intercollegiate athletics, and for other purposes.
✅ Passed — 77 Yeas, 23 Nays (Sep 24)
In the nature of a substitute.
✅ Passed — 50 Yeas, 47 Nays (Sep 23)
Angela Veronica Colmenero, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas
✅ Passed — 70 Yeas, 21 Nays (Sep 22)
In the nature of a substitute.
✅ Passed — 52 Yeas, 43 Nays (Sep 22)
Angela Veronica Colmenero, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas
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📋 Bills That Advanced on the Floor
These bills saw floor action in the House or Senate this week:
S3257: John A. Hauser Mental Health in Aviation Act
Latest action: Passed senate with an amendment by unanimous consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: cr s5018-5019) (2026-09-24)
S3258: Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2026
Latest action: Passed senate with an amendment by unanimous consent. (consideration: cr s5019; text: cr s5019) (2026-09-24)
HR2388: Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act
Latest action: Passed senate without amendment by unanimous consent. (consideration: cr s5020) (2026-09-24)
✏️ Bills Amended This Week
The following legislation was amended or modified:
S240: Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act of 2025
S283: Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act
SRES903: A resolution designating October 30, 2026, as a national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States.
🆕 Newly Introduced This Week
6 new bills were introduced in Congress this week. Here are the highlights:
Senate Bills
S5526: Agricultural Act of 2026
S5448: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a surtax on income which is attributable to substantial favorable Federal Government action and received by companies owned or controlled by covered public officials or their family members.
SRES901: A resolution recognizing that the United States needs to support and strengthen mothers in the workforce by investing in the Mom Economy.
SRES898: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the additional tariffs imposed on Canadian goods under section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 and the rhetoric surrounding the bilateral relationship between Canada and the United States harm United States consumers and businesses and the tariffs should be rescinded.
SRES908: A resolution supporting the designation of the week of September 21 through September 25, 2026, as “National Hazing Awareness Week”.
SRES910: A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 2026 as “Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Month”.
📰 Member News & Headlines
Here’s a roundup of recent news about members of Congress from major outlets:
• Congress May Be Broken Beyond Repair. Lawmakers Told Us How It Happened. — The New York Times
• Republicans return to Capitol Hill with agenda complicated by Graham death — The Guardian
• US House Republicans move forward on Trump priorities, defense bill as August break looms — Reuters
• House passes SAVE America Act anti-voting measures in budget reconciliation, stock trading bills — Democracy Docket
• WATCH: House calls off vote on Senate resolution to limit Trump’s war powers — pbs.org
• House Sends Flurry of Bills to Senate Before Summer Recess | National News | U.S. News — U.S. News & World Report
• Trump Stokes Chaos in Congress as He Huddles With the G.O.P. — The New York Times
• Which midterm candidates is the crypto industry backing? — Reuters
• 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
Maine U.S. House
Jared Golden (incumbent): $2.6M raised — Paul Lepage: $2.6M raised
Kansas U.S. Senate
Roger Marshall (incumbent): $4.0M raised — Adam Hamilton: $4.2M raised
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