Today’s Daily Update

TAKEAWAY: The House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. The Senate will convene today at 10 a.m.

The HOUSE

Yesterday

H.R. 7887 - ACCESS Act
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 178 - 234 (Roll no. 380).

H.R. 8997 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
On agreeing to the Van Drew amendment - An amendment numbered 64 printed in Part A of House Report 118-602 to move $10,000,000 from renewable energy programs to enhance the security of existing electrical transformers from cyber threats and from physical attacks from individuals; Agreed to by recorded vote: 214 - 203 (Roll no. 379).

On agreeing to the Van Drew amendment - An amendment numbered 63 printed in Part A of House Report 118-602 to reduce the salary of Jigar Shah, Director of the Loan Programs Office, to $1; Failed by recorded vote: 158 - 257, 1 Present (Roll no. 378).

On agreeing to the Van Drew amendment - An amendment numbered 62 printed in Part A of House Report 118-602 to prohibit funds from being used for the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations of the Department of Energy; Failed by recorded vote: 145 - 273 (Roll no. 377).

On agreeing to the Roy amendment - An amendment numbered 56 printed in Part A of House Report 118-602 to eliminate funding for DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy; Failed by recorded vote: 144 - 277 (Roll no. 376).

On agreeing to the Roy amendment - An amendment numbered 54 printed in Part A of House Report 118-602 to prohibit funds for Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Order No. 1920; Failed by recorded vote: 209 - 213 (Roll no. 375).

On agreeing to the Rosendale amendment - An amendment numbered 53 printed in Part A of House Report 118-602 to prevent funds from being used to transfer or delegate control or maintenance responsibility of the Lower Yellowstone Fish Bypass Channel to any non-Federal entity; Agreed to by recorded vote: 218 - 204 (Roll no. 374).

On agreeing to the Perry amendment - An amendment numbered 51 printed in Part A of House Report 118-602 to cut funding for the Southwest Border Regional Commission in half and transfer the difference to the spending reduction account; Failed by recorded vote: 136 - 285 (Roll no. 373).

On agreeing to the Perry amendment - An amendment numbered 50 printed in Part A of House Report 118-602 to cut funding for the Great Lakes Authority in half and transfer the difference to the spending reduction account; Failed by recorded vote: 125 - 295 (Roll no. 372).

On agreeing to the Perry amendment - An amendment numbered 49 printed in Part A of House Report 118-602 to reduce funding for the Northern Border Regional Commission to FY19 levels and transfer the difference to the spending reduction account; Failed by recorded vote: 133 - 286 (Roll no. 371).

On agreeing to the Perry amendment - An amendment numbered 48 printed in Part A of House Report 118-602 to reduce funding for the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission to FY19 levels and transfer the difference to the spending reduction account; Failed by recorded vote: 128 - 291 (Roll no. 370).

On agreeing to the Perry amendment - An amendment numbered 47 printed in Part A of House Report 118-602 to reduce funding for the Denali Regional Commission to FY19 levels and transfer the difference to the spending reduction account; Failed by recorded vote: 134 - 283 (Roll no. 369).

On agreeing to the Perry amendment - An amendment numbered 46 printed in Part A of House Report 118-602 to reduce funding for the Delta Regional Commission to FY19 levels and transfer the difference to the spending reduction account; Failed by recorded vote: 121 - 298 (Roll no. 368).

On agreeing to the Perry amendment - An amendment numbered 45 printed in Part A of House Report 118-602 to reduce funding for the Appalachian Regional Commission to FY19 levels and transfer the difference to the spending reduction account; Failed by recorded vote: 115 - 305 (Roll no. 367).

On agreeing to the Perry amendment - An amendment numbered 44 printed in Part A of House Report 118-602 to eliminate funding for the Title 17 Loan Program and moves that funding to the spending reduction account; Failed by recorded vote: 145 - 274 (Roll no. 366).

On agreeing to the Perry amendment - An amendment numbered 43 printed in Part A of House Report 118-602 to eliminate funding for the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program and moves this funding to the spending reduction account; Failed by recorded vote: 147 - 267 (Roll no. 365).

On agreeing to the Perry amendment - An amendment numbered 42 printed in Part A of House Report 118-602 to prohibit the use of funds for the Delaware River Basin Commission to implement or enforce its ban on hydraulic fracturing; Failed by recorded vote: 195 - 210 (Roll no. 364).

S. 227 - Improving Access to Our Courts Act
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 3 (Roll no. 362).

S. 3706 - Victims' VOICES Act
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 2 (Roll no. 361).

H. RES. 1370 - Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8997) Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025; and (H.R. 8998) Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 211 - 197 (Roll no. 360).

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 188 - 173 (Roll no. 359).

Today

The House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. The House will recess and reconvene at approximately 1:35 p.m. for the purpose of receiving, in a Joint Meeting, His Excellency Binyamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel. Members are advised to be seated by 1:25 p.m. First votes expected: 10:30 a.m. Last votes expected: 8:45 p.m.

Legislation Considered Pursuant to a Rule:
Complete consideration of H.R. 8998- Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 (Sponsored by Rep. Simpson / Appropriations Committee)

Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules:
H. Res. 1367 - Establishing the Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump (Sponsored by Rep. Kelly (PA) / Rules Committee)

The SENATE

Yesterday

Roll Call Vote
Confirmation of  Executive Calendar #621 Colleen Duffy Kiko, of North Dakota, to be a Member of the Federal Labor Relations Authority for a term of five years expiring July 29, 2027; confirmed 82-6.

Legislative Business
Passed the following bills:
H.R.1076 - Preventing the Financing of Illegal Synthetic Drugs Act
S.3696  DEFIANCE Act with Durbin Sub

Completed the Rule 14 process to place the following bills on the Legislative Calendar of Business:
H.R.8281, Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act
S.4727, To amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify the nature of judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions. (Schmitt)

Today

Following Leader remarks, the Senate will Senate proceed to Executive Session to resume consideration of Executive Calendar #701  Kashi Way, of Maryland, to be a Judge of the United States Tax Court for a term of fifteen years.

The Senate will recess from 11:45am until 3:00pm to allow for weekly caucus meetings and the Joint Meeting of Congress.

At 1:20pm Senators will gather and at 1:30pm will proceed as a body to the House of Representatives.  At 2:00pm, His Excellency Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel, will address a Joint Meeting of Congress.

At approximately 3:15pm, the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Way nomination.

At approximately 5:00pm the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #702  Adam B. Landy, of South Carolina, to be a Judge of the United States Tax Court for a term of fifteen years followed by  the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #551 Margaret L. Taylor, of Maryland, to be Legal Adviser of the Department of State.

If cloture is invoked on the Way, Landy, or Taylor nominations, confirmation will occur at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader in consultation with the Republican Leader.

During Tuesday's session Senator Schumer laid before the Senate the House message to accompany S.2073, and filled the amendment tree.  Senator Schumer filed cloture on the motion to concur in the House amendment to S.2073 with amendment #3021 (KOSA/COPPA).  As a result of cloture having been filed, Senators should expect a roll call vote in relation to the House message during Thursday's session. 

Cloture has been filed on the following:
Executive Calendar #701  Kashi Way, of Maryland, to be a Judge of the United States Tax Court for a term of fifteen years
Executive Calendar #702 Adam B. Landy, of South Carolina, to be a Judge of the United States Tax Court for a term of fifteen years
Executive Calendar #551 Margaret L. Taylor, of Maryland, to be Legal Adviser of the Department of State
Motion to concur in House amendment to S.2073, with amendment #3021 (KOSA/COPPA)

Wednesday, July 24th at approx. 3:15pm - 1 roll call vote:
Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #701  Kashi Way, of Maryland, to be a Judge of the United States Tax Court for a term of fifteen years

Wednesday, July 24th at approx. 5:00pm - 2 roll call votes:
Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #702 Adam B. Landy, of South Carolina, to be a Judge of the United States Tax Court for a term of fifteen years
Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #551 Margaret L. Taylor, of Maryland, to be Legal Adviser of the Department of State

HEARINGS COVERED

House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
"Examining the Department of Transportation's Regulatory and Administrative Agenda"

House Energy and Commerce Committee
Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security
"The Fiscal Year 2025 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Budget"

House Financial Services Committee
Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance
"Housing Solutions: Cutting Through Government Red Tape"

LEGISLATION INTRODUCED

Cyber

S.J.Res.103 - 118th Congress (2023-2024)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet; Restoring Internet Freedom".
Sponsor: Blackburn, Marsha [Sen.-R-TN] (Introduced 07/23/2024) Cosponsors: (1)
Committees: Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Latest Action: Senate - 07/23/2024 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Energy/ Environment

S.4730 - 118th Congress (2023-2024)
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the energy credit with respect to electrochromic glass.
Sponsor: Markey, Edward J. [Sen.-D-MA] (Introduced 07/23/2024) Cosponsors: (1)
Committees: Senate - Finance
Latest Action: Senate - 07/23/2024 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S.4752 - 118th Congress (2023-2024)
A bill to establish an integrated national approach to respond to ongoing and expected effects of extreme weather and climate change by protecting, managing, and conserving the fish, wildlife, and plants of the United States, and to maximize Government efficiency and reduce costs, in cooperation with State and local governments, Indian Tribes, Native Hawaiians, and other entities, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Whitehouse, Sheldon [Sen.-D-RI] (Introduced 07/23/2024) Cosponsors: (5)
Committees: Senate - Environment and Public Works
Latest Action: Senate - 07/23/2024 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

S.4753 - 118th Congress (2023-2024)
A bill to reform leasing, permitting, and judicial review for certain energy and minerals projects, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Manchin, Joe, III [Sen.-I-WV] (Introduced 07/23/2024) Cosponsors: (1)
Committees: Senate - Energy and Natural Resources
Latest Action: Senate - 07/23/2024 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

H.R.9107 - 118th Congress (2023-2024)
To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit a report on the status and timeline for completion of the redesigned Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry 2.0.
Sponsor: Ruiz, Raul [Rep.-D-CA-25] (Introduced 07/23/2024) Cosponsors: (2)
Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action: House - 07/23/2024 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Financial Services

S.4740 - 118th Congress (2023-2024)
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude debt held by certain insurance companies from capital assets.
Sponsor: Tillis, Thomas [Sen.-R-NC] (Introduced 07/23/2024) Cosponsors: (1)
Committees: Senate - Finance
Latest Action: Senate - 07/23/2024 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Health Care

S.4729 - 118th Congress (2023-2024)
A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to establish a pilot program for family caregivers for individuals with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder with neurological and organic brain dysfunction.
Sponsor: Markey, Edward J. [Sen.-D-MA] (Introduced 07/23/2024) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees: Senate - Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Action: Senate - 07/23/2024 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

S.4732 - 118th Congress (2023-2024)
A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize funding for the Research, Demonstration, and Evaluation Center for the Aging Network to engage in certain research and evaluation activities with respect to family caregivers and to revise the definition of the term "family caregiver".
Sponsor: Markey, Edward J. [Sen.-D-MA] (Introduced 07/23/2024) Cosponsors: (3)
Committees: Senate - Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Action: Senate - 07/23/2024 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

S.4733 - 118th Congress (2023-2024)
A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants to develop or expand in-person and virtual peer support programs for family caregivers.
Sponsor: Markey, Edward J. [Sen.-D-MA] (Introduced 07/23/2024) Cosponsors: (4)
Committees: Senate - Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Action: Senate - 07/23/2024 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

S.4735 - 118th Congress (2023-2024)
A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to provide financial planning services related to the needs of family caregivers, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Markey, Edward J. [Sen.-D-MA] (Introduced 07/23/2024) Cosponsors: (1)
Committees: Senate - Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Action: Senate - 07/23/2024 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

S.4736 - 118th Congress (2023-2024)
A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to develop and expand integrated caregiver support services for family caregivers, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Markey, Edward J. [Sen.-D-MA] (Introduced 07/23/2024) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees: Senate - Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Action: Senate - 07/23/2024 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

S.4739 - 118th Congress (2023-2024)
A bill to advance research to achieve medical breakthroughs in brain tumor treatment and improve awareness and adequacy of specialized cancer and brain tumor care.
Sponsor: Blumenthal, Richard [Sen.-D-CT] (Introduced 07/23/2024) Cosponsors: (3)
Committees: Senate - Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Action: Senate - 07/23/2024 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

S.4741 - 118th Congress (2023-2024)
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide a phase-in for plasma-derived products under the manufacturer discount program.
Sponsor: Tillis, Thomas [Sen.-R-NC] (Introduced 07/23/2024) Cosponsors: (1)
Committees: Senate - Finance
Latest Action: Senate - 07/23/2024 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S.4744 - 118th Congress (2023-2024)
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish fair and consistent eligibility requirements for graduate medical schools operating outside the United States and Canada.
Sponsor: Durbin, Richard J. [Sen.-D-IL] (Introduced 07/23/2024) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees: Senate - Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Action: Senate - 07/23/2024 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

S.4745 - 118th Congress (2023-2024)
A bill to establish the Federal Food Administration to protect the public health by ensuring the safety of food, preventing foodborne illness, maintaining safety reviews and reassessments of food additives, reducing the prevalence of diet-related chronic diseases, enforcing pesticide residue tolerances, improving the surveillance of foodborne pathogens, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Durbin, Richard J. [Sen.-D-IL] (Introduced 07/23/2024) Cosponsors: (1)
Committees: Senate - Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Action: Senate - 07/23/2024 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

S.4754 - 118th Congress (2023-2024)
A bill to terminate the obligation to repay bonuses of former members of the Armed Forces separated for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine.
Sponsor: Cruz, Ted [Sen.-R-TX] (Introduced 07/23/2024) Cosponsors: (1)
Committees: Senate - Armed Services
Latest Action: Senate - 07/23/2024 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

S.4755 - 118th Congress (2023-2024)
A bill to reauthorize traumatic brain injury programs, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Mullin, Markwayne [Sen.-R-OK] (Introduced 07/23/2024) Cosponsors: (1)
Committees: Senate - Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Action: Senate - 07/23/2024 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

H.R.9093 - 118th Congress (2023-2024)
To prioritize healthcare facilities and mental or behavioral health facilities in the Community Facilities program for fiscal years 2025 through 2031, and allow loans and grants under the program to be used for medical supplies, increasing telehealth capabilities, supporting staffing needs, or renovating and remodeling closed facilities.
Sponsor: Underwood, Lauren [Rep.-D-IL-14] (Introduced 07/23/2024) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees: House - Agriculture
Latest Action: House - 07/23/2024 Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

H.R.9094 - 118th Congress (2023-2024)
To amend chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to allow a veteran to receive a full year supply of contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, vaginal rings, and other hormonal contraceptive products, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Underwood, Lauren [Rep.-D-IL-14] (Introduced 07/23/2024) Cosponsors: (3)
Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action: House - 07/23/2024 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

H.R.9096 - 118th Congress (2023-2024)
To establish pharmacy payment and reimbursement by pharmacy benefits managers; to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve prescription drug transparency; and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Auchincloss, Jake [Rep.-D-MA-4] (Introduced 07/23/2024) Cosponsors: (1)
Committees: House - Energy and Commerce; Ways and Means; Oversight and Accountability; Armed Services
Latest Action: House - 07/23/2024 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Oversight and Accountability, and Armed Services.

H.R.9099 - 118th Congress (2023-2024)
To establish the Federal Food Administration to protect the public health by ensuring the safety of food, preventing foodborne illness, maintaining safety reviews and reassessments of food additives, reducing the prevalence of diet-related chronic diseases, enforcing pesticide residue tolerances, improving the surveillance of foodborne pathogens, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: DeLauro, Rosa L. [Rep.-D-CT-3] (Introduced 07/23/2024) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees: House - Energy and Commerce
Latest Action: House - 07/23/2024 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

H.R.9101 - 118th Congress (2023-2024)
To amend title XXXIII of the Public Health Service Act with respect to flexibility and funding for the World Trade Center Health Program.
Sponsor: Garbarino, Andrew R. [Rep.-R-NY-2] (Introduced 07/23/2024) Cosponsors: (22)
Committees: House - Energy and Commerce; Budget
Latest Action: House - 07/23/2024 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget.

H.R.9104 - 118th Congress (2023-2024)
To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure provision of Food and Drug Administration-approved contraception and medication related to contraception, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Kelly, Robin L. [Rep.-D-IL-2] (Introduced 07/23/2024) Cosponsors: (89)
Committees: House - Energy and Commerce
Latest Action: House - 07/23/2024 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

H.R.9105 - 118th Congress (2023-2024)
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of food and limit the presence of contaminants in infant and toddler food, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Krishnamoorthi, Raja [Rep.-D-IL-8] (Introduced 07/23/2024) Cosponsors: (1)
Committees: House - Energy and Commerce
Latest Action: House - 07/23/2024 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

H.R.9113 - 118th Congress (2023-2024)
To advance research to achieve medical breakthroughs in brain tumor treatment and improve awareness and adequacy of specialized cancer and brain tumor care.
Sponsor: Wild, Susan [Rep.-D-PA-7] (Introduced 07/23/2024) Cosponsors: (3)
Committees: House - Energy and Commerce
Latest Action: House - 07/23/2024 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Tax

S.4747 - 118th Congress (2023-2024)
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the adjusted gross income limitation for the above-the-line deduction of expenses of performing artist employees, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Warner, Mark R. [Sen.-D-VA] (Introduced 07/23/2024) Cosponsors: (1)
Committees: Senate - Finance
Latest Action: Senate - 07/23/2024 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

H.R.9102 - 118th Congress (2023-2024)
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit students convicted of hate crimes for conduct that occurred during a campus protest from being eligible for student loans or loan forgiveness.
Sponsor: Gimenez, Carlos A. [Rep.-R-FL-28] (Introduced 07/23/2024) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees: House - Education and the Workforce
Latest Action: House - 07/23/2024 Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

H.R.9109 - 118th Congress (2023-2024)
To prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from implementing or continuing a free, public electronic tax return-filing service option.
Sponsor: Smith, Adrian [Rep.-R-NE-3] (Introduced 07/23/2024) Cosponsors: (8)
Committees: House - Ways and Means
Latest Action: House - 07/23/2024 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Transportation and Infrastructure

H.R.9092 - 118th Congress (2023-2024)
To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide for assistance to States and local governments in response to extreme heat events, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Stanton, Greg [Rep.-D-AZ-4] (Introduced 07/23/2024) Cosponsors: (1)
Committees: House - Transportation and Infrastructure
Latest Action: House - 07/23/2024 Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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