This Week in Congress

Alongside the continuing resolution (CR), the House voted on seven measures including three bills from the Energy and Commerce Committee: H.R. 3015 (to reestablish the National Coal Council), H.R. 3062 (to modify the approval process for cross-border energy projects), and H.R. 1047 (to prioritize connecting certain power plants to the electric grid). Four other bills concern congressional oversight of Washington, D.C.: H.R. 4922 (to change youth offender status eligibility), H.R. 5140 (to lower the age at which minors may be tried as adults for specific crimes), H.R. 5143 (to remove restrictions on police motor vehicle pursuits), and H.R. 5125 (to allow the president to nominate D.C. judges without local official input).  Additionally, the chamber considered 18 measures including H.R. 5100 (to extend the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs for one year), H.R. 3427 (to require the Comptroller General to review all clean water-related technical assistance authorities of the Environmental Protection Agency), a bill to limit new federal courthouse construction, and several measures related to veterans.

The Senate voted on amendments to the FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and held votes on executive office nominations.

Both the House and the Senate are scheduled to recess next week for Rosh Hashanah.