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Congress was in session this week with a mix of appropriations, oversight, national security, and natural resource legislation, signaling a busy return to work for both chambers of Congress. The House voted on the following: 

  • Agriculture appropriations (H.R. 8646) 
  • Bills aimed at strengthening congressional oversight of:
    • Federal education programs (H.R. 8646) 
    • Childcare programs (H.R. 7726) 
    • Welfare programs (H.R. 8872) 

Additionally, the House voted on 15 bills emerging from the Natural Resources Committee focusing on federal land management. Highlights include:

  • Geothermal energy permitting and leasing reforms (H.R. 1687, H.R. 5631) 
  • Extension of authority for the Bureau of Land Management to collect oil and gas drilling permit fees (H.R. 7831) 
  • Federal land transfers into tribal trusts in:
    • Alaska (H.R. 41) 
    • California (H.R. 5682) 
    • New Mexico (H.R. 6162) 

Finally, the House voted on War Powers resolutions regarding Iran (H. Con. Res. 86) and Lebanon (H. Con. Res. 84), as well as a bill brought to the floor by discharge petition to authorize aid to Ukraine (H.R. 2913).

The Senate voted on the Iran War Powers resolution (S. J. Res. 185), consideration of the Reconciliation 2.0 bill, and a preliminary procedural vote on legislation to extend FISA Section 702 authorities. Additionally, the Senate schedule included votes related to the confirmation of nominees from the Trump administration.