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Congress returned this week to Washington after the 4th of July recess, and is scheduled to remain in session through Thursday, with a full legislative agenda that includes appropriations, election policy, financial services, veterans’ affairs, and public safety measures.

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House leadership plans to consider four bills under a structured rule, requiring a simple majority for passage:

  • H.R. 8595, the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 National Security and Foreign Operations Appropriations Act;
  • H.R. 139, legislation to make Daylight Saving Time permanent nationwide;
  • H.R. 1181, a measure prohibiting credit card companies and payment processors from assigning a unique merchant category code to firearm retailers; and
  • H.R. 9237, legislation aimed at reforming operations within the Department of Veterans Affairs.

In addition to these measures, Republican leadership is expected to bring 22 bills to the floor among the notable measures scheduled for consideration are several bills addressing aviation security (H.R. 8770, H.R. 8874, H.R. 9388, and H.R. 9391), campaign finance reforms (H.R. 3535, H.R. 8720, and H.R. 8738), legislation directing the Department of the Treasury to end production of the penny (H.R. 3074), and a proposal concerning acquisitions involving failing financial institutions (H.R. 6556).

The Senate’s focused this week—and likely throughout the remainder of the current work period—will be confirming nominees to positions within the Trump Administration.

In addition, Senate leadership intends to begin floor consideration of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), one of Congress’s most significant annual defense policy measures. The Senate’s schedule, however, could be affected by funeral services for Sen. Graham (R-SC), which may require adjustments to floor activity and voting schedules later in the week.