Floor Action: The Senate and House are in session this week.
It has been fifty-eight days since the Department of Homeland Security’s federal funding lapsed, and there is a partial federal government shut down.
Women’s History– On Tuesday, the House will vote on H.R. 4635, a bill to designate a United States Postal Service Office in Cleveland, Ohio, as the “Technical Sergeant Alma Gladys Minter Post Office Building.”
Also on Tuesday, the House will vote on H.R. 6317, a bill to designate a United States Postal Service Office in New Kent, Virginia, as the “Patricia Paige Post Office.”
Mark-Ups:
Veterans- On Wednesday, the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations will mark up a number of bills, including H.R. 8041, the “Supporting VA Families Act.”
Civil Rights
H.R. 8213—Rep. Sheri Biggs (R-SC)/Education and Workforce (04/09/2026)—A bill to clarify that sex discrimination under title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 does not include discrimination on the basis of gender identity. Cosponsors: 9 Republicans, 0 Democrats
Family Support
H.R. 8207—Rep. Brad Schneider (D-IL)/Education and Workforce; Oversight and Government Reform; House Administration (04/06/2026)—A bill to provide leave because of the death of a son or daughter, and for other purposes. Cosponsors: 1 Republican, 3 Democrats
H.R. 8245—Rep. Ann Wagner (R-MO)/Ways and Means (04/09/2026)—A bill to support state efforts to record all child welfare interviews. Cosponsors: 3 Republicans, 1 Democrat
Reproductive Health
H. Res. 1163—Rep. Nikema Williams(D-GA)/Energy and Commerce (04/09/2026)—A resolution supporting the recognition of a “Day of Remembrance and Commitment to Maternal Health Equity”, honoring the life of Kira Johnson, and commending 4Kira4Moms for its unwavering dedication to improving maternal health in Atlanta, throughout Georgia, and across the United States, and for other purposes. Cosponsors: 0 Republicans, 0 Democrats
