Floor Action: The Senate and House are in session this week.
Appropriations– On Tuesday, the House is scheduled to consider H.R. 3944, the FY2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies spending bill, which includes funding for military family housing and the Veterans Health Administration.
Hearings:
Child Protection– On Tuesday, the House Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education will hold a hearing, “Child Care and the American Workforce: Removing Barriers to Economic Growth.”
Veterans– On Tuesday, the House Disability and Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee on Veterans’ Affairs will hold a legislative hearing about several bills, including H.R. 3833, Veterans’ Caregiver Appeals Modernization Act of 2025, which makes improvements to the program of the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide comprehensive assistance for family caregivers of eligible veterans.
Mark-Ups:
Appropriations– On Monday, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Legislative Branch will markup the FY2026 Branch spending bill (as-yet-unnumbered), which includes provisions relating to payments to widows of Members of Congress and funding for childcare for House employees.
On Tuesday, the House Appropriations Committee will mark up the FY2026 Homeland Security spending bill (as-yet-unnumbered). The legislation includes funding to combat international human smuggling and a provision stating that none of the funds are made available to place restraints on pregnant women in the custody of the Department of Homeland Security unless stated otherwise by a department official or medical professional.
Veterans– On Tuesday, the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs will mark up several bills, including H.R. 3833, Veterans’ Caregiver Appeals Modernization Act of 2025, which makes improvements to the program of the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide comprehensive assistance for family caregivers of eligible veterans.
Civil Rights
H.R. 4021—Rep. Josh Brecheen (R-OK)/Oversight and Government Reform (06/17/2025)—A bill to prohibit certain federal activity with respect to the promotion of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Pride Month and the display of flags representing sexual orientation or gender identity on federal property or grounds, and for other purposes.
Judiciary
S. 2122—Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH)/Judiciary (06/18/2025)—A bill to prohibit the exclusion of individuals from service on a federal jury on account of sexual orientation or gender identity.
H.R. 4061—Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)/Oversight and Government Reform (06/20/2025)—A bill to prohibit the exclusion of individuals from service on a District of Columbia jury on account of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Miscellaneous
H. Res. 519—Rep. Kelly Morrison (D-MN)/Oversight and Government Reform (06/17/2025)—A resolution condemning the attacks on Minnesota lawmakers in Brooklyn Park and Champlin, Minnesota, and calling for unity and the rejection of political violence in Minnesota and across the United States.
Reproductive Health
S. 2085—Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ)/Finance (06/16/2025)—A bill to require 12-month continuous, full benefit coverage for pregnant individuals under Medicaid and CHIP, and for other purposes.
H. Res. 522—Rep. Nikema Williams (D-GA)/Energy and Commerce; Judiciary (06/17/2025)—A resolution recognizing that Adriana Smith and her family’s prolonged ordeal without their consent is the direct result of the Black maternal health crisis, the danger of laws that give rights to fetuses and take them away from pregnant people, and anti-abortion laws that continue to harm people who can become pregnant.
S. 2131—Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA)/Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (06/18/2025)—A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out a public awareness campaign to increase awareness of the importance of father inclusion and engagement in improving overall health outcomes during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum, and for other purposes.
Sports
S. Res. 293—Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)/Passed (06/18/2025)—A resolution commending the Minnesota Frost for winning the 2025 Professional Women’s Hockey League Championship.
Violence Against Women
H. Res. 525—Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY)/Foreign Affairs (06/20/2025)—A resolution affirming the role of the United States in eliminating sexual violence in conflict.
Women’s History
S. Res. 286—Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX)/Agreed to in Senate (06/17/2025)—A resolution recognizing the life, achievements, and public service of former First Lady Barbara Pierce Bush on the occasion of her 100th birthday.
H. Res. 520—Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX)/Oversight and Government Reform (06/17/2025)— A resolution recognizing the life, achievements, and public service of former First Lady Barbara Pierce Bush on the occasion of her 100th birthday.
