Floor Action: The Senate and House are in session this week.
It has been thirty-one days since the Department of Homeland Security’s federal funding lapsed, and there is a partial federal government shut down.
Mark-Ups:
Judiciary- On Tuesday, the House Education and Workforce is scheduled to mark up a number of bills, including H.R. 7661, the “Stop the Sexualization of Children Act.”
Abortion
S. Con. Res. 28—Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI)/Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (03/10/2026)—A concurrent resolution expressing support for the recognition of March 10, 2026, as “Abortion Provider Appreciation Day.” Cosponsors: 0 Republicans, 12 Democrats
S. 4066—Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO)/Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (03/11/2026)—A bill to provide that the approved application under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act for the drug mifepristone for the purpose of the termination of intrauterine pregnancy is deemed to have been withdrawn, to establish a Federal tort for harm to women caused by chemical abortion drugs, and for other purposes.Cosponsors: 1 Republican, 0 Democrats
H. Con. Res. 78—Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA)/Energy and Commerce; Judiciary (03/12/2026)—A concurrent resolution expressing support for the recognition of March 10, 2026, as “Abortion Provider Appreciation Day.” Cosponsors: 0 Republicans, 22 Democrats
Child Care
S. 4071—Sen. Margaret Wood (D-NH)/Finance (03/12/2026)—A bill to create a Business Child Care Liaison within the Internal Revenue Service. Cosponsors: 1 Republican, 0 Democrats
H.R. 7917—Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY)/Education and Workforce (03/12/2026)—A bill to ensure that certain caregiving employees are no longer exempted from overtime and minimum wage protections. Cosponsors: 0 Republicans, 58 Democrats
H.R. 7923—Rep. Pete Stauber (R-MN)/Judiciary, Education and Workforce (03/12/2026)—A bill to debar child care providers who commit fraud from receiving certain financial assistance, and for other purposes. Cosponsors: 0 Republicans, 0 Democrats
H.R. 7911—Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY)/Education and Workforce (03/12/2026)—A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Administrator of the Administration for Community Living, to establish a program under which the Secretary will award grants to nonprofit organizations to carry out programs and activities intended to promote caregiver wellness, and for other purposes. Cosponsors: 0 Republicans, 0 Democrats
Family Support
H.R. 7922—Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE)/Ways and Means (03/12/2026)—A bill to provide a credit to certain small employers for the startup costs of dependent care flexible spending plans. Cosponsors: 1 Republican, 1 Democrat
H.R. 7925—Rep. Gregory Steube (R-FL)/Ways and Means (03/12/2026)—A bill to limit the eligibility of aliens to receive benefits under the temporary assistance for needy families program, and for other purposes. Cosponsors: 1 Republican, 0 Democrats
Health
H.R. 7867—Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT)/Energy and Commerce (03/9/2026)—A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish standardized pathogen and microorganism testing of infant formula products and manufacturing facilities, to mandate notification of specific positive tests and inspection classifications, and for other purposes. Cosponsors: 1 Republican, 16 Democrats
H.R. 7912—Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA)/Energy and Commerce; Ways and Means (03/12/2026)—A bill to require providers to disclose policies regarding the minimum gestational age at which life-saving care will be provided to an infant in the case of a premature birth. Cosponsors: 0 Republicans, 0 Democrats
Military
H.R. 7933—Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ)/Armed Services (03/12/2026)—A bill to expand the authority to provide a wig and treat traction alopecia under the TRICARE program, and for other purposes. Cosponsors: 0 Republicans, 0 Democrats
Miscellaneous
S. Res. 641—Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)/Judiciary (03/12/2026)—A resolution recognizing Girl Scouts of the United States of America on its 114th birthday and celebrating its legacy of providing girls with a secure and inclusive space where they can explore their world, build meaningful relationships, and have access to experiences that prepare them for a life of leadership. Cosponsors: 2 Republicans, 3 Democrats, and 1 Independent
H. Res. 1114—Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ)/Oversight and Government Reform (03/12/2026)—A resolution recognizing Girl Scouts of the United States of America on its 114th birthday and celebrating its legacy of providing girls with a secure and inclusive space where they can explore their world, build meaningful relationships, and have access to experiences that prepare them for a life of leadership. Cosponsors: 2 Republicans, 3 Democrats
Women’s History
S. Res. 640—Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH)/Foreign Relations (03/12/2026)—A resolution supporting the goals of International Women’s Day. Cosponsors: 1 Republican, 0 Democrats
