Floor Action: The Senate is in session this week. The House is in recess.
Appropriations: This week, the Senate is expected to pass a continuing resolution (H.R. 5371) to fund the federal government through January 30, 2026, combined with full funding for SNAP through September 30, 2026, and a three-bill “minibus” spending package that includes the FY2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies spending bill; Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies; and Legislative Branch spending bill.
Child Care
S. 3147—Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI)/Appropriations (11/06/2025)—A bill to keep Head Start Funded.Cosponsors: 1Republican, 30 Democrats, 1 Independent.
S. 3155—Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)/Small Business and Entrepreneurship (11/07/2025)—A bill to amend the Small Business Act to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to publish or update a resource guide for small business concerns operating as child care providers. Cosponsors: 1 Republican, 0 Democrats.
Family Support
H.R. 5950—Rep. Jahana Hayes (D-CT)/Appropriations (11/07/2025)—A bill to keep SNAP and WIC Funded. Cosponsors: 0 Republicans, 93 Democrats.
Reproductive Health
H.R. 5925—Rep. Nikema Williams (D-GA)/Energy and Commerce (11/04/2025)—A bill to establish within the Department of Health and Human Services an Ombuds for Reproductive and Sexual Health. Cosponsors: 0 Republicans, 5 Democrats.
Women’s History
S. Res. 483—Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT)/Judiciary (11/05/2025)—A resolution honoring the extraordinary life, leadership, and legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall.Cosponsors: 0 Republicans, 16 Democrats.
