Congress is out of session until Monday, November 9 for the midterm campaign. No new roll-call votes until then; the last were the House on Sep 16 and the Senate on Sep 30.

Issues / Issue · Aug 2 – Oct 7, 2026

Disaster Response

Congress is responding to multiple disasters across the country, including wildfires in Arizona and Oregon, flooding in Connecticut and New Mexico, nor'easters in New Jersey and Delaware, and storms in Illinois, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Members have introduced bills to expand disaster assistance eligibility, strengthen emergency alerts, increase firefighter death benefits, and improve disaster insurance access. Federal funding announcements total at least $22.4 million for recovery efforts in Wisconsin, California, and Oregon.

AI summary of the releases below · Oct 8, 2026

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135Members · 79 D · 56 R
262Actions · 153 D · 109 R
44States & territories · CA · WA · IN · OR lead
$8.7BFunding announced

How the conversation moved

Democrat Republican · one dot = one action
Action typeWk ofJul 10Wk ofJul 17Wk ofJul 24Wk ofJul 3131Wk ofAug 720Wk ofAug 1427Wk ofAug 2132Wk ofAug 2841Wk ofSep 410Wk ofSep 1128Wk ofSep 1820Wk ofSep 2536Wk ofOct 217Total
Requested actionDeclarations, investigations, decisions 40
Sent lettersTo agencies, companies, officials 34
HearingsHeld, testified or questioned 3
StatementsResponses to news 15
CriticizedA policy, decision or person 7
PraisedCredit for a decision or person 11
Visits and eventsTours, town halls, site visits 25
Announced fundingGrants and approvals +14+580
Filed or pushed billsNew, reintroduced or passed 42
Other 5

Developing stories

18 threads · 109 of 262 actions

2026 Wildfire Season

17 members

  1. Aug 31Heinrich demanded answers from USDA official who diverted firefighting resources to private ranch.
  2. Sep 1Bera cosponsored Wildfire Response and Readiness Act to strengthen prevention and community preparedness.
  3. Sep 10Bennet Led senators expressing concerns about federal wildfire preparedness and firefighting resources.
  4. Sep 11Padilla, Wyden Sent letter to Interior and Agriculture secretaries expressing concerns about wildfire firefighting resources.
  5. Oct 5Schrier, Randall demanded transparency from Forest Service on ICE coordination during wildfire season.

15 actions →

Hurricane Helene Recovery

8 members · $2.77B announced

  1. Sep 25Griffith (R) discussed Hurricane Helene recovery efforts and state emergency response in Southwest Virginia.
  2. Sep 26Griffith (R) announced $160,000 FEMA grant for Hurricane Helene mitigation planning in Virginia.
  3. Sep 29Graham Nordone (R) cosponsored legislation to help South Carolina recover from Hurricane Helene damage.
  4. Sep 30Warnock announced $2.2 billion in federal disaster relief secured for Georgia's Hurricane Helene recovery.
  5. Oct 1Foxx (R) reintroduced bill to streamline disaster recovery regulations for hurricane-affected areas.

14 actions →

Eastern Washington Wildfires Recovery

7 members

  1. Aug 27Murray visited Spokane to meet with first responders and wildfire-impacted families about recovery efforts.
  2. Sep 28Murray Led Washington delegation requesting Major Disaster Declaration for wildfire recovery.
  3. Sep 28DelBene, Schrier joined delegation requesting Major Disaster Declaration for individual assistance for Washington wildfires.
  4. Sep 29Baumgartner (R) requested federal Major Disaster Declaration for Eastern Washington wildfires.
  5. Sep 29Cantwell joined delegation letter urging President approve disaster declaration for Washington wildfires.

12 actions →

New Jersey Nor'easter Damage

6 members · $30.6M announced

  1. Sep 30Smith (R) joined FEMA administrator surveying Nor'easter damage in New Jersey coastal communities.
  2. Oct 1Van Drew (R) Led federal response tour assessing nor'easter damage and discussing disaster assistance with FEMA and Army Corps.
  3. Oct 2Smith (R) Led intergovernmental survey of Nor'easter damage in New Jersey shore towns.
  4. Oct 3Smith (R) Led survey of Nor'easter damage with federal and state officials along New Jersey shore.
  5. Oct 5Coons, McBride assessed nor'easter coastal damage and called for additional federal funding for beach recovery.

11 actions →

February Blizzard Disaster Declaration Denial

6 members

  1. Sep 2Pallone criticized President Trump for denying New Jersey $84.4 million in federal disaster aid after February blizzard.
  2. Sep 3Gillibrand criticized FEMA's second denial of major disaster declaration for New York's February blizzard.
  3. Sep 4Whitehouse, Amo criticized Trump administration rejection of disaster aid for February blizzard.
  4. Sep 10Amo, Reed Sent letter demanding investigation into Trump administration's denial of disaster relief.
  5. Sep 22Amo introduced bill to prevent president from denying disaster aid based on political affiliation.

9 actions →

Hawaii Hurricanes Lala and Lowell

2 members · $2.81B announced

  1. Aug 22Schatz urged swift approval of emergency declaration request following Hurricane Lala.
  2. Aug 25Schatz praised Trump administration's approval of emergency declaration for Hurricane Lala recovery.
  3. Aug 25Hirono encouraged Hawaii agricultural producers to apply for federal disaster assistance after Hurricane Lala.
  4. Sep 13Schatz urged President to approve disaster declarations for Hawaii after Hurricanes Lowell and Lala.
  5. Sep 24Schatz Spoke on Senate floor about climate change increasing disaster frequency and severity.

8 actions →

Illinois Storm and Flooding Recovery

8 members

  1. Aug 6Ernst (R) requested President Trump approve disaster declaration for Iowa flooding damage.
  2. Aug 13Kelly urged Governor Pritzker to issue disaster proclamation to unlock FEMA aid for storm-damaged communities.
  3. Aug 21Young (R) Sent letter to Trump urging approval of major disaster declaration for August storms.
  4. Sep 16Durbin, Schneider Led Illinois delegation urging President Trump to grant disaster declaration for storm-damaged counties.
  5. Oct 7LaHood (R) urged President Trump to issue disaster declaration for Illinois counties affected by August storms.

7 actions →

Eaton and Palisades Fires Recovery

3 members

  1. Sep 3Rivas introduced bill requiring GAO report on disaster communications effectiveness.
  2. Sep 10Chu demanded FEMA release withheld funding for LA wildfire disaster case management program.
  3. Sep 12Chu celebrated bipartisan disaster tax relief law for Eaton Fire survivors.
  4. Sep 30Sherman called on FEMA to fund wildfire disaster case management program through May.
  5. Oct 7Chu commended FEMA release of final $3.3 million for wildfire survivor case management.

6 actions →

Where they stand

Support · 35

  • DMerkley ORHighlighted cost-benefit analysis supporting flood adaptation investments
  • DGallego AZAdvanced bill to restore Grand Canyon North Rim
  • DWasserman Schultz FLIntroduced bill to help farmers recover from natural disasters
  • RHusted OHPraised expedited federal disaster assistance approval
  • DOssoff GAPassed bipartisan emergency alert improvement bill
  • RFoxx NCReintroduced bill to reduce regulatory burdens for disaster recovery
  • DSherman CAUrged FEMA to extend disaster case management funding
  • RGraham Nordone SCCosponsored bill to help energy infrastructure recovery from Hurricane Helene
  • DCantwell WAUrged approval of Major Disaster Declaration for individual assistance
  • DDelBene WARequested Major Disaster Declaration for individual assistance
  • DMurray WAUrged President to approve Major Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance
  • DAnsari AZCalled for federal funding to restore Grand Canyon after disasters
  • DKelly AZRequested federal funding to restore Grand Canyon after disasters.
  • DSchiff CASecured respiratory protection standards for wildland firefighters in Farm Bill
  • DDurbin ILUrged disaster declaration for Illinois counties after severe storms
  • DSchneider ILUrged disaster declaration for eight Illinois counties
  • DFrost FLSecured committee passage of Post-Disaster Protection Act
  • RSteube FLSecured passage of federal disaster tax relief legislation
  • RScott FLSecured tax relief for natural disaster victims
  • DRivas CAIntroduced bill to strengthen telecommunications during disasters
  • DMcBath GAIntroduced FEMA for Safe Recovery Act to protect disaster survivors
  • DBera CACosponsored comprehensive wildfire prevention, response, and firefighter support legislation
  • RYoung INApplauded disaster declaration approval for August storms
  • DMrvan INPraised FEMA approval of disaster declaration
  • DTran CACommended GKN for $100 million commitment to aid evacuation victims
  • DCarson INUrged approval of major disaster declaration for storm recovery
  • DBeyer VAIntroduced National Flood Impact Reduction and Resilience Act
  • DSmith MNRequested federal disaster assistance approval for recovery
  • RShreve INCoordinating with state officials to secure federal recovery support
  • DThompson CASecured passage of tax relief for wildfire survivors
  • DSalinas ORIntroduced bill to address increasingly destructive wildfires and extreme weather
  • DNeguse COIntroduced comprehensive wildfire response and readiness legislation
  • DWhitesides CAIntroduced bill to improve wildfire response and readiness
  • RGuest MSPraised disaster declaration approval for Tropical Storm Arthur recovery
  • RWicker MSPraised disaster declaration approval for eight Mississippi counties

Oppose · 12

  • DAmo RIIntroduced bill to stop politicization of disaster aid after Rhode Island denial
  • DHickenlooper CORequested reversal of Individual Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Grant denials
  • DPadilla CAExpressed serious concerns about DOI and USDA preparedness for wildfires
  • DBennet COWarned DOI and USDA lack adequate wildfire response resources
  • DReed RIDemanded investigation into politicization of disaster relief denial
  • DWhitehouse RIOpposes Trump administration rejection of disaster declaration
  • DPallone NJOpposes Trump's denial of disaster aid to New Jersey
  • DHeinrich NMDemanded accountability for diverting federal firefighting resources
  • DTokuda HIOpposes post office closure in wildfire-affected community
  • DBaldwin WIOpposes denial of federal disaster assistance to Wisconsin
  • DCortez Masto NVDemanded CFTC rein in wildfire betting on prediction markets
  • DMarkey MADemanded reversal of FEMA denial of disaster declaration

What each party did · Democrats 153 · Republicans 109

  • 23Requested action17
  • 31Sent letters3
  • 2Hearings1
  • 11Statements4
  • 6Criticized1
  • 4Praised7
  • 10Visits and events15
  • 37Announced funding43
  • 27Filed or pushed bills15
  • 2Other3

Most active

  1. RKing-Hinds MP16
  2. DHernández Rivera PR10
  3. DChu CA8
  4. RGriffith VA8
  5. DWyden OR7
  6. DMerkley OR6
  7. RBanks IN6
  8. DCantwell WA6

By state

  • CA38
  • WA24
  • IN19
  • OR16
  • MP16
  • NJ12
  • AZ11
  • VA10

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Every action

262 actions · 293 releases
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    • Praise

      DMeng NY $36M

      Praised Trump administration's increase of humanitarian aid to Nepal and Tibet to $36 million.

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    • Visit

      RKing-Hinds MP

      Met with White House official to discuss Marianas recovery from typhoons and federal response.

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    • Funding

      RMoylan GU $16.2M

      Announced $16.2 million in FEMA disaster resilience funding for Guam hospital and university.

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    • Bill

      DThompson CA

      Senate passed Thompson's bill extending tax relief for wildfire disaster survivors through 2027.

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    • Funding

      RRogers KY $8.5M

      Announced $8.5 million in federal funding for tornado-damaged airport terminal renovations.

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