Issues / Issue · Aug 1 – Oct 7, 2026
Democrats introduced multiple bills addressing government accountability, including measures to penalize political propaganda spending, prevent domestic troop deployment during elections, and ban officials from profiting from federal equity stakes. Democrats also filed ethics complaints against a federal judge and opposed funding cuts to the Federal Housing Finance Agency's inspector general office. Republicans advanced judicial nominations and legislation on international democracy promotion and federal contracting reforms.
AI summary of the releases below · Oct 8, 2026
| Action type | Wk ofJul 10 | Wk ofJul 17 | Wk ofJul 24 | Wk ofJul 3147 | Wk ofAug 730 | Wk ofAug 1421 | Wk ofAug 2122 | Wk ofAug 2834 | Wk ofSep 414 | Wk ofSep 1139 | Wk ofSep 1824 | Wk ofSep 2534 | Wk ofOct 212 | Total |
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| Requested actionDeclarations, investigations, decisions | 5 | |||||||||||||
| Sent lettersTo agencies, companies, officials | 42 | |||||||||||||
| HearingsHeld, testified or questioned | 14 | |||||||||||||
| StatementsResponses to news | +1 | 39 | ||||||||||||
| CriticizedA policy, decision or person | 50 | |||||||||||||
| PraisedCredit for a decision or person | 19 | |||||||||||||
| Visits and eventsTours, town halls, site visits | 7 | |||||||||||||
| Announced fundingGrants and approvals | 1 | |||||||||||||
| Filed or pushed billsNew, reintroduced or passed | 72 | |||||||||||||
| Other | 28 |
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Requested documentation and clarification on temporary power generation contract procurement process in Puerto Rico.
Criticized National Archives dismissive response to closure of San Bruno facility.
Introduced legislation to preserve Trump administration propaganda in Smithsonian museum.
DCoons DE, DBlunt Rochester DE
Submitted ethics complaint against Third Circuit Judge Jennifer Mascott for managing lobbying firm.
Requested a Senate Banking Committee hearing with FHFA Director Bill Pulte on documented abuses of power.
Advocated for Interagency Group on Insular Affairs to become more project-oriented and action-focused.
Announced mobile office hours to assist constituents with federal agency issues.
Representative Walkinshaw introduced bill to fix federal employee personnel record errors.
Introduced bipartisan bill to strengthen democracy in Serbia and counter Russian, Chinese, and Iranian influence.
Introduced bill preventing president from deploying troops domestically to interfere with elections.
Backed nomination of Mississippi attorney Todd Butler to Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Joined statement opposing FHFA Director's budget cuts to Inspector General office.
DMurray WA $20M
Introduced bill to penalize Trump administration for using taxpayer dollars on political propaganda.
Joined Banking Committee Democrats calling on FHFA Director to reverse decision eliminating agency watchdog.
Opposed FHFA head's 60 percent funding cut to agency's Office of the Inspector General.
Praised court ruling reinstating Roger Rogoff as U.S. Attorney for Western District of Washington.
DDurbin IL, DSchiff CA, DPadilla CA, DDuckworth IL
Introduced legislation requiring congressional approval before National Archives facility closures.
Criticized Trump administration judicial nominees as extreme during Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.
Discussed Jack Smith's Arctic Frost investigation and revelations from Senate Judiciary Committee oversight hearing.
Joined letter to National Archives urging halt to relocation of Chicago regional facility.
Introduced bill to protect federal employees' telework rights and create transparent request process.
Filed lawsuit against former Special Counsel Jack Smith for unlawfully seizing phone records.
Secured Senate passage of bill designating Churchill Museum as National Historic Landmark.
↳ Churchill Museum National Historic Landmark Designation · Release ↗
Called out GOP refusal to acknowledge Trump conspiracies; pledged to subpoena Jack Smith report.
Defended former Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation into Trump at Senate hearing.
Led bipartisan bill to prohibit demolition of presidential memorials without congressional authorization.
↳ Protecting Presidential Memorials Act · Release (2 members) ↗
Questioned former Special Counsel Jack Smith about subpoena gag orders at Senate hearing.
Released records showing Jack Smith's classified documents case began as non-criminal referral.
Previewed Senate Judiciary Committee hearing with former Special Counsel Jack Smith.
Criticized Republicans for blocking bill preventing federal funding for Trump Arch.
Sent letter demanding OMB director halt plans to exert political control over NIH grant funding.
Introduced legislation allowing Congress to quickly overturn Supreme Court decisions.
Blocked by Republicans on bipartisan bill preventing presidential memorial demolition.
Introduced legislation requiring SuperPAC campaign ads to disclose top three donors.
Backed Republican senator's call for Senate Judiciary Committee investigation into Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding funding.
Introduced bill to apply Communist Control Act of 1954 provisions to Democratic Socialists of America.
Released Capitol Hill Report covering diesel prices, farm bill, Iran and other topics.
Called for Senate Judiciary Committee investigation into Donald Trump Jr.'s acceptance of gifts from Russian oligarch.
Secured release of 1952 UAP recording through Trump administration declassification effort.
Denied ethics committee allegations as politically motivated and procedurally invalid.
Passed I&A Mission Reorientation Act to strengthen DHS intelligence sharing with state and local partners.
Criticized FBI Director Kash Patel at Senate Judiciary Committee hearing for lack of qualifications.
Demanded Social Security Administration commissioner answer for staffing crisis at field offices.
Celebrated President Trump signing his bipartisan bill to extend the National Emergency Services Memorial Foundation's authority.
Criticized Postal Service leadership for cutting service while raising prices, demanded greater transparency.
Criticized Trump's focus on renaming Kennedy Center while ignoring Iran War costs.
Introduced bipartisan bill to establish nationwide standards for congressional redistricting.
Celebrated Constitution Day and criticized Democrats for not valuing the Constitution.
Sent letter seeking accountability for Indiana Economic Development Corporation and LEAP oversight.
Demanded Energy Department restore eliminated safety rules and justify changes.
Demanded DOJ answers about antitrust nominee Adam Candeub working at department before Senate confirmation.
Introduced bill requiring all members of Congress to hold at least 12 public town halls annually.
Introduced Judicial Conduct and Disability Reform Act, first major overhaul in 45 years.
Applauded committee passage of SBIC Reporting Modernization Act requiring quarterly SBA reports.
Requested University of Michigan disclose full agreement with Los Alamos National Laboratory on research center.
Praised House Natural Resources Committee approval of Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library funding bill.
Sent letter to FAA requesting delay on permanent Mar-a-Lago flight restrictions.
DHuffman CA $49M
Criticized National Park Service for awarding contracts for Trump golf course without congressional notice.
Released statements on government funding, whistleblower protections, and TPS extension.
Voted to advance articles of impeachment against President Trump for illegal Iran war and constitutional violations.
Criticized Democrats' policy agenda as radical and contrasted with Republican record.
Criticized Trump administration for attempting to close Kennedy Center as vanity project.
Speaker Johnson highlighted Republican legislative achievements and criticized Democratic governance record.
Criticized Republicans for enabling Trump administration corruption and pledged Democratic oversight.
Introduced bill to prohibit permanent fencing at the U.S. Capitol complex.
↳ Protecting Presidential Memorials Act · Release (3 members) ↗
Questioned FBI Director Kash Patel on mismanagement and abuse of power during Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.
Filed complaint against Ethics Committee leaders for circumventing committee rules.
Opposed Pete Serrano's nomination as U.S. Attorney for Western District of Washington.
Warned Trump's proposed Census citizenship question could exclude millions and reduce federal funding.
Demanded FBI Director Patel justify gutting hiring standards for sex solicitation and theft.
Testified before Rules Committee advocating for House reforms including remote testimony and conduct code expansion.
Issued statement expressing confidence in investigation into state lieutenant governor.
Praised Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch for defending American history against Trump attacks.
Called on Speaker Johnson to sue to block Trump's 250-foot arch near Arlington Cemetery and Lincoln Memorial.
Criticized Trump administration corruption and its costs to American families.
Introduced legislation to strengthen protections for federal whistleblowers against retaliation.
Introduced three bills to address Trump administration corruption and ethics violations.
Introduced bipartisan bill protecting Education Department offices and programs from transfer to other agencies.
Called for holding billionaire Leon Black in contempt for defying congressional subpoenas.
Introduced bill requiring IRS to provide evidence before revoking nonprofit tax-exempt status.
Voted against GOP constitutional amendment to permanently keep Supreme Court at nine justices.
Criticized House Democrats for voting against resolutions condemning socialism and opposing Supreme Court expansion.
Delivered floor remarks supporting constitutional amendment to keep Supreme Court at nine justices.
Voted present on resolution condemning socialism, citing unrelated policy attachment.
Voted to condemn socialism and the Democratic Socialists of America.
Voted in favor of a resolution condemning socialism in all its forms.
Speaker Johnson criticized Democrats' embrace of socialism during August travel across 18 states.
Opposed House resolution condemning socialism, calling it a cynical Republican tactic.
Voted for bipartisan continuing resolution to fund government through December 11.
Announced town hall meetings to discuss government corruption and restoration of democratic governance.
Introduced bill to block Trump's attempt to rename Lake Ontario and prohibit future Great Lakes renaming.
Filed amicus brief defending court's authority to seek transparency in Trump case.
Schiff and Schumer condemned Trump administration attempts to shield presidential communications from congressional oversight.
Reed criticized Trump's executive order to rename Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' as wasteful.
Opposed Trump administration's use of executive privilege to shield communications from congressional oversight.
Introduced legislation to end federal prohibition on home distillation of spirits.
Discussed Third Circuit court decision not to dismiss criminal case against her.
Introduced bill to abolish the Federal Insurance Office and return insurance regulation to states.
Responded to Third Circuit court ruling declining to dismiss Trump administration prosecution.
Joined colleagues calling on Federal Reserve Chair to maintain eight annual FOMC meetings.
Stated Democrats will hold Trump administration accountable for corruption ahead of midterm elections.
Called for investigation into Trump administration's alleged political retribution against Colorado.
Earned highest bipartisanship score among Florida's congressional delegation.
Praised Trump's nomination of Jesus Osete as federal judge for Western District of Missouri.
Sent letters requesting briefings on White House Ballroom fundraising and donor vetting procedures.
Introduced bipartisan bill requiring congressional approval of national emergencies after 30 days.
Led effort to protect National Archives facilities from closure.
Introduced bill to bar social media companies from selling advance access to government information.
Pressed Federal Reserve Chair to disclose conversations with President Trump to demonstrate independence.
Applauded Trump's judicial nominations of Bennett and Coker for Texas federal district courts.
Demanded DOI accountability for destroying official records and using disappearing messages.
Noted recognition as most bipartisan Republican senator by Bridge Grades study.
Introduced bill requiring states to identify and protect communities of interest during redistricting.
Cosponsored bipartisan bill to reclassify 9-1-1 dispatchers as first responders.
Sent letter to Interior Inspector General nominee demanding record preservation and answers on document destruction.
Reintroduced bipartisan resolution to designate August 17 as National Nonprofit Day.
Led bipartisan letter urging DHS to protect Nonprofit Security Grant Program guidance for faith-based organizations.
DVan Hollen MD, DHoyer MD, DElfreth MD
Praised Maryland's court victory restoring FBI headquarters project to Greenbelt.
Introduced bill to prevent presidents and senior officials from owning or controlling banks.
Introduced bill to prevent presidents and senior officials from owning or controlling banks.
Called for investigation into reports that White House targeted Colorado for political retaliation.
Announced National Park Service released annual operating funds for Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site.
Introduced bill requiring congressional authorization for federal building name changes.
Discussed Attorney General confirmation efforts, farm bill support, and Democratic policies in media appearance.
Introduced bill to restructure Eighth, Ninth, and Tenth Circuit Courts of Appeals.
Urged NOAA and GSA to renew marine operations fleet lease in Newport, Oregon.
Discussed Dr. Fauci's text messages on media appearances regarding vaccine safety concerns.
Praised modernizing government technology through the Technology Modernization Fund.
Released text messages from Dr. Fauci's government phone obtained in oversight investigation.
Urged USPS Board to remove Postmaster General over unconstitutional mail-ballot order implementation.
Voted against Todd Blanche's confirmation as Attorney General, citing DOJ independence concerns.
DHirono HI, DSchiff CA, DDurbin IL
Voted against Todd Blanche's confirmation as Attorney General.
Condemned Senate confirmation of Todd Blanche as Attorney General.
Applauded Senate passage of bipartisan bill to speed benefit delivery for public safety officers.
Voted against Todd Blanche's confirmation as Attorney General.
Criticized Senate Republicans' contempt vote against Dr. Anthony Fauci as politically motivated.
Introduced bipartisan legislation to impose ethics requirements on U.S. officials negotiating with foreign governments.
DHeinrich NM $7.5B
Demanded DOE preserve records on $7.5 billion energy grant cancellations in Democratic states.
Condemned Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook as unlawful.
DWalkinshaw VA, DSubramanyam VA
Demanded answers from Interior Department on Business Integration Office relocation from Reston.
Called on National Park Service to release operating funds for Theodore Roosevelt historic site.
Sought information from Interior Secretary on executive order targeting Smithsonian Institution.
Announced town hall meeting in Bend to discuss government corruption and restoring democratic accountability.
Demanded answers from Defense Secretary on DoD involvement in New Mexico medical plane crash.
Co-introduced comprehensive bill to restore inspector general independence and defend democracy.
Criticized Dr. Fauci for misleading the public during COVID and called for special counsel investigation.
Introduced bill to ensure transparency and accountability in presidential pardon process.
Urged administration to withdraw proposed rule weakening civil service protections for federal employees.
Led Senate Democrats in opposing Todd Blanche's nomination as Attorney General.
Introduced bill to enforce DOJ compliance with Epstein Files Transparency Act disclosure requirements.
Requested Interior Inspector General investigation into Trump administration's handling of Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool project failures.
Raised alarm over Trump judicial nominees' refusal to acknowledge 2020 election results and January 6 attack.
Criticized Trump administration for placing Project 2025 architect in Interior Department Inspector General office.
Announced Senate companion bill to legislation strengthening congressional oversight and federal employee accountability.
Introduced bill to strengthen congressional oversight and hold federal employees accountable.
Criticized Todd Blanche as unfit for Attorney General over concerns about DOJ independence.
DDurbin IL, DBlumenthal CT, DJayapal WA, DBooker NJ
Criticized Todd Blanche's nomination as Attorney General over anti-weaponization fund deal.
Opposed Todd Blanche's nomination for Attorney General citing politicization of the Justice Department.
Voted to advance Todd Blanche's nomination for Attorney General out of Judiciary Committee.
Unveiled comprehensive bill to defend democracy and counter Trump's authoritarian actions.
Praised Todd Blanche's nomination for Attorney General and his law enforcement record.
Issued statement supporting Senate introduction of PERFORM Act to hold Postmaster General accountable.
Announced agreement with DOJ on anti-weaponization fund termination and IRS audit settlement limits.
Introduced legislation to increase transparency and accountability in presidential pardons.
Released Trump administration memorandum on unidentified anomalous phenomena nondisclosure agreement waiver implementation.
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