Stories / Issue · Aug 1 – Oct 6, 2026
Members of Congress are introducing bills on election security, federal operations, and ethics oversight. Democrats introduced measures preventing domestic troop deployment during elections, protecting federal employee telework rights, and requiring congressional approval for National Archives facility closures. Republicans praised judicial nominations while Democrats criticized them as extreme. Two Democratic senators filed an ethics complaint against a Third Circuit judge, and members held constituent listening sessions and office hours.
AI summary of the releases below · Oct 7, 2026
| Action type | Wk ofJul 9 | Wk ofJul 16 | Wk ofJul 23 | Wk ofJul 3037 | Wk ofAug 636 | Wk ofAug 1318 | Wk ofAug 2017 | Wk ofAug 2734 | Wk ofSep 316 | Wk ofSep 1036 | Wk ofSep 1723 | Wk ofSep 2431 | Wk ofOct 114 | Total |
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| Requested actionDeclarations, investigations, decisions | 5 | |||||||||||||
| Sent lettersTo agencies, companies, officials | 40 | |||||||||||||
| HearingsHeld, testified or questioned | 12 | |||||||||||||
| StatementsResponses to news | 38 | |||||||||||||
| CriticizedA policy, decision or person | 46 | |||||||||||||
| 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 | 67 | |||||||||||||
| Other | 27 |
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DCoons DE, DBlunt Rochester DE
Submitted ethics complaint against Third Circuit Judge Jennifer Mascott for managing lobbying firm.
Advocated for Interagency Group on Insular Affairs to become more project-oriented and action-focused.
Introduced bill preventing president from deploying troops domestically to interfere with elections.
Representative Walkinshaw introduced bill to fix federal employee personnel record errors.
Announced mobile office hours to assist constituents with federal agency issues.
Joined Banking Committee Democrats calling on FHFA Director to reverse decision eliminating agency watchdog.
DMurray WA $20M
Introduced bill to penalize Trump administration for using taxpayer dollars on political propaganda.
Praised court ruling reinstating Roger Rogoff as U.S. Attorney for Western District of Washington.
Opposed FHFA head's 60 percent funding cut to agency's Office of the Inspector General.
Backed nomination of Mississippi attorney Todd Butler to Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
DPadilla CA, DSchiff CA, DDurbin IL, DDuckworth IL
Introduced bill requiring congressional approval before closing regional National Archives facilities.
Discussed Jack Smith's Arctic Frost investigation and revelations from Senate Judiciary Committee oversight hearing.
Criticized Trump administration judicial nominees as extreme during Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.
Filed lawsuit against former Special Counsel Jack Smith for unlawfully seizing phone records.
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.
Called out GOP refusal to acknowledge Trump conspiracies; pledged to subpoena Jack Smith report.
Introduced bipartisan bill to prohibit demolition of presidential memorials without congressional authorization.
↳ Protecting Presidential Memorials Act · Release (2 members) ↗
Secured Senate passage of bill designating Churchill Museum as National Historic Landmark.
↳ Churchill Museum National Historic Landmark Designation · Release ↗
Released records showing Jack Smith's classified documents case began as non-criminal referral.
DDurbin IL, RGraham Nordone SC
Questioned former Special Counsel Jack Smith about toll records and congressional investigations.
Blocked by Republicans on bipartisan bill preventing presidential memorial demolition.
Criticized Republicans for blocking bill preventing federal funding for Trump Arch.
Previewed Senate Judiciary Committee hearing with former Special Counsel Jack Smith.
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.
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.
Called for Senate Judiciary Committee investigation into Donald Trump Jr.'s acceptance of gifts from Russian oligarch.
Released Capitol Hill Report covering diesel prices, farm bill, Iran and other topics.
Introduced bill to apply Communist Control Act of 1954 provisions to Democratic Socialists of America.
Secured release of 1952 UAP recording through Trump administration declassification effort.
Denied ethics committee allegations as politically motivated and procedurally invalid.
Celebrated President Trump signing his bipartisan bill to extend the National Emergency Services Memorial Foundation's authority.
Criticized FBI Director Kash Patel at Senate Judiciary Committee hearing for lack of qualifications.
Passed I&A Mission Reorientation Act to strengthen DHS intelligence sharing with state and local partners.
Demanded Social Security Administration commissioner answer for staffing crisis at field offices.
Criticized Trump's focus on renaming Kennedy Center while ignoring Iran War costs.
Celebrated Constitution Day and criticized Democrats for not valuing the Constitution.
Criticized Postal Service leadership for cutting service while raising prices, demanded greater transparency.
Introduced bipartisan bill to establish nationwide standards for congressional redistricting.
Demanded Energy Department restore eliminated safety rules and justify changes.
Praised House Natural Resources Committee approval of Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library funding bill.
Demanded DOJ answers about antitrust nominee Adam Candeub working at department before Senate confirmation.
Sent letter seeking accountability for Indiana Economic Development Corporation and LEAP oversight.
Introduced bill requiring all members of Congress to hold at least 12 public town halls annually.
DHuffman CA $49M
Criticized National Park Service for awarding contracts for Trump golf course without congressional notice.
Sent letter to FAA requesting delay on permanent Mar-a-Lago flight restrictions.
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.
Criticized Trump administration for attempting to close Kennedy Center as vanity project.
Introduced bill prohibiting permanent fencing at Capitol complex to preserve public access.
Questioned FBI Director Kash Patel on mismanagement and abuse of power during Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.
Released statements on government funding, whistleblower protections, and TPS extension.
Criticized Democrats' policy agenda as radical and contrasted with Republican record.
Voted to advance articles of impeachment against President Trump for illegal Iran war and constitutional violations.
Criticized Republicans for enabling Trump administration corruption and pledged Democratic oversight.
Filed complaint against Ethics Committee leaders for circumventing committee rules.
Demanded FBI Director Patel justify gutting hiring standards for sex solicitation and theft.
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.
Issued statement expressing confidence in investigation into state lieutenant governor.
Testified before Rules Committee advocating for House reforms including remote testimony and conduct code expansion.
Praised Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch for defending American history against Trump attacks.
Criticized Trump administration corruption and its costs to American families.
Called on Speaker Johnson to sue to block Trump's 250-foot arch near Arlington Cemetery and Lincoln Memorial.
Introduced legislation to strengthen protections for federal whistleblowers against retaliation.
Introduced three bills to address Trump administration corruption and ethics violations.
Introduced bipartisan bill to protect Department of Education offices from transfer.
Introduced bill requiring IRS to provide evidence before revoking nonprofit tax-exempt status.
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 against GOP constitutional amendment to permanently keep Supreme Court at nine justices.
Voted to condemn socialism and the Democratic Socialists of America.
Announced town hall meetings to discuss government corruption and restoration of democratic governance.
Voted for resolution condemning socialism and Democratic Socialists of America.
Opposed House resolution condemning socialism, calling it a cynical Republican tactic.
Voted to condemn socialism and criticized Democrats for opposing the resolution.
Speaker Johnson criticized Democrats' embrace of socialism during August travel across 18 states.
Voted for bipartisan continuing resolution to fund government through December 11.
Filed amicus brief defending court's authority to seek transparency in Trump case.
Introduced bill to block Trump's attempt to rename Lake Ontario and prohibit future Great Lakes renaming.
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 bill to abolish the Federal Insurance Office and return insurance regulation to states.
Discussed Third Circuit court decision not to dismiss criminal case against her.
Introduced legislation to end federal prohibition on home distillation of spirits.
Responded to Third Circuit court ruling declining to dismiss Trump administration prosecution.
Called for investigation into Trump administration's alleged political retribution against Colorado.
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.
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 bill to bar social media companies from selling advance access to government information.
Introduced bipartisan bill requiring congressional approval of national emergencies after 30 days.
Led effort to protect National Archives facilities from closure.
Pressed Federal Reserve Chair to disclose conversations with President Trump to demonstrate independence.
Demanded DOI accountability for destroying official records and using disappearing messages.
Noted recognition as most bipartisan Republican senator by Bridge Grades study.
Applauded Trump's judicial nominations of Bennett and Coker for Texas federal district courts.
Sent letter to Interior Inspector General nominee demanding record preservation and answers on document destruction.
Cosponsored bipartisan bill to reclassify 9-1-1 dispatchers as first responders.
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.
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.
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.
Discussed Attorney General confirmation efforts, farm bill support, and Democratic policies in media appearance.
Introduced bill requiring congressional authorization for federal building name changes.
Introduced bill restructuring federal circuit courts to reflect population growth.
Urged NOAA and GSA to renew marine operations fleet lease in Newport, Oregon.
Released text messages from Dr. Fauci's government phone obtained in oversight investigation.
Discussed Dr. Fauci's text messages on media appearances regarding vaccine safety concerns.
Praised modernizing government technology through the Technology Modernization Fund.
Urged USPS Board to remove Postmaster General over unconstitutional mail-ballot order implementation.
DSchiff CA, DPadilla CA, DHirono HI, DHickenlooper CO, DHeinrich NM, DDurbin IL, DBooker NJ
Voted against Todd Blanche's confirmation as Attorney General, citing conflicts of interest.
Voted against Todd Blanche's confirmation as Attorney General, citing DOJ independence concerns.
Applauded Senate passage of bipartisan bill to speed benefit delivery for public safety officers.
Criticized Senate Republicans' contempt vote against Dr. Anthony Fauci as politically motivated.
Called on National Park Service to release operating funds for Theodore Roosevelt historic site.
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.
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.
Criticized Dr. Fauci for misleading the public during COVID and called for special counsel investigation.
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.
Led Senate Democrats in opposing Todd Blanche's nomination as Attorney General.
Requested Interior Inspector General investigation into Trump administration's handling of Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool project failures.
Introduced bill to ensure transparency and accountability in presidential pardon process.
Raised alarm over Trump judicial nominees' refusal to acknowledge 2020 election results and January 6 attack.
Urged administration to withdraw proposed rule weakening civil service protections for federal employees.
Introduced bill to enforce DOJ compliance with Epstein Files Transparency Act disclosure requirements.
Criticized Trump administration for placing Project 2025 architect in Interior Department Inspector General office.
Criticized Todd Blanche as unfit for Attorney General over concerns about DOJ independence.
Unveiled comprehensive bill to defend democracy and counter Trump's authoritarian actions.
Introduced bill to strengthen congressional oversight and hold federal employees accountable.
DDurbin IL, DBooker NJ, DBlumenthal CT, DJayapal WA
Criticized Todd Blanche's nomination as Attorney General over anti-weaponization fund deal.
Praised Todd Blanche's nomination for Attorney General and his law enforcement record.
Voted to advance Todd Blanche's nomination for Attorney General out of Judiciary Committee.
Opposed Todd Blanche's nomination for Attorney General citing politicization of the Justice Department.
Announced Senate companion bill to legislation strengthening congressional oversight and federal employee accountability.
Introduced legislation to increase transparency and accountability in presidential pardons.
Announced agreement with DOJ on anti-weaponization fund termination and IRS audit settlement limits.
Issued statement supporting Senate introduction of PERFORM Act to hold Postmaster General accountable.
Released Trump administration memorandum on unidentified anomalous phenomena nondisclosure agreement waiver implementation.
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