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Recent bills, votes, and executive actions from the past week.

May 1, 2026

Executive OrderE.O. 14404 · May 1

Imposing Sanctions on Those Responsible for Repression in Cuba and for Threats to United States National Security and Foreign Policy

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Apr 30, 2026

Executive OrderE.O. 14402 · Apr 30

Promoting Efficiency, Accountability, and Performance in Federal Contracting

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Executive OrderE.O. 14403 · Apr 30

Promoting Retirement-Savings Access for American Workers by Establishing TrumpIRA.gov

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HR 7147 · House

Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.

Enacted

S 1020 · Senate

A bill to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects.

Introduced

Floor Vote · Apr 30

An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.

50 Yea · 41 Nay

Floor Vote · Apr 30

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

42 Yea · 49 Nay

Floor Vote · Apr 30

Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

223 Yea · 199 Nay

Floor Vote · Apr 30

A bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes.

260 Yea · 110 Nay

Apr 29, 2026

SCONRES 33 · Senate

A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.

Voted