This Week in CongressJun 15th - 21st

A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2026, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public awareness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease and the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions relating to sickle cell disease.

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

A bill to require explicit Congressional approval for troops or armed men at polling places for the only exception in the United States Code, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

A bill to limit expenditures for foreign student work authorizations, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

A bill to amend the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to allow the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into self-determination contracts with Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations to carry out supplemental nutrition assistance programs.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

A bill to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to provide for the automatic appointment of judges to the District of Columbia courts without the advice and consent of the Senate, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.