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Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview – Week of June 8, 2026

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Here’s what to watch for from House Republican committees during the week:

Agriculture

On Wednesday, June 10, the Committee on Agriculture will hold a full committee hearing called "Agricultural Perspectives on the Future of the USMCA."

Appropriations

On Tuesday, June 9, the Committee on Appropriations will hold a full committee markup of the Fiscal Year 2027 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Bill and the Fiscal Year 2027 Homeland Security Bill.

On Thursday, June 11, the Subcommittee on Defense will hold a closed markup of the Fiscal Year 2027 Defense Bill.

Education & Workforce

On Tuesday, June 9, the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections will hold a hearing called "On Call for America: Strengthening Access Through Locum Tenens Providers."

On Wednesday, June 10, the Committee on Education & Workforce will hold a full committee hearing called "Breaking Trust: Attacks on Parental Rights, Inappropriate Content, and Legal Abuses in America’s Schools."

On Friday, June 12, the Committee on Education & Workforce will hold a full committee field hearing called "Calling the Fouls: Accountability and Transparency in NCAA Enforcement."

Energy & Commerce

On Tuesday, June 9, the Subcommittee on Energy will hold a hearing called "Nuclear Permitting Reform: Legislation to Advance Efficient Licensing."

On Wednesday, June 10, the Subcommittee on Health will hold a hearing called "Lowering Health Care Costs for All Americans: Examining Policies to Increase Health Care Transparency."

Financial Services

On Tuesday, June 9, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations will hold a hearing called "Converging Criminal Enterprises: Chinese Money Laundering Networks and Cartel Financing in the U.S. Financial System."

On Wednesday, June 10, the Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance will hold a hearing called "Examining Local Needs in Disaster Recovery."

On Friday, June 12, the Task Force on Monetary Policy, Treasury Market Resilience, and Economic Prosperity will hold a field hearing called "Examining the Structure of the Federal Reserve System."

Foreign Affairs

On Tuesday, June 9, the Committee on Foreign Affairs will hold a full committee markup on the following bills:

H.R. 9086, To amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to modify and improve that Act (Lawler)
H.R. 9062, To increase the capacity and effectiveness of the Department in supporting American businesses operating overseas and protecting American industries from adversaries, and for other purposes (Kim)
H.R. 1939, To require the imposition of sanctions with respect to conflict in Sudan, and for other purposes (Meeks)
H.R. 9087, To direct the Secretary of State to take actions with respect to certain foreign affairs matters (Mast)

House Administration

On Wednesday, June 10, the Committee on House Administration will hold a full committee hearing called “Preventing Fraudulent Donations: Transparency, Verification, and Accountability.”

Judiciary

On Tuesday, June 9, the Judiciary Committee will hold a full committee hearing called "The Southern Poverty Law Center: Manufacturing Hate, Part II."

On Wednesday, June 10, the Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust will hold a hearing called "Examining the Sports Broadcasting Act."

Natural Resources

On Tuesday, June 9, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs will hold a legislative hearing on the following measures:

H.R. 6917, To take certain land into trust for the benefit of the Las Vegas Tribe of Paiute Indians (Titus)
H.R. 8473, the Veterinary Services to Improve Public Health in Rural Communities Act (Begich)
H.R. 8954, the Tribal Regulatory Reform Implementation Act of 2026 (Hurd)

On Wednesday, June 10, the Committee on Natural Resources will hold a full committee markup on the following measures:

H.R. 3276, the Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2025 (Dingell)
H.R. 3925, the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Land Exchange Act (Obernolte)
H.R. 7882, To provide for the leasing of certain deposits of minerals located within the City of Carlsbad, New Mexico (Stauber)
H.R. 8686, To amend the Military Land Withdrawals Act of 2013 to withdraw and reserve certain public land in the vicinity of Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona (Gosar)

On Friday, June 12, the Committee on Natural Resources will hold a full committee field hearing on the "Great American Outdoors Act 250."

Oversight and Government Reform

On Tuesday, June 9, the Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses will hold a hearing called "Amnesty and Chaos: Abuse of U.S. Immigration Policy."

Rules

On Monday, June 8, the Committee on Rules will meet on the following measures:

H.R. 8312, the Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act (Sessions)
H.R. 8464, the Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act (Comer)
H. Res. 1335, Condemning actors seeking to defraud the United States Government, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that governmentwide fraud and improper payment prevention reforms will meaningfully improve the financial prosperity of the United States, and that Federal program eligibility should be verified before payment (Fallon)

Science, Space, and Technology

On Wednesday, June 10, the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology will hold a full committee hearing called "An Overview of the Department of Energy’s Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request."

Veterans' Affairs

On Friday, June 12, the Subcommittee on Technology Modernization will hold an oversight field hearing called “Delivering Quality and Modern Healthcare to Michigan's Veterans and Servicemembers.”

Ways and Means

On Tuesday, June 9, the Committee on Ways and Means will hold a full committee legislative hearing on Digital Asset Taxation.

On Wednesday, June 10, the Subcommittee on Social Security and the Subcommittee on Work & Welfare will hold a joint hearing with the Commissioner of Social Security, Frank J. Bisignano.

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The Leader’s Floor Lookout: Week of June 8, 2026

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Here’s what to watch for on the House Floor this week:

Fully Funding ICE and CBP Officers

After four years of chaos at the border under President Biden, President Trump and Republicans delivered the most secure border in modern history, with illegal crossings plummeting to record lows. Yet for more than 100 days, congressional Democrats have refused to advance funding for the agencies on the front lines of homeland security: ICE and Border Patrol.

Every day, ICE and CBP officers put themselves in harm's way to combat terrorism, dismantle human trafficking networks, stop the flow of deadly drugs, take down cartels, and keep Americans safe. Yet Democrats have repeatedly chosen far-left political games over providing these brave men and women with the resources they need to do their jobs.

Without sustained funding, the progress made over the last several months cannot be maintained. That's why House Republicans are bringing the Secure America Act to the floor. This measure fully funds ICE at $38 billion, CBP at $26 billion, and provides an additional $5 billion to address unforeseen operational needs.

Introduced by Sen. Lindsey Graham, S. 2, the Secure America Act will fully fund ICE and CBP through fiscal year 2029, guaranteeing these agencies have the necessary resources to carry out President Trump’s border agenda and ensuring congressional Democrats will no longer be able to stymie funding required to keep Americans safe.

House Republicans will continue to stand by our courageous law enforcement officers who work relentlessly to secure our border and protect American families.

Rooting out Fraud in Federal Student Aid

Federal student aid programs provide loans, grants, and work-study assistance to help students afford a post-secondary education. But increasingly, fraudsters are exploiting the system by posing as fake "ghost students" and stealing taxpayer-funded aid.

A lack of financial means should never prevent a student from pursuing an education. Yet every dollar lost to fraud is a dollar that cannot go to a deserving student. In FY24, 9.9 million students received $120.8 billion in aid through the Office of Federal Student Aid. That same year, California online colleges reported that 34% of aid applicants were likely fraudulent, underscoring the need for stronger safeguards.

To protect students and taxpayers, House Republicans are advancing legislation requiring the Department of Education to use fraud detection systems to identify suspicious FAFSA applications. Applicants flagged by the system would be required to verify their identity through an in-person meeting or video call before receiving aid. In a 2025 pilot program, the Department estimated these safeguards saved taxpayers more than $1 billion.

H.R. 7892, the No Aid for Ghost Students Act, by Rep. Burgess Owens, tackles fraud in student aid by requiring the Secretary of Education to use a detection system to review, identify, and investigate suspicious FAFSA applications before any aid is distributed. The legislation also strengthens accountability by prioritizing audits of schools that recklessly distribute aid to unscreened or suspicious applicants.

House Republicans will preserve student aid for hardworking and deserving students who have earned it, while carefully protecting federal funds.

Safeguarding Taxpayer Dollars in National Emergencies

Every year, the federal government loses hundreds of billions of taxpayer dollars to fraudulent and improper payments. According to the Government Accountability Office (GAO), those losses total between $233 billion and $521 billion annually. Far too often, these hard-earned dollars are gone for good, with no chance to be recovered.

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed just how vulnerable federal emergency programs are to waste, fraud, and abuse. As the government rushed to distribute an unprecedented influx of federal spending, the need for rapid deployment, and limited safeguards strained oversight systems and left billions of taxpayer dollars vulnerable to fraud. Once those payments were made, much of the money was impossible to recover. Americans expect the government to respond quickly during times of crisis, but they also expect taxpayer dollars to be protected.

While Congress may never know how much money fraudsters ripped off from the American people, the estimated hundreds of billions of dollars dispersed in fraudulent payments is unacceptable. To combat this preventable problem, House Republicans are bringing forward H.R. 8312 this week, which will establish permanent preventative measures that provide greater oversight of emergency funds and can flag suspicious payments before they are lost for good.

Rep. Pete Sessions’ legislation, H.R. 8312, the Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act, expands U.S. Treasury Fiscal Service’s financial and program integrity services and establishes a permanent Inspector General for Fraud, Accountability, and Recovery to provide sustained oversight during future national emergencies and maintain the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee’s (PRAC) anti-fraud data analytics tools.

By prioritizing fraud prevention, House Republicans are working to ensure that no more taxpayer dollars are exploited by fraudsters during a time of crisis.

Preventing Fraud Through Commonsense Reforms

Fraudsters are stealing billions of taxpayer dollars from federal programs every year. For FY 2025 alone, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) estimates $186 billion of taxpayer dollars were improperly paid through fraudulent actions, and the rate only continues to rise.

In states like Democrat-run Minnesota, weak oversight of state-administered federal programs has allowed fraudsters to steal billions of taxpayer dollars intended to help Americans in need. In Minnesota alone, social services programs have been linked to an estimated $9 billion in fraudulent payments. Despite the availability of tools and resources to prevent improper payments, there is currently no government-wide requirement for federal agencies and state-administered programs to conduct anti-fraud verification before taxpayer dollars are distributed.

This week, House Republicans are advancing legislation to ensure government agencies address fraud risks before taxpayer dollars go out the door. The bill allows agencies to pause, segment, or cancel payments flagged as potentially fraudulent before they are distributed, providing time for corrective action and helping stop fraud before taxpayer dollars are lost.

Chairman James Comer’s measure, H.R. 8464, the Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act, strengthens the federal payment system by building on oversight of state-administered programs, preventing federal agencies from making payments when an agency has deemed a program to be at an elevated risk for fraud or improper payments, and gives the U.S. Treasury new authority to return payment requests to agencies if they appear to be at risk for fraud.

House Republicans are working tirelessly to ensure agencies shift their focus from fraud recovery to fraud prevention in order to responsibly handle taxpayer dollars.

Standing Up Against Bad Actors Committed to Defrauding the United States

Taxpayers expect their hard-earned dollars to be spent responsibly. But since 2003, the federal government has made an estimated $3 trillion of improper payments, including payments lost to waste, fraud, and abuse. Every dollar improperly spent is a dollar taken away from working families.

Billions of taxpayer dollars are lost to fraud every year because of weak oversight and preventable errors. One of the biggest drivers is a practice known as “pay and chase,” where federally funded programs send out payments before verifying whether recipients are eligible or even legitimate. It is a reckless system that invites fraud, wastes taxpayer dollars, and leaves agencies scrambling to recover money after it is already gone.

House Republicans continue to advance commonsense measures to combat fraud, protect taxpayer dollars, and strengthen fiscal responsibility. This week, the House will consider legislation condemning those who defraud taxpayers and supporting reforms that prevent fraud before it occurs, including stronger up-front eligibility verification before federal payments are issued.

H. Res. 1335, sponsored by Rep. Pat Fallon, denounces the individuals who abuse and defraud taxpayer dollars and government entities and pledges that reforms which address fraud prevention will meaningfully improve the financial prosperity of the United States, most notably through up-front verification for eligibility before payments are issued.

House Republicans are committed to advancing commonsense fraud measures and preventing fraud before it occurs.

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The Republican Recap: Week of June 1, 2026

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Here’s a recap of what Republicans achieved on the House Floor this week:

Holding Fraudulent Child Care Programs Accountable ✅

Low-income families rely on federal child care programs so parents can work, provide for their families, and achieve economic freedom. Congress directs taxpayer dollars to support these programs–not to enrich fraudsters.

One such program is the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG), which supports over one million children each year. When gaps in oversight of these programs occur, fraudsters can take advantage. Such abuse was uncovered throughout Minnesota–including its now-infamous "Quality Learing Center." Under Governor Tim Walz, so-called child care programs exploited CCDBG funds and abused taxpayer dollars—something Governor Walz admitted his state had known about since 2012. Fraud and abuse of federal child care dollars will not be tolerated and taxpayer funds must be used for their intended purpose, not siphoned off by bad actors.

This week, House Republicans passed H.R. 7726, a package of eight bills to strengthen oversight, increase accountability, restore public trust in the CCDBG, and ensure taxpayer dollars support children and families—not fraudsters.

Rep. Mary Miller’s legislation, H.R. 7726, the Stop Child Care Scams Act of 2026, requires HHS to withhold funds from states that repeatedly misuse child care dollars, increases state reporting requirements, codifies fraud standards, and imposes stricter penalties on both states and providers found to have misused funds under the CCDBG program.

"President Trump and House Republicans promised to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse in the federal government, and the passage of my Stop Child Care Scams Act is another step toward fulfilling that promise," said Rep. Miller. "This legislation is a major win for taxpayers and will help ensure child care assistance is protected for the vulnerable children and working families who truly depend on it."

What Members Said:

Rep. Julie Fedorchak underscored how the Stop Child Care Scams Act exposes abuses of funding for child care programs—like Minnesota's 'Quality Learing Center.'

Rep. Brad Finstad celebrated the bill’s advancement of House Republicans' goals to deliver for American families, not fraudsters.

Responsibly Funding the Agriculture Industry ✅

Every day, farmers and ranchers across Rural America work to provide the nation with a safe and reliable food supply. Congress has a responsibility to support them through responsible appropriations.

The Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027, invests in agricultural research, rural development programs, and food inspection services. It also cuts burdensome Biden-era regulations on livestock producers.

Additionally, both WIC and SNAP are fully funded based on projected need. This legislation provides $8 billion for WIC, helping low-income mothers access healthy foods, including fruits and vegetables, and funds SNAP at $101.2 billion, allowing eligible families to purchase necessary groceries.

To support President Trump's Make America Healthy Again agenda, the bill provides $7.1 billion for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to strengthen oversight of the nation's food, drug, and medical device supply. The legislation also addresses national security concerns posed by Chinese-owned farmland by increasing oversight of foreign-owned agricultural land. In addition, it invests in land-grant universities to ensure American agricultural research continues to outcompete China.

Rep. Andy Harris’s measure, H.R. 8646, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027, passed the House floor to protect Americans’ food and drug supply, prioritize Americans’ health, and equip America to compete against our adversaries, while upholding the GOP’s commitment to fiscal responsibility through regular order appropriations.

"This bill advances American agriculture by backing the farmers and ranchers who feed our nation, support millions of jobs, and power rural economies. Building on the Trump Administration's commitment to rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse, it eliminates unnecessary spending while preserving investments that strengthen agricultural production and food security," said Rep. Harris. "I’m proud to lead legislation that invests in the farm safety net, agricultural research, and rural infrastructure programs that help producers manage risk, expand production, and remain competitive in a challenging global marketplace."

What Members Said:

Rep. Daniel Webster highlighted how H.R. 8646 restores regular order appropriations while promoting President Trump’s agricultural priorities.

Rep. Juan Ciscomani underlined the bill's efforts to support the hardworking men and women who keep America’s agriculture industry alive.

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Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Recap – Week of June 1, 2026

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Here’s a recap of key moments from House Republican committees during the week:

Agriculture

On Thursday, June 4, the Committee on Agriculture held a full committee hearing "For the Purpose of Receiving Testimony from the Honorable Brooke L. Rollins, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture." In this annual hearing, Secretary Rollins provided an update of USDA’s actions in the last year, including its employee reorganization plan, its efforts to contain the spread of New World screwworm, and its work to implement legislation with historic impacts on agriculture, including the Working Families Tax Cuts, which significantly expanded farm safety net programs.

Appropriations

On Tuesday, June 2, the Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs held a budget hearing on the State Department with Secretary Rubio. Testimony and member questions centered on refocusing U.S. foreign policy and resources on core national security priorities, strengthening alliances, and countering threats from adversaries. The conclusion was clear: no more unfocused spending, no more blank checks, and no more policies that fail to deliver. We are directing resources to the highest impact national security and economic priorities.

On Tuesday, June 2, the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies held an oversight hearing on the Department of Justice with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. Discussion focused on DOJ’s efforts to combat violent crime, dismantle drug cartels, curb the flow of fentanyl, support law enforcement, and ensure federal resources are used effectively to keep American communities safe. Members also examined implementation of congressional priorities and the status of key public safety and justice programs.

On Wednesday, June 3, the Committee on Appropriations held a full committee markup of the Fiscal Year 2027 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Bill and Fiscal Year 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Bill. Taken together, the bills advance priorities including responsible stewardship of public lands and natural resources, infrastructure modernization, transportation safety, housing assistance, and investments that support strong and resilient communities. Following debate and consideration of amendments, both measures were successfully reported.

On Friday, June 5, the Subcommittee on Homeland Security and the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies held a joint markup of the Fiscal Year 2027 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Bill and Fiscal Year 2027 Homeland Security Bill. Comprehensively, the measures invest in the health, education, and well-being of the American people while strengthening border security, supporting frontline personnel, and enhancing the nation's preparedness and resilience. Both bills were successfully reported to the full committee.

Armed Services

On Thursday, June 4, the Committee on Armed Services held a full committee markup of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2027. The FY27 NDAA authorizes $1.15 in discretionary funding, delivering on President Trump’s commitment to bring defense spending up to 4.5% of our GDP, and to reach a topline investment of $1.5 trillion in FY27. It strengthens our ability to deter our enemies, gives servicemembers the support they need to defend our nation, and replenishes key stockpiles–restocking the Arsenal of Freedom.

Revitalizing the defense industrial base is a central goal of the FY27 NDAA, which has been hollowed out after years of underinvestment. The FY27 NDAA expands U.S. production capacity, unleashes private sector investment, opens the door to new and innovative entrants, reduces needless regulations, and creates thousands of skilled jobs for Americans. Importantly, it increases all servicemembers’ pay by 5 to 7% and improves housing, education, and access to childcare for military families. The FY27 NDAA ensures our warfighters have the capabilities they need to prevail in future conflicts by accelerating innovation and prioritizing cutting-edge technologies like hypersonics and autonomous systems.

Education & Workforce

On Wednesday, June 3, the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development held a hearing called "Building an AI-Ready America: Higher Education in the Age of AI." This was the Committee’s seventh hearing in its AI series. The hearing focused on how artificial intelligence is changing higher education. Lawmakers discussed how colleges can use AI to improve learning, prepare students for the jobs of the future, and keep America competitive. As AI reshapes the economy, the challenge is making sure students graduate with the skills they need to succeed in an AI-driven workforce.

On Thursday, June 4, the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions held a hearing called "Examining the Policies and Priorities of the NLRB." For the first time in nearly 20 years, leaders of the NLRB appeared before the Committee. For years the Biden-Harris NLRB put union leaders ahead of workers by making it easier to unionize without a secret-ballot vote and expanding union power through controversial decisions. Because the NLRB sets the rules that govern workers’ rights and unions, its policies affect millions of Americans. The issue is simple: workers—not union leaders or government bureaucrats—should have the final say over whether they join a union.

Energy & Commerce

On Wednesday, June 3, the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade held a hearing called "Examining Legislation to Establish a Federal Comprehensive Privacy and Data Security Law." The hearing covered the SECURE Data Act which creates a single, federal privacy standard that has robust protections for consumers, while giving businesses the certainty they need to invest and grow.

On Wednesday, June 3, the Subcommittee on Environment held a hearing called "Rules of the Road: Examining Legislation to Modernize the Clean Air Act's Mobile Source Requirements." The Clean Air Act is overly burdensome and raises costs for hardworking families across the country. The Committee examined ways to modernize the Clean Air Act and continue to deliver real relief for everyday Americans.

On Thursday, June 4, the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology held a hearing called "Where Are We?: Examining Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Capabilities in the United States." We rely on GPS every single day, from navigation to national defense, but lack a backup system in case of failure. America needs a redundant system to protect everyday life in case of military attack, jamming by nefarious actors, or other failure.

Chairmen Guthrie, Joyce, and Latta also sent a letter requesting the Investigation of foreign adversaries’ efforts to block American data center buildout.

Financial Services

On Thursday, June 4, the Committee on Financial Services held a full committee hearing called "Oversight of Prudential Regulators." The Full Committee, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), examined the prudential regulators’ efforts to tailor regulatory frameworks to today’s financial system while promoting economic growth, maintaining fiscal stability, and fostering innovation, and showcased how the Main Street Capital Access Act complements those efforts.

Foreign Affairs

On Wednesday, June 3, the Committee on Foreign Affairs held a full committee hearing called "Department of State FY 2027 Budget Request: A Commitment to America First Foreign Policy." During his opening remarks, Chairman Mast underscored President Trump and Secretary Rubio’s success in putting America First.

On Thursday, June 4, the East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee held a hearing called "Beijing’s Poison Pipeline: The CCP’s Role in the Fentanyl Crisis." Members examined China's role in the fentanyl crisis, and the positive steps President Trump has taken to impose real consequences on the CCP for their role in flooding American communities with fentanyl.

Homeland Security

On Wednesday, June 3, the Committee on Homeland Security held a full committee hearing called "A Review of the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request for the Department of Homeland Security." DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar discussed the critical security preparations already underway to safeguard upcoming major historic events, including counter-drone capabilities, transportation security enhancements, and law enforcement coordination. Secretary Mullin emphasized that repeated funding disruptions have placed a strain on the DHS workforce, creating recruitment and retention challenges at a time when the nation faces an increasingly complex threat environment.

On Thursday, June 4, the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection held a hearing called "The AI Security Landscape: How Frontier Models, Agentic AI, and AI Coding Tools Are Reshaping Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Resilience." Leaders from Google, the Frontier Model Forum, Corridor Security, and the Electronic Frontier Foundation joined the Committee to discuss how AI is both strengthening our cyber defenses and enabling cybercriminals. The hearing follows a series of Committee engagements with leading AI and cybersecurity stakeholders, including roundtables, a demonstration, and briefings to better understand how advanced AI capabilities are changing the national security and cyber threat landscape.

House Administration

On Wednesday, June 3, the Committee on House Administration held a full committee hearing called “Oversight of the Architect of the Capitol: Addressing Past Lessons, Present Projects, and Future Challenges.”

Judiciary

On Wednesday, June 3, the Judiciary Committee held a full committee markup on the following measures:

H.R. 8481, the Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026 (Hamadeh)
- This act aims to protect victims by providing lifetime, no-contact orders against convicted felons of sexual or violent crimes.
H. J. Res. 1, Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices (Biggs)
- This resolution aims to formally set the Supreme Court at nine justices.
H.R. 5437, the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products Act (McClintock)
- This act will prohibit civil actions brought against a manufacturer or seller of a stone slab product for harm resulting from a third-party using their products.
H.R. 175, the Deport Alien Gang Members Act (McClintock)
- This act will make illegal aliens who are convicted of a crime or associated with criminal gangs inadmissible for entry in the United States.
H.R. 1869, the Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2025 (Hinson)
- This act aims at defending the US against international trade crimes and suspicious trade practices.

On Thursday, June 4, the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet held a hearing called "Medicines and IP: Balancing Innovation and Access," which examined how to balance robust patent rights with greater access to affordable medicines, like generics and biosimilars, to sustain the United States' innovative edge in today's environment.

Natural Resources

On Wednesday, June 3, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on the following measures:

H.R. 2406, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Improvements Act of 2025 (Bonamici)
H.R. 8401, To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow the transport, purchase, and sale of pelts of, and handicrafts, garments, and art produced from, Southcentral and Southeast Alaska northern sea otters that are taken for subsistence purposes (Begich)
H.R. 8542, the Offshore Parity Act of 2026 (Ezell)
H.R. 8904, To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to provide for the regulation of fishing in marine national monuments (Radewagen)

These bills will restore sound science and transparency for fisheries management, promote state management of marine resources and affirm Alaska Native cultural activities.

On Thursday, June 4, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held an oversight hearing called "The State of Our Nation’s Federal Forests and Outlook for the 2026 Wildfire Year." The hearing examined the condition of America’s federal forests, preparations for the 2026 wildfire season, the ongoing efforts to improve forest health and reduce wildfire threats through active management, and received testimony from U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz.

Oversight and Government Reform

On Wednesday, June 3, the Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses held a hearing called "Universal Basic Fraud: Vulnerabilities in Medicaid Waiver Programs." During the hearing, members examined fraud in Ohio’s Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver program that pays people to visit beneficiaries to perform personal care services such as cooking, cleaning, and other household chores.

On Thursday, June 4, the Subcommittee on Government Operations held a hearing called "Hearing with the Commissioners of the Postal Regulatory Commission" to build on the Subcommittee’s broader work examining the U.S. Postal Service’s (USPS) ongoing financial challenges and identifying ways to improve service and increase revenue. In the hearing, members heard from PRC Commissioners about steps being taken to address USPS’s well-documented financial issues and improve service delivery to Americans across all parts of the country.

Rules

On Tuesday, June 2, the Committee on Rules met on the following measures:

H.R. 8646, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027 (Harris)
H.R. 7726, the Stop Child Care Scams Act of 2026 (Miller)
H.R. 7892, the No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026 (Owens)
H.R. 8872, the Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in TANF Act (Carey)

On Wednesday, June 3, the Committee on Rules met on the following measure:

H. Res. 1336 - Provides that the requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House is waived with respect to any resolution reported through the legislative day of June 5, 2026, relating to a measure providing for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33 (Foxx)

This week, the Committee on Rules met twice to report out legislation designed to support rural communities, stop fraud, and grant same-day authority for a reconciliation measure. Members discussed Buy American requirements and the importance of connectivity in rural areas. Rules Republicans detailed the troubling levels of fraud discovered across the country and asserted that any waste of tax dollars is simply unacceptable in the eyes of everyday Americans. Finally, the Committee discussed the need to move quickly regarding any Senate action on fully funding ICE and CBP.

Science, Space, and Technology

On Thursday, June 4, the Subcommittee on Environment held a hearing called "Advancing Environmental Protection Through Science and Technology." The purpose of this hearing was to discuss and review the science and technology activities at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the new Office of Applied Science and Environmental Solutions, and how it relates to the Agency’s long-term research and development efforts for emerging environmental concerns and the use of science in the Agency’s regulatory decision-making processes.

Select Committee on China

On Tuesday, June 2, the Select Committee Chairman introduced the Biotech Investment National Security Act (BINSA) to ensure American investment in adversary biotechnology is subject to the review requirements of the Comprehensive Outbound Investment National Security (COINS) Act. This would apply to biotechnology, including pharmaceutical development, biologics manufacturing, and clinical research and development.

On Wednesday, June 3, the Select Committee Chairman introduced the bipartisan Guarding the U.S. Against Adversarial Robotics Dominance (GUARD) Act to stop Chinese robots. The legislation requires scrutiny of robots made by China and other foreign adversaries and would prohibit the importation of robots determined to be a national security threat to the United States.

On Thursday, June 4, the Select Committee hosted a bipartisan press conference honoring the legacy of the 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre, and the courageous individuals who still face transnational repression from the CCP 37 years later. Special guests included Arthur Liu, proud dad to Olympic Champion figure skater Alysa Liu, and former U.S. Army Chaplain Yan Xiong.

Small Business

On Wednesday, June 3, the Committee on Small Business held a full committee hearing called "Restoring America's Industrial Base: The Role of Small Businesses in National Security." The purpose of this hearing was to examine the critical role small businesses play in restoring and strengthening the American DIB through their contributions in innovation, critical technology development, and support for national security. The hearing highlighted federal pathways and resources that enable small business participation in the defense industrial base.

Transportation and Infrastructure

On Wednesday, June 3, the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee held a hearing called "Future of United States Maritime: Review of Fiscal Year 2027 Maritime Administration and Federal Maritime Commission Budget Requests." Subcommittee Republicans covered a range of issues, including the Trump Administration’s and Congress’ work to promote building ships domestically, training more mariners, increasing the U.S. flag fleet, identifying new sources of cargo, and reinvigorating the American maritime industrial base.

On Thursday, June 4, the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee held a full committee markup of the Fiscal Year 2027 Views and Estimates of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, highlighting the Committee’s BUILD America 250 Act, which provides core infrastructure investments for the nation’s roads, bridges, and other surface transportation infrastructure; historic investments in the U.S. Coast Guard and the nation’s air traffic control system through last year’s budget reconciliation process; and ongoing work to advance the next Water Resources Development Act, pipeline safety legislation, a FEMA reform bill, important aviation safety legislation, and more. The Committee also officially welcomed Rep. Clay Fuller to T&I and approved updated subcommittee rosters.

On Thursday, June 4, the Aviation Subcommittee held a hearing called "Connecting Rural America to the National Airspace System." Subcommittee Republicans highlighted the value of small and rural community airports that serve 46 million Americans, the role they play in their communities, and the challenges they face in maintaining and expanding access.

Ways and Means

On Thursday, June 4, the Committee on Ways and Means held a full committee hearing with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Ways and Means Republicans highlighted the tax relief delivered by the Working Families Tax Cuts to workers, families, farmers, small businesses, and manufacturers during this week’s hearing with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Ahead of the hearing, the Treasury Department released data showing 70 percent of tax filers who received a tax cut earned less than $100,000, destroying a Democrat talking point that Republican tax cuts targeted at waiters, factory workers, and seniors solely benefited billionaires. The hearing examined how pro-family, pro-worker, pro-growth policies gave working families more money through historic tax refunds and bigger paychecks while boosting manufacturing and investment in the United States.

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The Leader’s Floor Lookout: Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Here’s what to watch for on the House Floor today:

Holding Fraudulent Child Care Programs Accountable

Low-income families rely on federal child care programs so parents can work, provide for their families, and achieve economic freedom. Congress directs taxpayer dollars to support these programs–not to enrich fraudsters.

One such program is the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG), which supports over one million children each year. When gaps in oversight of these programs occur, fraudsters can take advantage. Such abuse was uncovered throughout Minnesota–including its now-infamous "Quality Learing Center." Under Governor Tim Walz, so-called child care programs exploited CCDBG funds and abused taxpayer dollars—something Governor Walz admitted his state had known about since 2012.

Fraud and abuse of federal child care dollars will not be tolerated and taxpayer funds must be used for their intended purpose, not siphoned off by bad actors.

Today, House Republicans are bringing forward H.R. 7726, a package of eight bills to strengthen oversight, increase accountability, restore public trust in the CCDBG, and ensure taxpayer dollars support children and families—not fraudsters.

Rep. Mary Miller’s legislation, H.R. 7726, the Stop Child Care Scams Act of 2026, requires HHS to withhold funds from states that repeatedly misuse child care dollars, increases state reporting requirements, codifies fraud standards, and imposes stricter penalties on both states and providers found to have misused funds under the CCDBG program.

House Republicans are advancing commonsense reforms that protect taxpayers and hold accountable those who use child care programs as a front for fraud.

Safeguarding America’s Welfare Systems

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) distributes $16.5 billion each year to support low-income families. Yet current law does not require TANF to measure improper payments, leaving billions of taxpayer dollars vulnerable to waste, fraud, and abuse.

A 2025 Government Accountability Office (GAO) report found that TANF non-assistance spending—which accounts for 78% of total state spending—lacks key financial controls and oversight, making it especially vulnerable to misuse.

House Republicans are advancing reforms to strengthen accountability by requiring the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to track improper payments, report them annually, and develop a strategy to prevent fraud. The bill also prevents states from stockpiling TANF funds by imposing a three-year spending deadline and limiting annual reserves to 15% of grant awards.

Rep. Mike Carey’s measure, H.R. 8872, the Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in TANF Act, roots out the abuse of TANF funds by adding safeguards and ensuring that taxpayer dollars are going where they are meant for – low-income families wanting to get back on their feet.

By strengthening oversight and cracking down on fraud, House Republicans are working to ensure TANF dollars serve the families they were intended to help.

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Scalise: Every Dollar Stolen by Fraudsters Is a Dollar Taken from Working Families

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), and Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-Ill.) to highlight House Republicans' efforts to root out billions of dollars in waste, fraud, and abuse, protect hardworking taxpayers, and hold fraudsters accountable while Democrats continue to oppose commonsense reforms.

Click here or the image above to view Leader Scalise's full remarks.

Highlights from Leader Scalise's remarks:

On House Republicans' commitment to regular order:

“We are bringing a number of bills this week. We're bringing another appropriations bill to the floor, Ag Approps. You look at what Chairman Cole and his members of the Appropriations Committee continue to do, moving bill after bill, out of subcommittee, out of full committee. They've got some more subcommittee and full committee markups, but we're bringing yet another appropriations bill to the floor this week, tomorrow. Get that bill over to the Senate, allow the Senate to start working on a normal appropriations process. It's a commitment Speaker Johnson made the day he came in. He's committed to continuing to follow through so that we don't end up with the Christmas omnibuses that seem to be a pattern around this place, a pattern that we broke. We broke it by getting back to doing the work of Congress, having these appropriations bills move through the process.

“We're bringing other bills too. You're seeing the NDAA being marked up in the Armed Services Committee later this week. Critical, critical bill to our national security, to our Department of War. Chairman Rogers and his committee, I think he told me yesterday they have about 1,000 amendments filed on that bill. They will go through that process over the next few days and produce a great NDAA bill for our country's defense. And then you'll see that bill coming to the floor shortly thereafter. Surface Transportation Bill, that's moved through two committees now, working on that coalition. You'll see that bill moving to the floor.”

On Democrats opposing commonsense fraud reforms:

“We're also bringing, as Chair McClain and Whip Emmer and Mary Miller talked about, some more bills to confront the fraud, the massive, massive fraud that sadly occurs in this country with your taxpayer dollars. And it's not thousands or millions, it's billions of dollars that is being stolen every single year from the hardworking taxpayers of America. And House Republicans are committed to ending it, to exposing it, to giving more tools to the lawmakers, to Justice Department, to others, to root it out and send people to jail who steal your money. And why, for some reason, does every single Democrat continue to oppose every measure we bring to root out this fraud? I think it begs an important question to ask.

“You go back to the One Big Beautiful Bill, we put important fraud prevention measures in there. Bill wasn't just about helping give working families more of their tax dollars back – no tax on tips, no tax on overtime. These are blue-collar workers who are finally starting to get thousands of dollars back in their pocket so they can take a summer vacation, so they can invest maybe for their kids' education fund. But every Democrat voted no. And I don't think it was just because Democrats don't want Americans to have more of their hard-earned money. Democrats also knew that in that bill we had fraud prevention measures that eliminated fraud, that exposed learing centers. Sadly, everybody knows what a learing center is. It wasn't just a typo. It's theft of your money. And how much money? We're talking tens of billions. Dr. Oz estimates over $100 billion just in durable medical equipment and hospice fraud...

“Every Democrat stands in the way of us rooting it out because we're able to take that money, the savings that we get from fraud prevention, and give it back to families in the form of no tax on overtime. Senior citizens, 85% of whom no longer have to pay taxes on their Social Security. That's how much fraud was out there. And every Democrat voted no.”

On holding fraudsters accountable:

“Now we're going to bring these three bills this week. Again, you know, you look at the fraud in TANF. You'll hear the Democrats on the floor. They're going to hide behind children and, oh my gosh, don't take this money away. Well, [Chair] Lisa [McClain] told you the story: $42 million from one fraudster in Minnesota, all under the guise of helping feed children who are needy. That's what they do. They use these programs and they talk about lofty things like helping to feed children and they steal the money from those children to put it in their pockets. Every one of them ought to go to jail. And that money ought to be returned to the taxpayers. Yes, help the people who need it, but take the money away from the fraudsters and send them to prison. That's what we're doing this week. Watch how every Democrat votes on these bills. It's going to be very, very telling.”

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Fox News: GOP urges SCOTUS to reject 'war on American energy' they say would hit families' wallets

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Today, Fox News’ Adam Pack highlighted House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) and House Republicans urging the Supreme Court to side with ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy in a climate lawsuit that would drive up energy costs, threaten domestic energy production, and hand local activists outsized influence over national energy policy. To see highlights of the piece, see below. To read the full article, click here.

Fox News: GOP urges SCOTUS to reject 'war on American energy' they say would hit families' wallets

Rep Gabe Evans calls the Boulder County case an attack on Colorado jobs and American energy independence
June 2, 2026
By Adam Pack

More than 70 lawmakers are lining up against a Colorado county's effort to hold major oil companies financially liable for alleged climate change damages.

The group of House Republicans led by House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., is calling on the Supreme Court to side with ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy in a hotly contested climate change lawsuit that they argue amounts to a costly "war on American energy."

The GOP lawmakers have characterized Boulder County’s lawsuit as a "dangerous overreach" that could leave major fossil fuel companies on the hook for billions of dollars in alleged damages. A positive ruling for the liberal county would encourage more lawsuits that could threaten the financial viability of the fossil fuel industry, they warn.

"Radical activists are trying to use the courts to accomplish what they couldn't achieve through legislation — forcing their radical agenda on the American people and driving energy costs even higher," Scalise said in a statement obtained by Fox News Digital. "These lawsuits would hand local activist politicians the power to dictate national energy policy and threaten the energy producers that power our economy."

Attorneys with the law firm Boyden Gray filed the amicus, or "friend of the court," brief on behalf of the congressional Republicans.

The court is expected to hear oral arguments this fall in Suncor v. Boulder about whether federal law preempts localities from seeking relief for alleged climate damages in state courts. A ruling is expected in 2027.

The case reached the nation’s highest court after the Colorado Supreme Court allowed the yearslong case to proceed under state law, despite long-standing questions about whether localities can seek damages over cross-border and global greenhouse gas emissions. Boulder originally sued the major oil companies in 2018, arguing they knowingly contributed to global warming and misled the public about alleged climate harms.

The Republicans’ amicus brief argues that liability claims belong under federal jurisdiction, because allowing state courts to adjudicate global climate damages would result in a "cacophony of competing state commands" that undermine Congress’ role in setting national energy policy.

"The Court should reject this attempt by Respondents to establish their 'own foreign policy' from a Boulder courthouse," the brief reads.

The signers also warned that a ruling in favor of Boulder County could unleash devastating economic losses for U.S. energy producers.

"The sheer magnitude of the alleged damages would restructure the American energy industry if not bankrupt it altogether — and cause ripple effects worldwide, especially when multiplied by the dozens of similar cases across the country," the brief continued.

The legal battle is also spilling into Colorado politics, where Republicans argue that climate-related lawsuits championed by Democrats threaten jobs and drive up energy costs.

Rep. Gabe Evans, R-Colo., a freshman lawmaker representing a swing district near the city of Boulder, cast the lawsuit as part of Democrats’ efforts to make energy production unaffordable.

"These lawsuits and regulations aren't just attacks on oil and gas companies — they're attacks on Colorado jobs, American energy independence and every family already struggling with higher costs," Evans, who signed the brief, told Fox News Digital. "I will continue fighting to protect Colorado energy workers and unleash the all-of-the-above energy strategy our nation needs."

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Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview – Week of June 1, 2026

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Here’s what to watch for from House Republican committees during the week:

Agriculture

On Thursday, June 4, the Committee on Agriculture will hold a full committee hearing "For the Purpose of Receiving Testimony from the Honorable Brooke L. Rollins, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture."

Appropriations

On Tuesday, June 2, the Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs will hold a budget hearing on the Department of State and Related Programs.

On Tuesday, June 2, the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies will hold an oversight hearing on the Department of Justice.

On Wednesday, June 3, the Committee on Appropriations will hold a full committee markup of the Fiscal Year 2027 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Bill and Fiscal Year 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Bill.

On Friday, June 5, the Subcommittee on Homeland Security and the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies will hold a joint markup of the Fiscal Year 2027 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Bill and Fiscal Year 2027 Homeland Security Bill.

Education & Workforce

On Wednesday, June 3, the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development will hold a hearing called "Building an AI-Ready America: Higher Education in the Age of AI."

On Thursday, June 4, the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions will hold a hearing called "Examining the Policies and Priorities of the NLRB."

Energy & Commerce

On Wednesday, June 3, the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade will hold a hearing called "Examining Legislation to Establish a Federal Comprehensive Privacy and Data Security Law."

On Wednesday, June 3, the Subcommittee on Environment will hold a hearing called "Rules of the Road: Examining Legislation to Modernize the Clean Air Act's Mobile Source Requirements."

On Thursday, June 4, the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology will hold a hearing called "Where Are We?: Examining Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Capabilities in the United States."

Financial Services

On Thursday, June 4, the Committee on Financial Services will hold a full committee hearing called "Oversight of Prudential Regulators."

Foreign Affairs

On Wednesday, June 3, the Committee on Foreign Affairs will hold a full committee hearing called "Department of State FY 2027 Budget Request: A Commitment to America First Foreign Policy."

On Thursday, June 4, the East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee will hold a hearing called "Beijing’s Poison Pipeline: The CCP’s Role in the Fentanyl Crisis."

On Friday, June 5, the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee will hold a hearing called "Confronting the Totalitarian Ortega-Murillo Regime."

Homeland Security

On Wednesday, June 3, the Committee on Homeland Security will hold a full committee hearing called "A Review of the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request for the Department of Homeland Security."

On Thursday, June 4, the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection will hold a hearing called "The AI Security Landscape: How Frontier Models, Agentic AI, and AI Coding Tools Are Reshaping Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Resilience."

House Administration

On Wednesday, June 3, the Committee on House Administration will hold a full committee hearing called “Oversight of the Architect of the Capitol: Addressing Past Lessons, Present Projects, and Future Challenges.”

Judiciary

On Thursday, June 4, the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet will hold a hearing called "Medicines and IP: Balancing Innovation and Access."

Natural Resources

On Wednesday, June 3, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries will hold a legislative hearing on the following measures:

H.R. 2406, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Improvements Act of 2025 (Bonamici)
H.R. 8401, To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow the transport, purchase, and sale of pelts of, and handicrafts, garments, and art produced from, Southcentral and Southeast Alaska northern sea otters that are taken for subsistence purposes (Begich)
H.R. 8542, the Offshore Parity Act of 2026 (Ezell)
H.R. 8904, To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to provide for the regulation of fishing in marine national monuments (Radewagen)

On Thursday, June 4, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands will hold an oversight hearing called "The State of Our Nation’s Federal Forests and Outlook for the 2026 Wildfire Year."

Oversight and Government Reform

On Wednesday, June 3, the Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses will hold a hearing called "Universal Basic Fraud: Vulnerabilities in Medicaid Waiver Programs."

On Thursday, June 4, the Subcommittee on Government Operations will hold a hearing called "Hearing with the Commissioners of the Postal Regulatory Commission."

Rules

On Tuesday, June 2, the Committee on Rules will meet on the following measures:

H.R. 8646, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027 (Harris)
H.R. 7726, the Stop Child Care Scams Act of 2026 (Miller)
H.R. 7892, the No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026 (Owens)
H.R. 8872, the Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in TANF Act (Carey)

Science, Space, and Technology

On Thursday, June 4, the Subcommittee on Environment will hold a hearing called "Advancing Environmental Protection Through Science and Technology."

Small Business

On Wednesday, June 3, the Committee on Small Business will hold a full committee hearing called "Restoring America's Industrial Base: The Role of Small Businesses in National Security."

Transportation and Infrastructure

On Wednesday, June 3, the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee will hold a hearing called "Future of United States Maritime: Review of Fiscal Year 2027 Maritime Administration and Federal Maritime Commission Budget Requests."

On Thursday, June 4, the Aviation Subcommittee will hold a hearing called "Connecting Rural America to the National Airspace System."

Ways and Means

On Thursday, June 4, the Committee on Ways and Means will hold a full committee hearing with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

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The Leader’s Floor Lookout: Week of June 1, 2026

Sun, 31 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Here’s what to watch for on the House Floor this week:

Holding Fraudulent Child Care Programs Accountable

Low-income families rely on federal child care programs so parents can work, provide for their families, and achieve economic freedom. Congress directs taxpayer dollars to support these programs–not to enrich fraudsters.

One such program is the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG), which supports over one million children each year. When gaps in oversight of these programs occur, fraudsters can take advantage. Such abuse was uncovered throughout Minnesota–including its now-infamous "Quality Learing Center." Under Governor Tim Walz, so-called child care programs exploited CCDBG funds and abused taxpayer dollars—something Governor Walz admitted his state had known about since 2012.

Fraud and abuse of federal child care dollars will not be tolerated and taxpayer funds must be used for their intended purpose, not siphoned off by bad actors.

This week, House Republicans are bringing forward H.R. 7726, a package of eight bills to strengthen oversight, increase accountability, restore public trust in the CCDBG, and ensure taxpayer dollars support children and families—not fraudsters.

Rep. Mary Miller’s legislation, H.R. 7726, the Stop Child Care Scams Act of 2026, requires HHS to withhold funds from states that repeatedly misuse child care dollars, increases state reporting requirements, codifies fraud standards, and imposes stricter penalties on both states and providers found to have misused funds under the CCDBG program.

House Republicans are advancing commonsense reforms that protect taxpayers and hold accountable those who use child care programs as a front for fraud.

Rooting out Fraud in Federal Student Aid

Federal student aid programs provide loans, grants, and work-study assistance to help students afford a post-secondary education. But increasingly, fraudsters are exploiting the system by posing as fake "ghost students" and stealing taxpayer-funded aid.

A lack of financial means should never prevent a student from pursuing an education. Yet every dollar lost to fraud is a dollar that cannot go to a deserving student.

In FY24, 9.9 million students received $120.8 billion in aid through the Office of Federal Student Aid. That same year, California online colleges reported that 34% of aid applicants were likely fraudulent, underscoring the need for stronger safeguards.

This week, House Republicans are advancing legislation to combat student aid fraud by requiring the Department of Education to use detection systems to identify suspicious FAFSA applications. Flagged applicants would be required to verify their identity through an in-person meeting or video call before receiving aid. In a 2025 pilot program, the Department estimated these safeguards saved taxpayers more than $1 billion.

H.R. 7892, the No Aid for Ghost Students Act, by Rep. Burgess Owens, tackles fraud in student aid by requiring the Secretary of Education to use a detection system to review, identify, and investigate suspicious FAFSA applications before any aid is distributed. The legislation also strengthens accountability by prioritizing audits of schools that recklessly distribute aid to unscreened or suspicious applicants.

House Republicans will preserve student aid for hardworking and deserving students who have earned it, while carefully protecting federal funds.

Responsibly Funding the Agriculture Industry

Every day, farmers and ranchers across Rural America work to provide the nation with a safe and reliable food supply. Congress has a responsibility to support them through responsible appropriations.

The Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027, invests in agricultural research, rural development programs, and food inspection services. It also cuts burdensome Biden-era regulations on livestock producers and provides $8 billion for WIC, helping low-income mothers access healthy foods, including fruits and vegetables.

To support President Trump's Make America Healthy Again agenda, the bill provides $7.1 billion for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to strengthen oversight of the nation's food, drug, and medical device supply.

The legislation also addresses national security concerns posed by Chinese-owned farmland by increasing oversight of foreign-owned agricultural land. In addition, it invests in land-grant universities to ensure American agricultural research continues to outcompete China.

Rep. Andy Harris’s measure, H.R. 8646, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027, is on the House floor to protect Americans’ food and drug supply, prioritize Americans’ health, and equip America to compete against our adversaries, while upholding the GOP’s commitment to fiscal responsibility through regular order appropriations.

House Republicans remain committed to supporting American agriculture, protecting the food supply, and strengthening our nation's security.

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Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Recap – Week of May 18, 2026

Fri, 22 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Here’s a recap of key moments from House Republican committees during the week:

Appropriations

On Wednesday, May 20, the Committee on Appropriations successfully reported the Fiscal Year 2027 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Bill out of full committee. Led by Subcommittee Chairman Chuck Fleischmann, the measure advances American energy dominance, strengthens national security, and supports innovation that will shape the future.

The work continued with successful full committee consideration of the Fiscal Year 2027 Legislative Branch Bill, led by Subcommittee Chairman David Valadao. The measure supports the core operations of the People’s House, strengthens constituent services and office capacity, and reinforces responsible governance, accountability, and effective oversight.

On Thursday, May 21, the Subcommittee on Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies held a budget hearing on the Department of Transportation, with Secretary Sean Duffy. Testimony and questions reinforced a focus on strong infrastructure and modern networks. From our skies to the seas - and all the highways in between - safe, reliable, and effective transportation systems are critical to the well-being of Americans, communities, and the economy.

The Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies also held a budget hearing on the Department of Veterans Affairs, with Secretary Doug Collins. Testimony and questions centered on improving care, strengthening accountability, and ensuring veterans remain at the forefront of every decision. Enhancing the delivery of services to better support those who have served our nation is a priority we all share.

Additionally, the Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies and the Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies held a joint markup of the Fiscal Year 2027 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Bill and the Fiscal Year 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Bill. Both measures were passed out of Subcommittee and will make their way to the full committee for consideration the week of June 1.

Armed Services

On Tuesday, May 19, the Committee on Armed Services held a full committee hearing called "U.S. Military Posture and National Security Challenges in the Greater Middle East and Africa." Daniel Zimmerman, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Affairs, was joined by the commanders of the U.S. Africa Command and the U.S. Central Command to testify on national security issues in the Middle East and operations in Iran.

Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL) laid out what the U.S. accomplished with Operation Epic Fury:

More than 85% of Iran’s ballistic missile, drone, and naval defense industrial base has been damaged or destroyed.
Iran’s air force has been eliminated.
Over 90% of Iran’s traditional navy has been sunk.
Iran is now far less capable of sustaining terrorist proxies like Hezbollah, the Houthis, and Hamas.

On Wednesday, May 20, the Committee on Armed Services held a full committee hearing called "Department of the Air Force Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request." For years, the Air Force has had to trade off between sustaining legacy systems and developing modern capabilities. As a result of that inadequate funding, the Air Force doesn’t have enough aircraft and autonomous systems. And the lack of maintenance has led to unacceptably low mission capable rates. The president’s FY27 budget proposal ends the lose-lose choice between maintenance and innovation.

On Wednesday, May 20, the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces held a hearing called "Navy FY27 Budget Request for Seapower and Projection Forces." Subcommittee Chairman Trent Kelly (R-MS) made clear how critical it is to increase U.S. shipbuilding. "The global threat environment has only grown more complex and nuanced over the last year,” Kelly said. “Now more than ever, we have to turn the tide of divestment – retiring more hulls than we procure is simply not an option anymore. We are not going to sacrifice capability in a critical window for deterrence."

Education & Workforce

On Wednesday, May 20, the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions held a hearing called "Bad Medicine: Politics, Unions, and Antisemitism in Health Care." This hearing highlighted a disturbing reality: antisemitism is spreading into hospitals and health care unions, leaving Jewish doctors and medical students feeling unsafe and isolated. Hospitals should be places of healing and trust—not political hostility. No American should ever question whether prejudice could affect the care they give or receive. The hearing reinforced Republicans’ view that antisemitism in any workplace, especially in health care, cannot be ignored. It could literally be a matter of life and death.

On Thursday, May 21, the Education and Workforce Committee held a full committee markup on the following measures:

H.R. 8736, the Restoration of Employment Choice for Adults with Disabilities Act (Grothman)
H.R. 8705, the Civics and History Advancement to Restore Learning, Integrity, and Education (CHARLIE) Act (Owens)
H.R. 7362, the Form 5500 Filing Simplification Act (Grothman)
H.R. 7895, the PBM Kickback Prohibition Act (Allen)
H.R. 8684, the Transparency in Billing Act of 2026 (Foxx)

These bills expand employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, strengthen civics and history education, increase health care transparency, lower prescription drug costs, and strengthen retirement security.

Energy & Commerce

On Wednesday, May 20, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing called "Corrosion, Collapse, and Clean-Up: Examining the Potomac Interceptor Collapse." This hearing examined what was known prior to the collapse of the Potomac Interceptor, as well as the cleanup process, and ways that we can effectively maintain our critical infrastructure going forward.

On Wednesday, May 20, the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing called "Examining the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, MACRA, and Opportunities for Payment Reforms." This hearing examined the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, building off our health care affordability series to ensure patients have reliable access to care.

On Thursday, May 21, the Committee on Energy and Commerce held a full committee markup on 16 bills.

Financial Services

On Wednesday, May 20, the Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence held a hearing called "Partnering for Innovation: How Bank-Fintech Collaborations Enhance Financial Infrastructure." The subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Bryan Steil (WI-01), examined how bank-fintech partnerships are modernizing financial services and expanding access to innovative products for consumers and businesses.

On Wednesday, May 20, the Subcommittee on Capital Markets held a hearing called "From Order to Execution: Ensuring Efficient and Transparent Equity Markets." The subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Ann Wagner (MO-02), examined America’s equity markets to ensure the United States sustains its global leadership, superior liquidity, and retail accessibility.

On Thursday, May 21, the Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions held a hearing called "Modernizing the BSA for Financial Crime in the 21st Century." The subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Warren Davidson (OH-08), examined ways Congress can modernize the U.S. anti-money laundering (AML) framework, including by updating defense technology and reducing regulatory burdens and redundancy.

Foreign Affairs

On Wednesday, May 20, the Committee on Foreign Affairs held a full committee hearing called "FY2027 Budget Request: State Department Adjacent Entities." Members examined the mission and budget of the National Endowment for Democracy and the Inter-American Foundation. The hearing marked a continuation of House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast’s focus on restoring command and control over foreign spending and ensure every dollar and every diplomat puts America First.

Homeland Security

On Wednesday, May 20, the Committee on Homeland Security held a full committee hearing called "TSA Modernization: Industry Perspectives on Key Security and Travel Reforms 25 Years After 9/11."

On Thursday, May 21, the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection held a hearing called "State and Local Cybersecurity: Escalating Threats, Federal Partnership, and the Resilience of America’s Communities."

House Administration

On Wednesday, May 20, the Subcommittee on Elections held a hearing called "Examining Best Practices for Strengthening Election Security."

Intelligence

On Wednesday, May 20, the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence held a full committee hearing called "25 Years After 9/11 - Reviewing the 9/11 Commission & Intelligence Reform Impacts," as part of the Committee’s year-long bipartisan review of the 9/11 Commission Report recommendations ahead of the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks later this year.

Judiciary

On Wednesday, May 20, the Judiciary Committee held a full committee hearing called "The Southern Poverty Law Center: Manufacturing Hate." This hearing examined how the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) wrongfully targeted conservative groups and played a role in distorting civil rights policy during the Biden Administration. The hearing explored recently released information revealing how the SPLC funneled money to extremists, raising questions whether the SPLC has been artificially elevating the domestic extremist threat and misleading its donors.

On Thursday, May 21, the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet held a hearing called "Court Packing: A Threat to the Supreme Court’s Legitimacy," which examined the history and perils of court packing and other policy proposals that threaten to undermine the integrity of the judicial branch.

Natural Resources

On Wednesday, May 20, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a hearing called "The Federal Reclamation Program’s Next Century." The hearing examined how outdated federal procurement and permitting processes are driving up costs and delaying critical Bureau of Reclamation infrastructure projects across the American West. Members and witnesses discussed ways to modernize aging water systems, accelerate project delivery and reduce regulatory burdens to support more reliable and proactive water management for communities, agriculture and power customers.

On Wednesday, May 20, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held an oversight hearing called "The Profit Engine Driving Environmental Nonprofits." Members examined how radical environmental organizations abuse statutes intended to combat federal overreach to siphon taxpayer dollars into their coffers to fund endless lawfare campaigns.

On Thursday, May 21, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on the following measures:

H.R. 184, the Action Versus No Action Act (McClintock)
H.R. 2785, the New Mexico Land Grant-Mercedes Historical or Traditional Use Cooperation and Coordination Act (Leger Fernandez)
H.R. 7695, To provide that the final rule titled “Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation” and issued on January 12, 2001 (66 Fed. Reg. 3244) shall have no force or effect and require the Secretary of Agriculture to construct certain roads on National Forest System lands, and for other purposes (Hageman)
H.R. 8682, the Accelerating Forest Management Act (Downing)
H.R. 8686, To amend the Military Land Withdrawals Act of 2013 to withdraw and reserve certain public land in the vicinity of Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona (Gosar)
H.R. 8688, the Forest Health and Wildlife Risk Reduction Act (Hurd)
H.R. 8735, the American Sovereignty and Monterey Historic Military Site Study Act (Panetta)

The hearing examined legislation to streamline environmental reviews to restore forest health, strengthen wildfire prevention efforts and improve military readiness and responsible stewardship across federal lands.

On Thursday, May 21, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held a legislative hearing on the following measures:

H.R. 1010, the Bridging Agency Data Gaps and Ensuring Safety (BADGES) for Native Communities Act (Leger Fernandez)
H.R. 7954, the Don Young Doug LaMalfa Indian Buffalo Management Act (Hurd)
H.R. 8483, the Barona Group of Capitan Grande Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2025 (Issa)
H.R. 8658, the Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act (Kennedy)

The hearing focused on legislation to strengthen tribal sovereignty, support tribally led buffalo restoration and conservation efforts, place culturally significant land into trust and protect Native patients through improved emergency care reporting timelines.

Oversight and Government Reform

On Wednesday, May 20, the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a full committee markup on the following bills:

H.R. 8096, the Duplication Scoring Act of 2026: To require the Comptroller General of the United States to analyze certain legislation in order to prevent duplication of and overlap with existing Federal programs, offices, and initiatives (Burchett)
H.R. 8801, the DC Rejecting Oppressive Automotive Driving Surcharges Act: To prohibit a congestion toll in the District of Columbia (Perry)
H.R. 3087, the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Reauthorization Act: To amend the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act of 2018 to strengthen the powers of the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board, and for other purposes (Watson Coleman)
H.R. 8844, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer Retirement Technical Corrections Act: To correct the inequitable denial of enhanced retirement and annuity benefits to certain U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers (Fitzpatrick)
H.R. 3350, To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 340 East 1st Street in Tustin, California, as the "Ursula Ellen Kennedy Post Office Building" (Kim)
H.R. 4662, To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6444 San Fernando Road in Glendale, California, as the "Paul Ignatius Post Office" (Friedman)
H.R. 8669, To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5951 Riverdale Avenue in Bronx, New York, as the "Eliot L. Engel Post Office" (Torres)

Rules

On Tuesday, May 19, the Committee on Rules met on the following measures:

H.R. 1041, the Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act (Bost)
H.R. 6047, the Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026 (Barrett)
H.R. 1329, the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act (Malliotakis)

This week, the committee met to consider three measures designed to protect Second Amendment rights for the men and women who defended us, improve and expand the benefits veterans and their families rely on, and establish a women’s history museum on the National Mall. Members discussed how the men and women who served are actively avoiding care at the VA for fear a clerical determination will take away their ability to handle a firearm. Rules Republicans also discussed how many benefit programs for our nation’s warriors haven't been adjusted in nearly 30 years. Finally, the committee detailed the need to chronicle the role women played in shaping our nation on the eve of our 250th birthday. Our side of the dais also expressed how, given Democrats’ track record, our fear of gender radicalism hijacking the explicit purpose of this museum was not unfounded.

Science, Space, and Technology

On Wednesday, May 20, the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology held a full committee markup on the following bills:

H.R. 8748, the Surface Transportation Research and Development Act of 2026 (Fong)
H.R. 8790, the Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act (Harrigan)
H.R. 7129, the Water Power Research and Development Reauthorization Act (Bonamici)

All three bills were favorably reported to the House by voice vote.

On Thursday, May 21, the Subcommittee on Environment held a hearing called "Research-Driven Resilience: Applying Science to Secure U.S. Water Systems from Cyber Threats." The purpose of this hearing was to examine how environmental research and development (R&D) can enhance efforts to protect the nation’s drinking water and wastewater systems from increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.

Select Committee on China

On Tuesday, May 19, the Select Committee on China held a hearing called "Crime, Corruption, and Power: The Rise of CCP-linked Scam Networks Targeting Americans and Threatening U.S. Security," and released a report of the same name.

On Thursday, May 21, the Select Committee on China released a report entitled “Bankrolling Beijing: U.S. Banks Raised Billions for a Chinese Military Company,” which found that JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America helped a Chinese company with ties to forced labor and China’s military raise billions of dollars.

Small Business

On Wednesday, May 20, the Committee on Small Business held a full committee markup on the following bills:

H.R. 4238, the Disaster Loan Accountability and Reform Act (Moore)
H.R. 8879, the Oversight and Transparency for Small Business Certifications Act of 2026 (Olszewski)
H.R. 826, the COVID Fraud Transparency Act of 2025 (Williams)
H.R. 8880, the Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026 (Simon)
H.R. 8881, the SBA Artificial Intelligence Utilization Act of 2026 (Finstad)
H.R. 8882, the Main Street Competes Act (Scholten)
H.R. 915, the Small Business Technological Act of 2025 (Alford)
H.R. 2804, the Protecting Small Business Competitions Act of 2025 (Velázquez)
H.R. 5498, the Small Business Health Options Awareness Act of 2025 (Van Duyne)

On Thursday, May 21, the Committee on Small Business held a full committee hearing called "Building the Future: How Small Home Builders are Closing America’s Housing Gap." The purpose of this hearing was to examine the critical role small home builders play in closing America’s housing gap and identify persistent challenges that impede their ability to meet growing demand.

Transportation and Infrastructure

On Thursday, May 21, the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved the BUILD America 250 Act (H.R. 8870), a bipartisan, five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill that invests in America’s roads, bridges, transit, rail transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs. In particular, the BUILD America 250 Act focuses on core surface transportation infrastructure programs, provides the largest ever investment in America’s bridges, cuts red tape in transportation project permitting, encourages innovation, provides the first ever autonomous commercial motor vehicle framework, ensures electric vehicles also pay for the use of the roads, institutes significant passenger rail reforms, and improves rail and highway safety across the country.

Veterans’ Affairs

On Wednesday, May 20, the Committee on Veterans' Affairs held a full committee legislative hearing on 19 bills. The hearing examined a broad package of legislative proposals to reform and reauthorize key Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs and authorities — many of which have operated under expired authorizations for nearly 30 years. Members reviewed bills and discussion drafts addressing VA healthcare delivery, infrastructure, benefits, workforce, research, and accountability, including major proposals such as the VISN Reform Act of 2025, the VA National Formulary Act of 2025, and the Leasing and Infrastructure Act of 2025, alongside additional measures on procurement, homelessness, transition assistance, and benefits modernization. The hearing provided VSOs and external stakeholders an opportunity to share their views on the legislation. While stakeholders offered specific feedback on individual proposals, there was broad agreement that reauthorization is necessary and that it is time for Congress to revisit these laws and update them to meet the needs of today’s veterans.

Ways and Means

On Wednesday, May 20, the Subcommittee on Tax will hold a hearing called "Tax Subcommittee Hearing on Your Paycheck, Returned: How the Working Families Tax Cuts Delivered for Americans." Republican and Democrat differences on taxes were on clear display during the hearing. Republican witnesses – an adoptive father, small business owner, restaurant server, and steelworker – shared how the new tax relief in the Working Families Tax Cuts personally benefitted them and millions of other working Americans. Meanwhile, the lone Democrat witness began her testimony by calling on Congress to “raise taxes”, a position that aligns with every House and Senate Democrat who voted to raise taxes by an average of 22 percent on every taxpayer.

On Thursday, May 21, the Committee on Ways and Means held a full committee markup on the following bills:

H.R. 3164, the Main Street Pharmacy Access Act (Smith)
H.R. 8163, the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act of 2026 (Murphy)
H.R. 8875, the Improving Home Dialysis Act of 2026 (Miller)
H.R. 8883, the Protecting Seniors and Stopping Fraudsters Act (Van Duyne)
H.R. 8871, the DME Scammer Prevention Act of 2026 (Bean)
H.R. 8884, the Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act (Scott)
H.R. 8873, the Recover COVID Unemployment Fraud in Banks Act (Van Duyne)
H.R. 8872, the Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in TANF Act (Carey)

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