The U.S. House of Representatives is set for a busy legislative week starting Monday, August 31, with a diverse agenda including votes on monument designation, criminal justice reform, and technical amendments to federal law. The week's schedule outlines morning hours, legislative business, and specific voting times.
Monday's session will see votes postponed until 6:30 p.m., with several bills considered under suspension of the rules. These include S. 858, the Hershel ‘Woody' Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act, and H.R. 8481, known as Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026. Other significant legislation includes the Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2025 and the NDO Fairness Act, alongside numerous technical amendments to various U.S. Code titles. The Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act and the LACA bill are also on Monday's agenda.
The legislative pace continues through the balance of the week, with sessions scheduled from Tuesday through Thursday. Key items include H.R. 6500, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027, and H.J. Res. 1, proposing a constitutional amendment to mandate nine Supreme Court justices. Additionally, resolutions recommending contempt of Congress for Michael Joseph and Hector Roos are slated for consideration by the Ethics Committee.
Further legislation to be considered includes the Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026, a resolution condemning socialism, and the Protecting Domestic Mining Act. The Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act is also on the docket. The House may also consider a resolution censuring Representative Chuck Edwards.