The U.S. House of Representatives is set to convene for a busy legislative week starting Monday, August 31, with a focus on a range of bills including technical amendments, national monuments, and significant policy acts.
On Monday, the House will begin with morning hour at noon, followed by legislative business at 2:00 p.m., with votes postponed until 6:30 p.m. Key legislation under consideration includes the Hershel ‘Woody' Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act, Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026, and the Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2025. Several technical amendments to various titles of the United States Code are also on the agenda, alongside the Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act and the LACA bill.
The legislative schedule continues through the week, with the House meeting for business on Tuesday, September 1, at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday at noon after a 10:00 a.m. morning hour, and Thursday at 9:00 a.m., with final votes expected by 3:00 p.m. Bills slated for consideration include the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027, and a joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to mandate nine Supreme Court justices.
Additionally, resolutions recommending contempt of Congress for Michael Joseph and Hector Roos for non-compliance with subpoenas from the Committee on Ethics are on the docket. Other significant legislation includes the Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026, a resolution condemning socialism, the Protecting Domestic Mining Act, and the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act. A resolution censuring Representative Chuck Edwards may also be considered.