Federal weekly: 6 bills passed the House, Trump signed an executive order on defense supply chains
By OurElected · AI-assisted, reviewed before publication.
A roundup of federal action for the week of July 20–27, 2026 — one executive order, six House-passed bills, and five introductions.
The House passed six bills the week of July 20, covering disability work incentives, a teacher tax deduction expansion, and several public-land transfers. President Trump signed E.O. 14415 on July 20, directing changes to how the Defense Department sources critical materials. None of the six bills has cleared the Senate yet.
Trump signs executive order on defense supply chains
President Trump signed E.O. 14415 on July 20, directing federal action to secure defense supply chains and prioritize domestic acquisition of critical materials.
Why it matters: Why it matters: An executive order carries immediate legal force across the executive branch, meaning Defense Department procurement rules can begin shifting before Congress acts.
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The House passed HR 8884, sponsored by Rep. Austin Scott (R-GA-8), which raises the earnings and savings limits that determine when disabled individuals lose SSDI or SSI benefits.