Federal activity, week of Aug. 19–26, 2026: 1 bill passed, 8 introduced
By OurElected · AI-assisted, reviewed before publication.
A light week in Congress: the Senate passed the Lunar Landing Day Act, and eight House bills entered committee across water, environment, and education.
Congress produced no new laws and no executive orders in the week of August 19–26. The Senate passed one bill — designating a Lunar Landing Day — while eight House bills were introduced and sent to committee, covering topics from Chesapeake Bay restoration to Native American land settlements.
Senate passes Lunar Landing Day Act
The Senate passed S. 5123, the Lunar Landing Day Act, sponsored by Sen. Tim Sheehy (R-MT), on August 20.
Why it matters: Why it matters: The bill now moves to the House, where it must pass before it can be sent to the president for signature into law.
Read source →House bill targets antisemitism in education
Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL-6) introduced H.R. 8476, the No Antisemitism in Education Act of 2026, on August 20; it is now in committee.
Why it matters: Why it matters: The bill's committee referral is the first procedural step before any floor consideration — most introduced bills do not advance beyond this stage.
Read source →Two bills address Native American land disputes
Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK-4) introduced H.R. 2827 to settle certain Indian land disputes in Illinois, and Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-CA-23) introduced H.R. 3925, the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Land Exchange Act — both on August 20 and both now in committee.
Why it matters: Why it matters: Land-settlement and land-exchange bills for tribal nations typically require coordination between Congress and the Interior Department before taking effect, so committee review is an early and often lengthy step.
Read source →Chesapeake Bay and bird habitat bills introduced
Rep. Robert Scott (D-VA-3) introduced the Chesapeake Bay WATERS Act (H.R. 6893) and Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI-6) introduced the Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 (H.R. 3276), both on August 20.
Why it matters: Why it matters: Both bills were referred to committee, where environmental legislation often stalls without majority support for a hearing — neither has a scheduled markup date in the facts provided.
Read source →NOAA harassment prevention bill introduced
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-1) introduced H.R. 2406, the NOAA Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Improvements Act of 2025, on August 20; it is in committee.
Why it matters: Why it matters: The bill would apply specifically to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, an agency not currently covered by a standalone harassment-prevention statute of this kind, according to the bill's scope.
Read source →Sources
Official congressional and federal records used to verify the issue.
- S. 5123 — Lunar Landing Day Act · 2026-08-20
- H.R. 7889 — AWRC Act of 2025 · 2026-08-20
- H.R. 2827 — To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes. · 2026-08-20
- H.R. 8476 — No Antisemitism in Education Act of 2026 · 2026-08-20
- H.R. 2406 — National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Improvements Act of 2025 · 2026-08-20
- H.R. 309 — National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach Act · 2026-08-20
- H.R. 3276 — Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 · 2026-08-20
- H.R. 6893 — Chesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Education, Restoration, and Science (WATERS) Act · 2026-08-20
- H.R. 3925 — Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Land Exchange Act
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