Daily Policy Brief – April 15, 2026

🏛️ Daily Policy Brief – April 15, 2026

Your daily breakdown of legislative activity.

Federal

H.J. Res. 140 (RDS) –
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.
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H. Res. 1171 (IH) –
Supporting the designation of the week of April 20 through April 24, 2026, as National Home Visiting Week.
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H.R. 8251 (IH) –
Protecting America’s Orchardists and Nursery Tree Growers Act
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H. Res. 1173 (IH) –
Expressing support for the designation of April 2026 as Second Chance Month.
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H. Res. 1168 (IH) –
Recognizing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for their work in protecting communities from violent criminals and illegal aliens.
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Why it matters: Could impact policy direction.

H. Res. 1170 (IH) –
Supporting the designation of April 10 as Dolores Huerta Day, in honor of the accomplishments and legacy of the trailblazing labor and civil rights leader Dolores Huerta.
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H. Res. 1169 (IH) –
Honoring the 2026 Olympians and Paralympians from Oregon.
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H. Res. 1172 (IH) –
Providing for the expulsion of Representative Tony Gonzales from the United States House of Representatives.
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Why it matters: Could impact policy direction.

H. Res. 1167 (IH) –
Expressing support for the designation of the month of April 2026 as Parkinson’s Awareness Month.
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Big picture: Reflects broader legislative trends.

H.R. 8170 (IH) –
Multilateral Alignment of Technology Controls on Hardware Act
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S. 4106 (IS) –
Rx Access, Choice, Cost Equity, and Supply Stability Act
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Big picture: Reflects broader legislative trends.

S. 2351 (RS) –
Space Exploration Research Act
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Why it matters: Could impact policy direction.

S.J. Res. 162 (IS) –
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to Bulletin 2015–07 re: in-person collection of consumer debt.
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Why it matters: Could impact policy direction.

S.J. Res. 161 (IS) –
To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
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S.J. Res. 160 (IS) –
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2023–01: Unlawful Negative Option Marketing Practices.
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