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Puerto Rico Governor González names 2027 congressional top prioritiesGovernor Jenniffer González outlined the priorities on 5 November 2026.congress · Amira Haddad · 2026-11-06Democrats win full control of both US Congress chambers in midterm electionsThe result transfers all congressional committee, scheduling, subpoena and spending agenda authority to the party.spending leads · Nora Castellanos · 2026-11-04Justice Department seeks Washington ballot set aside; 10 states redrew districts earlyTwo separate actions relating to US electoral processes have been documented.government & politics · Henrik Lindqvist · 2026-11-03Donald Trump won Iowa by more than 13 points in 2024Republicans hold all Iowa congressional seats and state legislature supermajorities, per reporting filed October 28 2026.meetings and votes · Nora Castellanos · 2026-10-28Justice Department charges two former FBI officials with false statements to CongressCharges were announced on 24 October 2026.congress · Amira Haddad · 2026-10-24Puerto Rico advances bill creating public registers for congressional investment proposalsThe consolidated substitute measure was filed 17 October 2026, merging two existing Senate bills.congress · Amira Haddad · 2026-10-17Puerto Rico governor signs resolution requesting US statehoodJoint Resolution 66-2026 was signed Friday, formally asking Congress to admit the territory.congress · Amira Haddad · 2026-10-17S2403 Retire through Ownership Act becomes Public Law 119-124Congress.gov logged the public law designation on 15 October 2026.congress · Amira Haddad · 2026-10-16
All 30Puerto Rico attorney requests Congress designate island incorporated territorySan Juan Daily Star filed reporting of the formal letter to all members of Congress on 14 October 2026.congress · Amira Haddad · 2026-10-14Shelby Amendment signed into law October 1998 requiring public grantee data accessCongress enacted Public Law 105-277 that month, establishing public access rules for grantee produced data.congress · Amira Haddad · 2026-10-12Hidalgo State Congress opens public question registration for 2026 hearingsPublic question registration for 2026 legislative hearings is available via the legislature's official website as of 12 October 2026.congress · Amira Haddad · 2026-10-12Congress passes legislation redesignating Chiricahua National Monument as a national parkThe congressional action was completed on September 30, 2026.congress · Amira Haddad · 2026-10-11Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner Hernández to co-sponsor Torres legislative projectHernández made the announcement on October 10, 2026.more · Amira Haddad · 2026-10-11Ukraine provides US Congress, executive branch with requested sanctions target listReporting on the submission was filed 7 October 2026.congress · Amira Haddad · 2026-10-11Government to submit dual anti-terror laws requiring absolute congressional majoritiesMeasures will receive automatic Constitutional Court review, per 7 October 2026 filing.more · Amira Haddad · 2026-10-10Nearly 200 Congressional Democrats submit letter opposing Head Start English-only ruleThe formal opposition letter was dated 6 October 2025 and included Puerto Rico's resident commissioner among signatories.more · Nora Castellanos · 2026-10-10University of Michigan publishes congressional agency interaction studyThe 2026 work appears in the American Journal of Political Science; coverage filed October 7 2026.more · Amira Haddad · 2026-10-10Baja California constitutional articles mandate government reports for legislative accountabilityArticles 22 and 81 establish the requirement before state congress and city councils, filed October 9 2026.meetings and votes · Amira Haddad · 2026-10-10GAO finds Army Corps omitted environmental mitigation on over 50 projectsThe Government Accountability Office report was filed October 9 2026, and notes the agency did not explain the gaps to Congress.congress · Amira Haddad · 2026-10-091988 brought Hansen climate testimony and IPCC foundingThat year included both congressional testimony and the United Nations establishing its core climate science body.congress · Amira Haddad · 2026-10-08DOJ will not appeal Silencer Shop Foundation v. ATF, Solicitor General tells CongressSolicitor General D. John Sauer notified Congress of the decision on September 24.congress · Amira Haddad · 2026-10-03Senate Agrees to Designate October 2026 as Substance Use Prevention MonthSRES866 passed by unanimous consent on September 30, 2026, with a preamble.congress · Amira Haddad · 2026-10-02S. 2398 Becomes Public Law No. 119-118The Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act was recorded as Public Law No. 119-118 on September 30, 2026.congress · Amira Haddad · 2026-10-01Texas, Florida Republican legislatures pursue redistricting for up to nine House seatsReporting filed 30 September 2026 describes the legislative push as unusual.meetings and votes · Henrik Lindqvist · 2026-10-012nd Puerto Rico Community Congress scheduled for 7 October in PonceINSEC has announced the gathering will be hosted at the Ponce Fair Complex.congress · Amira Haddad · 2026-09-30Congressional Record Volume 172, Issue 154 published September 29 2026New issue posted at the close of federal fiscal year 2026 alongside final quarter spending data.rules and notices · Amira Haddad · 2026-09-30Congress urges Interior to halt transfer of Yosemite ranchA bipartisan group of 153 lawmakers sent a letter to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum requesting the Department of the Interior abandon its plan to transfer the 83-acre Hazel Green Ranch to private ownership.congress · Amira Haddad · 2026-09-30HR7250 designated Public Law 119-113Congress.gov recorded the public law assignment on 25 September 2026.congress · Amira Haddad · 2026-09-29HR3657 Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act designated Public Law 119-112Congress.gov logged the public law assignment for the measure on 25 September 2026.congress · Amira Haddad · 2026-09-29S790 trails center redesignation bill enacted as Public Law 119-117Congress.gov records the measure received public law designation on 25 September 2026.congress · Amira Haddad · 2026-09-29

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Puerto Rico Governor Jenniffer González stated on Thursday that statehood, Medicaid funding, and SNAP transition will be her top priorities for the 2027 US Congress.Puerto Rico Governor González names 2027 congressional top prioritiesUnited States Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in midterm elections.Democrats win full control of both US Congress chambers in midterm electionsDemocrats will now control all congressional committees, legislative scheduling, subpoena powers, and government spending agenda.Democrats win full control of both US Congress chambers in midterm electionsUnited States midterm elections are being held to decide control of both chambers of the US Congress.Democrats win full control of both US Congress chambers in midterm electionsDemocrats won control of both chambers of the United States Congress in the midterm elections.Democrats win full control of both US Congress chambers in midterm electionsThe United States Department of State notified US Congress on 6 November 2026 that it had authorized a potential sale of 11 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to Mexico.Democrats win full control of both US Congress chambers in midterm elections
All 12PolicyMap with Loyola Law School data states 10 US states adopted new congressional district maps outside the normal decennial cycle after summer 2025.Justice Department seeks Washington ballot set aside; 10 states redrew districts earlyThe Supreme Court's ruling on this appeal will immediately impact California ballot counting procedures for the midterm elections which will determine control of the U.S. Congress.Federal Reserve announces enforcement action against American Express on money laundering controlsDonald Trump won Iowa by more than 13 points in 2024, with Republicans holding all congressional seats and state legislature supermajorities.Donald Trump won Iowa by more than 13 points in 2024Democratic control of Congress grants authority over government spending, executive nominations, and oversight of the Trump administration.Donald Trump won Iowa by more than 13 points in 2024On 2026-10-24 the US Department of Justice announced charges against former FBI officials Nikki Floris and Bradley Benavides for making false statements to Congress.Justice Department charges two former FBI officials with false statements to CongressThe project establishes public registers to document investment initiatives proposed by congress members, allowing citizens to consult who proposed specific works and their characteristics.Puerto Rico advances bill creating public registers for congressional investment proposals

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