Congress
Why this is rated elevated
111 public laws enacted as of 2026-09-25 per GovInfo. Senate schedule shows remaining session days in October, November, and December 2026. Recent activity includes appropriations and nominations.
Elevated: Some indicators are outside normal ranges or a known risk is developing. Core functions are unaffected. Methodology
What is this?
Congress is the group that writes the country's laws.
How it's doing: Still working, but something is a little off.
About this area
Tracks legislative activity, key votes, and the congressional calendar.
Indicators
Latest readings. Changes are shown without judgment of whether up or down is better.
| Indicator | Latest |
|---|---|
Bills enacted this Congress Source: GovInfo | 111laws |
Scheduled session days left this year Source: U.S. Senate | 31days |
Charts
Timeline of developments
Public Law 119-111 enacted (opens original release)
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 was published as Public Law 119-111.
Source: GovInfoMultiple public laws enacted (opens original release)
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act, Local Access to Courts Act, and Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act were published.
Source: GovInfoSenate confirms district judge (opens original release)
Angela Veronica Colmenero was confirmed as United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas.
Source: U.S. SenateContinuing Appropriations enacted (opens original release)
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 was published as Public Law 119-103.
Source: GovInfo
Sources and citationsWhere this info comes from
- 1.Public and Private Laws - New items on GovInfo
GovInfo. Accessed Sep 28, 2026.
- 2.Tentative 2026 Legislative Schedule
U.S. Senate. Accessed Sep 28, 2026.
- 3.Nominations Confirmed (Civilian)
U.S. Senate. Accessed Sep 28, 2026.
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