Legislative Intelligence Briefing - Saturday, April 25, 2026 | Apogee

OVERNIGHT LEGISLATIVE INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING

April 24–25, 2026

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Congress is in recess (next session April 27). The House passed H.R. 4690 (Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act) on April 22 by a narrow 215–202 margin. FY2027 appropriations cycle is in active budget hearing phase with 55 member offices accepting constituent requests and multiple subcommittee hearings scheduled for the week ahead. One regulatory filing with significant compliance implications was published.

HOUSE FLOOR ACTION

H.R. 4690 – Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act: Passed

Vote: 215–202 (Roll No. 134), April 22, 2026
Motion to Recommit: Failed 203–214 (Roll No. 133)
Procedure: Considered under closed rule (H. Res. 1189) with one hour of general debate
Status: Passed House; next action pending Senate consideration
Significance: Narrow party-line passage indicates contentious floor debate. Bill repeals certain Federal building energy efficiency performance standards and amends the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970.

BILLS SCHEDULED FOR HOUSE FLOOR CONSIDERATION (Week of April 27)

The following bills are on the House floor schedule under suspension of the rules or rule consideration:

H.R. 7386 – First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act of 2026
H.R. 2289 – American Broadband Deployment Act of 2026
H.R. 7022 – Mystic Alerts Act
H.R. 1681 – Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act
H.R. 1343 – Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act
H.R. 5200 – Emergency Reporting Act
H.R. 5201 – Kari's Law Reporting Act
H.R. 2493 – Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025
H.R. 3419 – Telehealth Network and Telehealth Resource Centers Grant Programs Reauthorization
H.R. 2319 – Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2025
S. 1020 – Hydropower Project Construction Timeline Extension
S. 98 – Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025

COMMITTEE HEARINGS SCHEDULED (Week of April 27–May 3)

Budget Hearings (FY2027 Appropriations):

April 28, 2:00 PM – Senate Departments of Labor, HHS, and Education Subcommittee: Department of Education budget hearing (Dirksen 124)
April 28, 2:00 PM – Senate Commerce, Justice, Science Subcommittee: NASA budget hearing (Dirksen 138)
April 29, 6:30 PM – Senate Energy and Water Development Subcommittee: National Nuclear Security Administration budget hearing (Dirksen 124)
April 30, 2:00 PM – Senate Military Construction, Veterans Affairs Subcommittee: Department of Veterans Affairs budget hearing (Dirksen 124)
April 30, 2:30 PM – Senate Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee: U.S. Forest Service budget hearing (Dirksen 138)

House Budget Hearings:

April 27, 7:30 PM – House Strategic Forces Subcommittee: DOD missile defense activities (Russell 222)
April 27, 7:30 PM – House Commerce, Justice, Science Subcommittee: NASA budget (Rayburn 2358-A)
April 27, 8:00 PM – House Interior, Environment Subcommittee: EPA budget (Rayburn 2008)
April 27, 8:00 PM – House Labor, HHS, Education Subcommittee: Department of Labor budget (Rayburn 2358-C)
April 28, 1:00 PM – House Environment Subcommittee: NOAA FY2027 budget (Rayburn 2318)
April 28, 2:00 PM – House Ways and Means Committee: Full Committee Hearing with Health System CEOs (Longworth 1100)
April 28, 2:00 PM – House Financial Services Committee: "Prioritizing Main Street: Evaluating the Impact of Capital Proposals on Economic Growth and American Communities" (Rayburn 2128)
April 28, 2:00 PM – House Judiciary Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee: "From Tool to Weapon: The FACE Act and the Dangers of Federalizing Criminal Law" (Rayburn 2141)

Other Hearings:

April 27, 5:00 PM – House Rules Committee: Hearing on H.R. 7567 (Farm, Food, and National Security Act), H.R. 2616 (Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act), S. Con. Res. 33 (Budget Resolution), and S. 1318 (Foreign Intelligence Accountability Act) (Capitol H-313)
April 28, 1:30 PM – Senate Armed Services Committee: Closed hearing on Special Operations Command and Cyber Command posture (Capitol Visitor Center 217), followed by open session (SD-G50)
April 28, 2:00 PM – Senate Foreign Relations Committee: Nomination hearing for Darrell Owens as OSCE Representative (Dirksen 419)

APPROPRIATIONS CYCLE STATUS

Current Phase: Public Testimony Submissions (Active)

Key Signals:

55 member offices have opened FY2027 appropriations request portals as of April 22, 2026
Sample of active member portals:
Rep. John W. Mannion (D-NY-22): https://mannion.house.gov/fy27-appropriations-requests
Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-CA-51): https://sarajacobs.house.gov/appropriations-requests
Rep. Troy A. Carter (D-LA-2): https://troycarter.house.gov/services/fy27-appropriations-requests
Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA-10): https://collins.house.gov/services/fy27-appropriations-requests
Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-NY-13): https://espaillat.house.gov/appropriations-requests
Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX-30): https://sessions.house.gov/appropriations-requests
Rep. Donald Norcross (D-NJ-1): https://norcross.house.gov/fy27-appropriations-requests
Rep. Jesús G. "Chuy" García (D-IL-4): https://chuygarcia.house.gov/appropriations-requests
Rep. Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (D-GA-4): https://hankjohnson.house.gov/appropriations-requests
Rep. Laura Friedman (D-CA-32): https://friedman.house.gov/fy27-appropriations-requests

Advocacy Guidance: Submit written testimony to all relevant subcommittees. Follow committee formatting rules (5 pages max for House, 4 for Senate). Cite prior committee actions on your issue.

Next Phase: 302(b) Allocations (6 days away, approximately May 1)

REGULATORY FILINGS

Form PF; Reporting Requirements for All Filers (CFTC/SEC)

Type: Proposed Rule
Published: April 24, 2026
Comment Period Closes: June 23, 2026 (59 days remaining)
Agencies: Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Securities and Exchange Commission
Summary: Proposed amendments to Form PF (confidential reporting form for SEC-registered investment advisers to private funds) to eliminate certain filing and reporting obligations, streamline requirements, and reduce compliance burden.
Link: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/24/2026-07993/form-pf-reporting-requirements-for-all-filers

Administrative Rulemaking, Guidance, and Enforcement Procedures (DOT)

Type: Final Rule
Published: April 27, 2026
Effective Date: May 27, 2026
Agencies: Transportation Department (FMCSA, NHTSA, FTA, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration)
Summary: Final rule reinstates and expands procedural reforms for DOT rulemakings, guidance documents, and enforcement actions. Updates internal policies and procedures for rulemaking issuance, guidance document review and clearance, and enforcement proceedings.
Link: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/27/2026-08144/administrative-rulemaking-guidance-and-enforcement-procedures

PRESIDENTIAL ACTION

Eligibility of the Board of Peace To Receive Defense Articles and Defense Services

Type: Presidential Determination
President: Donald Trump
Signed: April 8, 2026
Published: April 24, 2026
Authority: Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and Arms Export Control Act
Link: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/24/2026-08126/eligibility-of-the-board-of-peace-to-receive-defense-articles-and-defense-services-under-the-foreign

CONGRESSIONAL SESSION STATUS

House: Not in session; reconvenes April 27, 2026
Senate: Not in session; reconvenes April 27, 2026
Next Recess: Senate State Work Period begins May 4; House Memorial Day recess begins May 25

ACTION ITEMS

For Appropriations Advocates: Submit written testimony to relevant subcommittees before May 1 (302(b) Allocations phase begins). Use member office portals to identify which offices are accepting requests.
For Private Fund Advisers: Review proposed Form PF amendments (comment deadline June 23, 2026). Assess impact of streamlined reporting requirements on compliance operations.
For Transportation Industry: Monitor DOT procedural rule implementation (effective May 27, 2026). Review updated guidance document and enforcement procedures.
For House Members: Prepare for floor votes on broadband, healthcare, and emergency services bills scheduled for week of April 27.