The Leader's Floor Lookout: Week of August 31, 2026
Here’s what to watch for on the House Floor this week:
Condemning Socialism and Protecting American Elections
Socialism is one of the most destructive ideologies in world history, time and time again proving itself to be a failed experiment that only leads to communist regimes, totalitarian rule, and brutal dictatorships. More than 100 million people have been killed as a result of the mass murders and famines that accompany failed socialist states.
America is seeing a troubling rise in support for socialism. This extremist ideology is no longer just a threat from abroad, it’s growing within our own borders as more and more socialists are running for office. The dangerous policies pushed by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) seek to dismantle the system our founding fathers put in place. Not only does the DSA call for abolishing the U.S. Senate, implementing ranked-choice voting, and replacing the two-party system, but they also advocate for noncitizens to vote in American elections.
House Republicans believe in the importance of upholding American freedoms and ensuring the integrity and security of elections. We cannot allow history to be ignored and the threat of socialism to grow unchallenged in America. House Republicans are bringing forward a resolution to condemn socialism in all forms and the extremist policies of the DSA.
Rep. Jeff Crank’s resolution, H. Res. 1490, condemns socialism in all its forms and the radical left Democratic Socialists of America. This resolution also condemns specific DSA policies, including allowing noncitizens to vote in American elections, and pledges to protect Americans’ right to vote.
House Republicans will always fight to prevent socialist ideologies from taking hold in America and preserve the rights and freedoms for the American people.
Preserving the Legitimacy of the Supreme Court
Our Founding Fathers created a system to protect Americans from concentrated power by establishing three coequal branches of government: legislative, executive, and judicial. As the highest court, the Supreme Court serves as a critical check on the other branches of government and safeguards the rights and freedoms of every American.
But today, this system is under attack. Radical left Democrats and the DSA want to politicize and restructure the Supreme Court, effectively destroying the constitutional safeguards our Founders put in place.
For years, Democrats have called for packing the Supreme Court with more left-wing judges and now the DSA is going even further by calling to abolish the Supreme Court and replace it with a judicial system subordinate to Congress.
We cannot allow radical Democrats to dismantle the foundation upon which our government was founded. A Supreme Court that is not equal to the legislative and executive branches or is capriciously altered with left-wing political judges will end the court’s independence, threaten the freedoms of Americans, and jeopardize our system of checks and balances. That is why this week House Republicans are bringing forward a resolution to propose a Constitutional amendment affirming that the Supreme Court consists of nine justices, preserving the court’s legitimacy and the rights of our citizens.
Rep. Andy Bigg’s resolution, H.J. Res. 1, proposes a Constitutional amendment that would require the Supreme Court of the United States to be composed of nine justices.
House Republicans are standing up to defend our Constitution and protect the freedoms of the American people.
Providing Stability and Relief for American Fisheries
America’s fishing communities not only provide us with delicious seafood, but they play critical roles in their local economies. This is particularly true in the Northeast, home to American lobster and Jonah crab fisheries. However, these fishermen are facing burdensome regulations that could force them to close their doors in 2028 unless Congress takes action.
To prevent the crippling effects of these regulations, House Republicans will bring to the floor this week legislation to delay these regulations to 2035. This will give Congress time to find commonsense, business-friendly, and science-driven solutions to address the problems of these regulations and provide fishermen with some certainty.
Extending this deadline will help bolster American seafood competitiveness, stabilize the industry, and continue providing jobs to hardworking fishermen.
Rep. Mike Lawler’s bill, H.R. 9436, amends the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective. This will provide needed relief for fisheries by sustaining the current regulatory framework that governs American lobster and Jonah crab fisheries in the Northeast.
House Republicans are taking action to support America’s fishermen and small businesses.
Strengthening America's Critical Mineral Supply Chain
Critical minerals are the backbone of modern defense, technology, clean energy, AI, and more, making them indispensable to everyday life. With global demand for critical minerals surging, securing these resources is essential for maintaining America’s competitive edge and global leadership.
Despite having abundant natural resources right here in America, excessive permitting burdens and red tape under prior administrations obstructed development of America’s natural resources, hindering U.S. mining projects and limiting access to these crucial domestic resources. These misguided policies leave us reliant on foreign adversaries like Communist China for our critical mineral needs, threatening America’s security and competitive edge in the 21st century. That is why this week House Republicans will bring to the floor the Protecting Domestic Mining Act to support mining projects and jobs by expanding the eligibility for fast-tracked mining permits.
Rep. Jefferson Shreve’s bill, H.R. 1501, the Protecting Domestic Mining Act, bolsters the American critical mineral supply chain by cutting permitting delays, thus fast-tracking certain critical mineral projects and reducing reliance on foreign adversaries.
House Republicans are working to strengthen America’s critical mineral supply chain.
Ensuring Taxpayer Dollars Support Academic Freedom
For years, college campuses have ceded to Hamas sympathizers and let antisemitism thrive on campus. This lack of leadership has failed to protect Jewish students, staff, and faculty from violence and harassment. It’s also given into antisemitic campaigns, including the radical BDS movement that seeks to destroy Israel by crippling its economy through boycotts, divestments, and economic sanctions.
Universities that allow this antisemitism should not receive federal funding. House Republicans are bringing forward legislation to protect students who want to participate in academic programs in Israel from harassment and obstruction and hold educational institutions who yield to the BDS movement accountable.
Rep. Virginia Foxx’s measure, H.R. 4795, the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act, will amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to bar institutions from eligibility for certain funds if they participate in non-expressive commercial boycotts of Israel or cannot certify that students are not obstructed from participating in programs in Israel.
House Republicans are fighting to eradicate antisemitism on college campuses.
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