Brian Schatz's Schedule This Week
Week of Monday, September 28, 2026
Senate: met Mon–Wed (Sep 28–30, 2026); a pro forma session Thu; next convenes Mon, Oct 5, 2026; no session days scheduled Oct 12 – Nov 6, 2026 (source)
Last updated · 7 sources
Week of Sep 28 – Oct 4, 2026
2 committee meetings, 12 roll-call votes, and 2 bills on the floor schedule
This week, Schatz voted with the majority of Senate Democrats on 11 roll calls and against it on 1.
Senate in session
Senate in session
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· Hearing
Hearings to examine the nominations of Justin Bytheway, of Utah, to be Ambassador to the Kingdom of Tonga, William Flens, of the District of Columbia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Chad, Douglas Holder, of Florida, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Bulgaria, Marc Dillard, of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Madagascar, and to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador to the Union of the Comoros, and Jessica Long, of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, all of the Department of State.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee · 419 Dirksen Senate Office Building · Notice
Senate pro forma session
· Closed hearing
To receive a closed briefing on an update on Venezuela.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee · 217 Capitol Visitor Center (Senate side) · Notice
On the Senate floor this week
Full Senate floor schedule →S. 4668 Protect College Sports Act of 2026
Referred to the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, where Schatz sits · Schatz's votes on it this week: 6 (4 Yea, 2 Nay) · Source
S.Res. 852 A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Schatz is a cosponsor · Schatz voted Yea · Source
Votes, Jun 23 – Oct 2, 2026
The Senate's last 30 days in session: voted in 73 of 74 roll calls (99%).
Schatz voted with the majority of Senate Democrats on 71 roll calls and against it on 2.
Votes against the party majority and missed votes (3)
| Date | Vote | Question | Result | Brian Schatz | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28 | No. 247 | On the Amendment S. 4668Kennedy Amdt. No. 6760 | Amendment Rejected | Nay | Most Senate Democrats: Yea |
| Sep 22 | No. 240 | On the Cloture Motion S. 4668Motion to Invoke Cloture: Cruz Amdt. No. 6776 | Cloture Motion Agreed to | Not Voting | Did not vote |
| Aug 7 | No. 223 | On the Amendment H.R. 5334Paul Amdt. No. 6715 | Amendment Rejected | Nay | Most Senate Democrats: Yea |
Bills with new actions, Jun 23 – Oct 2, 2026
Sponsored by Schatz (20)
S. 5614 A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to issue guidance and recommendations for institutions of higher education on removing criminal and juvenile justice questions from their application for admissions process.
Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 5664 A bill to provide for the retraining and support of workers displaced by automation technologies or artificial intelligence, to require Federal action during periods of elevated unemployment, and for other purposes.
Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.Res. 920 A resolution expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning, and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
Latest action Sep 29, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5175-5176)
S.J.Res. 218 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to abolish the electoral college and to provide for the direct election of the President and Vice President of the United States.
Latest action Sep 29, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 3383 Unlocking Native Lands and Opportunities for Commerce and Key Economic Developments Act of 2025
Latest action Sep 29, 2026: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5144-5145; text: CR S5144-5145)
S. 5537 A bill to authorize grants for emotional support services for incarcerated victims of sexual abuse, and for other purposes.
Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.Res. 902 A resolution supporting the designation of the week of September 20 through September 26, 2026, as "Telehealth Awareness Week".
Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5020; text: CR S5007-5008)
S.Res. 909 A resolution designating September 2026 as "Hawaiian History Month" to recognize the history, culture, and contributions of Native Hawaiians and reaffirm the United States Federal trust responsibility to the Native Hawaiian Community to support their well-being.
Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text: CR S5010-5011)
S. 5482 A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to establish an Office of Prison Education, and for other purposes.
Latest action Sep 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 5414 Stop Child Labor Act
Latest action Sep 16, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 5403 Debt-Free College Act of 2026
Latest action Sep 15, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 4830 A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 86-014 Farrington Highway in Waianae, Hawaii, as the "United States Representative Colleen Hanabusa Post Office Building".
Latest action Sep 14, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 590.
This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 86-014 Farrington Highway in Waianae, Hawaii, as the "United States Representative Colleen Hanabusa Post Office Building".
S. 5288 Protecting Pentagon Press Access Act
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S. 5317 INSPIRES Act
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 5193 Expanding Capacity for Health Outcomes Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 5168 Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act
Latest action Jul 29, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S. 4610 Pacific POWER Act
Latest action Jul 27, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 513.
S. 5131 CORE Pacific Act
Latest action Jul 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S. 4926 State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 4915 AI Labeling Act of 2026
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Cosponsored by Schatz (46)
S.Res. 931 A resolution recognizing the month of October 2026 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.
Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 5669 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat transfers of appreciated property to certain tax-exempt organizations the same as transfers of appreciated property to political organizations.
Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.Res. 852 A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Latest action Sep 29, 2026: Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 51. Record Vote Number: 252. (consideration: CR S5158-5159)
S. 5578 A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to establish the Hawaiian Islands Program, and for other purposes.
Latest action Sep 29, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S. 5577 A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide grants to upgrade or convert small-capacity cesspools for households in the State of Hawaii.
Latest action Sep 29, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S. 5576 A bill to establish the Artificial Intelligence Safety Board, and for other purposes.
Latest action Sep 29, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 283 Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act
Latest action Sep 28, 2026: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S. 3923 Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026
Latest action Sep 28, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 685.
S.Res. 911 A resolution expressing support for the recognition of September 27, 2026, to October 3, 2026, as "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week".
Latest action Sep 28, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5073-5074)
S.Res. 913 A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
Latest action Sep 28, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5064-5065; text: CR S5074-5075)
S. 4395 Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2026
Latest action Sep 28, 2026: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5122-5123; text: CR S5123)
S.Res. 900 A resolution expressing support for the designation of the second Monday in October 2026 as "Indigenous Peoples' Day" to celebrate and honor Indigenous Peoples and their shared history and culture.
Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text: CR S5006-5007)
S. 5565 A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the use of Federal foreign assistance funds for comprehensive reproductive health care services, and for other purposes.
Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S. 5539 A bill to require group health plans and group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for over-the-counter contraceptives.
Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 5476 A bill to impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons that have facilitated Israeli settlement construction in the E1 area of the West Bank.
Latest action Sep 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.Res. 897 A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.
Latest action Sep 23, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4951-4952)
S. 5354 Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act of 2026
Latest action Sep 23, 2026: Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
S. 5471 AI Systems Transparency Act
Latest action Sep 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.Res. 870 A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States.
Latest action Sep 22, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4882; text: CR S4861-4862)
S.Res. 864 A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 26, 2026, as "National Estuaries Week".
Latest action Sep 17, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S4801-4802)
S.Res. 868 A resolution recognizing September 20, 2026, as "National LGBTQ+ Servicemembers and Veterans Day".
Latest action Sep 17, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S4803-4804)
S.Res. 854 A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Voting Rights Month".
Latest action Sep 15, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4737-4738)
S. 5390 End Trump’s Tariff Tax Act
Latest action Sep 14, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S4673-4674)
S. 3226 Bring Our Heroes Home Act
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
S. 5281 Consumer Advocacy and Protection Act of 2026
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 5283 Momnibus Act
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 5300 Honoring the Sacrifice of Troops in War Act of 2026
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S. 4407 CHATBOT Act
Latest action Aug 5, 2026: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
S. 1748 Kids Online Safety Act
Latest action Aug 5, 2026: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
S. 5186 ASSET Act
Latest action Jul 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 2252 Saving Lives and Taxpayer Dollars Act
Latest action Jul 27, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 497.
S. 5108 Right to IVF Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 5110 Improving America's Literacy Act
Latest action Jul 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 5071 Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 22, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 5094 Real Courts, Rule of Law Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 22, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 5076 Supreme Court Biennial Appointments and Term Limits Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 22, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 5060 Child Marriage Prevention Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 21, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4190-4194)
S.Con.Res. 36 A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.
Latest action Jul 21, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4196-4197)
S.Res. 801 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the State of South Carolina.
Latest action Jul 16, 2026: Star Print ordered on the resolution.
S. 5025 Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 16, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.Res. 742 A resolution commemorating the 70th anniversary of the United States Forest Service Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry.
Latest action Jul 14, 2026: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4087)
S. 4976 Native Children’s Commission Implementation Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 14, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
S. 1003 Lulu’s Law
Latest action Jun 26, 2026: Became Public Law No: 119-100.
S. 4933 Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal Act
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 4919 Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.Res. 789 A resolution recognizing June 2026, as "LGBTQ Pride Month".
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3215-3216)
Sources
- congress-legislators (member data, CC0) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- Portrait: Public domain (U.S. government work)
- U.S. Senate roll-call votes (senate.gov)
- Committee meeting notices · retrieved Oct 1, 2026
- Bill status (Congress.gov / GovInfo BILLSTATUS) · retrieved Oct 1, 2026
- Senate roll-call votes this week (senate.gov)
- Senate session days and calendar
