Maria Cantwell'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)
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Week of Sep 28 – Oct 4, 2026
1 committee meeting, 12 roll-call votes, and 1 bill on the floor schedule
This week, Cantwell voted with the majority of Senate Democrats on 10 roll calls and against it on 2.
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· Business meeting
Business meeting to consider S.365 and H.R.1729, bills to amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to allow for additional entities to be eligible to complete the maintenance work on Bolts Ditch and the Bolts Ditch Headgate within the Holy Cross Wilderness, Colorado, S.462, to provide for economic development and conservation in Washoe County, Nevada, S.465, to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to reform the interconnection queue process for the prioritization and approval of certain projects, S.730, to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of establishing the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center at the African Burial Ground National Monument, S.764, to provide for the designation of certain wilderness areas, recreation management areas, and conservation areas in the State of Colorado, S.791, to establish the Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site in the State of Maryland as an affiliated area of the National Park System, S.888, to designate certain land administered by the Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service in the State of Oregon as wilderness and national recreation areas, to withdraw certain land located in Curry County and Josephine County, Oregon, from all forms of entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws, location, entry, and patent under the mining laws, and operation under the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws, S.945, to amend the Smith River National Recreation Area Act to include certain additions to the Smith River National Recreation Area, to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate certain wild rivers in the State of Oregon, S.1005, to provide for conservation and economic development in the State of Nevada, S.1088, to provide that the memorial to commemorate the sacrifice and service of the women who worked on the home front to support the efforts of the United States military during World War II may be located on the National Mall, S.1195, to promote conservation, improve public land management, and provide for sensible development in Pershing County, Nevada, S.1254 and H.R.331, bills to amend the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to clarify a provision relating to conveyances for aquifer recharge purposes, S.1341, to amend the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 to add certain land to the Sarvis Creek Wilderness, S.1342, to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to improve the weatherization assistance program, S.1349, to withdraw the National Forest System land in the Ruby Mountains subdistrict of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and the National Wildlife Refuge System land in Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Elko and White Pine Counties, Nevada, from operation under the mineral leasing laws, S.1476, to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate certain segments of the Gila River system in the State of New Mexico as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, to provide for the transfer of administrative jurisdiction over certain Federal land in the State of New Mexico, S.1568, to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to modify standards for general service lamps, S.1737, to designate and expand wilderness areas in Olympic National Forest in the State of Washington, and to designate certain rivers in Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park as wild and scenic rivers, S.1777, to amend the California Desert Protection Act of 1994 to expand the boundary of Joshua Tree National Park, to redesignate the Cottonwood Visitor Center at Joshua Tree National Park as the "Dianne Feinstein Visitor Center", S.1870, to adjust the boundary of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area to include the Rim of the Valley Corridor, S.2570, to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to reauthorize the weatherization assistance program, S.2970, to authorize the use of off-highway vehicles in certain areas of the Capitol Reef National Park, Utah, S.3371, to designate the Museum of the Blind People's Movement in Baltimore, Maryland, as the "National Museum of the Blind People's Movement", S.3499 and H.R.3638, bills to direct the Secretary of Energy to prepare periodic assessments and submit reports on the supply chain for the generation and transmission of electricity, S.3524 and H.R.7618, bills to amend title 54, United States Code, to modify certain cost-sharing requirements for grant programs under the American Battlefield Protection Program, S.3526, to provide for the protection of and investment in certain Federal land in the State of California, S.3542, to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate the Upper Raritan River Watershed in the State of New Jersey for study for potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, S.3695, to amend Public Law 96-586 to modernize the authority of the Forest Service to acquire
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee · 366 Dirksen Senate Office Building · Notice
Bills: H.R. 1729, H.R. 2306, H.R. 2317, H.R. 249, H.R. 2709, H.R. 331 and 54 more
Senate pro forma session
On the Senate floor this week
Full Senate floor schedule →Votes, Jun 23 – Oct 2, 2026
The Senate's last 30 days in session: voted in 74 of 74 roll calls (100%).
Cantwell voted with the majority of Senate Democrats on 72 roll calls and against it on 2.
Votes against the party majority (2)
| Date | Vote | Question | Result | Maria Cantwell | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28 | No. 249 | On the Amendment S. 4668Booker Amdt. No. 6835 | Amendment Rejected | Nay | Most Senate Democrats: Yea |
| Sep 28 | No. 247 | On the Amendment S. 4668Kennedy Amdt. No. 6760 | Amendment Rejected | Nay | Most Senate Democrats: Yea |
Bills with new actions, Jun 23 – Oct 2, 2026
Sponsored by Cantwell (5)
S. 1514 Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act
Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.
This bill administratively transfers approximately 72 acres of specified lands in Washington from the U.S. Forest Service to the Department of the Interior. Interior must take this land into trust for the benefit of the Quinault Indian Nation.
S. 1513 Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act
Latest action Sep 14, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 554.
This bill takes approximately 1,082.63 acres of specified lands in Washington into trust for the benefit of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe. Land taken into trust shall be part of the tribe's reservation. Further, the bill prohibits gaming on the land taken into trust.
S. 3700 FAA SMS Compliance Review Act of 2026
Latest action Sep 14, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 562.
S. 5332 Cooperative Institute Act of 2026
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 4802 Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Recapitalization Act
Latest action Jul 22, 2026: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Cosponsored by Cantwell (36)
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.J.Res. 220 A joint resolution designating a "Slavery Remembrance Day" on August 20th, to serve as a reminder of the evils of slavery.
Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.Res. 924 A resolution designating October 7, 2026, as "Energy Efficiency Day" in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits that have been driven by private sector innovation and Federal energy efficiency policies.
Latest action Sep 29, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5176-5177)
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. 4668 Protect College Sports Act of 2026
Latest action Sep 28, 2026: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 22. Record Vote Number: 250. (text: CR S5044-5063)
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.Res. 903 A resolution designating October 30, 2026, as a national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States.
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 S5008)
S. 5494 Zeus 95 Memorial Act
Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S. 5545 A bill to provide for grants for States that require fair and impartial police training for law enforcement officers of that State and to incentivize States to enact laws requiring the independent investigation and prosecution of the use of deadly force by law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.
Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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.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. 5491 Freedom from Intimidation in Elections Act
Latest action Sep 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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. 862 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, a daughter of Tennessee whose extraordinary contributions to music, philanthropy, literacy, education, health, conservation, and culture enriched the lives of countless Americans.
Latest action Sep 17, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4790; text: CR S4799-4800)
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. 3791 Regional Ocean Partnerships Reauthorization Act
Latest action Sep 14, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 563.
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. 5123 Lunar Landing Day Act
Latest action Aug 20, 2026: Held at the desk.
S.Res. 837 A resolution designating the week of August 22 through August 30, 2026, as "National Park Week".
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S. 5275 Presidential Tax Accountability and Audit Integrity Act
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 5261 FIRE Cancer Act of 2026
Latest action Aug 5, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S.Res. 821 A resolution designating July 30, 2026, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".
Latest action Jul 30, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4365; text: CR S4391)
S. 380 Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act
Latest action Jul 28, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 525.
S.Res. 781 A resolution commemorating June 19, 2026, as "Juneteenth National Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which news of the end of slavery reached the slaves in the Southwestern States.
Latest action Jul 27, 2026: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4286)
S.Res. 814 A resolution recognizing the importance of independent living and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling to protect the right of individuals with disabilities to live in their own homes and communities.
Latest action Jul 23, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4270-4271)
S. 5119 A bill to require the United States Postal Service to sell the Alzheimer's semipostal stamp for 6 additional years.
Latest action Jul 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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. 4767 Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act
Latest action Jul 21, 2026: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
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.J.Res. 198 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".
Latest action Jul 16, 2026: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 50. Record Vote Number: 199.
S. 4884 Right to Vote Act
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
S. 4879 Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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)
S.J.Res. 196 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations".
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 45 - 52. Record Vote Number: 190. (CR S3193)
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- 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
