House Conducts Administrative Session, Speaker Pro Tempore Signs 21 Enrolled Bills Including ALS Act Reauthorization and Penny Minting Halt
The House of Representatives convened for a brief administrative session on October 15, 2026. The primary activity involved the formal signing of 21 enrolled House bills by the Speaker pro tempore, following their passage without amendment by the Senate on the previous day. These bills covered a range of topics from Social Security and tax policy to national park redesignations and healthcare. Additionally, numerous new public bills and resolutions were introduced and referred to committees.
This session marked the final administrative step for a substantial number of legislative measures, transitioning them from congressional action to potential enactment. While no new legislative debates or votes occurred on the House floor, the signing of these bills represents the culmination of prior legislative efforts across both chambers, impacting various sectors of public policy and administration.
H.R. 10167, to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to stop minting the penny, to require cash transactions to be rounded up or down to the nearest 5 cents
H.R. 10167Question before the chamber
The enrolled bill, H.R. 10167, having passed both chambers, was signed by the Speaker pro tempore, completing its legislative journey through Congress.
The case for
No proponents' case was aired in the Record on this day, as the bill had already passed both chambers and the House's action was administrative.
The case against
No opposition was aired in the Record on this day, as the bill had already passed both chambers and the House's action was administrative.
Disposition
Signed by Speaker pro tempore · other
The enrolled bill was signed by the Speaker pro tempore, completing congressional action.
Who is affected
- General public and businesses: The minting of the penny will cease, and cash transactions will be rounded to the nearest 5 cents, impacting daily commerce and financial practices.
H.R. 8205, to amend the Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act to reauthorize the provisions of such Act through fiscal year 2031
H.R. 8205Question before the chamber
The enrolled bill, H.R. 8205, having passed both chambers, was signed by the Speaker pro tempore, completing its legislative journey through Congress.
The case for
No proponents' case was aired in the Record on this day, as the bill had already passed both chambers and the House's action was administrative.
The case against
No opposition was aired in the Record on this day, as the bill had already passed both chambers and the House's action was administrative.
Disposition
Signed by Speaker pro tempore · other
The enrolled bill was signed by the Speaker pro tempore, completing congressional action.
Who is affected
- ALS patients and researchers: The Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act will be reauthorized through fiscal year 2031, continuing efforts to accelerate therapy development and access.
H.R. 9496, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to postpone tax deadlines and reimburse paid late fees for United States nationals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad
H.R. 9496Question before the chamber
The enrolled bill, H.R. 9496, having passed both chambers, was signed by the Speaker pro tempore, completing its legislative journey through Congress.
The case for
No proponents' case was aired in the Record on this day, as the bill had already passed both chambers and the House's action was administrative.
The case against
No opposition was aired in the Record on this day, as the bill had already passed both chambers and the House's action was administrative.
Disposition
Signed by Speaker pro tempore · other
The enrolled bill was signed by the Speaker pro tempore, completing congressional action.
Who is affected
- United States nationals unlawfully or wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad: Will benefit from postponed tax deadlines and reimbursed late fees, providing financial relief during their detention and recovery.
Twenty-One Enrolled House Bills Signed
highThe Speaker pro tempore signed 21 enrolled House bills that had previously passed both chambers, including measures related to Social Security, tax code amendments, national park redesignations, and healthcare payment rules. This action finalizes the legislative process for these measures within Congress.
Senate Passage of House Bills Communicated
mediumThe Clerk of the House communicated that the Senate had passed 21 House bills without amendment on October 14, 2026, setting the stage for their enrollment and signing. This communication formally updated the House on the status of its legislative initiatives in the Senate.
Introduction of Numerous New Measures
lowA significant number of public bills and resolutions were introduced and referred to various committees, covering diverse policy areas such as patient safety, election campaign transparency, financial services, and foreign affairs. These introductions signal potential future legislative priorities for the House.