As of mid-November 2026, the 119th Congress operates in a lame-duck session following midterm elections, with lawmakers prioritizing completion of must-pass measures before the 120th Congress convenes. Recent actions include presidential signings of targeted legislation such as the National Taxpayer Advocate Enhancement Act, Choices for Increased Mobility Act, and Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act on November 10. Key drivers for additional enactments center on the annual National Defense Authorization Act, energy and infrastructure permitting reform advanced by the Senate, and a continuing resolution to avert a government shutdown after the December 11 funding deadline. Negotiations also address the farm bill and reconciliation options amid partisan divides over defense spending, environmental provisions, and nominee confirmations. These procedural timelines and committee outcomes shape the narrow window for bills to clear both chambers and receive executive approval.