Congressional Blueprints for AI and Opioids | July 21, 2026

In this episode of Congress in Context, we go behind the scenes of a high-volume legislative week to explore how the House and Senate are attempting to "future-proof" America by balancing the rapid integration of artificial intelligence into schools and power grids with aggressive new measures to combat the opioid epidemic. We examine the mechanics of H. Res. 1438, a critical procedural resolution that clears the path for major debates on national defense, congressional stock restrictions, and Social Security reauthorization. Moving past the political noise, we highlight how these maneuvers directly impact your daily life—from requiring hospital price transparency to protecting residential ratepayers from the high energy costs of AI data centers and ensuring first responders have the tools to detect lethal new synthetic drugs.

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Legislation Mentioned- Bill Summary

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H. Con. Res. 114 - Black Women's Equal Pay Day
H. Res. 1438 - Consideration of H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H. Con. Res. 113, H.R. 7008, and H.R. 6955
H.R. 8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
H.R. 1266 - Xylazine restriction and scheduling under the Controlled Substances Act
H.R. 1561 - Advancing Lifesaving Efforts with Rapid Test strips for Communities (ALERT Communities) Act
H.R. 1939 - Sudan Peace and Stability Act
H.R. 3168 - National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2025
H.R. 6213 - Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2025
H.R. 6610 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager-Related Sanctions Act
H.R. 8005 - Stop Pills That Kill Act
H.R. 8747 - K–12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026
H.R. 9326 - Artificial Intelligence and Other Critical and Emerging Technologies Act
H.R. 9390 - Prices on the Wall Act of 2026
H.R. 9640 - Earth MRI Reauthorisation Act of 2026
H.R. 9770 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027
S. Res. 807 - Senate Civil Action regarding Foreign Emoluments Clause violations
S. 1759 - Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act
S. 4184 - Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act of 2026
S. 494 - National Plan for Epilepsy Act
S. J. Res. 201 - Investigation of anti-competitive practices in fire truck manufacturing

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