This is Queen Street Analytics' weekly digest of regulatory developments, legislative discussions, political announcements and other government-related news concerning social advocacy issues. Once a week, we break down the most important updates in this space in under five minutes.

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Dates: 2026-01-17 to 2026-01-23

📋 In This Week's Newsletter

• 🏛️ This Week's Congressional Calendar
• 📜 Legislative Updates

This Week's Congressional Calendar

• Senate Indian Affairs Committee Hearing on Native Children's Commission Implementation Act: The Senate Indian Affairs Committee is scheduled to examine Title II of the draft of the Native Children's Commission Implementation Act, focusing on justice and safety for native children, on January 28, 2026 at the Dirksen Senate Office Building, room 628.

Legislative Updates

Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act Signed Into Law

Bill 224, the Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act, became Public Law No: 119-70 as of January 20, 2026. This House-originating measure addresses housing and community development needs for disabled veterans. Legislative text and details are maintained under Housing and Community Development policy area identifiers.

Sources: www.congress.gov

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