Expanding the Supreme Court & AI Integration for Small Business | May 4, 2026

What happens when the 119th Congress introduces 19 bills in a single session? In today’s episode of Congress in Context, we break down the Congressional Record from Monday, May 4, 2026. While headlines focus on the high-stakes proposal to expand the Supreme Court to 13 justices (H.R. 8647), we dig deeper into the "wildcard" legislation that impacts your daily life—including a major push for AI adoption in small businesses and new federal protections for user data ownership.

In this episode, we cover:

• The Judiciary Shift: A look at H.R. 8647 and the legislative path to expanding the Supreme Court.
• AI & Small Business: Breakdown of H.R. 8664 and how Congress intends to fund and support AI integration for entrepreneurs.
• Data Sovereignty: Analyzing H.R. 8652 and the "User Data Ownership" movement.
• Teacher Appreciation Week: Highlighting House Resolution 1190 and the federal recognition of educators.
• Veteran Affairs: Updates on VA mental health consultations and the "Triage Act."

Timestamps:

0:00 – Opening Prayer & Daily Business 1:15 – Major Headlines: Expanding the Supreme Court (H.R. 8647) 4:30 – Digital Rights: The User Data Ownership Act (H.R. 8652) 7:45 – AI Strategy: Helping Small Businesses Compete (H.R. 8664) 10:15 – Education: House Resolution on Teacher Appreciation Week 13:40 – Veterans’ Health: New Mental Health & Triage Legislation 15:50 – Closing: What to watch for in the next session

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Resources & Links:

• Full Congressional Record (May 4, 2026): https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record/browse-by-date
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