{"database": "openregs", "table": "congressional_record", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where chamber = \"HOUSE\" and granule_class = \"DAILYDIGEST\" sorted by date descending", "rows": [["CREC-2026-03-02-pt1-PgD229-2", "2026-03-02", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House of Representatives", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCHAMBER", "D229", "D229", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1091\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1094\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"5254\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"5729\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7744\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7752\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D229", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 39 (Monday, March 2, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 39 (Monday, March 2, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Page D229]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n House of Representatives\n\nChamber Action\nPublic Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 9 public bills, H.R. 7744-\n7752; and 4 resolutions, H. Res. 1091-1094, were introduced.\n Pages H2335-36\nAdditional Cosponsors:\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H2336\nReports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows:\n H.R. 5254, to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to enter into\nan agreement with the Gateway Arch Park Foundation to host private\nevents in Gateway Arch National Park buildings, and for other purposes,\nwith an amendment (H. Rept. 119-536); and\n H.R. 5729, to authorize direct emergency acquisition flexibilities\nfor the National Park Service for the purpose of retaining, vetting,\napproving, and expediting contractor approval for the clearing,\nrebuilding, maintenance, and improvement of the Grand Canyon grounds\nthat have been impacted by the Dragon Bravo Fire, with an amendment (H.\nRept. 119-537).\nSpeaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed\nRepresentative Smith (NE) to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.\n Page H2335\nGuest Chaplain: The prayer was offered by the Guest Chaplain, Dr.\nEdrees Bridges, United States Capitol Police, Washington, DC.\n Page H2335\nQuorum Calls--Votes: There were no Yea and Nay votes, and there were no\nRecorded votes. There were no quorum calls.\nAdjournment: The House met at 9 a.m. and adjourned at 9:02 a.m."], ["CREC-2026-03-02-pt1-PgD229-3", "2026-03-02", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCMEETINGS", "D229", "D229", null, null, "172 Cong. Rec. D229", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 39 (Monday, March 2, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 39 (Monday, March 2, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Page D229]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\nCommittee Meetings\n No hearings were held.\n\nJoint Meetings\n No joint committee meetings were held."], ["CREC-2026-02-26-pt1-PgD225-2", "2026-02-26", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCMEETINGS", "D225", "D225", null, null, "172 Cong. Rec. D225", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 38 (Thursday, February 26, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 38 (Thursday, February 26, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Page D225]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\nCommittee Meetings\n No hearings were held.\n\nJoint Meetings\n No joint committee meetings were held."], ["CREC-2026-02-26-pt1-PgD225", "2026-02-26", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House of Representatives", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCHAMBER", "D225", "D225", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1086\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1090\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7720\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7743\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D225", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 38 (Thursday, February 26, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 38 (Thursday, February 26, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Page D225]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n House of Representatives\n\nChamber Action\n Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 24 public bills, H.R. 7720-\n7743; and 5 resolutions, H. Res. 1086-1090 were introduced.\n Pages H2331-33\nAdditional Cosponsors:\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H2333-34\nReports Filed: There were no reports filed today.\nSpeaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed\nRepresentative Kennedy (UT) to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.\n Page H2331\nGuest Chaplain: The prayer was offered by the Guest Chaplain, Rev. Lisa\nWink Schultz, Office of the Senate Chaplain, Washington, DC.\n Page H2331\nQuorum Calls--Votes: There were no Yea and Nay votes, and there were no\nRecorded votes. There were no quorum calls.\nAdjournment: The House met at 9:30 a.m. and adjourned at 9:34 a.m."], ["CREC-2026-02-25-pt1-PgD219", "2026-02-25", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House of Representatives", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCHAMBER", "D219", "D220", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HJRES\", \"number\": \"139\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1075\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1077\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1085\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"1078\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"1181\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"3959\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4130\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4624\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4626\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4758\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6541\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6544\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6546\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6550\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6551\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6552\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6553\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6554\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6555\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6570\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7669\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7719\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D219", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Pages D219-D220]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n House of Representatives\n\nChamber Action\n Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 51 public bills, H.R. 7669-\n7719; and 9 resolutions, H. Res. 1077-1085 were introduced.\n Pages H2326-28\nAdditional Cosponsors:\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H2330\nReports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows:\n H.J. Res. 139, resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution\nof the United States requiring a balanced budget for the Federal\nGovernment (H. Rept. 119-520);\n H.R. 1078, to amend the CARES Act to remove a requirement on lessors\nto provide notice to vacate, and for other purposes, with an amendment\n(H. Rept. 119-521);\n H.R. 1181, to prohibit payment card networks and covered entities\nfrom requiring the use of or assigning merchant category codes that\ndistinguish a firearms retailer from general-merchandise retailer or\nsporting-goods retailer, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H.\nRept. 119-522);\n H.R. 3959, to except quotations of fixed-income securities from\ncertain regulatory requirements, and for other purposes, with an\namendment (H. Rept. 119-523);\n H.R. 4624, to amend the Professional Boxing Safety Act of 1996 to\nestablish requirements for unified boxing organizations, to further\nenhance the well-being of professional boxers, and for other purposes,\nwith an amendment (H. Rept. 119-524, Part 1);\n H.R. 4130, to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to exclude\nqualified institutional buyers and institutional accredited investors\nwhen calculating holders of a security for purposes of the mandatory\nregistration threshold under such Act, and for other purposes, with an\namendment (H. Rept. 119-525);\n H.R. 6541, to amend the Securities Act of 1933 with respect to small\ncompany capital formation, and for other purposes, with an amendment\n(H. Rept. 119-526);\n H.R. 6544, to require the Federal financial institutions regulatory\nagencies to review the cumulative impact of regulations issued by such\nagencies, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-527);\n\n[[Page D220]]\n\n H.R. 6546, to require the Inspector General of each Federal\nprudential regulator to carry out a review every 3 years of the\nregulator's handling of insured depository institution merger\napplications, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-\n528);\n H.R. 6550, to require annual reporting on interactions between\nFederal banking supervisory agencies and global financial regulatory or\nsupervisory forums, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept.\n119-529);\n H.R. 6551, to require annual reports on national bank and Federal\nsavings association charter applications, depository institution\nholding company applications, Federal deposit insurance applications,\nand State depository institution charter applications, and for other\npurposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-530);\n H.R. 6552, to require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve\nSystem, the Comptroller of the Currency, and the Federal Deposit\nInsurance Corporation to study how partnerships between fintechs and\nbanking organizations can support new banking organization formation\nand community bank health, and for other purposes, with an amendment\n(H. Rept. 119-531);\n H.R. 6553, to index statutory thresholds, and for other purposes,\nwith an amendment (H. Rept. 119-532);\n H.R. 6554, to amend the Federal Reserve Act to specify additional\nresponsibilities of the member of the Board of Governors of the Federal\nReserve System who was appointed as the member with experience working\nin or supervising community banks, and for other purposes, with an\namendment (H. Rept. 119-533);\n H.R. 6555, to require the Comptroller of the Currency and the Federal\nDeposit Insurance Corporation to carry out a study on shelf charters\nand modified bidder qualification processes, and for other purposes,\nwith an amendment (H. Rept. 119-534); and\n H.R. 6570, to require the Comptroller General of the United States to\nstudy the use of commitments and conditions in connection with insured\ndepository institution merger applications by Federal depository\ninstitution regulatory agencies to ensure they align with statutory\nrequirements, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-\n535).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPages H2325-26\nHomeowner Energy Freedom Act: The House passed H.R. 4758, to repeal\nprovisions of Public Law 117-169 relating to taxpayer subisides for\nhome electrification, and other purposes, by a yea-and-nay vote of 210\nyeas to 199 nays with one answering ``present'', Roll No. 78.\n Pages H2301-06\n Rejected the Castor motion to recommit the bill to the Committee on\nEnergy and Commerce by a yea-and-nay vote of 198 yeas to 208 nays, Roll\nNo. 77.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPages H2305-06\n Pursuant to the Rule, an amendment in the nature of a substitute\nconsisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 119-20 shall be\nconsidered as adopted, in lieu of the amendment in the nature of a\nsubstitute recommended by the Committee on Energy and Commerce now\nprinted in the bill.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPage H2301\n H. Res. 1075, the rule providing for consideration of the bills (H.R.\n4626) and (H.R. 4758) was agreed to yesterday, February 24th.\nMeeting Hour: Agreed by unanimous consent that when the House adjourns\ntoday, it adjourn to meet at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow, February 26th; that\nwhen the House adjourns on that day, it adjourn to meet at 9 a.m. on\nMonday, March 2, 2026; and further when it adjourns on that day, it\nadjourn to meet at noon on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 for morning-hour\ndebate.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H2319\nInspector General for the U.S. House of Representatives--Appointment:\nThe Chair announced, on behalf of the Speaker, Majority Leader and\nMinority Leader, their joint appointment of the following individual to\nserve as Inspector General for the U.S. House of Representatives: Ms.\nChristen Stevenson of Brandywine, Maryland.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H2325\nQuorum Calls--Votes: Two yea-and-nay votes developed during the\nproceedings of today and appear on pages H2305-06 and H2306.\nAdjournment: The House met at 9 a.m. and adjourned at 1:31 p.m."], ["CREC-2026-02-25-pt1-PgD220", "2026-02-25", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCMEETINGS", "D220", "D220", null, null, "172 Cong. Rec. D220", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Page D220]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\nCommittee Meetings\n No hearings were held.\n\nJoint Meetings\n No joint committee meetings were held."], ["CREC-2026-02-24-pt1-PgD212-2", "2026-02-24", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House of Representatives", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCHAMBER", "D212", "D213", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HCONRES\", \"number\": \"74\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"755\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1075\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1076\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"1945\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2196\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"S\", \"number\": \"2503\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4626\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4758\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"5419\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6329\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7654\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7688\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D212", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Pages D212-D213]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n House of Representatives\n\nChamber Action\n Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 15 public bills, H.R. 7654-\n7688; and 1 resolution, H. Res. 1076 were introduced.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H2296\nAdditional Cosponsors:\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H2297-98\nReports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows:\n H. Res. 1075, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4626) to\namend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the Secretary\nof Energy from prescribing any new or amended energy conservation\nstandard for a product that is not technologically feasible and\neconomically justified, and for other purposes, and providing for\nconsideration of the bill (H.R. 4758) to repeal provisions of Public\nLaw 117-169 relating to taxpayer subsidies for home electrification,\nand for other purposes (H. Rept. 119-515);\n H.R. 5419, to direct the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary\nof Agriculture to develop a plan for ensuring timely review of\ncommunications use authorizations, and for other purposes, with\namendments (H. Rept. 119-516, Part 1);\n H.R. 1945, to designate the America's National Churchill Museum\nNational Historic Landmark, and for other purposes (H. Rept. 119-517);\n H.R. 2196, to provide for an extension of the legislative authority\nof the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation to\nestablish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its\nenvirons, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-518); and\n H.R. 755, to amend the Energy Act of 2020 to include critical\nmaterials in the definition of critical mineral, and for other\npurposes, with amendments (H. Rept. 119-519).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPages H2295-96\nSpeaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed\nRepresentative Miller (IL) to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.\n Page H2261\nRecess: The House recessed at 11 a.m. and reconvened at 12 p.m.\n Page H2268\nRecess: The House recessed at 1:11 p.m. and reconvened at 1:30 p.m.\n Page H2276\nSuspension--Proceedings Resumed: The House agreed to suspend the rules\nand pass the following measure. Consideration began Monday, February\n23rd.\n Information Quality Assurance Act: H.R. 6329, To ensure that Federal\nagencies rely on the best reasonably available scientific, technical,\ndemographic, economic, and statistical information and evidence to\ndevelop, issue or inform the public of the nature and bases of Federal\nagency rules and guidance, by a \\2/3\\ yea-and-nay vote of 362 yeas to 1\nnay, Roll No. 71.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H2276-77\nSuspension--Proceedings Resumed: The House failed to agree to suspend\nthe rules and pass the following measure. Consideration began Monday,\nFebruary 23rd.\n Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform Act: S. 2503,\nto require all aircraft to be equipped with Automatic Dependent\nSurveillance-Broadcast In, to improve aviation safety, by a\n\n[[Page D213]]\n\n\\2/3\\ yea-and-nay vote of 264 yeas to 133 nays, Roll No. 72.\n Page H2277\nRecess: The House recessed at 2:56 p.m. and reconvened at 4:01 p.m.\n Page H2285\n Don't Mess With My Home Appliances Act: The House passed H.R. 4626,\nto amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the\nSecretary of Energy from prescribing any new or amended energy\nconservation standard for a product that is not technologically\nfeasible and economically justified, by a yea-and-nay vote of 217 yeas\nto 190 nays, Roll No. 76.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H2269-76, H2279-86\n Rejected the Suozzi motion to recommit the bill to the Committee on\nEnergy and Commerce by a yea-and-nay vote of 197 yeas to 208 nays, Roll\nNo. 75.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPages H2285-86\n Pursuant to the Rule, an amendment in the nature of a substitute\nconsisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 119-20 shall be\nconsidered as adopted, in lieu of the amendment in the nature of a\nsubstitute recommended by the Committee on Energy and Commerce now\nprinted in the bill.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPages H2279-81\n H. Res. 1075, the rule providing for consideration of the bills (H.R.\n4626) and (H.R. 4758) was agreed to by a recorded vote of 208 ayes to\n187 noes, Roll No. 74, after the previous question was ordered by a\nyea-and-nay vote of 208 yeas to 189 nays, Roll No. 73.\n Pages H2269-76, H2277-79\nMeeting Hour: Agreed by unanimous consent that when the House adjourns\ntoday, it adjourn to meet at 9 a.m. tomorrow, February 25th.\n Page H2287\nRecess: The House recessed at 4:41 p.m. and reconvened at 8:35 p.m.\n Page H2287\nState of the Union Address: President Donald Trump delivered his State\nof the Union address to a joint session of Congress, pursuant to the\nprovisions of H. Con. Res. 74. He was escorted into the House Chamber\nby a committee comprised of Representatives Scalise, Emmer, McClain,\nHudson, Reschenthaler, Moore (UT), Houchin, Hern (OK), Jeffries,\nAguilar, Lieu, DelBene, and Dingell, and Senators Thune, Barrasso,\nCotton, Capito, Lankford, Scott, Schumer, Durbin, and Klobuchar. The\nPresident's message was referred to the Committee of the Whole House on\nthe State of the Union and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 119-121).\n Pages H2287-95\nQuorum Calls--Votes: Five yea-and-nay votes and one recorded vote\ndeveloped during the proceedings of today and appear on pages H2276-77,\nH2277, H2278, H2278-79, H2285-86, and H2286.\nAdjournment: The House met at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 11:06 p.m."], ["CREC-2026-02-24-pt1-PgD213", "2026-02-24", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCMEETINGS", "D213", "D215", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"982\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"1501\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"1803\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"1957\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"1965\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2969\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"3159\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4781\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"5436\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"5634\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"5929\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7049\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7083\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7103\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7126\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7141\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7150\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7458\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D213", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Pages D213-D215]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\nCommittee Meetings\nNATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY\nCommittee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on National Security,\nDepartment of State, and Related Programs held an oversight hearing on\nthe National Endowment for Democracy. Testimony was heard from Damon\nWilson, President and Chief Executive Officer, National Endowment for\nDemocracy.\nMODERNIZATION OF THE ORGANIC INDUSTRIAL BASE\nCommittee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land\nForces; and Subcommittee on Readiness held a joint hearing entitled\n``Modernization of the Organic Industrial Base''. Testimony was heard\nfrom Brent Ingraham, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition,\nLogistics, and Technology, Department of the Army; Lieutenant General\nChris Mohan, U.S. Army, Commanding Officer, Army Materiel Command; and\nMajor General John Reim, U.S. Army, Joint Program Executive Office,\nArmaments and Ammunition, and Commanding General, Picatinny Arsenal,\nDepartment of the Army.\nBALANCING CAREERS AND CARE: EXAMINING INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO PAID\nLEAVE\nCommittee on Education and Workforce: Subcommittee on Workforce\nProtections held a hearing entitled ``Balancing Careers and Care:\nExamining Innovative Approaches to Paid Leave''. Testimony was heard\nfrom public witnesses.\nBUILDING AN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE-READY AMERICA: TEACHING IN THE\nARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AGE\nCommittee on Education and Workforce: Subcommittee on Early Childhood,\nElementary, and Secondary Education held a hearing entitled ``Building\nan AI-Ready America: Teaching in the AI Age''. Testimony was heard from\nMichele Blatt, State Superintendent of Schools, West Virginia\nDepartment of Education; and public witnesses.\nFROM SOURCE TO TAP: A HEARING TO EXAMINE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES\nFOR SAFE, RELIABLE, AND AFFORDABLE DRINKING WATER\nCommittee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Environment held a\nhearing entitled ``From Source to Tap: A Hearing to Examine Challenges\nand Opportunities for Safe, Reliable, and Affordable Drinking Water''.\nTestimony was heard from Nicole N.\n\n[[Page D214]]\n\nMurley, Acting Inspector General, Environmental Protection Agency; and\npublic witnesses.\nADVANCING NATIONAL SECURITY THROUGH COMMERCIAL DIPLOMACY\nCommittee on Foreign Affairs: Full Committee held a hearing entitled\n``Advancing National Security through Commercial Diplomacy''. Testimony\nwas heard from Jacob Helberg, Under Secretary of State for Economic\nAffairs, Department of State.\nSTRENGTHENING EXPORT CONTROL ENFORCEMENT\nCommittee on Foreign Affairs: South and Central Asia Subcommittee held\na hearing entitled ``Strengthening Export Control Enforcement''.\nTestimony was heard from David Peters, Assistant Secretary of Commerce\nfor Export Enforcement, Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of\nCommerce.\nBEFORE THE WHISTLE: ASSESSING INFORMATION SHARING AND SECURITY\nCOLLABORATION AHEAD OF MAJOR EVENTS\nCommittee on Homeland Security: Full Committee held a hearing entitled\n``Before the Whistle: Assessing Information Sharing and Security\nCollaboration Ahead of Major Events''. Testimony was heard from Joseph\nMabin, Deputy Chief, Police Department, Kansas City, Missouri; Travis\nNelson, Deputy Chief of Staff and Homeland Security Advisor, Office of\nthe Governor, Maryland; and public witnesses.\nBUREAUCRATIC DELAYS AND THE COSTS TO RATEPAYERS AND ELECTRIC POWER\nSYSTEMS\nCommittee on Natural Resources: Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and\nFisheries hearing entitled ``Bureaucratic Delays and the Costs to\nRatepayers and Electric Power Systems''. Testimony was heard from\npublic witnesses.\nLEGISLATIVE MEASURES\nCommittee on Natural Resources: Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral\nResources hearing on H.R. 1501, the ``Protecting Domestic Mining Act of\n2025''; H.R. 2969, the ``Finding ORE Act''; H.R. 4781, the ``RESCUE Act\nof 2025''; H.R. 5929, the ``Critical Minerals Supply Chain Resiliency\nAct''; H.R. 7126, the ``SECURE Minerals Act of 2026''; and H.R. 7458,\nthe ``Domestic ORE Act''. Testimony was heard from Representatives\nBarr, Hageman, and Wittman; and public witnesses.\nAN UPDATE ON DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE'S STRUGGLING BACKGROUND CHECK SYSTEM\nCommittee on Oversight and Government Reform: Subcommittee on\nGovernment Operations held a hearing entitled ``An Update on DoD's\nStruggling Background Check System''. Testimony was heard from Alissa\nCzyz, Director, Defense Capabilities and Management, Government\nAccountability Office; and Justin Overbaugh, Deputy Under Secretary of\nDefense for Intelligence and Security, and Acting Director, Defense\nCounterintelligence and Security Agency, U.S. Department of War.\nPOWERING AMERICA'S AI FUTURE: ASSESSING POLICY OPTIONS TO INCREASE DATA\nCENTER INFRASTRUCTURE\nCommittee on Science, Space, and Technology: Subcommittee on\nInvestigations and Oversight held a hearing entitled ``Powering\nAmerica's AI Future: Assessing Policy Options to Increase Data Center\nInfrastructure''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses.\nCAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION: DEVELOPING THE FUTURE OF MAIN STREET\nSUCCESS\nCommittee on Small Business: Full Committee held a hearing entitled\n``Career and Technical Education: Developing the Future of Main Street\nSuccess''. Testimony was heard from Keith Gunuskey, Superintendent of\nSchools, Wallenpaupack Area School District, Pennsylvania; Nikki Nix,\nChief Academic Officer, Godley Independent School District, Texas; and\npublic witnesses.\nPROPOSALS FOR A WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2026--ADMINISTRATION\nPRIORITIES\nCommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Subcommittee on Water\nResources and Environment held a hearing entitled ``Proposals for a\nWater Resources Development Act of 2026--Administration Priorities''.\nTestimony was heard from Adam R. Telle, Assistant Secretary, U.S. Army\n(Civil Works); and Lieutenant General William H. Butch Graham, Jr.,\nChief of Engineers and Commanding General, U.S. Army Corps of\nEngineers.\nMISCELLANEOUS MEASURES\nCommittee on Veterans' Affairs: Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity\nheld a markup on H.R. 7049, the ``Improving Mental Health Care and\nCoordination for Homeless Veterans Act''; H.R. 3159, the ``Improving\nSCRA Benefit Utilization Act''; H.R. 5436, to amend title 38, United\nStates Code, to prohibit an educational institution from withholding a\n\n[[Page D215]]\n\ntranscript from an individual who pursued a course or program of\neducation at such institution using Post-9/11 educational assistance;\nH.R. 7150, to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the\nSecretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a quarterly report\non housing loans insured, guaranteed, or under laws administered by the\nSecretary, and for other purposes. H.R. 1957, the ``End Veteran\nHomelessness Act of 2025''; H.R. 1965, the ``Veteran Education\nAssistance Adjustment Act''; H.R. 7083, the ``CRUISE Act''; H.R. 7141,\nthe ``Affordable Housing Guarantee Act''; H.R. 982, the ``Warriors to\nWorkforce Act''; H.R. 5634, the ``Veterans Flight Training\nResponsibility Act of 2025''; H.R. 7103, the ``Improving Emerging Tech\nOpportunities for Veterans Act''; and H.R. 1803, the ``Fair Access to\nCo-ops for Veterans Act of 2025''. H.R. 7049, H.R. 3159, H.R. 5436,\nH.R. 7150, H.R. 1957, H.R. 1965, H.R. 7083, H.R. 7141, and H.R. 982\nwere forwarded to the Full Committee, without amendment. H.R 5634, H.R.\n7103, and H.R. 1803 were forwarded to the Full Committee, as amended.\nADVANCING THE NEXT GENERATION OF AMERICA'S HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE\nCommittee on Ways and Means: Subcommittee on Health held a hearing\nentitled ``Advancing the Next Generation of America's Health Care\nWorkforce''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses.\n\nJoint Meetings\nDISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS AND MULTI VSOs LEGISLATVE PRESENTATION\nJoint Hearing: Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs concluded a joint\nhearing with the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs to examine the\nlegislative presentation of Disabled American Veterans and multi VSOs,\nafter receiving testimony from Coleman Nee, Barry Jesinoski, Bryan\nVanBoxel, Jim Marszalek, Scott Hope, Jon Retzer, John Kleindienst, Ron\nMinter, and Melissa Pierce, all of the Disabled American Veterans;\nLieutenant General Brian T. Kelly, USAF (Ret.), Military Officers\nAssociation of America; Lindsay Knight, Blue Star Families; Tom Burke,\nVietnam Veterans of America; Larry Wright, Jr., National Congress of\nAmerican Indians; Rita Graham, Service Women's Action Network; Barbara\nBurt, Gold Star Wives of America, Inc.; and Richard Brookshire, Black\nVeterans Project."], ["CREC-2026-02-23-pt1-PgD206", "2026-02-23", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House of Representatives", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCHAMBER", "D206", "D207", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"390\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1070\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1074\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2130\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"S\", \"number\": \"2503\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2600\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"3073\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"3340\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"3679\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4294\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"5235\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6329\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6365\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7640\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7653\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D206", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 35 (Monday, February 23, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 35 (Monday, February 23, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Pages D206-D207]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n[[Page D206]]\n\n House of Representatives\n\nChamber Action\n Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 14 public bills, H.R. 7640-\n7653; and 5 resolutions, H. Res. 1070-1074 were introduced.\n Pages H2257-58\nAdditional Cosponsors:\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H2258-59\nReports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows:\n H.R. 4294, to direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a pilot\nprogram with respect to the sale of blue catfish caught within the\nChesapeake Bay Watershed, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-510);\n H.R. 6365, to require the Secretary of the Interior to issue a right-\nof-way for an emergency exit on certain National Park Service land in\nthe State of Virginia, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H.\nRept. 119-511);\n H.R. 3340, to provide for the standardization, publication, and\naccessibility of data relating to public outdoor recreational use of\nFederal waterways, and for other purposes (H. Rept. 119-512);\n H.R. 2130, to require the Bureau of Indian Affairs to process and\ncomplete all mortgage packages associated with residential and business\nmortgages on Indian land by certain deadlines, and for other purposes\n(H. Rept. 119-513); and\n H.R. 3073, to confer jurisdiction on the State of Utah with respect\nto civil causes of action arising on or within the Indian lands of the\nShivwits Band of Paiutes, and for other purposes (H. Rept. 119-514).\n Page H2257\nSpeaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed\nRepresentative Taylor to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.\n Page H2237\nRecess: The House recessed at 12:24 p.m. and reconvened at 2 p.m.\n Page H2240\nGuest Chaplain: The prayer was offered by the Guest Chaplain, Rev.\nJonathan Slavinskas, St. Bernard's Church of Our Lady of Providence\nParish, Worcester, MA.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H2240\nRecess: The House recessed at 2:07 p.m. and reconvened at 4 p.m.\n Page H2241\nSuspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules and pass the\nfollowing measures:\n Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations Act: H.R.\n390, amended, to utilize the Advanced Capabilities for Emergency\nResponse to Operations project of NASA to improve aerial responses to\nwildfires;\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H2241\n Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ``To utilize the Advanced\nCapabilities for Emergency Response to Operations project of NASA to\nimprove aerial responses to wildfires, and for other purposes'';\n Pages H2241-42\n Accessing Satellite Capabilities to Enable New Discoveries Act: H.R.\n2600, amended, to require the Administrator of the National Aeronautics\nand Space Administration to establish a program to identify, evaluate,\nacquire, and disseminate commercial Earth remote sensing data and\nimagery in order to satisfy the scientific, operational, and\neducational requirements of the Administration;\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H2242-44\n Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act: H.R. 3679,\namended, to require the Director of the National Institute of Standards\nand Technology to develop resources for small businesses in utilizing\nartificial intelligence; and\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H2244-45\n Skills-Based Federal Contracting Act: H.R. 5235, amended, to amend\ntitle 41, United States Code, to prohibit minimum educational\nrequirements for proposed contractor personnel in certain contract\nsolicitations.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H2247-48\nSuspensions--Proceedings Postponed: The House debated the following\nmeasures under suspension of the rules. Further proceedings were\npostponed.\n Information Quality Assurance Act: H.R. 6329, to ensure that Federal\nagencies rely on the best reasonably available scientific, technical,\ndemographic, economic, and statistical information and evidence to\ndevelop, issue or inform the public of the nature and bases of Federal\nagency rules and guidance; and\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H2245-47\n Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform Act: S. 2503,\nto require all aircraft to be equipped with Automatic Dependent\nSurveillance-Broadcast In, to improve aviation safety.\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H2248-57\nQuorum Calls--Votes: There were no Yea and Nay votes, and there were no\nRecorded votes. There were no quorum calls.\nAdjournment: The House met at 12 p.m. and adjourned at 5:16 p.m.\n\n[[Page D207]]"], ["CREC-2026-02-23-pt1-PgD207-2", "2026-02-23", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/NEW PUBLIC LAWS", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDNEWPUBLAWS", "D207", "D207", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HJRES\", \"number\": \"142\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"S\", \"number\": \"3705\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D207", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 35 (Monday, February 23, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 35 (Monday, February 23, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Page D207]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n NEW PUBLIC LAWS\n\n (For last listing of Public Laws, see Daily Digest, p. D186)\n H.J. Res. 142, disapproving the action of the District of Columbia\nCouncil in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and\nRevision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025. Signed on February 18, 2026.\n(Public Law 119-78)\n S. 3705, to provide for the creation of a congressional time capsule\nin commemoration of the semiquincentennial of the United States. Signed\non February 18, 2026. (Public Law 119-79)"], ["CREC-2026-02-23-pt1-PgD207", "2026-02-23", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCMEETINGS", "D207", "D207", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4626\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4758\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D207", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 35 (Monday, February 23, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 35 (Monday, February 23, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Page D207]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\nCommittee Meetings\nHOMEOWNER ENERGY FREEDOM ACT; HOME APPLIANCE PROTECTION AND\nAFFORDABILITY ACT\nCommittee on Rules: Full Committee held a hearing on H.R. 4758, the\n``Homeowner Energy Freedom Act''; and H.R. 4626, the ``Home Appliance\nProtection and Affordability Act''. The Committee granted, by a record\nvote of 6-3, a rule providing for consideration of H.R. 4626, the\n``Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act'', and H.R. 4758, the\n``Homeowner Energy Freedom Act''. The rule provides for consideration\nof H.R. 4626, the ``Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act'',\nunder a closed rule. The rule waives all points of order against\nconsideration of the bill. The rule provides that, in lieu of the\namendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on\nEnergy and Commerce now printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature\nof a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 119-20\nshall be considered as adopted and the bill, as amended, shall be\nconsidered as read. The rule waives all points of order against\nprovisions in the bill, as amended. The rule provides one hour of\ngeneral debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking\nminority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce or their\nrespective designees. The rule provides one motion to recommit. The\nrule further provides for consideration of H.R. 4758, the ``Homeowner\nEnergy Freedom Act'', under a closed rule. The rule waives all points\nof order against consideration of the bill. The rule provides that the\nbill shall be considered as read. The rule waives all points of order\nagainst provisions in the bill. The rule provides one hour of general\ndebate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority\nmember of the Committee on Energy and Commerce or their respective\ndesignees. Finally, the rule provides one motion to recommit. Testimony\nwas heard from Representatives Weber of Texas and Castor of Florida. -\n\nJoint Meetings\n No joint committee meetings were held."], ["CREC-2026-02-20-pt1-PgD202-3", "2026-02-20", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House of Representatives", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCHAMBER", "D202", "D203", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"390\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1068\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1069\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"1319\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"1320\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2600\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2958\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"3679\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4307\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6431\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6956\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7401\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7412\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7601\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7638\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7639\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D202", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 34 (Friday, February 20, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 34 (Friday, February 20, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Pages D202-D203]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n House of Representatives\n\nChamber Action\nPublic Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 38 public bills, H.R. 7601-\n7638; 1 private bill, H.R. 7639; and 2 resolutions, H. Res. 1068-1069,\nwere introduced.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H2233-34\nAdditional Cosponsors:\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H2235-36\nReports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows:\n H.R. 7412, to amend the Small Business Act to establish the Office of\nWhistleblower Awards, and for other purposes (H. Rept. 119-499);\n H.R. 7401, to require employees of the Small Business Administration\nto certify that the employee does not have any prohibited conflicts of\ninterest with respect to loans in which the employee is involved, and\nfor other purposes (H. Rept. 119-500);\n H.R. 390, to utilize the Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response\nto Operations project of NASA to improve aerial responses to wildfires,\nand for other purposes, with amendments (H. Rept. 119-501);\n H.R. 2600, to require the Administrator of the National Aeronautics\nand Space Administration to establish a program to identify, evaluate,\nacquire, and disseminate commercial Earth remote sensing data and\nimagery in order to satisfy the scientific, operational, and\neducational requirements of the Administration, and for other purposes\n(H. Rept. 119-502);\n H.R. 3679, to require the Director of the National Institute of\nStandards and Technology to develop resources for small businesses in\nutilizing artificial intelligence, and for other purposes, with an\namendment (H. Rept. 119-503);\n H.R. 2958, to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of\n1974 to require that the Employee Benefit Security Administration\nsubmit an annual report to Congress on adverse interest agreements, and\nfor other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-504);\n H.R. 1319, to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and the\nNational Labor Relations Act to clarify the standard for determining\nwhether an individual is an employee, and for other purposes, with an\namendment (H. Rept. 119-505);\n H.R. 1320, to ensure that the provision of portable benefits to an\nindividual is not considered in determining whether such individual is\nan employee of a person, with amendments (H. Rept. 119-506);\n H.R. 4307, to direct the Secretary of Labor to train certain\nemployees of Department of Labor how to effectively detect and assist\nlaw enforcement in preventing human trafficking during the course of\ntheir official duties, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H.\nRept. 119-507);\n H.R. 6956, to require electronically prepared tax returns to include\nscannable code when submitted on paper, and to require the use of\noptical character recognition technology for paper documents received\nby the Internal Revenue Service, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-508);\nand\n H.R. 6431, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the\nrules governing the State administration of self-employment assistance\nprograms, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-509).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPages H2232-33\nSpeaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed\nRepresentative Moore (WV) to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.\n Page H2231\n\n[[Page D203]]\n\nGuest Chaplain: The prayer was offered by the Guest Chaplain, Rev. Lisa\nWink Schultz, Office of the Senate Chaplain, Washington, DC.\n Page H2231\nQuorum Calls--Votes: There were no Yea and Nay votes, and there were no\nRecorded votes. There were no quorum calls.\nAdjournment: The House met at 11:30 a.m. and adjourned at 11:32 a.m."], ["CREC-2026-02-19-pt1-PgD199-3", "2026-02-19", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House of Representatives", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCHAMBER", "D199", "D199", null, null, "172 Cong. Rec. D199", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 33 (Thursday, February 19, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 33 (Thursday, February 19, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Page D199]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n House of Representatives\n\nChamber Action\n The House was not in session today. The House will meet in Pro Forma\nsession at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026."], ["CREC-2026-02-19-pt1-PgD199-4", "2026-02-19", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCMEETINGS", "D199", "D199", null, null, "172 Cong. Rec. D199", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 33 (Thursday, February 19, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 33 (Thursday, February 19, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Page D199]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\nCommittee Meetings\n No hearings were held.\n\nJoint Meetings\n No joint committee meetings were held."], ["CREC-2026-02-17-pt1-PgD197-3", "2026-02-17", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House of Representatives", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCHAMBER", "D197", "D197", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HJRES\", \"number\": \"150\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"1028\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1067\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7396\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7588\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7600\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D197", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 32 (Tuesday, February 17, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 32 (Tuesday, February 17, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Page D197]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n House of Representatives\n\nChamber Action\nPublic Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 13 public bills, H.R. 7588-\n7600; and 2 resolutions, H.J. Res. 150; and H. Res. 1067, were\nintroduced.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H2227-28\nAdditional Cosponsors:\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H2229\nReports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows:\n H.R. 1028, to modify eligibility requirements for amateur sports\ngoverning organizations, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-497); and\n H.R. 7396, to establish an Office of Native American Affairs within\nthe Small Business Administration, and for other purposes (H. Rept.\n119-498).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPage H2227\nSpeaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed\nRepresentative Smith (NJ) to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.\n Page H2227\nQuorum Calls--Votes: There were no Yea and Nay votes, and there were no\nRecorded votes. There were no quorum calls.\nAdjournment: The House met at 11 a.m. and adjourned at 11:03 a.m."], ["CREC-2026-02-17-pt1-PgD197-4", "2026-02-17", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCMEETINGS", "D197", "D197", null, null, "172 Cong. Rec. D197", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 32 (Tuesday, February 17, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 32 (Tuesday, February 17, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Page D197]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\nCommittee Meetings\n No hearings were held.\n\nJoint Meetings\n No joint committee meetings were held."], ["CREC-2026-02-13-pt1-PgD195-3", "2026-02-13", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House of Representatives", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCHAMBER", "D195", "D195", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"SCONRES\", \"number\": \"25\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1065\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1066\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7567\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7587\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D195", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 31 (Friday, February 13, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 31 (Friday, February 13, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Page D195]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n House of Representatives\n\nChamber Action\n Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 21 public bills, H.R. 7567-\n7587; and 2 resolutions, H. Res. 1065-1066 were introduced.\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H224\nAdditional Cosponsors:\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H2225\nReports Filed: There were no reports filed today.\nSpeaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed\nRepresentative Simpson to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.\n Page H2223\nSenate Referral: S. Con. Res. 25 was held at the desk.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H2223\nSenate Messages: Messages from the Senate received by the Clerk and\nsubsequently presented to the House today appear on page H2223.\nQuorum Calls--Votes: There were no Yea and Nay votes, and there were no\nRecorded votes. There were no quorum calls.\nAdjournment: The House met at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 10:03 a.m."], ["CREC-2026-02-13-pt1-PgD195-4", "2026-02-13", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCMEETINGS", "D195", "D195", null, null, "172 Cong. Rec. D195", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 31 (Friday, February 13, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 31 (Friday, February 13, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Page D195]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\nCommittee Meetings\n No hearings were held.\n\nJoint Meetings\n No joint committee meetings were held."], ["CREC-2026-02-12-pt1-PgD193-2", "2026-02-12", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCMEETINGS", "D193", "D193", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"785\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2148\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"3482\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"3726\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6047\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D193", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 30 (Thursday, February 12, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 30 (Thursday, February 12, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Page D193]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\nCommittee Meetings\nMISCELLANEOUS MEASURES\nCommittee on Veterans' Affairs: Full Committee held a markup on H.R.\n6047, the ``Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits\nExpansion Act of 2026''; H.R. 3726, the ``Fisher House Availability Act\nof 2025''; H.R. 3482, the ``Veterans Community Care Scheduling\nImprovement Act''; H.R. 785, the ``Representing our Seniors at VA Act\nof 2025''; and H.R. 2148, the ``Veteran Caregiver Reeducation,\nReemployment, and Retirement Act''. H.R. 3726, H.R. 785, H.R. 3482,\nH.R. 6047, and H.R. 2148 were ordered reported, as amended.\n\nJoint Meetings\n No joint committee meetings were held."], ["CREC-2026-02-12-pt1-PgD193", "2026-02-12", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House of Representatives", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCHAMBER", "D193", "D193", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HJRES\", \"number\": \"149\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"261\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1057\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1061\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1064\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"S\", \"number\": \"1383\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2189\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2870\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"3617\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"5616\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7520\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7566\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D193", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 30 (Thursday, February 12, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 30 (Thursday, February 12, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Page D193]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n House of Representatives\n\nChamber Action\n Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 47 public bills, H.R. 7520-\n7566; and 5 resolutions, H.J. Res. 149; and H. Res. 1061-1064 were\nintroduced.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H2217-19\nAdditional Cosponsors:\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H2221\nReport Filed: A report was filed today as follows:\n H.R. 2870, to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide\ncompensatory time for employees in the private sector, with an\namendment (H. Rept. 119-496).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPage H2217\nLaw-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act: The House passed H.R.\n2189, to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in\ntechnology and less-than-lethal weapons, by a yea-and-nay vote of 233\nyeas to 185 nays, Roll No. 70.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H2190-H2204\n Pursuant to the Rule, an amendment in the nature of a substitute\nconsisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 119-18 shall be\nconsidered as adopted, in lieu of the amendment in the nature of a\nsubstitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in\nthe bill.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPages H2190-91\n H. Res. 1057, the rule providing for consideration of the bills (S.\n1383), (H.R. 2189), (H.R. 261), and (H.R. 3617) was agreed to\nyesterday, February 11th.\nWork Period Designation: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he\ndesignated the period from Thursday, February 12, 2026, through Sunday,\nFebruary 22, 2026, as a ``district work period'' under clause 13 of\nrule 1.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H2211\nClerk to Correct Engrossment: Agreed by unanimous consent that the\nClerk be directed to make the changes in the engrossment of H.R. 5616\nas placed at the desk.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H2211\nQuorum Calls--Votes: One yea-and-nay vote developed during the\nproceedings of today and appears on page H2204.\nAdjournment: The House met at 9 a.m. and adjourned at 12:48 p.m."], ["CREC-2026-02-11-pt1-PgD183", "2026-02-11", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House of Representatives", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCHAMBER", "D183", "D184", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HJRES\", \"number\": \"72\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HCONRES\", \"number\": \"72\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"261\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1057\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1058\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1060\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"S\", \"number\": \"1383\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2189\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"3495\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"3617\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6472\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7481\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7519\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D183", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Pages D183-D184]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n House of Representatives\n\nChamber Action\n Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 39 public bills, H.R. 7481-\n7519; and 3 resolutions, H. Res. 1058-1060 were introduced.\n Pages H2185-87\nAdditional Cosponsors:\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H2187-88\nReports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows:\n H. Res. 1057, providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to\nestablish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for\nother purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to\nmodernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in\ntechnology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes;\nproviding for consideration of the bill (H.R. 261) to amend the\nNational Marine Sanctuaries Act to prohibit requiring an authorization\nfor the installation, continued presence, operation, maintenance,\nrepair, or recovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a national marine\nsanctuary if such activities have previously been authorized by a\nFederal or State agency; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R.\n3617) to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to secure the\nsupply of critical energy resources, including critical minerals and\nother materials, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of\nclause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain\nresolutions reported from the Committee on Rules (H. Rept. 119-493);\n H.R. 3495, to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to clarify\nthe definition of employee as it relates to direct sellers and real\nestate agents, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-\n494); and\n H.R. 6472, to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for\nin-state tuition rates for certain residents of Guam, the Commonwealth\nof the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, and the United States\nVirgin Islands, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept.\n119-495).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPages H2184-85\nSpeaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed\nRepresentative Evans (CO) to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.\n Page H2121\nRecess: The House recessed at 4:55 p.m. and reconvened at 5:16 p.m.\n Page H2167\nSecuring America's Critical Minerals Supply Act: The House passed H.R.\n3617, to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to secure the\nsupply of critical energy resources, including critical minerals and\nother materials, by a yea-and-nay vote of 223 yeas to 206 nays, Roll\nNo. 64.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H2150-54, H2167-68\n Rejected the Landsman motion to recommit the bill to the Committee on\nEnergy and Commerce by a yea-and-nay vote of 214 yeas to 215 nays, Roll\nNo. 63.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPages H2154, H2167-68\n Pursuant to the Rule, the amendment in the nature of a substitute\nrecommended by the Committee on Energy and Commerce now printed in the\nbill shall be considered as adopted.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPage H2150\n H. Res. 1057, as amended, the rule providing for consideration of the\nbills (S. 1383), (H.R. 2189), (H.R. 261), and (H.R. 3617) was agreed to\nby a recorded vote of 216 ayes to 215 noes, Roll No. 62, after the\nprevious question was ordered by a yea-and-nay vote of 216 yeas to 214\nnays, Roll No. 61.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPages H2121-38\nRelating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025:\nThe House passed H.J. Res. 72, relating to a national emergency by the\nPresident on February 1, 2025, by a yea-and-nay vote of 219 yeas to 211\nnays, Roll No. 65.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H2154-61, H2169\nUndersea Cable Protection Act: The House passed H.R. 261, to amend the\nNational Marine Sanctuaries\n\n[[Page D184]]\n\nAct to prohibit requiring an authorization for the installation,\ncontinued presence, operation, maintenance, repair, or recovery of\nundersea fiber optic cables in a national marine sanctuary if such\nactivities have previously been authorized by a Federal or State\nagency, by a yea-and-nay vote of 218 yeas to 212 nays, Roll No. 67.\n Pages H2161-66, H2169-71\n Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ``To amend the National\nMarine Sanctuaries Act to prohibit the Secretary of Commerce from\nprohibiting, or requiring any permit or other authorization for, the\ninstallation, continued presence, operation, maintenance, repair, or\nrecovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a national marine sanctuary\nif such activities have been authorized by a Federal or State\nagency.''.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPages H2170-71\n Rejected the Carbajal motion to recommit the bill to the Committee on\nNatural Resources by a yea-and-nay vote of 214 yeas to 216 nays, Roll\nNo. 66.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPages H2166, H2169-70\n Pursuant to the Rule, the amendment in the nature of a substitute\nrecommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the\nbill shall be considered as adopted.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPage H2162\n H. Res. 1057, as amended, the rule providing for consideration of the\nbills (S. 1383), (H.R. 2189), (H.R. 261), and (H.R. 3617) was agreed to\nby a recorded vote of 216 ayes to 215 noes, Roll No. 62, after the\nprevious question was ordered by a yea-and-nay vote of 216 yeas to 214\nnays, Roll No. 61.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPages H2121-38\nVeterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act: The House passed S.\n1383, to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, by\na yea-and-nay vote of 218 yeas to 213 nays, Roll No. 69.\n Pages H2171-72\n Rejected the Morelle motion to commit the bill to the Committee on\nHouse Administration, by a yea-and-nay vote of 214 yeas to 217 nays,\nRoll No. 68.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPages H2149, H2171\n Pursuant to the Rule, an amendment in the nature of a substitute\nconsisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 119-19, modified by the\namendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying\nthis resolution, shall be considered as adopted.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPages H2138-41\n H. Res. 1057, as amended, the rule providing for consideration of the\nbills (S. 1383), (H.R. 2189), (H.R. 261), and (H.R. 3617) was agreed to\nby a recorded vote of 216 ayes to 215 noes, Roll No. 62, after the\nprevious question was ordered by a yea-and-nay vote of 216 yeas to 214\nnays, Roll No. 61.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPages H2121-38\nAuthorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center\nfor a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance\nof victims of the Holocaust: The House agreed to discharge from\ncommittee and agree to H. Con. Res. 72, authorizing the use of\nEmancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony as part\nof the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the\nHolocaust.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H2172\nMeeting Hour: Agreed by unanimous consent that when the House adjourns\ntoday, it adjourn to meet at 9 a.m. tomorrow, February 12th.\n Page H2172\nPresidential Messages: Read a message from the President transmitting a\nnotification of the reasons why he has decided to take action to adjust\nimports of processed critical minerals and their derivative products\n(PCMDPs) so that such imports will not threaten to impair the national\nsecurity of the United States--referred to the Committee on Ways and\nMeans and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 119-134).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H2166\n Read a message from the President transmitting a notification of the\nreasons why he has decided to take action to adjust imports of medium\nand heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs), and medium- and heavy-duty vehicle\nparts (MHDVPs), and buses so that such imports will not threaten to\nimpair the national security of the United States--referred to the\nCommittee on Ways and Means and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 119-\n135).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPages H2166-67\n Read a message from the President transmitting a notification of the\nreasons why he has decided to take action to adjust imports of\nsemiconductors, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and their\nderivative products so that such imports will not threaten to impair\nthe national security of the United States--referred to the Committee\non Ways and Means and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 119-136).\n Page H2167\nQuorum Calls--Votes: Eight yea-and-nay votes and one recorded vote\ndeveloped during the proceedings of today and appear on pages H2137-38,\nH2138, H2167-68, H2168, H2169, H2169-70, H2170, H2171, and H2171-72.\nAdjournment: The House met at 11 a.m. and adjourned at 8:14 p.m."], ["CREC-2026-02-11-pt1-PgD184", "2026-02-11", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCMEETINGS", "D184", "D186", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HCONRES\", \"number\": \"73\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"755\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"1352\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"1945\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2196\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"3706\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"3922\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4463\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4671\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"5419\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"5497\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6300\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6380\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7342\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7376\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7388\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7396\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7401\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7412\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D184", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Pages D184-D186]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\nCommittee Meetings\nPOTENTIAL DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY SHUTDOWN IMPACTS\nCommittee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Homeland Security held a\nhearing entitled ``Potential DHS Shutdown Impacts''. Testimony was\nheard from Admiral Thomas Allan, Vice Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard;\nMatthew Quinn, Deputy Director, U.S. Secret Service; and the following\nDepartment of\n\n[[Page D185]]\n\nHomeland Security officials: Madhu Gottumukkala, Acting Director,\nCybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency; Ha Nguyen McNeill,\nActing Administrator, Transportation Security Administration; and Gregg\nPhillips, Associate Administrator, Office of Response and Recovery,\nFederal Emergency Management Agency.\nBUILDING AN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE-READY AMERICA: SAFER WORKPLACES\nTHROUGH SMARTER TECHNOLOGY\nCommittee on Education and the Workforce: Subcommittee on Workforce\nProtections held a hearing entitled ``Building an AI-Ready America:\nSafer Workplaces Through Smarter Technology''. Testimony was heard from\npublic witnesses.\nLOWERING HEALTH CARE COSTS FOR ALL AMERICANS: AN EXAMINATION OF THE\nPRESCRIPTION DRUG SUPPLY CHAIN\nCommittee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Health held a hearing\nentitled ``Lowering Health Care Costs for All Americans: An Examination\nof the Prescription Drug Supply Chain''. Testimony was heard from\npublic witnesses.\nOVERSIGHT OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION\nCommittee on Financial Services: Full Committee held a hearing entitled\n``Oversight of the Securities and Exchange Commission''. Testimony was\nheard from Paul Atkins, Chairman, U.S. Securities and Exchange\nCommission.\nHOMEOWNERSHIP AND THE ROLE OF THE SECONDARY MORTGAGE MARKET\nCommittee on Financial Services: Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance\nheld a hearing entitled ``Homeownership and the Role of the Secondary\nMortgage Market''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses.\nSOUTH ASIA: U.S. FOREIGN POLICY IN THE REGION\nCommittee on Foreign Affairs: South and Central Asia Subcommittee held\na hearing entitled ``South Asia: U.S. Foreign Policy in the Region''.\nTestimony was heard from S. Paul Kapur, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of\nSouth and Central Asian Affairs, Department of State.\nSURVEYING THE THREAT OF AGROTERRORISM, PART II: ASSESSING FEDERAL\nGOVERNMENT EFFORTS\nCommittee on Homeland Security: Subcommittee on Emergency Management\nand Technology held a hearing entitled ``Surveying the Threat of\nAgroterrorism, Part II: Assessing Federal Government Efforts''.\nTestimony was heard from Matt Allen, Director, Office of Homeland\nSecurity, Department of Agriculture; and the following Department of\nHomeland Security officials: Suzette Kelly, Acting Executive Director,\nAgriculture Programs and Trade Liaison; Jeff Cooper, Program Manager,\nScience and Technology Directorate; and Ashley Grant, Senior Health\nSecurity and Biodefense Advisor, Office of Health Security.\nOVERSIGHT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE\nCommittee on the Judiciary: Full Committee held a hearing entitled\n``Oversight of the Department of Justice''. Testimony was heard from\nPamela J. Bondi, Attorney General, Department of Justice.\nMISCELLANEOUS MEASURES\nCommittee on Natural Resources: Full Committee held a markup on H.R.\n5497, the ``Apostle Islands National Park and Preserve Act''; H.R.\n6300, the ``Grasslands Grazing Act of 2025''; H.R. 755, the ``Critical\nMineral Consistency Act of 2025''; H.R. 1352, to designate the General\nGeorge C. Marshall House, in the Commonwealth of Virginia, as an\naffiliated area of the National Park System, and for other purposes;\nH.R. 1945, the ``America's National Churchill Museum National Historic\nLandmark Act''; H.R. 2196, to provide for an extension of the\nlegislative authority of the National Emergency Medical Services\nMemorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District\nof Columbia and its environs; H.R. 3706, the ``SUSHI Act''; H.R. 3922,\nthe ``Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act''; H.R. 4463, to amend the\nCatawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of\n1993; H.R. 4671, the ``Ensuring Casualty Assistance for our\nFirefighters Act''; H.R. 5419, the ``Enhancing Administrative Reviews\nfor Broadband Deployment Act''; and H.R. 6380, the ``Chiricahua\nNational Park Act''. H.R. 5497, H.R. 6300, H.R. 755, H.R. 1352, H.R.\n2196, H.R. 3706, H.R. 3922, H.R. 5419, and H.R. 6380 were ordered\nreported, as amended. H.R. 1945, H.R. 4463, and H.R. 4671 were ordered\nreported, without amendment.\nACCELERATING PROGRESS: U.S. SURFACE TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH\nCommittee on Science, Space, and Technology: Subcommittee on Research\nand Technology held a hearing entitled ``Accelerating Progress: U.S.\nSurface Transportation Research''. Testimony was heard from public\nwitnesses.\n\n[[Page D186]]\n\nMISCELLANEOUS MEASURES\nCommittee on Small Business: Full Committee held a markup on H.R. 7401,\nthe ``Small Business Lending Fraud Prevention Act''; H.R. 7396, the\n``Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act''; and H.R. 7412, the\n``Put America on Commission Act of 2026''. H.R. 7401, H.R. 7396, and\nH.R. 7412 were ordered reported, without amendment.\nMISCELLANEOUS MEASURES\nCommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Full Committee held a\nmarkup on H.R. 7376, the ``Local Water Protection Act''; H.R. 7342, the\n``Made in America Jobs Act of 2026''; H.R. 7388, the ``Smart Space Act\nof 2026''; and H. Con. Res. 73, authorizing the use of the Capitol\nGrounds for the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service and the\nNational Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition. H.R. 7342 and H.R. 7388\nwere ordered reported, as amended. H.R. 7376 and H. Con. Res. 73 were\nordered reported, without amendment.\nOPPORTUNITIES WITH VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION REORGANIZATION\nCommittee on Veterans' Affairs: Full Committee held a hearing entitled\n``Opportunities with VHA Reorganization''. Testimony was heard from\nDouglas A. Collins, Secretary, Department of Veterans Affairs.\nLIES, LAWFARE, AND LEVERAGE: THE CHINESE COMMUNIST PARTY'S GASLIGHTING\nAND MANIPULATION TO MARGINALIZE TAIWAN\nSelect Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States\nand the Chinese Communist Party: Full Committee held a hearing entitled\n``Lies, Lawfare, and Leverage: The CCP's Gaslighting and Manipulation\nto Marginalize Taiwan''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses.\n\nJoint Meetings\nGEORGIA\nCommission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: Commission received a\nbriefing on the Georgian dream's escalating crackdown on dissent from\nClaire Kaiser, McLarty Associates; Laura Thornton, McCain Institute;\nand Olesya Vartanyan, George Mason University."], ["CREC-2026-02-11-pt1-PgD186", "2026-02-11", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/NEW PUBLIC LAWS", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDNEWPUBLAWS", "D186", "D186", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"S\", \"number\": \"269\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D186", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Page D186]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n NEW PUBLIC LAWS\n\n (For last listing of Public Laws, see Daily Digest, p. D168)\n S. 269, to improve coordination between Federal and State agencies\nand the Do Not Pay working system. Signed on February 10, 2026. (Public\nLaw 119-77)"], ["CREC-2026-02-10-pt1-PgD175", "2026-02-10", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House of Representatives", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCHAMBER", "D175", "D176", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HJRES\", \"number\": \"72\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HCONRES\", \"number\": \"74\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"261\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1042\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1048\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1056\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1048\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2189\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2869\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"3617\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6392\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7457\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7480\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D175", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 28 (Tuesday, February 10, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 28 (Tuesday, February 10, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Pages D175-D176]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n House of Representatives\n\nChamber Action\n Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 24 public bills, H.R. 7457-\n7480; and 10 resolutions, H. Con. Res. 74; and H. Res. 1048-1056 were\nintroduced.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H2117-19\nAdditional Cosponsors:\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H2119-20\nReports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows:\n H.R. 2869, to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of\n1974 to require that the Employee Benefit Security Administration make\nan annual report to Congress on investigations, with an amendment (H.\nRept. 119-491); and\n H.R. 6392, to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to recognize\nstudents who have completed secondary school education in a home school\nsetting as high school graduates, and for other purposes, with an\namendment (H. Rept. 119-492).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPage H2117\nSpeaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed\nRepresentative Cloud to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.\n Page H2099\nRecess: The House recessed at 11:08 a.m. and reconvened at 12 p.m.\n Page H2106\nCommittee Election: The House agreed to H. Res. 1048, electing a Member\nto a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.\n Page H2115\nRecess: The House recessed at 1:24 p.m. and reconvened at 8:30 p.m.\n Page H2115\nLaw-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act, Undersea Cable Protection\nAct, and Securing America's Critical Minerals Supply Act--Rule for\nConsideration: The House failed to agree to H. Res. 1042, providing for\nconsideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearms\nlaws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal\nweapons; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 261) to amend\nthe National Marine Sanctuaries Act to prohibit requiring an\nauthorization for the installation, continued presence, operation,\nmaintenance, repair, or recovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a\nnational marine sanctuary if such activities have previously been\nauthorized by a Federal or State agency; providing for consideration of\nthe bill (H.R. 3617) to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act\nto secure the supply of critical energy resources, including critical\nminerals and other materials, by a recorded vote of 214 yeas to 217\nnays, Roll No. 60, after the previous question was ordered by a yea-\nand-nay vote of 216 yeas to 214 nays, Roll No. 59.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H2107-16\nOrder of Business: Agreed by unanimous consent that it be in order at\nany time to consider in the House H.J. Res. 72 if called up by the\nchair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or his designee; that all\npoints of order against consideration of the joint resolution be\nwaived; that the joint resolution be considered as read; that all\npoints of order against provisions in the joint resolution be waived;\nand that the previous question be considered as ordered on the joint\nresolution to final passage without intervening motion except for one\nhour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking\nminority member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or their respective\ndesignees.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H2116\nProviding for a joint session of Congress to receive a message from the\nPresident: The House agreed to H. Con. Res. 74, providing for a joint\nsession of Congress to receive a message from the President.\n Pages H2116-17\n\n[[Page D176]]\n\nMeeting Hour: Agreed by unanimous consent that when the House adjourns\ntoday, it adjourn to meet at 11 a.m. tomorrow, February 11th.\n Page H2117\nQuorum Calls--Votes: One yea-and-nay vote and one recorded vote\ndeveloped during the proceedings of today and appear on pages H2115-16\nand H2116.\nAdjournment: The House met at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 10 p.m."], ["CREC-2026-02-10-pt1-PgD176", "2026-02-10", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCMEETINGS", "D176", "D178", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"34\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"261\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"S\", \"number\": \"282\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"1329\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"S\", \"number\": \"1383\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"1566\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2110\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2189\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"3360\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"3385\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"3553\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"3617\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"5221\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"5478\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"5911\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6688\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6947\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7353\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7372\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7377\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7386\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7389\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7390\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D176", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 28 (Tuesday, February 10, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 28 (Tuesday, February 10, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Pages D176-D178]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\nCommittee Meetings\nTHE SCIENCE OF READING\nCommittee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human\nServices, Education, and Related Agencies held a hearing entitled ``The\nScience of Reading''. Testimony was heard from Larry Saulsberry,\nDirector, Teaching and Learning for Literacy, Huntsville City Schools,\nAlabama; and public witnesses.\nV-22 OSPREY PROGRAM UPDATE\nCommittee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection\nForces; and Subcommittee on Readiness held a joint hearing entitled\n``V-22 Osprey Program Update''. Testimony was heard from Vice Admiral\nJohn E. Dougherty IV, Commander, Naval Air Systems Command, U.S. Navy;\nDiana Moldafsky, Director, Defense Capabilities and Management,\nGovernment Accountability Office; and Brigadier General David C. Walsh,\nProgram Executive Officer for Air Anti-Submarine Warfare, Assault and\nSpecial Mission Programs, U.S. Navy.\nDEFENDING FAITH AND FAMILIES AGAINST GOVERNMENT OVERREACH: MAHMOUD V.\nTAYLOR\nCommittee on Education and the Workforce: Subcommittee on Early\nChildhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education held a hearing entitled\n``Defending Faith and Families Against Government Overreach: Mahmoud v.\nTaylor''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses.\nMISCELLANEOUS MEASURES\nCommittee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Commerce,\nManufacturing, and Trade held a markup on H.R. 1566, the ``Right to\nEquitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act''; H.R.\n7390, the ``Safely Ensuring Lives Future Deployment and Research in\nVehicle Evolution (SELF DRIVE) Act of 2026''; H.R. 7389, the ``Motor\nVehicle Modernization Act of 2026''; H.R. 5221, the ``PART Act''; H.R.\n2110, the ``Safe Vehicle Access for Survivors Act''; H.R. 6688, the\n``ADAS Functionality and Integrity Act''; H.R. 3360, the ``Driver\nTechnology and Pedestrian Safety Act''; H.R. 3385, to Direct the Sec.\nof Transportation to issue certain regulations to update the definition\nof motorcycle, and for other purposes; H.R. 7372, the ``Safety Is Not\nfor Sale Act''; H.R. 7377, the ``Know Before You Drive Act''; H.R.\n6947, the ``Securing Accessible Functional Emergency (SAFE) Exit Act of\n2026''; and H.R. 7353, the ``Safe Streets for Everyone Act of 2026''.\nH.R. 1566, H.R. 7390, H.R. 5221, H.R. 2110, H.R. 6688, H.R. 3385, H.R.\n7372, H.R. 7377, H.R. 6947, and H.R. 7353 were forwarded to the full\nCommittee, without amendment. H.R. 7389, H.R. 3360 were forwarded to\nthe full Committee, as amended.\nMISCELLANEOUS MEASURE\nCommittee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Communications and\nTechnology held a markup on H.R. 7386, the ``First Responder Network\nAuthority Reauthorization Act''. H.R. 7386 was forwarded to the full\nCommittee, without amendment.\nPRICED OUT OF THE AMERICAN DREAM: UNDERSTANDING THE POLICIES BEHIND\nRISING COSTS OF HOUSING AND BORROWING\nCommittee on Financial Services: Full Committee held a hearing entitled\n``Priced Out of the American Dream: Understanding the Policies Behind\nRising Costs of Housing and Borrowing''. Testimony was heard from\npublic witnesses.\nBUILDING A SOLID FOUNDATION: RESTORING TRUST AND TRANSPARENCY IN PUBLIC\nHOUSING AGENCIES\nCommittee on Financial Services: Subcommittee on Oversight and\nInvestigations held a hearing entitled ``Building a Solid Foundation:\nRestoring Trust and Transparency in Public Housing Agencies''.\nTestimony was heard from Chase M. Haller, Deputy Attorney General and\nSection Chief, Homeowners Protection Unit, Office of the Indiana\nAttorney General; and public witnesses.\nSYRIA AT A CROSSROADS: U.S. POLICY CHALLENGES POST-ASSAD\nCommittee on Foreign Affairs: Full Committee held a hearing entitled\n``Syria at a Crossroads: U.S. Policy Challenges Post-Assad''. Testimony\nwas heard from public witnesses.\n\n[[Page D177]]\n\nWEAPONIZED MASS MIGRATION: A SECURITY RISK TO EUROPE AND THE UNITED\nSTATES\nCommittee on Foreign Affairs: Europe Subcommittee held a hearing\nentitled ``Weaponized Mass Migration: A Security Risk to Europe and the\nUnited States''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses.\nADVANCING PEACE IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO AND RWANDA\nTHROUGH PRESIDENT TRUMP'S WASHINGTON ACCORDS--PART II\nCommittee on Foreign Affairs: Africa Subcommittee held a hearing\nentitled ``Advancing Peace in DRC and Rwanda through President Trump's\nWashington Accords--Part II''. Testimony was heard from public\nwitnesses.\nOVERSIGHT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY: U.S. IMMIGRATION AND\nCUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, AND U.S.\nCITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES\nCommittee on Homeland Security: Full Committee held a hearing entitled\n``Oversight of the Department of Homeland Security: ICE, CBP, and\nUSCIS''. Testimony was heard from the following Department of Homeland\nSecurity officials: Rodney S. Scott, Commissioner, U.S. Customs and\nBorder Protection; Joseph B. Edlow, Director, U.S. Citizenship and\nImmigration Services; and Todd M. Lyons, Senior Official Performing the\nDuties of the Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.\nMAKE ELECTIONS GREAT AGAIN: HOW TO RESTORE TRUST AND INTEGRITY IN\nFEDERAL ELECTIONS\nCommittee on House Administration: Full Committee held a hearing\nentitled ``Make Elections Great Again: How to Restore Trust and\nIntegrity in Federal Elections''. Testimony was heard from Ann Bollin,\nState Representative, Michigan; Chuck Gray, Secretary of State,\nWyoming; and public witnesses.\nSHARI-FREE AMERICA: WHY POLITICAL ISLAM AND SHARIA LAW ARE INCOMPATIBLE\nWITH THE U.S. CONSTITUTION\nCommittee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on the Constitution and\nLimited Government held a hearing entitled ``Sharia-Free America: Why\nPolitical Islam and Sharia Law Are Incompatible with the U.S.\nConstitution''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses.\nALL IN FOR AMERICA250: PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS SUPPORTING AMERICA'S\nSEMIQUINCENTENNIAL ON OUR PUBLIC LANDS\nCommittee on Natural Resources: Subcommittee on Oversight and\nInvestigations held a hearing entitled ``All in for America250: Public-\nPrivate Partnerships Supporting America's Semiquincentennial on our\nPublic Lands''. Testimony was heard from Will Glasco, Chief Executive\nOfficer, Preservation Virginia; and public witnesses.\nLEGISLATIVE MEASURES\nCommittee on Natural Resources: Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a\nhearing on H.R. 34, the ``LASSO Act''; H.R. 1329, the ``Smithsonian\nAmerican Women's History Museum Act''; H.R. 3553, the ``BRUSH Fires\nAct''; H.R. 5478, the ``Fruit Heights Land Conveyance Act of 2025'';\nH.R. 5911, the ``Crystal Reservoir Conveyance Act''; and S. 282, the\n``Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Access Act''. Testimony\nwas heard from Representatives Gosar, Hurd of Colorado, Min,\nMalliotakis, and Moore of Utah; David Lytle, Acting Deputy Chief, Fire\nand Aviation Management, U.S. Forest Service, Department of\nAgriculture; Ronald Cortez, Under Secretary for Finance and\nAdministration, The Smithsonian Institution; Michelle Metteer, City\nAdministrator, Ouray, Colorado; Darren Frandsen, City Manager, Fruit\nHeights, Utah; Chris Hamm, President, Orange County Firefighters IAFF\nLocal 3631, Tustin, California; and public witnesses.\nUNDERSEA CABLE PROTECTION ACT OF 2025; LAW-ENFORCEMENT INNOVATE TO DE-\nESCALATE ACT; SECURING AMERICA'S CRITICAL MINERALS SUPPLY ACT; SAVE\nAMERICA ACT\nCommittee on Rules: Full Committee held a hearing on S. 1383, the\n``SAVE America Act''; H.R. 2189, the ``Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-\nEscalate Act''; H.R. 261, the ``Undersea Cable Protection Act of\n2025''; and H.R. 3617, the ``Securing America's Critical Minerals\nSupply Act''. The Committee granted, by a record vote of 9-4, a rule\nproviding for consideration of S. 1383, the ``SAVE America Act'', H.R.\n2189, the ``Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act'', H.R. 261,\nthe ``Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025'', and H.R. 3617, the\n``Securing America's Critical Minerals Supply Act''. The rule provides\nfor consideration of S. 1383, the ``SAVE America Act'', under a closed\nrule. The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the\nbill. The rule provides that an amendment in the nature of a substitute\nconsisting of the text of Rules\n\n[[Page D178]]\n\nCommittee Print 119-19, modified by the amendment printed in the Rules\nCommittee report, shall be considered as adopted and the bill, as\namended, shall be considered as read. The rule waives all points of\norder against provisions in the bill, as amended. The rule provides one\nhour of general debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and\nranking minority member of the Committee on House Administration or\ntheir respective designees. The rule provides one motion to commit. The\nrule further provides for consideration of H.R. 2189, the ``Law-\nEnforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act'', under a closed rule. The\nrule waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. The\nrule provides that, in lieu of the amendment in the nature of a\nsubstitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in\nthe bill, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the\ntext of Rules Committee Print 119-18 shall be considered as adopted and\nthe bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. The rule waives all\npoints of order against provisions in the bill, as amended. The rule\nprovides one hour of general debate equally divided among and\ncontrolled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on\nthe Judiciary or their respective designees and the chair and ranking\nminority member of the Committee on Ways and Means or their respective\ndesignees. The rule provides one motion to recommit. The rule further\nprovides for consideration of H.R. 261, the ``Undersea Cable Protection\nAct of 2025'', under a closed rule. The rule waives all points of order\nagainst consideration of the bill. The rule provides that the amendment\nin the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Natural\nResources now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted and\nthe bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. The rule waives all\npoints of order against provisions in the bill, as amended. The rule\nprovides one hour of general debate equally divided and controlled by\nthe chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Natural\nResources or their respective designees. The rule provides one motion\nto recommit. The rule further provides for consideration of H.R. 3617,\nthe ``Securing America's Critical Minerals Supply Act'', under a closed\nrule. The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the\nbill. The rule provides that the amendment in the nature of a\nsubstitute recommended by the Committee on Energy and Commerce now\nprinted in the bill shall be considered as adopted and the bill, as\namended, shall be considered as read. The rule waives all points of\norder against provisions in the bill, as amended. The rule provides one\nhour of general debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and\nranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce or\ntheir respective designees. The rule provides one motion to recommit.\nFinally, the rule provides that the requirement of clause 6(a) of rule\n13 for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on\nRules on the same day it is presented to the House is waived with\nrespect to any resolution reported through the legislative day of\nFebruary 13, 2026, relating to a measure continuing appropriations for\nthe fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. Testimony was heard from\nChairman Steil, and Representatives Morelle and Sewell.\nFOREIGN INFLUENCE IN AMERICAN NON-PROFITS: UNMASKING THREATS FROM\nBEIJING AND BEYOND\nCommittee on Ways and Means: Full Committee held a hearing entitled\n``Foreign Influence in American Non-profits: Unmasking Threats from\nBeijing and Beyond''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses.\n\nJoint Meetings\n No joint committee meetings were held."], ["CREC-2026-02-09-pt1-PgD166-3", "2026-02-09", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House of Representatives", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCHAMBER", "D166", "D167", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"261\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1042\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1043\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1047\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"1531\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2189\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2294\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"3190\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"3390\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"3617\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"3682\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"S\", \"number\": \"3705\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"5616\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6644\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7413\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7456\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D166", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Pages D166-D167]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n House of Representatives\n\nChamber Action\n Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 44 public bills, H.R. 7413-\n7456; and 5 resolutions, H. Res. 1043-1047 were introduced.\n Pages H2094-95\nAdditional Cosponsors:\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H2097-98\nReports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows:\n H.R. 2294, to reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean\nObservation System Act of 2009 (H. Rept. 119-489, Part 1); and\n H. Res. 1042, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to\nmodernize Federal firearms laws\n\n[[Page D167]]\n\nto account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons,\nand for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R.\n261) to amend the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to prohibit requiring\nan authorization for the installation, continued presence, operation,\nmaintenance, repair, or recovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a\nnational marine sanctuary if such activities have previously been\nauthorized by a Federal or State agency; providing for consideration of\nthe bill (H.R. 3617) to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act\nto secure the supply of critical energy resources, including critical\nminerals and other materials, and for other purposes; and for other\npurposes (H. Rept. 119-490).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPages H2093-94\nSpeaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed\nRepresentative Smith (NE) to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.\n Page H2043\nRecess: The House recessed at 12:22 p.m. and reconvened at 2 p.m.\n Page H2046\nRecess: The House recessed at 2:04 p.m. and reconvened at 3 p.m.\n Page H2046\nCommittee Resignation: Read a letter from Representative Beyer wherein\nhe resigned from the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.\n Page H2082\nRecess: The House recessed at 5:04 p.m. and reconvened at 6:30 p.m.\n Page H2082\nSuspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules and pass the\nfollowing measures: Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act:\nS. 3705, to provide for the creation of a congressional time capsule in\ncommemoration of the semiquincentennial of the United States;\n Pages H2046-48\n $2.50 for America's 250th Act: H.R. 5616, amended, to amend title 31,\nUnited States Code, to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint\nand issue $2.50 numismatic coins and $2.50 circulating coins;\n Pages H2048-50\n Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ``To amend title 31, United\nStates Code, to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue\n$2.50 numismatic coins, and for other purposes.'';\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPage H2050\n Housing for the 21st Century Act: H.R. 6644, amended, to increase the\nsupply of housing in America, by a \\2/3\\ yea-and-nay vote of 390 yeas\nto 9 nays, Roll No. 57;\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H2050-74, H2082\n Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ``To increase the supply of\nhousing in America, and for other purposes.'';\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPage H2082\n Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act: H.R. 3682,\namended, to amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to require the\nFinancial Stability Oversight Council to consider alternative\napproaches before determining that a U.S. nonbank financial company\nshall be supervised by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve\nSystem;\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H2074-76\n Pressure Regulatory Organizations To End Chinese Threats to Taiwan\nAct: H.R. 1531, amended, to direct certain financial regulators to\nexclude representatives of the People's Republic of China from certain\nbanking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger, by a\n\\2/3\\ yea-and-nay vote of 395 yeas to 2 nays, Roll No. 58; and\n Pages H2078-79, H2082-83\n Bringing Real Accountability Via Enforcement in Burma Act: H.R. 3190,\namended, to amend the Burma Unified through Rigorous Military\nAccountability Act of 2022 to extend the sunset, to require a\ndetermination with respect to the imposition of sanctions on certain\npersons of Burma.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H2080-81\nSuspension--Proceedings Postponed: The House debated the following\nmeasure under suspension of the rules. Further proceedings were\npostponed.\n Bringing the Discount Window into the 21st Century Act: H.R. 3390,\namended, to amend the Federal Reserve Act to require the Board of\nGovernors of the Federal Reserve System to carry out a review of\ndiscount window operations and to implement improvements to such\noperations.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H2076-78\nQuorum Calls--Votes: Two yea-and-nay votes developed during the\nproceedings of today and appear on pages H2082 and H2083.\nAdjournment: The House met at 12 p.m. and adjourned at 9:01 p.m."], ["CREC-2026-02-09-pt1-PgD167", "2026-02-09", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCMEETINGS", "D167", "D168", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"261\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2189\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"3617\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D167", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Pages D167-D168]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\nCommittee Meetings\nLAW-ENFORCEMENT INNOVATE TO DE-ESCALATE ACT; UNDERSEA CABLE PROTECTION\nACT OF 2025; SECURING AMERICA'S CRITICAL MINERALS SUPPLY ACT\nCommittee on Rules: Full Committee held a hearing on H.R. 2189, the\n``Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act''; H.R. 261, the\n``Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025''; and H.R. 3617, the\n``Securing America's Critical Minerals Supply Act''. The Committee\ngranted, by a record vote of 8-3, a rule providing for consideration of\nH.R. 2189, the ``Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act'', H.R.\n261, the ``Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025'', and\n\n[[Page D168]]\n\nH.R. 3617, the ``Securing America's Critical Minerals Supply Act''. The\nrule provides for consideration of H.R. 2189, the ``Law-Enforcement\nInnovate to De-Escalate Act'', under a closed rule. The rule waives all\npoints of order against consideration of the bill. The rule provides\nthat, in lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute\nrecommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill,\nan amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of\nRules Committee Print 119-18 shall be considered as adopted and the\nbill, as amended, shall be considered as read. The rule waives all\npoints of order against provisions in the bill, as amended. The rule\nprovides one hour of general debate equally divided among and\ncontrolled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on\nthe Judiciary or their respective designees and the chair and ranking\nminority member of the Committee on Ways and Means or their respective\ndesignees. The rule provides one motion to recommit. The rule further\nprovides for consideration of H.R. 261, the ``Undersea Cable Protection\nAct'', under a closed rule. The rule waives all points of order against\nconsideration of the bill. The rule provides that the amendment in the\nnature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Natural\nResources now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted and\nthe bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. The rule waives all\npoints of order against provisions in the bill, as amended. The rule\nprovides one hour of general debate equally divided and controlled by\nthe chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Natural\nResources or their respective designees. The rule provides one motion\nto recommit. The rule further provides for consideration of H.R. 3617,\nthe ``Securing America's Critical Minerals Supply Act'', under a closed\nrule. The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the\nbill. The rule provides that the amendment in the nature of a\nsubstitute recommended by the Committee on Energy and Commerce now\nprinted in the bill shall be considered as adopted and the bill, as\namended, shall be considered as read. The rule waives all points of\norder against provisions in the bill, as amended. The rule provides one\nhour of general debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and\nranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce or\ntheir respective designees. The rule provides one motion to recommit.\nFinally, the rule provides that each day during the period from\nFebruary 10, 2026, through July 31, 2026, shall not constitute a\ncalendar day for purposes of section 202 of the National Emergencies\nAct (50 U.S.C. 1622) with respect to a joint resolution terminating a\nnational emergency declared by the President on February 1, 2025, April\n2, 2025, July 30, 2025, or August 6, 2025. Testimony was heard from\nChairman Westerman, and Representatives Elfreth, Fitzgerald, Raskin,\nGuthrie, and Castor of Florida.\n\nJoint Meetings\n No joint committee meetings were held."], ["CREC-2026-02-09-pt1-PgD168", "2026-02-09", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/NEW PUBLIC LAWS", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDNEWPUBLAWS", "D168", "D168", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"S\", \"number\": \"3424\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D168", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Page D168]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n NEW PUBLIC LAWS\n\n (For last listing of Public Laws, see Daily Digest, p. D159)\n S. 3424, to amend titles 11 and 28, United States Code, to modify the\ncompensation payable to trustees serving in cases under chapter 7 of\ntitle 11, United States Code, to extend the term of certain temporary\noffices of bankruptcy judges. Signed on February 6, 2026. (Public Law\n119-76)"], ["CREC-2026-02-05-pt1-PgD163-2", "2026-02-05", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House of Representatives", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCHAMBER", "D163", "D163", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1040\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1041\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7386\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7412\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D163", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 26 (Thursday, February 5, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 26 (Thursday, February 5, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Page D163]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n House of Representatives\n\nChamber Action\nPublic Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 27 public bills, H.R. 7386-\n7412; and 2 resolutions, H. Res. 1040-1041, were introduced.\n Pages H2040-41\nAdditional Cosponsors:\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H2042\nReports Filed: There were no reports filed today.\nSpeaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed\nRepresentative Newhouse to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.\n Page H2039\nQuorum Calls--Votes: There were no Yea and Nay votes, and there were no\nRecorded votes. There were no quorum calls.\nAdjournment: The House met at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 10:03 a.m."], ["CREC-2026-02-05-pt1-PgD163-3", "2026-02-05", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCMEETINGS", "D163", "D163", null, null, "172 Cong. Rec. D163", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 26 (Thursday, February 5, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 26 (Thursday, February 5, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Page D163]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\nCommittee Meetings\n No hearings were held.\n\nJoint Meetings\n No joint committee meetings were held."], ["CREC-2026-02-04-pt1-PgD156", "2026-02-04", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House of Representatives", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCHAMBER", "D156", "D157", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HJRES\", \"number\": \"142\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1032\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1036\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1039\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"1343\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"1355\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"1588\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"1665\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"1731\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"3474\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"3699\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4090\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4690\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4758\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7148\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7340\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7385\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D156", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Pages D156-D157]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n House of Representatives\n\nChamber Action\nPublic Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 46 public bills, H.R. 7340-\n7385; and 4 resolutions, H. Res. 1036-1039, were introduced.\n Pages H2029-31\nAdditional Cosponsors:\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H2032-33\nReports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows:\n H.R. 1355, to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to\nreauthorize the Weatherization Assistance Program, direct the Secretary\nof Energy to establish a weatherization readiness program, and for\nother purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-480);\n H.R. 3474, to clarify that the installation of mechanical insulation\nproperty is an energy or water efficiency measure that may be used in\nFederal buildings for purposes of section 543(f) of the National Energy\nConservation Policy Act, and for other purposes (H. Rept. 119-481);\n H.R. 3699, to prohibit States or local governments from prohibiting\nor limiting the connection, reconnection, modification, installation,\ntransportation, distribution, or expansion of an energy service based\non the type or source of energy to be delivered, and for other\npurposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-482);\n H.R. 4690, to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to\nrepeal certain Federal building energy efficiency performance\nstandards, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-483,\nPart 1);\n H.R. 4758, to repeal provisions of Public Law 117-169 relating to\ntaxpayer subsidies for home electrification, and for other purposes (H.\nRept. 119-484);\n H.R. 1343, to require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for\nCommunications and Information to submit to Congress a plan for the\nAssistant Secretary to track the acceptance, processing, and disposal\nof\n\n[[Page D157]]\n\ncertain Form 299s, and for other purposes (H. Rept. 119-485);\n H.R. 1588, to require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for\nCommunications and Information to report to Congress on any barriers to\nestablishing online portals to accept, process, and dispose of certain\nForm 299s, and for other purposes (H. Rept. 119-486, Part 1);\n H.R. 1665, to require the Department of the Interior and the\nDepartment of Agriculture to establish online portals to accept,\nprocess, and dispose of certain Form 299s, and for other purposes (H.\nRept. 119-487, Part 1);\n H.R. 1665, to require the Department of the Interior and the\nDepartment of Agriculture to establish online portals to accept,\nprocess, and dispose of certain Form 299s, and for other purposes (H.\nRept. 119-487, Part 2); and\n H.R. 1731, to amend the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act\nof 2012 to establish a uniform fee schedule applicable to the\nprocessing of forms for the consideration of applications for the\nplacement of communications facilities on certain buildings and other\nproperty owned by the Federal Government, and for other purposes (H.\nRept. 119-488, Part 1).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPages H2028-29\nSpeaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed\nRepresentative Mann to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.\n Page H1979\nRecess: The House recessed at 11:50 a.m. and reconvened at 12 p.m.\n Page H1991\nRecess: The House recessed at 2:10 p.m. and reconvened at 3:30 p.m.\n Pages H2008-09\nCritical Mineral Dominance Act: The House passed H.R. 4090, to codify\ncertain provisions of certain Executive Orders relating to domestic\nmining and hardrock mineral resources, by a yea-and-nay vote of 224\nyeas to 195 nays, Roll No. 55.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H1993-H2002, H2009-10\n Rejected the Leger Fernandez motion to recommit the bill to the\nCommittee on Natural Resources by a yea-and-nay vote of 209 yeas to 212\nnays, Roll No. 54.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPages H2002, H2009\n Pursuant to the Rule, the amendment in the nature of a substitute\nrecommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the\nbill shall be considered as adopted.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPages H1993-94\n H. Res. 1032, the rule providing for consideration of the Senate\namendments to the bill (H.R. 7148) and providing for consideration of\nthe joint resolution (H.J. Res. 142) and the bill (H.R. 4090) was\nagreed to yesterday, February 3rd.\nDisapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in\napproving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision\nTemporary Amendment Act of 2025: The House passed H.J. Res. 142,\ndisapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in\napproving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision\nTemporary Amendment Act of 2025, by a yea-and-nay vote of 215 yeas to\n210 nays, Roll No. 56.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H2002-08, H2010-11\n H. Res. 1032, the rule providing for consideration of the Senate\namendments to the bill (H.R. 7148) and providing for consideration of\nthe joint resolution (H.J. Res. 142) and the bill (H.R. 4090) was\nagreed to yesterday, February 3rd.\nMeeting Hour: Agreed by unanimous consent that when the House adjourns\ntoday, it adjourn to meet at 10 a.m. tomorrow, February 5th; and\nfurther when the House adjourns on that day, it adjourn to meet at noon\non Monday, February 9, 2026 for morning-hour debate.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H2011\nPresidential Message: Read a message from the President transmitting a\nnotification stating that the national emergency with respect to the\nsituation in and in relation to Burma declared in Executive Order 14014\nof February 10, 2021, is to continue in effect beyond February 10,\n2026--referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be\nprinted (H. Doc. 119-130).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H2008\nQuorum Calls--Votes: Three yea-and-nay votes developed during the\nproceedings of today and appear on pages H2009, H2009-10, and H2010-11.\nAdjournment: The House met at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 6:57 p.m."], ["CREC-2026-02-04-pt1-PgD157", "2026-02-04", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCMEETINGS", "D157", "D159", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"1111\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2985\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"3276\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4123\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"5000\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"5438\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6020\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6021\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6568\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6808\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6995\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7159\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7256\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7257\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7258\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7265\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7266\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7272\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7273\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7274\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7283\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7305\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D157", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Pages D157-D159]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\nCommittee Meetings\nRUNAWAY COLLEGE SPENDING MEETS THE WORKING FAMILIES TAX CUTS\nCommittee on Education and Workforce: Subcommittee on Higher Education\nand Workforce Development held a hearing entitled ``Runaway College\nSpending Meets the Working Families Tax Cuts''. Testimony was heard\nfrom public witnesses.\nEVALUATING FIRSTNET: PERFORMANCE, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND REAUTHORIZATION\nCommittee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Communications and\nTechnology held a hearing entitled ``Evaluating FirstNet: Performance,\nAccountability, and Reauthorization''. Testimony was heard from public\nwitnesses.\nMISCELLANEOUS MEASURES\nCommittee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Energy held a markup\non H.R. 7305, the ``Energy\n\n[[Page D158]]\n\nThreat Analysis Center Act of 2026''; H.R. 7258, the ``Energy Emergency\nLeadership Act''; H.R. 7257, the ``Securing Community Upgrades for a\nResilient Grid Act''; H.R. 7272, the ``Pipeline Cybersecurity\nPreparedness Act''; and H.R. 7266, the ``Rural and Municipal Utility\nCybersecurity Act''. H.R. 7305, H.R. 7258, H.R. 7257, and H.R. 7272\nwere forwarded to the full Committee, without amendment. H.R. 7266 was\nforwarded to the full Committee, as amended.\nTHE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE FINANCIAL STABILITY OVERSIGHT COUNCIL\nCommittee on Financial Services: Full Committee held a hearing entitled\n``The Annual Report of the Financial Stability Oversight Council''.\nTestimony was heard from Scott Bessent, Chairperson, Financial\nStability Oversight Council, Department of the Treasury.\nA NEW DAY AT THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION: RESTORING\nACCOUNTABILITY, DUE PROCESS, AND PUBLIC CONFIDENCE\nCommittee on Financial Services: Subcommittee on Capital Markets held a\nhearing entitled ``A New Day at the SEC: Restoring Accountability, Due\nProcess, and Public Confidence''. Testimony was heard from public\nwitnesses.\nDEFENDING RELIGIOUS FREEDOM AROUND THE WORLD\nCommittee on Foreign Affairs: Africa Subcommittee; and Western\nHemisphere Subcommittee held a joint hearing entitled ``Defending\nReligious Freedom Around the World''. Testimony was heard from public\nwitnesses.\nEUROPE'S THREAT TO AMERICAN SPEECH AND INNOVATION: PART II\nCommittee on the Judiciary: Full Committee held a hearing entitled\n``Europe's Threat to American Speech and Innovation: Part II''.\nTestimony was heard from public witnesses.\nLEGISLATIVE MEASURES\nCommittee on Natural Resources: Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and\nFisheries held a hearing on H.R. 3276, the ``Local Communities and Bird\nHabitat Stewardship Act of 2025''; H.R. 6021, the ``Archie Cavanaugh\nMigratory Bird Treaty Amendment Act''; H.R. 6568, the ``Lower\nYellowstone River Native Fish Conservation Act''; and H.R. 7159, the\n``Protecting Local Zoos Act of 2026''. Testimony was heard from\nRepresentatives Gosar, Begich, and Downing; and public witnesses.\nMISCELLANEOUS MEASURES\nCommittee on Oversight and Government Reform: Full Committee held a\nmarkup on H.R. 7274, the ``Federal Acquisition Security Council\nImprovement Act of 2026''; H.R. 2985, the ``Modernizing Government\nTechnology Reform Act''; H.R. 4123, the ``Federal Improvement in\nTechnology Procurement Act''; H.R. 7256, the ``Federal Workforce Early\nSeparation Incentives Act''; H.R. 7283, the ``Ensuring Federal\nPurchasing Efficiency Act''; H.R. 1111, the ``Value Over Cost Act of\n2025''; H.R. 5438, the ``Incentivize Savings Act''; H.R. 5000, the\n``Cybersecurity Hiring Modernization Act''; H.R. 7265, the ``Vote by\nMail Tracking Act''; H.R. 6808, to designate the facility of the United\nStates Postal Service located at 417 West 7th Street in Columbia,\nTennessee, as the ``Pharmacist's Mate First Class John Harlan Willis\nPost Office Building''; H.R. 6020, to designate the facility of the\nUnited States Postal Service located at 14855 South Van Dyke Road in\nPlainfield, Illinois, as the ``Staff Sergeant Jose Duenez Jr. Post\nOffice Building''; and H.R. 6995, to designate the facility of the\nUnited States Postal Service located at 825 Highway 198 in Beaumont,\nMississippi, as the ``Jeremy Malone Post Office''. H.R. 7274, H.R.\n2985, H.R. 4123, H.R. 7256, H.R. 7283, H.R. 1111, H.R. 5438, H.R. 5000,\nand H.R. 7265 were ordered reported, as amended. H.R. 6808, H.R. 6020,\nand H.R. 6995 were ordered reported, without amendment.\nMISCELLANEOUS MEASURE\nCommittee on Science, Space, and Technology: Full Committee held a\nmarkup on H.R. 7273, the ``NASA Reauthorization Act of 2026''. H.R.\n7273 was ordered reported, as amended.\nDIGITAL G.I. BILL UNDELIVERED: CONTRACTING CHALLENGES AND THE NEED FOR\nACQUISITION REFORM\nCommittee on Veterans' Affairs: Subcommittee on Technology\nModernization; and Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity held a joint\nhearing entitled ``Digital G.I. Bill Undelivered: Contracting\nChallenges and the Need for Acquisition Reform''. Testimony was heard\nfrom Kenneth Smith, Executive Director, Education Service, Veterans\nBenefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; and public\nwitnesses.\n\nJoint Meetings\n No joint committee meetings were held.\n\n[[Page D159]]"], ["CREC-2026-02-04-pt1-PgD159", "2026-02-04", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/NEW PUBLIC LAWS", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDNEWPUBLAWS", "D159", "D159", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7148\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D159", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Page D159]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n NEW PUBLIC LAWS\n\n (For last listing of Public Laws, see Daily Digest, p. D119)\n H.R. 7148, making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal\nyear ending September 30, 2026. Signed on February 3, 2026. (Public Law\n119-75)"], ["CREC-2026-02-03-pt1-PgD147-2", "2026-02-03", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House of Representatives", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCHAMBER", "D147", "D148", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HCONRES\", \"number\": \"73\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HJRES\", \"number\": \"142\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1032\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1033\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1035\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"3377\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4090\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7008\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7148\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7194\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7211\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7323\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7338\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7339\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D147", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 24 (Tuesday, February 3, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 24 (Tuesday, February 3, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Pages D147-D148]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n House of Representatives\n\nChamber Action\nPublic Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 16 public bills, H.R. 7323-\n7338; 1 private bill, H.R. 7339; and 4 resolutions, H. Con. Res. 73;\nand H. Res. 1033-1035, were introduced.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H1975-76\nAdditional Cosponsors:\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H1976-77\nReports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows:\n H. Res. 1032, providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to\nthe bill (H.R. 7148) making further consolidated appropriations for the\nfiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes;\nproviding for consideration of the joint resolution\n\n[[Page D148]]\n\n(H.J. Res. 142) disapproving the action of the District of Columbia\nCouncil in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and\nRevision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025; and providing for\nconsideration of the bill (H.R. 4090) to codify certain provisions of\ncertain Executive Orders relating to domestic mining and hardrock\nmineral resources, and for other purposes (H. Rept. 119-478); and\n H.R. 7008, to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to require certain\nrestrictions on stocks for Members of Congress and their spouses and\ndependents, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-\n479).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPage H1975\nSpeaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed\nRepresentative Ezell to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.\n Page H1951\nRecess: The House recessed at 11:06 a.m. and reconvened at 11:15 a.m.\n Page H1959\nConsolidated Appropriations Act, 2026: The House agreed to the Senate\namendments to H.R. 7148, making further consolidated appropriations for\nthe fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, by a yea-and-nay vote of 217\nyeas to 214 nays, Roll No. 53.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H1951-59, H1959-60, H1960-67\n H. Res. 1032, the rule providing for consideration of the Senate\namendments to the bill (H.R. 7148) and providing for consideration of\nthe joint resolution (H.J. Res. 142) and the bill (H.R. 4090) was\nagreed to by a recorded vote of 217 ayes to 215 noes, Roll No. 52,\nafter the previous question was ordered by a yea-and-nay vote of 212\nyeas to 210 nays, Roll No. 51.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPages H1951-59, H1959-60\nAuthorizing the President to award the Medal of Honor to John W. Ripley\nfor acts of valor during the Vietnam War: The House agreed to discharge\nfrom committee and pass H.R. 7211, to authorize the President to award\nthe Medal of Honor to John W. Ripley for acts of valor during the\nVietnam War.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H1967\nAuthorizing the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers,\nJr., for acts of valor as a member of the Marine Corps during the\nVietnam War: The House agreed to discharge from committee and pass H.R.\n3377, to authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to James\nCapers, Jr., for acts of valor as a member of the Marine Corps during\nthe Vietnam War.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H1967\nKareem N. Dockery Medal of Honor Act: The House agreed to discharge\nfrom committee and pass H.R. 7194, to authorize the President to award\nthe Medal of Honor to Kareem N. Dockery for acts of valor as a member\nof the Army while serving in Afghanistan, as amended by Representative\nBacon.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H1967-68\n Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ``To authorize the President\nto award the Medal of Honor to Nicholas Dockery for acts of valor as a\nmember of the Army while serving in Afghanistan.''.\nQuorum Calls--Votes: Two yea-and-nay votes and one recorded vote\ndeveloped during the proceedings of today and appear on pages H1959-60,\nH1960, and H1967.\nAdjournment: The House met at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 3:06 p.m."], ["CREC-2026-02-03-pt1-PgD148", "2026-02-03", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCMEETINGS", "D148", "D149", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HJRES\", \"number\": \"139\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"1004\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"1028\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"1685\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2164\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4469\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"5339\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"5723\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6698\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6943\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7260\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D148", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 24 (Tuesday, February 3, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 24 (Tuesday, February 3, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Pages D148-D149]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\nCommittee Meetings\nDEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL\nCommittee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural\nDevelopment, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies held an\noversight hearing on the Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector\nGeneral. Testimony was heard from John Walk, Inspector General,\nDepartment of Agriculture.\nBUILDING AN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE -READY AMERICA: ADOPTING ARTIFICIAL\nINTELLIGENCE AT WORK\nCommittee on Education and Workforce: Subcommittee on Health,\nEmployment, Labor, and Pensions held a hearing entitled ``Building an\nAI-Ready America: Adopting AI at Work''. Testimony was heard from\npublic witnesses.\nOVERSIGHT OF FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION: ADVANCING AFFORDABLE\nAND RELIABLE ENERGY FOR ALL AMERICANS\nCommittee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Energy held a hearing\nentitled ``Oversight of FERC: Advancing Affordable and Reliable Energy\nfor All Americans''. Testimony was heard from the following Department\nof Energy officials: Judy Chang, Commissioner, Federal Energy\nRegulatory Commission; David LaCerte, Commissioner, Federal Energy\nRegulatory Commission; David Rosner, Commissioner, Federal Energy\nRegulatory Commission; Lindsay S. See, Commissioner, Federal Energy\nRegulatory Commission; and Laura V. Swett, Chairman, Federal Energy\nRegulatory Commission.\n\n[[Page D149]]\n\nCOMMON SCHEMES, REAL HARM: EXAMINING FRAUD IN MEDICARE AND MEDICAID\nCommittee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Oversight and\nInvestigations held a hearing entitled ``Common Schemes, Real Harm:\nExamining Fraud in Medicare and Medicaid''. Testimony was heard from\npublic witnesses.\nU.S. POLICY TOWARD LEBANON: OBSTACLES TO DISMANTLING HEZBOLLAH'S GRIP\nON POWER\nCommittee on Foreign Affairs: Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee\nheld a hearing entitled ``U.S. Policy Toward Lebanon: Obstacles to\nDismantling Hezbollah's Grip on Power''. Testimony was heard from\npublic witnesses.\nFRONTLINE DEFENDERS: HOW THE COAST GUARD'S DEPLOYABLE SPECIALIZED\nFORCES COMBAT NARCOTERRORISTS AND OTHER MARITIME THREATS ON THE HIGH\nSEAS\nCommittee on Homeland Security: Subcommittee on Transportation and\nMaritime Security held a hearing entitled ``Frontline Defenders: How\nthe Coast Guard's Deployable Specialized Forces Combat Narcoterrorists\nand Other Maritime Threats on the High Seas''. Testimony was heard from\nRear Admiral Upper Half David C. Barata, Deputy Commandant for\nOperations Policy and Capabilities, U.S. Coast Guard; and Heather\nMacLeod, Director, Homeland Security and Justice Issues, Government\nAccountability Office.\nMISCELLANEOUS MEASURES\nCommittee on the Judiciary: Full Committee held a markup on H.J. Res.\n139, proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States\nrequiring a balanced budget for the Federal Government; and H.R. 1028,\nthe ``Protection of Women in Olympic and Amateur Sports Act''. H.J.\nRes. 139 was ordered reported, without amendment. H.R. 1028 was ordered\nreported, as amended.\nFIX OUR FORESTS: THE NEED FOR URGENT ACTION ONE YEAR AFTER THE L.A.\nWILDFIRES\nCommittee on Natural Resources: Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a\nhearing entitled ``Fix Our Forests: The Need for Urgent Action One Year\nAfter the L.A. Wildfires''. Testimony was heard from Steve Crowder,\nMayor, Paradise, California; and public witnesses.\nMAKING FEDERAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS WORK IN INDIAN COUNTRY\nCommittee on Natural Resources: Subcommittee on Indian and Insular\nAffairs held a hearing entitled ``Making Federal Economic Development\nPrograms Work in Indian Country''. Testimony was heard from public\nwitnesses.\nLEGISLATIVE MEASURES\nCommittee on Veterans' Affairs: Subcommittee on Disability Assistance\nand Memorial Affairs held a hearing on H.R. 1004, the ``Love Lives on\nAct of 2025''; H.R. 1685, the ``Justice for ALS Veterans of 2025'';\nH.R. 2164, the ``Dayton National Cemetery Expansion Act of 2025''; H.R.\n6698, the ``Board of Veterans Appeals Annual Report Transparency Act of\n2025''; H.R. 6943, the ``Veterans Burial Allowance and Reimbursement\nAct of 2026''; H.R. 7260, the ``National Cemetery Administration Annual\nReport Act of 2026''; H.R. 4469, the ``PRESUME Act''; H.R. 5723, the\n``FRAUD in VA Disability Exam Act''; and H.R. 5339, the ``Susan E.\nLukas 9/11 Servicemember Fairness Act''. Testimony was heard from\nRepresentatives Fitzpatrick, Evans, Mackenzie, and Subramanyam;\nJennifer Bover, Executive Director, Pension and Fiduciary Service,\nVeterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; and\npublic witnesses.\n\nJoint Meetings\nSECURING SYRIA'S TRANSFORMATION\nCommission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: Commission concluded\na hearing to examine securing Syria's transformation by diminishing\nRussia's influence, after receiving testimony from Anna Borschevskaya,\nThe Washington Institute for Near East Policy, Michael Doran, The\nHudson Institute Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East, and\nRichard Outzen, The Atlantic Council, all of Washington, D.C."], ["CREC-2026-02-02-pt1-PgD137-2", "2026-02-02", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House of Representatives", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCHAMBER", "D137", "D138", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HCONRES\", \"number\": \"72\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HJRES\", \"number\": \"147\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HJRES\", \"number\": \"148\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"S\", \"number\": \"282\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"658\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"980\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"988\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1029\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1031\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"1458\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2072\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"3123\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"3497\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"S\", \"number\": \"3705\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4242\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6536\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6547\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6556\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7305\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7322\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D137", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Pages D137-D138]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n House of Representatives\n\nChamber Action\nPublic Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 18 public bills, H.R. 7305-\n7322; and 6 resolutions, H.J. Res. 147-148; H. Con. Res. 72; and H.\nRes. 1029-1031, were introduced.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H1948-49\nAdditional Cosponsors:\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H1949-50\nReports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows:\n H.R. 6536, to require the Federal banking agencies to study improving\nthe growth, capital adequacy, and profitability of rural depository\ninstitutions, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-\n473);\n H.R. 6547, to amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to provide an\nexception to the least-cost resolution requirement, and for other\npurposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-474);\n H.R. 6556, to prohibit the use of certain concentration limit\nexceptions with respect to mergers involving a failed bank unless the\napplicable agency determines such use is necessary to prevent\nsignificant economic disruption or significant adverse effects on\nfinancial stability, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H.\nRept. 119-475);\n H.R. 4242, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize\nthe National Firearms Act to account for advancements in technology and\nless-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H.\nRept. 119-476); and\n H.R. 2072, to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to\nextend the time period during which licensees are required to commence\nconstruction of certain hydropower projects (H. Rept. 119-477).\n Pages H1947-48\nSpeaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed\nRepresentative Taylor to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.\n Page H1925\nRecess: The House recessed at 9:03 a.m. and reconvened at 4:30 p.m.\n Page H1925\nCommittee Resignation: Read a letter from Representative Conaway\nwherein he resigned from the Committee on Small Business.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H1935\n National Council on Disability--Appointment: The Chair announced the\nSpeaker's appointment of the following individual on the part of the\nHouse to the National Council on Disability: Mr. Brian Patchett of\nBossier City, Louisiana.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H1935\nRecess: The House recessed at 5:37 p.m. and reconvened at 6:30 p.m.\n Pages H1935-36\nSuspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules and pass the\nfollowing measures: Medal of Sacrifice Act: H.R. 3497, amended, to\nestablish a medal of service for law enforcement officers and first\nresponders;\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H1925-27\n Amending title 36, United States Code, to move the place of\nincorporation and domicile of the National Woman's Relief Corps to\nIllinois, to move the principal office of such Corps to Murphysboro,\nIllinois: H.R. 988, to amend title 36, United States Code, to move the\nplace of incorporation and domicile of the National Woman's Relief\nCorps to Illinois, to move the principal office of such Corps to\nMurphysboro, Illinois;\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H1927-29\n Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act: H.R. 980, amended,\nto amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements to\nthe provision of on-campus educational and vocational counseling by the\nDepartment of Veterans Affairs, by a \\2/3\\ yea-and-nay vote of 402 yeas\nto 2 nays, Roll No. 49;\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H1929-30, H1936\n Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits Act: H.R. 3123, amended, To\namend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements to\nlaws relating to the payment of certain benefits administered by the\nSecretary of Veterans Affairs that are affected by death, by a \\2/3\\\nyea-and-nay vote of 405 yeas with one voting ``nay'', Roll No. 50;\n Pages H1930-32, H1937-38\n Amending title 38, United States Code, to establish qualifications\nfor the appointment of a person as a marriage and family therapist,\nqualified to provide clinical supervision, in the Veterans Health\nAdministration: H.R. 658, amended, to amend title 38, United States\nCode, to establish\n\n[[Page D138]]\n\nqualifications for the appointment of a person as a marriage and family\ntherapist, qualified to provide clinical supervision, in the Veterans\nHealth Administration; and\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H1932-33\n Veterans Education and Technical Skills Opportunity Act: H.R. 1458,\namended, to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the criteria\nfor approval of certain independent study programs for purposes of the\neducational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs.\n Pages H1933-35\nOath of Office--Eighteenth Congressional District of Texas:\nRepresentative-elect Christian Dashaun Menefee presented himself in the\nwell of the House and was administered the Oath of Office by the\nSpeaker. Earlier, the Clerk of the House transmitted a copy of a letter\nreceived from Ms. Christina Adkins, Director of Elections, with the\nTexas Office of the Secretary of State, indicating that, at the Special\nElection held on January 31, 2026, the Honorable Christian Dashaun\nMenefee was elected Representative to Congress for the Eighteenth\nCongressional District of Texas.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H1936-37, H1947\nWhole Number of the House: The Speaker announced to the House that, in\nlight of the administration of the oath to the gentleman from Texas,\nthe whole number of the House is 432.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H1937\nMeeting Hour: Agreed by unanimous consent that when the House adjourns\ntoday, it adjourn to meet at 10 a.m. tomorrow, February 3rd.\n Page H1938\nSenate Referrals: S. 3705 was held at the desk. S. 282 was referred to\nthe Committee on Natural Resources.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H1925, H1947\nSenate Message: Message from the Senate received by the Clerk and\nsubsequently presented to the House today appears on page H1925.\nQuorum Calls--Votes: Two yea-and-nay votes developed during the\nproceedings of today and appear on pages H1936 and H1937.\nAdjournment: The House met at 9 a.m. and adjourned at 8:51 p.m."], ["CREC-2026-02-02-pt1-PgD138", "2026-02-02", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCMEETINGS", "D138", "D139", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HJRES\", \"number\": \"142\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4090\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7148\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D138", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Pages D138-D139]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\nCommittee Meetings\nREPORT TO ACCOMPANY THE RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THAT THE HOUSE OF\nREPRESENTATIVES FIND FORMER PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES WILLIAM J.\nCLINTON IN CONTEMPT OF CONGRESS; REPORT TO ACCOMPANY THE RESOLUTION\nRECOMMENDING THAT THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FIND FORMER UNITED\nSTATES SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY R. CLINTON IN CONTEMPT OF CONGRESS;\nSENATE AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026;\nDISAPPROVING THE ACTION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COUNCIL IN\nAPPROVING THE D.C. INCOME AND FRANCHISE TAX CONFORMITY AND REVISION\nTEMPORARY AMENDMENT ACT OF 2025; CRITICAL MINERAL DOMINANCE ACT\nCommittee on Rules: Full Committee held a hearing on legislation on the\nReport to accompany the Resolution Recommending that the House of\nRepresentatives find former President of the United States William J.\nClinton in Contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena\nduly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform;\nlegislation on the Report to accompany the Resolution Recommending that\nthe House of Representatives find former United States Secretary of\nState Hillary R. Clinton in Contempt of Congress for refusal to comply\nwith a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and\nGovernment Reform; the Senate amendments to H.R. 7148, the\n``Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026''; H.J. Res. 142, disapproving\nthe action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C.\nIncome and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment\nAct of 2025; and H.R. 4090, the ``Critical Mineral Dominance Act''. The\nCommittee granted, by a record vote of 8-4, a rule providing for\nconsideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 7148, the ``Consolidated\nAppropriations Act, 2026'', H.J. Res. 142, Disapproving the action of\nthe District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and\nFranchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025,\nand H.R. 4090, the ``Critical Mineral Dominance Act''. The rule\nprovides for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 7148, the\n``Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026''. The rule makes in order a\nsingle motion offered by the chair of the Committee on Appropriations\nor his designee that the House concur in the Senate amendments to H.R.\n7148. The rule waives all\n\n[[Page D139]]\n\npoints of order against consideration of the Senate amendments and the\nmotion. The rule provides that the Senate amendments and the motion\nshall be considered as read. The rule provides one hour of debate on\nthe motion equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking\nminority member of the Committee on Appropriations or their respective\ndesignees. The rule further provides for consideration of H.J. Res.\n142, Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in\napproving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision\nTemporary Amendment Act of 2025, under a closed rule. The rule waives\nall points of order against consideration of the joint resolution. The\nrule provides that the joint resolution shall be considered as read.\nThe rule waives all points of order against provisions in the joint\nresolution. The rule provides one hour of general debate equally\ndivided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the\nCommittee on Oversight and Government Reform or their respective\ndesignees. The rule provides that pursuant to section 604(h) of the\nHome Rule Act, a motion to recommit is not in order to the joint\nresolution if under consideration while the act of the D.C. Council is\nwithin the congressional review period prescribed in section 602 of\nsuch Act. The rule further provides for consideration of H.R. 4090, the\n``Critical Mineral Dominance Act'', under a closed rule. The rule\nwaives all points of order against consideration of the bill. The rule\nprovides that the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended\nby the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the bill shall be\nconsidered as adopted and the bill, as amended, shall be considered as\nread. The rule waives all points of order against provisions in the\nbill, as amended. The rule provides one hour of general debate equally\ndivided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the\nCommittee on Natural Resources or their respective designees. Finally,\nthe rule provides one motion to recommit. Testimony was heard from\nChairman Cole, Chairman Comer, and Representatives DeLauro, Walkinshaw,\nStauber, and Ansari.\n\nJoint Meetings\n No joint committee meetings were held."], ["CREC-2026-01-30-pt1-PgD132-2", "2026-01-30", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House of Representatives", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCHAMBER", "D132", "D133", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HCONRES\", \"number\": \"71\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HJRES\", \"number\": \"145\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HJRES\", \"number\": \"146\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1024\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1028\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2189\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2853\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4626\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7273\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7304\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D132", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 22 (Friday, January 30, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 22 (Friday, January 30, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Pages D132-D133]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n House of Representatives\n\nChamber Action\n Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 32 public bills, H.R. 7273-\n7304; and 8 resolutions, H.J. Res. 145-146; H. Con. Res. 71; and H.\nRes. 1024-1028, were introduced.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H1920-21\nAdditional Cosponsors:\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H1922-23\nReports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows:\n H.R. 4626, to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to\nprohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing any new or amended\nenergy conservation standard for a product that is not technologically\nfeasible and economically justified, and for other purposes, with an\namendment (H. Rept. 119-470);\n H.R. 2853, to combat organized crime involving the illegal\nacquisition of retail goods and cargo for the purpose of selling those\nillegally obtained goods through physical and online retail\nmarketplaces, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-471); and\n H.R. 2189, to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for\nadvancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other\npurposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-472).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPage H1920\nSpeaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed\nRepresentative Griffith to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.\n Page H1919\n\n[[Page D133]]\n\nQuorum Calls--Votes: There were no Yea and Nay votes, and there were no\nRecorded votes. There were no quorum calls.\nAdjournment: The House met at 10:30 a.m. and adjourned at 10:32 a.m."], ["CREC-2026-01-30-pt1-PgD133", "2026-01-30", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCMEETINGS", "D133", "D133", null, null, "172 Cong. Rec. D133", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 22 (Friday, January 30, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 22 (Friday, January 30, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Page D133]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\nCommittee Meetings\n No hearings were held.\n\nJoint Meetings\n No joint committee meetings were held."], ["CREC-2026-01-29-pt1-PgD129-2", "2026-01-29", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCMEETINGS", "D129", "D129", null, null, "172 Cong. Rec. D129", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 21 (Thursday, January 29, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 21 (Thursday, January 29, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Page D129]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\nCommittee Meetings\n No hearings were held.\n\nJoint Meetings\n No joint committee meetings were held."], ["CREC-2026-01-29-pt1-PgD129", "2026-01-29", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House of Representatives", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCHAMBER", "D129", "D129", null, null, "172 Cong. Rec. D129", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 21 (Thursday, January 29, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 21 (Thursday, January 29, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Page D129]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n House of Representatives\n\nChamber Action\n The House was not in session today. The House will meet in Pro Forma\nsession at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 30, 2026."], ["CREC-2026-01-28-pt1-PgD125-2", "2026-01-28", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCMEETINGS", "D125", "D125", null, null, "172 Cong. Rec. D125", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 20 (Wednesday, January 28, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 20 (Wednesday, January 28, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Page D125]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\nCommittee Meetings\n No hearings were held.\n\nJoint Meetings\n No joint committee meetings were held."], ["CREC-2026-01-28-pt1-PgD125", "2026-01-28", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House of Representatives", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCHAMBER", "D125", "D125", null, null, "172 Cong. Rec. D125", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 20 (Wednesday, January 28, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 20 (Wednesday, January 28, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Page D125]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n[[Page D125]]\n\n House of Representatives\n\nChamber Action\n The House was not in session today. The House will meet in Pro Forma\nsession at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 30, 2026."], ["CREC-2026-01-27-pt1-PgD119-2", "2026-01-27", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCMEETINGS", "D119", "D119", null, null, "172 Cong. Rec. D119", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 19 (Tuesday, January 27, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 19 (Tuesday, January 27, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Page D119]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\nCommittee Meetings\n No hearings were held.\n\nJoint Meetings\n No joint committee meetings were held."], ["CREC-2026-01-27-pt1-PgD119-3", "2026-01-27", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/NEW PUBLIC LAWS", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDNEWPUBLAWS", "D119", "D120", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"224\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"1823\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4323\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4446\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6938\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D119", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 19 (Tuesday, January 27, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 19 (Tuesday, January 27, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Pages D119-D120]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n NEW PUBLIC LAWS\n\n (For last listing of Public Laws, see Daily Digest, p. D87)\n H.R. 224, to amend section 102(a)(20) of the Housing and Community\nDevelopment Act of 1974 to require the exclusion of service-connected\ndisability compensation when determining whether a person is a person\nof low and moderate income, a person of low income, or a person of\nmoderate income. Signed on January 20, 2026. (Public Law 119-70)\n H.R. 1823, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the\nComptroller General of the United States to report on certain funding\nshortfalls in the Department of Veterans Affairs. Signed on January 20,\n2026. (Public Law 119-71)\n H.R. 4446, to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the\nconditions under which the Secretary of Veterans Affairs is required to\nredevelop the individualized vocational rehabilitation plan for a\nveteran. Signed on January 20, 2026. (Public Law 119-72)\n H.R. 4323, to provide for the vacating of certain convictions and\nexpungement of certain arrests of victims of human trafficking. Signed\non January 23, 2026. (Public Law 119-73)\n H.R. 6938, making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year\nending September 30, 2026. Signed on January 23, 2026. (Public Law 119-\n74)\n\n[[Page D120]]"], ["CREC-2026-01-27-pt1-PgD119", "2026-01-27", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House of Representatives", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCHAMBER", "D119", "D119", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HJRES\", \"number\": \"144\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1020\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1023\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"1295\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"1958\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"3497\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"5183\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6978\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7239\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7272\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D119", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 19 (Tuesday, January 27, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 19 (Tuesday, January 27, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Page D119]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n[[Page D119]]\n\n House of Representatives\n\nChamber Action\nPublic Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 34 public bills, H.R. 7239-\n7272; and 5 resolutions, H.J. Res. 144; and H. Res. 1020-1023 were\nintroduced.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H1914-15\nAdditional Cosponsors:\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H1916-17\nReports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows:\n H.R. 5183, to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to\nestablish a uniform 60-day congressional review period for District of\nColumbia laws, to clarify the expedited procedures applicable to\nconsideration of resolutions of disapproval of District of Columbia\nlaws, to authority the use of resolutions of disapproval to disapprove\nprovisions of District of Columbia laws and District of Columbia\nexecutive orders and regulations, and for other purposes, with an\namendment (H. Rept. 119-463, Part 1);\n H.R. 1295, to amend chapter 9 of title 5, United States Code, to\nreauthorize the executive reorganization authority of the President and\nto ensure efficient executive reorganization, and for other purposes,\nwith an amendment (H. Rept. 119-464, Part 1);\n H.R. 6978, to direct the Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration\nServices to conduct a review of certain approved immigration benefit\nrequests, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-465);\n H.R. 3497, to establish a medal of service for law enforcement\nofficers and first responders, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-466);\n H.R. 1958, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify\nthat aliens who have been convicted of defrauding the United States\nGovernment or the unlawful receipt of public benefits are inadmissible\nand deportable, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-467);\n Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Resolution Recommending\nthat the House of Representatives find Former President of the United\nStates William J. Clinton in Contempt of Congress for Refusal to Comply\nwith a Subpoena Duly Issued by the Committee on Oversight and\nGovernment Reform (H. Rept. 119-468); and\n Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Resolution Recommending\nthat the House of Representatives find Former Secretary of State\nHillary R. Clinton in Contempt of Congress for Refusal to Comply with a\nSubpoena Duly Issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government\nReform (H. Rept. 119-469).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPages H1913-14\nSpeaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed\nRepresentative Smith (NE) to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.\n Page H1913\nGuest Chaplain: The prayer was offered by the Guest Chaplain, Rev. John\nKellogg, Christ Church Capitol Hill, Washington, DC.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H1913\nQuorum Calls--Votes: There were no Yea and Nay votes, and there were no\nRecorded votes. There were no quorum calls.\nAdjournment: The House met at 12:30 p.m. and adjourned at 12:32 p.m."], ["CREC-2026-01-26-pt1-PgD113-3", "2026-01-26", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House of Representatives", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCHAMBER", "D113", "D113", null, null, "172 Cong. Rec. D113", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 17 (Monday, January 26, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 17 (Monday, January 26, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Page D113]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n House of Representatives\n\nChamber Action\n The House was not in session today. The House will meet in Pro Forma\nsession at 12:30 pm on Tuesday, January 27, 2026."], ["CREC-2026-01-26-pt1-PgD113-4", "2026-01-26", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCMEETINGS", "D113", "D113", null, null, "172 Cong. Rec. D113", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 17 (Monday, January 26, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 17 (Monday, January 26, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Page D113]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\nCommittee Meetings\n No hearings were held.\n\nJoint Meetings\n No joint committee meetings were held."], ["CREC-2026-01-26-pt2-PgD115-3", "2026-01-26", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House of Representatives", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCHAMBER", "D115", "D115", null, null, "172 Cong. Rec. D115", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 17 (Monday, January 26, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 17 (Monday, January 26, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Page D115]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n House of Representatives\n\nChamber Action\n The House was not in session today. The House will meet in Pro Forma\nsession at 12:30 pm on Tuesday, January 27, 2026."], ["CREC-2026-01-26-pt2-PgD115-4", "2026-01-26", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCMEETINGS", "D115", "D115", null, null, "172 Cong. Rec. D115", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 17 (Monday, January 26, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 17 (Monday, January 26, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Page D115]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\nCommittee Meetings\n No hearings were held.\n\nJoint Meetings\n No joint committee meetings were held."], ["CREC-2026-01-23-pt1-PgD111-3", "2026-01-23", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House of Representatives", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCHAMBER", "D111", "D111", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1019\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7235\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7238\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D111", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 16 (Friday, January 23, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 16 (Friday, January 23, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Page D111]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n House of Representatives\n\nChamber Action\n Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 4 public bills, H.R. 7235-\n7238; and 1 resolution, H. Res. 1019 were introduced.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H1911-12\nAdditional Cosponsors:\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H1912\nReports Filed: There were no reports filed today.\nSpeaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed\nRepresentative Bost to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.\n Page H1911\nQuorum Calls--Votes: There were no Yea and Nay votes, and there were no\nRecorded votes. There were no quorum calls.\nAdjournment: The House met at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 10:02 a.m."], ["CREC-2026-01-23-pt1-PgD111-4", "2026-01-23", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCMEETINGS", "D111", "D111", null, null, "172 Cong. Rec. D111", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 16 (Friday, January 23, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 16 (Friday, January 23, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Page D111]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\nCommittee Meetings\n No hearings were held.\n\nJoint Meetings\n No joint committee meetings were held."], ["CREC-2026-01-22-pt2-PgD105-3", "2026-01-22", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House of Representatives", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCHAMBER", "D105", "D106", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HCONRES\", \"number\": \"68\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HJRES\", \"number\": \"140\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HJRES\", \"number\": \"142\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HJRES\", \"number\": \"143\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"375\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"965\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1009\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1014\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1015\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1018\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1016\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"1689\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6359\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6945\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7147\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7148\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7195\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7234\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D105", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Pages D105-D106]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n House of Representatives\n\nChamber Action\n Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 40 public bills, H.R. 7195-\n7234; and 6 resolutions, H.J. Res. 142-143; and H. Res. 1015-1018 were\nintroduced.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H1349-51\nAdditional Cosponsors:\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H1351-52\nReport Filed: A report was filed today as follows:\n H. Res. 1014, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7148)\nmaking further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending\nSeptember 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration\nof the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for\nthe fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; and\nfor other purposes (H. Rept. 119-462).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPage H1349\nSpeaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed\nRepresentative Valadao to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.\n Page H1175\nRecess: The House recessed at 10:16 a.m. and reconvened at 10:30 a.m.\n Page H1183\nDepartment of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026: The House\npassed H.R. 7147, making further consolidated appropriations for the\nfiscal year ending September 30, 2026, by a yea-and-nay vote of 220\nyeas to 207 nays, Roll No. 42.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H1177-83, H1299-H1317, H1330, H1299-H1317\n H. Res. 1014, the rule providing for consideration of the bills (H.R.\n7148) and (H.R. 7147) was agreed to by a recorded vote of 214 ayes to\n213 noes, Roll No. 41, after the amendment by Representative Foxx was\nagreed to by a yea-and-nay vote of 427 yeas with none voting ``nay'',\nRoll No. 40, and the previous question was ordered by a yea-and-nay\nvote of 214 yeas to 213 nays, Roll No. 39. Pursuant to section 6 of H.\nRes. 1014, H. Res. 375 is considered agreed to as amended.\n Pages H1177-83, H1183-85\nConsolidated Appropriations Act, 2026: The House passed H.R. 7148,\nmaking further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending\nSeptember 30, 2026, by a yea-and-nay vote of 341 yeas to 88 nays, Roll\nNo. 45.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H1185-H1297, H1332-33\n Pursuant to the Rule, the amendment printed in part A of the report\nof the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be\nconsidered as adopted in the House and in the Committee of the Whole.\n Pages H1193-H1297\nRejected:\n Massie amendment (No. 1 printed in part B of H. Rept. 119-462) that\nsought to prohibit the use of funds made available by this Act to\nimplement section 24220 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act,\nincluding any requirements enabling or supporting vehicle ``kill\nswitch'' technology (by a recorded vote of 164 ayes to 268 noes, Roll\nNo. 43); and\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPages H1297-99, H1331\n Norman amendment (No. 2 printed in part B of H. Rept. 119-462) that\nsought to prohibit funds for certain community funding projects (by a\nrecorded vote of 136 ayes to 291 noes, Roll No. 44).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPages H1298-99, H1331-32\n H. Res. 1014, the rule providing for consideration of the bills (H.R.\n7148) and (H.R. 7147) was agreed to by a recorded vote of 214 ayes to\n213 noes, Roll No. 41, after the amendment by Representative Foxx was\nagreed to by a yea-and-nay vote of 427 yeas\n\n[[Page D106]]\n\nwith none voting ``nay'', Roll No. 40, and the previous question was\nordered by a yea-and-nay vote of 214 yeas to 213 nays, Roll No. 39.\nPursuant to section 6 of H. Res. 1014, H. Res. 375 is considered agreed\nto as amended.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPages H1177-83, H1183-85\nPregnant Students' Rights Act: The House passed H.R. 6359, to require\ninstitutions of higher education to disseminate information on the\nrights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students, by\na yea-and-nay vote of 217 yeas to 211 nays, Roll No. 47.\n Pages H1325-30, H1333-34\n Rejected the Bonamici motion to recommit the bill to the Committee on\nEducation and Workforce by a yea-and-nay vote of 213 yeas to 216 nays,\nRoll No. 46.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPage H1333\n Pursuant to the Rule, the amendment in the nature of a substitute\nrecommended by the Committee on Education and Workforce now printed in\nthe bill shall be considered as adopted.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPage H1325\n H. Res. 1009, the rule providing for consideration of the bills (H.R.\n6945), (H.R. 6359) and the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 140) was agreed\nto yesterday, January 21st.\nDirecting the removal of United States Armed Forces from Venezuela that\nhave not been authorized by Congress: The House failed to agree to H.\nCon. Res. 68, to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from\nVenezuela that have not been authorized by Congress, by a yea-and-nay\nvote of 215 yeas to 215 nays, Roll No. 48.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H1317-25, H1334-35\nDirecting the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a\ncorrection in the engrossment of H.R. 7147: The House agreed to H. Res.\n1016, directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a\ncorrection in the engrossment of H.R. 7147.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H1335\nWork Period Designation: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he\ndesignated the period from Thursday, January 22, 2026, through Sunday,\nFebruary 1, 2026, as a ``district work period'' under clause 13 of rule\n1.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H1335\nDischarge Petition: Representative Pressley presented to the clerk a\nmotion to discharge the Committee on Rules from the consideration of\nthe resolution (H. Res. 965) entitled, a resolution providing for\nconsideration of the bill (H.R. 1689) to require the Secretary of\nHomeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status\n(Discharge Petition No. 15).\nQuorum Calls--Votes: Seven yea-and-nay votes and three recorded votes\ndeveloped during the proceedings of today and appear on pages H1183-84,\nH1184-85, H1185, H1330, H1331, H1331-32, H1332-33, H1333, H1333-34, and\nH1334-35.\nAdjournment: The House met at 9 a.m. and adjourned at 7:31 p.m."], ["CREC-2026-01-22-pt2-PgD106", "2026-01-22", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCMEETINGS", "D106", "D109", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"375\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1007\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"1346\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"1799\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2130\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"3073\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"3340\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4255\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4294\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"5254\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"5729\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"5877\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6365\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6967\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7006\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7056\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7085\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7128\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7147\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7148\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D106", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Pages D106-D109]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\nCommittee Meetings\nEXAMINING THE POLICIES AND PRIORITIES OF THE MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH\nADMINISTRATION\nCommittee on Education and Workforce: Subcommittee on Workforce\nProtections held a hearing entitled ``Examining the Policies and\nPriorities of the Mine Safety and Health Administration''. Testimony\nwas heard from Wayne Palmer, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine\nSafety and Health, Mine Safety and Health Administration, Department of\nLabor.\nLOWERING HEALTH CARE COSTS FOR ALL AMERICANS: AN EXAMINATION OF HEALTH\nINSURANCE AFFORDABILITY\nCommittee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Health held a hearing\nentitled ``Lowering Health Care Costs for All Americans: An Examination\nof Health Insurance Affordability''. Testimony was heard from public\nwitnesses.\nCHEMICALS IN COMMERCE: LEGISLATIVE PROPOSAL TO MODERNIZE AMERICA'S\nCHEMICAL SAFETY LAW, STRENGTHEN CRITICAL SUPPLY CHAINS, AND GROW\nDOMESTIC MANUFACTURING\nCommittee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Environment held a\nhearing entitled ``Chemicals in Commerce: Legislative Proposal to\nModernize America's Chemical Safety Law, Strengthen Critical Supply\nChains, and Grow Domestic Manufacturing''. Testimony was heard from\npublic witnesses.\nMISCELLANEOUS MEASURES\nCommittee on Financial Services: Full Committee held a markup on H.R.\n7128, the ``TRIA Program Reauthorization Act of 2026''; H. Res. 1007,\nexpressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to\nthe use of artificial intelligence in the financial services and\nhousing industries; H.R. 7056, the ``Community Bank Regulatory\nTailoring Act''; H.R. 5877, the ``Combatting Money Laundering in Cyber\nCrime Act of 2025''; H.R. 1799, the ``Financial Reporting Threshold\nModernization Act''; H.R. 6967, the ``Public Company Advisory Committee\nAct of 2026''; and H.R. 7085, to amend the Securities Exchange Act of\n1934 to repeal certain disclosure requirements related to conflict\nminerals, and for other purposes. H.R. 7128, H. Res. 1007, H.R. 7056,\nH.R. 5877, H.R. 1799, H.R. 6967, and H.R. 7085 were ordered reported,\nas amended.\n\n[[Page D107]]\n\nADVANCING PEACE IN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO AND RWANDA THROUGH\nPRESIDENT TRUMP'S WASHINGTON ACCORDS\nCommittee on Foreign Affairs: Africa Subcommittee held a hearing\nentitled ``Advancing Peace in DRC and Rwanda through President Trump's\nWashington Accords''. Testimony was heard from Sarah Troutman, Deputy\nAssistant Secretary for African Affairs, Department of State.\nSMARTER BORDERS, SAFER NATION: EXPANDING THE USE OF NON-INTRUSIVE\nINSPECTION TECHNOLOGY\nCommittee on Homeland Security: Subcommittee on Border Security and\nEnforcement held a hearing entitled ``Smarter Borders, Safer Nation:\nExpanding the Use of Non-Intrusive Inspection Technology''. Testimony\nwas heard from Diane J. Sabatino, Acting Executive Assistant\nCommissioner, Office of Field Operations, U.S. Customs and Border\nProtection, Department of Homeland Security; and Hilary Benedict,\nActing Director, Government Accountability Office.\nOVERSIGHT OF THE GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING OFFICE IN A DIGITAL-FIRST ERA\nCommittee on House Administration: Full Committee held a hearing\nentitled ``Oversight of the Government Publishing Office in a Digital-\nFirst Era''. Testimony was heard from Hugh Halpern, Director,\nGovernment Publishing Office.\nOVERSIGHT OF THE OFFICE OF SPECIAL COUNSEL JACK SMITH\nCommittee on the Judiciary: Full Committee held a hearing entitled\n``Oversight of the Office of Special Counsel Jack Smith''. Testimony\nwas heard from a public witness.\nMISCELLANEOUS MEASURES\nCommittee on Natural Resources: Full Committee held a markup on H.R.\n4255, the ``Enhancing Safety for Animals Act of 2025''; H.R. 2130, the\n``Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025''; H.R. 3073, the\n``Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act''; H.R. 3340, the\n``Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act''; H.R. 4294, the\n``Mitigation Action and Watermen Support Act of 2025''; H.R. 5254, the\n``Gateway Partnership Act of 2025''; H.R. 5729, the ``North Rim\nRestoration Act of 2025''; and H.R. 6365, the ``Wintergreen Emergency\nEgress Act''. H.R. 2130, H.R. 3073, H.R. 3340 were ordered reported,\nwithout amendment. H.R. 4255, H.R. 4294, H.R. 5254, H.R. 5729, and H.R.\n6365 were ordered reported, as amended.\nDEEP DIVE: EXAMINING THE REGULATORY AND STATUTORY BARRIERS TO DEEP SEA\nMINING\nCommittee on Natural Resources: Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral\nResources held a hearing entitled ``Deep Dive: Examining the Regulatory\nand Statutory Barriers to Deep Sea Mining''. Testimony was heard from\npublic witnesses.\nDECLASSIFIED MARTIN LUTHER KING RECORDS: WHAT THEY REVEAL AND WHY THEY\nMATTER\nCommittee on Oversight and Government Reform: Task Force on the\nDeclassification of Federal Secrets held a hearing entitled\n``Declassified MLK Records: What They Reveal and Why They Matter''.\nTestimony was heard from public witnesses.\nHOUSING AFFORDABILITY: SAVING THE AMERICAN DREAM\nCommittee on Oversight and Government Reform: Subcommittee on Economic\nGrowth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs held a hearing entitled\n``Housing Affordability: Saving the American Dream''. Testimony was\nheard from public witnesses.\nCONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026; DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY\nAPPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026\nCommittee on Rules: Full Committee concluded a hearing on H.R. 7148,\nthe ``Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026''; and H.R. 7147, the\n``Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026''. The\nCommittee granted, by a record vote of 9-4, a rule providing for\nconsideration of H.R. 7148, the ``Consolidated Appropriations Act,\n2026'', and H.R. 7148, the ``Department of Homeland Security\nAppropriations Act, 2026''. The rule provides for consideration of H.R.\n7148, the ``Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026'', under a structured\nrule. The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the\nbill. The rule provides one hour of general debate equally divided and\ncontrolled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on\nAppropriations or their respective designees. The rule provides that\nthe amendment printed in part A of the Rules Committee report shall be\nconsidered as adopted and the bill, as amended, shall be considered as\nread. The rule waives all points of order against provisions in the\nbill, as amended. The rule makes in order only the further amendments\nprinted in part B of the Rules Committee report. Each such further\namendment shall be considered only in the order printed in the report,\nmay be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be\nconsidered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the\nreport equally divided and controlled by the\n\n[[Page D108]]\n\nproponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall\nnot be subject to a demand for division of the question. The rule\nwaives all points of order against the amendments printed in part B of\nthe Rules Committee report. The rule provides one motion to recommit.\nThe rule further provides for consideration of H.R. 7147, the\n``Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026'', under a\nclosed rule. The rule waives all points of order against consideration\nof the bill. The rule provides that the bill shall be considered as\nread. The rule waives all points of order against provisions in the\nbill. The rule provides one hour of general debate equally divided and\ncontrolled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on\nAppropriations or their respective designees. The rule provides one\nmotion to recommit. The rule further provides that the chair of the\nCommittee on Appropriations may insert in the Congressional Record not\nlater than January 23rd, 2026, such material as he may deem explanatory\nof H.R. 7148 and H.R. 7147. The rule further provides that the Clerk\nshall not transmit to the Senate a message that the House has passed\nH.R. 7148 until H.R. 7147 is passed by the House. The rule provides\nthat in the engrossment of H.R. 7148, the Clerk shall: add the text of\nDivisions A, B, and C of H.R. 7006, as passed by the House, as new\nmatter to follow Division D of H.R. 7148, redesignated as Divisions E,\nF, and G, respectively; add the text of titles 1 through 5 of H.R.\n7147, as passed by the House, as new matter designated as Division H,\nto follow the text added pursuant to subsection (a); redesignate\nDivisions E and F of H.R. 7148 as Divisions I and J, respectively;\nassign appropriate designations to provisions within the engrossment;\nconform cross-references and provisions for short titles within the\nengrossment; and be authorized to make technical corrections, to\ninclude corrections in spelling, punctuation, page and line numbering,\nsection numbering, and insertion of appropriate headings. Finally, the\nrule provides that House Resolution 375, amended by the amendments\nprinted in part C of the Rules Committee report, is hereby adopted.\nTestimony was heard from Chairman Cole, and Representatives DeLauro,\nTenney, Hoyer, Spartz, Veasey, Smucker, Gomez, Miller of Ohio, Keating,\nStansbury, Larson of Connecticut, Titus, Johnson of Texas, Quigley,\nHorsford, Torres of California, Johnson of Georgia, and Dexter.\nNATIONWIDE CONSUMER AND FUEL RETAILER CHOICE ACT OF 2025\nCommittee on Rules: Full Committee began a hearing on H.R. 1346, the\n``Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025''. Testimony\nwas heard from Representatives Palmer, Landsman, Smith of Nebraska,\nBudzinski, Hageman, Feenstra, and Miller-Meeks.\nASSESSING U.S. LEADERSHIP IN QUANTUM SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY\nCommittee on Science, Space, and Technology: Full Committee held a\nhearing entitled ``Assessing U.S. Leadership in Quantum Science and\nTechnology''. Testimony was heard from James Kushmerick, Director,\nPhysical Measurement Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and\nTechnology, Department of Commerce; Saul Gonzalez, Deputy Directorate\nHead, Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences, National\nScience Foundation; Mark Clampin, Deputy Associate Administrator,\nScience Mission Directorate, National Aeronautics and Space\nAdministration; and Tanner Crowder, Quantum Information Science Lead,\nOffice of Science, Department of Energy.\nLOCAL OWNERSHIP, NATIONAL BRANDS: HOW FRANCHISING IS A PATHWAY TO\nENTREPRENEURSHIP\nCommittee on Small Business: Full Committee held a hearing entitled\n``Local Ownership, National Brands: How Franchising is a Pathway to\nEntrepreneurship''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses.\nSMARTER SPENDING, STRONGER RESULTS: REDUCING DUPLICATION AND ENSURING\nEFFECTIVENESS THROUGH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REFORMS\nCommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Subcommittee on\nEconomic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management held a\nhearing entitled ``Smarter Spending, Stronger Results: Reducing\nDuplication and Ensuring Effectiveness Through Economic Development\nReforms''. Testimony was heard from Ben Page, Deputy Assistant\nSecretary for Economic Development and Chief Operating Officer, U.S.\nEconomic Development Administration, Department of Commerce; Gayle\nConelly Manchin, Federal Co-Chair, Appalachian Regional Commission;\nCorey Wiggins, Federal Co-Chair, Delta Regional Authority; Chris\nSaunders, Federal Co-Chair, Northern Border Regional Commission;\nJennifer Clyburn Reed, Federal Co-Chair, Southeast Crescent Regional\nCommission; Juan Sanchez, Federal Co-Chair, Southwest Border Regional\nCommission; and Jocelyn Fenton, Director of Programs, Denali\nCommission.\nCOMMUNITY CARE NETWORK NEXT GENERATION: ONE TRILLION OF OVERSIGHT\nCommittee on Veterans' Affairs: Full Committee held a hearing entitled\n``Community Care Network Next\n\n[[Page D109]]\n\nGeneration: One Trillion of Oversight''. Testimony was heard from\nRichard F. Topping, Assistant Secretary for Management and Chief\nFinancial Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs; and public\nwitnesses.\nHEARING WITH HEALTH INSURANCE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS\nCommittee on Ways and Means: Full Committee held a hearing entitled\n``Hearing with Health Insurance CEOs''. Testimony was heard from public\nwitnesses.\nCOVER ENHANCEMENT AUTHORITIES\nPermanent Select Committee on Intelligence: Subcommittee on Defense\nIntelligence and Overhead Architecture held a hearing entitled ``Cover\nEnhancement Authorities''. Testimony was heard from the following\nDepartment of Defense officials: Lieutenant General Sean M. Farrell,\nDeputy Commanding General, U.S. Special Operations Command; Rowena\nOrmiston, Director, HUMINT and Sensitive Activities, Office of the\nUnder Secretary of War for Intelligence and Security; Colonel Ted D.\nPrice, Chief, Defense Support Office, Defense Intelligence Agency;\nColleen Swiderski, Director, Joint Defense Accounting Center, Defense\nFinance and Accounting Service; and Theresa Whelan, Director, Defense\nIntelligence for Sensitive Activities and Special Programs. This\nhearing was closed.\n\nJoint Meetings\n No joint committee meetings were held."], ["CREC-2026-01-21-pt1-PgD100", "2026-01-21", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCMEETINGS", "D100", "D102", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"161\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"515\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"982\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2072\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2076\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2247\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2474\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2878\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"3159\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"3307\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4105\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4214\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4218\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4368\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4532\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4624\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"5200\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"5201\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"5436\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"5634\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6275\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6373\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6387\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6398\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6409\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6411\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6618\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6744\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6875\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7028\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7036\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7052\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7054\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7082\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7084\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7086\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7147\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7148\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D100", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 14 (Wednesday, January 21, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 14 (Wednesday, January 21, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Pages D100-D102]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\nCommittee Meetings\nREVERSE THE CURSE: SKYROCKETING HEALTH CARE COSTS AND AMERICA'S FISCAL\nFUTURE\nCommittee on the Budget: Full Committee held a hearing entitled\n``Reverse the Curse: Skyrocketing Health Care Costs and America's\nFiscal Future''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses.\nMISCELLANEOUS MEASURES\nCommittee on Education and Workforce: Full Committee held a markup on\nH.R. 7082, the ``Fostering Learning and Excellence in Charter Schools\nAct''; H.R. 7086, the ``Equitable Access to School Facilities Act'';\nand H.R. 4624, the ``Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act''. H.R.\n7082, H.R. 7086, and H.R. 4624 were ordered reported, as amended.\nMISCELLANEOUS MEASURES\nCommittee on Energy and Commerce: Full Committee held a markup on H.R.\n6409, the ``FENCES Act''; H.R. 4218, the ``CLEAR Act''; H.R. 6387, the\n``FIRE Act''; H.R. 4214, the ``Clean Air and Building Infrastructure\nImprovement Act''; H.R. 161, the ``New Source Review Permitting\nImprovement Act''; H.R. 6373, the ``Air Permitting Improvements to\nProtect National Security Act''; H.R. 6398, the ``Reducing and\nEliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations Act''; H.R. 2072, to\nrequire the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time\nperiod during which licensees are required to commence construction of\ncertain hydropower projects; H.R. 5200, the ``Emergency Reporting\nAct''; H.R. 5201, the ``Kari's Law Reporting Act''; and H.R. 2076, the\n``LuLu's Law''. H.R. 6409, H.R. 4218, H.R. 6387, H.R. 4214, H.R. 6373,\nH.R. 6398, H.R. 2072, H.R. 5200, H.R. 5201, and H.R. 2076 were ordered\nreported, without amendment. H.R. 161 was ordered reported, as amended.\nOVERSIGHT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND THE\nFEDERAL HOUSING ADMINISTRATION\nCommittee on Financial Services: Full Committee held a hearing entitled\n``Oversight of the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the\nFederal Housing Administration''. Testimony was heard from Scott\nTurner, Secretary, Department of Housing and Urban Development.\nMISCELLANEOUS MEASURES\nCommittee on Foreign Affairs: Full Committee held a markup on H.R.\n7036, to increase collaboration within the Department of State between\nthe Office of Opinion Research of the Bureau of Intelligence and\nResearch and the Bureau of Global Public Affairs; H.R. 7028, to require\nthe Secretary of State to submit a notification to Congress prior to\nobligating funds for certain art-related purchases, and for other\npurposes; H.R. 6411, to direct the Secretary of State to prepare a\nreport on the treatment of ethnic minorities in Serbia; H.R. 7054, to\nrequire the Secretary of State to submit to Congress a notification of\ncertain construction projects using nonstandard designs; H.R. 4532, to\ndirect the Secretary of State to develop a strategy on efforts to\nstrengthen subnational cooperation between the United States and\nMexico, and for other purposes; H. Res. 515, commemorating the 90th\nbirthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama on July 6, 2025, as ``A Day of\nCompassion'', and expressing support for the human rights, religious\nfreedom, and cultural and linguistic protection of the Tibetan people;\nH.R. 4368, to authorize the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative, to\nenhance the United States-Caribbean security partnership, to prioritize\nnatural disaster resilience, and for other purposes; H.R. 3307, to\nincrease cooperation with countries in the Eastern Mediterranean region\nin order to strengthen energy security and defense capabilities, and\nfor other purposes; H.R. 7052, to establish a Center for Conflict\nAnalysis, Planning, and Prevention in the Department of State, and for\nother\n\n[[Page D101]]\n\npurposes; H.R. 6275, to require the Secretary of Commerce to submit a\nreport annually on the advanced artificial intelligence capabilities of\nthe People's Republic of China, and for other purposes; and H.R. 6875,\nto require the Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security to\nrequire a license for the export, reexport, or in-country transfer of\ncertain integrated circuits, and for other purposes. H.R. 7036, H.R.\n7028, H.R. 6411, H.R. 7054, H.R. 3307, and H.R. 7052 were ordered\nreported, without amendment. H.R. 4532, H. Res. 515, H.R. 4368, H.R.\n6275, and H.R. 6875 were ordered reported, as amended.\nOVERSIGHT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY: CYBERSECURITY AND\nINFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY AGENCY, TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION,\nSCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DIRECTORATE\nCommittee on Homeland Security: Full Committee held a hearing entitled\n``Oversight of the Department of Homeland Security: CISA, TSA, S&T''.\nTestimony was heard from the following Department of Homeland Security\nofficials: Pedro Allende, Under Secretary, Science and Technology\nDirectorate; Madhu Gottumukkala, Acting Director, Cybersecurity and\nInfrastructure Security Agency; and Ha Nguyen McNeill, Senior Official\nPerforming the Duties of the Administrator, Transportation Security\nAdministration.\nWHEN PUBLIC FUNDS ARE ABUSED: ADDRESSING FRAUD AND THE THEFT OF\nTAXPAYER DOLLARS\nCommittee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Crime and Federal\nGovernment Surveillance held a hearing entitled ``When Public Funds Are\nAbused: Addressing Fraud and the Theft of Taxpayer Dollars''. Testimony\nwas heard from public witnesses.\nEMBEDDED THREATS: FOREIGN OWNERSHIP, HIDDEN HARDWARE, AND LICENSING\nFAILURES IN AMERICA'S TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS\nCommittee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Oversight held a hearing\nentitled ``Embedded Threats: Foreign Ownership, Hidden Hardware, and\nLicensing Failures in America's Transportation Systems''. Testimony was\nheard from public witnesses.\nEXPLORE AMERICA250: CELEBRATING ONE YEAR OF THE EXPANDING PUBLIC LANDS\nOUTDOOR RECREATION EXPERIENCES ACT\nCommittee on Natural Resources: Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a\nhearing entitled ``EXPLORE America250: Celebrating One Year of the\nExpanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act''. Testimony\nwas heard from Gordon Blum, Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest\nSystem, U.S. Forest Service, Department Of Agriculture; Jason Curry,\nDirector, Division of Outdoor Recreation, Department of Natural\nResources, Utah; Thomas Heinlein, Acting Utah State Director, Bureau of\nLand Management, Department of the Interior; and public witnesses.\nAMERICA FIRST: U.S. LEADERSHIP AND NATIONAL SECURITY IN INTERNATIONAL\nCONSERVATION\nCommittee on Natural Resources: Subcommittee on Oversight and\nInvestigations held a hearing entitled ``America First: U.S. Leadership\nand National Security in International Conservation''. Testimony was\nheard from public witnesses.\nMISCELLANEOUS MEASURES\nCommittee on Oversight and Government Reform: Full Committee held a\nmarkup on legislation on recommending that the House of Representatives\nfind William J. Clinton in Contempt of Congress for refusal to comply\nwith a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and\nGovernment Reform; and legislation on recommending that the House of\nRepresentatives find Hillary R. Clinton in Contempt of Congress for\nrefusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on\nOversight and Government Reform. Legislation on recommending that the\nHouse of Representatives find William J. Clinton in Contempt of\nCongress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the\nCommittee on Oversight and Government Reform; and legislation on\nrecommending that the House of Representatives find Hillary R. Clinton\nin Contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly\nissued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform were ordered\nreported, as amended.\nCONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026; DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY\nAPPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026\nCommittee on Rules: Full Committee began a hearing on H.R. 7148, the\n``Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026''; and H.R. 7147, the\n``Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026''.\nEMPOWERING RURAL AMERICA THROUGH INVESTMENT IN INNOVATION\nCommittee on Small Business: Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy,\nand Supply Chains held a hearing entitled ``Empowering Rural America\nThrough Investment in Innovation''. Testimony was heard from public\nwitnesses.\n\n[[Page D102]]\n\nMISCELLANEOUS MEASURES\nCommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Full Committee held a\nmarkup on H.R. 7084, the ``Defending American Property Abroad Act of\n2026''; H.R. 6744, the ``Military Air Traffic Control Transition Act'';\nH.R. 6618, the ``Wildfire Aerial Response Safety Act''; H.R. 2247, the\n``Pilot Certificate Accessibility Act''; and H.R. 2474, the ``Expanding\nAppalachia's Broadband Access Act''. H.R. 6744, H.R. 6618, H.R. 2247,\nH.R. 2474, and H.R. 7084 were ordered reported, as amended.\nLEGISLATIVE MEASURES\nCommittee on Veterans' Affairs: Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity\nheld a hearing on H.R. 982, the ``Warriors to Workforce Act''; H.R.\n2878, the ``Daniel J. Harvey, Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving\nServicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act''; H.R. 4105,\nthe ``VET Act of 2025''; H.R. 5634, the ``Veterans Flight Training\nResponsibility Act of 2025''; legislation on the CRUISE Act;\nlegislation on the Improving Mental Health Care and Coordination for\nHomeless Veterans Act; legislation on the Improving Emerging Tech\nOpportunities for Veterans Act; legislation on the Affordable Housing\nGuarantee Act; H.R. 3159, the ``Improving SCRA Benefit Utilization\nAct''; H.R. 5436, to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit an\neducational institution from withholding a transcript from an\nindividual who pursued a course or program of education at such\ninstitution using Post-9/11 educational assistance; legislation to\namend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of\nVeterans Affairs to submit to Congress a quarterly report on housing\nloans insured, guaranteed, or under laws administered by the Secretary,\nand for other purposes; and legislation on the Veteran Housing Promise\nAct. Testimony was heard from Kenneth Smith, Assistant Deputy\nUndersecretary, Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of\nVeterans Affairs; Jeremiah Workman, Assistant Secretary, Veterans'\nEmployment and Training Service, Department of Labor; and public\nwitnesses.\nSTRENGTHENING THE CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM: STATUS,\nCHALLENGES, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR MODERNIZATION\nCommittee on Ways and Means: Subcommittee on Work and Welfare held a\nhearing entitled ``Strengthening the Child Support Enforcement Program:\nStatus, Challenges, and Opportunities for Modernization''. Testimony\nwas heard from Jessica Tollestrup, Specialist in Social Policy,\nDomestic Social Policy Division, Congressional Research Service,\nLibrary of Congress; Connie Chesnik, Administrator, Division of Family\nand Economic Security, Department of Children and Families, Wisconsin;\nRuth Anne Thornton, Director, Child Support Division, Texas Office of\nthe Attorney General; and a public witness.\n\nJoint Meetings\n No joint committee meetings were held."], ["CREC-2026-01-21-pt1-PgD99-3", "2026-01-21", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House of Representatives", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCHAMBER", "D99", "D100", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HCONRES\", \"number\": \"68\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HJRES\", \"number\": \"140\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HJRES\", \"number\": \"141\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"982\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1009\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1012\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1013\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6039\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6359\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6498\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6502\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6945\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7167\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7193\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7194\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D99", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 14 (Wednesday, January 21, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 14 (Wednesday, January 21, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Pages D99-D100]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n House of Representatives\n\nChamber Action\nPublic Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 27 public bills, H.R. 7167-\n7193; 1 private bill, H.R. 7194; and 3 resolutions, H.J. Res. 141; and\nH. Res. 1012-1013 were introduced.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H1170-72\nAdditional Cosponsors:\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H1173\nReports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows:\n H.R. 6502, to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require the\nSecretary of Education to develop requirements for institutions of\nhigher education on formatting financial aid offer forms, and for other\npurposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-460); and\n H.R. 6498, to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to increase\ntransparency in college tuition for consumers, and for other purposes,\nwith an amendment (H. Rept. 119-461).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPage H1170\nSpeaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed\nRepresentative Newhouse to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.\n Page H1125\nRecess: The House recessed at 10:38 a.m. and reconvened at 12 p.m.\n Page H1130\nRecess: The House recessed at 1:09 p.m. and reconvened at 1:30 p.m.\n Page H1138\nSupporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act: The House\npassed H.R. 6945, to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security\nAct to clarify the authority of States to use funds for pregnancy\ncenters, by a yea-and-nay vote of 215 yeas to 209 nays, Roll No. 37.\n Pages H1139-47, H1155-56\n Rejected the Moore (WI) motion to recommit the bill to the Committee\non Ways and Means by a yea-and-nay vote of 209 yeas to 213 nays, Roll\nNo. 36.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPages H1147, H1155-56\n Pursuant to the Rule, an amendment in the nature of a substitute\nconsisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 119-17 shall be\nconsidered as adopted.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPage H1139\n H. Res. 1009, the rule providing for consideration of the bills (H.R.\n6945), (H.R. 6359) and the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 140) was agreed\nto by a recorded vote of 213 ayes to 210 noes, Roll No. 35, after the\nprevious question was ordered by a yea-and-nay vote of 212 yeas to 210\nnays, Roll No. 34.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPages H1131-39\nProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5,\nUnited States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land\nManagement relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of\nFederal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN: The House\npassed H.J. Res. 140, providing for congressional disapproval under\nchapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the\nBureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for\nWithdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN,\nby a yea-and-nay vote of 214 yeas to 208 nays, Roll No. 38.\n Pages H1147-55, H1156-57\n H. Res. 1009, the rule providing for consideration of (H.R. 6945),\n(H.R. 6359) and the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 140) was agreed to by a\nrecorded vote of 213 ayes to 210 noes, Roll No. 35, after the previous\nquestion was ordered by a yea-and-nay vote of 212 yeas to 210 nays,\nRoll No. 34.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPages H1131-39\n\n[[Page D100]]\n\nMeeting Hour: Agreed by unanimous consent that when the House adjourns\ntoday, it adjourn to meet at 9 a.m. tomorrow, January 22nd.\n Page H1157\nOrder of Business: Agreed by unanimous consent that it be in order at\nany time to consider H. Con. Res. 68 in the House if called up by the\nchair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or his designee; that the\nconcurrent resolution be considered as read; and that the previous\nquestion be considered as ordered on the concurrent resolution to\nadoption without intervening motion except for one hour of debate\nequally divided among and controlled by Representative Mast,\nRepresentative Meeks, and Representative McGovern, or their respective\ndesignees.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H1157\nDischarge Petition: Representative Morelle presented to the clerk a\nmotion to discharge the Committee on Rules from the consideration of\nthe resolution (H. Res. 982) entitled, a resolution providing for\nconsideration of the bill (H.R. 6039) to advance commonsense priorities\n(Discharge Petition No. 14).\nQuorum Calls--Votes: Four yea-and-nay votes and one recorded vote\ndeveloped during the proceedings of today and appear on pages H1138,\nH1139, H1155-56, H1156, and H1156-57.\nAdjournment: The House met at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 6:51 p.m."], ["CREC-2026-01-20-pt1-PgD94-3", "2026-01-20", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House of Representatives", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCHAMBER", "D94", "D95", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HJRES\", \"number\": \"140\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"659\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1009\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1010\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1011\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"1663\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"3496\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"5763\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"5764\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"5784\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"5788\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6359\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6945\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7147\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7166\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D94", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 13 (Tuesday, January 20, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 13 (Tuesday, January 20, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Pages D94-D95]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n House of Representatives\n\nChamber Action\n Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 20 public bills, H.R. 7147-\n7166; and 2 resolutions, H. Res. 1010-1011 were introduced.\n Pages H947-48\nAdditional Cosponsors:\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H949\nReport Filed: A report was filed today as follows:\n H. Res. 1009, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to\namend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the\nauthority of States to use funds for pregnancy centers, and for other\npurposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6359) to\nrequire institutions of higher education to disseminate information on\nthe rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students,\nand for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the joint\nresolution (H.J. Res. 140) providing for congressional disapproval\nunder chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted\nby the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917\nfor Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties,\nMN (H. Rept. 119-459).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPage H947\nSpeaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed\nRepresentative Williams (TX) to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.\n Page H927\nRecess: The House recessed at 12:10 p.m. and reconvened at 2 p.m.\n Page H928\nRecess: The House recessed at 2:08 p.m. and reconvened at 3:30 p.m.\n Page H929\nRecess: The House recessed at 4:43 p.m. and reconvened at 6:30 p.m.\n Page H939\nSuspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules and pass the\nfollowing measures: Northern Mariana Islands Small Business Access Act:\nH.R. 3496, amended, to amend the Small Business Act for microloan\neligibility for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands;\n Pages H929-30\n Main Street Parity Act: H.R. 5763, to amend the Small Business\nInvestment Act of 1958 to modify the criteria for loans for plant\nacquisition, construction, conversion or expansion, by a \\2/3\\ yea-and-\nnay vote of 383 yeas to 8 nays, Roll No. 32;\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H930-31, H939-40\n AI for Main Street Act: H.R. 5764, amended, to amend the Small\nBusiness Act to require small business development centers to assist\nsmall business concerns with the use of artificial intelligence, by a\n\\2/3\\ yea-and-nay vote of 395 yeas to 14 nays, Roll No. 33;\n Pages H931-32, H940\n 504 Program Risk Oversight Act: H.R. 5788, to amend title V of the\nSmall Business Investment Act of 1958 to require an annual portfolio\nrisk analysis of loans guaranteed under such title;\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H932-34\n Artificial Intelligence Wisdom for Innovative Small Enterprises Act:\nH.R. 5784, to amend the Small Business Act to help small business\nconcerns critically evaluate artificial intelligence tools;\n Pages H934-36\n Veterans Law Judge Experience Act: H.R. 659, to amend title 38,\nUnited States Code, to direct the Chairman of the Board of Veterans'\nAppeals to give\n\n[[Page D95]]\n\npriority to individuals with certain professional experience in\nrecommending such individuals to serve as members of the Board of\nVeterans' Appeals; and\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H936-37\n Veterans Scam And Fraud Evasion Act: H.R. 1663, amended, to amend\ntitle 38, United States Code, to establish in the Department of\nVeterans Affairs a Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion Officer.\n Pages H937-39\nQuorum Calls--Votes: Two yea-and-nay votes developed during the\nproceedings of today and appear on pages H939-40 and H940.\nAdjournment: The House met at 12 p.m. and adjourned at 8:03 p.m."], ["CREC-2026-01-20-pt1-PgD95", "2026-01-20", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCMEETINGS", "D95", "D95", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HJRES\", \"number\": \"140\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6359\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6945\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D95", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 13 (Tuesday, January 20, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 13 (Tuesday, January 20, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Page D95]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\nCommittee Meetings\nSUPPORTING PREGNANT AND PARENTING WOMEN AND FAMILIES ACT; PREGNANT\nSTUDENTS' RIGHTS ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE\nRULE RELATING TO PUBLIC LAND ORDER NO. 7917\nCommittee on Rules: Full Committee held a hearing on H.R. 6945, the\n``Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act''; H.R.\n6359, the ``Pregnant Students' Rights Act''; H.J. Res. 140, providing\nfor congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States\nCode, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating\nto Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook,\nLake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN. The Committee granted, by a record\nvote of 8-3, a rule providing for consideration of H.R. 6945, the\n``Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act'', H.R.\n6359, the ``Pregnant Students' Rights Act'', and H.J. Res. 140,\nProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5,\nUnited States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land\nManagement relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of\nFederal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN. The rule\nprovides for consideration of H.R. 6945, the ``Supporting Pregnant and\nParenting Women and Families Act'', under a closed rule. The rule\nwaives all points of order against consideration of the bill. The rule\nprovides that an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of\nthe text of Rules Committee Print 119-17 shall be considered as adopted\nand the bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. The rule waives\nall points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended. The\nrule provides one hour of general debate equally divided and controlled\nby the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and\nMeans or their respective designees. The rule provides one motion to\nrecommit. The rule further provides for consideration of H.R. 6359, the\n``Pregnant Students' Rights Act'', under a closed rule. The rule waives\nall points of order against consideration of the bill. The rule\nprovides that the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended\nby the Committee on Education and Workforce now printed in the bill\nshall be considered as adopted and the bill, as amended, shall be\nconsidered as read. The rule waives all points of order against\nprovisions in the bill, as amended. The rule provides one hour of\ngeneral debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking\nminority member of the Committee on Education and Workforce or their\nrespective designees. The rule provides one motion to recommit. The\nrule further provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 140, Providing for\ncongressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States\nCode, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating\nto Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook,\nLake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN, under a closed rule. The rule\nwaives all points of order against consideration of the joint\nresolution. The rule provides that the joint resolution shall be\nconsidered as read. The rule waives all points of order against\nprovisions in the joint resolution. The rule provides one hour of\ngeneral debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking\nminority member of the Committee on Natural Resources or their\nrespective designees. Finally, the rule provides one motion to\nrecommit. Testimony was heard from Chairman Walberg, and\nRepresentatives Scott of Virginia, Stauber, Randall, Chu, Smith of\nNebraska, Davis of Illinois, and Moore of Wisconsin.\n\nJoint Meetings\n No joint committee meetings were held."], ["CREC-2026-01-16-pt1-PgD89-3", "2026-01-16", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House of Representatives", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCHAMBER", "D89", "D89", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1007\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1008\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"1723\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7127\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7146\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D89", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 12 (Friday, January 16, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 12 (Friday, January 16, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Page D89]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n House of Representatives\n\nChamber Action\n Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 20 public bills, H.R. 7127-\n7146; and 2 resolutions, H. Res. 1007-1008 were introduced.\n Pages H923-24\nAdditional Cosponsors:\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H925\nReport Filed: A report was filed today as follows:\n H.R. 1723, to clarify the rights of Indians and Indian Tribes on\nIndian lands under the National Labor Relations Act, with an amendment\n(H. Rept. 119-458).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPage H923\nSpeaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed\nRepresentative Begich to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.\n Page H923\nSenate Message: Message from the Senate received by the Clerk and\nsubsequently presented to the House today appears on page H923.\nQuorum Calls--Votes: There were no Yea and Nay votes, and there were no\nRecorded votes. There were no quorum calls.\nAdjournment: The House met at 3 p.m. and adjourned at 3:03 p.m."], ["CREC-2026-01-16-pt1-PgD89-4", "2026-01-16", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCMEETINGS", "D89", "D89", null, null, "172 Cong. Rec. D89", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 12 (Friday, January 16, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 12 (Friday, January 16, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Page D89]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\nCommittee meetings\n No hearings were held.\n\nJoint Meetings\n No joint committee meetings were held."], ["CREC-2026-01-15-pt1-PgD86-2", "2026-01-15", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCMEETINGS", "D86", "D87", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"1519\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2076\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"5200\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"5201\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6505\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7022\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D86", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 11 (Thursday, January 15, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 11 (Thursday, January 15, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Pages D86-D87]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\nCommittee Meetings\nMISCELLANEOUS MEASURES\nCommittee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Communications and\nTechnology held a markup on H.R. 6505, the ``Next Generation 9-1-1\nAct''; H.R. 2076, the ``LuLu's Law''; H.R. 5200, the ``Emergency\nReporting Act''; H.R. 5201, the ``Kari's Law Reporting Act''; H.R.\n7022, the ``Mystic Alerts Act''; and H.R. 1519, the ``Public Safety\nCommunications Act''. H.R. 6505, H.R. 2076, H.R. 5200, H.R. 5201, H.R.\n7022, and H.R. 1519 were forwarded to the full Committee, without\namendment.\n\n[[Page D87]]\n\nJoint Meetings\n No joint committee meetings were held."], ["CREC-2026-01-15-pt1-PgD86", "2026-01-15", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House of Representatives", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCHAMBER", "D86", "D86", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HCONRES\", \"number\": \"70\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"988\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1002\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1006\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2262\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2270\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2312\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2988\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4366\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"5577\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6644\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7082\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7126\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D86", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 11 (Thursday, January 15, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 11 (Thursday, January 15, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Page D86]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n House of Representatives\n\nChamber Action\n Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 45 public bills, H.R. 7082-\n7126; and 6 resolutions, H. Con. Res. 70; and H. Res. 1002-1006 were\nintroduced.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H918-20\nAdditional Cosponsors:\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H921-22\nReports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows:\n H.R. 5577, to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to\nreauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program, with an amendment (H.\nRept. 119-456); and\n H.R. 6644, to increase the supply of housing in America, and for\nother purposes, with amendments (H. Rept. 119-457, Part 1).\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPage H918\nProtecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act: The House\npassed H.R. 2988, to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act\nof 1974 to specify requirements concerning the consideration of\npecuniary and non-pecuniary factors, by a yea-and-nay vote of 213 yeas\nto 205 nays, Roll No. 31.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H897-H907\n Rejected the Kaptur motion to recommit the bill to the Committee on\nEducation and Workforce by a yea-and-nay vote of 206 yeas to 210 nays,\nRoll No. 30.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPages H905-07\n Pursuant to the Rule, the amendment in the nature of a substitute\nrecommended by the Committee on Education and Workforce now printed in\nthe bill shall be considered as adopted.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPages H897-99\nAgreed to:\n Huizenga amendment (No. 1 printed in part A of H. Rept. 119-440) that\nrequires GAO to publish a study on brokerage accounts (by a yea-and-nay\nvote of 395 yeas to 22 nays, Roll No. 29).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPages H903-05\n H. Res. 988, the rule providing for consideration of the bills H.R.\n2988, H.R. 2262, H.R. 2270, H.R. 2312 and H.R. 4366, was agreed to\nTuesday, January 13th.\nMeeting Hour: Agreed by unanimous consent that when the House adjourns\ntoday, it adjourn to meet at 3 p.m. tomorrow, January 16th; and further\nwhen the House adjourns on that day, it adjourn to meet at noon on\nTuesday, January 20, 2026 for morning-hour debate.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H907\nQuorum Calls--Votes: Two yea-and-nay votes and one recorded vote\ndeveloped during the proceedings of today and appear on pages H904-05,\nH906-07, and H907.\nAdjournment: The House met at 9 a.m. and adjourned at 12:20 p.m."], ["CREC-2026-01-15-pt1-PgD87", "2026-01-15", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/NEW PUBLIC LAWS", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDNEWPUBLAWS", "D87", "D87", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"S\", \"number\": \"222\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D87", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 11 (Thursday, January 15, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 11 (Thursday, January 15, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Page D87]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n NEW PUBLIC LAWS\n\n (For last listing of Public Laws, see Daily Digest, p. D12)\n S. 222, to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to\nallow schools that participate in the school lunch program to serve\nwhole milk. Signed on January 14, 2026. (Public Law 119-69)"], ["CREC-2026-01-14-pt1-PgD78", "2026-01-14", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House of Representatives", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCHAMBER", "D78", "D79", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"681\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"992\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"996\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"1001\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"3903\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4284\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4386\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4467\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"5103\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"5169\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"5910\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6359\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7006\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7050\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7081\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D78", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 10 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 10 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Pages D78-D79]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n House of Representatives\n\nChamber Action\n Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 32 public bills, H.R. 7050-\n7081; and 6 resolutions, H. Res. 996-1001 were introduced.\n Pages H892-93\nAdditional Cosponsors:\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H894-95\nReports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows:\n H.R. 6359, to require institutions of higher education to disseminate\ninformation on the rights of, and accommodations and resources for,\npregnant students, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept.\n119-447);\n H.R. 5169, to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of\n1974 to provide a clear definition of adequate consideration for\ncertain closely held stock, and for other purposes, with an amendment\n(H. Rept. 119-448);\n H.R. 681, to amend the Act of August 9, 1955 (commonly known as the\n``Long-Term Leasing Act''), to authorize leases of up to 99 years for\nland held in trust for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Wampanoag\nTribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah), and for other purposes (H. Rept. 119-\n449);\n H.R. 4386, to amend the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to\nclarify entrance privileges for vehicles with respect to the America\nthe Beautiful interagency pass, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-450,\nPart 1);\n H.R. 3903, to exchange non-Federal land held by the Chugach Alaska\nCorporation for certain Federal Land in the Chugach Region, and for\nother purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-451);\n H.R. 4467, to modify the boundary of the Vicksburg National Military\nPark in the State of Mississippi, and for other purposes, with an\namendment (H. Rept. 119-452);\n H.R. 5910, to authorize leases of up to 99 years for land held in\ntrust for federally recognized Indian Tribes (H. Rept. 119-453);\n H.R. 4284, to amend the Small Tract Act of 1983 to authorize the\nSecretary of Agriculture to convey, without consideration, certain\ncemeteries, and for other purposes (H. Rept. 119-454, Part 1);\n H.R. 5103, to establish a program to Beautify the District of\nColumbia and establish the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful\nCommission, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-455, Part 1); and\n H.R. 5103, to establish a program to Beautify the District of\nColumbia and establish the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful\nCommission, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-455, Part 2).\n Pages H891-92\nSpeaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed\nRepresentative Wittman to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.\n Page H721\n\n[[Page D79]]\n\nRecess: The House recessed at 10:47 a.m. and reconvened at 12 p.m.\n Page H726\nRecess: The House recessed at 12:54 p.m. and reconvened at 1:30 p.m.\n Page H732\nRecess: The House recessed at 3:41 p.m. and reconvened at 4:45 p.m.\n Page H798\nFinancial Services and General Government and National Security,\nDepartment of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026: The\nHouse passed H.R. 7006, making further consolidated appropriations for\nthe fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, by a yea-and-nay vote of 341\nyeas to 79 nays, Roll No. 28.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H734-H801\nRejected:\n Roy amendment (No. 1 printed in H. Rept. 119-445) that sought to\nreduce the District of Columbia District and Appeals Court funding by\n20% and strike the salary and expense funding for Judges Boasberg and\nBoardman's staff (by a recorded vote of 163 ayes to 257 noes with one\nanswering ``present'', Roll No. 26); and\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPages H795-97, H799\n Crane amendment (No. 2 printed in H. Rept. 119-445) that sought to\nprohibit funding for the National Endowment for Democracy (by a\nrecorded vote of 127 ayes to 191 noes, Roll No. 27).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPages H797-98, H799-H800\n H. Res. 992, the rule providing for consideration of the bill (H.R.\n7006) was agreed to by a yea-and-nay vote of 213 yeas to 210 nays, Roll\nNo. 25, after the previous question was ordered by a yea-and-nay vote\nof 213 yeas to 209 nays, Roll No. 24.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPages H728-32, H733-34\nMeeting Hour: Agreed by unanimous consent that when the House adjourns\ntoday, it adjourn to meet at 9 a.m. tomorrow, January 14th.\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H801\nCanada-United States Interparliamentary Group--Appointment: The Chair\nannounced the Speaker's appointment of the following Members of the\nHouse to the Canada-United States Interparliamentary Group:\nRepresentatives Larsen (WA), Morelle, Omar, Thanedar and Kennedy (NY).\n Page H801\nBoard of Trustees of the American Folklife Center in the Library of\nCongress--Appointment: The Chair announced the Speaker's appointment of\nthe following individual to the Board of Trustees of the American\nFolklife Center in the Library of Congress: Mr. Robert Anacletus\nUnderwood of Tamueng, Guam for a 6-year term.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H801\nCongressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China--\nAppointment: The Chair announced the Speaker's appointment of the\nfollowing Member of the House to the Congressional-Executive Commission\non the People's Republic of China: Representative Walkinshaw.\n Page H801\nUnited States Group of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly--Appointment:\nThe Chair announced the Speaker's appointment of the following Members\nof the House to the United States Group of the NATO Parliamentary\nAssembly: Representatives Sanchez, Larsen (WA), Norcross and Kamlager-\nDove.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H801\nQuorum Calls--Votes: Three yea-and-nay votes and two recorded votes\ndeveloped during the proceedings of today and appear on pages H733,\nH733-34, H799, H799-800, H800-01.\nAdjournment: The House met at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 7:10 p.m."], ["CREC-2026-01-14-pt1-PgD79", "2026-01-14", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCMEETINGS", "D79", "D81", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"926\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"3922\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4038\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4684\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6300\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6431\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6903\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6945\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6956\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7008\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D79", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 10 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 10 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Pages D79-D81]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\nCommittee Meetings\nBUILDING AN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE-READY AMERICA\nCommittee on Education and Workforce: Full Committee held a hearing\nentitled ``Building an AI-Ready America''. Testimony was heard from\npublic witnesses.\nOVERSIGHT OF THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION\nCommittee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Communications and\nTechnology held a hearing entitled ``Oversight of the Federal\nCommunications Commission''. Testimony was heard from the following\nFederal Communications Commission officials: Brendan Carr, Chairman;\nOlivia Trusty, Commissioner; and Anna M. Gomez, Commissioner.\nEVALUATING THE OPERATIONS OF THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN THE\nUNITED STATES (CFIUS)\nCommittee on Financial Services: Subcommittee on National Security,\nIllicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions held a\nhearing entitled ``Evaluating the Operations of the Committee on\nForeign Investment in the United States (CFIUS)''. Testimony was heard\nfrom Chris Pilkerton, Assistant Secretary for Investment Security,\nDepartment of the Treasury.\nSTRIKING THE RIGHT BALANCE SHEET\nCommittee on Financial Services: Task Force on Monetary Policy,\nTreasury Market Resilience, and Economic Prosperity held a hearing\nentitled ``Striking the Right Balance Sheet''. Testimony was heard from\npublic witnesses.\n\n[[Page D80]]\n\nWINNING THE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ARMS RACE AGAINST THE CHINESE\nCOMMUNIST PARTY\nCommittee on Foreign Affairs: Full Committee held a hearing entitled\n``Winning the AI Arms Race Against the Chinese Communist Party''.\nTestimony was heard from public witnesses.\nMISCELLANEOUS MEASURE\nCommittee on House Administration: Full Committee held a markup on H.R.\n7008, the ``Stop Insider Trading Act''. H.R. 7008 was ordered reported,\nas amended.\nEXAMINING THE INVESTIGATION INTO THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE AND\nREPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE PIPE BOMBS\nCommittee on the Judiciary: Select Subcommittee to Investigate the\nRemaining Questions Surrounding January 6, 2021, held a hearing\nentitled ``Examining the Investigation into the DNC and RNC Pipe\nBombs''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses.\nBETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE: PROTECTING THE U.S. STONE SLAB\nINDUSTRY FROM LAWFARE\nCommittee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual\nProperty, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet held a hearing\nentitled ``Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Protecting the U.S. Stone\nSlab Industry from Lawfare''. Testimony was heard from public\nwitnesses.\nIMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPACT OF FREE ASSOCIATION AMENDMENTS ACT OF\n2024\nCommittee on Natural Resources: Subcommittee on Indian and Insular\nAffairs held a hearing entitled ``Implementation of the Compact of Free\nAssociation Amendments Act of 2024''. Testimony was heard from Angel\nDemapan, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Insular Affairs,\nDepartment of the Interior; Antone Greubel, Director, Office of\nAustralia, New Zealand, and Pacific Affairs, Department of State; and\npublic witnesses.\nLEGISLATIVE MEASURES\nCommittee on Natural Resources: Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a\nhearing on H.R. 926, the ``Fort Pillow National Battlefield Park Study\nAct''; H.R. 3922, the ``Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act''; H.R.\n4038, the ``Wildfire Response and Preparedness Act of 2025''; H.R.\n4684, the ``Star-Spangled Summit Act of 2025''; H.R. 6300, the\n``Grasslands Grazing Act of 2025''. Testimony was heard from\nRepresentatives Cohen, Neguse, Kim, Kennedy of Utah, and Hageman; John\nCrockett, Deputy Chief, U.S. Forest Service, Department of Agriculture;\nTyler Clancy, Representative, District 60, Utah House of\nRepresentatives; Matthew M. McCombs, State Forester and Director,\nColorado State Forest Service; Pat Russell, Fire Chief, Anaheim Fire\nand Rescue, California; and a public witness.\nADVANCING AMERICA'S ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ACTION PLAN\nCommittee on Science, Space, and Technology: Subcommittee on Research\nand Technology held a hearing entitled ``Advancing America's AI Action\nPlan''. Testimony was heard from Michael Kratsios, Director, White\nHouse Office of Science and Technology Policy, Executive Office of the\nPresident.\nMEMBER DAY\nCommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Full Committee held a\nhearing entitled ``Member Day''. Testimony was heard from Chairman\nMoolenaar, and Representatives Salinas, Budzinski, Ramirez, Kiggans of\nVirginia, Costa, Moore of North Carolina, Tlaib, Moylan, Kaptur,\nMannion, Davis of North Carolina, Jayapal, Garcia of Texas, Hageman,\nMullin, Wittman, Ruiz, Vicente Gonzalez of Texas, Moskowitz, Case,\nRose, Cline, Randall, Carter of Georgia, Raskin, Cohen, Perez, Biggs of\nArizona, Flood, Sorensen, Simon, Tokuda, Sherman, Lois Frankel of\nFlorida, Hayes, Newhouse, and Cloud.\nREEVALUATING THE RATING SCHEDULE: EXAMINING VA'S EFFORTS TO MODERNIZE\nDISABILITY BENEFITS\nCommittee on Veterans' Affairs: Subcommittee on Disability Assistance\nand Memorial Affairs held a hearing entitled ``Reevaluating the Rating\nSchedule: Examining VA's Efforts to Modernize Disability Benefits''.\nTestimony was heard from Nina Tann, Executive Director, Compensation\nService, Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans\nAffairs; Elizabeth Curda, Director, Education, Workforce, and Income\nSecurity, Government Accountability Office; and public witnesses.\nMISCELLANEOUS MEASURES\nCommittee on Ways and Means: Full Committee held a markup on H.R. 6956,\nthe ``Barcode Automation for Revenue Collection to Organize\nDisbursement and Enhance Efficiency Act''; H.R. 6903, the ``Ensuring\nChildren Receive Support Act''; H.R. 6431, the ``New Opportunities for\nBusiness Ownership and Self-Sufficiency Act''; and H.R. 6945, the\n``Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act''. H.R.\n6956, H.R. 6903, H.R. 6431, and H.R. 6945 were ordered reported, as\namended.\n\n[[Page D81]]\n\nJoint Meetings\n No joint committee meetings were held."], ["CREC-2026-01-13-pt1-PgD71", "2026-01-13", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House of Representatives", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCHAMBER", "D71", "D72", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"580\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"977\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"988\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"990\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"995\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"991\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"992\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"1834\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"S\", \"number\": \"1837\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2262\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2270\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2312\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2516\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2616\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2617\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2988\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"3453\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4366\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4593\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"5184\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6938\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7006\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7024\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7049\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D71", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Pages D71-D72]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n House of Representatives\n\nChamber Action\n Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 26 public bills, H.R. 7024-\n7049; and 6 resolutions, H. Res. 990-995 were introduced.\n Pages H717-18\nAdditional Cosponsors:\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H719\nReports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows:\n H.R. 2616, to require public elementary and middle schools that\nreceive funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965\nto obtain parental consent before changing a minor's gender markers,\npronouns, or preferred name on any school form or sex-based\naccommodations, including locker rooms or bathrooms, with an amendment\n(H. Rept. 119-441);\n H.R. 2617, to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of\n1965 to prevent the use of funds under such Act to teach or advance\nconcepts related to gender ideology, and for other purposes, with an\namendment (H. Rept. 119-442);\n H.R. 3453, to modify the program of grants to support high-quality\ncharter schools, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-443);\n H.R. 2516, to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit\npolitical litmus tests in accreditation of institutions of higher\neducation, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-\n444);\n H. Res. 992, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7006)\nmaking further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending\nSeptember 30, 2026, and for other purposes (H. Rept. 119-445); and\n H.R. 580, to amend the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 to\nprovide for regulatory impact analyses for certain rules, and for other\npurposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-446, Part 1).\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPages H716-17\nSpeaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed\nRepresentative Clyde to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.\n Page H663\nRecess: The House recessed at 10:52 a.m. and reconvened at 12 p.m.\n Page H669\nRecess: The House recessed at 12:53 p.m. and reconvened at 1:30 p.m.\n Page H676\nRecess: The House recessed at 3:38 p.m. and reconvened at 4:31 p.m.\n Page H692\nFlexibility for Workers Education Act: The House failed to pass H.R.\n2262, to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exclude certain\nactivities from hours worked, by a yea-and-nay vote of 209 yeas to 215\nnays, Roll No. 19.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H677-81, H692-93\n Rejected the Norcross motion to recommit the bill to the Committee on\nEducation and the Workforce, by a yea-and-nay vote of 209 yeas to 213\nnays, Roll No. 18.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPages H680-81, H692\n Pursuant to the Rule, the amendment in the nature of a substitute\nrecommended by the Committee on Education and Workforce now printed in\nthe bill, modified by the amendment printed in part B of the report of\nthe Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, shall be\nconsidered as adopted.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPages H677-78\n H. Res. 988, the rule providing for consideration of the bills H.R.\n2988, H.R. 2262, H.R. 2270, H.R. 2312 and H.R. 4366, was agreed to by a\nyea-and-nay vote of 214 yeas to 207 nays, Roll No. 17, after the\nprevious question was ordered by a yea-and-nay vote of 206 yeas to 205\nnays, Roll No. 16.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPages H670-77\nEmpowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act: The House\nconsidered H.R. 2270, to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to\nexclude child and dependent care services and payments from the rate\nused to compute overtime compensation. Further proceedings were\npostponed.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H681-85, H693-94\n Rejected the Lee (PA) motion to recommit the bill to the Committee on\nEducation and the Workforce by a yea-and-nay 209 vote of yeas to 213\nnays, Roll No. 20.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPages H684-85, H693-94\n Pursuant to the Rule, the amendment in the nature of a substitute\nrecommended by the Committee on Education and Workforce now printed in\neach such bill shall be considered as adopted.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPage H681\n\n[[Page D72]]\n\n H. Res. 988, the rule providing for consideration of the bills H.R.\n2988, H.R. 2262, H.R. 2270, H.R. 2312 and H.R. 4366, was agreed to by a\nyea-and-nay vote of 214 yeas to 207 nays, Roll No. 17, after the\nprevious question was ordered by a yea-and-nay vote of 206 yeas to 205\nnays, Roll No. 16.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPages H670-77\nTipped Employee Protection Act: The House considered H.R. 2312, to\namend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to revise the definition of\nthe term ``tipped employee''. Further proceedings were postponed.\n Pages H685-91, H694\n Rejected the Budzinski motion to recommit the bill to the Committee\non Education and the Workforce by a yea-and-nay vote of 209 yeas to 215\nnays, Roll No. 21.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPages H690-91, H694\n Pursuant to the Rule, the amendment in the nature of a substitute\nrecommended by the Committee on Education and Workforce now printed in\neach such bill shall be considered as adopted.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPage H685\n H. Res. 988, the rule providing for consideration of the bills H.R.\n2988, H.R. 2262, H.R. 2270, H.R. 2312 and H.R. 4366, was agreed to by a\nyea-and-nay vote of 214 yeas to 207 nays, Roll No. 17, after the\nprevious question was ordered by a yea-and-nay vote of 206 yeas to 205\nnays, Roll No. 16.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPages H670-77\nSaving Homeowners from Overregulation With Exceptional Rinsing Act: The\nHouse passed H.R. 4593, to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act\nto revise the definition of showerhead, by a yea-and-nay vote of 226\nyeas to 197 nays, Roll No. 23. Consideration began Wednesday, January\n7th.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H695-96\n Rejected the Riley (NY) motion to recommit the bill to the Committee\non Energy and Commerce by a yea-and-nay vote of 209 yeas to 215 nays,\nRoll No. 22.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPage H695\n H. Res. 977, the rule providing for consideration of the bills (H.R.\n4593), (H.R. 5184), and (H.R. 6938) was agreed to Wednesday, January\n7th.\nRequesting return of official papers on H.R. 1834: The House agreed to\nH. Res. 991, that the Clerk of the House of Representatives request the\nSenate to return to the House the bill (H.R. 1834).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H697-98\nPresidential Messages: Received a message from the President\ntransmitting a notification stating that the national emergencies\ndeclared or expanded in Proclamation 10886 of January 20, 2025,\nExecutive Order 14157 of January 20, 2025, Executive Order 14193 of\nFebruary 1, 2025, Executive Order 14194 of February 1, 2025, and\nExecutive Order 14195 of February 1, 2025, are to continue in effect\nbeyond their applicable anniversary date(s)--referred to the Committees\non Foreign Affairs, Judiciary, Ways and Means, Armed Services, and\nTransportation and Infrastructure and ordered to be printed (H. Doc.\n119-126).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H691\n Received a message from the President transmitting a notification\nstating that national emergency with respect to energy declared in\nExecutive Order 14156 of January 20, 2025, is to continue in effect\nbeyond January 20, 2026--referred to the Committees on Armed Services,\nEnergy and Commerce, Financial Services, Natural Resources, and\nTransportation and Infrastructure and ordered to be printed (H. Doc.\n119-127).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPages H691-92\nSenate Referral: S. 1837 was held at the desk.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H696\nSenate Message: Message received from the Senate appears on page H696.\nQuorum Calls--Votes: Eight yea-and-nay votes developed during the\nproceedings of today and appear on pages H676-77, H677, H692, H693,\nH693-94, H694, H695, H695-96.\nAdjournment: The House met at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 9:28 p.m."], ["CREC-2026-01-13-pt1-PgD72", "2026-01-13", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCMEETINGS", "D72", "D74", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"1958\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2283\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2426\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2853\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4509\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"5745\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"5999\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6001\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6444\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6526\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6652\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6978\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6998\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7006\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D72", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Pages D72-D74]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\nCommittee Meetings\nWHO'S WATCHING THE KIDS? HOW EMPLOYERS, INNOVATORS, AND PARENTS ARE\nSOLVING AMERICA'S CHILD CARE CRUNCH\nCommittee on Education and Workforce: Subcommittee on Early Childhood,\nElementary, and Secondary Education held a hearing entitled ``Who's\nWatching the Kids? How Employers, Innovators, and Parents Are Solving\nAmerica's Child Care Crunch''. Testimony was heard from public\nwitnesses.\nPROTECTING AMERICA'S ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE IN TODAY'S CYBER AND\nPHYSICAL THREAT LANDSCAPE\nCommittee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Energy held a hearing\nentitled ``Protecting America's Energy Infrastructure in Today's Cyber\nand Physical Threat Landscape''. Testimony was heard from Alex\nFitzsimmons, Acting Undersecretary of Energy and Director, Office of\nCybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response, Department of\nEnergy; and public witnesses.\n\n[[Page D73]]\n\nEXAMINING LEGISLATIVE OPTIONS TO STRENGTHEN MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY,\nENSURE CONSUMER CHOICE AND AFFORDABILITY, AND CEMENT U.S. AUTOMOTIVE\nLEADERSHIP\nCommittee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Commerce,\nManufacturing, and Trade held a hearing entitled ``Examining\nLegislative Options to Strengthen Motor Vehicle Safety, Ensure Consumer\nChoice and Affordability, and Cement U.S. Automotive Leadership''.\nTestimony was heard from public witnesses.\nDELIVERING FOR AMERICAN CONSUMERS: A REVIEW OF FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY\nINNOVATIONS AND REGULATIONS\nCommittee on Financial Services: Subcommittee on Digital Assets,\nFinancial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence held a hearing\nentitled ``Delivering for American Consumers: A Review of FinTech\nInnovations and Regulations''. Testimony was heard from public\nwitnesses.\nDEFENSE THROUGH OFFENSE: EXAMINING U.S. CYBER CAPABILITIES TO DETER AND\nDISRUPT MALIGN FOREIGN ACTIVITY TARGETING THE HOMELAND\nCommittee on Homeland Security: Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and\nInfrastructure Protection held a hearing entitled ``Defense through\nOffense: Examining U.S. Cyber Capabilities to Deter and Disrupt Malign\nForeign Activity Targeting the Homeland''. Testimony was heard from\npublic witnesses.\nMISCELLANEOUS MEASURES\nCommittee on the Judiciary: Full Committee held a markup on H.R. 1958,\nthe ``Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2025''; H.R. 6978, the ``Preserving\nIntegrity in Immigration Benefits Act''; H.R. 2853, the ``Combatting\nOrganized Retail Crime Act''; and H.R. 6998, the ``Renewed Hope Act''.\nH.R. 1958, H.R. 6978, H.R. 2853, and H.R. 6998 were ordered reported,\nas amended.\nLEGISLATIVE MEASURE\nCommittee on Natural Resources: Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral\nResources held a hearing on H.R. 5745, the ``Marine Fisheries Habitat\nProtection Act''. Testimony was heard from Representative Ezell; Bryan\nDomangue, Gulf of America Regional Director, Bureau of Safety and\nEnvironmental Enforcement, New Orleans, Louisiana; Ryan Montegut,\nAssistant Secretary of Fisheries, Department of Wildlife and Fisheries,\nLouisiana; and public witnesses.\nHUNTING AND FISHING ACCESS IN THE GREAT AMERICAN OUTDOORS\nCommittee on Natural Resources: Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and\nFisheries held a hearing entitled ``Hunting and Fishing Access in the\nGreat American Outdoors''. Testimony was heard from Paul Johansen,\nChief, Wildlife Resources Section, Division of Natural Resources, West\nVirginia; Brian Nesvik, Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,\nDepartment of the Interior; and public witnesses.\nCURBING FEDERAL FRAUD: EXAMINING INNOVATIVE TOOLS TO DETECT AND PREVENT\nFRAUD IN FEDERAL PROGRAMS\nCommittee on Oversight and Government Reform: Subcommittee on\nGovernment Operations held a hearing entitled ``Curbing Federal Fraud:\nExamining Innovative Tools to Detect and Prevent Fraud in Federal\nPrograms''. Testimony was heard from Ken Dieffenbach, Executive\nDirector, Pandemic Response Accountability Committee, Council of the\nInspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency; Renata Miskell, Deputy\nAssistant Secretary for Accounting Policy and Financial Transparency,\nBureau of Fiscal Service, Department of the Treasury; and Sterling\nThomas, Chief Scientist, Government Accountability Office.\nFINANCIAL SERVICES AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT AND NATIONAL SECURITY,\nDEPARTMENT OF STATE, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026\nCommittee on Rules: Full Committee held a hearing on H.R. 7006, the\n``Financial Services and General Government and National Security,\nDepartment of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026''.\nThe Committee granted, by a record vote of 8-2, a rule providing for\nconsideration of H.R. 7006, the ``Financial Services and General\nGovernment and National Security, Department of State, and Related\nPrograms Appropriations Act, 2026'', under a structured rule. The rule\nwaives all points of order against consideration of the bill. The rule\nprovides one hour of general debate equally divided and controlled by\nthe chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on\nAppropriations or their respective designees. The rule provides that\nthe bill shall be considered as read. The rule waives all points of\norder against provisions in the bill. The rule provides that clause\n2(e) of rule 21 shall not apply during consideration of the bill. The\nrule makes in order only those amendments printed in the Rules\nCommittee report. Each amendment shall be considered only in the order\nprinted in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in\nthe report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the\n\n[[Page D74]]\n\ntime specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the\nproponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall\nnot be subject to a demand for division of the question. The rule\nwaives all points of order against the amendments printed in the Rules\nCommittee report. The rule provides one motion to recommit. Finally,\nthe rule provides that the chair of the Committee on Appropriations may\ninsert in the Congressional Record not later than January 16th, 2026,\nsuch material as he may deem explanatory of H.R. 7006. Testimony was\nheard from Chairman Cole, and Representatives DeLauro, Moylan, Hoyer,\nand Stansbury.\nFROM ORBIT TO OPERATIONS: HOW WEATHER SATELLITES SUPPORT THE NATIONAL\nSECURITY MISSION\nCommittee on Science, Space, and Technology: Subcommittee on\nEnvironment held a hearing entitled ``From Orbit to Operations: How\nWeather Satellites Support the National Security Mission''. Testimony\nwas heard from Irene Parker, Deputy Assistant Administrator for\nSystems, National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information\nService, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; Colonel Bryan\nMundhenk, Chief, Weather Operations Division, U.S. Air Force; and\nChristopher Ekstrom, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information\nWarfare (N2N6), and Deputy Director, Oceanography and Navigation, U.S.\nNavy.\nDRUGS, THUGS, AND FISH: EXAMINING COAST GUARD LAW ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS\nCommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Subcommittee on Coast\nGuard and Maritime Transportation held a hearing entitled ``Drugs,\nThugs, and Fish: Examining Coast Guard Law Enforcement Efforts''.\nTestimony was heard from Vice Admiral David C. Barata, Deputy for\nOperations Policy and Capabilities, U.S. Coast Guard; and Heather\nMacLeod, Director, Homeland Security Programs, Government\nAccountability Office.\nLEGISLATIVE MEASURES\nCommittee on Veterans' Affairs: Subcommittee on Health held a hearing\non legislation on the BEACON Act; H.R. 6444, the ``Blast Overpressure\nResearch and Mitigation Task Force Act''; H.R. 6526, the ``Clarity on\nCare Options Act''; legislation on the Data Driven Suicide Prevention\nAct; H.R. 2283, the ``RECOVER Act''; legislation on the Health Desert\nReform Act; H.R. 2426, the ``Veterans Mental Health and Addiction\nTherapy Quality of Care Act''; H.R. 6652, the ``U.S. Vets of the FAS\nAct''; H.R. 4509, the ``NOPAIN for Veterans Act''; H.R. 5999, to amend\ntitle 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans\nAffairs to furnish an opioid antagonist to a veteran without requiring\na prescription or copayment; H.R. 6001, the ``Veterans with ALS\nReporting Act''; and legislation on the Whole Health for Veterans Act.\nTestimony was heard from Representatives Fallon, Mackenzie, Landsman,\nand Deluzio; Mark Koeniger, Acting Assistant Under Secretary for Health\nfor Patient Care Services, Department of Veterans Affairs; Maria\nLlorente, Acting Assistant Under Secretary for Health for Integrated\nVeteran Care, Department of Veterans Affairs; H. E. Charles Rudolph\nPaul, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Embassy of the\nRepublic of the Marshall Islands; and public witnesses.\nMAINTAINING AMERICAN INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP\nCommittee on Ways and Means: Subcommittee on Trade held a hearing\nentitled ``Maintaining American Innovation and Technology Leadership''.\nTestimony was heard from public witnesses.\n\nJoint Meetings\n No joint committee meetings were held."], ["CREC-2026-01-12-pt1-PgD61", "2026-01-12", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House of Representatives", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCHAMBER", "D61", "D62", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HJRES\", \"number\": \"140\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"S\", \"number\": \"269\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"725\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"909\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"986\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"987\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"988\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"1681\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2262\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2270\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2312\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2683\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2860\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2988\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"3168\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"S\", \"number\": \"3424\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4366\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6500\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6504\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6715\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6719\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6732\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7006\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7023\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D61", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 8 (Monday, January 12, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 8 (Monday, January 12, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Pages D61-D62]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n[[Page D61]]\n\n House of Representatives\n\nChamber Action\nPublic Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 18 public bills, H.R. 7006-\n7023; 5 resolutions, H.J. Res. 140; and H. Res. 986-987; 989 were\nintroduced.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H654-55\nAdditional Cosponsors:\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H656-57\nReports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows:\n H.R. 725, to take certain mineral interests into trust for the\nbenefit of the Crow Tribe of Montana, and for other purposes, with an\namendment (H. Rept. 119-436);\n H.R. 2860, to reauthorize the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation\nInitiative Act to promote the protection of the resources of the\nNorthwest Straits, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept.\n119-437);\n H.R. 3168, to reauthorize the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of\n1977, and for other purposes (H. Rept. 119-438, Part 1);\n H.R. 1681, to require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for\nCommunications and Information to establish an interagency strike force\nto ensure that certain Federal land management agencies, including the\norganizational units of such agencies, prioritize the review of\nrequests for communications use authorizations, and for other purposes\n(H. Rept. 119-439, Part 1); and\n H. Res. 988, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2988) to\namend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify\nrequirements concerning the consideration of pecuniary and non-\npecuniary factors, and for other purposes; providing for consideration\nof the bill (H.R. 2262) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938\nto exclude certain activities from hours worked, and for other\npurposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2270) to amend\nthe Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exclude child and dependent\ncare services and payments from the rate used to compute overtime\ncompensation; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2312) to\namend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to revise the definition of\nthe term ``tipped employee'', and for other purposes; and providing for\nconsideration of the bill (H.R. 4366) to clarify the treatment of 2 or\nmore employers as joint employers under the National Labor Relations\nAct and the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (H. Rept. 119-440).\n Page H654\nSpeaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed\nRepresentative Taylor to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.\n Page H617\nRecess: The House recessed at 12:23 p.m. and reconvened at 2 p.m.\n Page H620\nRecess: The House recessed at 2:08 p.m. and reconvened at 3 p.m.\n Page H621\nRecess: The House recessed at 6:06 p.m. and reconvened at 6:30 p.m.\n Page H645\nSuspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules and pass the\nfollowing measures:\n Remote Access Security Act: H.R. 2683, amended, to provide for\ncontrol of remote access of items under the Export Control Reform Act\nof 2018, by a \\2/3\\ yea-and-nay vote of 369 yeas to 22 nays, Roll No.\n13;\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPages H621-23; H645-46\n Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act: H.R. 909, amended, to\ntemporarily provide additional deposits into the Crime Victims Fund;\n Pages H623-26\n Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act: S. 3424, to amend titles\n11 and 28, United States Code, to modify the compensation payable to\ntrustees serving in cases under chapter 7 of title 11, United States\nCode, to extend the term of certain temporary offices of bankruptcy\njudges;\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H626-28\n Combating Online Predators Act: H.R. 6719, amended, to prohibit\nthreats to a minor;\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H628-30\n Child Predators Accountability Act: H.R. 6715, amended, to prohibit\nsexual exploitation and sexually explicit depictions of minors;\n Pages H630-32\n Coercion and Sexual Abuse Free Environment Act: H.R. 6732, amended,\nto prohibit unlawful coercion of a minor;\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H632-34\n Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act: S. 269, to improve\ncoordination between Federal and State agencies and the Do Not Pay\nworking system;\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H634-37\n AGOA Extension Act: H.R. 6500, amended, to extend duty-free treatment\nprovided with respect to imports from certain countries in Africa under\nthe African Growth and Opportunity Act, to extend customs user fees, by\na \\2/3\\ yea-and-nay vote of 340 yeas to 54 nays, Roll No. 14; and\n Pages H637-42; H646\n Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act: H.R. 6504, amended, to\nextend duty-free treatment provided with respect to imports from Haiti\nunder the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act, by a \\2/3\\ yea-and-nay\nvote of 345 yeas to 45 nays, Roll No. 15.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H642-45; H647\n\n[[Page D62]]\n\nQuorum Calls--Votes: Three yea-and-nay votes developed during the\nproceedings of today and appear on pages H645-46, H646, and H647.\nAdjournment: The House met at 12 p.m. and adjourned at 8:07 p.m.\n Page H654"], ["CREC-2026-01-12-pt1-PgD62", "2026-01-12", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCMEETINGS", "D62", "D62", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2262\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2270\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2312\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2988\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4366\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D62", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 8 (Monday, January 12, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 8 (Monday, January 12, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Page D62]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\nCommittee Meetings\nFLEXIBILITY FOR WORKERS EDUCATION ACT; EMPOWERING EMPLOYER CHILD AND\nELDER CARE SOLUTIONS ACT; TIPPED EMPLOYEE PROTECTION ACT; PROTECTING\nPRUDENT INVESTMENT OF RETIREMENT SAVINGS ACT; SAVE LOCAL BUSINESS ACT\nCommittee on Rules: Full Committee held a hearing on H.R. 2262, the\n``Flexibility for Workers Education Act''; H.R. 2270, the ``Empowering\nEmployer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act''; H.R. 2312, the ``Tipped\nEmployee Protection Act''; H.R. 2988, the ``Protecting Prudent\nInvestment of Retirement Savings Act''; and H.R. 4366, the ``Save Local\nBusiness Act''. The Committee granted, by a record vote of 8-3, a rule\nproviding for consideration of H.R. 2988, the ``Protecting Prudent\nInvestment of Retirement Savings Act'', H.R. 2262, the ``Flexibility\nfor Workers Education Act'', H.R. 2270, the ``Empowering Employer Child\nand Elder Care Solutions Act'', H.R. 2312, the ``Tipped Employee\nProtection Act'', and H.R. 4366, the ``Save Local Business Act''. The\nrule provides for consideration of H.R. 2988, the ``Protecting Prudent\nInvestment of Retirement Savings Act'', under a structured rule. The\nrule waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. The\nrule provides that the amendment in the nature of a substitute\nrecommended by the Committee on Education and Workforce now printed in\nthe bill shall be considered as adopted and the bill, as amended, shall\nbe considered as read. The rule waives all points of order against\nprovisions in the bill, as amended. The rule provides one hour of\ngeneral debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking\nminority member of the Committee on Education and Workforce or their\nrespective designees. The rule makes in order only the further\namendment printed in part A of the Rules Committee report. Each\namendment shall be considered only in the order printed in the report,\nmay be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be\nconsidered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the\nreport equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent,\nshall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand\nfor division of the question. The rule waives all points of order\nagainst the further amendment printed in part A of the Rules Committee\nreport. The rule provides one motion to recommit. The rule further\nprovides for consideration of H.R. 2262, the ``Flexibility for Workers\nEducation Act'', under a closed rule. The rule waives all points of\norder against consideration of the bill. The rule provides that the\namendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on\nEducation and Workforce now printed in the bill, modified by the\namendment printed in part B of the Rules Committee report, shall be\nconsidered as adopted and the bill, as amended, shall be considered as\nread. The rule waives all points of order against provisions in the\nbill, as amended. The rule provides one hour of general debate equally\ndivided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the\nCommittee on Education and Workforce or their respective designees. The\nrule provides one motion to recommit. The rule further provides for\nconsideration of H.R. 2270, the ``Empowering Employer Child and Elder\nCare Solutions Act''; H.R. 2312, the ``Tipped Employee Protection\nAct''; and H.R. 4366, the ``Save Local Business Act'', under closed\nrules. The rule waives all points of order against consideration of\neach such bill. The rule provides that the respective amendments in the\nnature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and\nWorkforce now printed in each such bill shall be considered as adopted\nand each such bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. The rule\nwaives all points of order against provisions in each such bill, as\namended. The rule provides one hour of general debate on each such bill\nequally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member\nof the Committee on Education and Workforce or their respective\ndesignees. Finally, the rule provides each such bill one motion to\nrecommit. Testimony was heard from Chairman Walberg and Representative\nScott of Virginia.\n\nJoint Meetings\n No joint committee meetings were held."], ["CREC-2026-01-09-pt1-PgD57-3", "2026-01-09", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House of Representatives", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCHAMBER", "D57", "D57", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HJRES\", \"number\": \"139\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"977\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"984\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"985\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4593\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"5184\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6938\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6992\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"7005\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D57", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 7 (Friday, January 9, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 7 (Friday, January 9, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Page D57]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n House of Representatives\n\nChamber Action\nPublic Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 14 public bills, H.R. 6992-\n7005; and 3 resolutions, H.J. Res. 139; and H. Res. 984-985, were\nintroduced.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H614-615\nAdditional Cosponsors:\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H616\nReports Filed: There were no reports filed today.\nGuest Chaplain: The prayer was offered by the Guest Chaplain, Major\nGeneral William Green, Jr., Chief of Chaplains, U.S. Army, Washington,\nDC.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H593\nAffordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards Act: The House\npassed H.R. 5184, to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from enforcing\nenergy efficiency standards applicable to manufactured housing, by a\nyea-and-nay vote of 263 yeas to 147 nays, Roll No. 12.\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H595-604\n Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ``To authorize the Secretary\nof Energy to transmit to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development\nrecommendations for changes to preemptive energy conservation standards\napplicable to manufactured homes.''.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPage H604\n Pursuant to the Rule, the amendment in the nature of a substitute\nrecommended by the Committee on Energy and Commerce now printed in the\nbill shall be considered as adopted.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPage H595\n H. Res. 977, the rule providing for consideration of the bills (H.R.\n4593), (H.R. 5184), and (H.R. 6938) was agreed to Wednesday, January\n7th.\nMeeting Hour: Agreed by unanimous consent that when the House adjourns\ntoday, it adjourn to meet at noon on Monday, January 12, 2026 for\nmorning-hour debate.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H604\nQuorum Calls--Votes: One yea-and-nay vote developed during the\nproceedings of today and appears on page H603.\nAdjournment: The House met at 9 a.m. and adjourned at 12:30 p.m."], ["CREC-2026-01-09-pt1-PgD57-4", "2026-01-09", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCMEETINGS", "D57", "D57", null, null, "172 Cong. Rec. D57", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 7 (Friday, January 9, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 7 (Friday, January 9, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Page D57]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\nCommittee Meetings\n No hearings were held.\n\nJoint Meetings\n No joint committee meetings were held."], ["CREC-2026-01-08-pt1-PgD47-2", "2026-01-08", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House of Representatives", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCHAMBER", "D47", "D48", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HCONRES\", \"number\": \"69\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"131\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HJRES\", \"number\": \"138\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"178\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"179\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"435\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"504\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"780\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"839\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"977\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"982\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"983\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"1110\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"1834\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2250\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2405\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4593\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"5184\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6938\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6974\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6991\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D47", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Pages D47-D48]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n House of Representatives\n\nChamber Action\nPublic Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 18 public bills, H.R. 6974-\n6991; and 4 resolutions, H.J. Res. 138; H. Con. Res. 69; and H. Res.\n982-983, were introduced.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H251-52\nAdditional Cosponsors:\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H253\nReports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows:\n H.R. 178, to require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out\nactivities to suppress wildfires, and for other purposes, with an\namendment (H. Rept. 119-429, Part 1);\n H.R. 179, to direct the Secretary concerned to coordinate with\nimpacted parties when conducting a forest management activity, and for\nother purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-430, Part 1);\n H.R. 2250, to reauthorize the National Landslide Preparedness Act,\nand for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-431, Part 1);\n H.R. 435, to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide direct\nhire authority to appoint individuals to Federal wildland firefighting\nand firefighting support positions in the Forest Service or the\nDepartment of the Interior, and for other purposes (H. Rept. 119-432,\nPart 1);\n H.R. 1110, to require the Secretary of Agriculture to develop and\nimplement a strategy to increase opportunities to utilize livestock\ngrazing as a means of wildfire risk reduction, with amendments (H.\nRept. 119-433, Part 1);\n H.R. 2405, to direct the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary\nof the Interior to carry out activities to provide for white oak\nrestoration, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-\n434, Part 1); and\n H.R. 839, to prohibit the implementation of a Land Protection Plan\nfor Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-\n435).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPage H251\nSpeaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed\nRepresentative Wied to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.\n Page H137\nRecess: The House recessed at 11:50 a.m. and reconvened at 12 p.m.\n Page H148\nOrder of Business--Consideration of H.R. 6938: Agreed by unanimous\nconsent that the question of retaining a portion of the bill on H.R.\n6938 may be subject to postponement, as though under clause 8 of rule\n20.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H150-51\nRecess: The House recessed at 2:05 p.m. and reconvened at 2:30 p.m.\n Page H209\nCommerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior\nand Environment Appropriations Act, 2026: The House passed H.R. 6938,\nmaking consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September\n30, 2026, by a yea-and-nay vote of 397 yeas to 28 nays, Roll No. 7.\nEarlier, the House agreed to retain Divisions B and C by a yea-and-nay\nvote of 419 yeas to 6 nays, Roll No. 6, and to retain Division A by a\nyea-and-nay vote of 375 yeas to 47 nays, Roll No. 5.\n Pages H151-H205, H209-11\n H. Res. 977, the rule providing for consideration of the bills (H.R.\n4593), (H.R. 5184), and (H.R. 6938) was agreed to yesterday, January\n8th.\nMiccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act--Presidential Veto: The House\nvoted to sustain the President's veto of H.R. 504, to amend the\nMiccosukee Reserved Area Act to authorize the expansion of the\nMiccosukee Reserved Area and to\n\n[[Page D48]]\n\ncarry out activities to protect structures within the Osceola Camp from\nflooding, by a yea-and-nay vote of yeas to nays, Roll No. 8 (two-thirds\nof those present not voting to override).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H208-09, H211-12\n Subsequently, the veto message (H. Doc. 119-120) and the bill were\nreferred to the Committee on Natural Resources.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPage H212\nFinish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act: The House voted to sustain the\nPresident's veto of H.R. 131, to make certain modifications to the\nrepayment for the Arkansas Valley Conduit in the State of Colorado, by\na yea-and-nay vote of 248 yeas to 177 nays with one answering\n``present'', Roll No. 9 (two-thirds of those present not voting to\noverride).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H205-08, H212\n Subsequently, the veto message (H. Doc. 119-119) and the bill were\nreferred to the Committee on Natural Resources.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPage H212\nBreaking the Gridlock Act: The House passed H.R. 1834, to advance\npolicy priorities that will break the gridlock, by a yea-and-nay vote\nof 230 yeas to 196 nays, Roll No. 11.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H212-13, H213-27\n H. Res. 780, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) was\nagreed to by a yea-and-nay vote of 224 yeas to 202 nays, Roll No. 10.\n Pages H212-13\nQuorum Calls--Votes: Seven yea-and-nay votes developed during the\nproceedings of today and appear on pages H209-10, H210, H210-11, H211-\n12, H212, H213, and H226-27.\nAdjournment: The House met at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 8:47 p.m."], ["CREC-2026-01-08-pt1-PgD48", "2026-01-08", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCMEETINGS", "D48", "D48", null, null, "172 Cong. Rec. D48", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Page D48]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\nCommittee Meetings\n No hearings were held.\n\nJoint Meetings\n No joint committee meetings were held."], ["CREC-2026-01-08-pt2-PgD53-2", "2026-01-08", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House of Representatives", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCHAMBER", "D53", "D54", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HCONRES\", \"number\": \"69\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"131\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HJRES\", \"number\": \"138\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"178\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"179\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"435\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"504\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"780\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"839\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"977\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"982\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"983\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"1110\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"1834\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2250\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2405\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4593\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"5184\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6938\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6974\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6991\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D53", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Pages D53-D54]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n House of Representatives\n\nChamber Action\nPublic Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 18 public bills, H.R. 6974-\n6991; and 4 resolutions, H.J. Res. 138; H. Con. Res. 69; and H. Res.\n982-983, were introduced.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H251-52\nAdditional Cosponsors:\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H253\nReports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows:\n H.R. 178, to require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out\nactivities to suppress wildfires, and for other purposes, with an\namendment (H. Rept. 119-429, Part 1);\n H.R. 179, to direct the Secretary concerned to coordinate with\nimpacted parties when conducting a forest management activity, and for\nother purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-430, Part 1);\n H.R. 2250, to reauthorize the National Landslide Preparedness Act,\nand for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-431, Part 1);\n H.R. 435, to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide direct\nhire authority to appoint individuals to Federal wildland firefighting\nand firefighting support positions in the Forest Service or the\nDepartment of the Interior, and for other purposes (H. Rept. 119-432,\nPart 1);\n H.R. 1110, to require the Secretary of Agriculture to develop and\nimplement a strategy to increase opportunities to utilize livestock\ngrazing as a means of wildfire risk reduction, with amendments (H.\nRept. 119-433, Part 1);\n H.R. 2405, to direct the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary\nof the Interior to carry out activities to provide for white oak\nrestoration, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-\n434, Part 1); and\n H.R. 839, to prohibit the implementation of a Land Protection Plan\nfor Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-\n435).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPage H251\nSpeaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed\nRepresentative Wied to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.\n Page H137\nRecess: The House recessed at 11:50 a.m. and reconvened at 12 p.m.\n Page H148\nOrder of Business--Consideration of H.R. 6938: Agreed by unanimous\nconsent that the question of retaining a portion of the bill on H.R.\n6938 may be subject to postponement, as though under clause 8 of rule\n20.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H150-51\nRecess: The House recessed at 2:05 p.m. and reconvened at 2:30 p.m.\n Page H209\nCommerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior\nand Environment Appropriations Act, 2026: The House passed H.R. 6938,\nmaking consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September\n30, 2026, by a yea-and-nay vote of 397 yeas to 28 nays, Roll No. 7.\nEarlier, the House agreed to retain Divisions B and C by a yea-and-nay\nvote of 419 yeas to 6 nays, Roll No. 6, and to retain Division A by a\nyea-and-nay vote of 375 yeas to 47 nays, Roll No. 5.\n Pages H151-H205, H209-11\n H. Res. 977, the rule providing for consideration of the bills (H.R.\n4593), (H.R. 5184), and (H.R. 6938) was agreed to yesterday, January\n8th.\nMiccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act--Presidential Veto: The House\nvoted to sustain the President's veto of H.R. 504, to amend the\nMiccosukee Reserved Area Act to authorize the expansion of the\nMiccosukee Reserved Area and to\n\n[[Page D54]]\n\ncarry out activities to protect structures within the Osceola Camp from\nflooding, by a yea-and-nay vote of yeas to nays, Roll No. 8 (two-thirds\nof those present not voting to override).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H208-09, H211-12\n Subsequently, the veto message (H. Doc. 119-120) and the bill were\nreferred to the Committee on Natural Resources.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPage H212\nFinish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act: The House voted to sustain the\nPresident's veto of H.R. 131, to make certain modifications to the\nrepayment for the Arkansas Valley Conduit in the State of Colorado, by\na yea-and-nay vote of 248 yeas to 177 nays with one answering\n``present'', Roll No. 9 (two-thirds of those present not voting to\noverride).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H205-08, H212\n Subsequently, the veto message (H. Doc. 119-119) and the bill were\nreferred to the Committee on Natural Resources.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPage H212\nBreaking the Gridlock Act: The House passed H.R. 1834, to advance\npolicy priorities that will break the gridlock, by a yea-and-nay vote\nof 230 yeas to 196 nays, Roll No. 11.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H212-13, H213-27\n H. Res. 780, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) was\nagreed to by a yea-and-nay vote of 224 yeas to 202 nays, Roll No. 10.\n Pages H212-13\nQuorum Calls--Votes: Seven yea-and-nay votes developed during the\nproceedings of today and appear on pages H209-10, H210, H210-11, H211-\n12, H212, H213, and H226-27.\nAdjournment: The House met at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 8:47 p.m."], ["CREC-2026-01-08-pt2-PgD54", "2026-01-08", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCMEETINGS", "D54", "D54", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2641\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4307\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"5213\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6260\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6359\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6622\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D54", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Page D54]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\nCommittee Meetings\n\nMISCELLANEOUS MEASURES\n\nCommittee on Education and Workforce: Full Committee held a markup on\nH.R. 6359, the ``Pregnant Students' Rights Act''; and H.R. 4307, the\n``Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act''. H.R. 6359 and H.R.\n4307 were ordered reported, as amended.\n\nLEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS TO SUPPORT PATIENT ACCESS TO MEDICARE SERVICES\n\nCommittee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Health held a hearing\nentitled ``Legislative Proposals to Support Patient Access to Medicare\nServices''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses.\n\nMISCELLANEOUS MEASURES\n\nCommittee on the Judiciary: Full Committee held a markup on H.R. 6260,\nthe ``Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act''; H.R. 5213, the\n``Keep Violent Criminals Off Our Streets Act''; H.R. 6622, the\n``Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2025''; and\nH.R. 2641, to amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant\nResponsibility Act of 1996 to require all Federal contractors to\nparticipate in the E-Verify program. H.R. 6260, H.R. 5213, H.R. 2641,\nand H.R. 6622 were ordered reported, as amended.\n\nFIX OUR FORESTS FOR AFFORDABLE AND RELIABLE WATER AND POWER SUPPLIES\n\nCommittee on Natural Resources: Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and\nFisheries held a hearing entitled ``Fix Our Forests for Affordable and\nReliable Water and Power Supplies''. Testimony was heard from public\nwitnesses.\n\nCHEMISTRY COMPETITIVENESS: FUELING INNOVATION AND STREAMLINING\nPROCESSES TO ENSURE SAFETY AND SECURITY\n\nCommittee on Science, Space, and Technology: Full Committee held a\nhearing entitled ``Chemistry Competitiveness: Fueling Innovation and\nStreamlining Processes to Ensure Safety and Security''. Testimony was\nheard from public witnesses.\n\n =========================== NOTE ===========================\n\n On January 8, 2026, page D54, the following language appears:\nCOMMITTEE MEETINGS No hearings were held.\n\n The online version has been corrected to read: COMMITTEE\nMEETINGS MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES Committee on Education and\nWorkforce: Full Committee held a markup on H.R. 6359, the\n``Pregnant Students' Rights Act''; and H.R. 4307, the ``Enhancing\nDetection of Human Trafficking Act''. H.R. 6359 and H.R. 4307 were\nordered reported, as amended. LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS TO SUPPORT\nPATIENT ACCESS TO MEDICARE SERVICES Committee on Energy and\nCommerce: Subcommittee on Health held a hearing entitled\n``Legislative Proposals to Support Patient Access to Medicare\nServices''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses.\nMISCELLANEOUS MEASURES Committee on the Judiciary: Full Committee\nheld a markup on H.R. 6260, the ``Keeping Violent Offenders Off\nOur Streets Act''; H.R. 5213, the ``Keep Violent Criminals Off Our\nStreets Act''; H.R. 6622, the ``Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees\nand Settlements Act of 2025''; and H.R. 2641, to amend the Illegal\nImmigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to\nrequire all Federal contractors to participate in the E-Verify\nprogram. H.R. 6260, H.R. 5213, H.R. 2641, and H.R. 6622 were\nordered reported, as amended.FIX OUR FORESTS FOR AFFORDABLE AND\nRELIABLE WATER AND POWER SUPPLIES Committee on Natural Resources:\nSubcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a hearing\nentitled ``Fix Our Forests for Affordable and Reliable Water and\nPower Supplies''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses.\nCHEMISTRY COMPETITIVENESS: FUELING INNOVATION AND STREAMLINING\nPROCESSES TO ENSURE SAFETY AND SECURITY Committee on Science,\nSpace, and Technology: Full Committee held a hearing entitled\n``Chemistry Competitiveness: Fueling Innovation and Streamlining\nProcesses to Ensure Safety and Security''. Testimony was heard\nfrom public witnesses.\n\n ========================= END NOTE =========================\n\nJoint Meetings\n No joint committee meetings were held."], ["CREC-2026-01-08-pt3-PgD53-2", "2026-01-08", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House of Representatives", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCHAMBER", "D53", "D54", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HCONRES\", \"number\": \"69\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"131\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HJRES\", \"number\": \"138\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"178\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"179\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"435\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"504\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"780\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"839\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"977\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"982\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"983\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"1110\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"1834\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2250\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2405\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4593\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"5184\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6938\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6974\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6991\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D53", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Pages D53-D54]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n House of Representatives\n\nChamber Action\nPublic Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 18 public bills, H.R. 6974-\n6991; and 4 resolutions, H.J. Res. 138; H. Con. Res. 69; and H. Res.\n982-983, were introduced.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H251-52\nAdditional Cosponsors:\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H253\nReports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows:\n H.R. 178, to require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out\nactivities to suppress wildfires, and for other purposes, with an\namendment (H. Rept. 119-429, Part 1);\n H.R. 179, to direct the Secretary concerned to coordinate with\nimpacted parties when conducting a forest management activity, and for\nother purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-430, Part 1);\n H.R. 2250, to reauthorize the National Landslide Preparedness Act,\nand for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-431, Part 1);\n H.R. 435, to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide direct\nhire authority to appoint individuals to Federal wildland firefighting\nand firefighting support positions in the Forest Service or the\nDepartment of the Interior, and for other purposes (H. Rept. 119-432,\nPart 1);\n H.R. 1110, to require the Secretary of Agriculture to develop and\nimplement a strategy to increase opportunities to utilize livestock\ngrazing as a means of wildfire risk reduction, with amendments (H.\nRept. 119-433, Part 1);\n H.R. 2405, to direct the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary\nof the Interior to carry out activities to provide for white oak\nrestoration, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-\n434, Part 1); and\n H.R. 839, to prohibit the implementation of a Land Protection Plan\nfor Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-\n435).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPage H251\nSpeaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed\nRepresentative Wied to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.\n Page H137\nRecess: The House recessed at 11:50 a.m. and reconvened at 12 p.m.\n Page H148\nOrder of Business--Consideration of H.R. 6938: Agreed by unanimous\nconsent that the question of retaining a portion of the bill on H.R.\n6938 may be subject to postponement, as though under clause 8 of rule\n20.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H150-51\nRecess: The House recessed at 2:05 p.m. and reconvened at 2:30 p.m.\n Page H209\nCommerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior\nand Environment Appropriations Act, 2026: The House passed H.R. 6938,\nmaking consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September\n30, 2026, by a yea-and-nay vote of 397 yeas to 28 nays, Roll No. 7.\nEarlier, the House agreed to retain Divisions B and C by a yea-and-nay\nvote of 419 yeas to 6 nays, Roll No. 6, and to retain Division A by a\nyea-and-nay vote of 375 yeas to 47 nays, Roll No. 5.\n Pages H151-H205, H209-11\n H. Res. 977, the rule providing for consideration of the bills (H.R.\n4593), (H.R. 5184), and (H.R. 6938) was agreed to yesterday, January\n8th.\nMiccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act--Presidential Veto: The House\nvoted to sustain the President's veto of H.R. 504, to amend the\nMiccosukee Reserved Area Act to authorize the expansion of the\nMiccosukee Reserved Area and to\n\n[[Page D54]]\n\ncarry out activities to protect structures within the Osceola Camp from\nflooding, by a yea-and-nay vote of yeas to nays, Roll No. 8 (two-thirds\nof those present not voting to override).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H208-09, H211-12\n Subsequently, the veto message (H. Doc. 119-120) and the bill were\nreferred to the Committee on Natural Resources.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPage H212\nFinish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act: The House voted to sustain the\nPresident's veto of H.R. 131, to make certain modifications to the\nrepayment for the Arkansas Valley Conduit in the State of Colorado, by\na yea-and-nay vote of 248 yeas to 177 nays with one answering\n``present'', Roll No. 9 (two-thirds of those present not voting to\noverride).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H205-08, H212\n Subsequently, the veto message (H. Doc. 119-119) and the bill were\nreferred to the Committee on Natural Resources.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPage H212\nBreaking the Gridlock Act: The House passed H.R. 1834, to advance\npolicy priorities that will break the gridlock, by a yea-and-nay vote\nof 230 yeas to 196 nays, Roll No. 11.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H212-13, H213-27\n H. Res. 780, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) was\nagreed to by a yea-and-nay vote of 224 yeas to 202 nays, Roll No. 10.\n Pages H212-13\nQuorum Calls--Votes: Seven yea-and-nay votes developed during the\nproceedings of today and appear on pages H209-10, H210, H210-11, H211-\n12, H212, H213, and H226-27.\nAdjournment: The House met at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 8:47 p.m."], ["CREC-2026-01-08-pt3-PgD54", "2026-01-08", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCMEETINGS", "D54", "D54", null, null, "172 Cong. Rec. D54", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Page D54]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\nCommittee Meetings\n No hearings were held.\n\nJoint Meetings\n No joint committee meetings were held."], ["CREC-2026-01-07-pt1-PgD16-2", "2026-01-07", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House of Representatives", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCHAMBER", "D16", "D17", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HCONRES\", \"number\": \"68\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HJRES\", \"number\": \"137\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"227\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"S\", \"number\": \"320\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"780\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"977\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"978\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"981\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"978\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"979\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"S\", \"number\": \"1626\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"1834\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2716\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4593\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"5184\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6495\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6506\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6938\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6955\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6973\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D16", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 4 (Wednesday, January 7, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 4 (Wednesday, January 7, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Pages D16-D17]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n House of Representatives\n\nChamber Action\nPublic Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 19 public bills, H.R. 6955-\n6973; and 6 resolutions, H.J. Res. 137; H. Con. Res. 68; and H. Res.\n978-981, were introduced.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H133-34\nAdditional Cosponsors:\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H135-36\nReports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows:\n H. Res. 977, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) to\namend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to revise the definition\nof showerhead; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5184) to\nprohibit the Secretary of Energy from enforcing energy efficiency\nstandards applicable to manufactured housing, and for other purposes;\nand providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6938) making\nconsolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30,\n2026, and for other purposes (H. Rept. 119-424);\n H.R. 227, to allow a period in which members of the clergy may revoke\ntheir exemption from Social Security coverage, and for other purposes,\nwith an amendment (H. Rept. 119-425);\n H.R. 2716, to improve coordination between Federal and State agencies\nand the Do Not Pay working system, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-\n426);\n H.R. 6495, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for\nspecific taxpayer notice when information is sought from third parties,\nwith an amendment (H. Rept. 119-427); and\n H.R. 6506, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to suspend the\nperiod of limitations on filing a claim for credit or refund during\ncollection action proceedings, to prohibit the crediting of\noverpayments against disputed tax liability during such proceedings,\nand to expand the jurisdiction of the Tax Court, with an amendment (H.\nRept. 119-428).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPage H133\nSpeaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed\nRepresentative Valadao to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.\n Page H103\nRecess: The House recessed at 11:14 a.m. and reconvened at 12 p.m.\n Page H111\nExpressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the\ndeath of the Honorable Doug LaMalfa: The House agreed to H. Res. 978,\nexpressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the\ndeath of the Honorable Doug LaMalfa.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H112\nCommittee Election: The House agreed to H. Res. 979, electing a Member\nto a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.\n Page H112\nRecess: The House recessed at 1:12 p.m. and reconvened at 4:31 p.m.\n Page H120\nMoment of Silence: The House observed a moment of silence in\nremembrance of the Honorable Doug LaMalfa.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H121-22\nBreaking the Gridlock Act: The House considered H. Res. 780, providing\nfor consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities\nthat will break the gridlock. Consideration is expected to resume\ntomorrow, January 8th. Earlier the House agreed to the Jeffries motion\nto discharge the resolution from the Committee on Rules by a yea-and-\nnay vote of 221 yeas to 205 nays, Roll No. 4.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H122-26\nSelect Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States\nand the Chinese Communist Party--Appointment: The Chair announces the\nSpeaker's re-appointment of the following Member of the House to the\nSelect Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States\nand the Chinese Communist Party: Representative Khanna, to rank before\nRepresentative Krishnamoorthi.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H126\n\n[[Page D17]]\n\nRecess: The House recessed at 6:15 p.m. and reconvened at 6:20 p.m.\n Page H127\nSaving Homeowners from Overregulation With Exceptional Rinsing Act: The\nHouse considered H.R. 4593, to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation\nAct to revise the definition of showerhead. Consideration is expected\nto resume tomorrow, January 8th.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H127-32\n H. Res. 977, the rule providing for consideration of the bills (H.R.\n4593), (H.R. 5184), and (H.R. 6938) was agreed to by a recorded vote of\n214 ayes to 212 noes, Roll No. 3, after the previous question was\nordered by a yea-and-nay vote of 213 yeas to 211 nays, Roll No. 2.\n Pages H112-20, H121, H122\nSenate Referrals: S. 320 was held at the desk. S. 1626 was held at the\ndesk.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H111-12\nSenate Message: Message received from the Senate appears on pages H111-\n12.\nQuorum Calls--Votes: Two yea-and-nay votes and one recorded vote\ndeveloped during the proceedings of today and appear on pages H121,\nH122, and H123.\nAdjournment: The House met at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 7:10 p.m.,\npursuant to House Resolution 978, as a further mark of respect to the\nmemory of the late Honorable Doug LaMalfa."], ["CREC-2026-01-07-pt1-PgD17", "2026-01-07", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCMEETINGS", "D17", "D18", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4593\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"5184\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6938\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D17", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 4 (Wednesday, January 7, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 4 (Wednesday, January 7, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Pages D17-D18]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\nCommittee Meetings\nMODERNIZING RETIREMENT POLICY FOR TODAY'S WORKFORCE\nCommittee on Education and Workforce: Subcommittee on Health,\nEmployment, Labor, and Pensions held a hearing entitled ``Modernizing\nRetirement Policy for Today's Workforce''. Testimony was heard from\npublic witnesses.\nAMERICAN ENERGY DOMINANCE: DAWN OF THE NEW NUCLEAR ERA\nCommittee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Energy held a hearing\nentitled ``American Energy Dominance: Dawn of the New Nuclear Era''.\nTestimony was heard from John Wagner, Director, Idaho National\nLaboratory, Department of Energy; and public witnesses.\nFULL STREAM AHEAD: COMPETITION AND CONSUMER CHOICE IN DIGITAL STREAMING\nCommittee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on the Administrative State,\nRegulatory Reform, and Antitrust held a hearing entitled ``Full Stream\nAhead: Competition and Consumer Choice in Digital Streaming''.\nTestimony was heard from public witnesses.\nOVERSIGHT OF FRAUD AND MISUSE OF FEDERAL FUNDS IN MINNESOTA: PART I\nCommittee on Oversight and Government Reform: Full Committee held a\nhearing entitled ``Oversight of Fraud and Misuse of Federal Funds in\nMinnesota: Part I''. Testimony was heard from the following members of\nthe Minnesota House of Representatives: Walter Hudson, District 30A;\nMarion Rarick, District 29B; and Kristin Robbins, District 37A; and a\npublic witness.\nSHOWER ACT; AFFORDABLE HOMES ACT; COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE; ENERGY\nAND WATER DEVELOPMENT; AND INTERIOR AND ENVIRONMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT\nCommittee on Rules: Full Committee concluded a hearing on H.R. 4593,\nthe ``SHOWER Act''; H.R. 5184, the ``Affordable HOMES Act''; and H.R.\n6938, the ``Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development;\nand Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026''. The Committee\ngranted, by a record vote of 8-3, a rule providing for consideration of\nH.R. 4593, the ``SHOWER Act'', H.R. 5184, the ``Affordable HOMES Act'',\nand H.R. 6938, the ``Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water\nDevelopment; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026''.\nThe rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4593, the ``SHOWER Act'',\nunder a closed rule. The rule waives all points of order against\nconsideration of the bill. The rule provides that the bill shall be\nconsidered as read. The rule waives all points of order against\nprovisions in the bill. The rule provides one hour of general debate\nequally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member\nof the Committee on Energy and Commerce or their respective designees.\nThe rule provides one motion to recommit. The rule further provides for\nconsideration of H.R. 5184, the ``Affordable HOMES Act'', under a\nclosed rule. The rule waives all points of order against consideration\nof the bill. The rule provides that the amendment in the nature of a\nsubstitute recommended by the Committee on Energy and Commerce now\nprinted in the bill shall be considered as adopted and the bill, as\namended, shall be considered as read. The rule waives all points of\norder against provisions in the bill, as amended. The rule provides one\nhour of general debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and\nranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce or\ntheir respective designees. The rule provides one motion to recommit.\nThe rule further provides for consideration of H.R. 6938, the\n``Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and\nInterior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026'', under a closed\n\n[[Page D18]]\n\nrule. The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the\nbill. The rule provides that the bill shall be considered as read. The\nrule waives all points of order against provisions in the bill. The\nrule provides one hour of general debate equally divided and controlled\nby the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on\nAppropriations or their respective designees. The rule provides that\nthe Chair shall put the question on retaining Division A and retaining\nDivisions B and C of the bill in the order specified by the Chair;\nprovides that the yeas and nays shall be considered as ordered on each\nof the questions; and provides that the Chair shall then put the\nquestion on engrossment and third reading of the text comprising those\nportions of the bill retained. The rule provides one motion to\nrecommit. The rule directs the Clerk, in the engrossment of H.R. 6938,\nto make technical and conforming changes in the event a portion of the\nbill is not retained. Finally, the rule provides that the chair of the\nCommittee on Appropriations may insert in the Congressional Record not\nlater than January 9th, 2026, such material as he may deem explanatory\nof H.R. 6938.\nA VOICE FOR SMALL BUSINESS: HOW THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION\nOFFICE OF ADVOCACY IS CUTTING RED TAPE\nCommittee on Small Business: Full Committee held a hearing entitled ``A\nVoice for Small Business: How the SBA Office of Advocacy is Cutting Red\nTape''. Testimony was heard from Casey Mulligan, Chief Counsel, Office\nof Advocacy, U.S. Small Business Administration.\n\nJoint Meetings\n No joint committee meetings were held."], ["CREC-2026-01-06-pt1-PgD12-2", "2026-01-06", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCMEETINGS", "D12", "D12", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4593\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"5184\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D12", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 3 (Tuesday, January 6, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 3 (Tuesday, January 6, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Page D12]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\nCommittee Meetings\nSHOWER ACT; AFFORDABLE HOMES ACT; LEGISLATION ON THE COMMERCE, JUSTICE,\nSCIENCE; ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT; AND INTERIOR AND ENVIRONMENT\nAPPROPRIATIONS ACT\nCommittee on Rules: Full Committee began a hearing on H.R. 4593, the\n``SHOWER Act''; H.R. 5184, the ``Affordable HOMES Act''; and\nlegislation on the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water\nDevelopment; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act. Testimony\nwas heard from Chairman Cole, and Representatives Fry, Pallone,\nDeLauro, and Grothman.\n\nJoint Meetings\n No joint committee meetings were held."], ["CREC-2026-01-06-pt1-PgD12-3", "2026-01-06", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/NEW PUBLIC LAWS", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDNEWPUBLAWS", "D12", "D13", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"187\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"S\", \"number\": \"216\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"S\", \"number\": \"284\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"410\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"1043\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"1491\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"S\", \"number\": \"2878\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D12", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 3 (Tuesday, January 6, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 3 (Tuesday, January 6, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Pages D12-D13]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n NEW PUBLIC LAWS\n\n (For last listing of Public Laws, see Daily Digest, p. D8)\n H.R. 187, to provide for the standardization, consolidation, and\npublication of data relating to public outdoor recreational use of\nFederal waterways among Federal land and water management agencies.\nSigned on December 26, 2025. (Public Law 119-62)\n H.R. 410, to extend the Alaska Native Vietnam era veterans land\nallotment program. Signed on December 26, 2025. (Public Law 119-63)\n H.R. 1491, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make the\npostponement of certain deadlines by reason of disasters applicable to\nthe limitation on credit or refund, and to take postponements into\naccount for purposes of sending collection notices. Signed on December\n26, 2025. (Public Law 119-64)\n S. 216, to amend the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act to improve the\nadministration of the Marine Debris Foundation, to amend the Marine\nDebris Act to improve the administration of the Marine Debris Program\nof the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Signed on\nDecember 26, 2025. (Public Law 119-65)\n\n[[Page D13]]\n\n S. 284, to reauthorize the Congressional Award Act. Signed on\nDecember 26, 2025. (Public Law 119-66)\n S. 2878, to reauthorize funding to monitor, assess, and research the\nGreat Lakes Basin. Signed on December 26, 2025. (Public Law 119-67)\n H.R. 1043, to direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain\nFederal land in Arizona to La Paz County, Arizona. Signed on December\n29, 2025. (Public Law 119-68)"], ["CREC-2026-01-06-pt1-PgD12", "2026-01-06", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House of Representatives", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCHAMBER", "D12", "D12", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"6\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HJRES\", \"number\": \"136\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"780\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"974\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"976\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"974\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"975\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"976\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"1834\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6938\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6954\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D12", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 3 (Tuesday, January 6, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 3 (Tuesday, January 6, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Page D12]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n[[Page D12]]\n\n House of Representatives\n\nChamber Action\nPublic Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 17 public bills, H.R. 6938-\n6954; and 4 resolutions, H.J. Res. 136; and H. Res. 974-976, were\nintroduced.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H11-12\nAdditional Cosponsors:\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H13\nReports Filed: There were no reports filed today.\nWhole Number of the House: The Speaker announced to the House that, in\nlight of the resignation of the gentlewoman from Georgia, Ms. Greene,\nand the passing of the gentleman from California, Mr. LaMalfa, the\nwhole number of the House is 431.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H3\nCall of the House: The Speaker called the House to order and\nascertained the presence of a quorum (406 present, Roll No. 1).\n Page H3\nCommittee to Notify the President of the Assembly of the House: The\nHouse agreed to H. Res. 974, authorizing the Speaker to appoint a\ncommittee on the part of the House to notify the President that a\nquorum of the House has assembled, and that the House is ready to\nreceive any communication that he may be pleased to make. Subsequently,\nthe Speaker appointed Representatives Scalise and Jeffries to the\ncommittee.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H4\nNotifying the Senate That a Quorum of the House Has Assembled: The\nHouse agreed to H. Res. 975, authorizing the Clerk of the House to\ninform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled and that the\nHouse is ready to proceed with business.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H4\nMeeting Hour: The House agreed to H. Res. 976, providing for the hour\nof meeting of the House.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H4\nMorning Hour Debate: Agreed by unanimous consent that the order of the\nHouse of January 3, 2025, providing for Morning Hour Debate, be\nextended for the remainder of the 119th Congress, except that H. Res.\n976 shall supplant H. Res. 6.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H4\nNotification of Intent to Offer Motion to Discharge: Representative\nJeffries notified the House of his intent to offer a motion to\ndischarge the Committee on Rules from further consideration of H. Res.\n780, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance\npolicy priorities that will break the gridlock.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H4\nCommittee Resignation: Read a letter from Representative Rutherford\nwherein he resigned from the Committee on Ethics.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H4\nQuorum Calls--Votes: One quorum call (Roll No. 1) developed during the\nproceedings of today and appears on pages H3-4.\nAdjournment: The House met at 6:30 p.m. and adjourned at 8:16 p.m."], ["CREC-2026-01-05-pt1-PgD8-2", "2026-01-05", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House of Representatives", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCHAMBER", "D8", "D8", null, null, "172 Cong. Rec. D8", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 2 (Monday, January 5, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 2 (Monday, January 5, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Page D8]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n House of Representatives\n\nChamber Action\n The House was not in session today. The House will meet at 6:30 p.m.\non Tuesday, January 6, 2026."], ["CREC-2026-01-05-pt1-PgD8-3", "2026-01-05", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCMEETINGS", "D8", "D8", null, null, "172 Cong. Rec. D8", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 2 (Monday, January 5, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 2 (Monday, January 5, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Page D8]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\nCommittee Meetings\n No hearings were held.\n\nJoint Meetings\n No joint committee meetings were held."], ["CREC-2026-01-05-pt1-PgD8-4", "2026-01-05", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/NEW PUBLIC LAWS", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDNEWPUBLAWS", "D8", "D8", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"165\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"S\", \"number\": \"356\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"S\", \"number\": \"1071\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"S\", \"number\": \"2283\"}]", "172 Cong. Rec. D8", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 2 (Monday, January 5, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 2 (Monday, January 5, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Page D8]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n NEW PUBLIC LAWS\n\n (For last listing of Public Laws, see Daily Digest, p. D1281)\n S. 356, to extend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-\nDetermination Act of 2000. Signed on December 18, 2025. (Public Law\n119-58)\n S. 2283, to designate the facility of the United States Postal\nService located at 201 West Oklahoma Avenue in Guthrie, Oklahoma, as\nthe ``Oscar J. Upham Post Office''. Signed on December 18, 2025.\n(Public Law 119-59)\n S. 1071, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for\nmilitary activities of the Department of Defense, for military\nconstruction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy,\nto prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year. Signed\non December 18, 2025. (Public Law 119-60)\n H.R. 165, to direct the Secretary of the Interior to complete all\nactions necessary for certain land to be held in restricted fee status\nby the Oglala Sioux Tribe and Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. Signed on\nDecember 19, 2025. (Public Law 119-61)"], ["CREC-2026-01-02-pt1-PgD1313-3", "2026-01-02", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House of Representatives", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCHAMBER", "D1313", "D1313", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"131\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"504\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6936\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6937\"}]", "171 Cong. Rec. D1313", "Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 219 (Friday, January 2, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 219 (Friday, January 2, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Page D1313]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n House of Representatives\n\nChamber Action\nPublic Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 2 public bills, H.R. 6936-\n6937, were introduced.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H6136\nAdditional Cosponsors:\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H6136\nReports Filed: There were no reports filed today.\nSpeaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed\nRepresentative Bresnahan to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.\n Page H6135\nGuest Chaplain: The prayer was offered by the Guest Chaplain, Rev. John\nKellogg, Christ Church Capitol Hill, Washington, DC.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H6135\nPresidential Veto Messages: Read a message from the President wherein\nhe transmitted his Memorandum of Disapproval of H.R. 131, to make\ncertain modifications to the repayment for the Arkansas Valley Conduit\nin the State of Colorado, and explained his reasons therefore--ordered\nprinted (H. Doc. 119-119).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H6135-36\n Without objection, the House postponed further consideration of the\nveto message and the joint resolution until the legislative day of\nJanuary 8, 2026.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPage H6136\n Read a message from the President wherein he transmitted his\nMemorandum of Disapproval of H.R. 504, to amend the Miccosukee Reserved\nArea Act to authorize the expansion of the Miccosukee Reserved Area and\nto carry out activities to protect structures within the Osceola Camp\nfrom flooding, and explained his reasons therefore--ordered printed (H.\nDoc. 119-120).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPage H6136\n Without objection, the House postponed further consideration of the\nveto message and the joint resolution until the legislative day of\nJanuary 8, 2026.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPage H6136\nQuorum Calls--Votes: There were no Yea and Nay votes, and there were no\nRecorded votes. There were no quorum calls.\nAdjournment: The House met at 4 p.m. and adjourned at 4:10 p.m."], ["CREC-2026-01-02-pt1-PgD1313-4", "2026-01-02", 119, 2, null, null, "Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCMEETINGS", "D1313", "D1313", null, null, "171 Cong. Rec. D1313", "Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 219 (Friday, January 2, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 219 (Friday, January 2, 2026)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Page D1313]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\nCommittee Meetings\n No hearings were held.\n\nJoint Meetings\n No joint committee meetings were held."], ["CREC-2025-12-30-pt1-PgD1310-3", "2025-12-30", 119, 1, null, null, "Daily Digest/House of Representatives", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCHAMBER", "D1310", "D1311", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"973\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2262\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2312\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2988\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4366\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4593\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4930\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"5184\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6500\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6504\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6934\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6935\"}]", "171 Cong. Rec. D1310", "Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 218 (Tuesday, December 30, 2025)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 218 (Tuesday, December 30, 2025)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Pages D1310-D1311]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n House of Representatives\n\nChamber Action\nPublic Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 2 public bills, H.R. 6934-\n6935; and 1 resolution, H. Res. 973, were introduced.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H6134\nAdditional Cosponsors:\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H6134\nReports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows:\n H.R. 4930, to expand the sharing of information with respect to\nsuspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade, with an\namendment (H. Rept. 119-415);\n H.R. 6500, to extend duty-free treatment provided with respect to\nimports from certain countries in Africa under the African Growth and\nOpportunity Act, to extend customs user fees, and for other purposes,\nwith an amendment (H. Rept. 119-416);\n H.R. 4593, to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to revise\nthe definition of showerhead (H. Rept. 119-417);\n H.R. 6504, to extend duty-free treatment provided with respect to\nimports from Haiti under the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act, and\nfor other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-418);\n H.R. 5184, to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from enforcing energy\nefficiency standards applicable to manufactured housing, and for other\npurposes, with amendments (H. Rept. 119-419);\n H.R. 2312, to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to revise\nthe definition of the term ``tipped employee'', and for other purposes,\nwith an amendment (H. Rept. 119-420);\n H.R. 2988, to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of\n1974 to specify requirements concerning the consideration of pecuniary\nand non-pecuniary factors, and for other purposes, with an amendment\n(H. Rept. 119-421);\n H.R. 4366, to clarify the treatment of 2 or more employers as joint\nemployers under the National Labor Relations Act and the Fair Labor\nStandards Act of 1938, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-422); and\n H.R. 2262, to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exclude\ncertain activities from hours worked, and for other purposes, with an\namendment (H. Rept. 119-423).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPages H6133-34\nSpeaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed\nRepresentative Moore (WV) to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.\n Page H6129\nUnited States-China Economic and Security Review Commission--\nAppointment: The Chair announced the Speaker's appointment of the\nfollowing individual on the part of the House to the United States-\nChina Economic and Security Review Commission for a term expiring on\nDecember 31, 2027: Mr. Taylor Budowich of Washington, DC.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H6129\nUnited States-China Economic and Security Review Commission--\nAppointment: Read a letter from Representative Jeffries, Minority\nLeader, in which he appointed the following individual to the United\nStates-China Economic and Security Review Commission: Mr. Jonathan\nNicholas Stivers of Falls Church, Virginia.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H6129\n\n[[Page D1311]]\n\nUnited States-China Economic and Security Review Commission--\nAppointment: Read a letter from Representative Jeffries, Minority\nLeader, in which he appointed the following individual to the United\nStates-China Economic and Security Review Commission: Mr. Leland\nMiller, Alexandria, Virginia.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H6129\nQuorum Calls--Votes: There were no Yea and Nay votes, and there were no\nRecorded votes. There were no quorum calls.\nAdjournment: The House met at 1 p.m. and adjourned at 1:04 p.m."], ["CREC-2025-12-30-pt1-PgD1311", "2025-12-30", 119, 1, null, null, "Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCMEETINGS", "D1311", "D1311", null, null, "171 Cong. Rec. D1311", "Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 218 (Tuesday, December 30, 2025)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 218 (Tuesday, December 30, 2025)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Page D1311]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\nCommittee Meetings\n No hearings were held.\n\nJoint Meetings\n No joint committee meetings were held."], ["CREC-2025-12-26-pt1-PgD1307-3", "2025-12-26", 119, 1, null, null, "Daily Digest/House of Representatives", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCHAMBER", "D1307", "D1307", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6391\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6933\"}]", "171 Cong. Rec. D1307", "Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 217 (Friday, December 26, 2025)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 217 (Friday, December 26, 2025)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Page D1307]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n House of Representatives\n\nChamber Action\nPublic Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 3 public bills, H.R. 6391-6933\nwere introduced.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H6127\nAdditional Cosponsors:\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H6128\nReports Filed: There were no reports filed today.\nSpeaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed\nRepresentative Smith (NE) to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.\n Page H6127\nQuorum Calls--Votes: There were no Yea and Nay votes, and there were no\nRecorded votes. There were no quorum calls.\nAdjournment: The House met at 1 p.m. and adjourned at 1:02 p.m."], ["CREC-2025-12-26-pt1-PgD1307-4", "2025-12-26", 119, 1, null, null, "Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCMEETINGS", "D1307", "D1307", null, null, "171 Cong. Rec. D1307", "Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 217 (Friday, December 26, 2025)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 217 (Friday, December 26, 2025)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Page D1307]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\nCommittee Meetings\n No hearings were held.\n\nJoint Meetings\n No joint committee meetings were held."], ["CREC-2025-12-23-pt1-PgD1305-3", "2025-12-23", 119, 1, null, null, "Daily Digest/House of Representatives", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCHAMBER", "D1305", "D1305", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6920\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6930\"}]", "171 Cong. Rec. D1305", "Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 216 (Tuesday, December 23, 2025)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 216 (Tuesday, December 23, 2025)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Page D1305]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n House of Representatives\n\nChamber Action\nPublic Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 11 public bills, H.R. 6920-\n6930, were introduced.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H6125-26\nAdditional Cosponsors:\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H6126\nReports Filed: There were no reports filed today.\nSpeaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed\nRepresentative Smith (NE) to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.\n Page H6125\nQuorum Calls--Votes: There were no Yea and Nay votes, and there were no\nRecorded votes. There were no quorum calls.\nAdjournment: The House met at 12 p.m. and adjourned at 12:02 p.m."], ["CREC-2025-12-23-pt1-PgD1305-4", "2025-12-23", 119, 1, null, null, "Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCMEETINGS", "D1305", "D1305", null, null, "171 Cong. Rec. D1305", "Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 216 (Tuesday, December 23, 2025)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 216 (Tuesday, December 23, 2025)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Page D1305]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\nCommittee Meetings\n No hearings were held.\n\nJoint Meetings\n No joint committee meetings were held."], ["CREC-2025-12-19-pt1-PgD1303-3", "2025-12-19", 119, 1, null, null, "Daily Digest/House of Representatives", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCHAMBER", "D1303", "D1303", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"S\", \"number\": \"607\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"S\", \"number\": \"787\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"969\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"972\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"S\", \"number\": \"1204\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"S\", \"number\": \"1383\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6910\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6919\"}]", "171 Cong. Rec. D1303", "Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 215 (Friday, December 19, 2025)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 215 (Friday, December 19, 2025)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Page D1303]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n House of Representatives\n\nChamber Action\nPublic Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 10 public bills, H.R. 6910-\n6919; and 4 resolutions, H. Res. 969-972, were introduced.\n Pages H6121-22\nAdditional Cosponsors:\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H6122-23\nReports Filed: There were no reports filed today.\nSpeaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed\nRepresentative Haridopolos to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.\n Page H6121\nSenate Referrals: S. 607 was held at the desk. S. 787 was held at the\ndesk. S. 1204 was held at the desk. S. 1383 was held at the desk.\n Page H6121\nSenate Message: Message from the Senate received by the Clerk and\nsubsequently presented to the House today appears on page H6121.\nQuorum Calls--Votes: There were no Yea and Nay votes, and there were no\nRecorded votes. There were no quorum calls.\nAdjournment: The House met at 2:30 p.m. and adjourned at 2:34 p.m."], ["CREC-2025-12-19-pt1-PgD1303-4", "2025-12-19", 119, 1, null, null, "Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCMEETINGS", "D1303", "D1303", null, null, "171 Cong. Rec. D1303", "Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 215 (Friday, December 19, 2025)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 215 (Friday, December 19, 2025)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Page D1303]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\nCommittee Meetings\n No committee meetings were held.\n\nJoint Meetings\n No joint committee meetings were held."], ["CREC-2025-12-18-pt1-PgD1298-2", "2025-12-18", 119, 1, null, null, "Daily Digest/House of Representatives", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCHAMBER", "D1298", "D1300", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HJRES\", \"number\": \"135\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"498\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"845\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"951\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"953\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"959\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"968\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"1366\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"2270\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"S\", \"number\": \"2393\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"S\", \"number\": \"2503\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"S\", \"number\": \"3436\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"3492\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"3616\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"3632\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4054\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4371\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4776\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6703\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6833\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6909\"}]", "171 Cong. Rec. D1298", "Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 214 (Thursday, December 18, 2025)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 214 (Thursday, December 18, 2025)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Pages D1298-D1300]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n House of Representatives\n\nChamber Action\nPublic Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 77 public bills, H.R. 6833-\n6909; and 11 resolutions, H.J. Res. 135; and H. Res. 959-968, were\nintroduced.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H6112-16\nAdditional Cosponsors:\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H6118-19\nReports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows:\n H.R. 2270, to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exclude\nchild and dependent care services and payments from the rate used to\ncompute overtime compensation, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-413);\nand\n H.R. 4054, to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reform\naccreditation, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-414).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPage H6112\n\n[[Page D1299]]\n\nSpeaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed\nRepresentative Carol Miller (WV) to act as Speaker pro tempore for\ntoday.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H6027\nStandardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act: The\nHouse passed H.R. 4776, to amend the National Environmental Policy Act\nof 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilitate a more\nefficient, effective, and timely environmental review process, by a\nyea-and-nay vote of 221 yeas to 196 nays, Roll No. 356.\n Pages H6029-33, H6033-44, H6065-69\n Rejected the Lee (NV) motion to recommit the bill to the Committee on\nNatural Resources by a yea-and-nay vote of 206 yeas to 211 nays, Roll\nNo. 355.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPage H6068\n Pursuant to the rule, the amendment in the nature of a substitute\nrecommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the\nbill shall be considered as adopted in the House and in the Committee\nof the Whole.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPages H6037-40\nRejected:\n Clyde amendment (No. 1 printed in H. Rept. 119-410) that sought to\nclarify that direct harm does not include emotional, aesthetic, or\nrecreational harm unaccompanied by a material physical or property harm\n(by a recorded vote of 205 ayes to 220 noes, Roll No. 352);\n Pages H6040-41, H6066\n Roy amendment (No. 5 printed in H. Rept. 119-410) that sought to\nrevise the scope of review clause so the bill clarifies that NEPA\nreview only applies to environmental impacts that the lead agency or\ncooperating federal agencies have the legal authority to regulate (by a\nrecorded vote of 208 ayes to 214 noes, Roll No. 353); and\n Pages H6041-42, H6066-67\n Roy amendment (No. 6 printed in H. Rept. 119-410) that sought to\ndefine further what significant effects will trigger an Environmental\nImpact Statement (by a recorded vote of 204 ayes to 217 noes, Roll No.\n354).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPages H6042-44, H6067\n H. Res. 951, the rule providing for consideration of the bills (H.R.\n4776), (H.R. 1366), (H.R. 845), (H.R. 3616), (H.R. 3632), and (H.R.\n4371) was agreed to Tuesday, December 16th.\nMining Regulatory Clarity Act: The House passed H.R. 1366, to provide\nfor the location of multiple hardrock mining mill sites, to establish\nthe Abandoned Hardrock Mine Fund. by a yea-and-nay vote of 219 yeas to\n198 nays, Roll No. 358.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H6044-49, H6069-70\n Rejected the Leger Fernandez motion to recommit the bill to the\nCommittee on Natural Resources by a yea-and-nay vote of 205 yeas to 213\nnays, Roll No. 357.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPages H6069-70\n Pursuant to the Rule, the amendment in the nature of a substitute\nrecommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the\nbill shall be considered as adopted.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPage H6044\n H. Res. 951, the rule providing for consideration of the bills (H.R.\n4776), (H.R. 1366), (H.R. 845), (H.R. 3616), (H.R. 3632), and (H.R.\n4371) was agreed to Tuesday, December 16th.\nPet and Livestock Protection Act: The House passed H.R. 845, to require\nthe Secretary of the Interior to reissue regulations removing the gray\nwolf from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the\nEndangered Species Act of 1973, by a yea-and-nay vote of 211 yeas to\n204 nays, Roll No. 360.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H6049-56, H6070-72\n Rejected the Huffman motion to recommit the bill to the Committee on\nNatural Resources by a yea-and-nay vote of 204 yeas to 213 nays, Roll\nNo. 359.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPages H6056, H6070-71\n Pursuant to the Rule, the amendment in the nature of a substitute\nrecommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the\nbill shall be considered as adopted.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPages H6049-50\n H. Res. 951, the rule providing for consideration of the bills (H.R.\n4776), (H.R. 1366), (H.R. 845), (H.R. 3616), (H.R. 3632), and (H.R.\n4371) was agreed to Tuesday, December 16th.\nDo No Harm in Medicaid Act: The House passed H.R. 498, to amend title\nXIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit Federal Medicaid funding for\ngender transition procedures for minors, by a yea-and-nay vote of 215\nyeas to 201 nays, Roll No. 362.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H6057-65, H6072-73\n Rejected the Soto motion to recommit the bill to the Committee on\nEnergy and Commerce by a yea-and-nay vote of 204 yeas to 212 nays, Roll\nNo. 361.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPage H6072\n H. Res. 953, the rule providing for consideration of the bills (H.R.\n6703), (H.R. 498), and (H.R. 3492) was agreed to yesterday, December\n17th.\nWork Period Designation: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he\ndesignated the period from Thursday, December 18, 2025, through Monday,\nJanuary 5, 2026 as a ``district work period'' under clause 13 of rule\n1.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H6073\nCommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure--Communication: Read a\nletter from Chairman Graves wherein he transmitted copies of three\nresolutions included in the General Services Administration's Capital\nInvestment and Leasing Programs. The resolutions were adopted by the\nCommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure on December 18, 2025.\n Pages H6073-94\n\n[[Page D1300]]\n\nSenate Referrals: S. 2393 was held at the desk. S. 2503 was held at the\ndesk. S. 3436 was held at the desk.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H6033\nSenate Message: Message received from the Senate appears on page H6033.\nQuorum Calls--Votes: Eight yea-and-nay votes and three recorded votes\ndeveloped during the proceedings of today and appearss on pages H6066,\nH6066-67, H6067, H6068, H6068-69, H6069-70, H6070, H6070-71, H6071-72,\nH6072, and H6072-73.\nAdjournment: The House met at 9 a.m. and adjourned at 5:56 p.m."], ["CREC-2025-12-18-pt1-PgD1300", "2025-12-18", 119, 1, null, null, "Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCMEETINGS", "D1300", "D1301", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"3410\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"3497\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"5625\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"5663\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"5783\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6086\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6267\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6422\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6427\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6460\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6480\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6481\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6715\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6719\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6732\"}]", "171 Cong. Rec. D1300", "Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 214 (Thursday, December 18, 2025)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 214 (Thursday, December 18, 2025)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Pages D1300-D1301]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\nCommittee Meetings\nEXAMINING THE IMPACT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY'S COMPREHENSIVE\nENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT DESIGNATION FOR\nTWO PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES CHEMISTRIES AND POTENTIAL\nPOLICY RESPONSES TO SUPERFUND LIABILITY CONCERNS\nCommittee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Environment held a\nhearing entitled ``Examining the Impact of EPA's CERCLA Designation for\nTwo PFAS Chemistries and Potential Policy Responses to Superfund\nLiability Concerns.''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses.\nMISCELLANEOUS MEASURES\nCommittee on Judiciary: Full Committee held a markup on H.R. 6719, the\n``Combating Online Predators Act of 2025''; H.R. 6732, the ``Coercion\nand Sexual Abuse Free Environment Act of 2025''; H.R. 6715, the ``Child\nPredators Accountability Act of 2025''; H.R 3497, the ``Medal of\nSacrifice Act''; and H.R. 5625, the ``Cashless Bail Reporting Act''.\nH.R. 6719, H.R. 6732, H.R. 6715, H.R 3497, and H.R. 5625 were ordered\nreported, as amended.\nRESEARCH SECURITY: EXAMINING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CHIPS AND\nSCIENCE ACT AND NATIONAL SECURITY PRESIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM 33\nCommittee on Science, Space, and Technology: Subcommittee on\nInvestigations and Oversight held a hearing entitled ``Research\nSecurity: Examining the Implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act and\nNSPM-33''. Testimony was heard from Rebecca Keiser, Acting Chief of\nStaff, National Science Foundation; Daniel Evans, Assistant Deputy\nAssociate Administrator for Research, National Aeronautics and Space\nAdministration; Patricia Valdez, Chief Extramural Research Integrity\nOfficer, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human\nServices; and Jay Tilden, Director of Office of Intelligence and\nCounterintelligence, Department of Energy.\nMISCELLANEOUS MEASURES\nCommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Full Committee held a\nmarkup on H.R. 6422, the ``American Water Stewardship Act''; H.R. 5663,\nthe ``ACPAC Modernization Act''; H.R. 6427, the ``Airport Regulatory\nRelief Act of 2025''; H.R. 6086, the ``Aviation Funding Solvency Act'';\nH.R. 3410, the ``Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act''; H.R. 6267,\nthe ``Aviation Supply Chain Safety and Security Digitization Act of\n2025''; H.R. 6460, the ``Recreational Drone Empowerment Act''; H.R.\n5783, the ``State Actions for Employing Transportation Risk Assessments\nand Crossing Knowledge Strategies Act''; H.R. 6480, to direct the\nAdministrator of General Services to submit a report to Congress on the\nstate of the real estate portfolio of the Public Building Service, and\nfor other purposes; and H.R. 6481, the ``Federal Building Threat\nNotification Act''. H.R. 6422, H.R. 5663, H.R. 6427, H.R. 6086, and\nH.R. 3410 were ordered reported, as amended. H.R. 6267, H.R. 6460, H.R.\n5783, H.R. 6480, and H.R. 6481 were ordered reported without amendment.\nEXAMINING THE INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY'S USE OF COMMERCIAL INFORMATION\nPermanent Select Committee on Intelligence: Full Committee held a\nhearing entitled ``Examining the Intelligence Community's use of\nCommercial Information''. Testimony was heard from Aaron Lukas,\nPrincipal Deputy Director of National Intelligence; Christopher\nScolese, Director, National Reconnaissance Office; and Lieutenant\nGeneral Michele Bredenkamp, Director, National Geospatial-Intelligence\nAgency, Department of Defense. This hearing was closed.\n\nJoint Meetings\nBOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA\nCommission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: Commission concluded\na hearing to examine Bosnia and Herzegovina at a crossroads, focusing\non thirty years after Dayton, after receiving testimony from\nChristopher Chivvis, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace; and\nClint Williamson, Georgetown University.\n\n[[Page D1301]]"], ["CREC-2025-12-17-pt1-PgD1288", "2025-12-17", 119, 1, null, null, "Daily Digest/House of Representatives", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCHAMBER", "D1288", "D1290", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HCONRES\", \"number\": \"61\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HCONRES\", \"number\": \"64\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"S\", \"number\": \"355\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"498\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"S\", \"number\": \"594\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"S\", \"number\": \"612\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"S\", \"number\": \"727\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"845\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"S\", \"number\": \"856\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"S\", \"number\": \"861\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"S\", \"number\": \"865\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"951\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"953\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"954\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"958\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"954\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"S\", \"number\": \"1049\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"1366\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"S\", \"number\": \"3021\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"S\", \"number\": \"3490\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"3492\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"3616\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"3632\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4371\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4776\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"5778\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6703\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6771\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6832\"}]", "171 Cong. Rec. D1288", "Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 213 (Wednesday, December 17, 2025)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 213 (Wednesday, December 17, 2025)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Pages D1288-D1290]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n House of Representatives\n\nChamber Action\nPublic Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 62 public bills, H.R. 6771-\n6832; and 5 resolutions, H. Res. 954-958 were introduced.\n Pages H6020-23\nAdditional Cosponsors:\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H6025-26\nReports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows:\n H. Res. 953, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6703) to\nensure access to affordable health\n\n[[Page D1289]]\n\ninsurance; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 498) to amend\ntitle XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit Federal Medicaid\nfunding for gender transition procedures for minors; providing for\nconsideration of the bill (H.R. 3492) to amend section 116 of title 18,\nUnited States Code, with respect to genital and bodily mutilation and\nchemical castration of minors; and relating to consideration of the\nbill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969\nto clarify ambiguous provisions and facilitate a more efficient,\neffective, and timely environmental review process (H. Rept. 119-411);\nand H.R. 5778, to direct the Administrator of the Small Business\nAdministration to improve outreach and education on employee ownership,\nand for other purposes (H. Rept. 119-412).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPage H6020\nOath of Office--Chief Administrative Officer: The Speaker administered\nthe oath to Anne Dressendorfer Binsted of Virginia, appointed November\n25, 2025, to act as and to exercise the duties of Chief Administrative\nOfficer of the House of Representatives effective December 31, 2025.\n Page H5945\nCommittee Election: The House agreed to H. Res. 954, electing a Member\nto a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.\n Page H5956\nRecess: The House recessed at 4:33 p.m. and reconvened at 5:30 p.m.\n Page H6004\n Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers\nResolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with\npresidentially designated terrorist organizations in the Western\nHemisphere: The House failed to agree to H. Con. Res. 61, directing the\nPresident, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to\nremove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with presidentially\ndesignated terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere, by a yea-\nand-nay vote of 210 yeas to 216 nays, Roll No. 345.\n Pages H5978-84, H6004-05\n Directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities\nwithin or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress:\nThe House failed to agree to H. Con. Res. 64, to direct the removal of\nUnited States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela\nthat have not been authorized by Congress, by a yea-and-nay vote of 211\nyeas to 213 nays, Roll No. 346.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPages H5984-92, H6005-06\nReliable Power Act: The House passed H.R. 3616, to require the Federal\nEnergy Regulatory Commission to review regulations that may affect the\nreliable operation of the bulk-power system, by a yea-and-nay vote of\n225 yeas to 203 nays, Roll No. 347.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H6000-04, H6006\n Pursuant to the Rule, the amendment in the nature of a substitute\nrecommended by the Committee on Energy and Commerce now printed in the\nbill shall be considered as adopted.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPage H6000\n H. Res. 951, the rule providing for consideration of the bills (H.R.\n4776), (H.R. 1366), (H.R. 845), (H.R. 3616), (H.R. 3632), and (H.R.\n4371) was agreed to yesterday, December 16th.\nLower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act: The House passed H.R.\n6703, to ensure access to affordable health insurance, by a yea-and-nay\nvote of 216 yeas to 211 nays, Roll No. 349.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H5956-77, H6006-08\n Rejected the Underwood motion to recommit the bill to the Committee\non Energy and Commerce by a yea-and-nay vote of 210 yeas to 218 nays,\nRoll No. 348.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPages H5977, H6006-07\n H. Res. 953, the rule providing for consideration of the bills (H.R.\n6703), (H.R. 498), and (H.R. 3492) was agreed to by a recorded vote of\n213 ayes to 209 noes, Roll No. 344, after the previous question was\nordered by a yea-and-nay vote of 204 yeas to 203 nays, Roll No. 343.\n Pages H5947-59\nProtect Children's Innocence Act: The House passed H.R. 3492, to amend\nsection 116 of title 18, United States Code, with respect to genital\nand bodily mutilation and chemical castration of minors, by a yea-and-\nnay vote of 216 yeas to 211 nays, Roll No. 351.\n Pages H5992-H6000, H6008-09\n Rejected the Balint motion to recommit the bill to the Committee on\nthe Judiciary by a yea-and-nay vote of 210 yeas to 218 nays, Roll No.\n350.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPages H5999-H6000, H6008\n Pursuant to the Rule, the amendment in the nature of a substitute\nrecommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill\nshall be considered as adopted.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPages H5992-93\n H. Res. 953, the rule providing for consideration of the bills (H.R.\n6703), (H.R. 498), and (H.R. 3492) was agreed to by a recorded vote of\n213 ayes to 209 noes, Roll No. 344, after the previous question was\nordered by a yea-and-nay vote of 204 yeas to 203 nays, Roll No. 343.\n Pages H5947-59\nMeeting Hour: Agreed by unanimous consent that when the House adjourns\ntoday, it adjourn to meet at 9 a.m. tomorrow, December 18th.\n Page H6009\nSenate Referrals: S. 355 was held at the desk. S. 594 was held at the\ndesk. S. 612 was held at the desk. S. 727 was held at the desk. S. 856\nwas held at the desk. S. 861 was held at the desk. S. 865 was held at\nthe desk. S. 1049 was held at the desk. S. 3021 was held at the desk.\nS. 3490 was held at the desk.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H5956\n\n[[Page D1290]]\n\nSenate Message: Message received from the Senate appears on page H5956.\nQuorum Calls--Votes: Eight yea-and-nay votes and one recorded vote\ndeveloped during the proceedings of today and appear on pages H5954-55,\nH5955-56, H6004-05, H6005-06, H6006, H6006-07, H6007, H6008, and H6008-\n09.\nAdjournment: The House met at 9 a.m. and adjourned at 8:12 p.m."], ["CREC-2025-12-17-pt1-PgD1290", "2025-12-17", 119, 1, null, null, "Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCMEETINGS", "D1290", "D1291", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"1078\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"1181\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"1897\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"3959\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4130\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4284\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4646\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"5103\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"5577\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"5910\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6536\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6541\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6544\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6546\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6547\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6550\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6551\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6552\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6553\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6554\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6555\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6556\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6570\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6644\"}]", "171 Cong. Rec. D1290", "Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 213 (Wednesday, December 17, 2025)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 213 (Wednesday, December 17, 2025)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Pages D1290-D1291]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\nCommittee Meetings\nENSURING UNION LEADERS REPRESENT MEMBERS, NOT AGENDAS\nCommittee on Education and Workforce: Subcommittee on Health,\nEmployment, Labor, and Pensions held a hearing entitled ``Ensuring\nUnion Leaders Represent Members, Not Agendas''. Testimony was heard\nfrom public witnesses.\nEXAMINING BIOSECURITY AT THE INTERSECTION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE\nAND BIOLOGY\nCommittee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Oversight and\nInvestigations held a hearing entitled ``Examining Biosecurity at the\nIntersection of AI and Biology''. Testimony was heard from public\nwitnesses.\nMISCELLANEOUS MEASURES\nCommittee on Financial Services: Full Committee held a markup on H.R.\n6536, the ``Rural Depositories Revitalization Study Act''; H.R. 6547,\nthe ``Least Cost Exception Act''; H.R. 6555, the ``Enhancing Bank\nResolution Participation Act''; H.R. 6556, the ``Failing Bank\nAcquisition Fairness Act''; H.R. 6554, the ``Community Bank\nRepresentation Act''; H.R. 6550, the ``American FIRST Act of 2025'';\nH.R. 6570, the ``Merger Agreement Approvals Clarity and Predictability\nAct''; H.R. 6546, the ``Merger Process Review Act''; H.R. 6553, the\n``TIER Act of 2025''; H.R. 1181, the ``Protecting Privacy in Purchases\nAct''; H.R. 6551, the ``New BANK Act of 2025''; H.R. 6544, the ``REVIEW\nAct of 2025''; H.R. 6552, the ``Bank-Fintech Partnership Enhancement\nAct''; H.R. 5577, the ``NFIP Extension Act of 2026''; H.R. 6644, the\n``Housing for the 21st Century Act''; H.R. 1078, the ``Respect State\nHousing Laws Act''; H.R. 4646, the ``Whistleblower Protection Act of\n2025''; H.R. 6541, the ``Regulation A+ Improvement Act of 2025''; H.R.\n4130, the ``Small Business Relief Act''; and H.R. 3959, the\n``Protecting Private Job Creators Act''. H.R. 6536, H.R. 6547, H.R.\n6555, H.R. 6556, H.R. 6554, H.R. 6550, H.R. 6570, H.R. 6546, H.R. 6553,\nH.R. 1181, H.R. 6551, H.R. 6544, H.R. 6552, H.R. 5577, H.R. 6644, H.R.\n1078, H.R. 4646, H.R. 6541, H.R. 4130, and H.R. 3959 were ordered\nreported, as amended.\nMEXICO'S RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE REGION\nCommittee on Foreign Affairs: Western Hemisphere Subcommittee held a\nhearing entitled ``Mexico's Relationships with the Region''. Testimony\nwas heard from Katherine Dueholm, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary,\nBureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, Department of State; and Chris\nLandberg, Senior Bureau Official, Bureau of International Narcotics and\nLaw Enforcement Affairs, Department of State.\nTHE QUANTUM, AI, AND CLOUD LANDSCAPE: EXAMINING OPPORTUNITIES,\nVULNERABILITIES, AND THE FUTURE OF CYBERSECURITY\nCommittee on Homeland Security: Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and\nInfrastructure Protection; and Subcommittee on Oversight,\nInvestigations, and Accountability held a joint hearing entitled ``The\nQuantum, AI, and Cloud Landscape: Examining Opportunities,\nVulnerabilities, and the Future of Cybersecurity''. Testimony was heard\nfrom public witnesses.\nA SCOURGE AGAINST HUMANITY: ADDRESSING HUMAN TRAFFICKING AT MASS\nGATHERINGS\nCommittee on Homeland Security: Task Force on Enhancing Security for\nSpecial Events in the United States held a hearing entitled ``A Scourge\nAgainst Humanity: Addressing Human Trafficking at Mass Gatherings''.\nTestimony was heard from public witnesses.\nTHE FUTURE OF CONSTITUENT ENGAGEMENT WITH CONGRESS\nCommittee on House Administration: Subcommittee on Modernization and\nInnovation held a hearing entitled ``The Future of Constituent\nEngagement with Congress''. Testimony was heard from Beth Simone\nNoveck, Chief AI Strategist, New Jersey; Ken Ward, Director, House\nDigital Services, Chief Administrative Officer, U.S. House of\nRepresentatives; and public witnesses.\nPROTECTING CONSUMERS AND BUSINESSES: CONFRONTING ORGANIZED RETAIL CRIME\nCommittee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Crime and Federal\nGovernment Surveillance held a hearing entitled ``Protecting Consumers\nand Businesses: Confronting Organized Retail Crime''. Testimony was\n\n[[Page D1291]]\n\nheard from Summer Stephan, District Attorney, San Diego County; and\npublic witnesses.\nTHE IMPACTS OF TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS\nCommittee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity,\nSecurity, and Enforcement held a hearing entitled ``The Impacts of\nTemporary Protected Status''. Testimony was heard from public\nwitnesses.\nMISCELLANEOUS MEASURES\nCommittee on Natural Resources: Full Committee held a markup on H.R.\n1897, the ``ESA Amendments Act of 2025''; H.R. 4284, the ``Small\nCemetery Conveyance Act''; H.R. 5103, the ``Make the District of\nColumbia Safe and Beautiful Act''; and H.R. 5910, to authorize leases\nof up to 99 years for land held in trust for federally recognized\nIndian Tribes. H.R. 5103 and H.R. 1897 were ordered reported, as\namended. H.R. 4284 and H.R. 5910 were ordered reported, without\namendment.\nMEMBER DAY\nCommittee on Oversight and Government Reform: Full Committee held a\nhearing entitled ``Member Day''. Testimony was heard from\nRepresentatives McCormick, Taylor, Tlaib, and Foster.\nWATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2026: STAKEHOLDER PRIORITIES\nCommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Subcommittee on Water\nResources and Environment held a hearing entitled ``Water Resources\nDevelopment Act of 2026: Stakeholder Priorities''. Testimony was heard\nfrom Noel Hacegaba, Chief Operating Officer, Port of Long Beach,\nCalifornia; and public witnesses.\n\nJoint Meetings\nHEALTHCARE INCENTIVES\nJoint Economic Committee: Committee concluded a hearing to examine\nrealigning healthcare incentives to improve outcomes and reduce costs,\nafter receiving testimony from Brooks Tingle, John Hancock, Boston,\nMassachusetts; Ed Clarke, Banner Health Plans and Network, Phoenix,\nArizona; Avik S. Roy, The Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity,\nAustin, Texas; and Matthew Fiedler, Brookings Institution, Washington,\nD.C."], ["CREC-2025-12-16-pt1-PgD1278", "2025-12-16", 119, 1, null, null, "Daily Digest/House of Representatives", "HOUSE", "DAILYDIGEST", "DDHCHAMBER", "D1278", "D1279", null, "[{\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HCONRES\", \"number\": \"61\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HCONRES\", \"number\": \"64\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"S\", \"number\": \"550\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"S\", \"number\": \"748\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"845\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"951\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HRES\", \"number\": \"952\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"1366\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"S\", \"number\": \"1510\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"3616\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"3632\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4371\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"4776\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6730\"}, {\"congress\": \"119\", \"type\": \"HR\", \"number\": \"6770\"}]", "171 Cong. Rec. D1278", "Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 212 (Tuesday, December 16, 2025)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 212 (Tuesday, December 16, 2025)]\n[Daily Digest]\n[Pages D1278-D1279]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n House of Representatives\n\nChamber Action\nPublic Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 41 public bills, H.R. 6730-\n6770; and 1 resolution, H. Res. 952, were introduced.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H5940-42\nAdditional Cosponsors:\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Pages H5943-44\n Report Filed: A report was filed today as follows:\n H. Res. 951, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to\namend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify\nambiguous provisions and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and\ntimely environmental review process; providing for consideration of the\nbill (H.R. 1366) to provide for the location of multiple hardrock\nmining mill sites, to establish the Abandoned Hardrock Mine Fund, and\nfor other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 845)\nto require the Secretary of the Interior to reissue regulations\nremoving the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened\nwildlife under the Endangered Species Act of 1973; providing for\nconsideration of the bill (H.R. 3616) to require the Federal Energy\nRegulatory Commission to review regulations that may affect the\nreliable operation of the bulk-power system; providing for\nconsideration of the bill (H.R. 3632) to amend the Federal Power Act to\nadjust the requirements for orders, rules, and regulations relating to\nfurnishing adequate service, to require owners or operators of\ngenerating facilities to provide notice of planned retirements of\ncertain electric generating units, and for other purposes; and\nproviding for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4371) to amend the\nWilliam Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act\nof 2008 to enhance efforts to combat the trafficking of children (H.\nRept. 119-410).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPage H5940\nSpeaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed\nRepresentative Baumgartner to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.\n Page H5901\nRecess: The House recessed at 11:27 a.m. and reconvened at 12 p.m.\n Page H5911\nRecess: The House recessed at 1:07 p.m. and reconvened at 1:30 p.m.\n Page H5919\nKayla Hamilton Act: The House passed H.R. 4371, to amend the William\nWilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008\nto enhance efforts to combat the trafficking of children, by a yea-and-\nnay vote of 225 yeas to 201 nays, Roll No. 340.\n Pages H5921-27, H5933-34\n Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ``To amend the William\nWilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008\nand the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance efforts to combat the\ntrafficking of children.''.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPage H5934\n Rejected the Stansbury motion to recommit the bill to the Committee\non the Judiciary by a yea-and-nay vote of 208 yeas to 218 nays, Roll\nNo. 339.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPage H5933\n Pursuant to the Rule, the amendment in the nature of a substitute\nrecommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill\nshall be considered as adopted.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPage H5921\n H. Res. 951, the rule providing for consideration of the bills (H.R.\n4776), (H.R. 1366), (H.R. 845), (H.R. 3616), (H.R. 3632), and (H.R.\n4371) was agreed to by a recorded vote of 215 ayes to 209 noes, Roll\nNo. 338, after the previous question was ordered by a yea-and-nay vote\nof 215 yeas to 207 nays, Roll No. 337.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPages H5912-19, H5919-21\nPower Plant Reliability Act of 2025: The House passed H.R. 3632, to\namend the Federal Power Act to adjust the requirements for orders,\nrules, and regulations relating to furnishing adequate service, to\nrequire owners or operators of generating facilities to provide notice\nof planned retirements of certain electric generating units, by a yea-\nand-nay vote of 222 yeas to 202 nays, Roll No. 342.\n Pages H5927-33, H5934-36\n Rejected the Scholten motion to recommit the bill to the Committee on\nEnergy and Commerce by a yea-and-nay vote of 207 yeas to 218 nays, Roll\nNo. 341.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPages H5934-35\n H. Res. 951, the rule providing for consideration of the bills H.R.\n4776), (H.R. 1366), (H.R. 845), (H.R. 3616), (H.R. 3632), and (H.R.\n4371) was agreed to by a recorded vote of 215 ayes to 209 noes, Roll\nNo. 338, after the previous question was ordered by a yea-and-nay vote\nof 215 yeas to 207 nays, Roll No. 337.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\nPages H5912-19, H5919-21\n\n[[Page D1279]]\n\nMeeting Hour: Agreed by unanimous consent that when the House adjourns\ntoday, it adjourn to meet at 9 a.m. tomorrow, December 17th.\n Page H5936\nOrder of Business: Agreed by unanimous consent that it be in order at\nany time to consider House Concurrent Resolutions 61 and 64 in the\nHouse if called up by the chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or\nhis designee; that each such concurrent resolution be considered as\nread; and that the previous question be considered as ordered on each\nsuch concurrent resolution to adoption without intervening motion\nexcept for: 1) with respect to House Concurrent Resolution 61, one hour\nof debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking\nminority member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or their respective\ndesignees; and 2) with respect to House Concurrent Resolution 64, one\nhour of debate equally divided among and controlled by Representative\nMast, Representative Meeks, and Representative McGovern or their\nrespective designees.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\n Page H5936\nSenate Referrals: S. 550 was held at the desk. 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