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CREC-2026-03-02-pt1-PgD229-2 2026-03-02 119 2     Daily Digest/House of Representatives HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCHAMBER D229 D229   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 39 (Monday, March 2, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Page D229] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 9 public bills, H.R. 7744- 7752; and 4 resolutions, H. Res. 1091-1094, were introduced. Pages H2335-36 Additional Cosponsors: Page H2336 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: H.R. 5254, to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to enter into an agreement with the Gateway Arch Park Foundation to host private events in Gateway Arch National Park buildings, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-536); and H.R. 5729, to authorize direct emergency acquisition flexibilities for the National Park Service for the purpose of retaining, vetting, approving, and expediting contractor approval for the clearing, rebuilding, maintenance, and improvement of the Grand Canyon grounds that have been impacted by the Dragon Bravo Fire, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-537). Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed Representative Smith (NE) to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. Page H2335 Guest Chaplain: The prayer was offered by the Guest Chaplain, Dr. Edrees Bridges, United States Capitol Police, Washington, DC. Page H2335 Quorum Calls--Votes: There were no Yea and Nay votes, and there were no Recorded votes. There were no quorum calls. Adjournment: 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     Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCMEETINGS D229 D229     172 Cong. Rec. D229 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 39 (Monday, March 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 39 (Monday, March 2, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Page D229] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No hearings were held. Joint Meetings No joint committee meetings were held.
CREC-2026-02-26-pt1-PgD225-2 2026-02-26 119 2     Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCMEETINGS D225 D225     172 Cong. Rec. D225 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 38 (Thursday, February 26, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 38 (Thursday, February 26, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Page D225] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No hearings were held. Joint Meetings No joint committee meetings were held.
CREC-2026-02-26-pt1-PgD225 2026-02-26 119 2     Daily Digest/House of Representatives HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCHAMBER D225 D225   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 38 (Thursday, February 26, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Page D225] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 24 public bills, H.R. 7720- 7743; and 5 resolutions, H. Res. 1086-1090 were introduced. Pages H2331-33 Additional Cosponsors: Pages H2333-34 Reports Filed: There were no reports filed today. Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed Representative Kennedy (UT) to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. Page H2331 Guest Chaplain: The prayer was offered by the Guest Chaplain, Rev. Lisa Wink Schultz, Office of the Senate Chaplain, Washington, DC. Page H2331 Quorum Calls--Votes: There were no Yea and Nay votes, and there were no Recorded votes. There were no quorum calls. Adjournment: 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     Daily Digest/House of Representatives HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCHAMBER D219 D220   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D219-D220] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 51 public bills, H.R. 7669- 7719; and 9 resolutions, H. Res. 1077-1085 were introduced. Pages H2326-28 Additional Cosponsors: Page H2330 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: H.J. Res. 139, resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring a balanced budget for the Federal Government (H. Rept. 119-520); H.R. 1078, to amend the CARES Act to remove a requirement on lessors to provide notice to vacate, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-521); H.R. 1181, to prohibit payment card networks and covered entities from requiring the use of or assigning merchant category codes that distinguish a firearms retailer from general-merchandise retailer or sporting-goods retailer, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-522); H.R. 3959, to except quotations of fixed-income securities from certain regulatory requirements, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-523); H.R. 4624, to amend the Professional Boxing Safety Act of 1996 to establish requirements for unified boxing organizations, to further enhance the well-being of professional boxers, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-524, Part 1); H.R. 4130, to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to exclude qualified institutional buyers and institutional accredited investors when calculating holders of a security for purposes of the mandatory registration threshold under such Act, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-525); H.R. 6541, to amend the Securiti…
CREC-2026-02-25-pt1-PgD220 2026-02-25 119 2     Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCMEETINGS D220 D220     172 Cong. Rec. D220 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Page D220] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No hearings were held. Joint Meetings No joint committee meetings were held.
CREC-2026-02-24-pt1-PgD212-2 2026-02-24 119 2     Daily Digest/House of Representatives HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCHAMBER D212 D213   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D212-D213] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 15 public bills, H.R. 7654- 7688; and 1 resolution, H. Res. 1076 were introduced. Page H2296 Additional Cosponsors: Pages H2297-98 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: H. Res. 1075, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4626) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing any new or amended energy conservation standard for a product that is not technologically feasible and economically justified, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4758) to repeal provisions of Public Law 117-169 relating to taxpayer subsidies for home electrification, and for other purposes (H. Rept. 119-515); H.R. 5419, to direct the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to develop a plan for ensuring timely review of communications use authorizations, and for other purposes, with amendments (H. Rept. 119-516, Part 1); H.R. 1945, to designate the America's National Churchill Museum National Historic Landmark, and for other purposes (H. Rept. 119-517); H.R. 2196, to provide for an extension of the legislative authority of the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-518); and H.R. 755, to amend the Energy Act of 2020 to include critical materials in the definition of critical mineral, and for other purposes, with amendments (H. Rept. 119-519). Pages H2295-96 Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed Representative Miller (IL) to …
CREC-2026-02-24-pt1-PgD213 2026-02-24 119 2     Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCMEETINGS D213 D215   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D213-D215] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs held an oversight hearing on the National Endowment for Democracy. Testimony was heard from Damon Wilson, President and Chief Executive Officer, National Endowment for Democracy. MODERNIZATION OF THE ORGANIC INDUSTRIAL BASE Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces; and Subcommittee on Readiness held a joint hearing entitled ``Modernization of the Organic Industrial Base''. Testimony was heard from Brent Ingraham, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology, Department of the Army; Lieutenant General Chris Mohan, U.S. Army, Commanding Officer, Army Materiel Command; and Major General John Reim, U.S. Army, Joint Program Executive Office, Armaments and Ammunition, and Commanding General, Picatinny Arsenal, Department of the Army. BALANCING CAREERS AND CARE: EXAMINING INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO PAID LEAVE Committee on Education and Workforce: Subcommittee on Workforce Protections held a hearing entitled ``Balancing Careers and Care: Examining Innovative Approaches to Paid Leave''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses. BUILDING AN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE-READY AMERICA: TEACHING IN THE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AGE Committee on Education and Workforce: Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education held a hearing entitled ``Building an AI-Ready America: Teaching in the AI Age''. Testimony was heard from Michele Blatt, State Superintendent of Schools, West Virginia Department of Education; and public witnesses. FROM SOURCE TO TAP: A HEARING TO EXAMINE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SAFE, RELIABLE, AND AFFORDABL…
CREC-2026-02-23-pt1-PgD206 2026-02-23 119 2     Daily Digest/House of Representatives HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCHAMBER D206 D207   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 35 (Monday, February 23, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D206-D207] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page D206]] House of Representatives Chamber Action Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 14 public bills, H.R. 7640- 7653; and 5 resolutions, H. Res. 1070-1074 were introduced. Pages H2257-58 Additional Cosponsors: Pages H2258-59 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: H.R. 4294, to direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a pilot program with respect to the sale of blue catfish caught within the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-510); H.R. 6365, to require the Secretary of the Interior to issue a right- of-way for an emergency exit on certain National Park Service land in the State of Virginia, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-511); H.R. 3340, to provide for the standardization, publication, and accessibility of data relating to public outdoor recreational use of Federal waterways, and for other purposes (H. Rept. 119-512); H.R. 2130, to require the Bureau of Indian Affairs to process and complete all mortgage packages associated with residential and business mortgages on Indian land by certain deadlines, and for other purposes (H. Rept. 119-513); and H.R. 3073, to confer jurisdiction on the State of Utah with respect to civil causes of action arising on or within the Indian lands of the Shivwits Band of Paiutes, and for other purposes (H. Rept. 119-514). Page H2257 Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed Representative Taylor to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. Page H2237 Recess: The House recessed at 12…
CREC-2026-02-23-pt1-PgD207-2 2026-02-23 119 2     Daily Digest/NEW PUBLIC LAWS HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDNEWPUBLAWS D207 D207   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 35 (Monday, February 23, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Page D207] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] NEW PUBLIC LAWS (For last listing of Public Laws, see Daily Digest, p. D186) H.J. Res. 142, disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025. Signed on February 18, 2026. (Public Law 119-78) S. 3705, to provide for the creation of a congressional time capsule in commemoration of the semiquincentennial of the United States. Signed on February 18, 2026. (Public Law 119-79)
CREC-2026-02-23-pt1-PgD207 2026-02-23 119 2     Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCMEETINGS D207 D207   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 35 (Monday, February 23, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Page D207] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings HOMEOWNER ENERGY FREEDOM ACT; HOME APPLIANCE PROTECTION AND AFFORDABILITY ACT Committee on Rules: Full Committee held a hearing on H.R. 4758, the ``Homeowner Energy Freedom Act''; and H.R. 4626, the ``Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act''. The Committee granted, by a record vote of 6-3, a rule providing for consideration of H.R. 4626, the ``Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act'', and H.R. 4758, the ``Homeowner Energy Freedom Act''. The rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4626, the ``Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act'', under a closed rule. The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. The rule provides that, in lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Energy and Commerce now printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 119-20 shall be considered as adopted and the bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. The rule waives all points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended. The rule provides one hour of general debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce or their respective designees. The rule provides one motion to recommit. The rule further provides for consideration of H.R. 4758, the ``Homeowner Energy Freedom Act'', under a closed rule. The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. The rule provides that the bill shall be considered as read. The rule waives all points of order against provisions in the bill. The rule provides one hour of general debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ene…
CREC-2026-02-20-pt1-PgD202-3 2026-02-20 119 2     Daily Digest/House of Representatives HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCHAMBER D202 D203   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 34 (Friday, February 20, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D202-D203] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 38 public bills, H.R. 7601- 7638; 1 private bill, H.R. 7639; and 2 resolutions, H. Res. 1068-1069, were introduced. Pages H2233-34 Additional Cosponsors: Pages H2235-36 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: H.R. 7412, to amend the Small Business Act to establish the Office of Whistleblower Awards, and for other purposes (H. Rept. 119-499); H.R. 7401, to require employees of the Small Business Administration to certify that the employee does not have any prohibited conflicts of interest with respect to loans in which the employee is involved, and for other purposes (H. Rept. 119-500); H.R. 390, to utilize the Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response to Operations project of NASA to improve aerial responses to wildfires, and for other purposes, with amendments (H. Rept. 119-501); H.R. 2600, to require the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to establish a program to identify, evaluate, acquire, and disseminate commercial Earth remote sensing data and imagery in order to satisfy the scientific, operational, and educational requirements of the Administration, and for other purposes (H. Rept. 119-502); H.R. 3679, to require the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop resources for small businesses in utilizing artificial intelligence, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-503); H.R. 2958, to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require that the Employee Benefit Security Administration submit an annual report to Congress on adverse inter…
CREC-2026-02-19-pt1-PgD199-3 2026-02-19 119 2     Daily Digest/House of Representatives HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCHAMBER D199 D199     172 Cong. Rec. D199 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 33 (Thursday, February 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 33 (Thursday, February 19, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Page D199] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action The House was not in session today. The House will meet in Pro Forma session at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026.
CREC-2026-02-19-pt1-PgD199-4 2026-02-19 119 2     Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCMEETINGS D199 D199     172 Cong. Rec. D199 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 33 (Thursday, February 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 33 (Thursday, February 19, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Page D199] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No hearings were held. Joint Meetings No joint committee meetings were held.
CREC-2026-02-17-pt1-PgD197-3 2026-02-17 119 2     Daily Digest/House of Representatives HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCHAMBER D197 D197   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 32 (Tuesday, February 17, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Page D197] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 13 public bills, H.R. 7588- 7600; and 2 resolutions, H.J. Res. 150; and H. Res. 1067, were introduced. Pages H2227-28 Additional Cosponsors: Page H2229 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: H.R. 1028, to modify eligibility requirements for amateur sports governing organizations, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-497); and H.R. 7396, to establish an Office of Native American Affairs within the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes (H. Rept. 119-498). Page H2227 Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed Representative Smith (NJ) to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. Page H2227 Quorum Calls--Votes: There were no Yea and Nay votes, and there were no Recorded votes. There were no quorum calls. Adjournment: 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     Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCMEETINGS D197 D197     172 Cong. Rec. D197 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 32 (Tuesday, February 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 32 (Tuesday, February 17, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Page D197] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No hearings were held. Joint Meetings No joint committee meetings were held.
CREC-2026-02-13-pt1-PgD195-3 2026-02-13 119 2     Daily Digest/House of Representatives HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCHAMBER D195 D195   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 31 (Friday, February 13, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Page D195] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 21 public bills, H.R. 7567- 7587; and 2 resolutions, H. Res. 1065-1066 were introduced. Page H224 Additional Cosponsors: Page H2225 Reports Filed: There were no reports filed today. Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed Representative Simpson to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. Page H2223 Senate Referral: S. Con. Res. 25 was held at the desk. Page H2223 Senate Messages: Messages from the Senate received by the Clerk and subsequently presented to the House today appear on page H2223. Quorum Calls--Votes: There were no Yea and Nay votes, and there were no Recorded votes. There were no quorum calls. Adjournment: 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     Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCMEETINGS D195 D195     172 Cong. Rec. D195 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 31 (Friday, February 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 31 (Friday, February 13, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Page D195] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No hearings were held. Joint Meetings No joint committee meetings were held.
CREC-2026-02-12-pt1-PgD193-2 2026-02-12 119 2     Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCMEETINGS D193 D193   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 30 (Thursday, February 12, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Page D193] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES Committee on Veterans' Affairs: Full Committee held a markup on H.R. 6047, the ``Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026''; H.R. 3726, the ``Fisher House Availability Act of 2025''; H.R. 3482, the ``Veterans Community Care Scheduling Improvement Act''; H.R. 785, the ``Representing our Seniors at VA Act of 2025''; and H.R. 2148, the ``Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, and Retirement Act''. H.R. 3726, H.R. 785, H.R. 3482, H.R. 6047, and H.R. 2148 were ordered reported, as amended. Joint Meetings No joint committee meetings were held.
CREC-2026-02-12-pt1-PgD193 2026-02-12 119 2     Daily Digest/House of Representatives HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCHAMBER D193 D193   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 30 (Thursday, February 12, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Page D193] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 47 public bills, H.R. 7520- 7566; and 5 resolutions, H.J. Res. 149; and H. Res. 1061-1064 were introduced. Pages H2217-19 Additional Cosponsors: Page H2221 Report Filed: A report was filed today as follows: H.R. 2870, to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide compensatory time for employees in the private sector, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-496). Page H2217 Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act: The House passed H.R. 2189, to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, by a yea-and-nay vote of 233 yeas to 185 nays, Roll No. 70. Pages H2190-H2204 Pursuant to the Rule, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 119-18 shall be considered as adopted, in lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill. Pages H2190-91 H. Res. 1057, the rule providing for consideration of the bills (S. 1383), (H.R. 2189), (H.R. 261), and (H.R. 3617) was agreed to yesterday, February 11th. Work Period Designation: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he designated the period from Thursday, February 12, 2026, through Sunday, February 22, 2026, as a ``district work period'' under clause 13 of rule 1. Page H2211 Clerk to Correct Engrossment: Agreed by unanimous consent that the Clerk be directed to make the changes…
CREC-2026-02-11-pt1-PgD183 2026-02-11 119 2     Daily Digest/House of Representatives HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCHAMBER D183 D184   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D183-D184] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 39 public bills, H.R. 7481- 7519; and 3 resolutions, H. Res. 1058-1060 were introduced. Pages H2185-87 Additional Cosponsors: Pages H2187-88 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: H. Res. 1057, providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 261) to amend the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to prohibit requiring an authorization for the installation, continued presence, operation, maintenance, repair, or recovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a national marine sanctuary if such activities have previously been authorized by a Federal or State agency; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3617) to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to secure the supply of critical energy resources, including critical minerals and other materials, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules (H. Rept. 119-493); H.R. 3495, to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to clarify the definition of employee as it relates to direct sellers and real estate agents, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119- 494); and H.R. 6472, to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide fo…
CREC-2026-02-11-pt1-PgD184 2026-02-11 119 2     Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCMEETINGS D184 D186   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D184-D186] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings POTENTIAL DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY SHUTDOWN IMPACTS Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Homeland Security held a hearing entitled ``Potential DHS Shutdown Impacts''. Testimony was heard from Admiral Thomas Allan, Vice Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard; Matthew Quinn, Deputy Director, U.S. Secret Service; and the following Department of [[Page D185]] Homeland Security officials: Madhu Gottumukkala, Acting Director, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency; Ha Nguyen McNeill, Acting Administrator, Transportation Security Administration; and Gregg Phillips, Associate Administrator, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency. BUILDING AN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE-READY AMERICA: SAFER WORKPLACES THROUGH SMARTER TECHNOLOGY Committee on Education and the Workforce: Subcommittee on Workforce Protections held a hearing entitled ``Building an AI-Ready America: Safer Workplaces Through Smarter Technology''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses. LOWERING HEALTH CARE COSTS FOR ALL AMERICANS: AN EXAMINATION OF THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG SUPPLY CHAIN Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Health held a hearing entitled ``Lowering Health Care Costs for All Americans: An Examination of the Prescription Drug Supply Chain''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses. OVERSIGHT OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Committee on Financial Services: Full Committee held a hearing entitled ``Oversight of the Securities and Exchange Commission''. Testimony was heard from Paul Atkins, Chairman, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. HOMEOWNERSHIP AND THE ROLE OF THE SECONDARY MORTGAGE MARKET Committee on Financial Services: Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance held a hearing entitled ``H…
CREC-2026-02-11-pt1-PgD186 2026-02-11 119 2     Daily Digest/NEW PUBLIC LAWS HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDNEWPUBLAWS D186 D186   [{"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "269"}] 172 Cong. Rec. D186 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Page D186] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] NEW PUBLIC LAWS (For last listing of Public Laws, see Daily Digest, p. D168) S. 269, to improve coordination between Federal and State agencies and the Do Not Pay working system. Signed on February 10, 2026. (Public Law 119-77)
CREC-2026-02-10-pt1-PgD175 2026-02-10 119 2     Daily Digest/House of Representatives HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCHAMBER D175 D176   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 28 (Tuesday, February 10, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D175-D176] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 24 public bills, H.R. 7457- 7480; and 10 resolutions, H. Con. Res. 74; and H. Res. 1048-1056 were introduced. Pages H2117-19 Additional Cosponsors: Pages H2119-20 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: H.R. 2869, to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require that the Employee Benefit Security Administration make an annual report to Congress on investigations, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-491); and H.R. 6392, to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to recognize students who have completed secondary school education in a home school setting as high school graduates, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-492). Page H2117 Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed Representative Cloud to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. Page H2099 Recess: The House recessed at 11:08 a.m. and reconvened at 12 p.m. Page H2106 Committee Election: The House agreed to H. Res. 1048, electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives. Page H2115 Recess: The House recessed at 1:24 p.m. and reconvened at 8:30 p.m. Page H2115 Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act, Undersea Cable Protection Act, and Securing America's Critical Minerals Supply Act--Rule for Consideration: The House failed to agr…
CREC-2026-02-10-pt1-PgD176 2026-02-10 119 2     Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCMEETINGS D176 D178   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 28 (Tuesday, February 10, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D176-D178] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings THE SCIENCE OF READING Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies held a hearing entitled ``The Science of Reading''. Testimony was heard from Larry Saulsberry, Director, Teaching and Learning for Literacy, Huntsville City Schools, Alabama; and public witnesses. V-22 OSPREY PROGRAM UPDATE Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces; and Subcommittee on Readiness held a joint hearing entitled ``V-22 Osprey Program Update''. Testimony was heard from Vice Admiral John E. Dougherty IV, Commander, Naval Air Systems Command, U.S. Navy; Diana Moldafsky, Director, Defense Capabilities and Management, Government Accountability Office; and Brigadier General David C. Walsh, Program Executive Officer for Air Anti-Submarine Warfare, Assault and Special Mission Programs, U.S. Navy. DEFENDING FAITH AND FAMILIES AGAINST GOVERNMENT OVERREACH: MAHMOUD V. TAYLOR Committee on Education and the Workforce: Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education held a hearing entitled ``Defending Faith and Families Against Government Overreach: Mahmoud v. Taylor''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses. MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade held a markup on H.R. 1566, the ``Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act''; H.R. 7390, the ``Safely Ensuring Lives Future Deployment and Research in Vehicle Evolution (SELF DRIVE) Act of 2026''; H.R. 7389, the ``Motor Vehicle Modernization Act of 2026''; H.R. 5221, the ``PART Act''; H.R. 2110, the ``Safe Vehicle Access for Survivors Act''; H.R. 6688, the ``ADAS Functionality and Integrity Act''; H.R…
CREC-2026-02-09-pt1-PgD166-3 2026-02-09 119 2     Daily Digest/House of Representatives HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCHAMBER D166 D167   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D166-D167] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 44 public bills, H.R. 7413- 7456; and 5 resolutions, H. Res. 1043-1047 were introduced. Pages H2094-95 Additional Cosponsors: Pages H2097-98 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: H.R. 2294, to reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 (H. Rept. 119-489, Part 1); and H. Res. 1042, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearms laws [[Page D167]] to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 261) to amend the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to prohibit requiring an authorization for the installation, continued presence, operation, maintenance, repair, or recovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a national marine sanctuary if such activities have previously been authorized by a Federal or State agency; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3617) to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to secure the supply of critical energy resources, including critical minerals and other materials, and for other purposes; and for other purposes (H. Rept. 119-490). Pages H2093-94 Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed Representative Smith (NE) to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. Page H2043 Recess: The House recessed at 12:22 p.m. and reconvened at 2 p.m. Page H2046 Recess: The House recessed at 2…
CREC-2026-02-09-pt1-PgD167 2026-02-09 119 2     Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCMEETINGS D167 D168   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D167-D168] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings LAW-ENFORCEMENT INNOVATE TO DE-ESCALATE ACT; UNDERSEA CABLE PROTECTION ACT OF 2025; SECURING AMERICA'S CRITICAL MINERALS SUPPLY ACT Committee on Rules: Full Committee held a hearing on H.R. 2189, the ``Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act''; H.R. 261, the ``Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025''; and H.R. 3617, the ``Securing America's Critical Minerals Supply Act''. The Committee granted, by a record vote of 8-3, a rule providing for consideration of H.R. 2189, the ``Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act'', H.R. 261, the ``Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025'', and [[Page D168]] H.R. 3617, the ``Securing America's Critical Minerals Supply Act''. The rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2189, the ``Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act'', under a closed rule. The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. The rule provides that, in lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 119-18 shall be considered as adopted and the bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. The rule waives all points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended. The rule provides one hour of general debate equally divided among and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary or their respective designees and the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means or their respective designees. The rule provides one motion to recommit. The rule further provides for consideration of H.R. 261, the ``Undersea Cable Protection Act'', under a closed rule. The rule waives all point…
CREC-2026-02-09-pt1-PgD168 2026-02-09 119 2     Daily Digest/NEW PUBLIC LAWS HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDNEWPUBLAWS D168 D168   [{"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "3424"}] 172 Cong. Rec. D168 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Page D168] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] NEW PUBLIC LAWS (For last listing of Public Laws, see Daily Digest, p. D159) S. 3424, to amend titles 11 and 28, United States Code, to modify the compensation payable to trustees serving in cases under chapter 7 of title 11, United States Code, to extend the term of certain temporary offices of bankruptcy judges. Signed on February 6, 2026. (Public Law 119-76)
CREC-2026-02-05-pt1-PgD163-2 2026-02-05 119 2     Daily Digest/House of Representatives HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCHAMBER D163 D163   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 26 (Thursday, February 5, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Page D163] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 27 public bills, H.R. 7386- 7412; and 2 resolutions, H. Res. 1040-1041, were introduced. Pages H2040-41 Additional Cosponsors: Page H2042 Reports Filed: There were no reports filed today. Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed Representative Newhouse to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. Page H2039 Quorum Calls--Votes: There were no Yea and Nay votes, and there were no Recorded votes. There were no quorum calls. Adjournment: 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     Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCMEETINGS D163 D163     172 Cong. Rec. D163 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 26 (Thursday, February 5, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 26 (Thursday, February 5, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Page D163] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No hearings were held. Joint Meetings No joint committee meetings were held.
CREC-2026-02-04-pt1-PgD156 2026-02-04 119 2     Daily Digest/House of Representatives HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCHAMBER D156 D157   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D156-D157] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 46 public bills, H.R. 7340- 7385; and 4 resolutions, H. Res. 1036-1039, were introduced. Pages H2029-31 Additional Cosponsors: Pages H2032-33 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: H.R. 1355, to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to reauthorize the Weatherization Assistance Program, direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a weatherization readiness program, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-480); H.R. 3474, to clarify that the installation of mechanical insulation property is an energy or water efficiency measure that may be used in Federal buildings for purposes of section 543(f) of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act, and for other purposes (H. Rept. 119-481); H.R. 3699, to prohibit States or local governments from prohibiting or limiting the connection, reconnection, modification, installation, transportation, distribution, or expansion of an energy service based on the type or source of energy to be delivered, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-482); H.R. 4690, to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to repeal certain Federal building energy efficiency performance standards, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-483, Part 1); H.R. 4758, to repeal provisions of Public Law 117-169 relating to taxpayer subsidies for home electrification, and for other purposes (H. Rept. 119-484); H.R. 1343, to require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to submit to Congress a plan for the Assistant Secretar…
CREC-2026-02-04-pt1-PgD157 2026-02-04 119 2     Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCMEETINGS D157 D159   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D157-D159] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings RUNAWAY COLLEGE SPENDING MEETS THE WORKING FAMILIES TAX CUTS Committee on Education and Workforce: Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development held a hearing entitled ``Runaway College Spending Meets the Working Families Tax Cuts''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses. EVALUATING FIRSTNET: PERFORMANCE, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND REAUTHORIZATION Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Communications and Technology held a hearing entitled ``Evaluating FirstNet: Performance, Accountability, and Reauthorization''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses. MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Energy held a markup on H.R. 7305, the ``Energy [[Page D158]] Threat Analysis Center Act of 2026''; H.R. 7258, the ``Energy Emergency Leadership Act''; H.R. 7257, the ``Securing Community Upgrades for a Resilient Grid Act''; H.R. 7272, the ``Pipeline Cybersecurity Preparedness Act''; and H.R. 7266, the ``Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity Act''. H.R. 7305, H.R. 7258, H.R. 7257, and H.R. 7272 were forwarded to the full Committee, without amendment. H.R. 7266 was forwarded to the full Committee, as amended. THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE FINANCIAL STABILITY OVERSIGHT COUNCIL Committee on Financial Services: Full Committee held a hearing entitled ``The Annual Report of the Financial Stability Oversight Council''. Testimony was heard from Scott Bessent, Chairperson, Financial Stability Oversight Council, Department of the Treasury. A NEW DAY AT THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION: RESTORING ACCOUNTABILITY, DUE PROCESS, AND PUBLIC CONFIDENCE Committee on Financial Services: Subcommittee on Capital Markets held a hearing entitled ``A New Day at the SEC: Restoring Accountability, Due…
CREC-2026-02-04-pt1-PgD159 2026-02-04 119 2     Daily Digest/NEW PUBLIC LAWS HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDNEWPUBLAWS D159 D159   [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "7148"}] 172 Cong. Rec. D159 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Page D159] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] NEW PUBLIC LAWS (For last listing of Public Laws, see Daily Digest, p. D119) H.R. 7148, making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. Signed on February 3, 2026. (Public Law 119-75)
CREC-2026-02-03-pt1-PgD147-2 2026-02-03 119 2     Daily Digest/House of Representatives HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCHAMBER D147 D148   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 24 (Tuesday, February 3, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D147-D148] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 16 public bills, H.R. 7323- 7338; 1 private bill, H.R. 7339; and 4 resolutions, H. Con. Res. 73; and H. Res. 1033-1035, were introduced. Pages H1975-76 Additional Cosponsors: Pages H1976-77 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: H. Res. 1032, providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 7148) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution [[Page D148]] (H.J. Res. 142) disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4090) to codify certain provisions of certain Executive Orders relating to domestic mining and hardrock mineral resources, and for other purposes (H. Rept. 119-478); and H.R. 7008, to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to require certain restrictions on stocks for Members of Congress and their spouses and dependents, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119- 479). Page H1975 Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed Representative Ezell to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. Page H1951 Recess: The House recessed at 11:06 a.m. and reconvened at 11:15 a.m. Page H1959 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026: The House agreed to the Senate amendments to H.…
CREC-2026-02-03-pt1-PgD148 2026-02-03 119 2     Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCMEETINGS D148 D149   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 24 (Tuesday, February 3, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D148-D149] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies held an oversight hearing on the Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General. Testimony was heard from John Walk, Inspector General, Department of Agriculture. BUILDING AN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE -READY AMERICA: ADOPTING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AT WORK Committee on Education and Workforce: Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions held a hearing entitled ``Building an AI-Ready America: Adopting AI at Work''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses. OVERSIGHT OF FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION: ADVANCING AFFORDABLE AND RELIABLE ENERGY FOR ALL AMERICANS Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Energy held a hearing entitled ``Oversight of FERC: Advancing Affordable and Reliable Energy for All Americans''. Testimony was heard from the following Department of Energy officials: Judy Chang, Commissioner, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; David LaCerte, Commissioner, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; David Rosner, Commissioner, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; Lindsay S. See, Commissioner, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; and Laura V. Swett, Chairman, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. [[Page D149]] COMMON SCHEMES, REAL HARM: EXAMINING FRAUD IN MEDICARE AND MEDICAID Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing entitled ``Common Schemes, Real Harm: Examining Fraud in Medicare and Medicaid''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses. U.S. POLICY TOWARD LEBANON: OBSTACLES TO DISMANTLING HEZBOLLAH'S GRIP ON POWER Committee on Foreign Affairs: Middle…
CREC-2026-02-02-pt1-PgD137-2 2026-02-02 119 2     Daily Digest/House of Representatives HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCHAMBER D137 D138   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D137-D138] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 18 public bills, H.R. 7305- 7322; and 6 resolutions, H.J. Res. 147-148; H. Con. Res. 72; and H. Res. 1029-1031, were introduced. Pages H1948-49 Additional Cosponsors: Pages H1949-50 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: H.R. 6536, to require the Federal banking agencies to study improving the growth, capital adequacy, and profitability of rural depository institutions, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119- 473); H.R. 6547, to amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to provide an exception to the least-cost resolution requirement, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-474); H.R. 6556, to prohibit the use of certain concentration limit exceptions with respect to mergers involving a failed bank unless the applicable agency determines such use is necessary to prevent significant economic disruption or significant adverse effects on financial stability, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-475); H.R. 4242, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize the National Firearms Act to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-476); and H.R. 2072, to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects (H. Rept. 119-477). Pages H1947-48 Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed Representative Taylor to act as Speaker pro tempore for today…
CREC-2026-02-02-pt1-PgD138 2026-02-02 119 2     Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCMEETINGS D138 D139   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D138-D139] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings REPORT TO ACCOMPANY THE RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THAT THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FIND FORMER PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES WILLIAM J. CLINTON IN CONTEMPT OF CONGRESS; REPORT TO ACCOMPANY THE RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THAT THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FIND FORMER UNITED STATES SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY R. CLINTON IN CONTEMPT OF CONGRESS; SENATE AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026; DISAPPROVING THE ACTION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COUNCIL IN APPROVING THE D.C. INCOME AND FRANCHISE TAX CONFORMITY AND REVISION TEMPORARY AMENDMENT ACT OF 2025; CRITICAL MINERAL DOMINANCE ACT Committee on Rules: Full Committee held a hearing on legislation on the Report to accompany the Resolution Recommending that the House of Representatives find former President of the United States William J. Clinton in Contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform; legislation on the Report to accompany the Resolution Recommending that the House of Representatives find former United States Secretary of State Hillary R. Clinton in Contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform; the Senate amendments to H.R. 7148, the ``Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026''; H.J. Res. 142, disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025; and H.R. 4090, the ``Critical Mineral Dominance Act''. The Committee granted, by a record vote of 8-4, a rule providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 7148, the ``Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026'', H.J. Res. 142, Disapproving the action of…
CREC-2026-01-30-pt1-PgD132-2 2026-01-30 119 2     Daily Digest/House of Representatives HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCHAMBER D132 D133   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 22 (Friday, January 30, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D132-D133] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 32 public bills, H.R. 7273- 7304; and 8 resolutions, H.J. Res. 145-146; H. Con. Res. 71; and H. Res. 1024-1028, were introduced. Pages H1920-21 Additional Cosponsors: Pages H1922-23 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: H.R. 4626, to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing any new or amended energy conservation standard for a product that is not technologically feasible and economically justified, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-470); H.R. 2853, to combat organized crime involving the illegal acquisition of retail goods and cargo for the purpose of selling those illegally obtained goods through physical and online retail marketplaces, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-471); and H.R. 2189, to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-472). Page H1920 Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed Representative Griffith to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. Page H1919 [[Page D133]] Quorum Calls--Votes: There were no Yea and Nay votes, and there were no Recorded votes. There were no quorum calls. Adjournment: 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     Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCMEETINGS D133 D133     172 Cong. Rec. D133 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 22 (Friday, January 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 22 (Friday, January 30, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Page D133] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No hearings were held. Joint Meetings No joint committee meetings were held.
CREC-2026-01-29-pt1-PgD129-2 2026-01-29 119 2     Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCMEETINGS D129 D129     172 Cong. Rec. D129 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 21 (Thursday, January 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 21 (Thursday, January 29, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Page D129] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No hearings were held. Joint Meetings No joint committee meetings were held.
CREC-2026-01-29-pt1-PgD129 2026-01-29 119 2     Daily Digest/House of Representatives HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCHAMBER D129 D129     172 Cong. Rec. D129 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 21 (Thursday, January 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 21 (Thursday, January 29, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Page D129] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action The House was not in session today. The House will meet in Pro Forma session at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 30, 2026.
CREC-2026-01-28-pt1-PgD125-2 2026-01-28 119 2     Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCMEETINGS D125 D125     172 Cong. Rec. D125 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 20 (Wednesday, January 28, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 20 (Wednesday, January 28, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Page D125] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No hearings were held. Joint Meetings No joint committee meetings were held.
CREC-2026-01-28-pt1-PgD125 2026-01-28 119 2     Daily Digest/House of Representatives HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCHAMBER D125 D125     172 Cong. Rec. D125 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 20 (Wednesday, January 28, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 20 (Wednesday, January 28, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Page D125] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page D125]] House of Representatives Chamber Action The House was not in session today. The House will meet in Pro Forma session at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 30, 2026.
CREC-2026-01-27-pt1-PgD119-2 2026-01-27 119 2     Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCMEETINGS D119 D119     172 Cong. Rec. D119 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 19 (Tuesday, January 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 19 (Tuesday, January 27, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Page D119] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No hearings were held. Joint Meetings No joint committee meetings were held.
CREC-2026-01-27-pt1-PgD119-3 2026-01-27 119 2     Daily Digest/NEW PUBLIC LAWS HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDNEWPUBLAWS D119 D120   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 19 (Tuesday, January 27, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D119-D120] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] NEW PUBLIC LAWS (For last listing of Public Laws, see Daily Digest, p. D87) H.R. 224, to amend section 102(a)(20) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to require the exclusion of service-connected disability compensation when determining whether a person is a person of low and moderate income, a person of low income, or a person of moderate income. Signed on January 20, 2026. (Public Law 119-70) H.R. 1823, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Comptroller General of the United States to report on certain funding shortfalls in the Department of Veterans Affairs. Signed on January 20, 2026. (Public Law 119-71) H.R. 4446, to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the conditions under which the Secretary of Veterans Affairs is required to redevelop the individualized vocational rehabilitation plan for a veteran. Signed on January 20, 2026. (Public Law 119-72) H.R. 4323, to provide for the vacating of certain convictions and expungement of certain arrests of victims of human trafficking. Signed on January 23, 2026. (Public Law 119-73) H.R. 6938, making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. Signed on January 23, 2026. (Public Law 119- 74) [[Page D120]]
CREC-2026-01-27-pt1-PgD119 2026-01-27 119 2     Daily Digest/House of Representatives HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCHAMBER D119 D119   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 19 (Tuesday, January 27, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Page D119] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page D119]] House of Representatives Chamber Action Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 34 public bills, H.R. 7239- 7272; and 5 resolutions, H.J. Res. 144; and H. Res. 1020-1023 were introduced. Pages H1914-15 Additional Cosponsors: Pages H1916-17 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: H.R. 5183, to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to establish a uniform 60-day congressional review period for District of Columbia laws, to clarify the expedited procedures applicable to consideration of resolutions of disapproval of District of Columbia laws, to authority the use of resolutions of disapproval to disapprove provisions of District of Columbia laws and District of Columbia executive orders and regulations, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-463, Part 1); H.R. 1295, to amend chapter 9 of title 5, United States Code, to reauthorize the executive reorganization authority of the President and to ensure efficient executive reorganization, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-464, Part 1); H.R. 6978, to direct the Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to conduct a review of certain approved immigration benefit requests, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-465); H.R. 3497, to establish a medal of service for law enforcement officers and first responders, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-466); H.R. 1958, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that aliens who have been convicted of defrauding the United States Government or the unlawful receipt of public benefits are inadmissible and deportable, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-…
CREC-2026-01-26-pt1-PgD113-3 2026-01-26 119 2     Daily Digest/House of Representatives HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCHAMBER D113 D113     172 Cong. Rec. D113 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 17 (Monday, January 26, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 17 (Monday, January 26, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Page D113] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action The House was not in session today. The House will meet in Pro Forma session at 12:30 pm on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
CREC-2026-01-26-pt1-PgD113-4 2026-01-26 119 2     Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCMEETINGS D113 D113     172 Cong. Rec. D113 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 17 (Monday, January 26, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 17 (Monday, January 26, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Page D113] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No hearings were held. Joint Meetings No joint committee meetings were held.
CREC-2026-01-26-pt2-PgD115-3 2026-01-26 119 2     Daily Digest/House of Representatives HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCHAMBER D115 D115     172 Cong. Rec. D115 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 17 (Monday, January 26, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 17 (Monday, January 26, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Page D115] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action The House was not in session today. The House will meet in Pro Forma session at 12:30 pm on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
CREC-2026-01-26-pt2-PgD115-4 2026-01-26 119 2     Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCMEETINGS D115 D115     172 Cong. Rec. D115 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 17 (Monday, January 26, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 17 (Monday, January 26, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Page D115] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No hearings were held. Joint Meetings No joint committee meetings were held.
CREC-2026-01-23-pt1-PgD111-3 2026-01-23 119 2     Daily Digest/House of Representatives HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCHAMBER D111 D111   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 16 (Friday, January 23, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Page D111] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 4 public bills, H.R. 7235- 7238; and 1 resolution, H. Res. 1019 were introduced. Pages H1911-12 Additional Cosponsors: Page H1912 Reports Filed: There were no reports filed today. Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed Representative Bost to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. Page H1911 Quorum Calls--Votes: There were no Yea and Nay votes, and there were no Recorded votes. There were no quorum calls. Adjournment: 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     Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCMEETINGS D111 D111     172 Cong. Rec. D111 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 16 (Friday, January 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 16 (Friday, January 23, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Page D111] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No hearings were held. Joint Meetings No joint committee meetings were held.
CREC-2026-01-22-pt2-PgD105-3 2026-01-22 119 2     Daily Digest/House of Representatives HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCHAMBER D105 D106   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D105-D106] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 40 public bills, H.R. 7195- 7234; and 6 resolutions, H.J. Res. 142-143; and H. Res. 1015-1018 were introduced. Pages H1349-51 Additional Cosponsors: Pages H1351-52 Report Filed: A report was filed today as follows: H. Res. 1014, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7148) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; and for other purposes (H. Rept. 119-462). Page H1349 Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed Representative Valadao to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. Page H1175 Recess: The House recessed at 10:16 a.m. and reconvened at 10:30 a.m. Page H1183 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026: The House passed H.R. 7147, making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, by a yea-and-nay vote of 220 yeas to 207 nays, Roll No. 42. Pages H1177-83, H1299-H1317, H1330, H1299-H1317 H. Res. 1014, the rule providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 7148) and (H.R. 7147) was agreed to by a recorded vote of 214 ayes to 213 noes, Roll No. 41, after the amendment by Representative Foxx was agreed to by a yea-and-nay vote of 427 yeas with none voting ``nay'', Roll No. 40, and the previous q…
CREC-2026-01-22-pt2-PgD106 2026-01-22 119 2     Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCMEETINGS D106 D109   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D106-D109] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings EXAMINING THE POLICIES AND PRIORITIES OF THE MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION Committee on Education and Workforce: Subcommittee on Workforce Protections held a hearing entitled ``Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Mine Safety and Health Administration''. Testimony was heard from Wayne Palmer, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health, Mine Safety and Health Administration, Department of Labor. LOWERING HEALTH CARE COSTS FOR ALL AMERICANS: AN EXAMINATION OF HEALTH INSURANCE AFFORDABILITY Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Health held a hearing entitled ``Lowering Health Care Costs for All Americans: An Examination of Health Insurance Affordability''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses. CHEMICALS IN COMMERCE: LEGISLATIVE PROPOSAL TO MODERNIZE AMERICA'S CHEMICAL SAFETY LAW, STRENGTHEN CRITICAL SUPPLY CHAINS, AND GROW DOMESTIC MANUFACTURING Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Environment held a hearing entitled ``Chemicals in Commerce: Legislative Proposal to Modernize America's Chemical Safety Law, Strengthen Critical Supply Chains, and Grow Domestic Manufacturing''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses. MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES Committee on Financial Services: Full Committee held a markup on H.R. 7128, the ``TRIA Program Reauthorization Act of 2026''; H. Res. 1007, expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the use of artificial intelligence in the financial services and housing industries; H.R. 7056, the ``Community Bank Regulatory Tailoring Act''; H.R. 5877, the ``Combatting Money Laundering in Cyber Crime Act of 2025''; H.R. 1799, the ``Financial Reporting Threshold Modernization Act''; H.R. 6967, the ``Public Company Advisory Commit…
CREC-2026-01-21-pt1-PgD100 2026-01-21 119 2     Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCMEETINGS D100 D102   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 14 (Wednesday, January 21, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D100-D102] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings REVERSE THE CURSE: SKYROCKETING HEALTH CARE COSTS AND AMERICA'S FISCAL FUTURE Committee on the Budget: Full Committee held a hearing entitled ``Reverse the Curse: Skyrocketing Health Care Costs and America's Fiscal Future''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses. MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES Committee on Education and Workforce: Full Committee held a markup on H.R. 7082, the ``Fostering Learning and Excellence in Charter Schools Act''; H.R. 7086, the ``Equitable Access to School Facilities Act''; and H.R. 4624, the ``Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act''. H.R. 7082, H.R. 7086, and H.R. 4624 were ordered reported, as amended. MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES Committee on Energy and Commerce: Full Committee held a markup on H.R. 6409, the ``FENCES Act''; H.R. 4218, the ``CLEAR Act''; H.R. 6387, the ``FIRE Act''; H.R. 4214, the ``Clean Air and Building Infrastructure Improvement Act''; H.R. 161, the ``New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act''; H.R. 6373, the ``Air Permitting Improvements to Protect National Security Act''; H.R. 6398, the ``Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations Act''; H.R. 2072, to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects; H.R. 5200, the ``Emergency Reporting Act''; H.R. 5201, the ``Kari's Law Reporting Act''; and H.R. 2076, the ``LuLu's Law''. H.R. 6409, H.R. 4218, H.R. 6387, H.R. 4214, H.R. 6373, H.R. 6398, H.R. 2072, H.R. 5200, H.R. 5201, and H.R. 2076 were ordered reported, without amendment. H.R. 161 was ordered reported, as amended. OVERSIGHT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND THE FEDERAL HOUSING ADMINISTRATION Committee on Financial Service…
CREC-2026-01-21-pt1-PgD99-3 2026-01-21 119 2     Daily Digest/House of Representatives HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCHAMBER D99 D100   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 14 (Wednesday, January 21, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D99-D100] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 27 public bills, H.R. 7167- 7193; 1 private bill, H.R. 7194; and 3 resolutions, H.J. Res. 141; and H. Res. 1012-1013 were introduced. Pages H1170-72 Additional Cosponsors: Page H1173 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: H.R. 6502, to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require the Secretary of Education to develop requirements for institutions of higher education on formatting financial aid offer forms, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-460); and H.R. 6498, to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to increase transparency in college tuition for consumers, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-461). Page H1170 Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed Representative Newhouse to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. Page H1125 Recess: The House recessed at 10:38 a.m. and reconvened at 12 p.m. Page H1130 Recess: The House recessed at 1:09 p.m. and reconvened at 1:30 p.m. Page H1138 Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act: The House passed H.R. 6945, to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of States to use funds for pregnancy centers, by a yea-and-nay vote of 215 yeas to 209 nays, Roll No. 37. Pages H1139-47, H1155-56 Rejected the Moore (WI) motion to recommit the bill to the Committee on W…
CREC-2026-01-20-pt1-PgD94-3 2026-01-20 119 2     Daily Digest/House of Representatives HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCHAMBER D94 D95   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 13 (Tuesday, January 20, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D94-D95] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 20 public bills, H.R. 7147- 7166; and 2 resolutions, H. Res. 1010-1011 were introduced. Pages H947-48 Additional Cosponsors: Page H949 Report Filed: A report was filed today as follows: H. Res. 1009, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of States to use funds for pregnancy centers, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6359) to require institutions of higher education to disseminate information on the rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 140) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN (H. Rept. 119-459). Page H947 Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed Representative Williams (TX) to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. Page H927 Recess: The House recessed at 12:10 p.m. and reconvened at 2 p.m. Page H928 Recess: The House recessed at 2:08 p.m. and reconvened at 3:30 p.m. Page H929 Recess: The House recessed at 4:43 p.m. and reconvened at 6:30 p.m. …
CREC-2026-01-20-pt1-PgD95 2026-01-20 119 2     Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCMEETINGS D95 D95   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 13 (Tuesday, January 20, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Page D95] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings SUPPORTING PREGNANT AND PARENTING WOMEN AND FAMILIES ACT; PREGNANT STUDENTS' RIGHTS ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE RELATING TO PUBLIC LAND ORDER NO. 7917 Committee on Rules: Full Committee held a hearing on H.R. 6945, the ``Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act''; H.R. 6359, the ``Pregnant Students' Rights Act''; H.J. Res. 140, providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN. The Committee granted, by a record vote of 8-3, a rule providing for consideration of H.R. 6945, the ``Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act'', H.R. 6359, the ``Pregnant Students' Rights Act'', and H.J. Res. 140, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN. The rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6945, the ``Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act'', under a closed rule. The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. The rule provides that an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 119-17 shall be considered as adopted and the bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. The rule waives all points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended. The rule provides one hour of general debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Mean…
CREC-2026-01-16-pt1-PgD89-3 2026-01-16 119 2     Daily Digest/House of Representatives HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCHAMBER D89 D89   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 12 (Friday, January 16, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Page D89] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 20 public bills, H.R. 7127- 7146; and 2 resolutions, H. Res. 1007-1008 were introduced. Pages H923-24 Additional Cosponsors: Page H925 Report Filed: A report was filed today as follows: H.R. 1723, to clarify the rights of Indians and Indian Tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-458). Page H923 Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed Representative Begich to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. Page H923 Senate Message: Message from the Senate received by the Clerk and subsequently presented to the House today appears on page H923. Quorum Calls--Votes: There were no Yea and Nay votes, and there were no Recorded votes. There were no quorum calls. Adjournment: 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     Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCMEETINGS D89 D89     172 Cong. Rec. D89 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 12 (Friday, January 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 12 (Friday, January 16, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Page D89] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee meetings No hearings were held. Joint Meetings No joint committee meetings were held.
CREC-2026-01-15-pt1-PgD86-2 2026-01-15 119 2     Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCMEETINGS D86 D87   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 11 (Thursday, January 15, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D86-D87] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Communications and Technology held a markup on H.R. 6505, the ``Next Generation 9-1-1 Act''; H.R. 2076, the ``LuLu's Law''; H.R. 5200, the ``Emergency Reporting Act''; H.R. 5201, the ``Kari's Law Reporting Act''; H.R. 7022, the ``Mystic Alerts Act''; and H.R. 1519, the ``Public Safety Communications Act''. H.R. 6505, H.R. 2076, H.R. 5200, H.R. 5201, H.R. 7022, and H.R. 1519 were forwarded to the full Committee, without amendment. [[Page D87]] Joint Meetings No joint committee meetings were held.
CREC-2026-01-15-pt1-PgD86 2026-01-15 119 2     Daily Digest/House of Representatives HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCHAMBER D86 D86   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 11 (Thursday, January 15, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Page D86] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 45 public bills, H.R. 7082- 7126; and 6 resolutions, H. Con. Res. 70; and H. Res. 1002-1006 were introduced. Pages H918-20 Additional Cosponsors: Pages H921-22 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: H.R. 5577, to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-456); and H.R. 6644, to increase the supply of housing in America, and for other purposes, with amendments (H. Rept. 119-457, Part 1). Page H918 Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act: The House passed H.R. 2988, to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify requirements concerning the consideration of pecuniary and non-pecuniary factors, by a yea-and-nay vote of 213 yeas to 205 nays, Roll No. 31. Pages H897-H907 Rejected the Kaptur motion to recommit the bill to the Committee on Education and Workforce by a yea-and-nay vote of 206 yeas to 210 nays, Roll No. 30. Pages H905-07 Pursuant to the Rule, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and Workforce now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted. Pages H897-99 Agreed to: Huizenga amendment (No. 1 printed in part A of H. Rept. 119-440) that requires GAO to publish a study on brokerage accounts (by a yea-and-nay vote of 395 yeas to 22 nays, Roll No. 29). Pages H903-05 H. Res. 988, the rule providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 2988, H…
CREC-2026-01-15-pt1-PgD87 2026-01-15 119 2     Daily Digest/NEW PUBLIC LAWS HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDNEWPUBLAWS D87 D87   [{"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "222"}] 172 Cong. Rec. D87 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 11 (Thursday, January 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 11 (Thursday, January 15, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Page D87] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] NEW PUBLIC LAWS (For last listing of Public Laws, see Daily Digest, p. D12) S. 222, to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to allow schools that participate in the school lunch program to serve whole milk. Signed on January 14, 2026. (Public Law 119-69)
CREC-2026-01-14-pt1-PgD78 2026-01-14 119 2     Daily Digest/House of Representatives HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCHAMBER D78 D79   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 10 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D78-D79] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 32 public bills, H.R. 7050- 7081; and 6 resolutions, H. Res. 996-1001 were introduced. Pages H892-93 Additional Cosponsors: Pages H894-95 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: H.R. 6359, to require institutions of higher education to disseminate information on the rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-447); H.R. 5169, to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide a clear definition of adequate consideration for certain closely held stock, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-448); H.R. 681, to amend the Act of August 9, 1955 (commonly known as the ``Long-Term Leasing Act''), to authorize leases of up to 99 years for land held in trust for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah), and for other purposes (H. Rept. 119- 449); H.R. 4386, to amend the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to clarify entrance privileges for vehicles with respect to the America the Beautiful interagency pass, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-450, Part 1); H.R. 3903, to exchange non-Federal land held by the Chugach Alaska Corporation for certain Federal Land in the Chugach Region, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-451); H.R. 4467, to modify the boundary of the Vicksburg National Military Park in the State of Mississippi, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-452); H.R. 5910, to authorize leases of up to 99 years for land held in trust for fe…
CREC-2026-01-14-pt1-PgD79 2026-01-14 119 2     Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCMEETINGS D79 D81   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 10 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D79-D81] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings BUILDING AN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE-READY AMERICA Committee on Education and Workforce: Full Committee held a hearing entitled ``Building an AI-Ready America''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses. OVERSIGHT OF THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Communications and Technology held a hearing entitled ``Oversight of the Federal Communications Commission''. Testimony was heard from the following Federal Communications Commission officials: Brendan Carr, Chairman; Olivia Trusty, Commissioner; and Anna M. Gomez, Commissioner. EVALUATING THE OPERATIONS OF THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES (CFIUS) Committee on Financial Services: Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions held a hearing entitled ``Evaluating the Operations of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS)''. Testimony was heard from Chris Pilkerton, Assistant Secretary for Investment Security, Department of the Treasury. STRIKING THE RIGHT BALANCE SHEET Committee on Financial Services: Task Force on Monetary Policy, Treasury Market Resilience, and Economic Prosperity held a hearing entitled ``Striking the Right Balance Sheet''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses. [[Page D80]] WINNING THE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ARMS RACE AGAINST THE CHINESE COMMUNIST PARTY Committee on Foreign Affairs: Full Committee held a hearing entitled ``Winning the AI Arms Race Against the Chinese Communist Party''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses. MISCELLANEOUS MEASURE Committee on House Administration: Full Committee held a markup on H.R. 7008, the ``Stop Insider Trading Act''. H.R. 7008 was ordered reported, as amended. EXAMINI…
CREC-2026-01-13-pt1-PgD71 2026-01-13 119 2     Daily Digest/House of Representatives HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCHAMBER D71 D72   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D71-D72] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 26 public bills, H.R. 7024- 7049; and 6 resolutions, H. Res. 990-995 were introduced. Pages H717-18 Additional Cosponsors: Page H719 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: H.R. 2616, to require public elementary and middle schools that receive funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to obtain parental consent before changing a minor's gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name on any school form or sex-based accommodations, including locker rooms or bathrooms, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-441); H.R. 2617, to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to prevent the use of funds under such Act to teach or advance concepts related to gender ideology, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-442); H.R. 3453, to modify the program of grants to support high-quality charter schools, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-443); H.R. 2516, to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit political litmus tests in accreditation of institutions of higher education, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119- 444); H. Res. 992, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7006) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes (H. Rept. 119-445); and H.R. 580, to amend the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 to provide for regulatory impact analyses for certain rules, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-446, Part 1). Pages H716-17 Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he ap…
CREC-2026-01-13-pt1-PgD72 2026-01-13 119 2     Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCMEETINGS D72 D74   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D72-D74] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings WHO'S WATCHING THE KIDS? HOW EMPLOYERS, INNOVATORS, AND PARENTS ARE SOLVING AMERICA'S CHILD CARE CRUNCH Committee on Education and Workforce: Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education held a hearing entitled ``Who's Watching the Kids? How Employers, Innovators, and Parents Are Solving America's Child Care Crunch''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses. PROTECTING AMERICA'S ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE IN TODAY'S CYBER AND PHYSICAL THREAT LANDSCAPE Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Energy held a hearing entitled ``Protecting America's Energy Infrastructure in Today's Cyber and Physical Threat Landscape''. Testimony was heard from Alex Fitzsimmons, Acting Undersecretary of Energy and Director, Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response, Department of Energy; and public witnesses. [[Page D73]] EXAMINING LEGISLATIVE OPTIONS TO STRENGTHEN MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, ENSURE CONSUMER CHOICE AND AFFORDABILITY, AND CEMENT U.S. AUTOMOTIVE LEADERSHIP Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade held a hearing entitled ``Examining Legislative Options to Strengthen Motor Vehicle Safety, Ensure Consumer Choice and Affordability, and Cement U.S. Automotive Leadership''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses. DELIVERING FOR AMERICAN CONSUMERS: A REVIEW OF FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS AND REGULATIONS Committee on Financial Services: Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence held a hearing entitled ``Delivering for American Consumers: A Review of FinTech Innovations and Regulations''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses. DEFENSE THROUGH OFFENSE: EXAMINING U.S. CYBER CAPABILITIES TO DETER AND DISRUPT M…
CREC-2026-01-12-pt1-PgD61 2026-01-12 119 2     Daily Digest/House of Representatives HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCHAMBER D61 D62   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 8 (Monday, January 12, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D61-D62] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page D61]] House of Representatives Chamber Action Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 18 public bills, H.R. 7006- 7023; 5 resolutions, H.J. Res. 140; and H. Res. 986-987; 989 were introduced. Pages H654-55 Additional Cosponsors: Pages H656-57 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: H.R. 725, to take certain mineral interests into trust for the benefit of the Crow Tribe of Montana, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-436); H.R. 2860, to reauthorize the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Act to promote the protection of the resources of the Northwest Straits, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-437); H.R. 3168, to reauthorize the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977, and for other purposes (H. Rept. 119-438, Part 1); H.R. 1681, to require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to establish an interagency strike force to ensure that certain Federal land management agencies, including the organizational units of such agencies, prioritize the review of requests for communications use authorizations, and for other purposes (H. Rept. 119-439, Part 1); and H. Res. 988, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2988) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify requirements concerning the consideration of pecuniary and non- pecuniary factors, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2262) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exclude certain activities from hours worked, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2270) to amend the Fair L…
CREC-2026-01-12-pt1-PgD62 2026-01-12 119 2     Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCMEETINGS D62 D62   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 8 (Monday, January 12, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Page D62] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings FLEXIBILITY FOR WORKERS EDUCATION ACT; EMPOWERING EMPLOYER CHILD AND ELDER CARE SOLUTIONS ACT; TIPPED EMPLOYEE PROTECTION ACT; PROTECTING PRUDENT INVESTMENT OF RETIREMENT SAVINGS ACT; SAVE LOCAL BUSINESS ACT Committee on Rules: Full Committee held a hearing on H.R. 2262, the ``Flexibility for Workers Education Act''; H.R. 2270, the ``Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act''; H.R. 2312, the ``Tipped Employee Protection Act''; H.R. 2988, the ``Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act''; and H.R. 4366, the ``Save Local Business Act''. The Committee granted, by a record vote of 8-3, a rule providing for consideration of H.R. 2988, the ``Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act'', H.R. 2262, the ``Flexibility for Workers Education Act'', H.R. 2270, the ``Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act'', H.R. 2312, the ``Tipped Employee Protection Act'', and H.R. 4366, the ``Save Local Business Act''. The rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2988, the ``Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act'', under a structured rule. The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. The rule provides that the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and Workforce now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted and the bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. The rule waives all points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended. The rule provides one hour of general debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Education and Workforce or their respective designees. The rule makes in order only the further amendment printed in part A of the Rules Committee…
CREC-2026-01-09-pt1-PgD57-3 2026-01-09 119 2     Daily Digest/House of Representatives HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCHAMBER D57 D57   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 7 (Friday, January 9, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Page D57] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 14 public bills, H.R. 6992- 7005; and 3 resolutions, H.J. Res. 139; and H. Res. 984-985, were introduced. Pages H614-615 Additional Cosponsors: Page H616 Reports Filed: There were no reports filed today. Guest Chaplain: The prayer was offered by the Guest Chaplain, Major General William Green, Jr., Chief of Chaplains, U.S. Army, Washington, DC. Page H593 Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards Act: The House passed H.R. 5184, to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from enforcing energy efficiency standards applicable to manufactured housing, by a yea-and-nay vote of 263 yeas to 147 nays, Roll No. 12. Pages H595-604 Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ``To authorize the Secretary of Energy to transmit to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development recommendations for changes to preemptive energy conservation standards applicable to manufactured homes.''. Page H604 Pursuant to the Rule, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Energy and Commerce now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted. Page H595 H. Res. 977, the rule providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 4593), (H.R. 5184), and (H.R. 6938) was agreed to Wednesday, January 7th. Meeting Hour: Agreed by unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at noon on Monday, January 12, 2026 for morning-hour debate. Page H604 Quorum Calls--Votes: One yea-and-nay…
CREC-2026-01-09-pt1-PgD57-4 2026-01-09 119 2     Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCMEETINGS D57 D57     172 Cong. Rec. D57 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 7 (Friday, January 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 7 (Friday, January 9, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Page D57] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No hearings were held. Joint Meetings No joint committee meetings were held.
CREC-2026-01-08-pt1-PgD47-2 2026-01-08 119 2     Daily Digest/House of Representatives HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCHAMBER D47 D48   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D47-D48] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 18 public bills, H.R. 6974- 6991; and 4 resolutions, H.J. Res. 138; H. Con. Res. 69; and H. Res. 982-983, were introduced. Pages H251-52 Additional Cosponsors: Page H253 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: H.R. 178, to require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out activities to suppress wildfires, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-429, Part 1); H.R. 179, to direct the Secretary concerned to coordinate with impacted parties when conducting a forest management activity, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-430, Part 1); H.R. 2250, to reauthorize the National Landslide Preparedness Act, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-431, Part 1); H.R. 435, to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide direct hire authority to appoint individuals to Federal wildland firefighting and firefighting support positions in the Forest Service or the Department of the Interior, and for other purposes (H. Rept. 119-432, Part 1); H.R. 1110, to require the Secretary of Agriculture to develop and implement a strategy to increase opportunities to utilize livestock grazing as a means of wildfire risk reduction, with amendments (H. Rept. 119-433, Part 1); H.R. 2405, to direct the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to carry out activities to provide for white oak restoration, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119- 434, Part 1); and H.R. 839, to prohibit the implementation of a Land Protection Plan for Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119…
CREC-2026-01-08-pt1-PgD48 2026-01-08 119 2     Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCMEETINGS D48 D48     172 Cong. Rec. D48 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Page D48] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No hearings were held. Joint Meetings No joint committee meetings were held.
CREC-2026-01-08-pt2-PgD53-2 2026-01-08 119 2     Daily Digest/House of Representatives HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCHAMBER D53 D54   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D53-D54] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 18 public bills, H.R. 6974- 6991; and 4 resolutions, H.J. Res. 138; H. Con. Res. 69; and H. Res. 982-983, were introduced. Pages H251-52 Additional Cosponsors: Page H253 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: H.R. 178, to require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out activities to suppress wildfires, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-429, Part 1); H.R. 179, to direct the Secretary concerned to coordinate with impacted parties when conducting a forest management activity, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-430, Part 1); H.R. 2250, to reauthorize the National Landslide Preparedness Act, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-431, Part 1); H.R. 435, to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide direct hire authority to appoint individuals to Federal wildland firefighting and firefighting support positions in the Forest Service or the Department of the Interior, and for other purposes (H. Rept. 119-432, Part 1); H.R. 1110, to require the Secretary of Agriculture to develop and implement a strategy to increase opportunities to utilize livestock grazing as a means of wildfire risk reduction, with amendments (H. Rept. 119-433, Part 1); H.R. 2405, to direct the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to carry out activities to provide for white oak restoration, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119- 434, Part 1); and H.R. 839, to prohibit the implementation of a Land Protection Plan for Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119…
CREC-2026-01-08-pt2-PgD54 2026-01-08 119 2     Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCMEETINGS D54 D54   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Page D54] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES Committee on Education and Workforce: Full Committee held a markup on H.R. 6359, the ``Pregnant Students' Rights Act''; and H.R. 4307, the ``Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act''. H.R. 6359 and H.R. 4307 were ordered reported, as amended. LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS TO SUPPORT PATIENT ACCESS TO MEDICARE SERVICES Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Health held a hearing entitled ``Legislative Proposals to Support Patient Access to Medicare Services''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses. MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES Committee on the Judiciary: Full Committee held a markup on H.R. 6260, the ``Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act''; H.R. 5213, the ``Keep Violent Criminals Off Our Streets Act''; H.R. 6622, the ``Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2025''; and H.R. 2641, to amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to require all Federal contractors to participate in the E-Verify program. H.R. 6260, H.R. 5213, H.R. 2641, and H.R. 6622 were ordered reported, as amended. FIX OUR FORESTS FOR AFFORDABLE AND RELIABLE WATER AND POWER SUPPLIES Committee on Natural Resources: Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a hearing entitled ``Fix Our Forests for Affordable and Reliable Water and Power Supplies''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses. CHEMISTRY COMPETITIVENESS: FUELING INNOVATION AND STREAMLINING PROCESSES TO ENSURE SAFETY AND SECURITY Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Full Committee held a hearing entitled ``Chemistry Competitiveness: Fueling Innovation and Streamlining Processes to Ensure Safety and Security''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses. =========================== NOTE ==============…
CREC-2026-01-08-pt3-PgD53-2 2026-01-08 119 2     Daily Digest/House of Representatives HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCHAMBER D53 D54   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D53-D54] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 18 public bills, H.R. 6974- 6991; and 4 resolutions, H.J. Res. 138; H. Con. Res. 69; and H. Res. 982-983, were introduced. Pages H251-52 Additional Cosponsors: Page H253 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: H.R. 178, to require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out activities to suppress wildfires, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-429, Part 1); H.R. 179, to direct the Secretary concerned to coordinate with impacted parties when conducting a forest management activity, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-430, Part 1); H.R. 2250, to reauthorize the National Landslide Preparedness Act, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-431, Part 1); H.R. 435, to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide direct hire authority to appoint individuals to Federal wildland firefighting and firefighting support positions in the Forest Service or the Department of the Interior, and for other purposes (H. Rept. 119-432, Part 1); H.R. 1110, to require the Secretary of Agriculture to develop and implement a strategy to increase opportunities to utilize livestock grazing as a means of wildfire risk reduction, with amendments (H. Rept. 119-433, Part 1); H.R. 2405, to direct the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to carry out activities to provide for white oak restoration, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119- 434, Part 1); and H.R. 839, to prohibit the implementation of a Land Protection Plan for Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119…
CREC-2026-01-08-pt3-PgD54 2026-01-08 119 2     Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCMEETINGS D54 D54     172 Cong. Rec. D54 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Page D54] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No hearings were held. Joint Meetings No joint committee meetings were held.
CREC-2026-01-07-pt1-PgD16-2 2026-01-07 119 2     Daily Digest/House of Representatives HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCHAMBER D16 D17   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 4 (Wednesday, January 7, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D16-D17] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 19 public bills, H.R. 6955- 6973; and 6 resolutions, H.J. Res. 137; H. Con. Res. 68; and H. Res. 978-981, were introduced. Pages H133-34 Additional Cosponsors: Pages H135-36 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: H. Res. 977, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to revise the definition of showerhead; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5184) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from enforcing energy efficiency standards applicable to manufactured housing, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6938) making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes (H. Rept. 119-424); H.R. 227, to allow a period in which members of the clergy may revoke their exemption from Social Security coverage, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-425); H.R. 2716, to improve coordination between Federal and State agencies and the Do Not Pay working system, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119- 426); H.R. 6495, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for specific taxpayer notice when information is sought from third parties, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-427); and H.R. 6506, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to suspend the period of limitations on filing a claim for credit or refund during collection action proceedings, to prohibit the crediting of overpayments against disputed tax liability during such proceedings, and to expand the jurisdiction of the Tax Court, with an amendment (…
CREC-2026-01-07-pt1-PgD17 2026-01-07 119 2     Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCMEETINGS D17 D18   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 4 (Wednesday, January 7, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D17-D18] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings MODERNIZING RETIREMENT POLICY FOR TODAY'S WORKFORCE Committee on Education and Workforce: Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions held a hearing entitled ``Modernizing Retirement Policy for Today's Workforce''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses. AMERICAN ENERGY DOMINANCE: DAWN OF THE NEW NUCLEAR ERA Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Energy held a hearing entitled ``American Energy Dominance: Dawn of the New Nuclear Era''. Testimony was heard from John Wagner, Director, Idaho National Laboratory, Department of Energy; and public witnesses. FULL STREAM AHEAD: COMPETITION AND CONSUMER CHOICE IN DIGITAL STREAMING Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust held a hearing entitled ``Full Stream Ahead: Competition and Consumer Choice in Digital Streaming''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses. OVERSIGHT OF FRAUD AND MISUSE OF FEDERAL FUNDS IN MINNESOTA: PART I Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Full Committee held a hearing entitled ``Oversight of Fraud and Misuse of Federal Funds in Minnesota: Part I''. Testimony was heard from the following members of the Minnesota House of Representatives: Walter Hudson, District 30A; Marion Rarick, District 29B; and Kristin Robbins, District 37A; and a public witness. SHOWER ACT; AFFORDABLE HOMES ACT; COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE; ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT; AND INTERIOR AND ENVIRONMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT Committee on Rules: Full Committee concluded a hearing on H.R. 4593, the ``SHOWER Act''; H.R. 5184, the ``Affordable HOMES Act''; and H.R. 6938, the ``Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026''. The Committee grante…
CREC-2026-01-06-pt1-PgD12-2 2026-01-06 119 2     Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCMEETINGS D12 D12   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 3 (Tuesday, January 6, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Page D12] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings SHOWER ACT; AFFORDABLE HOMES ACT; LEGISLATION ON THE COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE; ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT; AND INTERIOR AND ENVIRONMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT Committee on Rules: Full Committee began a hearing on H.R. 4593, the ``SHOWER Act''; H.R. 5184, the ``Affordable HOMES Act''; and legislation on the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act. Testimony was heard from Chairman Cole, and Representatives Fry, Pallone, DeLauro, and Grothman. Joint Meetings No joint committee meetings were held.
CREC-2026-01-06-pt1-PgD12-3 2026-01-06 119 2     Daily Digest/NEW PUBLIC LAWS HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDNEWPUBLAWS D12 D13   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 3 (Tuesday, January 6, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D12-D13] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] NEW PUBLIC LAWS (For last listing of Public Laws, see Daily Digest, p. D8) H.R. 187, to provide for the standardization, consolidation, and publication of data relating to public outdoor recreational use of Federal waterways among Federal land and water management agencies. Signed on December 26, 2025. (Public Law 119-62) H.R. 410, to extend the Alaska Native Vietnam era veterans land allotment program. Signed on December 26, 2025. (Public Law 119-63) H.R. 1491, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make the postponement of certain deadlines by reason of disasters applicable to the limitation on credit or refund, and to take postponements into account for purposes of sending collection notices. Signed on December 26, 2025. (Public Law 119-64) S. 216, to amend the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act to improve the administration of the Marine Debris Foundation, to amend the Marine Debris Act to improve the administration of the Marine Debris Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Signed on December 26, 2025. (Public Law 119-65) [[Page D13]] S. 284, to reauthorize the Congressional Award Act. Signed on December 26, 2025. (Public Law 119-66) S. 2878, to reauthorize funding to monitor, assess, and research the Great Lakes Basin. Signed on December 26, 2025. (Public Law 119-67) H.R. 1043, to direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain Federal land in Arizona to La Paz County, Arizona. Signed on December 29, 2025. (Public Law 119-68)
CREC-2026-01-06-pt1-PgD12 2026-01-06 119 2     Daily Digest/House of Representatives HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCHAMBER D12 D12   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 3 (Tuesday, January 6, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Page D12] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page D12]] House of Representatives Chamber Action Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 17 public bills, H.R. 6938- 6954; and 4 resolutions, H.J. Res. 136; and H. Res. 974-976, were introduced. Pages H11-12 Additional Cosponsors: Page H13 Reports Filed: There were no reports filed today. Whole Number of the House: The Speaker announced to the House that, in light of the resignation of the gentlewoman from Georgia, Ms. Greene, and the passing of the gentleman from California, Mr. LaMalfa, the whole number of the House is 431. Page H3 Call of the House: The Speaker called the House to order and ascertained the presence of a quorum (406 present, Roll No. 1). Page H3 Committee to Notify the President of the Assembly of the House: The House agreed to H. Res. 974, authorizing the Speaker to appoint a committee on the part of the House to notify the President that a quorum of the House has assembled, and that the House is ready to receive any communication that he may be pleased to make. Subsequently, the Speaker appointed Representatives Scalise and Jeffries to the committee. Page H4 Notifying the Senate That a Quorum of the House Has Assembled: The House agreed to H. Res. 975, authorizing the Clerk of the House to inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled and that the House is ready to proceed with business. Page H4 Meeting Hour: The House agreed to H. Res. 976, providing for the hour of meeting of the House. …
CREC-2026-01-05-pt1-PgD8-2 2026-01-05 119 2     Daily Digest/House of Representatives HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCHAMBER D8 D8     172 Cong. Rec. D8 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 2 (Monday, January 5, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 2 (Monday, January 5, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Page D8] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action The House was not in session today. The House will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
CREC-2026-01-05-pt1-PgD8-3 2026-01-05 119 2     Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCMEETINGS D8 D8     172 Cong. Rec. D8 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 2 (Monday, January 5, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 2 (Monday, January 5, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Page D8] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No hearings were held. Joint Meetings No joint committee meetings were held.
CREC-2026-01-05-pt1-PgD8-4 2026-01-05 119 2     Daily Digest/NEW PUBLIC LAWS HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDNEWPUBLAWS D8 D8   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 2 (Monday, January 5, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Page D8] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] NEW PUBLIC LAWS (For last listing of Public Laws, see Daily Digest, p. D1281) S. 356, to extend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self- Determination Act of 2000. Signed on December 18, 2025. (Public Law 119-58) S. 2283, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 201 West Oklahoma Avenue in Guthrie, Oklahoma, as the ``Oscar J. Upham Post Office''. Signed on December 18, 2025. (Public Law 119-59) S. 1071, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year. Signed on December 18, 2025. (Public Law 119-60) H.R. 165, to direct the Secretary of the Interior to complete all actions necessary for certain land to be held in restricted fee status by the Oglala Sioux Tribe and Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. Signed on December 19, 2025. (Public Law 119-61)
CREC-2026-01-02-pt1-PgD1313-3 2026-01-02 119 2     Daily Digest/House of Representatives HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCHAMBER D1313 D1313   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 219 (Friday, January 2, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1313] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 2 public bills, H.R. 6936- 6937, were introduced. Page H6136 Additional Cosponsors: Page H6136 Reports Filed: There were no reports filed today. Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed Representative Bresnahan to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. Page H6135 Guest Chaplain: The prayer was offered by the Guest Chaplain, Rev. John Kellogg, Christ Church Capitol Hill, Washington, DC. Page H6135 Presidential Veto Messages: Read a message from the President wherein he transmitted his Memorandum of Disapproval of H.R. 131, to make certain modifications to the repayment for the Arkansas Valley Conduit in the State of Colorado, and explained his reasons therefore--ordered printed (H. Doc. 119-119). Pages H6135-36 Without objection, the House postponed further consideration of the veto message and the joint resolution until the legislative day of January 8, 2026. Page H6136 Read a message from the President wherein he transmitted his Memorandum of Disapproval of H.R. 504, to amend the Miccosukee Reserved Area Act to authorize the expansion of the Miccosukee Reserved Area and to carry out activities to protect structures within the Osceola Camp from flooding, and explained his reasons therefore--ordered printed (H. Doc. 119-120). Page H6136 Without objection, the House postponed further consideration of the veto message and the joint resolution until the leg…
CREC-2026-01-02-pt1-PgD1313-4 2026-01-02 119 2     Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCMEETINGS D1313 D1313     171 Cong. Rec. D1313 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 219 (Friday, January 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 219 (Friday, January 2, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1313] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No hearings were held. Joint Meetings No joint committee meetings were held.
CREC-2025-12-30-pt1-PgD1310-3 2025-12-30 119 1     Daily Digest/House of Representatives HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCHAMBER D1310 D1311   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 218 (Tuesday, December 30, 2025)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1310-D1311] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 2 public bills, H.R. 6934- 6935; and 1 resolution, H. Res. 973, were introduced. Page H6134 Additional Cosponsors: Page H6134 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: H.R. 4930, to expand the sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-415); H.R. 6500, to extend duty-free treatment provided with respect to imports from certain countries in Africa under the African Growth and Opportunity Act, to extend customs user fees, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-416); H.R. 4593, to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to revise the definition of showerhead (H. Rept. 119-417); H.R. 6504, to extend duty-free treatment provided with respect to imports from Haiti under the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-418); H.R. 5184, to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from enforcing energy efficiency standards applicable to manufactured housing, and for other purposes, with amendments (H. Rept. 119-419); H.R. 2312, to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to revise the definition of the term ``tipped employee'', and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-420); H.R. 2988, to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify requirements concerning the consideration of pecuniary and non-pecuniary factors, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-421); H.R. 4366, to clarify the treatment of 2 or more employers as joint employers under the National Labor Relat…
CREC-2025-12-30-pt1-PgD1311 2025-12-30 119 1     Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCMEETINGS D1311 D1311     171 Cong. Rec. D1311 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 218 (Tuesday, December 30, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 218 (Tuesday, December 30, 2025)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1311] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No hearings were held. Joint Meetings No joint committee meetings were held.
CREC-2025-12-26-pt1-PgD1307-3 2025-12-26 119 1     Daily Digest/House of Representatives HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCHAMBER D1307 D1307   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 217 (Friday, December 26, 2025)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1307] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 3 public bills, H.R. 6391-6933 were introduced. Page H6127 Additional Cosponsors: Page H6128 Reports Filed: There were no reports filed today. Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed Representative Smith (NE) to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. Page H6127 Quorum Calls--Votes: There were no Yea and Nay votes, and there were no Recorded votes. There were no quorum calls. Adjournment: 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     Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCMEETINGS D1307 D1307     171 Cong. Rec. D1307 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 217 (Friday, December 26, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 217 (Friday, December 26, 2025)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1307] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No hearings were held. Joint Meetings No joint committee meetings were held.
CREC-2025-12-23-pt1-PgD1305-3 2025-12-23 119 1     Daily Digest/House of Representatives HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCHAMBER D1305 D1305   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 216 (Tuesday, December 23, 2025)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1305] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 11 public bills, H.R. 6920- 6930, were introduced. Pages H6125-26 Additional Cosponsors: Page H6126 Reports Filed: There were no reports filed today. Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed Representative Smith (NE) to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. Page H6125 Quorum Calls--Votes: There were no Yea and Nay votes, and there were no Recorded votes. There were no quorum calls. Adjournment: 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     Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCMEETINGS D1305 D1305     171 Cong. Rec. D1305 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 216 (Tuesday, December 23, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 216 (Tuesday, December 23, 2025)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1305] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No hearings were held. Joint Meetings No joint committee meetings were held.
CREC-2025-12-19-pt1-PgD1303-3 2025-12-19 119 1     Daily Digest/House of Representatives HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCHAMBER D1303 D1303   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 215 (Friday, December 19, 2025)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1303] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 10 public bills, H.R. 6910- 6919; and 4 resolutions, H. Res. 969-972, were introduced. Pages H6121-22 Additional Cosponsors: Pages H6122-23 Reports Filed: There were no reports filed today. Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed Representative Haridopolos to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. Page H6121 Senate Referrals: S. 607 was held at the desk. S. 787 was held at the desk. S. 1204 was held at the desk. S. 1383 was held at the desk. Page H6121 Senate Message: Message from the Senate received by the Clerk and subsequently presented to the House today appears on page H6121. Quorum Calls--Votes: There were no Yea and Nay votes, and there were no Recorded votes. There were no quorum calls. Adjournment: 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     Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCMEETINGS D1303 D1303     171 Cong. Rec. D1303 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 215 (Friday, December 19, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 215 (Friday, December 19, 2025)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1303] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No committee meetings were held. Joint Meetings No joint committee meetings were held.
CREC-2025-12-18-pt1-PgD1298-2 2025-12-18 119 1     Daily Digest/House of Representatives HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCHAMBER D1298 D1300   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 214 (Thursday, December 18, 2025)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1298-D1300] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 77 public bills, H.R. 6833- 6909; and 11 resolutions, H.J. Res. 135; and H. Res. 959-968, were introduced. Pages H6112-16 Additional Cosponsors: Pages H6118-19 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: H.R. 2270, to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exclude child and dependent care services and payments from the rate used to compute overtime compensation, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-413); and H.R. 4054, to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reform accreditation, with an amendment (H. Rept. 119-414). Page H6112 [[Page D1299]] Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed Representative Carol Miller (WV) to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. Page H6027 Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act: The House passed H.R. 4776, to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process, by a yea-and-nay vote of 221 yeas to 196 nays, Roll No. 356. Pages H6029-33, H6033-44, H6065-69 Rejected the Lee (NV) motion to recommit the bill to the Committee on Natural Resources by a yea-and-nay vote of 206 yeas to 211 nays, Roll No. 355. Page H6068 Pursuant to the rule, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted in the Hou…
CREC-2025-12-18-pt1-PgD1300 2025-12-18 119 1     Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCMEETINGS D1300 D1301   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 214 (Thursday, December 18, 2025)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1300-D1301] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings EXAMINING THE IMPACT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY'S COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT DESIGNATION FOR TWO PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES CHEMISTRIES AND POTENTIAL POLICY RESPONSES TO SUPERFUND LIABILITY CONCERNS Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Environment held a hearing entitled ``Examining the Impact of EPA's CERCLA Designation for Two PFAS Chemistries and Potential Policy Responses to Superfund Liability Concerns.''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses. MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES Committee on Judiciary: Full Committee held a markup on H.R. 6719, the ``Combating Online Predators Act of 2025''; H.R. 6732, the ``Coercion and Sexual Abuse Free Environment Act of 2025''; H.R. 6715, the ``Child Predators Accountability Act of 2025''; H.R 3497, the ``Medal of Sacrifice Act''; and H.R. 5625, the ``Cashless Bail Reporting Act''. H.R. 6719, H.R. 6732, H.R. 6715, H.R 3497, and H.R. 5625 were ordered reported, as amended. RESEARCH SECURITY: EXAMINING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CHIPS AND SCIENCE ACT AND NATIONAL SECURITY PRESIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM 33 Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight held a hearing entitled ``Research Security: Examining the Implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act and NSPM-33''. Testimony was heard from Rebecca Keiser, Acting Chief of Staff, National Science Foundation; Daniel Evans, Assistant Deputy Associate Administrator for Research, National Aeronautics and Space Administration; Patricia Valdez, Chief Extramural Research Integrity Officer, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services; and Jay Tilden, Director of Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence, Depar…
CREC-2025-12-17-pt1-PgD1288 2025-12-17 119 1     Daily Digest/House of Representatives HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCHAMBER D1288 D1290   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 213 (Wednesday, December 17, 2025)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1288-D1290] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 62 public bills, H.R. 6771- 6832; and 5 resolutions, H. Res. 954-958 were introduced. Pages H6020-23 Additional Cosponsors: Pages H6025-26 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: H. Res. 953, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6703) to ensure access to affordable health [[Page D1289]] insurance; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 498) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit Federal Medicaid funding for gender transition procedures for minors; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3492) to amend section 116 of title 18, United States Code, with respect to genital and bodily mutilation and chemical castration of minors; and relating to consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process (H. Rept. 119-411); and H.R. 5778, to direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to improve outreach and education on employee ownership, and for other purposes (H. Rept. 119-412). Page H6020 Oath of Office--Chief Administrative Officer: The Speaker administered the oath to Anne Dressendorfer Binsted of Virginia, appointed November 25, 2025, to act as and to exercise the duties of Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives effective December 31, 2025. Page H5945 Committee Election: The House agreed to H. Res. 954, electing a Membe…
CREC-2025-12-17-pt1-PgD1290 2025-12-17 119 1     Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCMEETINGS D1290 D1291   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 213 (Wednesday, December 17, 2025)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1290-D1291] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings ENSURING UNION LEADERS REPRESENT MEMBERS, NOT AGENDAS Committee on Education and Workforce: Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions held a hearing entitled ``Ensuring Union Leaders Represent Members, Not Agendas''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses. EXAMINING BIOSECURITY AT THE INTERSECTION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND BIOLOGY Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing entitled ``Examining Biosecurity at the Intersection of AI and Biology''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses. MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES Committee on Financial Services: Full Committee held a markup on H.R. 6536, the ``Rural Depositories Revitalization Study Act''; H.R. 6547, the ``Least Cost Exception Act''; H.R. 6555, the ``Enhancing Bank Resolution Participation Act''; H.R. 6556, the ``Failing Bank Acquisition Fairness Act''; H.R. 6554, the ``Community Bank Representation Act''; H.R. 6550, the ``American FIRST Act of 2025''; H.R. 6570, the ``Merger Agreement Approvals Clarity and Predictability Act''; H.R. 6546, the ``Merger Process Review Act''; H.R. 6553, the ``TIER Act of 2025''; H.R. 1181, the ``Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act''; H.R. 6551, the ``New BANK Act of 2025''; H.R. 6544, the ``REVIEW Act of 2025''; H.R. 6552, the ``Bank-Fintech Partnership Enhancement Act''; H.R. 5577, the ``NFIP Extension Act of 2026''; H.R. 6644, the ``Housing for the 21st Century Act''; H.R. 1078, the ``Respect State Housing Laws Act''; H.R. 4646, the ``Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025''; H.R. 6541, the ``Regulation A+ Improvement Act of 2025''; H.R. 4130, the ``Small Business Relief Act''; and H.R. 3959, the ``Protecting Private Job Creators Act''. H.R. 6536, H.R. 6547, H.R. 6555, …
CREC-2025-12-16-pt1-PgD1278 2025-12-16 119 1     Daily Digest/House of Representatives HOUSE DAILYDIGEST DDHCHAMBER D1278 D1279   [{"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) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 212 (Tuesday, December 16, 2025)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1278-D1279] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 41 public bills, H.R. 6730- 6770; and 1 resolution, H. Res. 952, were introduced. Pages H5940-42 Additional Cosponsors: Pages H5943-44 Report Filed: A report was filed today as follows: H. Res. 951, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1366) to provide for the location of multiple hardrock mining mill sites, to establish the Abandoned Hardrock Mine Fund, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 845) to require the Secretary of the Interior to reissue regulations removing the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act of 1973; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3616) to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to review regulations that may affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3632) to amend the Federal Power Act to adjust the requirements for orders, rules, and regulations relating to furnishing adequate service, to require owners or operators of generating facilities to provide notice of planned retirements of certain electric generating units, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4371) to amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 to enhance efforts to combat the trafficking of children (H. Rept. 119-410).…

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