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Congressional Daily Record

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Search the Congressional Daily Record, browse the latest issue, and jump from insider jargon to a plain-language summary of what lawmakers actually did.

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May 13, 2026

119th Congress, session 2

Sections indexed

193

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Pages in issue

115

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Today In Congress

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Daily Digest

3

The built-in recap of what happened and what comes next.

3

Floor activity recap

This is part of the official Daily Digest, which explains the day in plain language. It mentions legislation such as Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Debt Collection Practices (Regulation F); Pay-to-Pay Fees"., committees such as Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Floor activity recap

This is part of the official Daily Digest, which explains the day in plain language. It mentions legislation such as Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran., committees such as Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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119th Congress

May 13, 2026

Issue 81, volume 172

193 sections115 pages

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119th Congress

May 12, 2026

Issue 80, volume 172

220 sections108 pages

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Featured sections

A quick read of the latest issue

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May 13, 2026Daily DigestDaily Digest

Floor activity recap

Official title: Daily Digest/Senate

This is part of the official Daily Digest, which explains the day in plain language. It mentions legislation such as Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Debt Collection Practices (Regulation F); Pay-to-Pay Fees"., committees such as Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Debt Collection Practices (Regulation F); Pay-to-Pay Fees".

Daily Digest update

This is part of the official Daily Digest, which explains the day in plain language. It mentions legislation such as Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran., committees such as Joint Committee on Printing.

Legislation

37

Bills, resolutions, and floor statements about legislation.

37

Public bills and resolutions

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran., committees such as Committee on the Judiciary.

Constitutional Authority Statement

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8776

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as To require a report by the Attorney General on effective strategies and best practices to reduce stigma related to mental health among law enforcement officers..

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8777

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as To restore certain guidance and rules of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection..

Cosponsors

2

Lawmakers joining or leaving support for legislation.

2

ADDITIONAL SPONSORS

This section records lawmakers joining or leaving support for a bill. It mentions legislation such as No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2025.

ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS

This section records lawmakers joining or leaving support for a bill. It mentions legislation such as Expressing the sense of Congress that tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies have historically provided and continue to provide critical benefits to the people and communities of the United States..

Committee activity

5

Meetings, reports, and work happening in committees.

5

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

This section tracks committee work such as meetings, reports, or referrals. It mentions legislation such as To prohibit the District of Columbia from requiring tribunals in court or administrative proceedings in the District of Columbia to defer to the Mayor of the District of Columbia's interpretation of statutes and regulations, and for other purposes., committees such as Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS

This section tracks committee work such as meetings, reports, or referrals. It mentions legislation such as Notifying the President of the United States of the election of a President pro tempore., committees such as Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.

Committee meetings

This section tracks committee work such as meetings, reports, or referrals. It mentions legislation such as Made in America Manufacturing Finance Act of 2025, committees such as Committee on Appropriations.

Committee meetings

This section tracks committee work such as meetings, reports, or referrals. It mentions legislation such as Affirming the alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea., committees such as Committee on Appropriations.

Executive business

7

Nominations, confirmations, and executive communications.

7

Executive business

This section covers nominations, confirmations, or other executive branch business. It mentions committees such as Committee on Education and Workforce.

Presidential nominations

This section covers nominations, confirmations, or other executive branch business. It mentions members such as John Thune.

Presidential nominations

This section covers nominations, confirmations, or other executive branch business. It mentions members such as John Thune.

Executive calendar business

This section covers nominations, confirmations, or other executive branch business.

Recognition

48

Tributes, commemorations, and district-facing statements.

48

RECOGNIZING BURTON DECKER CORWIN, PH.D.

This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as George Latimer.

CONGRATULATING ALPHA DELTA PI SISTERS

This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Virginia Ann Foxx.

HONORING THE LIFE OF STICKNEY MAYOR JEFF WALIK

This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Jesús García.

RECOGNIZING COACH MIKE PICKETT

This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Aaron Bean.

Floor speeches

64

Member statements and debate on the floor.

64

DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry.

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry.

NATIONAL POLICE WEEK: TEXAS HONOR GUARD

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions members such as Monica De La Cruz.

FORT THOMAS HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' BASKETBALL WINS 1A STATE TITLE

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions members such as Juan Ciscomani.

Procedure

27

Formal floor steps such as opening, scheduling, and adjournment.

27

Floor procedure

This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate.

The chamber opened

This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate.

Opening prayer

This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate.

Floor procedure

This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate.

119th Congress

May 11, 2026

Issue 79, volume 172

109 sections34 pages

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119th Congress

May 7, 2026

Issue 78, volume 172

98 sections14 pages

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119th Congress

May 4, 2026

Issue 77, volume 172

71 sections22 pages

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119th Congress

April 30, 2026

Issue 76, volume 172

247 sections94 pages

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119th Congress

April 29, 2026

Issue 75, volume 172

180 sections233 pages

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119th Congress

April 28, 2026

Issue 74, volume 172

146 sections51 pages

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119th Congress

April 27, 2026

Issue 73, volume 172

211 sections70 pages

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119th Congress

April 23, 2026

Issue 72, volume 172

125 sections34 pages

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119th Congress

April 22, 2026

Issue 71, volume 172

0 sections210 pages

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119th Congress

April 21, 2026

Issue 70, volume 172

0 sections84 pages

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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (Regulation F); Time-Barred Debt".
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
Committee on Foreign Relations
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May 13, 2026Daily DigestDaily Digest

Floor activity recap

Official title: Daily Digest/House of Representatives

This is part of the official Daily Digest, which explains the day in plain language. It mentions legislation such as Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran., committees such as Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran.Expressing support for law enforcement officers.Committee on Energy and Commerce
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May 13, 2026House FloorLegislation

Public bills and resolutions

Official title: PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran., committees such as Committee on the Judiciary.

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Fair Credit Reporting; File Disclosure".Committee on the JudiciaryCommittee on Financial Services
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May 13, 2026House FloorLegislation

Constitutional Authority Statement

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress.

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May 13, 2026House FloorCosponsors

ADDITIONAL SPONSORS

This section records lawmakers joining or leaving support for a bill. It mentions legislation such as No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2025.

No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2025Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the execution-style murders of United States citizens Ylli, Agron, and Mehmet Bytyqi in the Republic of Serbia in July 1999.
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May 13, 2026Senate FloorCosponsors

ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS

This section records lawmakers joining or leaving support for a bill. It mentions legislation such as Expressing the sense of Congress that tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies have historically provided and continue to provide critical benefits to the people and communities of the United States..

Expressing the sense of Congress that tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies have historically provided and continue to provide critical benefits to the people and communities of the United States.Equal COLA Act
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May 13, 2026House FloorCommittee activity

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

This section tracks committee work such as meetings, reports, or referrals. It mentions legislation such as To prohibit the District of Columbia from requiring tribunals in court or administrative proceedings in the District of Columbia to defer to the Mayor of the District of Columbia's interpretation of statutes and regulations, and for other purposes., committees such as Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

To prohibit the District of Columbia from requiring tribunals in court or administrative proceedings in the District of Columbia to defer to the Mayor of the District of Columbia's interpretation of statutes and regulations, and for other purposes.FLEX ActCommittee on Oversight and Government ReformCommittee on Education and Workforce
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May 13, 2026Extensions of RemarksCommittee activity

SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS

This section tracks committee work such as meetings, reports, or referrals. It mentions legislation such as Notifying the President of the United States of the election of a President pro tempore., committees such as Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.

Notifying the President of the United States of the election of a President pro tempore.Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsCommittee on Armed Services
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May 13, 2026House FloorExecutive business

Executive business

Official title: EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.

This section covers nominations, confirmations, or other executive branch business. It mentions committees such as Committee on Education and Workforce.

Committee on Education and WorkforceCommittee on Energy and Commerce
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May 13, 2026Senate FloorExecutive business

Presidential nominations

Official title: NOMINATION OF KEVIN WARSH

This section covers nominations, confirmations, or other executive branch business. It mentions members such as John Thune.

John Thune
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