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Congressional Daily Record

Today in Congress, decoded.

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May 22, 2026

119th Congress, session 2

Sections indexed

41

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Pages in issue

7

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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.

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 Land Management relating to "Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan"..

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119th Congress

May 22, 2026

Issue 88, volume 172

41 sections7 pages

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119th Congress

May 21, 2026

Issue 87, volume 172

244 sections93 pages

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Featured sections

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May 22, 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.

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Daily Digest update

This is part of the official Daily Digest, which explains the day in plain language. It mentions committees such as Joint Committee on Printing.

Legislation

15

Bills, resolutions, and floor statements about legislation.

15

Public bills and resolutions

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been authorized by Congress., committees such as Committee on the Judiciary.

Constitutional Authority Statement

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 9009

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as To repeal the Hughes Amendment to the Firearm Owners' Protection Act..

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 9010

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes..

Cosponsors

1

Lawmakers joining or leaving support for legislation.

1

ADDITIONAL SPONSORS

This section records lawmakers joining or leaving support for a bill. 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 Lebanon..

Committee activity

4

Meetings, reports, and work happening in committees.

4

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

This section tracks committee work such as meetings, reports, or referrals. It mentions legislation such as Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes., committees such as Committee on Appropriations.

Committee meetings

This section tracks committee work such as meetings, reports, or referrals.

Committee meetings

This section tracks committee work such as meetings, reports, or referrals. It mentions legislation such as BUILD America 250 Act, committees such as Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Committee meetings

This section tracks committee work such as meetings, reports, or referrals.

Executive business

1

Nominations, confirmations, and executive communications.

1

Executive business

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

Recognition

2

Tributes, commemorations, and district-facing statements.

2

COMMEMORATING THE WORLD'S OLDEST PURPOSE-BUILT MOVIE THEATER

This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Sharice Davids. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.

RECOGNIZING RITA FORRESTER, A HEART STONE OF OUR CULTURE

This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as H. Morgan Griffith. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.

Floor speeches

4

Member statements and debate on the floor.

4

DISCHARGE PETITIONS

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2102) to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for concurrent receipt of veterans' disability compensation and retired pay for disability retirees with combat-related disabilities, and for other purposes..

DISCHARGE PETITIONS-- ADDITIONS AND WITHDRAWALS

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6039) to advance commonsense priorities..

APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry.

INTRODUCTION OF THE FIREWORKS TRAFFICKING AND MONEY LAUNDERING PREVENTION ACT

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions members such as Ed Case. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.

Procedure

11

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

11

Floor procedure

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

The chamber opened

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Floor procedure

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Opening prayer

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119th Congress

May 20, 2026

Issue 86, volume 172

212 sections106 pages

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119th Congress

May 19, 2026

Issue 85, volume 172

198 sections134 pages

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119th Congress

May 18, 2026

Issue 84, volume 172

43 sections35 pages

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119th Congress

May 15, 2026

Issue 83, volume 172

103 sections25 pages

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119th Congress

May 14, 2026

Issue 82, volume 172

231 sections123 pages

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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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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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Daily Digest
May 22, 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 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 "Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan"..

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 "Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".Calling upon all Americans on this Memorial Day, 2026, to honor the men and women of the Armed Forces who have died in the pursuit of freedom and peace.
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May 22, 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 To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been authorized by Congress., committees such as Committee on the Judiciary.

To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been authorized by Congress.Calling upon all Americans on this Memorial Day, 2026, to honor the men and women of the Armed Forces who have died in the pursuit of freedom and peace.Committee on the JudiciaryCommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure
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May 22, 2026House FloorLegislation

Constitutional Authority Statement

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress.

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May 22, 2026House FloorCosponsors

ADDITIONAL SPONSORS

This section records lawmakers joining or leaving support for a bill. 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 Lebanon..

Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon.Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to ensure that only citizens are eligible to vote in Federal elections.
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May 22, 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 Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes., committees such as Committee on Appropriations.

Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027Committee on Appropriations
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May 22, 2026Daily DigestCommittee activity

Committee meetings

Official title: Daily Digest/Senate Committee Meetings

This section tracks committee work such as meetings, reports, or referrals.

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May 22, 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 Energy and Commerce.

Committee on Energy and CommerceCommittee on Foreign Affairs
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May 22, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition

COMMEMORATING THE WORLD'S OLDEST PURPOSE-BUILT MOVIE THEATER

This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Sharice Davids. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.

Sharice Davids
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May 22, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition

RECOGNIZING RITA FORRESTER, A HEART STONE OF OUR CULTURE

This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as H. Morgan Griffith. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.

H. Morgan Griffith
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