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The built-in recap of what happened and what comes next.
April 20, 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 Commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Columbine Day of Service and honoring the memories of the victims, survivors, and their families., committees such as Committee on Finance.
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 Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I., committees such as Committee on Rules.
This is part of the official Daily Digest, which explains the day in plain language. It mentions legislation such as To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through April 30, 2026, and for other purposes..
Official title: Daily Digest/CONGRESSIONAL PROGRAM AHEAD
This is part of the official Daily Digest, which explains the day in plain language. It mentions legislation such as Federal Carjacking Enforcement Act, committees such as Committee on Appropriations.
Official title: Daily Digest/Next Meeting of the SENATE + Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + Other End Matter
This is part of the official Daily Digest, which explains the day in plain language. It mentions legislation such as Expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major suppliers of United States energy resources, critical providers of food production and manufacturing capacity, and drivers of national economic stability, and recognizing the work of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress in support of those vital communities., committees such as Joint Committee on Printing.
Bills, resolutions, and floor statements about legislation.
April 20, 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 Energy and Commerce.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as To amend title 5, United States Code, to authorize the increase of the retirement age in the United States Capitol Police..
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as To appropriate funds for the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Disaster Relief Fund, and for other purposes..
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as El Paso VA Medical Center Activation Readiness Act of 2026.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify the policy for coverage under the Medicare program for palliative dialysis services, and clarify separate payment for such palliative dialysis services, furnished by renal dialysis facilities and providers of services to certain individuals electing hospice care, and for other purposes..
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as To modify the reasonable requirements that may be imposed on pet owners living in public housing, and for other purposes..
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to establish certain procedures for consideration of annual appropriation bills, and for other purposes..
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as To prohibit the manufacture and conveyance of certain products for children that incorporate an artificial intelligence chatbot, and for other purposes..
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as To provide for the conveyance of certain property to the Utah National Guard located in Lehi, Utah, and for other purposes..
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Measures Against Marxism’s Dangerous Adherents and Noxious Islamists Act of 2026.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to require coverage of certain food and nutrition services under the Medicare and Medicaid programs..
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Consumer Protection and Corporate Accountability in Bankruptcy Act of 2026.
Constitutional Authority Statement for H.J. Res. 157
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program: Standards for 2026 and 2027, Partial Waiver of 2025 Cellulosic Biofuel Volume Requirement, and Other Changes"..
Official title: INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Marijuana Impact on Medicaid Act of 2026, committees such as Committee on Finance.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Columbine Day of Service and honoring the memories of the victims, survivors, and their families., committees such as Committee on the Judiciary.
STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Expressing unwavering support for the United States-Japan alliance in response to political, economic, and military pressure by the People's Republic of China against Japan., committees such as Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, members such as Richard Joseph Durbin.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as America Grows Act of 2026, committees such as Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, members such as Richard Joseph Durbin.
DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
This section records lawmakers joining or leaving support for a bill. It mentions legislation such as Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act of 2025.
This section records lawmakers joining or leaving support for a bill. It mentions legislation such as To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress..
Meetings, reports, and work happening in committees.
April 20, 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 Expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major suppliers of United States energy resources, critical providers of food production and manufacturing capacity, and drivers of national economic stability, and recognizing the work of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress in support of those vital communities., committees such as Committee on Financial Services.
April 20, 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 Appropriations. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
Official title: Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings
This section tracks committee work such as meetings, reports, or referrals. It mentions legislation such as Expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major suppliers of United States energy resources, critical providers of food production and manufacturing capacity, and drivers of national economic stability, and recognizing the work of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress in support of those vital communities., committees such as Committee on Appropriations.
Official title: Daily Digest/COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR 2026-04-21
This section tracks committee work such as meetings, reports, or referrals. It mentions legislation such as Railroad Responsibility Act of 2025, committees such as Committee on Appropriations.
Official title: EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
This section covers nominations, confirmations, or other executive branch business. It mentions committees such as Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF REVEREND JOHNNIE JOHNSON, JR.
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Sanford Dixon Bishop. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICAN LIVER FOUNDATION
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Hank Johnson. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
RECOGNIZING THE KIWANIS CLUB OF LINDSAY ON ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as David G. Valadao. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
HONORING ROCKWALL AND BRIN CHURCH OF CHRIST'S 130TH ANNIVERSARY
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Lance Gooden. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
RECOGNIZING THE NEHEMIAH ALLIANCE NATIONAL 52-DAY REBUILD INITIATIVE
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Marlin A. Stutzman. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
RECOGNIZING SARAH AGUILAR AS CALIFORNIA'S 24TH CONGRESSIONAL WOMAN OF THE YEAR
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Salud Carbajal. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Joe Courtney. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
HONORING AND REMEMBERING MRS. CAROL KITMAN FOR HER HUGE IMPACT
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Eugene Simon Vindman. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Scott Perry. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
HONORING GARFIELD VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER EDWARD KOVACH
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Nellie Pou. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
RECOGNIZING THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE VIENNA COMMUNITY CENTER
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as James R. Walkinshaw. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MILLPORT VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Nicholas A. Langworthy. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
FIRST RESPONDER NETWORK AUTHORITY REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2026
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act of 2026, committees such as Committee on Energy and Commerce, members such as Rick W. Allen.
EXPEDITING FEDERAL BROAD- BAND DEPLOYMENT REVIEWS ACT
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act, committees such as Committee on Energy and Commerce, members such as Rick W. Allen.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act, committees such as Committee on Energy and Commerce, members such as Rick W. Allen.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025, members such as Rick W. Allen.
ADJUSTING IMPORTS OF PHARMACEUTICALS AND PHARMACEUTICAL INGREDIENTS INTO THE UNITED STATES--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES (H. DOC. NO. 119-150)
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions committees such as Committee on Ways and Means.
AUTHORIZING THE SPEAKER TO DECLARE A RECESS ON TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2026, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING IN JOINT MEETING HIS MAJESTY KING CHARLES III OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND...
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions members such as Claudia Tenney.
AUTHORIZING THE USE OF EMANCIPATION HALL IN THE CAPITOL VISITOR CENTER FOR AN EVENT TO CELEBRATE THE BIRTHDAY OF KING KAMEHAMEHA I
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I., committees such as Committee on House Administration, members such as Claudia Tenney.
REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 2555
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act of 2025, members such as Sanford Dixon Bishop.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status., members such as Charles Ellis Schumer.
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE RECEIVED DURING ADJOURNMENT
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. 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 Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN..
SENATE RESOLUTION 680--COMMEMORATING THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE COLUMBINE DAY OF SERVICE AND HONORING THE MEMORIES OF THE VICTIMS, SURVIVORS, AND THEIR FAMILIES
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Columbine Day of Service and honoring the memories of the victims, survivors, and their families., committees such as Committee on the Judiciary.
SENATE RESOLUTION 682--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE BY CONDEMNING THE HANDLING OF THE 2019 UKRAINE WHISTLEBLOWER COMPLAINT, CALLING FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO INITIATE AN INVESTIGATION...
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Expressing the sense of the Senate by condemning the handling of the 2019 Ukraine Whistleblower Complaint, calling for the Department of Justice to initiate an investigation and prosecution of the matter, and declaring the impeachment of President Donald J. Trump by the House of Representatives lacks legitimacy., committees such as Committee on the Judiciary.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Relating to the life and death of Chuck Norris., members such as John Thune.
HIGHLIGHTING THE STATE OF MILITARY INFRASTRUCTURE IN HAWAII
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.
Official title: COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions legislation such as To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through April 30, 2026, and for other purposes..
Official title: ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. 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 Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN..
Official title: ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions legislation such as Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act.
Official title: ENROLLED BILL AND JOINT RESOLUTION SIGNED
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. 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 Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN..
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions legislation such as Extend section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 for 3 years..
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions legislation such as To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status..
Official title: MEASURE PLACED ON THE CALENDAR--S. 4344
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions legislation such as Extend section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 for 3 years., members such as John Thune.