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119th Congress · session 2
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The built-in recap of what happened and what comes next.
Official title: Daily Digest/Highlights + Senate
This is part of the official Daily Digest, which explains the day in plain language. 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 Armed Services.
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 New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act.
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 committees such as Joint Committee on Printing.
36 sections
Bills, resolutions, and floor statements about legislation.
Official title: PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions committees such as Committee on Energy and Commerce.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress.
Official title: INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions committees such as Committee on the Judiciary.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions committees such as Committee on Armed Services.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions committees such as Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, members such as John A. Barrasso.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions committees such as Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, members such as John A. Barrasso.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions committees such as Committee on Indian Affairs, members such as Alejandro Padilla.
2 sections
Lawmakers joining or leaving support for legislation.
This section records lawmakers joining or leaving support for a bill. It mentions legislation such as Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2025.
This section records lawmakers joining or leaving support for a bill. 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 Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce relating to "One Year Suspension of Expansion of End-User Controls for Affiliates of Certain Listed Entities"..
5 sections
Meetings, reports, and work happening in committees.
This section tracks committee work such as meetings, reports, or referrals. It mentions legislation such as New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act, committees such as Committee on Energy and Commerce.
This section tracks committee work such as meetings, reports, or referrals. It mentions committees such as Committee on Armed Services, members such as Roger F. Wicker.
Official title: Daily Digest/Senate Committee Meetings
This section tracks committee work such as meetings, reports, or referrals. It mentions committees such as Committee on Appropriations.
Official title: Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings
This section tracks committee work such as meetings, reports, or referrals. It mentions legislation such as Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035., committees such as Committee on Appropriations.
Official title: Daily Digest/COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR 2026-04-29
This section tracks committee work such as meetings, reports, or referrals. It mentions legislation such as Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2025, committees such as Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
4 sections
Nominations, confirmations, and executive communications.
Official title: EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.
This section covers nominations, confirmations, or other executive branch business. It mentions committees such as Committee on Financial Services.
Official title: EXECUTIVE CALENDAR--Motion to Proceed (Executive Session)
This section covers nominations, confirmations, or other executive branch business. It mentions legislation such as An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar., members such as John Thune.
Official title: Vote on Motion (Executive Session)
This section covers nominations, confirmations, or other executive branch business. It mentions members such as Ronald Lee Wyden.
Official title: EN BLOC NOMINATIONS (Executive Session)
This section covers nominations, confirmations, or other executive branch business. It mentions legislation such as An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar..
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Tributes, commemorations, and district-facing statements.
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Steve Daines.
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions committees such as Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, members such as Joni Ernst.
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Timothy Patrick Sheehy.
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement.
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement.
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement.
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement.
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement.
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Richard Hudson. 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 David G. Valadao. 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 Michael Thompson. 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 Juan Ciscomani. 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 Nicholas A. Langworthy. 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 Betty McCollum. 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 David G. Valadao. 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 Michael Thompson. 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 Juan Ciscomani. 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 Clay Fuller. 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 Juan Ciscomani. 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 Michael Thompson. 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 Juan Ciscomani. 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 Lloyd K. Smucker. 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 Michael Thompson. 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 Chris Pappas. 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 Daniel A. Webster. 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 Michael Thompson. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
4 sections
Changes proposed to bills or resolutions.
This section is about changes proposed to a bill or resolution. It mentions legislation such as Maverick Act.
This section is about changes proposed to a bill or resolution. It mentions legislation such as Maverick Act.
This section is about changes proposed to a bill or resolution. It mentions members such as Raphael Gamaliel Warnock.
This section is about changes proposed to a bill or resolution. It mentions legislation such as Maverick Act, members such as Cynthia M. Lummis.
34 sections
Member statements and debate on the floor.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions members such as Brian Jack.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions members such as Brian Jack.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services., committees such as Committee on Armed Services.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025, committees such as Committee on Energy and Commerce.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions members such as Charles Ernest Grassley.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions members such as John Thune.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions members such as John Thune.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions members such as Charles Ellis Schumer.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions members such as Charles Ellis Schumer.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions members such as Charles Ellis Schumer.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions members such as John A. Barrasso.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions members such as Richard Joseph Durbin.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar., members such as John Thune.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions members such as Timothy Michael Kaine.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. 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 Foreign Relations, members such as Timothy Michael Kaine.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Protecting Americans from Russian Litigation Act of 2025, committees such as Committee on the Judiciary, members such as Cynthia M. Lummis.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Protect Infant Formula from Contamination Act, committees such as Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, members such as Cynthia M. Lummis.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Maverick Act, committees such as Committee on Armed Services, members such as Cynthia M. Lummis.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Designating April 2026 as "Second Chance Month"., committees such as Committee on the Judiciary, members such as Cynthia M. Lummis.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions members such as Cynthia M. Lummis.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions members such as Michael Dean Crapo.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions members such as Jon Husted.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Celebrating the extraordinary accomplishments and vital role of women business owners in the United States., committees such as Committee on Foreign Relations.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions committees such as Committee on Armed Services.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Ensuring Children Receive Support Act, committees such as Committee on Foreign Affairs, members such as Jason Smith. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
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Formal floor steps such as opening, scheduling, and adjournment.
Official title: House of Representatives
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate.
Official title: House of Representatives
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate.
Official title: DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate.
Official title: PRAYER
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate.
Official title: THE JOURNAL
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate.
Official title: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate.
Official title: ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate.
Official title: ADJOURNMENT
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions members such as Brian Jack.
Official title: PETITIONS, ETC.
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate.
Official title: Senate
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate.
Official title: Senate
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate.
Official title: PRAYER
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate.
Official title: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate.
Official title: MORNING BUSINESS
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate.
Official title: UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions members such as John A. Barrasso.
Official title: UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT--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.
Official title: LEGISLATIVE SESSION
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions members such as John Thune.
Official title: RECESS UNTIL 4 P.M.
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions members such as John Thune.
Official title: MORNING BUSINESS
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions members such as Ashley Brooke Moody.
Official title: MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions legislation such as Clergy Act.
Official title: MEASURES REFERRED
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions legislation such as Clergy Act, committees such as Committee on Finance.
Official title: PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions legislation such as Providing that George Washington's "Farewell Address" shall be read at the beginning of each Congress., committees such as Committee on Foreign Relations.
Official title: AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions committees such as Committee on Armed Services, members such as John Thune.
Official title: ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2026
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions members such as Cynthia M. Lummis.
Official title: ADJOURNMENT UNTIL TOMORROW
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions members such as Cynthia M. Lummis.
Official title: PERSONAL EXPLANATION
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions members such as Daniel A. Webster. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
Official title: PERSONAL EXPLANATION
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions legislation such as Clergy Act, members such as Ron Estes. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
Official title: PERSONAL EXPLANATION
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions legislation such as Clergy Act, members such as Brittany Pettersen. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
Official title: PERSONAL EXPLANATION
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions members such as Adam Smith. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
Official title: PERSONAL EXPLANATION
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions members such as Ann Wagner. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
Official title: PERSONAL EXPLANATION
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions members such as Eric Sorensen. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
Official title: PERSONAL EXPLANATION
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions members such as August Pfluger. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.