Congressional Daily Record for April 29, 2026

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 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services relating to "Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents"., committees such as Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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 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 Agriculture.

New public laws

Official title: Daily Digest/NEW PUBLIC LAWS

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 Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN..

Daily Digest update

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 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., committees such as Joint Committee on Printing.

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 Transportation and Infrastructure.

Constitutional Authority Statement

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8565

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as ATIIP Reauthorization and Improvement Act.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8566

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Protecting Sibling Relationships in Foster Care Act.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8567

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as UNLEADED Act.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8568

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Lowering Utility Bills Act.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8569

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as No Bias in the Baseline Act.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8570

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Cost Estimate Clarity Act.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8571

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as TREY'S Law.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8572

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Gas Prices Relief Act of 2026.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8573

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as STOP Act.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8574

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as U.S. in Expos Act.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8575

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as EMPOWER Act.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8576

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2026.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8577

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Disaster Declaration Transparency Act of 2026.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8578

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Food Reform for Effective and Sustainable Health (FRESH) Act of 2026.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8579

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue regulations to include strollers in the contract of carriage of air carriers and set a liability limit for damaged strollers, and for other purposes..

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8580

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Forestry Protection Act of 2026.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8581

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as SET Act.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8582

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8583

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Lowering Input Costs for American Farmers Act.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8584

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Indo-Pacific Space Partnership Act of 2026.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8585

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Community Multi-Share Coverage Program Act of 2026.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8586

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Americans First Immigration Act.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8587

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Safeguarding Honest Speech Act of 2026.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8588

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Housing FIRST Act.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8589

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Closing Bankruptcy Loopholes for Child Predators Act of 2026.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8590

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as CARE for Parenting Students Act.

Bills introduced

Official title: INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect United States citizenship., committees such as Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND SENATE RESOLUTIONS

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Recognizing April 29, 2026, as "Denim Day" and honoring survivors of sexual assault., 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 Time for Completion Act, committees such as Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, members such as John A. Barrasso.

Introductory Statement on S. 4431

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Time for Completion Act, committees such as Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, members such as John A. Barrasso.

Introductory Statement on S. 4437

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Puppy Protection Act of 2026, committees such as Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, members such as Richard Joseph Durbin.

Introductory Statement on S. 4438

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2026, committees such as Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, members such as Richard Joseph Durbin.

ADDITIONAL SPONSORS

This section records lawmakers joining or leaving support for a bill. It mentions legislation such as Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve..

ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS

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 Department of Education relating to "William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program"..

EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

This section tracks committee work such as meetings, reports, or referrals. It mentions committees such as Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

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 Armed Services. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.

Committee meetings

Official title: Daily Digest/Senate Committee Meetings

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 Appropriations.

Committee meetings

Official title: Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings

This section tracks committee work such as meetings, reports, or referrals. It mentions legislation such as Timely and Accurate Benefits Act, committees such as Committee on Appropriations.

Committee meetings

Official title: Daily Digest/COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR 2026-04-30

This section tracks committee work such as meetings, reports, or referrals. It mentions legislation such as Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act, committees such as Committee on Appropriations.

Executive business

Official title: EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.

This section covers nominations, confirmations, or other executive branch business. 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 Armed Services, members such as Austin Scott.

Executive calendar business

Official title: EXECUTIVE CALENDAR (Executive Session)

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

Executive business

Official title: Vote on Cekada Nomination (Executive Session)

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

Executive business

Official title: EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS

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

Confirmation action

Official title: CONFIRMATION

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

RECOGNIZING POPE SAINT JOHN PAUL II PREPARATORY SCHOOL

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

RECOGNIZING THE POYNTER FAMILY

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

RECOGNIZING 30 YEARS OF DUPAGE RAILROAD SAFETY COUNCIL

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

RECOGNIZING NATIONAL FAIR HOUSING MONTH

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

RECOGNIZING THE WILSON FAMILY

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

RECOGNIZING GENERATIONS CHURCH

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

HONORING THE EXTRAORDINARY LEADERSHIP OF DR. TRACEY MORANT ADAMS

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

TRIBUTE TO PATRICK TAYLOR

This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as John Neely Kennedy.

RECOGNIZING BROKEN BOWL CATERING

This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions committees such as Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, members such as James Risch.

TRIBUTE TO GAIGE HOMER

This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Timothy Patrick Sheehy.

TRIBUTE TO JOE McDONNELL

This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Timothy Patrick Sheehy.

TRIBUTE TO AVA NORTHRUP

This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Timothy Patrick Sheehy.

TRIBUTE TO MADISON SPEAR

This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Timothy Patrick Sheehy.

TRIBUTE TO RICHARD CHILDRESS

This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Thomas Roland Tillis.

TRIBUTE TO LIEUTENANT GENERAL THOMAS L. JAMES

This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Roger F. Wicker.

SENATE RESOLUTION 699--EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE RECOGNITION OF APRIL AS "NATIONAL LANGUAGE ACCESS MONTH"

This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions legislation such as Expressing support for the recognition of April as "National Language Access Month"., committees such as Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

SENATE RESOLUTION 701--DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF APRIL 20 THROUGH 26, 2026, AS "NATIONAL DARK SKY WEEK"

This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions legislation such as Designating the week of April 20 through 26, 2026, as "National Dark Sky Week"..

SENATE RESOLUTION 702--COMMENDING THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 150TH ANNIVERSARY AND RECOGNIZING ITS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE UNITED STATES

This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions legislation such as Commending the American Chemical Society on the occasion of its 150th anniversary and recognizing its many years of service to the United States..

SENATE RESOLUTION 705--COMMENDING THE "DONUT DOLLIES" FOR THEIR PATRIOTIC SERVICE AND STEADFAST SUPPORT OF UNITED STATES SERVICEMEMBERS IN COMBAT AND HONORING THEIR EXTRAORDINARY CONTRIBUTIONS TO...

This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions legislation such as Commending the "Donut Dollies" for their patriotic service and steadfast support of United States servicemembers in combat and honoring their extraordinary contributions to the morale and well-being of United States servicemembers during wartime..

RECOGNIZING ABEL VASEY

This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions 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.

HONORING THE LIFE OF PENELOPE "PENNY" ANN BRIGGS BROWN

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

RECOGNIZING JACK BUELL ON HIS OFFER OF APPOINTMENT TO ATTEND THE UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY

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

HONORING THE LATE MRS. KAREN SOCK

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

RECOGNIZING ALFONZE ROMERO

This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions 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.

HONORING THE LIVES OF CHRIS AND JACQUE SHEAFE

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.

HONORING THE LIFE OF MARY ANNE MULLANY

This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as John Joyce. 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 IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

RECOGNIZING ARTURO ARO CALVILLO

This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions 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.

COMMEMORATING NATIONAL PEO WEEK

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

RECOGNIZING MICHELE SMITH ON HER OFFER OF APPOINTMENT TO ATTEND THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY

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

CELEBRATING DR. FRANK J. CALZONETTI'S RETIREMENT

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

RECOGNIZING ASHLEY BECK

This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions 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.

HONORING LARRY MAYER AS APRIL'S "MONTANA INNOVATOR"

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

HONORING ART GUERRERO

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

HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF DELL INGRAM-WALKER

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

RECOGNIZING DELYLAH HAWK

This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions 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.

CELEBRATING BELLARMINE COLLEGE PREPARATORY'S 175TH ANNIVERSARY

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

RECOGNIZING THE GENESEE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

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

RECOGNIZING EDEN RAYNE NEHLS

This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions 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.

HONORING ROBERT A. "ROB" KRET ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT

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

RECOGNIZING ELI CHEVALIER ON HIS OFFER OF APPOINTMENT TO ATTEND THE UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY

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

HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF ASAL SAYAS

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

RECOGNIZING EVELYN LUNA AVALOS

This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions 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.

HONORING THE 25 YEARS OF SERVICE BY ANNUNCIATION MATERNITY HOME

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

RECOGNIZING IRA ARORA

This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions 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.

RECOGNIZING JOHN LAUGHTER ON HIS RETIREMENT

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

RECOGNIZING THE HIGH PLAINS HONOR FLIGHT

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

RECOGNIZING IVAN RANGEL

This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions 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.

RECOGNIZING ADAM BUELL ON HIS OFFER OF APPOINTMENT TO ATTEND THE UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY

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

HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF RICHARD A. "DICK" BROWN

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

RECOGNIZING ALDIN MEDNOLUCANIN

This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions 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.

AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED

This section is about changes proposed to a bill or resolution. It mentions legislation such as An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar..

TEXT OF AMENDMENTS

This section is about changes proposed to a bill or resolution. It mentions legislation such as An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar..

Text of Senate Amendment 5438

This section is about changes proposed to a bill or resolution. It mentions members such as John Thune.

Text of Senate Amendment 5439

This section is about changes proposed to a bill or resolution. It mentions members such as John Thune.

Text of Senate Amendment 5440

This section is about changes proposed to a bill or resolution. It mentions members such as Joni Ernst.

Text of Senate Amendment 5441

This section is about changes proposed to a bill or resolution. It mentions members such as Joni Ernst.

OUR GOVERNMENT IS SPYING ON US

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions members such as Rashida Tlaib.

POWERFUL CORPORATIONS MUST PAY THEIR FAIR SHARE OF TAXES

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions members such as Seth Magaziner.

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 7567, FARM, FOOD, AND NATIONAL SECURITY ACT OF 2026; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2616, PARENTAL RIGHTS OVER THE EDUCATION AND CARE OF THEIR KIDS ACT...

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as To provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14., committees such as Committee on Rules, members such as Austin Scott.

RECESS

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry.

AFTER RECESS

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as To provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14., committees such as Committee on the Budget, members such as Jodey Cook Arrington.

FALLEN SERVICEMEMBERS RELIGIOUS HERITAGE RESTORATION ACT

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. 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 House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, members such as Jim Jordan.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. 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..

FARM, FOOD, AND NATIONAL SECURITY ACT OF 2026

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as To provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14., committees such as Committee on Agriculture, members such as Glenn Thompson.

HOUR OF MEETING ON TODAY

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions members such as Glenn Thompson.

RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry.

NATIONAL FENTANYL AWARENESS DAY

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions members such as Charles Ernest Grassley.

RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry.

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions members such as John Thune.

CARBON DIOXIDE

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions members such as John Neely Kennedy.

WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENTS' DINNER SHOOTING

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions members such as Marsha Blackburn.

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions members such as Marsha Blackburn.

RECONCILIATION

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions members such as Marsha Blackburn.

REMEMBERING MARTHA ODOM

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions members such as Bill Cassidy.

INSULIN ACT OF 2026

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions members such as Susan Margaret Collins.

FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE SURVEILLANCE ACT

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions committees such as Select Committee on Intelligence, members such as John Cornyn.

RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY LEADER

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry.

U.S. SUPREME COURT

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions members such as Charles Ellis Schumer.

ELECTION TASK FORCE

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions members such as Charles Ellis Schumer.

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions members such as Charles Ellis Schumer.

IRAN

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions members such as Charles Ellis Schumer.

TRANSFERRING ADMINISTRATIVE JURISDICTION OVER CERTAIN PARCELS OF FEDERAL LAND IN HARPERS FERRY, WEST VIRGINIA

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Transfer administrative jurisdiction over certain parcels of Federal land in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, and for other purposes., committees such as Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, members such as Rand Paul.

EXPANDING WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS FOR CONTRACTORS ACT OF 2025

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2025, committees such as Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, members such as Gary C. Peters.

FLOODING IN HAWAII

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions members such as Brian Emanuel Schatz.

S.J. RES. 139

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 Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Air Plan Disapproval; Colorado; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period"., members such as Sheldon Whitehouse.

S.J. RES. 139

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 Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Air Plan Disapproval; Colorado; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period"., members such as John Wright Hickenlooper.

UNLOCK AMERICAN ENERGY AND JOBS ACT

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions members such as David Harold McCormick.

S.J. RES. 99

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 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services relating to "Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents"., members such as Jacklyn Sheryl Rosen.

S. RES. 139

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Expressing support for the designation of March 2025 as "Music in Our Schools Month"., members such as Michael F. Bennet.

PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY RELATING TO "AIR PLAN DISAPPROVAL; COLORADO...

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 Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Air Plan Disapproval; Colorado; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period"., members such as Michael F. Bennet.

PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES RELATING TO "REMOVAL OF THE AUTOMATIC...

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 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services relating to "Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents"., members such as Jacklyn Sheryl Rosen.

SBA FRAUD ENFORCEMENT EXTENSION ACT

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension Act, committees such as Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

EXPANDING THE SURETY BOND PROGRAM ACT OF 2025

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Expanding the Surety Bond Program Act of 2025, committees such as Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, members such as Edward John Markey.

RESOLUTIONS SUBMITTED TODAY

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Designating the week of April 20 through 26, 2026, as "National Dark Sky Week"., members such as Joni Ernst.

PIPELINE INTEGRITY, PROTECTION, AND ENHANCEMENT FOR LEVERAGING INVESTMENTS IN THE NATION'S ENERGY TO ASSURE SAFETY ACT OF 2025

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025, committees such as Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, members such as Joni Ernst.

REMEMBERING DIRK KEMPTHORNE

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions members such as James Risch.

RECOGNIZING BRIGHT MINDS ACADEMY OF HAYS, KANSAS

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions members such as Roger Wayne Marshall.

SENATE RESOLUTION 698--RECOGNIZING APRIL 29, 2026, AS "DENIM DAY" AND HONORING SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Recognizing April 29, 2026, as "Denim Day" and honoring survivors of sexual assault., committees such as Committee on the Judiciary.

SENATE RESOLUTION 700--EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE DESIGNATION OF APRIL 1, 2026, THROUGH APRIL 30, 2026, AS "FAIR CHANCE JOBS MONTH"

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Expressing support for the designation of April 1, 2026, through April 30, 2026, as "Fair Chance Jobs Month"., committees such as Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

SENATE RESOLUTION 703--EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE DESIGNATION OF THE WEEK OF MAY 3, 2026, THROUGH MAY 9, 2026, AS "NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS WEEK" TO CELEBRATE THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF SMALL BUSINESSES...

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 3, 2026, through May 9, 2026, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States..

SENATE RESOLUTION 704--SUPPORTING THE MISSION AND GOALS OF NATIONAL FENTANYL AWARENESS DAY IN 2026, INCLUDING INCREASING INDIVIDUAL AND PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE IMPACT OF FAKE OR COUNTERFEIT...

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Supporting the mission and goals of National Fentanyl Awareness Day in 2026, including increasing individual and public awareness of the impact of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills on families and young people..

SENATE RESOLUTION 706--EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE DESIGNATION OF APRIL 2026 AS "NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH", AND THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Expressing support for the designation of April 2026 as "National Child Abuse Prevention Month", and the goals and ideals of National Child Abuse Prevention Month., committees such as Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Floor procedure

Official title: House of Representatives

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

The chamber opened

Official title: House of Representatives

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

Floor procedure

Official title: DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE

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

Opening prayer

Official title: PRAYER

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

Floor procedure

Official title: THE JOURNAL

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

Pledge of Allegiance

Official title: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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

Floor procedure

Official title: ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE

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

The chamber adjourned

Official title: ADJOURNMENT

This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions members such as Glenn Thompson.

Floor procedure

Official title: EXPENDITURE REPORTS CONCERNING OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL

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

Floor procedure

Official title: Senate

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

The chamber opened

Official title: Senate

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

Opening prayer

Official title: PRAYER

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

Pledge of Allegiance

Official title: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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

Floor procedure

Official title: MORNING BUSINESS

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

Floor procedure

Official title: LEGISLATIVE SESSION

This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions members such as Rand Paul.

Floor procedure

Official title: UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUESTS

This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions legislation such as Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act, committees such as Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, members such as Rand Paul.

Floor procedure

Official title: UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST

This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions members such as Rand Paul.

Floor procedure

Official title: THE CALENDAR

This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions legislation such as SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension Act, members such as Joni Ernst.

Floor procedure

Official title: MORNING BUSINESS

This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. 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 Rules and Administration, members such as Mark R. Warner.

Floor procedure

Official title: MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE

This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions legislation such as Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act.

Floor procedure

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 Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, members such as Eric Stephen Schmitt.

Floor procedure

Official title: ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026

This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. 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., members such as Joni Ernst.

The chamber adjourned

Official title: ORDER FOR ADJOURNMENT

This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions members such as Joni Ernst.

Floor procedure

Official title: UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--S. RES. 551

This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions legislation such as Recognizing that sea levels are rising at accelerated rates due to human-caused climate change., committees such as Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, members such as Sheldon Whitehouse.

The chamber adjourned

Official title: ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 10 A.M. TOMORROW

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

Floor procedure

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 Danny K. Davis. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.