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April 30, 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 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 Committee on Foreign Relations.
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 consideration of the bill (H.R. 7567) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2031, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2616) to require public elementary and middle schools that receive funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to obtain parental consent before changing a minor's gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name on any school form or sex-based accommodations, including locker rooms or bathrooms; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 33) 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; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1318) to direct the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish a program to identify American-Jewish servicemembers buried in United States military cemeteries overseas under markers that incorrectly represent their religion and heritage, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1346) to amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes; and for other purposes., committees such as Committee on Agriculture.
Bills, resolutions, and floor statements about legislation.
April 30, 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 Major Richard Star Act, committees such as Committee on Ways and Means.
STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions committees such as Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, members such as John Thune.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions committees such as Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, members such as John Thune.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions committees such as Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, members such as Richard Joseph Durbin.
Lawmakers joining or leaving support for legislation.
April 30, 2026House FloorCosponsors
ADDITIONAL SPONSORS
This section records lawmakers joining or leaving support for a bill. It mentions legislation such as John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement 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"..
Meetings, reports, and work happening in committees.
April 30, 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 Fisher House Availability Act of 2026, committees such as Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Official title: Daily Digest/Senate Committee Meetings
This section tracks committee work such as meetings, reports, or referrals. It mentions legislation such as Federal Carjacking Enforcement Act, committees such as Committee on Appropriations.
Official title: Waiving Quorum Call (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 A. Barrasso.
Official title: Strategic Subsea Cables Act (Executive Session)
This section covers nominations, confirmations, or other executive branch business. It mentions committees such as Committee on Foreign Relations, members such as John A. Barrasso.
Official title: EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
This section covers nominations, confirmations, or other executive branch business. It mentions legislation such as To provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14., committees such as Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
SENATE RESOLUTION 710--RECOGNIZING MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH DAY TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions committees such as Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
SENATE RESOLUTION 715--RECOGNIZING ESCALATING THREATS TO FREEDOM OF THE PRESS AND FREEDOM OF SPEECH WORLDWIDE, INCLUDING INCREASING HARM TO JOURNALISTS REPORTING IN CONFLICT ZONES AND UNDER...
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions committees such as Committee on Foreign Relations.
SENATE RESOLUTION 718--COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES BRUINS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2026 NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION DIVISION...
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement.
SENATE RESOLUTION 720--RECOGNIZING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF ASIAN AMERICAN, NATIVE HAWAIIAN, AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH AS AN IMPORTANT TIME TO CELEBRATE THE SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS OF ASIAN...
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement.
HONORING THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ELBOW ROOM BAR AND GRILL
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Jim Costa. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
RECOGNIZING LA GRAN PLAZA AND ITS SMALL BUSINESSES DURING NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS WEEK
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Marc Veasey. 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 K. Simpson. 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 Pete Sessions. 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 Jim Costa. 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 LLYWELLON EDWIN "VALLEY/LEW" MOHR
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Brian K. Fitzpatrick. 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 THE HONORABLE MARY JO HAYWOOD
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.
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Virginia Ann Foxx. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
CELEBRATING THE GRAND OPENING OF SOUTHSIDE EAST LAKE STREET CLINIC
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Ilhan Omar. 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 Rudy Yakym. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
HONORING THE FONDO DE AYUDA SOCIAL DEL LEONISMO DISTRICT 51-E, INC.
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Pablo José Hernández. 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 John B. Larson. 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 Paul Tonko. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
RECOGNIZING HANCOCK MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS' HEROIC EFFORTS
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Mike Ezell. 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 Jared Huffman. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
CELEBRATING THE FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH TERRELL'S 150TH 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 LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL CONSTITUTION TEAM
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Suzanne Bonamici. 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 Kathy Castor. 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 Darin Lahood. 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 Marcia Carolyn Kaptur. 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 Joseph Morelle. 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 Jeff Hurd. 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.
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Brett Guthrie. 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 Jeff Hurd. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Providing Veterans Essential Medications Act, members such as George Latimer.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7567) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2031, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2616) to require public elementary and middle schools that receive funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to obtain parental consent before changing a minor's gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name on any school form or sex-based accommodations, including locker rooms or bathrooms; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 33) 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; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1318) to direct the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish a program to identify American-Jewish servicemembers buried in United States military cemeteries overseas under markers that incorrectly represent their religion and heritage, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1346) to amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes; and for other purposes., committees such as Committee on Agriculture, members such as Victoria Spartz.
PERMISSION FOR MEMBER TO BE CONSIDERED AS FIRST SPONSOR OF H.R. 2424
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2025, members such as Darin Lahood.
REQUEST TO RECEDE FROM THE HOUSE AMENDMENT AND TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 7147, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026., members such as Mark Alford.
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026., committees such as Committee on Appropriations, members such as Mark Alford.
NO WAREHOUSING OF HUMAN BEINGS IN INDUSTRIAL ICE DETENTION CENTERS
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as To prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from entering into, modifying, extending, or renewing, any contract or intergovernmental service agreement to establish or operate any new immigration detention model, including the use of warehouses, modular facilities, soft-sided structures, tent systems, and processing centers., members such as Kelly Morrison.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 7378) to amend the Calder Act to permanently adjust American time, and for other purposes..
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2913) to authorize support for Ukraine, and for other purposes..
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2913) to authorize support for Ukraine, and for other purposes..
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 A. Barrasso.
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..
DIRECTING THE REMOVAL OF UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM HOSTILITIES WITHIN OR AGAINST THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN THAT HAVE NOT BEEN AUTHORIZED BY CONGRESS--Motion to Discharge
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 Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress., committees such as Committee on Foreign Relations, members such as Adam Schiff.
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 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"., committees such as Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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 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"., committees such as Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
SENATE RESOLUTION 707--EXPRESSING CONCERN ABOUT THE INCREASING INFLUENCE OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA IN LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN AND CALLING FOR STRENGTHENED UNITED STATES ECONOMIC...
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions committees such as Committee on Foreign Relations.
SENATE RESOLUTION 711--EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE DESIGNATION OF MAY 2026 AS "NATIONAL BEEF MONTH" TO RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANT ROLE CATTLE PLAY IN THE UNITED STATES, AND TO CONSUMERS
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions committees such as Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
SENATE RESOLUTION 713--SUPPORTING THE UNITED STATES DOLLAR AS THE RESERVE CURRENCY OF THE WORLD AND COMBATING THE ECONOMIC INFLUENCE OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions committees such as Committee on Foreign Relations.
SENATE RESOLUTION 714--SUPPORTING THE DESIGNATION OF MAY 10, 2026, AS "NATIONAL ASIAN AMERICAN, NATIVE HAWAIIAN, AND PACIFIC ISLANDER MENTAL HEALTH DAY"
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions committees such as Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
SENATE RESOLUTION 716--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE REGARDING CRITICAL ELEMENTS OF THE UNITED STATES POLICY TOWARDS THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions committees such as Committee on Foreign Relations.
BILL (H.R. 7567) TO PROVIDE FOR THE REFORM AND CONTINUATION OF AGRICULTURAL AND OTHER PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2031, AND TO OTHER PURPOSES
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, members such as David Rouzer. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions members such as Joe Wilson. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
SUPPORTING THE DESIGNATION OF THE WEEK OF MAY 8, 2026, THROUGH MAY 17, 2026, AS "NATIONAL AMERICAN BIRDING WEEK"
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. 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.
BILL (H.R. 7567) TO PROVIDE FOR THE REFORM AND CONTINUATION OF AGRICULTURAL AND OTHER PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2031, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, members such as Derek Schmidt. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
Official title: AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO MAKE CORRECTIONS IN ENGROSSMENT OF H.R. 7567, FARM, FOOD, AND NATIONAL SECURITY ACT OF 2026
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions legislation such as Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, members such as Glenn Thompson.
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 Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026..
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions legislation such as Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026..
Official title: UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--H.R. 4371
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions legislation such as Kayla Hamilton Act, members such as John Cornyn.
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 Mark R. Warner.
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..
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 Cornyn.
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 Adam Schiff.
Official title: ORDERS FOR MONDAY, MAY 4, 2026, THROUGH MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. 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 formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions legislation such as Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, members such as Eli Crane. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.