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The built-in recap of what happened and what comes next.
June 18, 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 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 Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Official title: Daily Digest/House of Representatives
This is part of the official Daily Digest, which explains the day in plain language. It mentions legislation such as Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program"..
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 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, committees such as Joint Committee on Printing.
Bills, resolutions, and floor statements about legislation.
June 18, 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 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program"., committees such as Committee on Homeland Security.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt qualified religious institutions from the excise tax on investment income..
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as District of Columbia Courts Judicial Vacancy Reduction Act.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Expanding Access to Credit through Consumer-Permissioned Data Act.
Constitutional Authority Statement for H.J. Res. 197
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 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program"..
Official title: INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Advancing American Quantum Leadership Act of 2026, committees such as Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Recognizing and honoring Cambodian veterans of the Khmer National Armed Forces for their sacrifices, their support of the Armed Forces of the United States, and their defense of freedom in Southeast Asia., committees such as Committee on Foreign Relations.
Lawmakers joining or leaving support for legislation.
June 18, 2026House FloorCosponsors
ADDITIONAL SPONSORS
This section records lawmakers joining or leaving support for a bill. It mentions legislation such as No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2025.
This section records lawmakers joining or leaving support for a bill. It mentions legislation such as Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act.
Meetings, reports, and work happening in committees.
June 18, 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 Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act, committees such as Committee on Financial Services.
This section tracks committee work such as meetings, reports, or referrals. It mentions legislation such as ORBITS Act of 2025, committees such as Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
This section tracks committee work such as meetings, reports, or referrals. It mentions committees such as Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, members such as Rafael Edward Cruz.
Official title: Daily Digest/Senate Committee Meetings
This section tracks committee work such as meetings, reports, or referrals. It mentions legislation such as Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2025, committees such as Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
SENATE RESOLUTION 779--RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF BLACK PEOPLE TO THE MUSICAL HERITAGE OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE NEED FOR GREATER ACCESS TO MUSIC EDUCATION FOR BLACK STUDENTS AND...
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions legislation such as Recognizing the contributions of Black people to the musical heritage of the United States and the need for greater access to music education for Black students and designating June 2026 as "Black Music Month"., committees such as Committee on the Judiciary.
SENATE RESOLUTION 781--COMMEMORATING JUNE 19, 2026, AS "JUNETEENTH NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE DAY" IN RECOGNITION OF JUNE 19, 1865, THE DATE ON WHICH NEWS OF THE END OF SLAVERY REACHED THE SLAVES IN...
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions legislation such as Commemorating June 19, 2026, as "Juneteenth National Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which news of the end of slavery reached the slaves in the Southwestern States., committees such as Committee on the Judiciary.
HONORING THE TOWN OF YARMOUTH'S 250TH INDEPENDENCE DAY
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as William R. Keating. 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 COLONEL FRANCIS "LEN" LEONARD LOVING
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Aaron Bean. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
RECOGNIZING KALPESH JOSHI FOR HIS LEADERSHIP IN HOSPITALITY AND COMMUNITY
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as S. Raja Krishnamoorthi. 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.
HONORING THE PATRIOTISM AND SERVICE OF JOHN KNOX BURTON
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as H. Morgan Griffith. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
CELEBRATING THE UCLA WOMEN'S BEACH VOLLEYBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Ted Lieu. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
HONORING CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER 5 MITCHELL K. TAGGART ON HIS RETIREMENT
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.
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 THE 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF WALT AND RITA TUCHALSKI
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 ADAM STOLL UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Tim Walberg. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
RECOGNIZING GAVIN MINICH 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 LAWRENCE E. "LARRY" STONE LIFETIME OF SERVICE
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.
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Lisa C. McClain. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
RECOGNIZING GREG RISLOV'S 50 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Dustin Johnson. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
HONORING MISS PRESLEY BENNETT MISS ARKANSAS' TEEN 2026
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Bruce Westerman. 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 Thomas Earl Emmer. 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 Veronica Escobar. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
HONORING CHAMBERS COUNTY JUDGE FRANK JAMES "JIMMY" SYLVIA, JR.
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Brian Babin. 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 Bennie 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 Aaron Bean. 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 William R. Keating. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
This section is about changes proposed to a bill or resolution. It mentions legislation such as An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes..
This section is about changes proposed to a bill or resolution. It mentions legislation such as An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes., committees such as Committee on Fisheries.
This section is about changes proposed to a bill or resolution. It mentions committees such as Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, members such as Todd Young.
This section is about changes proposed to a bill or resolution. It mentions committees such as Select Committee on Ethics, members such as Joshua David Hawley.
This section is about changes proposed to a bill or resolution. It mentions committees such as Committee on Foreign Relations, members such as Jeff Merkley.
This section is about changes proposed to a bill or resolution. It mentions committees such as Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, members such as John Cornyn.
This section is about changes proposed to a bill or resolution. It mentions committees such as Select Committee on Ethics, members such as David Harold McCormick.
This section is about changes proposed to a bill or resolution. It mentions committees such as Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, members such as David Harold McCormick.
This section is about changes proposed to a bill or resolution. It mentions committees such as Committee on Armed Services, members such as David Harold McCormick.
This section is about changes proposed to a bill or resolution. It mentions committees such as Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, members such as David Harold McCormick.
This section is about changes proposed to a bill or resolution. It mentions committees such as Committee on Armed Services, members such as Todd Young.
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE REAFFIRMATION ACT OF 2026
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Declaration of Independence Reaffirmation Act of 2026, members such as Eric Stephen Schmitt.
MODERNIZATION, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND PLANNING FOR BROADBAND FUNDING ACT
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as MAP for Broadband Funding Act, committees such as Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, members such as Debra Fischer.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions committees such as Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, members such as Joni Ernst.
SENATE RESOLUTION 778--RECOGNIZING AND HONORING CAMBODIAN VETERANS OF THE KHMER NATIONAL ARMED FORCES FOR THEIR SACRIFICES, THEIR SUPPORT OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES, AND THEIR DEFENSE...
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Recognizing and honoring Cambodian veterans of the Khmer National Armed Forces for their sacrifices, their support of the Armed Forces of the United States, and their defense of freedom in Southeast Asia., committees such as Committee on Foreign Relations.
SENATE RESOLUTION 780--EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE DESIGNATION OF JUNE 19, 2026, AS "WORLD SICKLE CELL AWARENESS DAY" IN ORDER TO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES AND GLOBAL...
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2026, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public awareness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease and the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions relating to sickle cell disease., committees such as Committee on Foreign Relations.
TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH IRAN
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. 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.
INTRODUCTION THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COURTS JUDICIAL VACANCY REDUCTION ACT
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions members such as Eleanor Holmes Norton. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions legislation such as Allowing Emancipation Hall to be used for a ceremony to dedicate the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule on Wednesday, June 24, 2026..
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions legislation such as 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, committees such as Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, members such as John Thune.
Official title: Unanimous Consent Request--S. Res. 554 (Executive Calendar)
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions legislation such as Recognizing the strong link between climate change and skyrocketing insurance premiums., committees such as Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, members such as Sheldon Whitehouse.
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions legislation such as Requesting information on Honduras's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961., members such as Ruben Gallego.
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions committees such as Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, members such as Todd Young.
Official title: UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT--H. CON. RES. 86
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. 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 Foreign Relations, members such as John Thune.
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions legislation such as 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, members such as John Thune.