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July 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 Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner from engaging in a sexual relationship with any employee of the House..
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 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027, committees such as Joint Committee on Printing.
Bills, resolutions, and floor statements about legislation.
July 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 Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner from engaging in a sexual relationship with any employee of the House., committees such as Committee on Ways and Means.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as To exempt certain home building products from certain tariffs imposed on or after January 20, 2025, and for other purposes..
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Administrators of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Small Business Administration to establish a memorandum of understanding to share disaster relief data and information, and for other purposes..
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as To amend section 3282 of title 18 to extend the statute of limitations for bribery or theft offenses concerning public officials or federal funds, and other purposes..
Official title: INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Fairness in Foreign Filing Act, committees such as Committee on Finance.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Condemning the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for its ongoing human rights abuses, including its use of politically motivated espionage claims to justify arbitrary detention and executions., committees such as Committee on Foreign Relations.
STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Anti-Corruption Bureau Creation Act, committees such as Committee on Finance, members such as Charles Ellis Schumer.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Anti-Corruption Bureau Creation Act, committees such as Committee on Finance, members such as Charles Ellis Schumer.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Judicial Space and Facilities Management Effectiveness Act of 2026, committees such as Committee on Environment and Public Works, members such as Richard Joseph Durbin.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as SMART Savings Act of 2026, committees such as Committee on Finance, members such as John A. Barrasso.
Lawmakers joining or leaving support for legislation.
July 30, 2026House FloorCosponsors
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 relating to the authority of Congress and the States to regulate contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections and to enact public financing systems for political campaigns..
This section records lawmakers joining or leaving support for a bill. It mentions legislation such as Recognizing a health and safety emergency disproportionately affecting the fundamental rights of children due to the Trump administration's directives that unleash fossil fuels and greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change, while suppressing climate change science..
Meetings, reports, and work happening in committees.
July 30, 2026Senate FloorCommittee activity
EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF COMMITTEE
This section tracks committee work such as meetings, reports, or referrals. It mentions committees such as Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Official title: Daily Digest/Senate Committee Meetings
This section tracks committee work such as meetings, reports, or referrals. It mentions legislation such as College Transparency Act, committees such as Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Official title: EXECUTIVE RESOLUTION (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..
This section covers nominations, confirmations, or other executive branch business. It mentions legislation such as Anti-Corruption Bureau Creation Act, members such as Charles Ellis Schumer.
Official title: Vote on S. Res. 817 (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 Tammy Baldwin.
Official title: EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
This section covers nominations, confirmations, or other executive branch business. It mentions committees such as Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
SENATE RESOLUTION 820--DESIGNATING AUGUST 7, 2026, AS "NATIONAL LIGHTHOUSE DAY"
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions legislation such as Designating August 7, 2026, as "National Lighthouse Day"., committees such as Committee on the Judiciary.
SENATE RESOLUTION 821--DESIGNATING JULY 30, 2026, AS "NATIONAL WHISTLEBLOWER APPRECIATION DAY"
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions legislation such as Designating July 30, 2026, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day"..
SENATE RESOLUTION 822--DESIGNATING JULY 2026 AS "AMERICAN GROWN FLOWER AND FOLIAGE MONTH"
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions legislation such as Designating July 2026 as "American Grown Flower and Foliage Month"..
SENATE RESOLUTION 823--DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF AUGUST 2 THROUGH AUGUST 8, 2026, AS "NATIONAL FARMERS MARKET WEEK"
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions legislation such as Designating the week of August 2 through August 8, 2026, as "National Farmers Market Week"..
SENATE RESOLUTION 824--DESIGNATING AUGUST 1, 2026, AS "GOLD STAR CHILDREN'S DAY"
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions legislation such as Designating August 1, 2026, as "Gold Star Children's Day"..
SENATE RESOLUTION 825--COMMENDING MISSISSIPPI CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY FOR 200 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI AND THE UNITED STATES
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions legislation such as Commending Mississippi Christian University for 200 years of service to the State of Mississippi and the United States..
SENATE RESOLUTION 826--HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF SMALL MANUFACTURERS OF FIREARMS TO THE ECONOMY, CULTURE, AND RECREATIONAL HERITAGE OF THE UNITED STATES AND RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2026...
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions legislation such as Honoring the contributions of small manufacturers of firearms to the economy, culture, and recreational heritage of the United States and recognizing the month of August 2026 as "National Shooting Sports Month"., committees such as Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
SENATE RESOLUTION 827--RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CREATION OF THE SPORTING ARMS AND AMMUNITION MANUFACTURERS' INSTITUTE, INC. (SAAMI) AND COMMENDING ITS WORK ESTABLISHING INDUSTRY...
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions legislation such as Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the creation of the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute, Inc. (SAAMI) and commending its work establishing industry standards that ensure the safe interoperability of firearms and ammunition., committees such as Committee on the Judiciary.
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as John Garamendi. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
RECOGNIZING AND HONORING WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT DR. WALTER V. WENDLER
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Ronny Jackson. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
HONORING THE 160TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BUFFALO SOLDIERS
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions legislation such as Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025, members such as Frank J. Mrvan. 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 committees such as Committee on Veterans' Affairs, members such as Vicente Gonzalez. 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 Vince Fong. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
HONORING THE LIFE OF U.S. ARMY VETERAN RALPH CHECCHIO
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Thomas Kean. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
RECOGNIZING MATTHEW RICCITELLO'S SUCCESS IN THE 2026 TOUR DE FRANCE
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 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF INDIANA BEACH AMUSEMENT PARK
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as James Baird. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
RECOGNIZING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF JAMES B. CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Jill Tokuda. 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 Judy Chu. 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 Stephen Cohen. 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 James Baird. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
HONORING BURDEEN CHICAGO AND THE ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERSHIP OF GERARDO AND ROLANDO ALVAREZ
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Jonathan Jackson. 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 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027.
This section is about changes proposed to a bill or resolution. It mentions legislation such as National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, committees such as Committee on Finance.
PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES RELATING TO "RESTORING FLEXIBILITY IN...
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 Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)"., members such as Patty Murray.
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 Kirsten Gillibrand.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027, members such as Lisa Murkowski.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Designating July 30, 2026, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day"., members such as John Thune.
SENATE RESOLUTION 819--CONDEMNING THE GOVERNMENT OF THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN FOR ITS ONGOING HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES, INCLUDING ITS USE OF POLITICALLY MOTIVATED ESPIONAGE CLAIMS TO JUSTIFY...
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Condemning the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for its ongoing human rights abuses, including its use of politically motivated espionage claims to justify arbitrary detention and executions., committees such as Committee on Foreign Relations.
Official title: Unanimous Consent Request--S. 3101 (Executive Session)
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions legislation such as SAFE KIDS Act, committees such as Committee on the Judiciary, members such as Richard Lynn Scott.
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 Lisa Murkowski.
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions legislation such as Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027, members such as John Thune.