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The built-in recap of what happened and what comes next.
August 6, 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 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision"., committees such as Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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 Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision"..
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 An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar., committees such as Joint Committee on Printing.
Bills, resolutions, and floor statements about legislation.
August 6, 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 Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision"., committees such as Committee on Education and Workforce.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as To provide that no Federal funds may be used to carry out the final rule of the Department of Homeland Security entitled "Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility", and for other purposes..
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as To create national standards for labeling of covered materials as recyclable, compostable, reusable, and refillable, and for other purposes..
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Visitable Inclusive Tax credits for Accessible Living (VITAL) Act.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as To establish and collect fees for an optional program to expedite the processing of forms required to obtain a permanent labor certification, and for other purposes..
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as To authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to issue loans to certain public employees, and for other purposes..
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as To withdraw certain Federal land in the Rio Chama Watershed area of the State of New Mexico from mineral entry, and for other purposes..
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as To amend titles 5, 18, and 40, United States Code, to prohibit the renaming of Federal property except through a provision of law enacted by Congress, and for other purposes..
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for patient protection by limiting the number of mandatory overtime hours a nurse may be required to work in certain providers of services to which payments are made under the Medicare Program..
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Early Childhood Educator Professional Improvement Act of 2026.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as To address wildfire readiness and recovery, safe communities, and wildland firefighter safety..
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as To provide economic empowerment opportunities in the United States through the modernization of public housing, and for other purposes..
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as To require certain royalties paid for gas produced from Federal land and on the outer Continental Shelf to be assessed on all gas produced, and for other purposes..
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as To prohibit the purchase, sale, or exchange of nonpublic information, and for other purposes..
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as To prohibit the District of Columbia from requiring a person to wear a protective helmet to operate, or ride on, a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle..
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a Reducing Youth Use of E-Cigarettes Initiative..
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as To amend the Sikes Act to make certain improvements to integrated natural resources management plans of the Department of Defense for military installations, and for other purposes..
Constitutional Authority Statement for H.J. Res. 210
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 Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision"..
Constitutional Authority Statement for H.J. Res. 211
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for California's 2009 and Subsequent Model Year Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards for New Motor Vehicles"..
Constitutional Authority Statement for H.J. Res. 212
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Car Program; Reconsideration of a Previous Withdrawal of a Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"..
Official title: INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT 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 Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision"., committees such as Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Establishing a process to assure the long-term fiscal stability of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund., committees such as Committee on Finance.
STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to reauthorize the position of Farmworker Coordinator., committees such as Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, members such as Alejandro Padilla.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to reauthorize the position of Farmworker Coordinator., committees such as Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, members such as Alejandro Padilla.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to establish the Office of the Farm and Food System Workforce., committees such as Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, members such as Alejandro Padilla.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers, and for other purposes., committees such as Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, members such as Alejandro Padilla.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to provide payments for alternative manure management practices under the environmental quality incentives program, and for other purposes., committees such as Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, members such as Alejandro Padilla.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit certain securities trading and related communications by those who possess material, nonpublic information, and for other purposes., committees such as Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, members such as John F. Reed.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Designate a building of the Chancery of the United States in Pristina, Kosovo, as the "Elliot L. Engel Building"., committees such as Committee on Foreign Relations, members such as Charles Ellis Schumer.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Amend the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act and the Water Desalination Act of 1996 to reauthorize certain desalination programs, and for other purposes., committees such as Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, members such as Alejandro Padilla.
Lawmakers joining or leaving support for legislation.
August 6, 2026House FloorCosponsors
ADDITIONAL SPONSORS
This section records lawmakers joining or leaving support for a bill. It mentions legislation such as Improving Menopause Care for Veterans Act of 2025.
Meetings, reports, and work happening in committees.
August 6, 2026Senate FloorCommittee activity
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
This section tracks committee work such as meetings, reports, or referrals. It mentions legislation such as Federal Building Threat Notification Act, committees such as Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Official title: Daily Digest/Senate Committee Meetings
This section tracks committee work such as meetings, reports, or referrals. It mentions legislation such as Designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 154 First Avenue East in Jerome, Idaho, as the "Representative Maxine Bell Post Office"., committees such as Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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..
Official title: EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
This section covers nominations, confirmations, or other executive branch business. It mentions committees such as Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
RECOGNIZING THE 1960 UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI TIGERS FOOTBALL TEAM
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions legislation such as Recognizing the 1960 University of Missouri Tigers Football Team for its undefeated regular season, Orange Bowl victory, and claim to the 1960 National Championship., members such as Eric Stephen Schmitt.
RECOGNIZING THE U.S. SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS STAFF
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions committees such as Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, members such as Bill Cassidy.
SENATE RESOLUTION 833--RECOGNIZING THE 1960 UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI TIGERS FOOTBALL TEAM FOR ITS UNDEFEATED REGULAR SEASON, ORANGE BOWL VICTORY, AND CLAIM TO THE 1960 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions legislation such as Recognizing the 1960 University of Missouri Tigers Football Team for its undefeated regular season, Orange Bowl victory, and claim to the 1960 National Championship..
SENATE RESOLUTION 834--HONORING AND COMMENDING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions legislation such as Honoring and commending the 100th anniversary of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America., committees such as Committee on the Judiciary.
SENATE RESOLUTION 835--CELEBRATING THE JULY 2026 NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION SUMMIT IN ANKARA, TURKIYE, AND REAFFIRMING PRIORITIES PERTAINING TO TRANSATLANTIC SECURITY AND THE UNITED STATES...
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions legislation such as Celebrating the July 2026 North Atlantic Treaty Organization Summit in Ankara, Turkiye, and reaffirming priorities pertaining to transatlantic security and the United States commitment to NATO., committees such as Committee on Foreign Relations.
SENATE RESOLUTION 836--DESIGNATING AUGUST 16, 2026, AS "NATIONAL AIRBORNE DAY"
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions legislation such as Designating August 16, 2026, as "National Airborne Day"..
SENATE RESOLUTION 837--DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF AUGUST 22 THROUGH AUGUST 30, 2026, AS "NATIONAL PARK WEEK"
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions legislation such as Designating the week of August 22 through August 30, 2026, as "National Park Week"..
SENATE RESOLUTION 838--COMMEMORATING THE FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF THE MASS SHOOTING AT FORT STEWART, GEORGIA, ON AUGUST 6, 2025
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions legislation such as Commemorating the first anniversary of the mass shooting at Fort Stewart, Georgia, on August 6, 2025..
SENATE RESOLUTION 841--CELEBRATING THE 35TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF UKRAINE FROM THE FORMER SOVIET UNION
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions legislation such as Celebrating the 35th anniversary of the independence of Ukraine from the former Soviet Union., committees such as Committee on Foreign Relations.
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.
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Mike Bost. 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 Kevin Mullin. 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 Morgan McGarvey. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
CELEBRATING PIMA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION'S 75TH ANNIVERSARY
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Juan Ciscomani. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Nathaniel Moran. 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 Harriet Hageman. 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 Frederica Wilson. 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 Shontel M. Brown. 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.
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Frederica Wilson. 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 Harriet Hageman. 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 Space Commerce Advisory Committee Act, committees such as Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
This section is about changes proposed to a bill or resolution. It mentions legislation such as Space Commerce Advisory Committee Act, committees such as Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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 Foreign Relations.
This section is about changes proposed to a bill or resolution. It mentions committees such as Committee on Foreign Relations, members such as Michael F. Bennet.
This section is about changes proposed to a bill or resolution. It mentions legislation such as Space Commerce Advisory Committee Act, committees such as Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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 Cynthia M. Lummis.
This section is about changes proposed to a bill or resolution. It mentions committees such as Committee on Appropriations, members such as John Wright Hickenlooper.
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 Committee on the Budget.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as USMMA Athletics Act of 2026, committees such as Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, members such as Ashley Brooke Moody.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Space Commerce Advisory Committee Act, committees such as Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, members such as Ashley Brooke Moody.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act, committees such as Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, members such as Susan Margaret Collins.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2026, committees such as Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, members such as John Wright Hickenlooper.
SENATE RESOLUTION 832--ESTABLISHING A PROCESS TO ASSURE THE LONG-TERM FISCAL STABILITY OF THE FEDERAL OLD-AGE AND SURVIVORS INSURANCE TRUST FUND AND THE FEDERAL DISABILITY INSURANCE TRUST FUND
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Establishing a process to assure the long-term fiscal stability of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund., committees such as Committee on Finance.
SENATE RESOLUTION 839--TO AUTHORIZE REPRESENTATION BY THE SENATE LEGAL COUNSEL IN FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION V. KEY INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC, ET AL
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as To authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in Federal Trade Commission v. Key Investment Group, LLC, et al..
SENATE RESOLUTION 840--TO AUTHORIZE TESTIMONY AND REPRESENTATION BY THE SENATE LEGAL COUNSEL
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as To authorize testimony and representation by the Senate Legal Counsel..
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Designating August 16, 2026, as "National Airborne Day"., members such as John Thune.
INTRODUCTION OF THE PROTECTING INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS FROM DISCRIMINATION 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.
Official title: Unanimous Consent Request--S. Res. 832 (Executive Session)
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions legislation such as Establishing a process to assure the long-term fiscal stability of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund., committees such as Committee on Ways and Means, members such as Bill Cassidy.
Official title: Unanimous Consent Request--H.R. 5345 (Executive Session)
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions legislation such as Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act, committees such as Committee on Finance, members such as Margaret Wood Hassan.
Official title: Unanimous Consent Requests (Executive Session)
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions legislation such as Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act, members such as Rafael Edward Cruz.
Official title: MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR EN BLOC--S. 5271 and H.R. 7008
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions legislation such as Amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identification., members such as Ashley Brooke Moody.
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions legislation such as Amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identification..
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 Ashley Brooke Moody.
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions legislation such as Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, members such as John Thune.
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 committees such as Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, members such as Ashley Brooke Moody.
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions legislation such as Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, members such as John Thune.