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Routine Proceedings, pages S4483-S4530 Measures Introduced: Eighty-six bills and thirteen resolutions were introduced, as follows: S. 5273-5358, S.J. Res. 209-211, and S. Res. 832-841.
S. 2542, to direct the Director of the Federal Protective Service to establish guidance relating to emergency protocols for buildings, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute.
S. 4505, to require the United States Postal Service to designate ZIP Codes for certain communities, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute.
S. 4689, to strengthen literacy outcomes for all students, to amend the comprehensive literacy State development grant program, and to ensure Federal accountability and investment in research, teacher preparation, and evidence-based instruction aligned with the science of reading, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Measures Passed:
USMMA Athletics Act: Senate passed S. 3266, to support the athletic programs of the United States Merchant Marine Academy, after agreeing to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute.
Pages S4492-93
Space Commerce Advisory Committee Act: Senate passed S. 434, to establish the Commercial Space Activity Advisory Committee, after withdrawing the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute, and agreeing to the following amendment proposed thereto:
Pages S4493-94
Moody (for Peters) Amendment No. 6748, in the nature of a substitute.
Page S4494
Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act: Senate passed S. 2398, to reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act, after agreeing to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute.
Pages S4494-95
DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions was discharged from further consideration of S. 1838, to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out a program of research, training, and investigation related to Down syndrome, and the bill was then passed, after agreeing to the following amendment proposed thereto:
Pages S4495-98
Hickenlooper/Moran Amendment No. 6751, in the nature of a substitute.
Pages S4495-96
Recognizing the 1960 University of Missouri Tigers Football Team: Senate agreed to S. Res. 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.
Pages S4498-S4504
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Fort Stewart, Georgia Shooting: Senate agreed to S. Res. 838, commemorating the first anniversary of the mass shooting at Fort Stewart, Georgia, on August 6, 2026.
Page S4530
To Authorize Representation: Senate agreed to S. Res. 839, to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in Federal Trade Commission v. Key Investment Group, LLC, et al.
Page S4530
To Authorize Testimony and Representation: Senate agreed to S. Res. 840, to authorize testimony and representation by the Senate Legal Counsel.
Seed Act (Vehicle for Sanctions Legislation)—Agreement: A unanimous- consent-time agreement was reached providing that notwithstanding Rule XXII, at 11:30 a.m., on Friday, August 7, 2026, Senate resume consideration of H.R. 5334, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction; that the only amendments in order be the
minutes of debate equally divided prior to each vote and up to five minutes under the control of Senator Graham prior to the vote on passage: Graham/Blumenthal Amendment No. 6711, Graham Amendment No. 6712 (title amendment), and Paul Amendment No. 6715; that upon the use or yielding back of that time, Senate vote on or in relation to Paul Amendment No. 6751, if offered, and upon disposition of the Paul amendment, Graham/Blumenthal Amendment No. 6711, as amended, if amended, be agreed to; and Senate vote on passage of the bill, as amended, with 60 affirmative votes required for passage; that if passed, Graham Amendment No. 6712 be agreed to, the title as amended be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be made and laid upon the tabled without intervening action or debate; that following disposition of the bill, Senate vote on confirmation of the en bloc nominations, provided under the provisions of S. Res. 817 (119th Congress); and that the motion to invoke cloture with respect to Thune (for Collins) Amendment No. 6732, to H.R. 6500, to extend duty-free treatment provided with respect to imports from certain countries in Africa under the African Growth and Opportunity Act, ripen following disposition of the en bloc nominations.
En Bloc Consideration of Certain Nominations—Agreement: Senate continued consideration of the en bloc nominations, provided under the provisions of S. Res. 817 (119th Congress).
Pages S4483-92, S4504
notwithstanding Rule XXII, at approximately 10 a.m., on Friday, August 7, 2026, Senate continue consideration of the en bloc nominations, provided under the provisions of S. Res. 817 (119th Congress), post- cloture; and that notwithstanding Rule XXII, at 11:30 a.m., Senate execute the order in relation to H.R. 5334, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction. Page S4530 Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the following nominations:
1 Space Force nomination in the rank of general.
A routine list in the Marine Corps. Pages S4504, S4530 Measures Placed on the Calendar:
Adjournment: Senate convened at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 9:43 p.m., until 10 a.m. on Friday, August 7, 2026. (For Senate's program, see the remarks of the Majority Leader in today's Record on page S4530.)