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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 National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach Act.
Bills, resolutions, and floor statements about legislation.
August 20, 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 Expressing support for the designation of August 22, 2026, as "Chuck Brown Day", and honoring Chuck Brown's contributions to music and to the District of Columbia., committees such as Committee on House Administration.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as National Flood Impact Reduction and Resilience Act of 2026.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as To obtain and direct the placement in the Capitol or on the Capitol Grounds of a statue to honor American humanitarian and star athlete Roberto Clemente of Puerto Rico..
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as To codify Secretary's Order 3434 of the Department of the Interior..
Lawmakers joining or leaving support for legislation.
August 20, 2026House FloorCosponsors
ADDITIONAL SPONSORS
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.
August 20, 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 National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach Act, committees such as Committee on Natural Resources.
Nominations, confirmations, and executive communications.
August 20, 2026House FloorExecutive business
Executive business
Official title: EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.
This section covers nominations, confirmations, or other executive branch business. It mentions committees such as Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Tributes, commemorations, and district-facing statements.
August 20, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING CARLOS AND ELIZABETH MUNOZ
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Juan Vargas. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
CELEBRATING THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BUFFALO CHORAL ARTS SOCIETY
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Timothy M. Kennedy. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
HONORING NEW BALTIMORE 2026 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR JOHN J. DAILEY
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.
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Zach Nunn. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SOUTH BUFFALO DANCE ACADEMY
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Timothy M. Kennedy. 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 Juan Vargas. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BERLIN TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT
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.
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Zach Nunn. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
COMMEMORATING THE SENECA NATION OF INDIANS AND THE SIGNING OF THE 1842 BUFFALO CREEK TREATY
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Timothy M. Kennedy. 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 Juan Vargas. 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 Brittany Pettersen. 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 Scott Perry. 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 Timothy M. Kennedy. 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 Garamendi. 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 Juan Vargas. 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 Brittany Pettersen. 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 Timothy M. Kennedy. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
CELEBRATING THE RETIREMENT OF DR. MICHELLE ATCHISON, PH.D.
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Joaquin Castro. 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 Young Kim. 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 Melanie Ann Stansbury. 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 Timothy M. Kennedy. 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 Nancy Pelosi. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
RECOGNIZING KEITH AEDER FOR MORE THAN FOUR DECADES OF PUBLIC SERVICE
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.
CELEBRATING THE 12TH PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY OF PASTOR KEITH MOBLEY
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Timothy M. Kennedy. 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 R. Walkinshaw. 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 Harold Dallas Rogers. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
HONORING MR. ALEX C. HABERSHAM AND THE 35TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MACON- MIDDLE GEORGIA BLACK PAGES
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 Timothy M. Kennedy. 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 Ken Calvert. 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 Ritchie Torres. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
CELEBRATING THE 5TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ASIAN AMERICAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Timothy M. Kennedy. 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 Donald Sternoff Beyer. 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 Brittany Pettersen. 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 Zach Nunn. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
RECOGNIZING LEGION OF HONOR MEDAL RECIPIENT PRIVATE FIRST CLASS JOHN C. TIRANNO ON THE 82ND ANNIVERSARY OF D-DAY
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Timothy M. Kennedy. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.