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September 16, 2026Daily DigestDaily Digest
Floor activity recap
Official title: Daily Digest/Senate
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Official title: Daily Digest/House of Representatives
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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 Protect College Sports Act of 2026, committees such as Joint Committee on Printing.
Bills, resolutions, and floor statements about legislation.
September 16, 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 Designating September 2026, as "Gynecologic Cancers Awareness Month"., committees such as Committee on Energy and Commerce.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Jimmy Lai Hong Kong Political Prisoner Accountability Act of 2026.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to consider certain acreage not planted due to a lack of irrigation water to be eligible for prevented planting payments, and for other purposes..
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate the State opt-in requirement for the qualified elementary and secondary education scholarship credit..
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the qualified elementary and secondary education scholarships credit limit for married taxpayers filing a joint return..
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Colorado River Basin Water Security and Infrastructure Act.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as To provide for a temporary prohibition on the export of diesel fuel..
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 901 Lake Street in Oak Park, Illinois, as the "Detective Allan Reddins Post Office Building"..
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as To require the Ronald A. Robinson Post Office in Little Rock, Arkansas, to replace certain exterior signage, and for other purposes..
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Incentivizing Small Business Employee Retention Act of 2026.
Constitutional Authority Statement for H.J. Res. 217
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Disapproving the proposed civilian nuclear cooperation agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia submitted to the Congress on September 14, 2026..
Official title: INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Sultanate of Oman that have not been authorized by Congress., committees such as Committee on Foreign Relations.
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Acknowledging that it is in the national interest of the United States to support democratic actors in the Russian Federation, commending the work of Russian civil society and independent media to expose and respond to the crimes of the government of Vladimir Putin and pursue accountability for such crimes., committees such as Committee on Foreign Relations.
Lawmakers joining or leaving support for legislation.
September 16, 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.
DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
This section records lawmakers joining or leaving support for a bill. It mentions legislation such as Supporting the designation of the week of August 24 through August 28, 2026, as the fourth annual "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week"..
Meetings, reports, and work happening in committees.
September 16, 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 Equal Campus Access Act of 2026, committees such as Committee on Education and Workforce.
This section tracks committee work such as meetings, reports, or referrals. It mentions legislation such as Cold Weather Diesel Reliability Act of 2026, committees such as Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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.
September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksCommittee activity
SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS
This section tracks committee work such as meetings, reports, or referrals. It mentions legislation such as Notifying the President of the United States of the election of a President pro tempore., committees such as Committee on Armed Services. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
Official title: Daily Digest/Senate Committee Meetings
This section tracks committee work such as meetings, reports, or referrals. It mentions legislation such as STEAM Act, committees such as Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Official title: Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings
This section tracks committee work such as meetings, reports, or referrals. It mentions legislation such as Yosemite National Park Equal Access and Fairness Act, committees such as Committee on Agriculture.
Official title: Daily Digest/COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR 2026-09-17
This section tracks committee work such as meetings, reports, or referrals. It mentions legislation such as Helping Our People Act of 2026, committees such as Committee on Armed Services.
SENATE RESOLUTION 856--SUPPORTING THE DESIGNATION OF SEPTEMBER 19, 2026, AS "NATIONAL STILLBIRTH PREVENTION AND AWARENESS DAY", RECOGNIZING TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FAMILIES IN THE UNITED STATES THAT...
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions legislation such as Supporting the designation of September 19, 2026, as "National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day", recognizing tens of thousands of families in the United States that have endured a stillbirth, and seizing the opportunity to keep other families from experiencing the same tragedy., committees such as Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
SENATE RESOLUTION 857--COMMEMORATING 1 YEAR SINCE THE TRAGIC ACT OF VIOLENCE ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2025, IN EVERGREEN, COLORADO, RECOGNIZING THE VICTIMS, SURVIVORS, AND RESPONDERS, AND EXPRESSING...
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions legislation such as Commemorating 1 year since the tragic act of violence on September 10, 2025, in Evergreen, Colorado, recognizing the victims, survivors, and responders, and expressing condolences and support to their families and their communities., committees such as Committee on the Judiciary.
SENATE RESOLUTION 858--HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF THE LATE CONSTANCE BENJAMIN CLERY
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions legislation such as Honoring the life and legacy of the late Constance Benjamin Clery., committees such as Committee on the Judiciary.
SENATE RESOLUTION 860--RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 15, 2026, AS "NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY"
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions legislation such as Recognizing September 15, 2026, as "National Voter Registration Day"..
SENATE RESOLUTION 861--CONGRATULATING THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA BASEBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2026 NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION DIVISION I BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP, THE THIRD NATIONAL...
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions legislation such as Congratulating the University of Oklahoma baseball team for winning the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Baseball Championship, the third national championship in program history..
COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY NITTANY LIONS MEN'S WRESTLING TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2026 NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION DIVISION I NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions legislation such as Commending and congratulating the Pennsylvania State University Nittany Lions men's wrestling team for winning the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I National Championship., committees such as Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, members such as Bernardo Moreno.
September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
RECOGNIZING ALFRED SABORY, MAY 2026 CONSTITUENT OF THE MONTH
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING LESLIE A. LARSON
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING JAMES WILLIS BULLOCK, JR.
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
RECOGNIZING HIS EXCELLENCY NGUYEN QUOC DZUNG, AMBASSADOR OF THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM TO THE UNITED STATES
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING THE 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF FOUNTAIN COUNTY INDIANA
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF ROXBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
RECOGNIZING COMMUNITY SERVICES EMPLOYMENT TRAINING
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MARGARET GORE CASON
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING THE DISTINGUISHED CAREER OF STATE SENATOR LELA ALSTON
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
CELEBRATING NATIONAL AEROSPACE WEEK 2026
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING THE 2026 INDUCTEES TO THE FLORIDA INVENTORS HALL OF FAME
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
RECOGNIZING JESSICA DONLON
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING THE CITY OF VALDEZ, ALASKA
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING KEEP LOVE ALIVE CHURCH
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF ASSISTANT CHIEF PUBLIC DEFENDER PATRICIA "PATTI" LEE
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
CELEBRATING CHEN MOORE AND ASSOCIATES ON ITS 40TH ANNIVERSARY
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
RECOGNIZING LINDER FARM NETWORK
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING MR. MAJOR JEWEL McDONALD
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
CELEBRATING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF LEE BRATCHER, JR.
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MATTHEW A. "MATT" LEWIS
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
RECOGNIZING MAURA DRUMM AS A RECIPIENT OF THE 2026 IRISH ECHO LABOR AWARD
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE COMMON GROUND COUNTRY FAIR
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING THE LIFE AND CAREER OF SHERIFF TOM SPANGLER
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
CELEBRATING THE NEW CLARENCE C. SMALLS CITY HALL IN GEORGETOWN, SOUTH CAROLINA
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING TEXAS-24 HOMETOWN HERO DETECTIVE BILL JOHNSON
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING OFFICER DEVIN JONES ON BEING NAMED 2026 LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OF THE YEAR BY THE AMERICAN LEGION DEPARTMENT OF TEXAS
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
RECOGNIZING MALAKAI REGNER
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF ZACCHARY L. KNOLL
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
RECOGNIZING THE CROW FORCE ROBOTICS TEAM, APRIL 2026 CONSTITUENTS OF THE MONTH
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF FORMER WEST LAFAYETTE POLICE CHIEF DAN MARVIN
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NETCONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
RECOGNIZING JUAN LUNA AVALOS
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF ALIENTO
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
RECOGNIZING EVELYN LUNA AVALOS
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
RECOGNIZING NATALIE HELLMANN
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING TRUE LIGHT BAPTIST CHURCH
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
RECOGNIZING JENA HANSON
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
RECOGNIZING ALMA MORENO
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
RECOGNIZING THE BIG FLATS FIRE DEPARTMENT ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING TEXAS-24 HOMETOWN HEROS CORRIGAN AND CANNON CAMP
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING OFFICER ANDREW DILBECK AS A RECIPIENT OF THE 2026 STATE OF TEXAS COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT'S PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
RECOGNIZING IVAN RANGEL
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
RECOGNIZING ESMERALDA GONZALEZ AND DAVID ONTIVEROS, JUNE 2026 CO- CONSTITUENTS OF THE MONTH
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING NEW COVENANT CHRISTIAN CENTER
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING TEXAS-24 HOMETOWN HEROS FORT WORTH FIRE DEPARTMENT AND FORT WORTH POLICE DEPARTMENT
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
RECOGNIZING SERGEANT JOHN BANNER OF THE WHITE SETTLEMENT POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR HIS EXCEPTIONAL VALOR
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
RECOGNIZING ISABELLA QUIROZ GARCIA
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
RECOGNIZING NICK AND CHERYL DEAN, AUGUST 2026 CO-CONSTITUENTS OF THE MONTH
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING ST. MARY BAPTIST CHURCH
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING TEXAS-24 HOMETOWN HERO CORPORAL LEE HIGGINBOTHAM
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
CELEBRATING THE COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION AND RE-OPENING OF AZLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
RECOGNIZING GUSTAVO PRADO TORRES
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
RECOGNIZING MICHAELLE JINNETTE, JULY 2026 CONSTITUENT OF THE MONTH
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING TEXAS-24 HOMETOWN HERO MARK KOCHALKA
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING THE FORT WORTH BOTANIC GARDEN ON THEIR PRESTIGIOUS ACCREDITATION FROM THE AMERICAN ALLIANCE OF MUSEUMS
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
RECOGNIZING HEYZEL PEREZ
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING TEXAS-24 HOMETOWN HERO COOPER LUTKENHAUS
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
CONGRATULATING FIRE CHIEF RAYMOND HILL ON HIS RETIREMENT FOLLOWING 30 YEARS OF SERVICE
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
RECOGNIZING SELENE NEHLS
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING TEXAS-24 HOMETOWN HERO ERIC WEINBERG
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September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
RECOGNIZING EDEN RAYNE NEHLS
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This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10326) to enhance information-sharing capabilities between Federal law enforcement and State agencies to detect, investigate, and prosecute fraud in certain Federal programs, and to protect individual privacy; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 210) 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''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 213) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision''; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5334) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes., committees such as Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, members such as Michael T. McCaul.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Water Resources Development Act of 2026, committees such as Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, members such as Samuel Graves.
STOPPING POLITICAL DISCRIMINATION IN DISASTER ASSISTANCE ACT
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Stopping Political Discrimination in Disaster Assistance Act, members such as Scott Perry.
PROVIDING EMOTIONAL ASSISTANCE WITH RELIEF AND LOVE ACT
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Take Care of America’s Veterans Act, members such as Seth Magaziner.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Transportation Worker Identification Credential Efficiency Act, committees such as Committee on Homeland Security, members such as Seth Magaziner.
NORTHERN BORDER SECURITY ENHANCEMENT AND REVIEW ACT
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act, members such as Seth Magaziner.
LINKING FAMILY MEMBERS THROUGHOUT THE NEXUS APPLICATION PROCESS
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as To require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to link together applications of family members throughout the NEXUS application process, and for other purposes., members such as Seth Magaziner.
CIVIL PREPAREDNESS FOR AGROTERRORISM EXERCISE ACT OF 2026
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Civil Preparedness for Agroterrorism Exercise Act of 2026, committees such as Committee on Homeland Security, members such as Seth Magaziner.
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY INTELLIGENCE AND ANALYSIS TRAINING ACT
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Department of Homeland Security Intelligence and Analysis Training Act, committees such as Committee on Homeland Security, members such as Seth Magaziner.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as I&A Mission Reorientation Act of 2026, committees such as Committee on Homeland Security, members such as Seth Magaziner.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as American Franchise Act, committees such as Committee on Education and Workforce, members such as Tim Walberg.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Foreign Service Modernization Act, committees such as Committee on Foreign Affairs, members such as Michael Lawler.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2025, members such as James Comer.
RECOMMENDING THAT THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FIND LEON D. BLACK IN CONTEMPT OF CONGRESS FOR REFUSAL TO COMPLY WITH SUBPOENAS DULY ISSUED BY THE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Recommending that the House of Representatives find Leon D. Black in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform., committees such as Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, members such as James Comer.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1225 Kempsville Road in Virginia Beach, Virginia, as the "Colonel Edward Shames Post Office Building"., members such as James Comer.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 401 North Elm Street in Tuskegee, Alabama, as the "Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Post Office"., members such as James Comer.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 189 East Main Street in Xenia, Ohio, as the "Gil Whitney Post Office Building"., members such as James Comer.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 117 West Lovett Street in Charlotte, Michigan, as the "Francis C. Flaherty Post Office Building"., members such as James Comer.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act, members such as Benjamin Cline.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10326) to enhance information-sharing capabilities between Federal law enforcement and State agencies to detect, investigate, and prosecute fraud in certain Federal programs, and to protect individual privacy; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 210) 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''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 213) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision''; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5334) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes., committees such as Committee on the Judiciary, members such as Jefferson Van Drew.
PREVENTING RIP-OFFS AND OBTAINING OVERSIGHT OF FUNDS ACT
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10326) to enhance information-sharing capabilities between Federal law enforcement and State agencies to detect, investigate, and prosecute fraud in certain Federal programs, and to protect individual privacy; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 210) 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''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 213) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision''; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5334) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes., committees such as Committee on the Judiciary, members such as Jefferson Van Drew.
PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE ISSUED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY RELATING TO THE "CALIFORNIA STATE NONROAD ENGINE POLLUTION CONTROL STANDARDS; COMMERCIAL HARBOR...
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 Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision"., members such as Gary James Palmer.
PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE ISSUED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY RELATING TO THE "CALIFORNIA STATE NONROAD ENGINE POLLUTION CONTROL STANDARDS; COMMERCIAL HARBOR...
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 issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision"., members such as Susie Lee.
ELECTING MEMBERS TO CERTAIN STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives., committees such as Committee on Financial Services, members such as Ted Lieu.
REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 10076.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, members such as Scott Peters.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Take Care of America’s Veterans Act, members such as Mark Takano.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Supporting the goals and ideals of "Financial Literacy Month"., committees such as Committee on Natural Resources.
REAUTHORIZING THE FORT PECK RESERVATION RURAL WATER SYSTEM ACT OF 2000
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as To reauthorize the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act of 2000., committees such as Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, members such as Steve Daines.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act, committees such as Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, members such as Catherine Marie Cortez Masto.
PROTECT COLLEGE SPORTS ACT OF 2026--Motion to Proceed
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as End Trump’s Tariff Tax Act, committees such as Committee on Finance, members such as Gary C. Peters.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions committees such as Committee on Rules and Administration, members such as Addison Mitchell McConnell.
SENATE RESOLUTION 855--ACKNOWLEDGING THAT IT IS IN THE NATIONAL INTEREST OF THE UNITED STATES TO SUPPORT DEMOCRATIC ACTORS IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION, COMMENDING THE WORK OF RUSSIAN CIVIL SOCIETY...
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Acknowledging that it is in the national interest of the United States to support democratic actors in the Russian Federation, commending the work of Russian civil society and independent media to expose and respond to the crimes of the government of Vladimir Putin and pursue accountability for such crimes., committees such as Committee on Foreign Relations.
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget., members such as Bernardo Moreno.
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PRESIDENT TRUMP AND REPUBLICANS SECURING THE BORDER
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions members such as Joe Wilson. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksFloor speeches
NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND ASSAULT PREVENTION IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 2025
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Improvements Act of 2025, members such as Zoe Lofgren. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksFloor speeches
COST ESTIMATE OF H.R. 2571, SELF-INSURANCE PROTECTION ACT
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Self-Insurance Protection Act, committees such as Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.
September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksFloor speeches
REMEMBERING O.J. BRIGANCE
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions members such as Steny Hamilton Hoyer. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksFloor speeches
ADVANCING WATER RESEARCH AND COLLABORATION ACT OF 2025
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as AWRC Act of 2025, committees such as Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, members such as Zoe Lofgren. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksFloor speeches
COST ESTIMATE OF H.R. 1320, MODERN WORKER SECURITY ACT
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Modern Worker Security Act, committees such as Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.
September 16, 2026Extensions of RemarksFloor speeches
COST ESTIMATE OF H.R. 2528, ASSOCIATION HEALTH PLANS ACT
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Association Health Plans Act, committees such as Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.
Official title: ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions legislation such as Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision"..
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions legislation such as Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act, members such as Charles Ernest Grassley.
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions legislation such as Protect College Sports Act of 2026, members such as Jacklyn Sheryl Rosen.
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 Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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 Marsha Blackburn.
Official title: ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2026
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions legislation such as Protect College Sports Act of 2026, members such as Bernardo Moreno.
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions members such as Adam Smith. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.