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September 16, 2026
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Routine Proceedings, pages S4743-S4763 Measures Introduced: Sixteen bills and nine resolutions were introduced, as follows: S. 5404-5419, S.J. Res. 215-216, and S. Res. 855-861.
S. 3135, to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to authorize manufacturers of certain vehicles to suspend engine derate or shutdown functions in prolonged cold weather conditions, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute.
S. 5045, to amend the Clean Air Act to modify the handling of air quality monitoring with respect to prescribed fires.
S. 5249, to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to align the licensing of uranium enrichment facilities with other fuel cycle facilities under that Act, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Page S4756 Measures Passed:
Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources was discharged from further consideration of H.R. 7250, to reauthorize the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act of 2000, and the bill was then passed.
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Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources was discharged from further consideration of H.R. 3657, to amend the Federal Power Act to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to annually submit to Congress a report on the status of ongoing hydropower relicensing applications, and the bill was then passed.
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Wrestling Team: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation was discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 847, 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, and the resolution was then agreed to.
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September 11, 2001: Senate agreed to S. Res. 859, 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.
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Congratulating the University of Oklahoma Baseball Team: Senate agreed to S. Res. 861, congratulating the University of Oklahoma baseball team for winning the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Baseball Championship, the third national championship in program history.
Measures Considered: Protect College Sports Act—Agreement: Senate continued consideration of the motion to proceed to consideration of S.4668, to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide protections for, student athletes and to promote fair competition among intercollegiate athletics.
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consideration of the motion to proceed to consideration of the bill, post-cloture, at approximately 10 a.m., on Thursday, September 17, 2026; that notwithstanding Rule XXII, at 11:45 a.m., Senate vote on the motion to proceed to consideration of the bill, and immediately following disposition of the motion to proceed to consideration of the bill, Senate proceed to executive session; that if cloture is invoked on the nomination of Kasdin Miller Mitchell, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Texas, Senate vote on confirmation of the nomination at 1:45 p.m.; and
Miller Mitchell, Senate resume legislative session. Page S4763 Appointments:
Board of Visitors of the U.S. Naval Academy: The Chair, on behalf of the Majority Leader, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 8468(a), as amended by Public Law 118-159, appointed the following Senator to the Board of Visitors of the U.S. Naval Academy: Senator Husted.
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Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Review Board: The Chair announced, on behalf of the Majority Leader, pursuant to the provisions of Public Law 107-12, the appointment of the following individual to serve as a member of the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Review Board: Kevin Thom of South Dakota.
32 Army nominations in the rank of general. Page S4763 Messages from the House:
Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:
Adjournment: Senate convened at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 5:58 p.m., until 10 a.m. on Thursday, September 17, 2026. (For Senate's program, see the remarks of the Acting Majority Leader in today's Record on page S4763.)