Congressional Daily Record for September 28, 2026

Floor activity recap

Official title: Daily Digest/Highlights + 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 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program"., committees such as Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Floor activity recap

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 Recognizing and honoring the 27th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Olmstead v. L.C..

New public laws

Official title: Daily Digest/NEW PUBLIC LAWS

This is part of the official Daily Digest, which explains the day in plain language. It mentions legislation such as Provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes..

What Congress is doing next

Official title: Daily Digest/CONGRESSIONAL PROGRAM AHEAD

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 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program"., committees such as Committee on Armed Services.

Daily Digest update

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 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program"., committees such as Joint Committee on Printing.

Public bills and resolutions

Official title: PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Recognizing and honoring the 27th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Olmstead v. L.C., committees such as Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Constitutional Authority Statement

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10615

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Medicaid Integrity Improvement Act.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10616

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Public Access to HHS Health Data Act of 2026.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10617

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as VET CARE Act.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10618

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as STOP Medicaid Fraud Act of 2026.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10619

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Spending Safeguard Act.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10620

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Barron’s Law.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10621

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Medicaid Fraud Fighting and Taxpayer Protection Act.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10622

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as PROMISE for Small Businesses Act.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10623

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as To reaffirm the applicability of the Indian Reorganization Act to the Lytton Rancheria of California, and for other purposes..

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10624

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as To prohibit the use of Federal funds to carry out Executive Order 14253..

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10625

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Medicaid Integrity Improvement Act.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10626

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as HELP STATES Act.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10627

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10628

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Biosimilars Access and Affordability Act.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10629

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Pesticide Data Transparency Act.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10630

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Pesticide Transparency on Federal Land Act.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10631

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Smaller Class Sizes for Students and Educators Act of 2026.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10632

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Medicaid Whistleblower Protection Act.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10633

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Medicaid Integrity and Fiscal Accountability Act.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10634

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as To prohibit the demolition of Presidential memorials..

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10635

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Saving Rural Reservoirs Act.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10636

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10637

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Voter Vouching Transparency Act.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10638

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Skills Against Violence Act of 2026.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10639

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Regional Great Lakes Partnership Act of 2026.

Bills introduced

Official title: INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions committees such as Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND SENATE RESOLUTIONS

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions committees such as Committee on the Judiciary.

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.

ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS

This section records lawmakers joining or leaving support for a bill. It mentions legislation such as Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to ensure that only citizens are eligible to vote in Federal elections..

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

This section tracks committee work such as meetings, reports, or referrals. It mentions legislation such as Crow Revenue Act, committees such as Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.

Committee meetings

Official title: Daily Digest/Senate Committee Meetings

This section tracks committee work such as meetings, reports, or referrals.

Committee meetings

Official title: Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings

This section tracks committee work such as meetings, reports, or referrals.

Committee meetings

Official title: Daily Digest/COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR 2026-09-29

This section tracks committee work such as meetings, reports, or referrals. It mentions committees such as Committee on Armed Services.

Executive business

Official title: EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.

This section covers nominations, confirmations, or other executive branch business. It mentions committees such as Committee on Armed Services.

Executive calendar business

Official title: EXECUTIVE CALENDAR (Executive Session)

This section covers nominations, confirmations, or other executive branch business. It mentions members such as John Thune.

Executive business

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.

Presidential nominations

Official title: NOMINATIONS

This section covers nominations, confirmations, or other executive branch business.

RECOGNIZING THE FARMER'S DAUGHTERS

This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions committees such as Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, members such as Joni Ernst.

RECOGNIZING FIVE SONS LANDSCAPE & DESIGN

This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions committees such as Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, members such as Joni Ernst.

RECOGNIZING HENNINGSEN'S MEAT PROCESSING

This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions committees such as Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, members such as Joni Ernst.

RECOGNIZING LONE ARRANGER

This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions committees such as Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, members such as Joni Ernst.

RECOGNIZING PIPER'S GROCERY AND HOMEMADE CANDIES

This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions committees such as Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, members such as Joni Ernst.

RECOGNIZING DISCIPLES COFFEE

This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions committees such as Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, members such as James Risch.

SENATE RESOLUTION 912--RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HYDE AMENDMENT AND ITS ENDURING LEGACY OF SAVING THE LIVES OF MORE THAN 2,600,000 UNBORN CHILDREN AND RESPECTING THE CONSCIENCE RIGHTS...

This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions committees such as Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

SENATE RESOLUTION 914--DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 2026 AS "NATIONAL CHOLESTEROL EDUCATION MONTH" AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2026, AS "LDL-C AWARENESS DAY"

This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement.

SENATE RESOLUTION 915--RECOGNIZING THE NATIONWIDE IMPACT OF PRISON FELLOWSHIP ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY

This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement.

SENATE RESOLUTION 916--DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 21, 2026, AS THE "RAY GAESSER MEMORIAL FARM SAFETY WEEK" TO RECOGNIZE THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF RAY GAESSER, WHO PASSED AWAY IN A TRAGIC...

This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement.

HONORING FOURTH STREET MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH ON ITS 126TH ANNIVERSARY

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.

RECOGNIZING OSTOMY AWARENESS DAY

This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Terri Sewell. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.

RECOGNIZING COMMUNITY LEADER ANDY NOGAL ON HIS RETIREMENT

This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Jose Luis Correa. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.

RECOGNIZING DR. STEVE M. TIETJEN ON HIS RETIREMENT

This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Adam Gray. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.

HONORING GRUPO GUAYACAN, INC. ON ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY

This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Pablo José Hernández. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.

HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF AFSCME PRESIDENT LEE SAUNDERS

This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Steven Horsford. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.

RECOGNIZING THE SUCCESS OF THE AMERICA250 NATIONAL BIRTHDAY CAKE

This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Bonnie Watson Coleman. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.

HONORING LIEUTENANT UGO "BUTCH" ARNOLDI ON 50 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Salud Carbajal. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.

HONORING THE 115TH ANNIVERSARY OF MILFORD FIRE COMPANY

This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Thomas Kean. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.

RECOGNIZING OSTOMY AWARENESS DAY

This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as John Joyce. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.

HONORING FIRST LIEUTENANT JAMES CLAYTON FLOWERS

This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Gabriel Vasquez. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.

RECOGNIZING CHRISTINE OLSON, FOUNDER OF TO INFORM FAMILIES FIRST, ON HER RETIREMENT

This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions legislation such as To Inform Families First Act of 2025, members such as Vernon G. Buchanan. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.

RECOGNIZING GOLD STAR MOTHER'S AND FAMILY'S DAY

This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Jason Crow. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.

IN MEMORY OF RONNIE WINTERS

This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Clay Fuller. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.

HONORING THE FOOD BANK OF DELAWARE

This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Sarah McBride. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.

AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED

This section is about changes proposed to a bill or resolution. It mentions legislation such as Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026.

TEXT OF AMENDMENTS

This section is about changes proposed to a bill or resolution. It mentions legislation such as Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026, committees such as Committee on Appropriations.

Text of Senate Amendment 6836

This section is about changes proposed to a bill or resolution. It mentions committees such as Committee on Appropriations, members such as Tim Scott.

Text of Senate Amendment 6837

This section is about changes proposed to a bill or resolution. It mentions members such as Mark R. Warner.

Text of Senate Amendment 6838

This section is about changes proposed to a bill or resolution. It mentions committees such as Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, members such as Rafael Edward Cruz.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE DEMOCRATIC LEADER

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry.

REPORT OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as SHARE Act of 2026, committees such as Committee on Education and Workforce, members such as Tim Walberg.

APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry.

RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry.

PROTECT COLLEGE SPORTS ACT OF 2026

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions members such as Jerry Moran.

RELATING TO THE DEATH OF THE HONORABLE NANCY KASSEBAUM, FORMER UNITED STATES SENATOR FOR THE STATE OF KANSAS

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions members such as Jerry Moran.

STOP INSIDER TRADING ACT--Motion to Proceed

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Stop Insider Trading Act, members such as John Thune.

RATEPAYER PROTECTION ACT--Motion to Proceed

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Ratepayer Protection Act, members such as John Thune.

Cloture Motion (Executive Session)

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions members such as John Thune.

ADDITIONAL STATMENTS

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions committees such as Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, members such as Joni Ernst.

REMEMBERING PAUL BIANCHI

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions members such as Thomas Jonathan Ossoff.

SENATE RESOLUTION 911--EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE RECOGNITION OF SEPTEMBER 27, 2026, TO OCTOBER 3, 2026, AS "ASIAN AMERICAN AND NATIVE AMERICAN PACIFIC ISLANDER-SERVING INSTITUTIONS WEEK"

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions committees such as Committee on the Judiciary.

SENATE RESOLUTION 913--RELATING TO THE DEATH OF THE HONORABLE NANCY KASSEBAUM, FORMER UNITED STATES SENATOR FOR THE STATE OF KANSAS

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions committees such as Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

APPOINTMENT

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions committees such as Select Committee on Intelligence.

COMMON CENTS ACT

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Common Cents Act, committees such as Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, members such as Mike Lee.

EARLY ACT REAUTHORIZATION OF 2025

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as EARLY Act Reauthorization of 2025, committees such as Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, members such as Mike Lee.

ACCELERATING ACCESS TO CRITICAL THERAPIES FOR ALS REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2026

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026, members such as Mike Lee.

FALUN GONG AND VICTIMS OF FORCED ORGAN HARVESTING PROTECTION ACT

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Falun Gong and Victims of Forced Organ Harvesting Protection Act, committees such as Committee on Foreign Relations, members such as Mike Lee.

MAKING AMERICA'S FOOD SAFER ACT

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Making America's Food Safer Act, committees such as Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, members such as Mike Lee.

TERRORISM RISK INSURANCE PROGRAM REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2026

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2026, members such as Mike Lee.

NATIONAL TAXPAYER ADVOCATE ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2025

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as National Taxpayer Advocate Enhancement Act of 2025, members such as Mike Lee.

BANKRUPTCY THRESHOLD ADJUSTMENT ACT

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act, members such as Mike Lee.

RESOLUTIONS SUBMITTED TODAY

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions members such as Mike Lee.

Floor procedure

Official title: House of Representatives

This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate.

The chamber opened

Official title: House of Representatives

This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate.

Floor procedure

Official title: DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE

This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate.

Opening prayer

Official title: PRAYER

This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate.

Floor procedure

Official title: THE JOURNAL

This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate.

Pledge of Allegiance

Official title: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate.

The chamber adjourned

Official title: ADJOURNMENT

This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate.

Floor procedure

Official title: Senate

This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate.

The chamber opened

Official title: Senate

This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate.

Opening prayer

Official title: PRAYER

This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate.

Pledge of Allegiance

Official title: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate.

Floor procedure

Official title: CONCLUSION OF MORNING BUSINESS

This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate.

Floor procedure

Official title: LEGISLATIVE SESSION

This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions legislation such as Protect College Sports Act of 2026, committees such as Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, members such as John Thune.

Floor procedure

Official title: MORNING BUSINESS

This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions members such as Jerry Moran.

Floor procedure

Official title: UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST

This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions members such as Jeff Merkley.

Floor procedure

Official title: LEGISLATIVE SESSION

This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions members such as Mike Lee.

Floor procedure

Official title: MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT

This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate.

Floor procedure

Official title: EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED

This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate.

Floor procedure

Official title: MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE

This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions legislation such as American Music Tourism Act of 2025.

Floor procedure

Official title: PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR

This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions members such as Richard Joseph Durbin.

Floor procedure

Official title: ORDERS FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2026

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 submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program"., members such as Mike Lee.

The chamber adjourned

Official title: ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 10 A.M. TOMORROW

This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions members such as Mike Lee.