Congressional Daily Record for October 5, 2026

Floor activity recap

Official title: Daily Digest/Senate

This is part of the official Daily Digest, which explains the day in plain language.

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 GLRI Act of 2026.

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 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 Expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2026, to October 31, 2026, as "Bat Week"., committees such as Committee on Natural Resources.

Constitutional Authority Statement

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10721

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Stop Orphaned Wells Act.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10722

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as 9–8–8 Crisis Response Workforce Act.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10723

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Nicholas Douglas Quets United States-Mexico Rapid Response for Victims of Crime Act.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10724

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as To amend title 11, United States Code, to clarify the rules for the exceptions to the discharge of the debt of an individual debtor, and for other purposes..

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10725

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

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10726

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Coverage Act of 2026.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10727

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Access to Community Care Act of 2026.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10728

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Maternity Care for Rural Communities Act of 2026.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10729

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Long-Term Rural Health Investment Act of 2026.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10730

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Healthy Communities Act of 2026.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10731

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Rural Surgery Sustainability Act of 2026.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10732

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as No Betting on Your Own Race Act.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10733

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as To establish a Science Advisory Board at the Department of Justice, and for other purposes..

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10734

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Title IX Take Responsibility Act of 2026.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10735

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to require certain types of cattle to be included in a livestock pilot program, and for other purposes..

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10736

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Safeguarding Technology from CCP Influence Act.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10737

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as To amend the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 to promote transparency in science, and for other purposes..

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10738

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Affordable Power for Host Communities Act.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10739

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Strengthening the Medical Examiner and Coroner System Act of 2026.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10740

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as To designate Ukraine under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide certain nationals of Ukraine with continued eligibility for temporary protected status, and for other purposes..

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10741

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as To enhance the supply of child care, and for other purposes..

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10742

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as LESSONS from Ukraine Act.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10743

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Nonprofit Security Grant Program Funding Improvement Act.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10744

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Red Meat Inspection Exemption Act.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10745

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Yaeli Martinez Child Protection Act.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10746

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Fossil Free Finance Act of 2026.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10747

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Puerto Rico Medicare Advantage Fairness Act of 2026.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10748

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Balkans Security Cooperation Act.

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10749

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

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10750

This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Advanced Nuclear Fission and Fusion Propulsion Systems Act.

ADDITIONAL SPONSORS

This section records lawmakers joining or leaving support for a bill. It mentions legislation such as John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

This section tracks committee work such as meetings, reports, or referrals. It mentions legislation such as Recognizing Community Organizations for Veteran Engagement and Recovery Act, committees such as Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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 2026-10-06

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

Executive business

Official title: EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.

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

HONORING LIEUTENANT COLONEL WILLARD SHEPARD

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

HONORING WOMEN OF THE YEAR: DR. MAYRA PADILLA

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.

RECOGNIZING GARY GRUNICK

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

HONORING JAMES E. "JIM" UKROP

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

HONORING LITTLE ZION BAPTIST CHURCH

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

HONORING WOMEN OF THE YEAR: MARY ANN DAWKINS-PADIGELA

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.

HONORING MINISTER GARY RANGE

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

RECOGNIZING VICTOR HURLBERT

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

HONORING PLEASANT GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH

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

HONORING KAISER PERMANENTE NAPA MEDICAL OFFICES

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

HONORING WOMEN OF THE YEAR: ELANA BOLDS

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.

HONORING MATTYE PHILLIPS

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

RECOGNIZING TYLER REED

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

TRIBUTE TO DWIGHT CARVER DEBRO

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.

HONORING MARCELINA "MARCI" PINA-CHRISTIAN

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

HONORING ST. ALMA BAPTIST CHURCH

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

HONORING WOMEN OF THE YEAR: ANNIE KING-MEREDITH

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.

HONORING UDONIS HASLEM

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

TRIBUTE TO RICHARD "DICK" OLIPHANT

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.

RECOGNIZING DR. DON COLE

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

HONORING RABBI AMY SCHWARTZMAN

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.

RECOGNIZING SEVA COLLECTIVE

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.

COMMEMORATING THE 15TH ANNIVERSARY OF IVY CHILD INTERNATIONAL

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

HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF REVEREND RANCE PETTIBONE, SR.

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.

HONORING HOLLY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH

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

HONORING LARCENIA J. BULLARD

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

HONORING WOMEN OF THE YEAR: MICHELLE DENISE MILAM

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.

HONORING THE MEMORY OF ALEX QUANBECK AND RECOGNIZING GATE SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH

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

RECOGNIZING THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF VEGA BAJA, PUERTO RICO

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 ELEANOR MARSHALL

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

HONORING FIRST EMMANUEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

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

HONORING RHODA OMEGA SHIRLEY

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

HONORING WOMEN OF THE YEAR: SHASA CURL

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.

RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 3, 2026, AS OSTOMY AWARENESS DAY

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

HONORING 165 YEARS OF McDONALD STUDIO IN SOUTH BEND

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

HONORING EMMA ANNE HILL

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

HONORING WOMEN OF THE YEAR: YOLANDA MENDOZA

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.

TRIBUTE TO GAIL MAHNKE

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.

HONORING PROGRESSIVE BAPTIST CHURCH

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

HONORING THE LIFE OF KENTUCKY STATE TROOPER HAYDEN PHILLIPS

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

HONORING WOMEN OF THE YEAR: AMANDA JENKINS

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.

HONORING JULIUS LITTMAN

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

HONORING NEW ST. JOHN BAPTIST CHURCH

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

HONORING EL BUEN SAMARITANO'S 35 YEARS OF SERVING WORCESTER

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

HONORING THE SERVICE OF JUDGE MERCURIO MARTINEZ, JR.

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

HONORING ROTARY CLUB OF DAVIS

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

HONORING NEW HOME MINISTRIES

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

HONORING OSTOMY AWARENESS DAY

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

HONORING WOMEN OF THE YEAR: ANNISHA GERAN

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.

HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF MOUNT OLIVETTE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

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

HONORING PATRICIA DONOHUE

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.

RECOGNIZING DiANNA THIMJON

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

HONORING THE 2026 USA BIOLYMPIAD GOLD MEDALISTS

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

HONORING MINISTER GARY D. JOHNSON

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

HONORING MICHAEL A. AARON

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

HONORING GAIL KLAPPER ON HER RETIREMENT

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

HONORING THE MEMORY OF JUAN MANUEL ESCOBAR

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

HONORING ORA B. BENDROSS

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

HONORING WOMEN OF THE YEAR: ROCIO HERNANDEZ

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.

APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CONGRESSIONAL OFFICE FOR INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry.

APPOINTMENT OF INDIVIDUALS ON THE PART OF THE HOUSE TO THE NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON INSTITUTIONAL QUALITY AND INTEGRITY

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry.

BILL PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions legislation such as Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act.

APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE

This section captures a floor statement or debate entry.

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.

Floor procedure

Official title: MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions legislation such as GLRI Act of 2026, committees such as Committee on Labor.

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.

The chamber adjourned

Official title: ADJOURNMENT UNTIL TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2026, AT 1:30 P.M.

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