October 13, 2026Daily DigestDaily Digest
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119th Congress · session 2
Congressional Daily Record for October 13, 2026
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Daily Digest
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October 13, 2026Daily DigestDaily Digest
Floor activity recap
Official title: Daily Digest/House of Representatives
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Daily Digest update
Official title: Daily Digest/Next Meeting of the SENATE + Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + Other End Matter
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Legislation
Bills, resolutions, and floor statements about legislation.
October 13, 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 Recognizing the 110th anniversary of the Nation's First Presidential library, the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums., committees such as Committee on Foreign Affairs.
October 13, 2026House FloorLegislation
Constitutional Authority Statement
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress.
October 13, 2026House FloorLegislation
Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10795
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Sudan IMPACT Act.
October 13, 2026House FloorLegislation
Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10796
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as United States-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Act.
October 13, 2026House FloorLegislation
Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10797
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Aerial Transport and High Consequence Infectious Diseases Act.
October 13, 2026House FloorLegislation
Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10798
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Silicosis Prevention and Treatment Act.
October 13, 2026House FloorLegislation
Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10799
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Protecting American Workers Through H–1B Modernization Act.
October 13, 2026House FloorLegislation
Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10800
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as HEART Act.
October 13, 2026House FloorLegislation
Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10801
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as School Freedom Act of 2026.
October 13, 2026House FloorLegislation
Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10802
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as ASSURE Act.
October 13, 2026House FloorLegislation
Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10803
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as To abolish the Department of Homeland Security and establish a Department of Community Safety, and for other purposes..
October 13, 2026House FloorLegislation
Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10804
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Utility Accountability Act.
October 13, 2026House FloorLegislation
Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10805
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Don’t Block LGBTQ Act of 2026.
October 13, 2026House FloorLegislation
Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10806
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Medicare Home Health Payment Integrity and Protection Act of 2026.
October 13, 2026House FloorLegislation
Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10807
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Get the Flock Out of Our Communities Act.
October 13, 2026House FloorLegislation
Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10808
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as STORK Act.
October 13, 2026House FloorLegislation
Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 10809
This section focuses on legislation moving through Congress. It mentions legislation such as Make Data Centers Pay Act.
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Cosponsors
Lawmakers joining or leaving support for legislation.
October 13, 2026House FloorCosponsors
ADDITIONAL SPONSORS
This section records lawmakers joining or leaving support for a bill. It mentions legislation such as Expressing the sense of Congress that tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies have historically provided and continue to provide critical benefits to the people and communities of the United States..
Expressing the sense of Congress that tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies have historically provided and continue to provide critical benefits to the people and communities of the United States.Celebrating the 65th anniversary of the establishment of the Peace Corps, and commending its volunteers and contributions to global peace, friendship, and development.
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Committee activity
Meetings, reports, and work happening in committees.
October 13, 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 Cybersecurity for Small Businesses Act of 2026, committees such as Committee on Small Business.
October 13, 2026Daily DigestCommittee activity
Committee meetings
Official title: Daily Digest/Senate Committee Meetings
This section tracks committee work such as meetings, reports, or referrals.
October 13, 2026Daily DigestCommittee activity
Committee meetings
Official title: Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings
This section tracks committee work such as meetings, reports, or referrals.
October 13, 2026Daily DigestCommittee activity
Committee meetings
Official title: Daily Digest/COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR 2026-10-15
This section tracks committee work such as meetings, reports, or referrals.
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Recognition
Tributes, commemorations, and district-facing statements.
October 13, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
RECOGNIZING JEREMY DAVID GENTRY WITH A CONGRESSIONAL VETERAN COMMENDATION
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Pete Sessions. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
October 13, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING MARIE BOSWELL
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.
October 13, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING MATTHEW BUELTEL'S SERVICE AS SENIOR OUTREACH REPRESENTATIVE
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Angela Craig. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
October 13, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING MARY SPRINGHILL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL 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.
October 13, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
RECOGNIZING MASTER SERGEANT JAMES P. HOGG, U.S. ARMY, (RET.), WITH A CONGRESSIONAL VETERAN COMMENDATION
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October 13, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING MAMIE L. CUTLER
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October 13, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING CATHEDRAL OF SAINT JOHN BERCHMANS
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.
October 13, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
RECOGNIZING PATRICIA ANN ROEMMICK, WITH A CONGRESSIONAL VETERAN COMMENDATION
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October 13, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING 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.
October 13, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING MASSELINE MELBA PEMBERTON
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.
October 13, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING BRIGHT STAR 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.
October 13, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
RECOGNIZING JAMES GREGORY REDDEN, U.S. MARINE CORPS, WITH A CONGRESSIONAL VETERAN COMMENDATION
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October 13, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING ALVIN W. ROBERTS
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.
October 13, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING MADELEINE LERNER'S SERVICE AS DISTRICT DIRECTOR
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Angela Craig. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
October 13, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF STAFFORD HIGH SCHOOL
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Eugene Simon Vindman. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
October 13, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING MOUNT CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH
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October 13, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
RECOGNIZING GARY DEAN ROEMMICK, WITH A CONGRESSIONAL VETERAN COMMENDATION
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Pete Sessions. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
October 13, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF STEPHANIE FULTON SANDS
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.
October 13, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING LES ANDERSON'S SERVICE AS AGRICULTURAL LIAISON
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Angela Craig. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
October 13, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING PLEASANT HILL 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.
October 13, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
RECOGNIZING MAJOR MILES "DUSTY" ELTON BULLARD, US ARMY, (RET.), WITH A CONGRESSIONAL VETERAN COMMENDATION
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Pete Sessions. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
October 13, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING ANNABEL BREWSTER
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.
October 13, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING CARMEN M. CHAVEZ
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Juan Vargas. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
October 13, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING THE MEMORY OF IAN MASSEY
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Teresa Leger Fernandez. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
October 13, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING ST. MARY AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL 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.
October 13, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
RECOGNIZING CHARLES "CHUCK" THROOP WITH A CONGRESSIONAL VETERAN COMMENDATION
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October 13, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF OFFICER STEVEN CORLEY
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.
October 13, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING TEXAS-24 HOMETOWN HEROES FEED MY STRAVING CHILDREN
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Beth Van Duyne. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
October 13, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RICHMOND CRUSADE FOR VOTERS
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Jennifer McClellan. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
October 13, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING PRAISE TEMPLE FULL GOSPEL BAPTIST CATHEDRAL
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.
October 13, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
RECOGNIZING CHARLES RICHARD STEPTOE WITH A CONGRESSIONAL VETERAN COMMENDATION
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Pete Sessions. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
October 13, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF OFFICER ARTHUR MARTINEAU
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.
October 13, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING MORGAN DURFEE'S SERVICE AS SENIOR CONSTITUENT SERVICES MANAGER
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Angela Craig. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
October 13, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING STONER HILL 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.
October 13, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
RECOGNIZING COLONEL WILLIAM "BILL" DALE BAUER, USMC, (RET.), WITH A CONGRESSIONAL VETERAN COMMENDATION
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Pete Sessions. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
October 13, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF SUSIE LAW INGRAM
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.
October 13, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING JOHN HELCL'S SERVICE AS VETERANS CONSTITUENT ADVOCATE
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Angela Craig. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
October 13, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING MARTIN ROY EDMONDS
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.
October 13, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
RECOGNIZING LIEUTENANT COLONEL MICHAEL JACOB SLAVENS, U.S. AIR FORCE, (RET.), WITH A CONGRESSIONAL VETERAN COMMENDATION
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Pete Sessions. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
October 13, 2026Extensions of RemarksRecognition
HONORING ILHAN ABDULLAHI'S SERVICE AS STAFF ASSISTANT/CONSTITUENT ADVOCATE
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Angela Craig. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
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Floor speeches
Member statements and debate on the floor.
October 13, 2026Senate FloorFloor speeches
APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry.
October 13, 2026Extensions of RemarksFloor speeches
APPRECIATING POLITICAL CARTOONIST GARRY TRUDEAU AND DOONESBURY
This section captures a floor statement or debate entry. It mentions members such as Stephen Cohen. Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
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Procedure
Formal floor steps such as opening, scheduling, and adjournment.
October 13, 2026House FloorProcedure
Floor procedure
Official title: House of Representatives
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate.
October 13, 2026House FloorProcedure
The chamber opened
Official title: House of Representatives
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate.
October 13, 2026House FloorProcedure
Floor procedure
Official title: DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate.
October 13, 2026House FloorProcedure
Opening prayer
Official title: PRAYER
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate.
October 13, 2026House FloorProcedure
Floor procedure
Official title: THE JOURNAL
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate.
October 13, 2026House FloorProcedure
Pledge of Allegiance
Official title: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate.
October 13, 2026House FloorProcedure
Floor procedure
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 Reversionary Interest Conveyance Act.
October 13, 2026House FloorProcedure
Floor procedure
Official title: ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate. It mentions legislation such as Reversionary Interest Conveyance Act.
October 13, 2026House FloorProcedure
The chamber adjourned
Official title: ADJOURNMENT
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate.
October 13, 2026Senate FloorProcedure
Floor procedure
Official title: Senate
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate.
October 13, 2026Senate FloorProcedure
The chamber opened
Official title: Senate
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate.
October 13, 2026Senate FloorProcedure
The chamber adjourned
Official title: ADJOURNMENT UNTIL THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15 2026, AT 9:30 A.M.
This section captures a formal floor step rather than a policy debate.