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H.R. 6244Watson Coleman, Bonnie

Protecting our Veterans’ Memories Act

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sales to Taiwan of certain defense articles and services.

S.J.Res. 101Paul, Rand

A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to make cost-share grants for retrofitting agricultural tractors with rollover protection structures, and for other purposes.

S. 3580Hyde-Smith, Cindy

H.R. 6564Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila

Historically Underserved Veterans Inclusion Act of 2025

Vets ETA

H.R. 6587Panetta, Jimmy

H.R. 6522Hamadeh, Abraham J.

CARING for Our Veterans Health Act of 2025

Veterans Affairs Peer Review Neutrality Act of 2025

H.R. 6519Dingell, Debbie

To rename the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Michigan Center, Michigan, as the "Captain Herbert Elfring VA Clinic".

H.R. 6482Walberg, Tim

Supporting Military Families Exposed to Toxic Substances Act

H.R. 6376Brownley, Julia

TUE6

Daily recap

Both chambers in session. On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, the Senate confirmed two executive nominations. Joshua Simmons of Virginia was confirmed as General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency in a 53-47 vote (senate-119-2-2), with Republicans voting 53-0 and Democrats voting 0-45. Sara Bailey of Texas was confirmed as Director of National Drug Control Policy in a 52-48 vote (senate-119-2-3); the party breakdown was R 52-1 and D 0-45. Additionally, the House of Representatives conducted a quorum call (house-119-2-1) which passed 0-0.

Jan 6, 2026, 11:33 AM ET

Confirmation: Joshua Simmons, of Virginia, to be General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency

On the Nomination

VoteConfirmationSenate

Jan 6, 2026, 2:26 PM ET

Senate Select Committee on Intelligence

Confirmation: Sara Bailey, of Texas, to be Director of National Drug Control Policy

On the Nomination

VoteConfirmationSenate

Call of the House

To receive a closed briefing on Department of Defense cyber operations and readiness for the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2025.

To receive a closed briefing on certain intelligence matters.

HearingSenateMeeting

Jan 6, 202623:45

H.R. 4593 – SHOWER Act; H.R. 5184 – Affordable HOMES Act; H.R. 6938 – Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026

House Committee on Rules

HearingHouseMeeting

H.R. 6952Torres, Norma J.

January 6th Oral History Project Act

H.R. 6954Torres, Norma J.

January 6th Truth and Transparency Act

H.R. 6939Begich, Nicholas J.

Bycatch Reduction and Research Act of 2026

S. 3581Whitehouse, Sheldon

No Settlements for January 6 Law Enforcement Assaulters Act

S.Res. 575Lankford, James

A resolution congratulating the Oklahoma State University men's cross country team for winning the 2025 National Collegiate Athletic Association Men's Division I Cross Country National Championship.

H.Res. 975Thompson, Glenn

To inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled.

H.Res. 976Thompson, Glenn

Providing for the hour of meeting of the House.

H.Res. 974Thompson, Glenn

Providing for a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the House of Representatives.

H.R. 6951Schakowsky, Janice D.

Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act

To amend title 49, United States Code, to require each new electric and hybrid vehicle to be equipped with technology that allows the timely extinguishment of an electric vehicle battery fire, and for other purposes.

H.R. 6948Latimer, George

Amending title 36, United States Code, to direct the President to issue an annual proclamation establishing Democracy Day.

H.J.Res. 136Crow, Jason

Nick Shirley Congressional Gold Medal Act

H.R. 6942Crane, Elijah

No Rewards for January 6 Rioters Act

S. 3582Padilla, Alex

H.R. 6953Torres, Norma J.

Violent Insurrection Recidivist Enhancement Act of 2026

Atmosphere Study Act

H.R. 6941Crane, Elijah

Hope Heals Act of 2026

H.R. 6940Biggs, Sheri

To require the Secretary of Agriculture to make cost-share grants for retrofitting agricultural tractors with rollover protection structures, and for other purposes.

H.R. 6944Feenstra, Randy

A resolution observing the fifth anniversary of the attack on the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, and recognizing the essential work of United States Capitol personnel, including the United States Capitol Police.

S.Res. 574Padilla, Alex

Temporary Protected Status Reform Act of 2026.

H.R. 6946Hunt, Wesley

VoteProceduralS.J.Res. 86Senate

WED7

Daily recap

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Jan 7, 2026, 1:54 PM ET

SenateRejected

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Air Plan Approval; South Dakota; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".

On the Motion to Proceed

Jan 7, 2026

VoteProceduralH.Res. 780House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.

On Motion to Discharge

Jan 7, 2026

VoteProceduralH.Res. 977House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to revise the definition of showerhead; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5184) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from enforcing energy efficiency standards applicable to manufactured housing, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6938) making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

On Ordering the Previous Question

Jan 7, 2026

VotePassageH.Res. 977House

On Agreeing to the Resolution

House Committee on Small Business

Jan 7, 202610:00

"A Voice for Small Business: How the SBA Office of Advocacy is Cutting Red Tape."

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

Jan 7, 202610:00

“Oversight of Fraud and Misuse of Federal Funds in Minnesota: Part I”

The Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust

Jan 7, 202610:00

“Full Stream Ahead: Competition and Consumer Choice in Digital Streaming”

Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions

Jan 7, 202610:15

"Modernizing Retirement Policy for Today's Workforce"

Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights

Jan 7, 202610:15

“American Energy Dominance: Dawn of the New Nuclear Era.”

Hearings to examine holding rogue judges accountable.

HearingSenateMeeting

Senate Select Committee on Intelligence

Jan 7, 202620:00

To receive a closed briefing on certain intelligence matters.

HearingSenateMeeting

To amend the National Security Act of 1947 to include school security as an element of the National Security Strategy, and for other purposes.

H.R. 6964James, John

H.R. 6950Norton, Eleanor Holmes

District of Columbia Transportation Funding Equality Act

S.Res. 288McCormick, David

A resolution condemning the rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in the United States, including the recent violent assault in Boulder, Colorado, and reaffirming the commitment of the Senate to combating antisemitism and politically motivated violence.

Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act

H.R. 2716Higgins, Clay

No Tax on Wrongful Delay Act of 2026

S. 3587Blackburn, Marsha

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should reduce and maintain the Federal unified budget deficit at or below 3 percent of gross domestic product.

H.Res. 981Huizenga, Bill

Nick Shirley Congressional Gold Medal Act

H.R. 6959Crane, Elijah

S.Res. 503Bennet, Michael F.

A resolution recognizing the third commemoration of the anti-LGBTQ+ attack that occurred on November 19-20, 2022, at Club Q, an LGBTQ+ bar in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

H.R. 6958Cisneros, Gilbert Ray

PROTECT Military Families Act

A resolution commending Centenary College of Louisiana on the occasion of its bicentennial and its years of service to the State of Louisiana and the United States.

S.Res. 543Kennedy, John

A resolution observing the 1-year anniversary of the 2025 Southern California wildfires.

H.Res. 980Chu, Judy

S. 3590Blunt Rochester, Lisa

Water Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Act of 2026

IMPROVE Safety for Schools Act

H.R. 6965James, John

S. 3595Bennet, Michael F.

No War with Venezuela Act of 2026

H.R. 6968Mannion, John W.

Immersive Technology for the American Workforce Act of 2025

S. 3322Cortez Masto, Catherine

Upholding Protections for Unaccompanied Children Act of 2025

DATA Act of 2026

National Landslide Preparedness Act Reauthorization Act of 2025

S. 1626Murkowski, Lisa

AI for Mainstreet Act

S. 3586Young, Todd

___ Act of 2025

H.R. 6971Rogers, Mike D.

Nutrition Administration Assistance Act of 2026

S. 3594Luján, Ben Ray

Stop Illegal Aliens Drunk Driving

S. 3584Cornyn, John

Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

H.Res. 979Houchin, Erin

H.R. 6957Barragán, Nanette Diaz

Yes in God's Backyard Act

Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Doug LaMalfa.

H.Res. 978Calvert, Ken

Reporting Accountability and Abuse Prevention Act of 2026

H.R. 6972Smucker, Lloyd

Families First Housing Act of 2026

H.R. 6962Harrigan, Pat

H.R. 6973Subramanyam, Suhas

COURSE Credit Act

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2025

S. 320Padilla, Alex

PROTECT Military Families Act

S. 3592Duckworth, Tammy

Punishing Health Care Fraudsters Act

S. 3593Moody, Ashley

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income the earnings from certain overseas deployments of members of the Armed Forces.

H.R. 6970Rogers, Mike D.

H.R. 6961Garbarino, Andrew R.

USMMA Athletics Act of 2026

THU8

Daily recap

On Thursday, January 8, 2026, the House of Representatives considered two measures following presidential vetoes. The House failed to override the President's veto of H.R. 131, the Manatee Protection Act of 2023, and subsequently referred the bill and veto message to the Committee on Natural Resources. Additionally, the House failed to override the presidential veto of H.R. 504, the REACT Act. Both chambers in session. On Thursday, January 8, 2026, the House passed H.R. 6938, an appropriations act for Commerce, Justice, Science, and other agencies, in a 397-28 vote. The House also passed H.R. 1834, the Breaking the Gridlock Act, by a 230-196 margin (D 213-0, R 17-196). A veto override attempt for H.R. 504 failed 236-188, falling short of the required two-thirds majority. In the Senate, Alexander C. Van Hook was confirmed as a U.S. District Judge in a 53-40 vote (D 6-39, R 46-0). Additionally, the Senate agreed 52-47 to a motion to discharge S.J.Res. 98, concerning the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities in Venezuela.

Jan 8, 2026, 10:59 AM ET

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.

On the Motion to Discharge

VoteS.J.Res. 98Senate

Jan 8, 2026, 1:32 PM ET

Confirmation: Alexander C. Van Hook, of Louisiana, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana

On the Nomination

VoteConfirmationSenate

VoteVeto OverrideH.R. 504House

HouseFailed

Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act

Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding

VotePassageH.Res. 780House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.

On Agreeing to the Resolution

VoteVeto OverrideH.R. 131House

Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026

On Retaining Division A

Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act

Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding

VotePassageH.R. 1834House

Breaking the Gridlock Act

On Passage

VotePassageH.R. 6938House

Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026

On Retaining Divisions B and C

Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026

On Passage

House Committee on the Judiciary

Jan 8, 202610:15

Legislative Proposals to Support Patient Access to Medicare Services

H.R. 6260, the Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act; H.R. 5213, the Keep Violent Criminals Off Our Streets Act; H.R. 6622, the Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2025; and H.R. 2641, To amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to require all Federal contractors to participate in the E-verify program

HearingHouseMarkup

House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

Jan 8, 202615:00

Chemistry Competitiveness: Fueling Innovation and Streamlining Processes to Ensure Safety and Security

Water, Wildlife and Fisheries

Jan 8, 202615:00

Oversight Hearing titled “Fix Our Forests for Affordable and Reliable Water and Power Supplies.”

House Committee on Education and Workforce

Jan 8, 202615:15

H.R. 6359, the "Pregnant Students' Rights Act"; H.R. 4307, the "Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act"

HearingHouseMarkup

H.R. 6989Stansbury, Melanie A.

Public Health Nursing Act

H.R. 6979Gottheimer, Josh

PLAY Act of 2026

H.R. 6984Menendez, Robert

Data Center Transparency Act

National Housing Emergency Act of 2026

S. 3600Slotkin, Elissa

S. 3599Whitehouse, Sheldon

Affordable CHOICE Act

A resolution commending the United States military action in Venezuela.

S.Res. 576Scott, Rick

Grazing for Wildfire Risk Reduction Act

H.R. 1110LaMalfa, Doug

Disaster Zone Energy Affordability and Investment Act

S. 3605Graham, Lindsey

H.R. 6983Menendez, Robert

PRICE Act

H.Con.Res. 69Wasserman Schultz, Debbie

Recognizing the 15th Anniversary of the January 8, 2011, Tucson, Arizona, shooting and honoring the survivors, victims, and former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, a gun violence survivor, and one of the Nation's most influential voices of courage in the fight to end gun violence.

COLAs Don’t Count Act of 2026

S. 3603Welch, Peter

H.R. 6980Krishnamoorthi, Raja

NOVA Act of 2026

H.R. 1601Connolly, Gerald E.

Defending Ukraine’s Territorial Integrity Act

Proven Forest Management Act of 2025

H.R. 179McClintock, Tom

Expressing support for the designation of the second Saturday of January as "National Desert Day".

H.J.Res. 138Ruiz, Raul

Fraud Accountability Act

S. 3606Blackburn, Marsha

H.R. 6990Stevens, Haley M.

PROTECT Act of 2026

Direct Hire To Fight Fires

H.R. 435Issa, Darrell

Trade Transparency Unit Strategy Act

S. 3608Sheehy, Tim

H.R. 6974Arrington, Jodey C.

Improving MA SNP Act of 2026

H.R. 2250DelBene, Suzan K.

National Landslide Preparedness Act Reauthorization Act of 2025

S. 3596Hassan, Margaret Wood

Stronger Start for Working Families Act

Public Health Nursing Act

S. 3604Markey, Edward J.

A resolution affirming the importance of the Social Security program to the people of the United States and expressing the sense of the Senate that Social Security must be preserved, protected, and strengthened for current and future generations.

S.Res. 579Cassidy, Bill

A resolution directing the Architect of the Capitol to prominently display, in a publicly accessible location in the Senate wing of the United States Capitol, a plaque honoring the members of law enforcement responding on January 6, 2021, until the plaque can be placed in its permanent location.

S.Res. 580Merkley, Jeff

The White Oak Resilience Act

H.R. 2405Barr, Andy

Facilitating Useful Loss Limitations to Help Our Unique Service Economy (FULL HOUSE) Act

H.R. 6985Miller, Max L.

Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2025

H.R. 6622Cline, Ben

S.Res. 578Cantwell, Maria

A resolution congratulating the University of Washington men's soccer team on winning the 2025 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division 1 Men's Soccer National Championship.

H.R. 6975Carter, Earl L. "Buddy"

Fraud Accountability Act

Community Protection and Wildfire Resilience Act

S. 3609Padilla, Alex

To amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to require all Federal contractors to participate in the E-verify program.

H.R. 2641Mackenzie, Ryan

Better Care for PFAS Patients Act of 2026

S. 3598Shaheen, Jeanne

H.J.Res. 137Malliotakis, Nicole

Commending Sail250® for its advancement of goodwill among nations, its dedication to continuing the legacy of commemorating the history of the United States, and its effort to educate the next generation of Americans about the Nation's maritime heritage.

H.R. 1600Connolly, Gerald E.

Crimea Annexation Non-Recognition Act

H.R. 839Arrington, Jodey C.

No FED in West Texas Act

Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2026

S. 3607Barrasso, John

H.R. 670Connolly, Gerald E.

Lady Liberty Act of 2025

Preventing Prosecutors from Protecting Predators Act of 2026

H.R. 6982Mace, Nancy

Veterans in Campus Safety Act

S. 3601Schmitt, Eric

Fair Trade Act of 2026

H.R. 6991Van Duyne, Beth

Trade Transparency Unit Strategy Act

H.R. 6988Pfluger, August

Recognizing the 30th anniversary of the first flight of the F/A-18 E1 Super Hornet from Lambert Field in St. Louis, Missouri, and the 30 years of service of the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet to the United States Navy and to allies of the United States.

H.Res. 983Wagner, Ann