What Happened in Congress on Wednesday?
Wednesday, January 07, 2026 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.
20 bills active
3 advancing
1 votes recorded
8 D-sponsored
11 R-sponsored
1 I-sponsored
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Advancing — Reported Out of Committee (3)
![Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA]](/proxy_image?name=David+McCormick&state=Pennsylvania&role=senate)
S.Res. 288
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.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S90; text: CR 6/18/2025 S3474)
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.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S90; text: CR 6/18/2025 S3474)
Sponsor
Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA]
(R-PA)
Introduced
Jun 18, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Colorado, First Amendment rights, Religion, Violent crime
40 cosponsors
— including John Fetterman, Chuck Grassley, Michael F. Bennet and 37 more
![Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]](/proxy_image?name=Michael+F.+Bennet&state=Colorado&role=senate)
S.Res. 503
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.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S90; text: CR 11/19 S8242)
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.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S90; text: CR 11/19 S8242)
1 cosponsor
— including John W. Hickenlooper
![Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]](/proxy_image?name=John+Kennedy&state=Louisiana&role=senate)
S.Res. 543
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.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S90; text: CR 12/11/2025 S8677)
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.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S90; text: CR 12/11/2025 S8677)
Sponsor
Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
(R-LA)
Introduced
Dec 11, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Congressional tributes, Higher education, Louisiana
1 cosponsor
— including Bill Cassidy
Roll-Call Votes Recorded (1)
![Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]](/proxy_image?name=Sheldon+Whitehouse&state=Rhode+Island&role=senate)
S.J.Res. 86
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".
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 43 - 50. Record Vote Number: 4.
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".
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 43 - 50. Record Vote Number: 4.
Sponsor
Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
(D-RI)
Introduced
Oct 01, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Air quality, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Parks, recreation areas, trails, South Dakota, Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats
Committee Activity (15)
![Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2]](/proxy_image?name=J.+French+Hill&state=Arkansas&role=house)
H.R. 6955
To make improvements to the Federal banking laws, and for other purposes.
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 16.
To make improvements to the Federal banking laws, and for other purposes.
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 16.
32 cosponsors
— including Andy Barr, Bill Huizenga, Frank D. Lucas and 29 more
![Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2]](/proxy_image?name=Andrew+R.+Garbarino&state=New+York&role=house)
H.R. 6961
USMMA Athletics Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
USMMA Athletics Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
2 cosponsors
— including Thomas R. Suozzi, Austin Scott
![Rep. Harrigan, Pat [R-NC-10]](/proxy_image?name=Pat+Harrigan&state=North+Carolina&role=house)
H.R. 6962
Families First Housing Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Families First Housing Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
10 cosponsors
— including Josh Riley, Gabe Vasquez, Tom Barrett and 7 more
![Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]](/proxy_image?name=John+Cornyn&state=Texas&role=senate)
S. 3584
Stop Illegal Aliens Drunk Driving
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Stop Illegal Aliens Drunk Driving
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
10 cosponsors
— including Ted Cruz, Ruben Gallego, Ted Budd and 7 more
![Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]](/proxy_image?name=Tom+Cotton&state=Arkansas&role=senate)
S. 3585
DATA Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
DATA Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
![Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]](/proxy_image?name=Todd+Young&state=Indiana&role=senate)
S. 3586
A bill to amend the Small Business Act to require small business development centers to assist small business concerns with the use of artificial intelligence, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
A bill to amend the Small Business Act to require small business development centers to assist small business concerns with the use of artificial intelligence, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
1 cosponsor
— including Maria Cantwell
![Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]](/proxy_image?name=Marsha+Blackburn&state=Tennessee&role=senate)
S. 3587
No Tax on Wrongful Delay Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
No Tax on Wrongful Delay Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
![Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]](/proxy_image?name=Jeff+Merkley&state=Oregon&role=senate)
S. 3588
School Access to Naloxone Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
School Access to Naloxone Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
6 cosponsors
— including Rick Scott, Tim Kaine, Ron Wyden and 3 more
![Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN]](/proxy_image?name=Jim+Banks&state=Indiana&role=senate)
S. 3589
RISE Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
RISE Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
8 cosponsors
— including Margaret Wood Hassan, Bill Cassidy, Chris Van Hollen and 5 more
![Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE]](/proxy_image?name=Lisa+Blunt+Rochester&state=Delaware&role=senate)
S. 3590
A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the clean water infrastructure resiliency and sustainability program, to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to reauthorize certain resilience and sustainability programs, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the clean water infrastructure resiliency and sustainability program, to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to reauthorize certain resilience and sustainability programs, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
1 cosponsor
— including John R. Curtis
![Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]](/proxy_image?name=Angus+S.++Jr.+King&state=Maine&role=senate)
S. 3591
A bill to require the Secretary of Labor, in coordination with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to develop a notice detailing benefits available to veterans, and to require employers to display such notice, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
A bill to require the Secretary of Labor, in coordination with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to develop a notice detailing benefits available to veterans, and to require employers to display such notice, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
1 cosponsor
— including Jim Banks
![Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]](/proxy_image?name=Tammy+Duckworth&state=Illinois&role=senate)
S. 3592
PROTECT Military Families Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
PROTECT Military Families Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
4 cosponsors
— including Richard Blumenthal, Mazie K. Hirono, Ron Wyden and 1 more
![Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL]](/proxy_image?name=Ashley+Moody&state=Florida&role=senate)
S. 3593
Punishing Health Care Fraudsters Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Punishing Health Care Fraudsters Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
![Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM]](/proxy_image?name=Ben+Ray+Lujan&state=New+Mexico&role=senate)
S. 3594
A bill to provide additional funds to States for administration of certain nutrition programs.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
A bill to provide additional funds to States for administration of certain nutrition programs.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S. 3595
A bill to prohibit the use of funds for the deployment of United States military or intelligence personnel in Venezuela for certain purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
A bill to prohibit the use of funds for the deployment of United States military or intelligence personnel in Venezuela for certain purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Newly Introduced (1)
![Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10]](/proxy_image?name=Bradley+Scott+Schneider&state=Illinois&role=house)
H.R. 6956
BARCODE Efficiency Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 434.
BARCODE Efficiency Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 434.
Sponsor
Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10]
(D-IL)
Introduced
Jan 07, 2026
Congress
119th Congress
1 cosponsor
— including Rudy Yakym
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