What Happened in Congress on Friday?

Friday, January 09, 2026 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.

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5 bills active 1 D-sponsored 4 R-sponsored

Committee Activity (4)

Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1]
H.R. 6993
BEACON Act of 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sponsor Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1] (R-MI) Introduced Jan 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
6 cosponsors — including Sarah Elfreth, Kimberlyn King-Hinds, Donald G. Davis and 3 more
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13]
H.R. 6997
Community Passport Services Access Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsor Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13] (R-PA) Introduced Jan 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
18 cosponsors — including Madeleine Dean, Brian K. Fitzpatrick, Chrissy Houlahan and 15 more
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Rep. Lee, Laurel M. [R-FL-15]
H.R. 6998
Renewed Hope Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sponsor Rep. Lee, Laurel M. [R-FL-15] (R-FL) Introduced Jan 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
5 cosponsors — including Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Mike Carey, Donald G. Davis and 2 more
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12]
H.Res. 985
Expressing opposition to the use of onychectomy, also known as declawing, for elective surgery in cats.
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Sponsor Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12] (D-NY) Introduced Jan 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
19 cosponsors — including André Carson, Emanuel Cleaver, Madeleine Dean and 16 more
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile

Newly Introduced (1)

Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
H.J.Res. 139
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring a balanced budget for the Federal Government.
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 63.
Sponsor Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] (R-AZ) Introduced Jan 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Andrew S. Clyde, Josh Brecheen
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile

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