What Happened in Congress on Tuesday?

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.

20 bills active 1 votes recorded 15 D-sponsored 4 R-sponsored 1 I-sponsored

Roll-Call Votes Recorded (1)

Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]
S.J.Res. 84
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Marketplace Integrity and Affordability".
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 8.
Sponsor Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA] (D-VA) Introduced Sep 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Border security and unlawful immigration, Congressional oversight, Department of Health and Human Services, Drug therapy, Health care costs and insurance, Health care coverage and access, Immigrant health and welfare, Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination, Surgery and anesthesia
43 cosponsors — including Jon Ossoff, Ron Wyden, Charles E. Schumer and 40 more

Committee Activity (18)

Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10]
H.R. 7033
Federal Correctional Officer Paycheck Protection Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsor Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10] (D-NY) Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
43 cosponsors — including Maggie Goodlander, Robert P. Bresnahan, Lori Trahan and 40 more
Rep. McClain Delaney, April [D-MD-6]
H.R. 7039
Stop Executive Renaming for Vanity and Ego (SERVE) Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsor Rep. McClain Delaney, April [D-MD-6] (D-MD) Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
7 cosponsors — including Eleanor Holmes Norton, Glenn Ivey, Sarah Elfreth and 4 more
Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1]
H.R. 7044
Energy Burden Tax Credit Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1] (D-NH) Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Michael Lawler, James C. Moylan, Eugene Simon Vindman
Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22]
H.R. 7049
Improving Mental Health Care and Coordination for Homeless Veterans Act
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Sponsor Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22] (R-CA) Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
S. 3616
Expanding Access to Lending Options Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] (D-NV) Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Kevin Cramer, Pete Ricketts
Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]
S. 3617
Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ] (D-AZ) Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Ruben Gallego
Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH]
S. 3618
No Fentanyl on Social Media Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH] (R-OH) Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Amy Klobuchar, Lisa Blunt Rochester, Bill Cassidy
Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
S. 3619
A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to develop a cyber workforce strategy for the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsor Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI) Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Mike Rounds
Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]
S. 3620
Emergency Rural Water Response Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sponsor Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA) Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Jon Husted
Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
S. 3621
A bill to prohibit the United States Government from funding Venezuela's oil and petroleum infrastructure, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsor Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR) Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
6 cosponsors — including Tim Kaine, Bernard Sanders, Ron Wyden and 3 more
Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]
S. 3622
SERVE Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] (I-VT) Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
10 cosponsors — including Chris Van Hollen, Angela D. Alsobrooks, Cory A. Booker and 7 more
Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]
S. 3623
A bill to amend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve system to prescribe regulations relating to network competition in credit card transactions, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] (R-KS) Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Richard J. Durbin, Peter Welch
Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
S. 3624
NATO UP Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsor Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] (D-NH) Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Lisa Murkowski
Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
S. 3625
Qualified Immunity Abolition Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA) Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Elizabeth Warren
Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
S. 3626
Federal Correctional Officer Paycheck Protection Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] (D-NH) Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
5 cosponsors — including David McCormick, Margaret Wood Hassan, Marsha Blackburn and 2 more
Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
S. 3628
A bill to ensure that older adults and individuals with disabilities are prepared for disasters, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT) Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
10 cosponsors — including Adam B. Schiff, Bernard Sanders, Kirsten E. Gillibrand and 7 more
Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD]
S. 3629
Transportation Project Accountability Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD] (D-MD) Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Amy Klobuchar
Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
S.Res. 582
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in support of Operation Absolute Resolve.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S163-164)
Sponsor Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (R-TX) Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Ted Cruz, Kevin Cramer, Rick Scott

Newly Introduced (1)

Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
S. 1837
DEFIANCE Act of 2025
Held at the desk.
Sponsor Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL) Introduced May 21, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Advanced technology and technological innovations, Assault and harassment offenses, Civil actions and liability, Computer security and identity theft, Computers and information technology, Digital media, Fraud offenses and financial crimes, Photography and imaging, Pornography, Right of privacy, Sex offenses
8 cosponsors — including Lindsey Graham, Amy Klobuchar, Angus S., Jr. King and 5 more

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