What Happened in Congress on Thursday?
Thursday, January 15, 2026 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.
57 bills active
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31 D-sponsored
26 R-sponsored
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Advancing — Reported Out of Committee (2)
S.Res. 584
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Reverend Richard Smallwood, a world-class composer, pianist, and arranger.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S263; text: CR S260)
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Reverend Richard Smallwood, a world-class composer, pianist, and arranger.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S263; text: CR S260)
Sponsor
Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA]
(D-GA)
Introduced
Jan 15, 2026
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Congressional tributes, District of Columbia, Music, Religion
1 cosponsor
— including Tim Scott
S.Res. 585
A resolution honoring the life, achievements, and legacy of Ben Nighthorse Campbell.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S263; text: CR S261)
A resolution honoring the life, achievements, and legacy of Ben Nighthorse Campbell.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S263; text: CR S261)
Sponsor
Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]
(D-CO)
Introduced
Jan 15, 2026
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Colorado, Congressional tributes, House of Representatives, Members of Congress, Senate
99 cosponsors
— including John W. Hickenlooper, John Thune, Charles E. Schumer and 96 more
Committee Activity (54)
H.R. 7083
To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the process of the Department of Veterans Affairs for making payments to automobile sellers for automobiles purchased for certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the process of the Department of Veterans Affairs for making payments to automobile sellers for automobiles purchased for certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
H.R. 7085
To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to repeal certain disclosure requirements related to conflict minerals, and for other purposes.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 24.
To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to repeal certain disclosure requirements related to conflict minerals, and for other purposes.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 24.
Sponsor
Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4]
(R-MI)
Introduced
Jan 15, 2026
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Business records, Conflicts and wars, Metals, Mining, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
H.R. 7086
Equitable Access to School Facilities Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 15.
Equitable Access to School Facilities Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 15.
Sponsor
Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6]
(R-AZ)
Introduced
Jan 15, 2026
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Education programs funding, Educational facilities and institutions, Elementary and secondary education, State and local government operations
4 cosponsors
— including Sanford D. Bishop, Kevin Kiley, Jill N. Tokuda and 1 more
H.R. 7091
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish an investigational research and extended access treatment program utilizing innovative treatments and emerging therapies to address conditions with unmet medical needs, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish an investigational research and extended access treatment program utilizing innovative treatments and emerging therapies to address conditions with unmet medical needs, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
3 cosponsors
— including J. Luis Correa, Dan Crenshaw, Morgan Luttrell
H.R. 7092
To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require local educational agencies to include mental health and suicide prevention information on student identification cards, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require local educational agencies to include mental health and suicide prevention information on student identification cards, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
3 cosponsors
— including Alma S. Adams, James C. Moylan, Ryan Mackenzie
H.R. 7094
No Aid for Russian Energy Act
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
No Aid for Russian Energy Act
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
13 cosponsors
— including Don Bacon, Gus M. Bilirakis, Steve Cohen and 10 more
H.R. 7095
Ending Importation of Laundered Russian Oil Act
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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.
Ending Importation of Laundered Russian Oil Act
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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.
18 cosponsors
— including Don Bacon, Gus M. Bilirakis, Steve Cohen and 15 more
H.R. 7100
Sikh American Anti-Discrimination Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sikh American Anti-Discrimination Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
26 cosponsors
— including David G. Valadao, Thomas R. Suozzi, Michael Lawler and 23 more
H.R. 7103
Improving Emerging Tech Opportunities for Veterans Act
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Improving Emerging Tech Opportunities for Veterans Act
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
3 cosponsors
— including Derrick Van Orden, August Pfluger, Jennifer A. Kiggans
H.R. 7120
Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
16 cosponsors
— including Jimmy Panetta, Michael R. Turner, Brian J. Mast and 13 more
H.R. 7126
SECURE Minerals Act of 2026
Subcommittee Hearings Held
SECURE Minerals Act of 2026
Subcommittee Hearings Held
4 cosponsors
— including John R. Moolenaar, Pat Harrigan, Jefferson Shreve and 1 more
S. 3647
Disabled Veterans Dignity Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Disabled Veterans Dignity Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S. 3648
Immediate Access for the Terminally Ill Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Immediate Access for the Terminally Ill Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 3649
Restore Trust in Congress Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Restore Trust in Congress Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
1 cosponsor
— including Kirsten E. Gillibrand
S. 3650
Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
11 cosponsors
— including James E. Risch, James Lankford, Steve Daines and 8 more
S. 3651
Special Operator Protection Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Special Operator Protection Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
1 cosponsor
— including Jeanne Shaheen
S. 3652
Welfare Fraud Deterrence and Recovery Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Welfare Fraud Deterrence and Recovery Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 3653
Veterans’ Bill of Rights Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans’ Bill of Rights Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
7 cosponsors
— including Tim Sheehy, Thomas Tillis, Tommy Tuberville and 4 more
S. 3654
MOLD Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
MOLD Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
3 cosponsors
— including Tim Sheehy, Joni Ernst, Mazie K. Hirono
S. 3655
Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) Certification Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) Certification Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
4 cosponsors
— including Dan Sullivan, John R. Curtis, Tim Kaine and 1 more
S. 3656
A bill to designate the portion of Interstate Route 680 in Omaha, Nebraska, as the "Hal Daub Freeway".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
A bill to designate the portion of Interstate Route 680 in Omaha, Nebraska, as the "Hal Daub Freeway".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
1 cosponsor
— including Pete Ricketts
S. 3657
Protect Postal Performance Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Protect Postal Performance Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
1 cosponsor
— including Marsha Blackburn
S. 3658
SHIFT Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
SHIFT Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
2 cosponsors
— including Christopher Murphy, Elizabeth Warren
S. 3659
SECURE Minerals Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
SECURE Minerals Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
9 cosponsors
— including Todd Young, Mike Rounds, Catherine Cortez Masto and 6 more
S. 3660
Credit Card Fairness Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Credit Card Fairness Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
5 cosponsors
— including Cory A. Booker, Tammy Baldwin, Tina Smith and 2 more
S. 3661
PATH to Education Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
PATH to Education Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
1 cosponsor
— including David McCormick
S. 3662
ACCESS Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
ACCESS Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
1 cosponsor
— including Andy Kim
S. 3663
NDO Fairness Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
NDO Fairness Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
5 cosponsors
— including Mike Lee, Marsha Blackburn, Ted Cruz and 2 more
S. 3664
Correctional Facility Disaster Preparedness Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Correctional Facility Disaster Preparedness Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
1 cosponsor
— including Cory A. Booker
S. 3665
Passenger Rail Crew Protection Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Passenger Rail Crew Protection Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
1 cosponsor
— including John Hoeven
S. 3666
A bill to reauthorize the West Valley demonstration project.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
A bill to reauthorize the West Valley demonstration project.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
1 cosponsor
— including Charles E. Schumer
S. 3667
Life at Conception Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Life at Conception Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
12 cosponsors
— including Marsha Blackburn, John Kennedy, Roger F. Wicker and 9 more
S. 3668
A bill to direct the United States Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP Code for Scotland, Connecticut.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
A bill to direct the United States Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP Code for Scotland, Connecticut.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S. 3669
Plant-Powered School Meals Pilot Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Plant-Powered School Meals Pilot Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
3 cosponsors
— including Angela D. Alsobrooks, Cory A. Booker, Alex Padilla
S. 3670
End Welfare for Noncitizens Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
End Welfare for Noncitizens Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
2 cosponsors
— including Bill Cassidy, Cynthia M. Lummis
S. 3671
Increasing Investor Opportunities Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Increasing Investor Opportunities Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
1 cosponsor
— including Mike Rounds
S. 3672
NASA Talent Exchange Program Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
NASA Talent Exchange Program Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
3 cosponsors
— including Roger F. Wicker, Alex Padilla, John Cornyn
S. 3673
Roadside Pollinator Program Amendments Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Roadside Pollinator Program Amendments Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
1 cosponsor
— including Mike Rounds
S. 3675
ICE Protection Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
ICE Protection Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
6 cosponsors
— including Lindsey Graham, Bill Hagerty, James Lankford and 3 more
S. 3676
American Decade of Sports Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
American Decade of Sports Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
3 cosponsors
— including Todd Young, Alex Padilla, John R. Curtis
S. 3677
Dietary Supplement Listing Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S259-260)
Dietary Supplement Listing Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S259-260)
S. 3678
Voluntary Limited Accreditation for Adoption Services Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Voluntary Limited Accreditation for Adoption Services Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
1 cosponsor
— including Amy Klobuchar
S. 3679
Banning Perpetrators of Religious Persecution Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Banning Perpetrators of Religious Persecution Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
7 cosponsors
— including Marsha Blackburn, Ashley Moody, Tom Cotton and 4 more
S. 3680
Eliminating Bias in Algorithmic Systems Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Eliminating Bias in Algorithmic Systems Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
6 cosponsors
— including Jeff Merkley, Peter Welch, Elizabeth Warren and 3 more
S. 3681
Keep Our Border Agents Paid Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Keep Our Border Agents Paid Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
1 cosponsor
— including James C. Justice
S. 3682
Power for the People Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Power for the People Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
7 cosponsors
— including Richard J. Durbin, Richard Blumenthal, Cory A. Booker and 4 more
S. 3683
Stop Excessive Force in Immigration Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Stop Excessive Force in Immigration Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
3 cosponsors
— including Ruben Gallego, Christopher A. Coons, Angus S., Jr. King
S. 3684
Water Power Research and Development Reauthorization Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Water Power Research and Development Reauthorization Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
1 cosponsor
— including Ron Wyden
S. 3685
No Taxpayer Funds for Corporate Investment in Venezuelan Oil Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
No Taxpayer Funds for Corporate Investment in Venezuelan Oil Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
6 cosponsors
— including Peter Welch, Tim Kaine, Chris Van Hollen and 3 more
S. 3686
Hemp Planting Predictability Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Hemp Planting Predictability Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
2 cosponsors
— including Rand Paul, Jeff Merkley
S. 3687
Inspectors General Independence Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Inspectors General Independence Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
6 cosponsors
— including Richard J. Durbin, Richard Blumenthal, Adam B. Schiff and 3 more
S. 3688
RURAL Rate Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
RURAL Rate Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.Con.Res. 26
A concurrent resolution affirming the partnership between the United States and Denmark and Greenland.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S261)
A concurrent resolution affirming the partnership between the United States and Denmark and Greenland.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S261)
1 cosponsor
— including Lisa Murkowski
S.Res. 583
A resolution recognizing 2026 as "The Year of The Power of Nurses" in Celebration of the 130th Anniversary of the American Nurses Association.
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S260)
A resolution recognizing 2026 as "The Year of The Power of Nurses" in Celebration of the 130th Anniversary of the American Nurses Association.
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S260)
Newly Introduced (1)
S. 3674
SCAM Act
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 301.
SCAM Act
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 301.
9 cosponsors
— including Rick Scott, Lindsey Graham, Mike Lee and 6 more
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