What Happened in Congress on Thursday?

Thursday, January 15, 2026 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.

57 bills active 2 advancing 31 D-sponsored 26 R-sponsored

Advancing — Reported Out of Committee (2)

Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA]
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)
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
Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]
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)
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)

Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7]
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.
Sponsor Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7] (R-MI) Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4]
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.
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)
Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6]
H.R. 7086
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
Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1]
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.
Sponsor Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1] (R-MI) Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including J. Luis Correa, Dan Crenshaw, Morgan Luttrell
Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2]
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.
Sponsor Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2] (D-LA) Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Alma S. Adams, James C. Moylan, Ryan Mackenzie
Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37]
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.
Sponsor Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37] (D-TX) Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
13 cosponsors — including Don Bacon, Gus M. Bilirakis, Steve Cohen and 10 more
Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37]
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.
Sponsor Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37] (D-TX) Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
18 cosponsors — including Don Bacon, Gus M. Bilirakis, Steve Cohen and 15 more
Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]
H.R. 7100
Sikh American Anti-Discrimination Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5] (D-NJ) Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
26 cosponsors — including David G. Valadao, Thomas R. Suozzi, Michael Lawler and 23 more
Rep. Hamadeh, Abraham J. [R-AZ-8]
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.
Sponsor Rep. Hamadeh, Abraham J. [R-AZ-8] (R-AZ) Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Derrick Van Orden, August Pfluger, Jennifer A. Kiggans
Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8]
H.R. 7120
Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8] (R-GA) Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
16 cosponsors — including Jimmy Panetta, Michael R. Turner, Brian J. Mast and 13 more
Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]
H.R. 7126
SECURE Minerals Act of 2026
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Sponsor Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1] (R-VA) Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors — including John R. Moolenaar, Pat Harrigan, Jefferson Shreve and 1 more
Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
S. 3647
Disabled Veterans Dignity Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] (R-KS) Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
S. 3648
Immediate Access for the Terminally Ill Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] (R-UT) Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL]
S. 3649
Restore Trust in Congress Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL] (R-FL) Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Kirsten E. Gillibrand
Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL]
S. 3650
Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL] (R-FL) Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
11 cosponsors — including James E. Risch, James Lankford, Steve Daines and 8 more
Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC]
S. 3651
Special Operator Protection Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC] (R-NC) Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Jeanne Shaheen
Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
S. 3652
Welfare Fraud Deterrence and Recovery Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR] (R-AR) Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
S. 3653
Veterans’ Bill of Rights Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] (R-TN) Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
7 cosponsors — including Tim Sheehy, Thomas Tillis, Tommy Tuberville and 4 more
Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
S. 3654
MOLD Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsor Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT) Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Tim Sheehy, Joni Ernst, Mazie K. Hirono
Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
S. 3655
Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) Certification Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsor Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR) Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors — including Dan Sullivan, John R. Curtis, Tim Kaine and 1 more
Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]
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.
Sponsor Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE] (R-NE) Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Pete Ricketts
Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
S. 3657
Protect Postal Performance Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] (D-NV) Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Marsha Blackburn
Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
S. 3658
SHIFT Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT) Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Christopher Murphy, Elizabeth Warren
Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
S. 3659
SECURE Minerals Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] (D-NH) Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
9 cosponsors — including Todd Young, Mike Rounds, Catherine Cortez Masto and 6 more
Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA]
S. 3660
Credit Card Fairness Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA] (D-PA) Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
5 cosponsors — including Cory A. Booker, Tammy Baldwin, Tina Smith and 2 more
Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE]
S. 3661
PATH to Education Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE] (D-DE) Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including David McCormick
Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA]
S. 3662
ACCESS Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA] (R-PA) Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Andy Kim
Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
S. 3663
NDO Fairness Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (D-DE) Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
5 cosponsors — including Mike Lee, Marsha Blackburn, Ted Cruz and 2 more
Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
S. 3664
Correctional Facility Disaster Preparedness Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] (D-IL) Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Cory A. Booker
Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
S. 3665
Passenger Rail Crew Protection Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] (D-IL) Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including John Hoeven
Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
S. 3666
A bill to reauthorize the West Valley demonstration project.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] (D-NY) Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Charles E. Schumer
Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD]
S. 3667
Life at Conception Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD] (R-SD) Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
12 cosponsors — including Marsha Blackburn, John Kennedy, Roger F. Wicker and 9 more
Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]
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.
Sponsor Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] (D-CT) Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]
S. 3669
Plant-Powered School Meals Pilot Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sponsor Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA) Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Angela D. Alsobrooks, Cory A. Booker, Alex Padilla
Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
S. 3670
End Welfare for Noncitizens Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] (R-KY) Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Bill Cassidy, Cynthia M. Lummis
Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
S. 3671
Increasing Investor Opportunities Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] (R-MT) Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Mike Rounds
Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ]
S. 3672
NASA Talent Exchange Program Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ] (D-NJ) Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Roger F. Wicker, Alex Padilla, John Cornyn
Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
S. 3673
Roadside Pollinator Program Amendments Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR) Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Mike Rounds
Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
S. 3675
ICE Protection Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (R-TX) Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
6 cosponsors — including Lindsey Graham, Bill Hagerty, James Lankford and 3 more
Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]
S. 3676
American Decade of Sports Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsor Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] (D-NV) Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Todd Young, Alex Padilla, John R. Curtis
Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
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)
Sponsor Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL) Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]
S. 3678
Voluntary Limited Accreditation for Adoption Services Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsor Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] (R-MS) Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Amy Klobuchar
Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC]
S. 3679
Banning Perpetrators of Religious Persecution Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC] (R-NC) Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
7 cosponsors — including Marsha Blackburn, Ashley Moody, Tom Cotton and 4 more
Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
S. 3680
Eliminating Bias in Algorithmic Systems Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA) Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
6 cosponsors — including Jeff Merkley, Peter Welch, Elizabeth Warren and 3 more
Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
S. 3681
Keep Our Border Agents Paid Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL) Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including James C. Justice
Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
S. 3682
Power for the People Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD) Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
7 cosponsors — including Richard J. Durbin, Richard Blumenthal, Cory A. Booker and 4 more
Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]
S. 3683
Stop Excessive Force in Immigration Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ] (D-AZ) Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Ruben Gallego, Christopher A. Coons, Angus S., Jr. King
Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
S. 3684
Water Power Research and Development Reauthorization Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] (R-AK) Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Ron Wyden
Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]
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.
Sponsor Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] (D-CO) Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
6 cosponsors — including Peter Welch, Tim Kaine, Chris Van Hollen and 3 more
Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
S. 3686
Hemp Planting Predictability Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sponsor Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN) Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Rand Paul, Jeff Merkley
Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
S. 3687
Inspectors General Independence Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] (D-IL) Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
6 cosponsors — including Richard J. Durbin, Richard Blumenthal, Adam B. Schiff and 3 more
Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]
S. 3688
RURAL Rate Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] (R-AK) Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ]
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)
Sponsor Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ] (D-AZ) Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Lisa Murkowski
Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
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)
Sponsor Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR) Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

Newly Introduced (1)

Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO]
S. 3674
SCAM Act
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 301.
Sponsor Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO] (R-MO) Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
9 cosponsors — including Rick Scott, Lindsey Graham, Mike Lee and 6 more

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