What Happened in Congress on Friday?
Friday, January 16, 2026 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.
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4 R-sponsored
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![Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9]](/proxy_image?name=Daniel+Meuser&state=Pennsylvania&role=house)
H.R. 7127
Restoring the Secondary Trading Market Act
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 17.
Restoring the Secondary Trading Market Act
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 17.
Sponsor
Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9]
(R-PA)
Introduced
Jan 16, 2026
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Business records, Corporate finance and management, Financial services and investments, Securities, State and local government operations
![Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]](/proxy_image?name=Suzanne+Bonamici&state=Oregon&role=house)
H.R. 7129
Water Power Research and Development Reauthorization Act
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.
Water Power Research and Development Reauthorization Act
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.
1 cosponsor
— including Nicholas J. Begich
![Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large]](/proxy_image?name=Dusty+Johnson&state=South+Dakota&role=house)
H.R. 7137
Shutdown Fairness Act
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Oversight and Government Reform, House Administration, and 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.
Shutdown Fairness Act
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Oversight and Government Reform, House Administration, and 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.
20 cosponsors
— including Josh Gottheimer, Ryan Mackenzie, Maggie Goodlander and 17 more
![Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]](/proxy_image?name=Mariannette+Miller-Meeks&state=Iowa&role=house)
H.R. 7141
Affordable Housing Guarantee Act
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Affordable Housing Guarantee Act
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Sponsor
Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]
(R-IA)
Introduced
Jan 16, 2026
Congress
119th Congress
![Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]](/proxy_image?name=Robert+J.+Wittman&state=Virginia&role=house)
H.R. 7146
PORCUPINE Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
PORCUPINE Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
28 cosponsors
— including Ami Bera, Donald G. Davis, Ryan Mackenzie and 25 more
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