What Happened in Congress on Wednesday?

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.

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7 bills active 3 D-sponsored 4 R-sponsored

Committee Activity (6)

Rep. McDowell, Addison P. [R-NC-6]
H.R. 7184
PRESS Act
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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. McDowell, Addison P. [R-NC-6] (R-NC) Introduced Jan 21, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
24 cosponsors — including Stephanie I. Bice, Randy K. Sr. Weber, Brian Jack and 21 more
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15]
H.R. 7186
American Family Housing Act
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Sponsor Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15] (R-IL) Introduced Jan 21, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
5 cosponsors — including Lauren Boebert, Earl L. "Buddy" Carter, Andy Harris and 2 more
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Rep. Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3]
H.R. 7187
To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to provide an exemption from the definition of a broker for a certain registered representative-owned personal services entity, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Sponsor Rep. Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3] (R-IA) Introduced Jan 21, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Gregory W. Meeks
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]
H.R. 7188
MOLD Act
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsor Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19] (D-CA) Introduced Jan 21, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
9 cosponsors — including James C. Moylan, Gus M. Bilirakis, Aaron Bean and 6 more
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3]
H.R. 7190
To end detention and electronic monitoring, and redirect funding to community-based wrap-around services.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3] (D-IL) Introduced Jan 21, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
13 cosponsors — including Yvette D. Clarke, Nydia M. Velázquez, Danny K. Davis and 10 more
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2]
H.Res. 1013
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish a Permanent Select Committee on Aging.
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Sponsor Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2] (D-RI) Introduced Jan 21, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
6 cosponsors — including Maria Elvira Salazar, Eleanor Holmes Norton, André Carson and 3 more
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Newly Introduced (1)

Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4]
H.R. 7194
Nicholas Dockery Medal of Honor Act
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sponsor Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4] (R-IN) Introduced Jan 21, 2026 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Afghanistan, Asia, Conflicts and wars, Military personnel and dependents
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile

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