What Happened in Congress on Thursday?

Thursday, January 22, 2026 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.

5 bills active 1 D-sponsored 4 R-sponsored

Committee Activity (4)

Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]
H.R. 7223
To improve access to Federal services by individuals with limited English proficiency, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsor Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6] (D-NY) Introduced Jan 22, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
29 cosponsors — including Judy Chu, Daniel S. Goldman, Juan Vargas and 26 more
Rep. Miller, Carol D. [R-WV-1]
H.R. 7224
Secure Revenue Clearance Channel Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor Rep. Miller, Carol D. [R-WV-1] (R-WV) Introduced Jan 22, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Donald S. Beyer
Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large]
H.R. 7229
Territorial SBA Loan Guaranty Adjustment Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Sponsor Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large] (R-GU) Introduced Jan 22, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Kimberlyn King-Hinds, Pablo Jose Rescom. Hernández, Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen
Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3]
H.R. 7230
Buying American Cotton Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3] (R-NC) Introduced Jan 22, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
51 cosponsors — including Terri A. Sewell, David Rouzer, Adriano Espaillat and 48 more

Newly Introduced (1)

Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9]
H.R. 7211
To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to John W. Ripley for acts of valor during the Vietnam War, and for other purposes.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sponsor Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9] (R-VA) Introduced Jan 22, 2026 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Conflicts and wars, Military personnel and dependents, South Asia, Vietnam

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