What Happened in Congress on Tuesday?

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.

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29 bills active 1 advancing 1 votes recorded 17 D-sponsored 12 R-sponsored

Advancing — Reported Out of Committee (1)

Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
S.Res. 589
A resolution congratulating the Montana State University football team for winning the 2025 Division I Football Championship Subdivision Championship.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S298; text: CR S295)
Sponsor Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] (R-MT) Introduced Jan 27, 2026 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Congressional tributes, Higher education, Montana, School athletics
1 cosponsor — including Tim Sheehy
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Roll-Call Votes Recorded (1)

Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL]
S. 3627
Pregnant Students’ Rights Act
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 45. Record Vote Number: 12. (CR S286)
Sponsor Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL] (R-FL) Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Abortion, Higher education, School administration, Sex and reproductive health, Women's education, Women's health
23 cosponsors — including Marsha Blackburn, Ted Budd, Cindy Hyde-Smith and 20 more
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Committee Activity (26)

Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]
H.J.Res. 144
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sponsor Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26] (D-CA) Introduced Jan 27, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
79 cosponsors — including Mark Takano, Chris Pappas, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick and 76 more
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Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7]
H.R. 7239
Next-Gen Collision Avoidance Act
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sponsor Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7] (R-MI) Introduced Jan 27, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
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Rep. Budzinski, Nikki [D-IL-13]
H.R. 7241
Protect Veterans from the THIEF Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Sponsor Rep. Budzinski, Nikki [D-IL-13] (D-IL) Introduced Jan 27, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Tom Barrett
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Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6]
H.R. 7246
Addressing Climate Financial Risk Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Sponsor Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6] (D-IL) Introduced Jan 27, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
13 cosponsors — including Kathy Castor, Ted Lieu, Kevin Mullin and 10 more
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Rep. Elfreth, Sarah [D-MD-3]
H.R. 7251
Prohibit Partisan Park Passes Act
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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. Elfreth, Sarah [D-MD-3] (D-MD) Introduced Jan 27, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
18 cosponsors — including Yassamin Ansari, Judy Chu, Emanuel Cleaver and 15 more
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Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]
H.R. 7257
SECURE Grid Act
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Sponsor Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5] (R-OH) Introduced Jan 27, 2026 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Computer security and identity theft, Computers and information technology, Electric power generation and transmission, Public utilities and utility rates, State and local government operations
3 cosponsors — including Doris O. Matsui, Troy Balderson, John James
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Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
S. 3689
A bill to designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Lafayette, Louisiana, as the "Rodney C. Hamilton Sr. VA Clinic".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] (R-LA) Introduced Jan 27, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including John Kennedy
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Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
S. 3690
Ensuring Access to Medicaid Buy-in Programs Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] (R-TN) Introduced Jan 27, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
S. 3691
Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT) Introduced Jan 27, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]
S. 3692
PREVENT DIABETES Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC] (R-SC) Introduced Jan 27, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Mark R. Warner
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Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
S. 3693
Large-Scale Water Recycling Reauthorization Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] (D-NV) Introduced Jan 27, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including John R. Curtis
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Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE]
S. 3694
Maximizing Transportation Efficiency Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE] (D-DE) Introduced Jan 27, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
S. 3695
Santini-Burton Modernization Act of 2026
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
Sponsor Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] (D-NV) Introduced Jan 27, 2026 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas California, Intergovernmental relations, Land transfers, Land use and conservation, Nevada
3 cosponsors — including Jacky Rosen, Alex Padilla, Adam B. Schiff
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Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
S. 3696
FISA Accountability and Extension Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] (R-IA) Introduced Jan 27, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS]
S. 3697
SAVE Moms and Babies Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S292)
Sponsor Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS] (R-MS) Introduced Jan 27, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
30 cosponsors — including Steve Daines, James E. Risch, Mike Rounds and 27 more
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Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
S. 3698
Mental Health and MAMA Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] (D-NH) Introduced Jan 27, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Tammy Baldwin, Tammy Duckworth, Martin Heinrich
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Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
S. 3699
FOCUS Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ) Introduced Jan 27, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Amy Klobuchar, Tina Smith
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Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]
S. 3700
FAA SMS Compliance Review Act of 2026
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sponsor Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] (D-WA) Introduced Jan 27, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
7 cosponsors — including Tammy Duckworth, Edward J. Markey, Mark R. Warner and 4 more
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Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
S. 3701
BRIDGE Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] (D-IL) Introduced Jan 27, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
S. 3702
Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ) Introduced Jan 27, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
11 cosponsors — including Elizabeth Warren, Peter Welch, Edward J. Markey and 8 more
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Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH]
S. 3703
Rural Veterans’ Improved Access to Benefits Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH] (R-OH) Introduced Jan 27, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL]
S. 3704
COP Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL] (R-FL) Introduced Jan 27, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
S. 3706
Produce Prescriptions for Veterans Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S292)
Sponsor Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL) Introduced Jan 27, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
S. 3707
Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S292-293)
Sponsor Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL) Introduced Jan 27, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Lisa Murkowski
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Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]
S.Res. 587
A resolution designating the week of January 25 through January 31, 2026, as "National School Choice Week".
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S294)
Sponsor Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC] (R-SC) Introduced Jan 27, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
35 cosponsors — including Bill Cassidy, Ashley Moody, James Lankford and 32 more
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Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
S.Res. 588
A resolution celebrating the 40th anniversary of the International Coastal Cleanup.
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S294)
Sponsor Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD) Introduced Jan 27, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors — including Angela D. Alsobrooks, Lisa Blunt Rochester, Martin Heinrich and 1 more
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Newly Introduced (1)

Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
S.J.Res. 103
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 338.
Sponsor Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT) Introduced Jan 27, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
38 cosponsors — including Patty Murray, Charles E. Schumer, Bernard Sanders and 35 more
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