What Happened in Congress on Wednesday?

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.

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19 bills active 1 advancing 11 D-sponsored 8 R-sponsored

Advancing — Reported Out of Committee (1)

Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO]
S.Res. 591
A resolution recognizing the 30th anniversary of the first flight of the F/A-18 E1 Super Hornet from Lambert Field in St. Louis, Missouri, and the 30 years of service of the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet to the United States Navy and to allies of the United States.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S355; text: CR S348)
Sponsor Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO] (R-MO) Introduced Jan 28, 2026 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Aviation and airports, Military history, Missouri
4 cosponsors — including Jacky Rosen, Ashley Moody, Tammy Duckworth and 1 more
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile

Committee Activity (14)

Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
S. 3708
MERICA Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR] (R-AR) Introduced Jan 28, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
S. 3709
Streamlining Federal Grants Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI) Introduced Jan 28, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including James Lankford
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI]
S. 3710
SOAR Permanent Authorization Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI] (R-WI) Introduced Jan 28, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Tim Scott
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]
S. 3711
Addressing Climate Financial Risk Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN] (D-MN) Introduced Jan 28, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
5 cosponsors — including Jeff Merkley, Elizabeth Warren, Martin Heinrich and 2 more
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS]
S. 3712
BO’s Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS] (R-MS) Introduced Jan 28, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Catherine Cortez Masto, Katie Boyd Britt, Jon Ossoff
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Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]
S. 3713
No Climate Treaties Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S347)
Sponsor Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY] (R-WY) Introduced Jan 28, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
23 cosponsors — including Roger Marshall, Marsha Blackburn, Bill Cassidy and 20 more
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]
S. 3714
Family-to-Family Reauthorization Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH] (D-NH) Introduced Jan 28, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Tim Scott
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Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]
S. 3715
Chiricahua National Park Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ] (D-AZ) Introduced Jan 28, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Ruben Gallego
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
S. 3716
RARE Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] (D-WI) Introduced Jan 28, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]
S. 3717
Opportunities in Organic Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sponsor Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] (D-VT) Introduced Jan 28, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
12 cosponsors — including Michael F. Bennet, Cory A. Booker, John Fetterman and 9 more
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Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]
S. 3718
Delivering for Rural Seniors Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sponsor Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ] (D-AZ) Introduced Jan 28, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Jon Husted
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Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]
S. 3719
National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach Act.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] (R-NC) Introduced Jan 28, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Richard Blumenthal
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]
S. 3720
Bay Area Ridge National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA) Introduced Jan 28, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Alex Padilla
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
S.Res. 590
A resolution designating January 23, 2026, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day".
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S347-384)
Sponsor Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ) Introduced Jan 28, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
8 cosponsors — including Katie Boyd Britt, John W. Hickenlooper, Shelley Moore Capito and 5 more
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Newly Introduced (4)

Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
S. 272
Protect Infant Formula from Contamination Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 306.
Sponsor Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI) Introduced Jan 28, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Child health, Congressional oversight, Consumer affairs, Food supply, safety, and labeling, Government information and archives, Manufacturing, Nutrition and diet
9 cosponsors — including John Hoeven, Susan M. Collins, Tina Smith and 6 more
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN]
S. 921
Tyler’s Law
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 307.
Sponsor Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN] (R-IN) Introduced Mar 10, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
13 cosponsors — including Alex Padilla, Chuck Grassley, Mark R. Warner and 10 more
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Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]
S. 1157
Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 308.
Sponsor Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN] (D-MN) Introduced Mar 26, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Cancer, Cardiovascular and respiratory health, Government studies and investigations, Health care coverage and access, Health promotion and preventive care, Medical research, Medical tests and diagnostic methods, Women's health
3 cosponsors — including Shelley Moore Capito, Mazie K. Hirono, Susan M. Collins
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO]
S. 2169
Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 309.
Sponsor Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO] (R-MO) Introduced Jun 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Computer security and identity theft, Health facilities and institutions, Higher education, Rural conditions and development, Vocational and technical education
5 cosponsors — including Margaret Wood Hassan, Mark Kelly, Jon Ossoff and 2 more
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