What Happened in Congress on Tuesday?

Tuesday, February 03, 2026 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.

22 bills active 1 advancing 15 D-sponsored 7 R-sponsored

Advancing — Reported Out of Committee (1)

Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE]
S.Res. 581
A resolution honoring the life of Corporal Grade One Matthew T. "Ty" Snook of the Delaware State Police.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S473; text: CR 1/13/2026 S163)
Sponsor Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE] (D-DE) Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Congressional tributes, Delaware, Law enforcement officers
1 cosponsor — including Christopher A. Coons

Committee Activity (19)

Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]
H.R. 7325
Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4] (R-OK) Introduced Feb 03, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
13 cosponsors — including Sharice Davids, Juan Ciscomani, Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann and 10 more
Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]
H.R. 7326
ABODE Act
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Sponsor Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11] (D-IL) Introduced Feb 03, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Brittany Pettersen, Cleo Fields
Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4]
H.R. 7327
Empowering Young Readers Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4] (D-NC) Introduced Feb 03, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Alma S. Adams, Lloyd Doggett
Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7]
H.R. 7332
Whale CHARTS Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7] (D-CA) Introduced Feb 03, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
25 cosponsors — including Nicole Malliotakis, Maxine Dexter, Vern Buchanan and 22 more
Rep. McBath, Lucy [D-GA-6]
H.R. 7333
Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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. McBath, Lucy [D-GA-6] (D-GA) Introduced Feb 03, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
26 cosponsors — including Brian K. Fitzpatrick, Gwen Moore, Young Kim and 23 more
Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23]
H.R. 7334
National Commission on Robotics Act
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Foreign Affairs, and 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.
Sponsor Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23] (R-CA) Introduced Feb 03, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Jennifer L. McClellan, Robert E. Latta
Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
H.R. 7336
ALS Better Care Act
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] (D-IL) Introduced Feb 03, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
5 cosponsors — including Brian K. Fitzpatrick, Jason Crow, Mike Quigley and 2 more
Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11]
H.R. 7337
Make Congress Drive Union-Made Act
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Sponsor Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11] (D-MI) Introduced Feb 03, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]
H.Res. 1035
Condemning Federal workforce reductions that undermine preparedness, response, and recovery, and expressing concern regarding proposed future staffing cuts to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2] (D-MS) Introduced Feb 03, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
32 cosponsors — including Timothy M. Kennedy, Eric Swalwell, J. Luis Correa and 29 more
Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
S. 3761
Student Loan Bond Expansion Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] (R-IA) Introduced Feb 03, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors — including Peter Welch, Bill Cassidy, Jack Reed and 1 more
Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
S. 3762
Prior Authorization Relief Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI) Introduced Feb 03, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
S. 3763
ALS Better Care Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] (R-AK) Introduced Feb 03, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Christopher A. Coons
Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
S. 3764
Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] (R-AK) Introduced Feb 03, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Lisa Blunt Rochester
Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
S. 3765
Medal of Sacrifice Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] (R-SC) Introduced Feb 03, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Catherine Cortez Masto
Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI]
S. 3766
Make Congress Drive Union Made Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI] (D-MI) Introduced Feb 03, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
S. 3767
Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] (D-NV) Introduced Feb 03, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Mike Rounds
Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
S. 3768
ABODE Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text: CR S472)
Sponsor Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL) Introduced Feb 03, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Tammy Duckworth
Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]
S. 3769
Helping Our People Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] (D-WA) Introduced Feb 03, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Patty Murray
Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ]
S. 3770
Strong Start Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ] (D-AZ) Introduced Feb 03, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

Newly Introduced (2)

Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25]
H.R. 7335
Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in ICE and CBP Custody Act
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2018)
Sponsor Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25] (D-CA) Introduced Feb 03, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
87 cosponsors — including Frederica S. Wilson, Seth Moulton, Sarah Elfreth and 84 more
Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]
S. 688
FISH Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 313.
Sponsor Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] (R-AK) Introduced Feb 24, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Advanced technology and technological innovations, Advisory bodies, Congressional oversight, Department of Commerce, Free trade and trade barriers, Government information and archives, International organizations and cooperation, Marine and coastal resources, fisheries, Marine and inland water transportation, Navigation, waterways, harbors, Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents, Sanctions, Seafood, Visas and passports, Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
9 cosponsors — including Sheldon Whitehouse, Lisa Murkowski, Roger F. Wicker and 6 more

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