What Happened in Congress on Thursday?

Thursday, February 05, 2026 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.

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43 bills active 3 advancing 23 D-sponsored 20 R-sponsored

Advancing — Reported Out of Committee (3)

Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
S.Res. 600
A resolution recognizing January 2026 as "National Mentoring Month".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S516; text: CR S514-515)
Sponsor Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI) Introduced Feb 05, 2026 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Child care and development, Commemorative events and holidays, Congressional tributes, Educational guidance, Elementary and secondary education, Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
31 cosponsors — including Markwayne Mullin, Richard Blumenthal, Lisa Blunt Rochester and 28 more
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Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]
S.Res. 601
A resolution designating the week beginning February 2, 2026, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S518; text: CR S515)
Sponsor Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM] (D-NM) Introduced Feb 05, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
25 cosponsors — including Steve Daines, Tammy Baldwin, John Barrasso and 22 more
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Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
S.Res. 602
A resolution supporting the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams in the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Sponsor Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN) Introduced Feb 05, 2026 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Athletes, Congressional tributes, Disability and paralysis, Olympic games, Sports and recreation facilities
22 cosponsors — including Michael F. Bennet, James Lankford, John Boozman and 19 more
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Committee Activity (36)

Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2]
H.R. 7386
First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act of 2026
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Sponsor Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2] (R-FL) Introduced Feb 05, 2026 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Advisory bodies, Computer security and identity theft, Computers and information technology, Congressional oversight, Emergency communications systems, Emergency planning and evacuation, First responders and emergency personnel, Government information and archives, Government studies and investigations, Performance measurement, Public contracts and procurement, Telephone and wireless communication
1 cosponsor — including Jennifer L. McClellan
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Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]
H.R. 7390
SELF DRIVE Act of 2026
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 11.
Sponsor Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5] (R-OH) Introduced Feb 05, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Craig A. Goldman, Thomas H. Kean
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Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1]
H.R. 7391
Community Health Center Drug Pricing Protection Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1] (R-MI) Introduced Feb 05, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
42 cosponsors — including Jake Auchincloss, Seth Moulton, Stephen F. Lynch and 39 more
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Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie [D-TX-7]
H.R. 7392
To impose a hiring freeze on United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Sponsor Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie [D-TX-7] (D-TX) Introduced Feb 05, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
22 cosponsors — including Yvette D. Clarke, Danny K. Davis, Veronica Escobar and 19 more
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Rep. Balint, Becca [D-VT-At Large]
H.R. 7394
Mental Health Career Promotion Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor Rep. Balint, Becca [D-VT-At Large] (D-VT) Introduced Feb 05, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Bonnie Watson Coleman, Eleanor Holmes Norton
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Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49]
H.R. 7398
Passports for Purple Hearts and Medals of Honor Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsor Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49] (D-CA) Introduced Feb 05, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
14 cosponsors — including James R. Baird, Scott H. Peters, Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen and 11 more
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Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25]
H.R. 7404
Fair Repair Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25] (D-NY) Introduced Feb 05, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Marie Gluesenkamp Perez
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Rep. Mullin, Kevin [D-CA-15]
H.R. 7405
Rail and Highway Transmission Planning Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor Rep. Mullin, Kevin [D-CA-15] (D-CA) Introduced Feb 05, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6]
H.R. 7407
Prohibiting Tianeptine and Other Dangerous Products Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6] (D-NJ) Introduced Feb 05, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
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Rep. Pettersen, Brittany [D-CO-7]
H.R. 7408
Water Project Navigators Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsor Rep. Pettersen, Brittany [D-CO-7] (D-CO) Introduced Feb 05, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Juan Ciscomani
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Rep. Taylor, David J. [R-OH-2]
H.R. 7409
Defend Rural Health Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor Rep. Taylor, David J. [R-OH-2] (R-OH) Introduced Feb 05, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors — including Carol D. Miller, Tracey Mann, Jack Bergman and 1 more
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Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]
H.R. 7410
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 15422 NY 104 in Martville, New York, as the "Sergeant Staret J. Engleston Memorial Post Office Building".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsor Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24] (R-NY) Introduced Feb 05, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
15 cosponsors — including Joseph D. Morelle, Grace Meng, Nicole Malliotakis and 12 more
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Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]
H.Res. 1040
Recognizing the significance of the Greensboro Four sit-in during Black History Month.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12] (D-NC) Introduced Feb 05, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
36 cosponsors — including Glenn Ivey, Delia C. Ramirez, Bennie G. Thompson and 33 more
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN]
S. 2999
Main Street Depositor Protection Act
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
Sponsor Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN] (R-TN) Introduced Oct 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Bank accounts, deposits, capital, Banking and financial institutions regulation, Business records, Corporate finance and management, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Interest, dividends, interest rates, Licensing and registrations, Performance measurement
1 cosponsor — including Angela D. Alsobrooks
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]
S. 3782
Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities and Fallen Law Enforcement Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] (R-NC) Introduced Feb 05, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
S. 3783
Mental Health Career Promotion Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S511)
Sponsor Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA) Introduced Feb 05, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Ron Wyden, Cory A. Booker, Jeff Merkley
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Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
S. 3784
Accounting STEM Pursuit Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S511)
Sponsor Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] (R-ME) Introduced Feb 05, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Jacky Rosen, Angus S., Jr. King, Mazie K. Hirono
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ]
S. 3785
North Rim and Kaibab National Forest Restoration Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ] (D-AZ) Introduced Feb 05, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Mark Kelly
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Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
S. 3786
Balance the Highway Trust Fund Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] (R-UT) Introduced Feb 05, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
S. 3787
USMCA Travel and Tourism Resiliency Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] (D-NV) Introduced Feb 05, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Jerry Moran
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
S. 3788
CLEAR LABELS Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL) Introduced Feb 05, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
6 cosponsors — including Kirsten E. Gillibrand, Tommy Tuberville, Katie Boyd Britt and 3 more
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Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
S. 3789
Prospectus Modernization Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] (R-IA) Introduced Feb 05, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Adam B. Schiff
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Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO]
S. 3790
Protect America Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO] (R-MO) Introduced Feb 05, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Ted Budd
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Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]
S. 3791
Regional Ocean Partnerships Reauthorization Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] (R-MS) Introduced Feb 05, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
11 cosponsors — including Lisa Blunt Rochester, Christopher Murphy, Katie Boyd Britt and 8 more
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Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO]
S. 3792
Water Project Navigators Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO] (D-CO) Introduced Feb 05, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Jerry Moran
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Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]
S. 3793
Predatory Lending Elimination Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S511-512)
Sponsor Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI] (D-RI) Introduced Feb 05, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
15 cosponsors — including Richard Blumenthal, Tammy Duckworth, John Fetterman and 12 more
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Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN]
S. 3794
SAFE Drugs Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN] (R-IN) Introduced Feb 05, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Martin Heinrich
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Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]
S. 3795
Radar Next Program Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] (D-WA) Introduced Feb 05, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Ted Budd
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA]
S. 3796
Ohio River Restoration Program Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA] (D-PA) Introduced Feb 05, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Todd Young
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Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
S. 3797
Prohibiting Tianeptine and Other Dangerous Products Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S512)
Sponsor Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL) Introduced Feb 05, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Richard Blumenthal
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Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]
S. 3799
Healthy Start Reauthorization Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] (R-KS) Introduced Feb 05, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Kirsten E. Gillibrand, Tammy Baldwin
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT]
S. 3800
ePermit Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT] (R-UT) Introduced Feb 05, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
7 cosponsors — including Cory A. Booker, Ted Budd, Mark Kelly and 4 more
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
S. 3801
Combating Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, and Counterfeiting Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] (R-IA) Introduced Feb 05, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Amy Klobuchar
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Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
S.Res. 597
A resolution providing for the authority to initiate litigation for actions by the President and Department of Justice officials inconsistent with their duties under the laws of the United States.
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S512-513)
Sponsor Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] (D-NY) Introduced Feb 05, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
15 cosponsors — including Jeff Merkley, Ben Ray Luján, Adam B. Schiff and 12 more
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Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
S.Res. 598
A resolution condemning and calling for the reversal of President Trump's decision to allow the export of advanced artificial intelligence chips to the United Arab Emirates, despite significant risks to national security and just months after the United Arab Emirates signed a secret $500,000,000 deal to buy close to a majority stake in the Trump family crypto company World Liberty Financial.
Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text: CR S513)
Sponsor Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] (D-MA) Introduced Feb 05, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Chris Van Hollen, Andy Kim, Elissa Slotkin
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Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
S.Res. 599
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that protecting and advancing the rights of women and girls in the Republic of Haiti is critical to the success of Haiti's transition from crisis and its future stability, condemning the failure to center women's leadership and distinct needs to date, and calling for urgent measures to secure all human rights of women and girls in Haiti.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S513-514)
Sponsor Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] (D-NH) Introduced Feb 05, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Susan M. Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Jacky Rosen
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Newly Introduced (4)

Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3]
H.R. 7396
Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 424.
Sponsor Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3] (D-KS) Introduced Feb 05, 2026 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Alaska Natives and Hawaiians, Community life and organization, Congressional oversight, Indian social and development programs, Minority and disadvantaged businesses, Small Business Administration, Small business
4 cosponsors — including Jake Ellzey, Kelly Morrison, Elijah Crane and 1 more
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9]
H.R. 7401
Small Business Lending Fraud Prevention Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 426.
Sponsor Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9] (R-PA) Introduced Feb 05, 2026 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management, Government ethics and transparency, public corruption, Small Business Administration
1 cosponsor — including Maggie Goodlander
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25]
H.R. 7412
Put America on Commission Act of 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 425.
Sponsor Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25] (R-TX) Introduced Feb 05, 2026 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Civil actions and liability, Congressional oversight, Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation, Employment discrimination and employee rights, Fraud offenses and financial crimes, Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management, Government lending and loan guarantees, Infectious and parasitic diseases
1 cosponsor — including Johnny Olszewski
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
S. 3798
Safe Access to Cash Act of 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 350.
Sponsor Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] (R-TX) Introduced Feb 05, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Ruben Gallego, Marsha Blackburn
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