What Happened in Congress on Tuesday?

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.

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40 bills active 1 signed into law 1 advancing 1 votes recorded 25 D-sponsored 13 R-sponsored 2 I-sponsored

Signed into Law (1)

Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
S. 269
Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act
Became Public Law No: 119-77.
Sponsor Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] (R-LA) Introduced Jan 28, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Disability assistance, Intergovernmental relations, Social security and elderly assistance
6 cosponsors — including Gary C. Peters, Mark R. Warner, Joni Ernst and 3 more
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Advancing — Reported Out of Committee (1)

Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
S.Res. 603
A resolution supporting the observation of National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month during the period beginning on January 1, 2026, and ending on February 1, 2026, to raise awareness of, and opposition to, human trafficking and modern slavery.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S557; text: CR S555-556)
Sponsor Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] (R-IA) Introduced Feb 10, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
6 cosponsors — including Catherine Cortez Masto, Susan M. Collins, Richard J. Durbin and 3 more
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile

Roll-Call Votes Recorded (1)

Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
S.J.Res. 95
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Interim Guidance Simplifying Application of the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax to Partnerships".
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 51. Record Vote Number: 35. (CR S543)
Sponsor Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (D-OR) Introduced Nov 18, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Congressional oversight, Corporate finance and management, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Tax reform and tax simplification
3 cosponsors — including Angus S., Jr. King, Gary C. Peters, Angela D. Alsobrooks
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Committee Activity (30)

Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large]
H.R. 7458
Domestic ORE Act
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Sponsor Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large] (R-WY) Introduced Feb 10, 2026 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Environmental assessment, monitoring, research, Land use and conservation, Mining
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Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]
H.R. 7459
Coastal Trust Fund Act
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and the Budget, 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. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2] (R-NJ) Introduced Feb 10, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Laura Gillen, Christopher H. Smith, Mike Kelly
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Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8]
H.R. 7460
Airborne Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8] (D-VA) Introduced Feb 10, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Brian K. Fitzpatrick, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Josh Riley
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Rep. Franklin, Scott [R-FL-18]
H.R. 7464
TEMP Act
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Sponsor Rep. Franklin, Scott [R-FL-18] (R-FL) Introduced Feb 10, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
14 cosponsors — including Salud O. Carbajal, Darren Soto, Earl L. "Buddy" Carter and 11 more
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Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13]
H.R. 7466
SAFE CATTLE 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. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13] (R-TX) Introduced Feb 10, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors — including Donald G. Davis, Harriet M. Hageman, Darren Soto and 1 more
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Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3]
H.R. 7467
Virginia’s Law
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3] (D-NM) Introduced Feb 10, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Jamie Raskin, Suhas Subramanyam
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Rep. Messmer, Mark B. [R-IN-8]
H.R. 7469
SNAP Online Access Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Sponsor Rep. Messmer, Mark B. [R-IN-8] (R-IN) Introduced Feb 10, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Adam Gray
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Rep. McClain Delaney, April [D-MD-6]
H.R. 7470
Keep ICE Out of Washington County, Maryland Act
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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. McClain Delaney, April [D-MD-6] (D-MD) Introduced Feb 10, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
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Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1]
H.R. 7471
Give America a Raise Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1] (D-NJ) Introduced Feb 10, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
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Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50]
H.R. 7472
To amend title 38, United States Code, to repeal a certain limitation on the receipt of assistance under both the Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran Readiness and Employment program and Department of Veterans Affairs educational assistance programs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Sponsor Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50] (D-CA) Introduced Feb 10, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including John H. Rutherford, Morgan McGarvey
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Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25]
H.R. 7473
CMMSA 2.0
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25] (D-CA) Introduced Feb 10, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Gabe Evans
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Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6]
H.R. 7474
Soil CARE Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Sponsor Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6] (D-OR) Introduced Feb 10, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Suzanne Bonamici, Val T. Hoyle
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Rep. Vasquez, Gabe [D-NM-2]
H.R. 7478
Patient Debt Relief 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. Vasquez, Gabe [D-NM-2] (D-NM) Introduced Feb 10, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
18 cosponsors — including Melanie A. Stansbury, Raul Ruiz, Kathy Castor and 15 more
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Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
H.R. 7479
WORK to Save Lives Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12] (D-NJ) Introduced Feb 10, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
14 cosponsors — including John H. Rutherford, Rashida Tlaib, LaMonica McIver and 11 more
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Rep. Walkinshaw, James R. [D-VA-11]
H.R. 7480
FAIR Act
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsor Rep. Walkinshaw, James R. [D-VA-11] (D-VA) Introduced Feb 10, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
24 cosponsors — including Judy Chu, Pramila Jayapal, Suhas Subramanyam and 21 more
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Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]
S. 282
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Access Act
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Sponsor Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME] (I-ME) Introduced Jan 28, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Environmental education, Forests, forestry, trees, Geography and mapping, Horticulture and plants, Hunting and fishing, Intergovernmental relations, Land transfers, Maine, Monuments and memorials, Outdoor recreation, Parks, recreation areas, trails
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Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
S. 3812
WORK to Save Lives Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR) Introduced Feb 10, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors — including Lisa Murkowski, Martin Heinrich, Adam B. Schiff and 1 more
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Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]
S. 3813
CLEAR Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA) Introduced Feb 10, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including John R. Curtis
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Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]
S. 3814
ARC Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID] (R-ID) Introduced Feb 10, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Ruben Gallego
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Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
S. 3815
Virginia's Law
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S554-555; text: CR S555)
Sponsor Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] (D-NY) Introduced Feb 10, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]
S. 3816
Repair Abuses of MSP Payments (RAMP) Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC] (R-SC) Introduced Feb 10, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Margaret Wood Hassan
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Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
S. 3817
Stop Presidential Embezzlement Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (D-OR) Introduced Feb 10, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors — including Charles E. Schumer, Ben Ray Luján, Peter Welch and 1 more
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Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]
S. 3818
Ensuring Benefits for Disabled Veterans Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME] (I-ME) Introduced Feb 10, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Kevin Cramer
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Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI]
S. 3819
Paving the Way for American Industry Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI] (D-MI) Introduced Feb 10, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Jon Husted
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Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
S. 3820
Soil CARE Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sponsor Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR) Introduced Feb 10, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Ron Wyden, Peter Welch
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Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM]
S. 3821
Fair Repair Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] (D-NM) Introduced Feb 10, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
S. 3822
Break Up Big Medicine Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] (D-MA) Introduced Feb 10, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Josh Hawley
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Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
S. 3823
FAIR Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] (D-HI) Introduced Feb 10, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
11 cosponsors — including Angela D. Alsobrooks, Alex Padilla, Elizabeth Warren and 8 more
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Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
S. 3824
State Authority to Protect Civil Rights
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ) Introduced Feb 10, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC]
S. 3825
Workforce Development Modernization Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC] (R-NC) Introduced Feb 10, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Bill Cassidy, Pete Ricketts, Thomas Tillis
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Newly Introduced (7)

Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
S. 1369
Protecting Global Fisheries Act of 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 322.
Sponsor Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA) Introduced Apr 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas China, Congressional oversight, Endangered and threatened species, Foreign property, International organizations and cooperation, Marine and coastal resources, fisheries, Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents, Sanctions, Visas and passports
4 cosponsors — including Bill Cassidy, Martin Heinrich, John R. Curtis and 1 more
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT]
S. 2222
Critical Undersea Infrastructure Resilience Initiative Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 323.
Sponsor Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT] (R-UT) Introduced Jul 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Jacky Rosen
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
S. 2236
YALI Act of 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 324.
Sponsor Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD) Introduced Jul 10, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Mike Rounds
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Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]
S. 2722
Taiwan Energy Security and Anti-Embargo Act of 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 325.
Sponsor Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE] (R-NE) Introduced Sep 04, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors — including Christopher A. Coons, Ted Budd, John W. Hickenlooper and 1 more
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Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
S. 3249
Strategic Subsea Cables Act of 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 327.
Sponsor Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] (D-NH) Introduced Nov 20, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including John Barrasso
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Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]
S. 3360
FREEDOM Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 328.
Sponsor Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] (D-NV) Introduced Dec 04, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including David McCormick, Ruben Gallego, John Cornyn
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Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
S. 3496
United States Legal Gold and Mining Partnership Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 329.
Sponsor Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (R-TX) Introduced Dec 16, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Tim Kaine, Ted Cruz, Jacky Rosen
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