What Happened in Congress on Wednesday?

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.

54 bills active 30 D-sponsored 24 R-sponsored

Committee Activity (50)

Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
H.R. 7481
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on 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. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3] (D-CT) Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
78 cosponsors — including Ed Case, Scott H. Peters, Steny H. Hoyer and 75 more
Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31]
H.R. 7489
Georgetown VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic Authorization Act of 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sponsor Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31] (R-TX) Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37]
H.R. 7493
Stop Corporate Inversions Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37] (D-TX) Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Elfreth, Sarah [D-MD-3]
H.R. 7494
To authorize the Attorney General to make grants to establish a national training and technical assistance center to provide for the ongoing promotion and adoption of lethality assessment programs to reduce domestic violence-related homicides, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Elfreth, Sarah [D-MD-3] (D-MD) Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
6 cosponsors — including Gabe Evans, Raja Krishnamoorthi, April McClain Delaney and 3 more
Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9]
H.R. 7496
Health Investment Zones Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, 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. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9] (D-CA) Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]
H.R. 7497
Supporting Trauma-Informed Education Practices Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5] (D-CT) Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
20 cosponsors — including Shontel M. Brown, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Debbie Dingell and 17 more
Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2]
H.R. 7498
After Hours Child Care Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2] (R-IA) Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
7 cosponsors — including Suzanne Bonamici, Ryan Mackenzie, Chris Pappas and 4 more
Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]
H.R. 7500
Responsible Firearms Marketing Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] (D-IL) Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
17 cosponsors — including Joyce Beatty, Shontel M. Brown, Salud O. Carbajal and 14 more
Rep. McBride, Sarah [D-DE-At Large]
H.R. 7505
Flexible Leave Act
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and House Administration, 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. McBride, Sarah [D-DE-At Large] (D-DE) Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Anna Paulina Luna
Rep. McClain Delaney, April [D-MD-6]
H.R. 7507
Fiscal Harms of Federal Firings Act
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsor Rep. McClain Delaney, April [D-MD-6] (D-MD) Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
12 cosponsors — including Suhas Subramanyam, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Johnny Olszewski and 9 more
Rep. Min, Dave [D-CA-47]
H.R. 7508
Financial Disclosure Modernization Act
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and 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. Min, Dave [D-CA-47] (D-CA) Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Eleanor Holmes Norton, Maxine Dexter, Paul Tonko
Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]
H.R. 7510
Preventing Research Ownership Transfer to External Competitive Threats (PROTECT) Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22] (R-TX) Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Brandon Gill
Rep. Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3]
H.R. 7511
Iowa National Guard Heroes Commemoration Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sponsor Rep. Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3] (R-IA) Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Randy Feenstra, Ashley Hinson, Mariannette Miller-Meeks
Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7]
H.R. 7513
GSIB Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Sponsor Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7] (D-MA) Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Al Green, Rashida Tlaib
Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6]
H.R. 7514
Rural Health Care Facilities Revitalization Act
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Sponsor Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6] (D-OR) Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including John R. Moolenaar, Jill N. Tokuda, James C. Moylan
Rep. Subramanyam, Suhas [D-VA-10]
H.R. 7516
No Funds for Forced Labor Act
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Sponsor Rep. Subramanyam, Suhas [D-VA-10] (D-VA) Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
11 cosponsors — including Zachary Nunn, Raja Krishnamoorthi, John R. Moolenaar and 8 more
Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]
H.R. 7519
Army Corps Congressional Engagement Act
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sponsor Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15] (D-NY) Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including George Latimer
Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]
H.Res. 1058
Recognizing that it is the duty of the Federal Government to develop and implement a Transgender Bill of Rights to protect and codify the rights of transgender and nonbinary people under the law and ensure their access to medical care, shelter, safety, and economic security.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, Oversight and Government Reform, Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs, and House Administration, 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. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] (D-WA) Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
104 cosponsors — including Mark Takano, Sara Jacobs, Gabe Amo and 101 more
Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1]
H.Res. 1059
Of inquiry requesting the President of the United States to furnish certain information to the House of Representatives relating to the Department of Government Efficiency's access to and usage of NUMIDENT and other personally identifiable information in the possession of the Social Security Administration.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1] (D-CT) Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
20 cosponsors — including Richard E. Neal, Lloyd Doggett, Mike Thompson and 17 more
Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
S. 3826
Litigation Funding Transparency Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] (R-IA) Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Thomas Tillis, John Kennedy, John Cornyn
Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]
S. 3827
Financial Disclosure Modernization Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA) Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Kirsten E. Gillibrand, Richard Blumenthal, Jeff Merkley
Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM]
S. 3828
CLEAN SMART Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] (D-NM) Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Tim Scott
Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
S. 3829
Corporate Crimes Against Health Care Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] (D-MA) Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors — including Richard Blumenthal, Edward J. Markey, Jeff Merkley and 1 more
Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC]
S. 3830
TRUST Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC] (R-NC) Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Andy Kim, John Kennedy, Angela D. Alsobrooks
Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ]
S. 3831
Enhancing Multi-Class Share Disclosures Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ] (D-AZ) Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Mike Rounds
Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]
S. 3832
Small Business Workforce Pipeline Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Sponsor Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] (D-NV) Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including John R. Curtis
Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]
S. 3833
LCBP Enhancements Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] (D-VT) Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Charles E. Schumer, Bernard Sanders, Kirsten E. Gillibrand
Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
S. 3834
Expanded Telehealth Access Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] (R-MT) Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Tina Smith
Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA]
S. 3835
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10 East Main Street in Mahaffey, Pennsylvania, as the "Robert Allen Bishop, Sr., Post Office Building".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA] (R-PA) Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including John Fetterman
Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY]
S. 3836
FENCES Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY] (R-WY) Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Mike Lee
Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
S. 3837
Iowa National Guard Heroes Commemoration Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] (R-IA) Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Chuck Grassley
Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
S. 3838
Venezuela Oil Proceeds Transparency Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S579)
Sponsor Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] (D-NY) Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Adam B. Schiff
Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
S. 3839
Ratepayer Affordability and Transparency in Energy Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR] (R-AR) Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
S. 3840
Health Investment Zones Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA) Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
S. 3841
Last Sale Valuation Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] (R-LA) Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Sheldon Whitehouse
Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]
S. 3842
21st Century WIC Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sponsor Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] (R-KS) Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Kirsten E. Gillibrand
Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL]
S. 3843
TEMP Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sponsor Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL] (R-FL) Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD]
S. 3844
Fiscal Harms of Federal Firing Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD] (D-MD) Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Chris Van Hollen, Mark R. Warner, Alex Padilla
Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]
S. 3845
After Hours Child Care Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN] (R-IN) Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors — including Margaret Wood Hassan, Thomas Tillis, Tim Kaine and 1 more
Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC]
S. 3846
Employer-Directed Skills Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC] (R-NC) Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Bill Cassidy, Jon Husted
Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
S. 3847
Stop Corporate Inversions Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S579-580)
Sponsor Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL) Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
9 cosponsors — including Jack Reed, Chris Van Hollen, Elizabeth Warren and 6 more
Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]
S. 3848
Apples to Apples Comparison Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC] (R-SC) Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
S. 3849
Community Bank Relief Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] (R-TX) Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Katie Boyd Britt
Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
S. 3850
Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (D-OR) Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Cynthia M. Lummis
Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
S. 3851
A bill to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to ensure adequate staffing and resources for the Institute of Tropical Forestry and the Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sponsor Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] (D-HI) Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Brian Schatz
Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO]
S. 3852
GRID Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO] (R-MO) Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Richard Blumenthal
Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
S. 3853
End the Vaccine Carveout Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] (R-KY) Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Mike Lee
Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
S.Res. 604
A resolution recognizing that it is the duty of the Federal Government to develop and implement a Transgender Bill of Rights to protect and codify the rights of transgender and nonbinary people under the law and ensure their access to medical care, shelter, safety, and economic security.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S580-581)
Sponsor Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA) Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
8 cosponsors — including Jeff Merkley, Elizabeth Warren, Mazie K. Hirono and 5 more
Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
S.Res. 605
A resolution denouncing statements by President Donald J. Trump that he may "nationalize," commandeer, or otherwise assume direct control over elections.
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S581-582)
Sponsor Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA) Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Richard Blumenthal, Adam B. Schiff
Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]
S.Res. 606
A resolution condemning the Government of Iran for its suppression of the right of Iranians to peacefully assemble.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S582)
Sponsor Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK] (R-OK) Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
32 cosponsors — including Jeanne Shaheen, Cory A. Booker, John Boozman and 29 more

Newly Introduced (4)

Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]
H.R. 7517
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10 East Main Street in Mahaffey, Pennsylvania, as the "Robert Allen Bishop, Sr. Post Office Building".
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2204)
Sponsor Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15] (R-PA) Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
9 cosponsors — including Brian K. Fitzpatrick, Dwight Evans, Scott Perry and 6 more
Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]
S. 472
Ski Hill Resources for Economic Development Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 333.
Sponsor Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY] (R-WY) Introduced Feb 06, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Emergency planning and evacuation, Fires, Forests, forestry, trees, Government trust funds, Licensing and registrations, Outdoor recreation, Parks, recreation areas, trails, Sports and recreation facilities, User charges and fees
13 cosponsors — including Michael F. Bennet, John W. Hickenlooper, Jeanne Shaheen and 10 more
Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ]
S. 909
La Paz County Solar Energy and Job Creation Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 336.
Sponsor Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ] (D-AZ) Introduced Mar 10, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Arizona, Historical and cultural resources, Indian lands and resources rights, Land transfers
1 cosponsor — including Mark Kelly
Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
S. 1453
University of Utah Research Park Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 337.
Sponsor Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] (R-UT) Introduced Apr 10, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Educational facilities and institutions, Land transfers, Utah
1 cosponsor — including John R. Curtis

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