What Happened in Congress on Wednesday?
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.
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30 D-sponsored
24 R-sponsored
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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.
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.
78 cosponsors
— including Ed Case, Scott H. Peters, Steny H. Hoyer and 75 more
H.R. 7489
Georgetown VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic Authorization Act of 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Georgetown VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic Authorization Act of 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R. 7493
Stop Corporate Inversions Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Stop Corporate Inversions Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.
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.
6 cosponsors
— including Gabe Evans, Raja Krishnamoorthi, April McClain Delaney and 3 more
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.
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.
H.R. 7497
Supporting Trauma-Informed Education Practices Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Supporting Trauma-Informed Education Practices Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
20 cosponsors
— including Shontel M. Brown, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Debbie Dingell and 17 more
H.R. 7498
After Hours Child Care Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
After Hours Child Care Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
7 cosponsors
— including Suzanne Bonamici, Ryan Mackenzie, Chris Pappas and 4 more
H.R. 7500
Responsible Firearms Marketing Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Responsible Firearms Marketing Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
17 cosponsors
— including Joyce Beatty, Shontel M. Brown, Salud O. Carbajal and 14 more
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.
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.
1 cosponsor
— including Anna Paulina Luna
H.R. 7507
Fiscal Harms of Federal Firings Act
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Fiscal Harms of Federal Firings Act
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
12 cosponsors
— including Suhas Subramanyam, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Johnny Olszewski and 9 more
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.
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.
3 cosponsors
— including Eleanor Holmes Norton, Maxine Dexter, Paul Tonko
H.R. 7510
Preventing Research Ownership Transfer to External Competitive Threats (PROTECT) Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Preventing Research Ownership Transfer to External Competitive Threats (PROTECT) Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
1 cosponsor
— including Brandon Gill
H.R. 7511
Iowa National Guard Heroes Commemoration Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Iowa National Guard Heroes Commemoration Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
3 cosponsors
— including Randy Feenstra, Ashley Hinson, Mariannette Miller-Meeks
H.R. 7513
GSIB Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
GSIB Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
2 cosponsors
— including Al Green, Rashida Tlaib
H.R. 7514
Rural Health Care Facilities Revitalization Act
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Rural Health Care Facilities Revitalization Act
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
3 cosponsors
— including John R. Moolenaar, Jill N. Tokuda, James C. Moylan
H.R. 7516
No Funds for Forced Labor Act
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
No Funds for Forced Labor Act
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
11 cosponsors
— including Zachary Nunn, Raja Krishnamoorthi, John R. Moolenaar and 8 more
H.R. 7519
Army Corps Congressional Engagement Act
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Army Corps Congressional Engagement Act
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
1 cosponsor
— including George Latimer
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.
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.
104 cosponsors
— including Mark Takano, Sara Jacobs, Gabe Amo and 101 more
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.
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.
20 cosponsors
— including Richard E. Neal, Lloyd Doggett, Mike Thompson and 17 more
S. 3826
Litigation Funding Transparency Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Litigation Funding Transparency Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
3 cosponsors
— including Thomas Tillis, John Kennedy, John Cornyn
S. 3827
Financial Disclosure Modernization Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Financial Disclosure Modernization Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
3 cosponsors
— including Kirsten E. Gillibrand, Richard Blumenthal, Jeff Merkley
S. 3828
CLEAN SMART Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
CLEAN SMART Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
1 cosponsor
— including Tim Scott
S. 3829
Corporate Crimes Against Health Care Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Corporate Crimes Against Health Care Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
4 cosponsors
— including Richard Blumenthal, Edward J. Markey, Jeff Merkley and 1 more
S. 3830
TRUST Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
TRUST Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
3 cosponsors
— including Andy Kim, John Kennedy, Angela D. Alsobrooks
S. 3831
Enhancing Multi-Class Share Disclosures Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Enhancing Multi-Class Share Disclosures Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
1 cosponsor
— including Mike Rounds
S. 3832
Small Business Workforce Pipeline Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Small Business Workforce Pipeline Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
1 cosponsor
— including John R. Curtis
S. 3833
LCBP Enhancements Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
LCBP Enhancements Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
3 cosponsors
— including Charles E. Schumer, Bernard Sanders, Kirsten E. Gillibrand
S. 3834
Expanded Telehealth Access Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Expanded Telehealth Access Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
1 cosponsor
— including Tina Smith
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.
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.
1 cosponsor
— including John Fetterman
S. 3836
FENCES Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
FENCES Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
1 cosponsor
— including Mike Lee
S. 3837
Iowa National Guard Heroes Commemoration Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Iowa National Guard Heroes Commemoration Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
1 cosponsor
— including Chuck Grassley
S. 3838
Venezuela Oil Proceeds Transparency Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S579)
Venezuela Oil Proceeds Transparency Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S579)
1 cosponsor
— including Adam B. Schiff
S. 3839
Ratepayer Affordability and Transparency in Energy Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Ratepayer Affordability and Transparency in Energy Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S. 3840
Health Investment Zones Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Health Investment Zones Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 3841
Last Sale Valuation Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Last Sale Valuation Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
1 cosponsor
— including Sheldon Whitehouse
S. 3842
21st Century WIC Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
21st Century WIC Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
1 cosponsor
— including Kirsten E. Gillibrand
S. 3843
TEMP Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
TEMP Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S. 3844
Fiscal Harms of Federal Firing Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Fiscal Harms of Federal Firing Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
3 cosponsors
— including Chris Van Hollen, Mark R. Warner, Alex Padilla
S. 3845
After Hours Child Care Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
After Hours Child Care Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
4 cosponsors
— including Margaret Wood Hassan, Thomas Tillis, Tim Kaine and 1 more
S. 3846
Employer-Directed Skills Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Employer-Directed Skills Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
2 cosponsors
— including Bill Cassidy, Jon Husted
S. 3847
Stop Corporate Inversions Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S579-580)
Stop Corporate Inversions Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S579-580)
9 cosponsors
— including Jack Reed, Chris Van Hollen, Elizabeth Warren and 6 more
S. 3848
Apples to Apples Comparison Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Apples to Apples Comparison Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 3849
Community Bank Relief Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Community Bank Relief Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
1 cosponsor
— including Katie Boyd Britt
S. 3850
Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
1 cosponsor
— including Cynthia M. Lummis
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.
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.
1 cosponsor
— including Brian Schatz
S. 3852
GRID Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
GRID Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
1 cosponsor
— including Richard Blumenthal
S. 3853
End the Vaccine Carveout Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
End the Vaccine Carveout Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
1 cosponsor
— including Mike Lee
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)
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)
8 cosponsors
— including Jeff Merkley, Elizabeth Warren, Mazie K. Hirono and 5 more
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)
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)
2 cosponsors
— including Richard Blumenthal, Adam B. Schiff
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)
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)
32 cosponsors
— including Jeanne Shaheen, Cory A. Booker, John Boozman and 29 more
Newly Introduced (4)
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)
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)
9 cosponsors
— including Brian K. Fitzpatrick, Dwight Evans, Scott Perry and 6 more
S. 472
Ski Hill Resources for Economic Development Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 333.
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
S. 909
La Paz County Solar Energy and Job Creation Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 336.
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
S. 1453
University of Utah Research Park Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 337.
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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