What happened in Congress on February 20, 2026?

34 bills saw congressional action on February 20, 2026. This page provides a full breakdown including bill status changes, sponsor information, cosponsor counts, and plain-language summaries — all sourced from Congress.gov and GovInfo.

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What Happened in Congress on Friday? February 20, 2026

H.R. 7601

No Immunity for Glyphosate Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsor Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4] (R-KY) Introduced Feb 20, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

7 cosponsors — including Chellie Pingree, Lauren Boebert, Nancy Mace and 4 more

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H.R. 7602

State of Men’s Health Act

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Sponsor Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2] (D-LA) Introduced Feb 20, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

3 cosponsors — including Gregory F. Murphy, Thomas R. Suozzi, Robert F. Onder

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H.R. 7603

O&C Renewal Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Sponsor Rep. Bentz, Cliff [R-OR-2] (R-OR) Introduced Feb 20, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

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H.R. 7604

Contracting America First Act

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Sponsor Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4] (R-CO) Introduced Feb 20, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

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H.R. 7605

African Development Foundation Termination Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Sponsor Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2] (R-TN) Introduced Feb 20, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

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H.R. 7606

Powering Productivity Act

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Sponsor Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6] (D-IL) Introduced Feb 20, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

2 cosponsors — including Kathy Castor, Emanuel Cleaver

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H.R. 7607

METRIC Act

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Sponsor Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6] (D-IL) Introduced Feb 20, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

2 cosponsors — including Kathy Castor, Emanuel Cleaver

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H.R. 7608

Southeast Asian Deportation Relief Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsor Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28] (D-CA) Introduced Feb 20, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

32 cosponsors — including Pramila Jayapal, Zoe Lofgren, Ayanna Pressley and 29 more

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H.R. 7609

Rural Development Modernization Act

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Natural Resources, and Financial Services, 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. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21] (D-CA) Introduced Feb 20, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

3 cosponsors — including Eric A. "Rick" Crawford, Josh Riley, David G. Valadao

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H.R. 7610

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a credit for adult child caregivers.

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Sponsor Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6] (D-MI) Introduced Feb 20, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

2 cosponsors — including Jennifer A. Kiggans, Thomas R. Suozzi

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H.R. 7611

Protecting Puppies from Sharia Act

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Sponsor Rep. Fine, Randy [R-FL-6] (R-FL) Introduced Feb 20, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

13 cosponsors — including Keith Self, Chip Roy, Andy Harris and 10 more

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H.R. 7612

End Sanctuary Cities Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsor Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5] (R-TX) Introduced Feb 20, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

2 cosponsors — including Earl L. "Buddy" Carter, Claudia Tenney

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H.R. 7613

ALERT Act

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6] (R-MO) Introduced Feb 20, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

84 cosponsors — including Rick Larsen, Mike D. Rogers, Adam Smith and 81 more

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H.R. 7614

To direct the Architect of the Capitol to install an adult changing room in the Library of Congress and the Capitol Visitor Center.

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Sponsor Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9] (R-VA) Introduced Feb 20, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

1 cosponsor — including Joseph D. Morelle

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H.R. 7615

RELIEF Act

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Sponsor Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4] (D-NV) Introduced Feb 20, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

42 cosponsors — including Mike Thompson, John B. Larson, Terri A. Sewell and 39 more

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H.R. 7616

Transatlantic Academic Security and Risk Mitigation Act

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Sponsor Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13] (R-TX) Introduced Feb 20, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

2 cosponsors — including Randy Fine, Michael Lawler

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H.R. 7617

To provide funding for administrative expenses of the Department of Homeland Security during any lapse in appropriations during fiscal year 2026, to require that the Department be responsive to congressional offices during such a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.

Sponsor Rep. Johnson, Julie [D-TX-32] (D-TX) Introduced Feb 20, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

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H.R. 7618

American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Sponsor Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2] (R-VA) Introduced Feb 20, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

2 cosponsors — including Seth Magaziner, Susie Lee

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H.R. 7621

Stop ICE Election Militarization Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsor Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1] (D-CT) Introduced Feb 20, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

11 cosponsors — including Nikema Williams, Veronica Escobar, Eleanor Holmes Norton and 8 more

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H.R. 7622

Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] (R-NY) Introduced Feb 20, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

39 cosponsors — including Brad Sherman, Maria Elvira Salazar, Josh Gottheimer and 36 more

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H.R. 7623

Freedom House Ambulance Service Congressional Gold Medal Act

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on 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. Lee, Summer L. [D-PA-12] (D-PA) Introduced Feb 20, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

21 cosponsors — including Mike Kelly, Debbie Dingell, Shontel M. Brown and 18 more

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H.R. 7624

Safe Shelters for Survivors Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Sponsor Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1] (R-SC) Introduced Feb 20, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

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H.R. 7625

MTS CYBER Act of 2026

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. McDowell, Addison P. [R-NC-6] (R-NC) Introduced Feb 20, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

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H.R. 7626

Defend Elections from Trump Act

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), and Armed Services, 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. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6] (D-MA) Introduced Feb 20, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

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H.R. 7627

Tribal Conservation Priorities Inclusion Act

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Sponsor Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] (D-CO) Introduced Feb 20, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

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H.R. 7628

To repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress.

Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5] (R-SC) Introduced Feb 20, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

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H.R. 7629

Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act and Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act District of Columbia Equality Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Sponsor Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC) Introduced Feb 20, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

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H.R. 7630

Republic of Georgia Sovereignty Act

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Sponsor Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10] (R-PA) Introduced Feb 20, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

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H.R. 7632

SHADOW Act

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Sponsor Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3] (R-TX) Introduced Feb 20, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

4 cosponsors — including William R. Keating, Brad Sherman, James R. Baird and 1 more

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H.R. 7633

American Assistance Visibility Act

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Sponsor Rep. Shreve, Jefferson [R-IN-6] (R-IN) Introduced Feb 20, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

2 cosponsors — including Michael Lawler, James R. Baird

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H.R. 7634

Judicial Loyalty Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsor Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8] (R-MN) Introduced Feb 20, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

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H.R. 7635

CHARGE Act

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Sponsor Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17] (R-FL) Introduced Feb 20, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

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H.R. 7636

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish the individual tariff refund credit.

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Sponsor Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4] (D-CA) Introduced Feb 20, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

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H.Res. 1069

Supporting the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams in the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] (D-CO) Introduced Feb 20, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

4 cosponsors — including Stephanie I. Bice, Diana DeGette, Elise M. Stefanik and 1 more

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