Congressional Record — January 14, 2026

Overview of the day

The House passed H.R. 7006, providing consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. Activity included the introduction of 32 public bills and 6 resolutions, and various committee hearings and markups on artificial intelligence, FCC oversight, and the "Stop Insider Trading Act". Members also conducted Special Order hours regarding the New START treaty and the Working Families Tax Cuts Act. In the Senate, proceedings involved the consideration of H.R. 6938 and a motion to proceed to S.J. Res. 98 regarding the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela, as well as debates on the Federal Reserve, campaign finance, and healthcare costs.

Summary of the House proceedings

The House passed H.R. 7006, the Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026, which makes consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.

H.R. 7006 had 2 amendments proposed to it.

The House rejected an amendment to H.R. 7006 that sought to reduce District of Columbia District and Appeals Court funding by 20% and strike salary and expense funding for staff of Judges Boasberg and Boardman.

The House rejected an amendment to H.R. 7006 that sought to prohibit funding for the National Endowment for Democracy.

H. Res. 992, the rule providing for consideration of H.R. 7006, was agreed to.

H.R. 7008, the "Stop Insider Trading Act", was ordered reported as amended by the Committee on House Administration.

H.R. 6956, the "Barcode Automation for Revenue Collection to Organize Disbursement and Enhance Efficiency Act", was ordered reported as amended by the Committee on Ways and Means.

H.R. 6903, the "Ensuring Children Receive Support Act", was ordered reported as amended by the Committee on Ways and Means.

H.R. 6431, the "New Opportunities for Business Ownership and Self-Sufficiency Act", was ordered reported as amended by the Committee on Ways and Means.

H.R. 6945, the "Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act", was ordered reported as amended by the Committee on Ways and Means.

H.R. 926, H.R. 3922, H.R. 4038, H.R. 4684, and H.R. 6300 were the subject of a hearing held by the Committee on Natural Resources.

H.R. 6505, H.R. 2076, H.R. 5200, H.R. 5201, H.R. 7022, and H.R. 1519 were scheduled for markup by the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Reports were filed for H.R. 6359, H.R. 5169, H.R. 681, H.R. 4386, H.R. 3903, H.R. 4467, H.R. 5910, H.R. 4284, and H.R. 5103.

H.R. 4779 was mentioned in relation to the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026.

H.R. 7050 was introduced to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act regarding homeopathic drug products.

H.R. 7051 was introduced to exclude gains on the sale of real property to first-time homebuyers aged 65 from gross income.

H.R. 7052 was introduced to establish a Center for Conflict Analysis, Planning, and Prevention in the Department of State.

H.R. 7053 was introduced to preempt State prohibitions on real estate purchases by foreign citizens.

H.R. 7054 was introduced to require notifications of certain construction projects using nonstandard designs.

H.R. 7055 was introduced to reauthorize and amend the Nicaraguan Investment Conditionality Act of 2018 and the Reinforcing Nicaraguas Adherence to Conditions for Electoral Reform Act of 2021.

H.R. 7056 was introduced to index statutory thresholds.

H.R. 7057 was introduced to establish the Reentry Rental Assistance and Housing Services Grant Program.

H.R. 7058 was introduced to require risk assessments of foreign adversaries using generative artificial intelligence.

H.R. 7059 was introduced to prohibit funds for military force in or against Mexico.

H.R. 7060 was introduced to prevent the Government from attacking individuals and organizations for political speech.

H.R. 7061 was introduced to require certification for exporting natural gas to covered nations.

H.R. 7062 was introduced to modify rules for the TIFIA program and railroad rehabilitation and financing.

H.R. 7063 was introduced to improve student and exchange visitor visa programs.

H.R. 7064 was introduced to study artificial intelligence technologies in the health care industry.

H.R. 7065 was introduced to nullify the Act of July 2, 1948, regarding the Seneca Nation of Indians in New York.

H.R. 7066 was introduced to add a standard for large load facilities as electric consumers under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978.

H.R. 7067 was introduced to prohibit individuals convicted of crimes of violence from Federal employment and contracting.

H.R. 7068 was introduced to prohibit the District of Columbia government from appointing individuals convicted of crimes of violence or dangerous crimes.

H.R. 7069 was introduced to expand benefits for households eligible for Federal and State energy assistance programs.

H.R. 7070 was introduced to extend the credit period for refined coal production.

H.R. 7071 was introduced to repeal certain funding for Immigration and Custom Enforcement and reallocate it to healthcare tax credits.

H.R. 7072 was introduced to prohibit politically motivated prosecutions and investigations.

H.R. 7073 was introduced to permit territories and commonwealths to provide statues to the National Statuary Hall Collection.

H.R. 7074 was introduced to include the Secretary of the Interior on the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States.

H.R. 7075 was introduced to require the Treasury to include Chinese military companies on the Non-SDN Chinese Military-Industrial Complex Companies List.

H.R. 7076 was introduced to report on contracts and awards to small business concerns.

H.R. 7077 was introduced to require a plan for data collection on the skilled technical workforce.

H.R. 7078 was introduced to provide for the equitable distribution of Colorado River water.

H.R. 7079 was introduced to facilitate non-motorized border crossings at the Gordie Howe International Bridge.

H.R. 7080 was introduced to include waste energy recovery as a source of renewable energy.

H.R. 7081 was introduced to allow courts to depart from statutory minimums for certain minors.

Summary of Senate proceedings

The Senate continued consideration of H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act.

H.R. 6938 had 11 amendments proposed to it.

The Senate began consideration of the motion to proceed to S.J. Res. 98, which directs the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela not authorized by Congress.

S.J. Res. 98 had 2 amendments proposed to it.

The Senate sustained a point of order against S.J. Res. 98, stating it was not entitled to privilege under 50 U.S.C. 1546a.

S. 1555, S. 2100, and S. 3471 were included in a hearing held by the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

H.R. 3633 was scheduled for a business meeting by the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

S. 1157, S. 921, S. 2169, and S. 272 were scheduled for a business meeting by the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

S. 2132 was scheduled for a business meeting by the Committee on the Judiciary.

H.R. 1834 was mentioned regarding a request to extend ACA premium tax credits for 3 years.

H.R. 6019 was mentioned in a request for unanimous consent to repeal a provision providing special payments to a group of Senators.

S. 3630 was introduced to designate a USPS facility in Sterling, Virginia, as the Firefighter Trevor Brown Post Office Building.

S. 3631 was introduced to allocate funds for local law enforcement grant programs.

S. 3632 was introduced to provide credits for renewable chemical production.

S. 3633 was introduced to reauthorize the expansion of middle mile infrastructure into rural areas.

S. 3634 was introduced to express the sense of Congress regarding the Netanyahu administration in Gaza and impose sanctions.

S. 3635 was introduced to reauthorize the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act of 2000.

S. 3636 was introduced to modify rules for the TIFIA program and railroad rehabilitation and financing.

S. 3637 was introduced to reauthorize the Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority.

S. 3638 was introduced to permit voluntary economic activity.

S. 3639 was introduced to expedite processing of satellite and space licenses.

S. 3640 was introduced to require the Treasury to include Chinese military companies on the Non-SDN Chinese Military-Industrial Complex Companies List.

S. 3641 was introduced to revoke visas of individuals associated with regimes in Venezuela, Cuba, Nicaragua, and Bolivia.

S. 3642 was introduced to investigate payment increases under State programs funded by the Department of Health and Human Services.

S. 3643 was introduced to establish the Office of the Special Inspector General for Program Fraud.

S. 3644 was introduced to debar child care providers who commit fraud from receiving financial assistance.

S. 3645 was introduced to enhance cooperation in the removal process and expand deportation grounds.

S. 3646 was introduced to stop the Government from attacking individuals and organizations for political speech.

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