Congressional Record — January 20, 2026

Overview of the day

House activity included the introduction of 20 public bills, H.R. 7147 through H.R. 7166, and 2 resolutions, H. Res. 1010 and H. Res. 1011. The House passed several measures under suspension of the rules, including legislation related to small business access and artificial intelligence. Various committee hearings and markups were scheduled, covering topics such as health care costs, charter schools, and foreign affairs.

Summary of the House proceedings

H.R. 3496 was passed to amend the Small Business Act for microloan eligibility for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

H.R. 5763 was passed to amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to modify the criteria for loans for plant acquisition, construction, conversion or expansion.

H.R. 5764 was passed to amend the Small Business Act to require small business development centers to assist small business concerns with the use of artificial intelligence.

H.R. 5788 was passed to amend title V of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to require an annual portfolio risk analysis of loans guaranteed under such title.

H.R. 5784 was passed to amend the Small Business Act to help small business concerns critically evaluate artificial intelligence tools.

H.R. 659 was passed to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Chairman of the Board of Veterans' Appeals to give priority to individuals with certain professional experience in recommending such individuals to serve as members of the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

H.R. 1663 was passed to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish in the Department of Veterans Affairs a Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion Officer.

(Public Law 119-XX) H.R. 6938 was signed by the Speaker as an act making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.

H.R. 6945, H.R. 6359, and H.J. Res. 140 were mentioned in a report filed under H. Res. 1009 regarding their consideration.

H.R. 6945, H.R. 6359, and H.J. Res. 140 were the subject of a hearing and a rule granted by the Committee on Rules.

H.R. 7082, H.R. 7086, and H.R. 4624 were scheduled for markup by the Committee on Education and Workforce.

H.R. 6409, H.R. 4218, H.R. 6387, H.R. 4214, H.R. 161, H.R. 6373, H.R. 6398, H.R. 2072, H.R. 5200, H.R. 5201, and H.R. 2076 were scheduled for markup by the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

H.R. 6875, H.R. 6275, H.R. 7036, H.R. 7028, H.R. 6411, H.R. 7054, H.R. 4532, H.R. 4368, H.R. 3307, and H.R. 7052 were scheduled for markup by the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

H. Res. 515 was scheduled for markup by the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

H.R. 7148 and H.R. 7147 were scheduled for a hearing by the Committee on Rules.

H.R. 7084, H.R. 6744, H.R. 6618, H.R. 2247, and H.R. 2474 were scheduled for markup by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

H.R. 982, H.R. 2878, H.R. 4105, H.R. 5634, and H.R. 3159 were scheduled for a hearing by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

H.R. 5436 was scheduled for a hearing by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

H.R. 6039 had 1 amendment proposed to it.

H.R. 7147 was introduced to make further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.

H.R. 7148 was introduced to make further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.

H.R. 7149 was introduced to eliminate maximum authorizations of appropriations for certain benefits for homeless veterans and make the authority of the Secretary to carry out certain programs permanent.

H.R. 7150 was introduced to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit a quarterly report on housing loans.

H.R. 7151 was introduced to require the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a public awareness and education campaign regarding artificial intelligence.

H.R. 7152 was introduced to provide technical assistance and grants for faith-based organizations, institutions of higher education, and local governments to increase affordable rental housing.

H.R. 7153 was introduced to improve connections between the Department of Agriculture and national and homeland security agencies.

H.R. 7154 was introduced to amend the Small Business Act to modify the dollar threshold for certain sole source contracts.

H.R. 7155 was introduced to increase penalties for theft or bribery concerning programs receiving Federal funds and require audits under the summer food service program.

H.R. 7156 was introduced to expand and clarify grounds for civil denaturalization proceedings for individuals who defrauded a governmental program, joined a terrorist organization, or committed certain criminal offenses.

H.R. 7157 was introduced to exclude from gross income up to the first $50,000 wages from employment as a K-12 public school teacher.

H.R. 7158 was introduced to support a research community for the advancement of artificial intelligence through partnerships and capacity building at institutions of higher education.

H.R. 7159 was introduced to amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 regarding captive wildlife offenses.

H.R. 7160 was introduced to establish the first-time homebuyer refundable tax credit.

H.R. 7161 was introduced to limit the use of Federal contractors to perform certain enforcement activities under immigration laws.

H.R. 7162 was introduced to permit commercial filmmaking and photography on the United States Capitol grounds.

H.R. 7163 was introduced to allocate funds for local law enforcement grant programs.

H.R. 7164 was introduced to expand cost-sharing reductions for qualified health plans offered through an Exchange.

H.R. 7165 was introduced to require inspections of foreign laboratories conducting biomedical and behavioral research to ensure animal welfare compliance.

H.R. 7166 was introduced to require face-to-face purchases of ammunition, licensing of ammunition dealers, and reporting of bulk purchases of ammunition.

Summary of Senate proceedings

There was no Senate activity on this date.

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