Congressional Record — January 28, 2026

Overview of the day

The day's activities centered on the Senate, which held several committee hearings and chamber actions. Senate committees conducted hearings on topics including cyber force generation, public safety connectivity (FirstNet), the live entertainment industry, federal environmental review processes, U.S. policy towards Venezuela, the Palisades fire, educational choice, justice for native children, the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, and Veterans Health Administration restructuring. In the Senate chamber, the body considered the motion to proceed to the Consolidated Appropriations Act and passed a resolution recognizing the 30th anniversary of the F/A-18 E1 Super Hornet. Proceedings included floor speeches regarding the Working Families Tax Cuts, concerns over Department of Homeland Security and ICE operations in Minneapolis, and the commemoration of Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Summary of the House proceedings

There was no House activity on this date.

Summary of Senate proceedings

S. Res. 591 was passed to recognize the 30th anniversary of the first flight of the F/A-18 E1 Super Hornet and its service to the United States Navy and allies.
H.R. 7148 was mentioned as the Senate continued consideration of the motion to proceed to this bill regarding consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.
H.R. 7148 had 16 amendments proposed to it.
S. 272 was reported to improve infant formula safety through testing for microorganisms and toxic elements.
S. 921 was reported to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on fentanyl testing in hospital emergency departments.
S. 1157 was reported to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to evaluate research on lung cancer in women and underserved populations.
S. 2132 was reported to amend title 18, United States Code, to prevent conflicts of interest following government service.
S. 2169 was reported to require a rural hospital cybersecurity workforce development strategy.
H.R. 260 was mentioned as being considered by the Committee on Foreign Relations to require a strategy to oppose support for the Taliban.
S. 2904 was mentioned as being considered by the Committee on Foreign Relations to impose sanctions regarding the shadow fleet of the Russian Federation.
S. 2722 was mentioned as being considered by the Committee on Foreign Relations to promote Taiwan's energy security.
S. 3496 was mentioned as being considered by the Committee on Foreign Relations to implement a Legal Gold and Mining Partnership Strategy.
S. 3018 was mentioned as being considered by the Committee on Foreign Relations to permit Taiwan's visiting dignitaries and service members to display the flag of the Republic of China.
S. 2222 was mentioned as being considered by the Committee on Foreign Relations to enhance security for undersea communication cables vital to Taiwan.
S. 3249 was mentioned as being considered by the Committee on Foreign Relations to enhance strategic coordination of international subsea fiber-optic cables.
S. 2252 was mentioned as being considered by the Committee on Foreign Relations to require U.S. foreign assistance commodities to be available before they expire.
S. 3360 was mentioned as being considered by the Committee on Foreign Relations to require a report on internet freedom in Iran.
S. 1216 was mentioned as being considered by the Committee on Foreign Relations to support Taiwan's international space.
S. 1369 was mentioned as being considered by the Committee on Foreign Relations to authorize sanctions regarding illegal fishing and endangered species.
S. 2236 was mentioned as being considered by the Committee on Foreign Relations to build capacity for young leaders and entrepreneurs in Africa.
S. 6 was mentioned as a bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion.
S. 106 was mentioned as a bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare coverage for all physicians' services furnished by doctors of chiropractic within the scope of their license.
S. 128 was mentioned as a bill to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office.
S. 167 was mentioned as a bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers.
S. 405 was mentioned as a bill to modify eligibility requirements for amateur sports governing organizations.
S. 410 was mentioned as a bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to improve benefits and services for surviving spouses.
S. 522 was mentioned as a bill to amend the Federal Credit Union Act to modify the frequency of board of directors meetings.
S. 752 was mentioned as a bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to streamline enrollment under the Medicaid program of certain providers across State lines.
S. 864 was mentioned as a bill to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to apply financial assistance towards the cost-sharing requirements of health insurance plans.
S. 944 was mentioned as a bill to amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to the highway safety improvement program.
S. 952 was mentioned as a bill to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to provide a uniform 8-digit subheading number for all whiskies.
S. 957 was mentioned as a bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to eliminate consideration of the income of organ recipients in providing reimbursement of expenses to donating individuals.
S. 986 was mentioned as a bill to address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students.
S. 1169 was mentioned as a bill to prohibit State excise taxes on firearms and ammunition manufacturers and dealers.
S. 1245 was mentioned as a bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand health care and benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs for military sexual trauma.
S. 1562 was mentioned as a bill to reauthorize the Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early Act.
S. 1572 was mentioned as a bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the Federal carjacking statute.
S. 1716 was mentioned as a bill to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to improve health care coverage under vision plans.
S. 1725 was mentioned as a bill to amend the Animal Health Protection Act with respect to the importation of live dogs.
S. 1748 was mentioned as a bill to protect the safety of children on the internet.
S. 1756 was mentioned as a bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to prohibit discrimination against health care entities that do not participate in abortion and to strengthen implementation and enforcement of Federal conscience laws.
S. 1881 was mentioned as a bill to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to expand coverage under such Act to public employees.
S. 1918 was mentioned as a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a refundable tax credit against income tax for the purchase of qualified access technology for the blind.
S. 2061 was mentioned as a bill to require the Interagency Working Group on Toxic Exposure to conduct research on the diagnosis and treatment of health conditions of descendants of individuals exposed to toxic substances while serving as members of the Armed Forces.
S. 2211 was mentioned as a bill to reauthorize the Special Diabetes Program for Type 1 Diabetes and the Special Diabetes Program for Indians.
S. 2230 was mentioned as a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reinstate the rules for wagering losses.
S. 2252 was mentioned as a bill to require United States foreign assistance commodities to be made available for their intended purposes before they expire.
S. 2265 was mentioned as a bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, California, and the 2034 Olympics and Paralympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City, Utah.
S. 2302 was mentioned as a bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure provision of Food and Drug Administration-approved contraception and medication related to contraception.
S. 2621 was mentioned as a bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize support for State-based maternal mortality review committees and direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to disseminate best practices on maternal mortality prevention.
S. 2667 was mentioned as a bill to prevent violence in the West Bank and authorize the imposition of sanctions with respect to any foreign person endangering United States national security.
S. 2771 was mentioned as a bill to amend the Indian Self-Determination Act and the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to provide advance appropriations authority for certain accounts of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Indian Education, and Indian Health Service.
S. 2840 was mentioned as a bill to amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 to postpone the date of payment or satisfaction upon redemption of certain securities in the case of the financial exploitation of specified adults.
S. 2947 was mentioned as a bill to establish a Federal Clearinghouse on Safety and Best Practices for Nonprofit Organizations, Faith-based Organizations, and Houses of Worship within the Department of Homeland Security.
S. 2993 was mentioned as a bill to establish appropriate rules for prosecutors and Federal judges to carry a concealed firearm.
S. 3267 was mentioned as a bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of blood-based dementia screening tests.
S. 3301 was mentioned as a bill to prohibit purchases of certain semiconductor manufacturing equipment from foreign entities of concern or subsidiaries of foreign entities of concern.
S. 3341 was mentioned as a bill to amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to exclude from the limit on leverage certain amounts invested in smaller enterprises located in rural or low-income areas and small businesses in critical technology areas.
S. 3345 was mentioned as a bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure accurate payments to pharmacies under Medicaid and prevent the use of abusive spread pricing in Medicaid.
S. 3360 was mentioned as a bill to require a report on internet freedom in Iran.
S. 3426 was mentioned as a bill to establish in the Department of State a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ People.
S. 3442 was mentioned as a bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to eliminate the waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer.
S. 3448 was mentioned as a bill to prohibit and prevent seclusion, mechanical restraint, chemical restraint, and dangerous restraints that restrict breathing in schools.
S. 3470 was mentioned as a bill to amend the Revised Statutes of the United States to hold certain public employers liable in civil actions for deprivation of rights.
S. 3503 was mentioned as a bill to reauthorize and improve the wildlife crossings program.
S. 3528 was mentioned as a bill to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish research centers of excellence for alternative protein innovation.
S. 3626 was mentioned as a bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to improve recruitment and retention of Federal correctional officers.
S. 3631 was mentioned as a bill to allocate funds for the local law enforcement grant programs.
S. 3650 was mentioned as a bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit taking minors across State lines in circumvention of laws requiring the involvement of parents in abortion decisions.
S. 3653 was mentioned as a bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out efforts to inform veterans of their rights with regards to the receipt of health care, benefits, and services.
S. 3674 was mentioned as a bill to expand and clarify the grounds for civil denaturalization proceedings for individuals who have defrauded a governmental program, joined a terrorist organization, or committed certain criminal offenses.
S. 3683 was mentioned as a bill to establish clear standards, training requirements, and reporting relating to immigration enforcement personnel.
S. 3708 was introduced to amend the Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands to apply to hardrock minerals.
S. 3709 was introduced to improve the effectiveness and performance of certain Federal financial assistance programs.
S. 3710 was introduced to amend the SOAR Act.
S. 3711 was introduced to establish the Climate Financial Risk Committee and Climate Financial Risk Advisory Committee on the Financial Stability Oversight Council.
S. 3712 was introduced to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to study the use of home cardiorespiratory monitors for infants.
S. 3713 was introduced to require the advice and consent of the Senate for entry or reentry into any international climate agreement.
S. 3714 was introduced to amend title V of the Social Security Act to extend funding for family-to-family health information centers.
S. 3715 was introduced to establish the Chiricahua National Park in Arizona as a unit of the National Park System.
S. 3716 was introduced to set limitations on exclusive approval or licensure of drugs for rare diseases or conditions.
S. 3717 was introduced to expand the national organic certification cost-share program into a comprehensive organic program.
S. 3718 was introduced to establish a pilot program for grants to facilitate home delivery of commodities under the commodity supplemental food program.
S. 3719 was introduced to authorize funding for the National Law Enforcement Museum.
S. 3720 was introduced to direct a study on the feasibility of designating the Bay Area Ridge as a national scenic trail.
S. Res. 590 was submitted to designate January 23, 2026, as Maternal Health Awareness Day.