Congressional Record — February 9, 2026

Overview of the day

The daily activity included House chamber action on several bills, including the passage of the Housing for the 21st Century Act and measures related to financial regulations and commemorative coins. The House also held a special order to pay homage to Black men and women of the Armed Forces. The Senate focused on the nomination of Daniel E. Burrows and passed a resolution designating January 2026 as National Stalking Awareness Month. Both chambers conducted various committee hearings and markups.

Summary of the House proceedings

(Public Law 119-76) S. 3424 was passed and signed on February 6, 2026, to modify compensation for trustees in bankruptcy cases and extend the term of certain bankruptcy judges.

S. 3705 was passed to provide for the creation of a congressional time capsule for the semiquincentennial of the United States.

H.R. 5616 was passed to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue $2.50 numismatic coins and $2.50 circulating coins.

H.R. 6644 was passed to increase the supply of housing in America, reduce regulatory barriers, and modernize federal housing programs and community banking regulations.

H.R. 3682 was passed to require the Financial Stability Oversight Council to consider alternative approaches before determining that a U.S. nonbank financial company shall be supervised by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

H.R. 1531 was passed to direct certain financial regulators to exclude representatives of the People's Republic of China from certain banking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger.

H.R. 3190 was passed to extend the sunset of the Burma Unified through Rigorous Military Accountability Act of 2022 and require determinations regarding sanctions on certain persons of Burma.

H.R. 3390 was passed to amend the Federal Reserve Act to require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to review discount window operations and implement improvements.

H.R. 2294 was reported to reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009.

H.R. 2189, H.R. 261, H.R. 3617 were mentioned in a report and during a Rules Committee hearing to modernize Federal firearms laws, prohibit certain undersea fiber optic cable authorizations in national marine sanctuaries, and secure critical energy resources.

H.R. 755, H.R. 1352, H.R. 1945, H.R. 2196, H.R. 3706, H.R. 3922, H.R. 4463, H.R. 4671, H.R. 5419, H.R. 5497, H.R. 6300, H.R. 6380 were mentioned during a Committee on Natural Resources markup.

H.R. 7401, H.R. 7396, H.R. 7412 were mentioned during a Committee on Small Business markup.

H.R. 6047, H.R. 3726, H.R. 3482, H.R. 785, H.R. 2148 were mentioned during a Committee on Veterans' Affairs markup.

H.R. 5221, H.R. 2110, H.R. 6688, H.R. 3360, H.R. 3385, H.R. 1566, H.R. 7389, H.R. 7390, H.R. 7372, H.R. 7377, H.R. 6947, H.R. 7353, H.R. 7386 were mentioned during a Committee on Energy and Commerce markup.

H.R. 34, H.R. 1329, H.R. 3553, H.R. 5478, H.R. 5911, S. 282 were mentioned during a Committee on Natural Resources hearing.

S. 1383 was mentioned during a Committee on Rules hearing.

H.R. 5077, H.R. 6774, H.R. 6773, H.R. 4544 were mentioned as being included in H.R. 6644.

H.R. 7413 was introduced to provide direct hire authority to the Attorney General for appointing qualified candidates to positions in the Drug Enforcement Administration.

H.R. 7414 was introduced to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand housing investment with mortgage revenue bonds.

H.R. 7415 was introduced to designate Russian-based paramilitary organizations and their successor entities as foreign terrorist organizations.

H.R. 7416 was introduced to require a Federal science strategy for the monitoring and detection of methane.

H.R. 7417 was introduced to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the WISEWOMAN program.

H.R. 7418 was introduced to convert the program of public financing of presidential election campaigns to a program of providing grants to States for enhancing the security of election systems.

H.R. 7419 was introduced to amend title IV of the Social Security Act to establish a demonstration grant program to provide emergency relief to foster youth and improve pre-placement services.

H.R. 7420 was introduced to amend chapter 55 of title 18, United States Code, to establish a criminal offense for the transportation of a minor for a gender transition procedure.

H.R. 7421 was introduced to provide eligibility criteria for amateur athletes in the Olympic Games based on the sex of the athlete.

H.R. 7422 was introduced to allow the establishment of first-time homebuyer savings accounts.

H.R. 7423 was introduced to clarify and strengthen information sharing between State and local governments and Federal immigration authorities.

H.R. 7424 was introduced to prohibit Federal Government contracts for inverted domestic corporations.

H.R. 7425 was introduced to designate certain lands in Colorado as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System.

H.R. 7426 was introduced to support the prompt approval of certain loans and loan guarantees under the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act.

H.R. 7427 was introduced to provide threat analyses and guidance to government officials regarding visiting foreign nationals.

H.R. 7428 was introduced to require a notice of proposed rulemaking concerning seat belts on school buses.

H.R. 7429 was introduced to require the implementation of a national employer notification service by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

H.R. 7430 was introduced to extend the deadline for converting commercial air tour aircraft in Grand Canyon National Park to quiet aircraft technology.

H.R. 7431 was introduced to implement a constitutional amendment requiring Members of Congress to demonstrate competence in American civics.

H.R. 7432 was introduced to improve coordination with Federal housing assistance programs for youth who have experienced foster care.

H.R. 7433 was introduced to prohibit users under age 13 from accessing social media platforms and limit social media use in schools.

H.R. 7434 was introduced to authorize competitive prizes for artificial intelligence research and development.

H.R. 7435 was introduced to establish an Intelligence Transparency and Oversight Program Office and Intelligence Ombuds within the Department of Homeland Security.

H.R. 7436 was introduced to implement a standardized training program for employees of the Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security.

H.R. 7437 was introduced to improve Federal transportation programs.

H.R. 7438 was introduced to support emergency preparedness and response efforts for companion animals.

H.R. 7439 was introduced to limit the use of deadly force by Federal law enforcement officers.

H.R. 7440 was introduced to convey property to the San Mateo County Transit District.

H.R. 7441 was introduced to issue a forever stamp depicting Bayard Rustin.

H.R. 7442 was introduced to eliminate the Carbon Reduction Program and PROTECT Program and create a new bridge formula program.

H.R. 7443 was introduced to realign the mission of the Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security.

H.R. 7444 was introduced to protect access to telehealth services under the Medicare program.

H.R. 7445 was introduced to provide special rules for complying with court orders or warrants to disclose information for certain providers.

H.R. 7446 was introduced to allow grants under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program to be used for gun safe giveaway programs.

H.R. 7447 was introduced to provide grants for technical assistance for State crisis intervention programs.

H.R. 7448 was introduced to develop a strategy to modernize the National Terrorism Advisory System.

H.R. 7449 was introduced to limit certain Federal Funding used by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

H.R. 7450 was introduced to allow the transfer of general business credit carryforwards for taxpayers affected by federally declared disasters.

H.R. 7451 was introduced to discontinue the H-1B program.

H.R. 7452 was introduced to prohibit weather modification within the United States.

H.R. 7453 was introduced to make sex offenders ineligible for certain refundable health plan credits and Medicaid assistance.

H.R. 7454 was introduced to prioritize a working group on travel and tourism under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

H.R. 7455 was introduced to allow certain States to directly purchase commodities under the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983.

H.R. 7456 was introduced to limit the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to detain aliens of good moral character.

H. Res. 1043 was introduced to designate February 2026 as "American Heart Month".

H. Res. 1044 was introduced to designate the year 2026 as the "National Year of the Volunteer".

H. Res. 1045 was introduced to call for the elimination of race-based Native logos, mascots, and names from State educational institutions.

H. Res. 1046 was introduced to provide for consideration of H.R. 3310.

H. Res. 1047 was introduced to recognize January 2026 as "National Mentoring Month".

H.R. 4819, H.R. 4828, H.R. 4831, H.R. 4954, H.R. 4977, H.R. 4989, H.R. 4994, H.R. 5123, H.R. 5144, H.R. 5168, H.R. 5221, H.R. 5269, H.R. 5271, H.R. 5283, H.R. 5309, H.R. 5334, H.R. 5357, H.R. 5408, H.R. 5427, H.R. 5434, H.R. 5438, H.R. 5469, H.R. 5475, H.R. 5476, H.R. 5512, H.R. 5528, H.R. 5543, H.R. 5544, H.R. 5563, H.R. 5573, H.R. 5616, H.R. 5653, H.R. 5710, H.R. 5747, H.R. 5907, H.R. 5936, H.R. 5973, H.R. 6069, H.R. 6096, H.R. 6164, H.R. 6166, H.R. 6167, H.R. 6181, H.R. 6198, H.R. 6212, H.R. 6222, H.R. 6293, H.R. 6303, H.R. 6318, H.R. 6373, H.R. 6397, H.R. 6468, H.R. 6477, H.R. 6507, H.R. 6574, H.R. 6601, H.R. 6604, H.R. 6609, H.R. 6610, H.R. 6666, H.R. 6683, H.R. 6758, H.R. 6766, H.R. 6804, H.R. 6806, H.R. 6840, H.R. 6845, H.R. 6855, H.R. 6856, H.R. 6891, H.R. 6895, H.R. 6960, H.R. 6962, H.R. 6997, H.R. 7005, H.R. 7021, H.R. 7024, H.R. 7029, H.R. 7033, H.R. 7035, H.R. 7037, H.R. 7064, H.R. 7065, H.R. 7066, H.R. 7071, H.R. 7081, H.R. 7094, H.R. 7095, H.R. 7115, H.R. 7119, H.R. 7120, H.R. 7146, H.R. 7153, H.R. 7155, H.R. 7174, H.R. 7184, H.R. 7190, H.R. 7227, H.R. 7230, H.R. 7235, H.R. 7265, H.R. 7270, H.R. 7281, H.R. 7284, H.R. 7286, H.R. 7296, H.R. 7297, H.R. 7300, H.R. 7307, H.R. 7322, H.R. 7325, H.R. 7332, H.R. 7335, H.R. 7341, H.R. 7345, H.R. 7346, H.R. 7347, H.R. 7352, H.R. 7357, H.R. 7363, H.R. 7368, H.R. 7371, H.R. 7373, H.R. 7375, H.R. 7383, H.R. 7391, H.R. 7392, H.R. 7395, H.R. 7398, H.R. 7410, H.R. 7411 were mentioned in the context of introductions by various members.

H.J. Res. 63, H.J. Res. 111, H.J. Res. 122, H. Res. 317, H. Res. 578, H. Res. 925, H. Res. 930, H. Res. 971, H. Res. 993 were mentioned in the context of introductions by various members.

A vote was taken on H.R. 1531.

A vote was taken on H.R. 6644.

Summary of Senate proceedings

S. Res. 586 was passed to designate January 2026 as National Stalking Awareness Month.

S. 1809 was reported to prohibit taking or transmitting video of defense information.

S. 2544 was reported to permit certain law enforcement agencies to use Federal grant funds for investigating financial fraud and clarify assistance with blockchain tracing tools.

S. 71, S. 1898, S. 2585, S. 3199, S. 3266, S. 3468, S. 3639, S. 3700 were mentioned during a Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation business meeting.

S. 462, S. 1349, S. 1464, S. 1497, S. 1981, S. 2417, S. 2554, S. 2754, S. 2787, S. 2860, S. 2968, S. 3004, S. 3082, S. 3493, S. 3526, S. 3527, S. 3695, H.R. 204, H.R. 677, H.R. 952, H.R. 1829, H.R. 3872, H.R. 3937 were mentioned during a Committee on Energy and Natural Resources hearing.

H.R. 6719, S. 3398, S. 3397, S. 3394, S. 3798 were mentioned during a Committee on the Judiciary business meeting.

H.R. 7147 was the subject of a motion to proceed regarding consolidated appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security.

The SAVE America Act was discussed regarding government ID for voting and proof of citizenship for registration.

S. 3811 was introduced to prohibit the award of Federal Government contracts to inverted domestic corporations.

S. 3802, S. 3803, S. 3804, S. 3805, S. 3806, S. 3807, S. 3808, S. 3809, S. 3810, S. 3811 were introduced.

S. 278, S. 345, S. 383, S. 645, S. 1124, S. 1282, S. 1392, S. 1509, S. 1547, S. 1763, S. 2426, S. 2461, S. 2485, S. 2667, S. 2731, S. 3257, S. 3296, S. 3366, S. 3400, S. 3561, S. 3589, S. 3606, S. 3622, S. 3631, S. 3663, S. 3674, S. 3726, S. 3747, S. 3752, S. 3777, S. 3784, S. 3791 had additional cosponsors added.

S.J. Res. 103 and S. Res. 61, S. Res. 600 had additional cosponsors added.

S. 3805, H.R. 1834, H.R. 6500 were read for the first time.

A vote was taken on a cloture motion for the nomination of Daniel E. Burrows.

A vote explanation was provided regarding H.J. Res. 130.

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