Congressional Record — February 10, 2026

Overview of the day

Activity for February 10, 2026, included House and Senate committee hearings and markups, the confirmation of a nomination in the Senate, and the passing of a resolution in the Senate. The Senate focused on appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security and reporting multiple bills from the Committee on Foreign Relations. The House conducted votes on procedural resolutions, introduced a wide array of legislation, and agreed to a concurrent resolution for a joint session with the President.

Summary of the House proceedings

H.R. 1566, H.R. 7390, H.R. 5221, H.R. 2110, H.R. 6688, H.R. 3385, H.R. 7372, H.R. 7377, H.R. 6947, and H.R. 7353 were forwarded to the full Committee on Energy and Commerce without amendment.

H.R. 7389 and H.R. 3360 were forwarded to the full Committee on Energy and Commerce as amended.

H.R. 7386 was forwarded to the full Committee on Energy and Commerce without amendment.

H.R. 34, H.R. 1329, H.R. 3553, H.R. 5478, H.R. 5911, and S. 282 were the subject of a hearing by the Committee on Natural Resources.

S. 1383, H.R. 2189, H.R. 261, and H.R. 3617 were the subject of a hearing by the Committee on Rules.

H. Res. 1048 was agreed to for the purpose of electing Mr. Menefee to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

H. Con. Res. 74 was agreed to, providing for a joint session of Congress to receive a message from the President on February 24, 2026.

H. Res. 1042 was not agreed to, which provided for the consideration of H.R. 2189, H.R. 261, and H.R. 3617.

H.R. 2189 had 1 amendment proposed to it in the form of a substitute.

H.R. 261 had 1 amendment proposed to it in the form of a substitute.

H.R. 3617 had 1 amendment proposed to it in the form of a substitute.

H.R. 7457 was introduced to require a report on United States efforts to address religious persecution and mass atrocities in Nigeria.

H.R. 7458 was introduced to codify notice requirements for mineral exploration on certain public lands.

H.R. 7459 was introduced to establish the Coastal Storm Risk Management Trust Fund.

H.R. 7460 was introduced to provide a tax credit for certain indoor air quality assessments and improvements.

H.R. 7461 was introduced to direct FEMA to submit monthly reports on the status of projects funded through the Disaster Relief Fund.

H.R. 7462 was introduced to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to use certain data sets for indemnity payments under the Hurricane Insurance Protection-Wind Index endorsement.

H.R. 7463 was introduced to increase the maximum education and training voucher amount for foster youth pursuing postsecondary education.

H.R. 7464 was introduced to direct the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to conduct research on frost or cold weather insurance.

H.R. 7465 was introduced to establish a grant program for States to improve recommended immunizations via mobile vaccination units.

H.R. 7466 was introduced to coordinate activities to prevent, control, and eradicate New World screwworm on Federal lands.

H.R. 7467 was introduced to create a civil cause of action for certain crimes and eliminate the statute of limitations for related civil actions.

H.R. 7468 was introduced to allow certain distributions from long-term qualified tuition programs for first home purchases.

H.R. 7469 was introduced to authorize the use of SNAP benefits for online grocery purchases.

H.R. 7470 was introduced to prohibit the Department of Homeland Security and ICE from operating a detention facility in Washington County, Maryland.

H.R. 7471 was introduced to provide for increases in the Federal minimum wage.

H.R. 7472 was introduced to repeal a limitation on the receipt of assistance under both the VA Veteran Readiness and Employment program and VA educational assistance programs.

H.R. 7473 was introduced to modify the advanced manufacturing credit for battery component production.

H.R. 7474 was introduced to establish a training program for NRCS personnel on soil health management systems.

H.R. 7475 was introduced to establish an expedited guaranteed lender pilot program at USDA.

H.R. 7476 was introduced to reauthorize certain water infrastructure grants.

H.R. 7477 was introduced to prohibit registered entities under the Commodity Exchange Act from engaging in transactions involving sporting event or casino-style gaming contracts.

H.R. 7478 was introduced to establish standards for financial assistance and medical debt collection for Medicare participating hospitals and create a medical debt relief grant program.

H.R. 7479 was introduced to require the Secretary of Labor to issue guidance on opioid overdose reversal medication and employee training.

H.R. 7480 was introduced to increase rates of pay under statutory pay systems and for prevailing rate employees by 4.1 percent.

H. Res. 1049 was introduced to congratulate the Seattle Seahawks for winning Super Bowl LX.

H. Res. 1050 was introduced to designate September 19, 2026, as Black Autism Acceptance and Awareness Day.

H. Res. 1051 was introduced to recognize the significance of Mardi Gras in Mobile, Alabama.

H. Res. 1052 was introduced to designate February 2026 as National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month.

H. Res. 1053 was introduced to honor Sweet Briar College on its 125th anniversary.

H. Res. 1054 was introduced to honor the lives of Melissa Hortman and Mark Hortman.

H. Res. 1055 was introduced to provide for the consideration of H.R. 7378.

H. Res. 1056 was introduced calling for the annulment of the Monroe Doctrine.

H.R. 161, H.R. 271, H.R. 272, H.R. 404, H.R. 491, H.R. 539, H.R. 548, H.R. 631, H.R. 722, H.R. 811, H.R. 945, H.R. 991, H.R. 1004, H.R. 1061, H.R. 1078, H.R. 1083, H.R. 1085, H.R. 1094, H.R. 1132, H.R. 1340, H.R. 1346, H.R. 1348, H.R. 1521, H.R. 1551, H.R. 1564, H.R. 1666, H.R. 1778, H.R. 1993, H.R. 2001, H.R. 2048, H.R. 2094, H.R. 2130, H.R. 2172, H.R. 2368, H.R. 2398, H.R. 2487, H.R. 2790, H.R. 2891, H.R. 2964, H.R. 2978, H.R. 3028, H.R. 3045, H.R. 3054, H.R. 3076, H.R. 3104, H.R. 3127, H.R. 3194, H.R. 3225, H.R. 3226, H.R. 3469, H.R. 3547, H.R. 3622, H.R. 3647, H.R. 3654, H.R. 3757, H.R. 3954, H.R. 4382, H.R. 4463, H.R. 4541, H.R. 4588, H.R. 4662, H.R. 4710, H.R. 4768, H.R. 4769, H.R. 4788, H.R. 4865, H.R. 4907, H.R. 4936, H.R. 4966, H.R. 5024, H.R. 5096, H.R. 5160, H.R. 5168, H.R. 5267, H.R. 5281, H.R. 5283, H.R. 5343, H.R. 5357, H.R. 5415, H.R. 5434, H.R. 5492, H.R. 5509, H.R. 5536, H.R. 5557, H.R. 5621, H.R. 5635, H.R. 5862, H.R. 5880, H.R. 5936, H.R. 5973, H.R. 6014, H.R. 6015, H.R. 6130, H.R. 6151, H.R. 6167, H.R. 6182, H.R. 6203, H.R. 6231, H.R. 6267, H.R. 6303, H.R. 6423, H.R. 6440, H.R. 6511, H.R. 6566, H.R. 6574, H.R. 6642, H.R. 6648, H.R. 6666, H.R. 6718, H.R. 6766, H.R. 6786, H.R. 6855, H.R. 6857, H.R. 6900, H.R. 6960, H.R. 6962, H.R. 6972, H.R. 7005, H.R. 7016, H.R. 7033, H.R. 7034, H.R. 7037, H.R. 7040, H.R. 7044, H.R. 7101, H.R. 7120, H.R. 7121, H.R. 7146, H.R. 7175, H.R. 7190, H.R. 7206, H.R. 7210, H.R. 7223, H.R. 7230, H.R. 7235, H.R. 7236, H.R. 7277, H.R. 7281, H.R. 7296, H.R. 7318, H.R. 7322, H.R. 7325, H.R. 7327, H.R. 7335, H.R. 7340, H.R. 7352, H.R. 7357, H.R. 7368, H.R. 7383, H.R. 7391, H.R. 7396, H.R. 7398, and H.R. 7438 were mentioned as having new sponsors added.

H. J. Res. 144, H. Res. 120, H. Res. 459, H. Res. 930, H. Res. 971, H. Res. 1027, H. Res. 1035, H. Res. 1039, H. Res. 1040, H. Res. 1041, and H. Res. 1047 were mentioned as having new sponsors added.

H.R. 260 was reported by the Committee on Foreign Relations.

H. J. Res. 72 was made in order for consideration at any time relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025.

H.R. 2869 was reported by the Committee on Education and Workforce to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 regarding annual reports on investigations.

H.R. 6392 was reported by the Committee on Education and Workforce to recognize home school students who completed secondary education as high school graduates.

H.R. 7479, H.R. 7478, and H.R. 7473 were mentioned in constitutional authority statements.

Summary of Senate proceedings

S. Res. 603 was passed to support the observation of National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month from January 1, 2026, to February 1, 2026.

H.R. 260 was reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute to require a strategy to oppose foreign support for the Taliban.

S. 1216 was reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute to support Taiwan's international space.

S. 1369 was reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute to support bilateral agreements concerning illicit transnational maritime activity.

S. 2222 was reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute to enhance the security of undersea communication cables vital to Taiwan.

S. 2236 was reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute to build the capacity of young leaders and entrepreneurs in Africa.

S. 2722 was reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute to promote the energy security of Taiwan.

S. 2904 was reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute to impose sanctions on the shadow fleet of the Russian Federation.

S. 3249 was reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute to coordinate the security of international subsea fiber-optic cables.

S. 3360 was reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute to require a report on internet freedom in Iran.

S. 3496 was reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute to implement a Legal Gold and Mining Partnership Strategy.

S. J. Res. 95 was mentioned regarding an objection to a request to overturn an IRS notice on the corporate alternative minimum tax to partnerships, and the Senate failed to agree to the motion to proceed to its consideration.

H.R. 7147 was mentioned regarding a cloture motion to proceed to the bill, which provides consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.

S. 138, S. 199, S. 272, S. 471, S. 522, S. 545, S. 926, S. 986, S. 1039, S. 1141, S. 1194, S. 1289, S. 1504, S. 1677, S. 1707, S. 1816, S. 1831, S. 1866, S. 1879, S. 1918, S. 2287, S. 2488, S. 2993, S. 3054, S. 3258, S. 3341, S. 3400, S. 3407, S. 3532, S. 3653, S. 3725, S. 3752, S. 3761, S. 3777, S. 3781, and S. 3811 were mentioned as having new cosponsors added.

S. J. Res. 103 and S. Res. 602 were mentioned as having new cosponsors added.

S. 3812 was introduced to require the Secretary of Labor to issue guidance and regulations regarding opioid overdose reversal medication and employee training.

S. 3813 was introduced to require a notice be submitted to the Register of Copyrights regarding copyrighted works used in generative artificial intelligence models.

S. 3814 was introduced to provide enhanced provisions for advanced nuclear energy projects receiving loan guarantees through the Department of Energy.

S. 3815 was introduced to create a civil cause of action for certain crimes and eliminate the statute of limitations for civil actions relating to certain crimes.

S. 3816 was introduced to permit a private cause of action for damages in the case of a group health plan failing to provide for primary payment or appropriate reimbursement.

S. 3817 was introduced to impose a tax on damages received by certain officers of the United States on account of civil actions filed against the United States.

S. 3818 was introduced to repeal a limitation on receiving assistance under both the Veteran Readiness and Employment program and Department of Veterans Affairs educational assistance programs.

S. 3819 was introduced to include certain yellow coloring as construction materials for purposes of the Build America, Buy America Act.

S. 3820 was introduced to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a training program for Natural Resources Conservation Service personnel and third-party providers on soil health management systems.

S. 3821 was introduced to require original equipment manufacturers of digital electronic equipment to make certain documentation, diagnostic, and repair information available to independent repair providers.

S. 3822 was introduced to prohibit pharmacy benefit managers, insurers, and prescription drug or medical device wholesalers from being under common ownership with certain medical service providers.

S. 3823 was introduced to increase rates of pay under statutory pay systems and for prevailing rate employees by 4.1 percent.

S. 3824 was introduced to provide for certain actions by State attorneys general.

S. 3825 was introduced to expand the types of one-stop centers used to provide services under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

S. 3805 was placed on the calendar to prohibit obstruction of immigration laws by official interference.

H.R. 1834 was placed on the calendar to advance policy priorities to break gridlock.

H.R. 6500 was placed on the calendar to extend duty-free treatment for imports from certain African countries under the African Growth and Opportunity Act and extend customs user fees.

The Senate confirmed the nomination of Daniel Burrows to be Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legal Policy.

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