Congressional Record — February 24, 2026

Overview of the day

House and Senate met in Joint Session to receive a State of the Union Address from the President of the United States. The President outlined administration achievements in the economy, border security, and foreign policy, while proposing new legislative initiatives regarding healthcare, voting rights, and fraud. Other activities included House debates and votes regarding energy conservation standards for home appliances, potential tariff refunds, and committee reports. Senate activity included the reading of George Washington's Farewell Address, floor speeches regarding climate change, the Department of Homeland Security, and the SAVE America Act, as well as the processing of cosponsors for various bills.

Summary of the House proceedings

H.R. 6329 was passed to ensure Federal agencies rely on the best reasonably available scientific, technical, demographic, economic, and statistical information and evidence to develop, issue or inform the public of the nature and bases of Federal agency rules and guidance.

H.R. 4626 was passed to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing any new or amended energy conservation standard for a product that is not technologically feasible and economically justified.

H.R. 390 was passed and sent to the Senate for concurrence.

H.R. 2189 was passed and sent to the Senate for concurrence.

H.R. 2600 was passed and sent to the Senate for concurrence.

H.R. 3679 was passed and sent to the Senate for concurrence.

H.R. 5235 was passed and sent to the Senate for concurrence.

S. 2503 failed to pass, which would require all aircraft to be equipped with Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast In to improve aviation safety.

H.R. 1501, H.R. 2969, H.R. 4781, H.R. 5929, H.R. 7126, H.R. 7458 were mentioned during a hearing on legislative measures.

H.R. 7049, H.R. 3159, H.R. 5436, H.R. 7150, H.R. 1957, H.R. 1965, H.R. 7083, H.R. 7141, H.R. 982 were forwarded to the Full Committee without amendment during a markup on miscellaneous measures.

H.R. 5634, H.R. 7103, H.R. 1803 were forwarded to the Full Committee as amended during a markup on miscellaneous measures.

H.R. 4758 was mentioned in the rule providing for its consideration to repeal provisions of Public Law 117-169 relating to taxpayer subsidies for home electrification.

H.R. 7615 was mentioned in an amendment proposed by Mr. McGovern to require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to refund tariffs collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

H.R. 7654 was introduced to authorize the consolidation of reports required from the Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy of the Department of State.

H.R. 7655 was introduced to improve supports for expectant and parenting youth who have experienced foster care by strengthening coordination with the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program.

H.R. 7656 was introduced to support marine carbon dioxide removal activities.

H.R. 7657 was introduced to direct the Secretary of Defense to provide funds to the National Diaper Bank Network for the establishment of a Military Family Diaper Fund.

H.R. 7658 was introduced to require cybersecurity and digital service regulations relating to the use of EBT cards under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.

H.R. 7659 was introduced to designate the Pride flag as an authorized flag eligible for display at units of the National Park System.

H.R. 7660 was introduced to expand the definition of a historically Black college or university to include schools established prior to November 8, 1965.

H.R. 7661 was introduced to prohibit the use of funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to promote sexually oriented material to children under the age of 18.

H.R. 7662 was introduced to enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials.

H.R. 7663 was introduced to change the date designated for Washington's Birthday and designate Lincoln's Birthday as a legal public holiday.

H.R. 7664 was introduced to provide for the performance of certain Department of Homeland Security counsel functions by State officers and employees.

H.R. 7665 was introduced to add biological pest control to the list of high-priority research and extension areas.

H.R. 7666 was introduced to allow Medicare payments for certain items and services furnished by off-campus outpatient departments of a provider.

H.R. 7667 was introduced to improve the TRICARE program for certain members of the Retired Reserve.

H.R. 7668 was introduced to require a report on Russian and Chinese intelligence assets in Georgia.

H. Res. 1075 was agreed to, providing for the consideration of H.R. 4626 and H.R. 4758.

H. Res. 1076 was introduced to recognize the 10th anniversary of the first export shipment of liquefied natural gas produced in the lower 48 States.

H.R. 4294 was voted favorably by the House Committee on Natural Resources.

H.R. 5419, H.R. 1945, H.R. 2196, H.R. 755 were reported by the Committee on Natural Resources and referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

H.R. 4626 had 2 amendments proposed to it, including 1 amendment in the nature of a substitute that was adopted.

Summary of Senate proceedings

S. 1441 was reported to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award grants to nonprofit entities to assist such entities in carrying out programs to provide service dogs to eligible veterans.

S. 3023 was reported to limit liability for certain entities storing child sexual abuse material for law enforcement agencies.

H.R. 7147 was considered, but the Senate rejected the motion to close further debate on the motion to proceed to consideration of the bill, which makes further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.

S. 137 was mentioned as a cosponsor was added to a bill to prohibit the Federal Government from contracting with entities that discriminate against firearm or ammunition industries.

S. 226 was mentioned as a cosponsor was added to a bill requiring a strategy to oppose foreign support for the Taliban.

S. 478 was mentioned as a cosponsor was added to a bill to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from transmitting certain information to the Department of Justice for criminal background checks.

S. 545 was mentioned as a cosponsor was added to a bill to prohibit certain uses of xylazine.

S. 733 was mentioned as a cosponsor was added to a bill to improve cooperation between the United States and Taiwan regarding travel and tourism.

S. 768 was mentioned as a cosponsor was added to a bill establishing a grant program for local law enforcement agencies.

S. 847 was mentioned as a cosponsor was added to a bill to expand the employer-provided child care credit and dependent care assistance exclusion.

S. 942 was mentioned as cosponsors were added to a bill to provide interest-free deferment on student loans for medical or dental internship or residency programs.

S. 1039 was mentioned as a cosponsor was added to a bill to amend definitions of firearm silencers and mufflers.

S. 1237 was mentioned as a cosponsor was added to a bill to establish the New Producer Economic Security Program.

S. 1459 was mentioned as a cosponsor was added to a bill to improve the historic rehabilitation tax credit.

S. 1547 was mentioned as cosponsors were added to a bill to reauthorize the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund.

S. 1552 was mentioned as a cosponsor was added to a bill to protect living organ donors from discrimination.

S. 1574 was mentioned as a cosponsor was added to a bill to include Tribal courts as courts of competent jurisdiction under the Stored Communications Act.

S. 1782 was mentioned as cosponsors were added to a bill to prohibit discrimination based on disability in organ transplants.

S. 1879 was mentioned as a cosponsor was added to a bill requiring Members of Congress and their families to place certain assets into blind trusts.

S. 1970 was mentioned as cosponsors were added to a bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to service members of the Military Assistance Command Vietnam-Studies and Observations Group.

S. 2265 was mentioned as cosponsors were added to a bill to mint coins commemorating the 2028 and 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

S. 2503 was mentioned as a cosponsor was added to a bill requiring aircraft to be equipped with Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast In.

S. 2903 was mentioned as a cosponsor was added to a bill to require an exceptions process for medication step therapy protocols in group health plans.

S. 2952 was mentioned as a cosponsor was added to a bill to mint $2.50 numismatic and circulating coins.

S. 3130 was mentioned as a cosponsor was added to a bill providing grants for neurorehabilitation treatments for chronic mild traumatic brain injury in veterans.

S. 3267 was mentioned as cosponsors were added to a bill to provide Medicare coverage for blood-based dementia screening tests.

S. 3438 was mentioned as cosponsors were added to a bill to establish a grant program to hire prosecutors.

S. 3456 was mentioned as a cosponsor was added to a bill providing free annual National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes for law enforcement and firefighters.

S. 3466 was mentioned as a cosponsor was added to a bill to improve healthcare provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

S. 3588 was mentioned as a cosponsor was added to a bill to provide funding for school personnel to administer opioid overdose emergency treatments.

S. 3725 was mentioned as cosponsors were added to a bill to study the feasibility of expanding the Lewis and Clark Rural Water System.

S. 3743 was mentioned as a cosponsor was added to a bill to study a selective water withdrawal system at Glen Canyon Dam.

S. 3752 was mentioned as a cosponsor was added to a bill requiring proof of citizenship to register for Federal elections.

S. 3790 was mentioned as a cosponsor was added to a bill to condition Federal funds on cooperation with immigration enforcement and increase penalties for illegal reentry.

S. 3791 was mentioned as a cosponsor was added to a bill to reauthorize Regional Ocean Partnerships.

S. 3855 was mentioned as a cosponsor was added to a bill to enhance bilateral defense cooperation between the United States and Israel.

S. 3862 was mentioned as a cosponsor was added to a bill requiring child care payments based on verified attendance.

S.J. RES. 103 was mentioned as cosponsors were added to a joint resolution disapproving a Department of Veterans Affairs rule on reproductive health services.

S. RES. 158 was mentioned as a cosponsor was added to a resolution regarding compensation for paraprofessionals and education support staff.

S. RES. 236 was mentioned as a cosponsor was added to a resolution calling for the return of abducted Ukrainian children.

S. RES. 606 was mentioned as cosponsors were added to a resolution condemning Iran for suppressing the right to assemble.

S. 3895 was introduced to require FEMA to use specific weighted valuations and economic considerations when evaluating the need for public and individual disaster assistance.

S. 3904 was introduced to deny interest and depreciation deductions for certain taxpayers to limit tax breaks for private equity firms and corporations acquiring housing.

S. 3907 was introduced to require foreign payment stablecoin issuers to undergo annual audits.

S. 3896 was introduced to modify Department of Veterans Affairs procurement hierarchy of small business preferences.

S. 3897 was introduced to revise administrative procedures for public safety officers' death benefits.

S. 3898 was introduced to extend burial benefits for certain veterans who die at home while in receipt of hospice care.

S. 3899 was introduced to authorize the transfer of certain F-14 Tomcat aircraft to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center Commission.

S. 3900 was introduced to promote human rights and internet freedom in Iran.

S. 3901 was introduced to expand the HOME Investment Partnerships Program.

S. 3902 was introduced to provide for auditable financial statements for the Department of Defense.

S. 3903 was introduced to enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials.

S. 3905 was introduced to provide for the refund of duties imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

S. 3906 was introduced to require the Secretary of Transportation to develop a national infrastructure intelligence tool for congestion mitigation.

H.R. 390, H.R. 3679 were referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

H.R. 5235 was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

S. Res. 612 was introduced to acknowledge the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

H.R. 6644, H.R. 2600 were placed on the calendar.

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