Congressional Record — March 5, 2026

Overview of the day

On March 5, 2026, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 7744 and H. Res. 1099, while H. Con. Res. 38 failed to pass. House committee activity included markups and reporting on legislation regarding agriculture, child care fraud, digital safety, and natural resources. The Senate passed S. 836 and S. 2074, continued consideration of H.R. 6644, and rejected a motion to close debate on H.R. 7147. Senate committees concluded hearings on the drone industrial base, nominations, and health care data, while the Judiciary Committee reported S. 3798.

Summary of the House proceedings

H. Res. 1099 was passed, reaffirming that Iran remains the largest state sponsor of terrorism.

H. Con. Res. 38, directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran, failed to pass.

(Public Law 119-21) H.R. 7744 was passed, making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.

H.R. 7567 was ordered reported, as amended, by the Committee on Agriculture.

H.R. 7720, H.R. 7721, H.R. 7722, H.R. 7723, H.R. 7724, H.R. 7725, H.R. 7677, and H.R. 7726 were ordered reported, as amended, by the Committee on Education and Workforce.

H.R. 7757, H.R. 2657, H.R. 6291, H.R. 3149, H.R. 7258, H.R. 7266, H.R. 7257, H.R. 7272, and H.R. 7305 were marked up by the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

H.R. 7640 was ordered reported, as amended, by the Committee on the Judiciary.

H.R. 5576, H.R. 5587, H.R. 41, H.R. 2252, H.R. 2709, H.R. 2768, H.R. 3553, H.R. 4684, H.R. 5617, H.R. 5631, H.R. 5638, and H.R. 5682 were ordered reported, as amended, by the Committee on Natural Resources.

H.R. 3831, H.R. 301, H.R. 398, and H.R. 1077 were ordered reported, without amendment, by the Committee on Natural Resources.

H.R. 7481 was mentioned in relation to a proposed amendment to H.R. 7744.

H.R. 7811 was introduced to amend the Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act of 1978 to extend the authorization of a disposal site in Mesa County, Colorado.

H.R. 7812 was introduced to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 regarding requirements for importers of record.

H.R. 7813 was introduced to amend the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 to modernize the NOAA weather radio system.

H.R. 7814 was introduced to establish an independent statutory commission for oversight of the Department of Justice operations and the Epstein Files.

H.R. 7815 was introduced to amend title 36, United States Code, to recognize the Red Star Service Banner.

H.R. 7816 was introduced to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 and title 18, United States Code, regarding intelligence agency access to commercially available information.

H.R. 7817 was introduced to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act regarding taxpayer funds for health insurance coverage.

H.R. 7818 was introduced to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act to allow interstate shipment of meat inspected under qualifying State programs.

H.R. 7819 was introduced to require an audit of a United States and Venezuela energy deal.

H.R. 7820 was introduced to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 regarding qualified opportunity funds.

H.R. 7821 was introduced to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a business tax credit for zero-emission electric lawn, garden, and landscape equipment.

H.R. 7822 was introduced to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to promulgate regulations for refunding tariffs invalidly assessed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

H.R. 7823 was introduced to provide an appeal option for individuals denied, suspended, or terminated from Trusted Traveler programs.

H.R. 7824 was introduced to extend whistleblower protections to those disclosing misuse of Federal funds administered by State and local officials.

H.R. 7825 was introduced to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude qualified wildfire relief payments from gross income.

H.R. 7826 was introduced to amend the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 to provide financial assistance awards to historically Black Colleges and Universities.

H.R. 7827 was introduced to amend title 10, United States Code, to restrict the procurement and sale of certain weapons and ammunition by the Department of Defense.

H.R. 7828 was introduced to amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to update supplemental security income program eligibility.

H.R. 7829 was introduced to prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from imposing arbitrary monetary thresholds on disaster relief funds.

H.R. 7830 was introduced to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require Medicare hospitals to develop discharge plans for pregnant individuals.

H.R. 7831 was introduced to amend the Mineral Leasing Act regarding drilling permit application fees.

H.R. 7832 was introduced to establish the America's Living Library Project.

H.R. 7833 was introduced to amend the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act regarding the termination of the Oversight Board.

H.R. 7834 was introduced to limit liability for entities storing child sexual abuse material for law enforcement.

H.R. 7835 was introduced to amend title 28, United States Code, to redefine certain judicial districts in Louisiana.

H.R. 7836 was introduced to establish United States Immigration Courts under article I of the Constitution.

H.R. 7837 was introduced to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to test a most-favored-nation drug pricing model.

H.R. 7838 was introduced to amend title 38, United States Code, to allow Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers to procure original artwork from veteran patients.

H.R. 7839 was introduced to require consumer product safety standards for the labeling of electric bicycles and off-road electric devices.

H.R. 7840 was introduced to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prohibit certain event contracts based on activities such as terrorism or election outcomes.

H.R. 7841 was introduced to amend title 38, United States Code, to presume infertility is incurred or aggravated by toxic exposure during military service.

H.R. 7842 was introduced to amend section 5318 of title 31, United States Code, requiring financial institutions to verify immigration status for deposit accounts.

H.R. 7843 was introduced to amend title 49, United States Code, to prohibit universal free fare policies on public transportation.

H.R. 7844 was introduced to allow the Secretary of Homeland Security to transfer funds between accounts during appropriations lapses.

H.R. 7845 was introduced to amend the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 regarding assistance for projects in drought-stricken States.

H.R. 7846 was introduced to amend title 18, United States Code, to create a criminal penalty for obstructing immigration enforcement.

H.R. 7847 was introduced to amend title III of the Social Security Act and the Federal Unemployment Tax Act to prevent unemployment fraud through identity verification.

H.R. 7848 was introduced to establish the National Weather Safety Board.

H.R. 7849 was introduced to amend the Clean Air Act to exempt agricultural nonroad engines and vehicles from certain emission standards.

H.R. 7850 was introduced to amend title 17, United States Code, regarding the repair of digital electronic agricultural equipment.

H.R. 7851 was introduced to amend the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 to require publication of information related to commodity promotion laws.

H.R. 7852 was introduced to establish new ethics obligations and restrictions for Members of Congress, spouses, and dependents.

H.R. 7853 was introduced to increase access to pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV transmission reduction.

H.R. 7854 was introduced to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a National Institute for Biomedical Research and Development.

H.R. 7855 was introduced to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to expand school-wide arts and music programs.

H.R. 7856 was introduced to provide protections for survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, and sex trafficking under the Fair Housing Act.

H.R. 7857 was introduced to impose sanctions on foreign persons involved in the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking enterprise.

H.R. 7858 was introduced to require a study on the effect of data centers on low-income communities and communities of color.

H.R. 7859 was introduced to nullify the proclamation entitled "Restriction On Entry Of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers".

H. Con. Res. 76 was introduced to recognize Chief Richard LaMunyon and the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics.

H. Res. 1107 was introduced to memorialize Rev. Jesse Jackson by flying the United States flag at halfstaff.

H. Res. 1108 was introduced to support the designation of March 2026 as Music in Our Schools Month.

H. Res. 1109 was introduced to support National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.

H.R. 7744 had 1 amendment proposed to it.

Summary of Senate proceedings

(Public Law 118-225) S. 836 was passed, amending the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 to strengthen protections for the online collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and teens.

(Public Law 118-225) S. 2074 was passed, amending the Fair Credit Reporting Act to expand the definition of an active duty military consumer for credit monitoring requirements.

S. 3798 was ordered favorably reported by the Committee on the Judiciary to establish criminal offenses for violations involving ATMs.

S. 3998 was introduced to establish a regulatory sandbox program for agency rule waivers.

S. 3999 was introduced to allow women veterans to schedule specialty care appointments without a referral.

S. 4000 was introduced to prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from contracting with entities using light detection and ranging technology from certain foreign entities.

S. 4001 was introduced to update eligibility for the supplemental security income program.

S. 4002 was introduced to raise the Foreign Service mandatory retirement age.

S. 4003 was introduced to impose additional requirements on importers of record.

S. 4004 was introduced to authorize Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces to combat transnational organized crime.

S. 4005 was introduced to extend the authorization of a disposal site in Mesa County, Colorado.

S. 4006 was introduced to provide protection for survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, and sex trafficking under the Fair Housing Act.

S. 4007 was introduced to restore competition in the meatpacking industry by reducing market concentration and prohibiting certain mergers and acquisitions.

S. 4008 was introduced to reauthorize programs for oral health promotion and disease prevention.

S. 4009 was introduced to impose sanctions regarding forced organ harvesting in the People's Republic of China.

S. 4010 was introduced to clarify the classification of service provider payees as employees or independent contractors.

S. 4011 was introduced to reauthorize the Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Act of 1998.

S. 4012 was introduced to establish a commission on fiscal responsibility and reform.

S. 4013 was introduced to enforce Second and Fourteenth Amendment rights against the States.

S. 4014 was introduced to direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey the Clear Creek Hatchery infrastructure to the Nisqually Indian Tribe.

S. 4015 was introduced to restrict the sale and procurement of certain weapons and ammunition by the Department of Defense.

S. 4016 was introduced to require identity verification procedures and data matching to prevent unemployment fraud.

S. 4017 was introduced to ban certain Government officials from trading event contracts.

S. 4018 was introduced to expand access to school-wide arts and music programs.

S. 4019 was introduced to require Senate advice and consent for modifications to the 1966 agreement concerning the British Indian Ocean Territory.

S. 4020 was introduced to authorize a grant program for housing supply and affordability plans.

S. 4021 was introduced to establish a business tax credit for zero-emission electric lawn, garden, and landscape equipment.

S. 4022 was introduced to establish an interagency task force on expediting disaster relief funding.

S. 4023 was introduced to establish the America's Living Library Project.

S. 4024 was introduced to strengthen oversight and recovery of Federal funds administered through State block grants.

S.J. Res. 112 was introduced to disapprove of a rule by the Bureau of Industry and Security regarding end-user controls.

S.J. Res. 113 was introduced to disapprove of a rule by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency regarding climate-related financial risk management.

S.J. Res. 114, S.J. Res. 115, S.J. Res. 116, S.J. Res. 117, and S.J. Res. 118 were introduced to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

H.R. 6644 was under continued consideration to increase the supply of housing in America.

H.R. 7147 was the subject of a rejected motion to close further debate on the motion to proceed to its consideration.

H.R. 6644 had 47 amendments proposed to it.

H.R. 4553 had 3 amendments proposed to it.

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