Congressional Record — March 21, 2026

Overview of the day

The Senate convened to consider several measures, including the SAVE America Act and the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act. The Senate passed two resolutions honoring fallen Kansas police officers and began consideration of the nomination of Colin McDonald to be an Assistant Attorney General. Legislative activity focused on debates over voter identification, citizenship requirements for voting, and the funding of the Department of Homeland Security, specifically regarding the Transportation Security Administration and Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Summary of the House proceedings

There was no House activity on this date.

Summary of Senate proceedings

S. Res. 372 was agreed to, honoring the life of Kansas City, Kansas Police Officer Hunter Simoncic.
S. Res. 425 was agreed to, honoring the life of Hays, Kansas Police Sergeant Scott Heimann.
S. 1383 was considered for the purpose of establishing the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access.
S. 1383 had 6 amendments proposed to it.
A vote was held on S. 1383 to close further debate on an amendment to protect women and girls in athletics, but the motion was rejected.
A vote was held on S. 1383 to permit the Committee on Rules and Administration to consider a motion to fund the TSA, but the motion was rejected.
H.R. 7147, making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, was considered via a motion to proceed.
The nomination of Colin McDonald to be an Assistant Attorney General was considered.
S. 4073 was mentioned as Senator Durbin was added as a cosponsor for a bill regarding continuing appropriations for Transportation Security Administration pay and operations.
S. 4127 was mentioned as Senator Durbin was added as a cosponsor for a bill regarding continuing appropriations for Transportation Security Administration pay and operations.
S.J. Res. 117 was mentioned as Senator Baldwin was added as a cosponsor for a joint resolution regarding the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran.