Congressional Record — March 22, 2026

Overview of the day

On March 22, 2026, the Senate convened to pass several bills and resolutions, continued consideration of the SAVE America Act, and took action on the nomination of Markwayne Mullin for Secretary of Homeland Security. The Senate passed legislation regarding illegal fishing, sea turtle rescue, product labeling, and foreign investment. Additionally, the Senate agreed to resolutions designating National Day of Play and National CACFP Week.

Summary of the House proceedings

There was no House activity on this date.

Summary of Senate proceedings

S. 688 was passed to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing at its sources globally.
S. 843 was passed to require the Secretary of Commerce to establish the Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Grant Program.
S. 1092 was passed to require certain products to be labeled with 'Do Not Flush' labeling.
S. 2563 was passed to direct the Secretary of Commerce to conduct an interagency review and report to Congress on increasing the global competitiveness of the United States in attracting foreign direct investment.
S. Res. 655 was agreed to, expressing support for the annual designation of the first Saturday after the Spring Equinox as 'National Day of Play'.
S. Res. 656 was agreed to, designating the third week of March 2026 as 'National CACFP Week'.
S. 1383 was considered as part of the SAVE America Act.
S. 1383 had 6 amendments proposed to it.
H.R. 7147 was considered via a motion to proceed regarding consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.
A vote was held on the nomination of Markwayne Mullin to be Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Senate agreed to the motion to close further debate.