Congressional Record — March 23, 2026

Overview of the day

On March 23, 2026, the Senate confirmed the nomination of Markwayne Mullin to be Secretary of Homeland Security and agreed to a cloture motion for the nomination of Colin McDonald to be an Assistant Attorney General. The Senate passed legislation regarding fentanyl testing in emergency departments and technical corrections to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. Additionally, the Senate engaged in debates regarding the SAVE America Act and the funding shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security.

Summary of the House proceedings

There was no House activity on this date.

Summary of Senate proceedings

(Public Law 119-60) S. 4164 was passed to make technical corrections to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026.

S. 921 was passed to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on whether hospital emergency departments should implement fentanyl testing as a routine procedure for patients experiencing an overdose.

S. Res. 660 was agreed to, honoring the service and sacrifice of Air Force Major John A. Klinner, Air Force Major Ariana G. Savino, Air Force Technical Sergeant Ashley B. Pruitt, Air Force Captain Seth R. Koval, Air Force Captain Curtis J. Angst, and Air Force Master Sergeant Tyler H. Simmons.

S. Con. Res. 29 was agreed to, authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I.

S. 3315 was reported to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to coordinate to improve cybersecurity in the health care and public health sectors.

S. 1383 had 23 amendments proposed to it.

S. 4127 was mentioned in a request for immediate consideration to pay TSA workers.

H.R. 4553 was mentioned as a proposed alternative to fund the entire Department of Homeland Security.

S. 28 was mentioned as a bill to require the disclosure of a camera or recording capability in certain internet-connected devices.

S. 567 was mentioned as a bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the First Rhode Island Regiment.

S. 1088 was mentioned as a bill regarding the location of a memorial to women who worked on the home front during World War II.

S. 1395 was mentioned as a bill to authorize activities to reduce food loss and waste.

S. 1454 was mentioned as a bill to provide greater protection of roosters under the Animal Welfare Act.

S. 1532 was mentioned as a bill to modify the railroad track maintenance credit.

S. 1555 was mentioned as a bill to increase loan limits for small manufacturers.

S. 1651 was mentioned as a bill regarding equitable contributions to universal service mechanisms.

S. 3208 was mentioned as a bill to codify the Six Assurances to Taiwan.

S. 3257 was mentioned as a bill regarding FAA regulations for individuals disclosing mental health diagnoses.

S. 3304 was mentioned as a bill to provide coverage for medical food and vitamins under Federal health programs.

S. 3556 was mentioned as a bill to reauthorize the wildlife crossings program.

S. 3654 was mentioned as a bill to improve housing and health safety for members of the Armed Forces.

S. 3788 was mentioned as a bill to require drug labeling to include manufacturer and supply chain information.

S. 3958 was mentioned as a bill to transition Puerto Rico to the supplemental nutrition assistance program.

S. 4001 was mentioned as a bill to update eligibility for the supplemental security income program.

S. 4023 was mentioned as a bill to establish the America's Living Library Project.

S. 4063 was mentioned as a bill to impose sanctions on the Polisario Front.

S. 4064 was mentioned as a bill to regulate the offer and sale of digital commodities.

S. 4066 was mentioned as a bill regarding the drug mifepristone and chemical abortion drugs.

S. 4146 was mentioned as a bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973.

S. 4160 was introduced as a bill to prohibit certain event contracts involving sports and casino-style games.

S. 4161 was introduced as a bill to authorize the transfer of certain F-14 Tomcat aircraft.

S. 4162 was introduced as a bill to improve services from the Department of Veterans Affairs to incarcerated veterans.

S. 4163 was introduced as a bill to require support for regional innovation initiatives in quantum information science and technology.

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