Congressional Record — March 25, 2026

Overview of the day

On March 25, 2026, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 5103 and conducted various committee hearings and markups. The Senate passed (Public Law 117-80) S. 858 and S. 1142, agreed to S. Res. 661 and S. Res. 648, and continued consideration of H.R. 7147 and S. 1383. The proceedings included the passage of legislation, consideration of national emergency continuations from the President, and various member statements honoring individuals and local communities.

Summary of the House proceedings

The House passed H.R. 5103, which establishes the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Commission to increase immigration enforcement, deploy federal law enforcement, and streamline concealed carry permits in D.C., while directing the Secretary of the Interior to develop a beautification program for the district.
The House agreed to H. Res. 1135 to elect Members to certain standing committees.
The House agreed to H. Res. 1131, the rule for the consideration of H.R. 8029, H. Res. 1128, H.R. 5103, and H.R. 7084.
The House voted on the passage of H.R. 5103.
The House voted on a motion to recommit H.R. 5103, which was rejected.
The House agreed to H. Con. Res. 73 to authorize the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition.
H.R. 5103 had 1 amendment proposed to it.
The Committee on Energy and Commerce ordered reported H.R. 7386, the First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act, and H.R. 7022, the Mystic Alerts Act.
The Committee on Ways and Means ordered reported H.R. 2347, the Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act, H.R. 5366, the Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2025, H.R. 5334, the Supporting Early-childhood Educators' Deductions Act of 2025, H.R. 7971, the Taxpayer Experience Improvement Act, and H.R. 7959, the IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act.
The Committee on Financial Services reported H.R. 2071 to prohibit Federal funds from financing foreign shrimp farms, H.R. 4171 to provide small issuers with a micro-offering exemption, and H.R. 7127 to exempt off-exchange secondary trading from State regulation.
The Committee on Natural Resources held a hearing on H.R. 1555, H.R. 5639, H.R. 7831, H.R. 7872, and H.R. 7882, and held a hearing on Unleashing America's Mineral Potential: The Critical Mineral Commodity Supply Chain.
The Committee on Veterans' Affairs held a hearing on H.R. 6654, H.R. 1288, H.R. 7319, H.R. 7683, and other legislation.
The Committee on Appropriations held hearings on Member Day for the subcommittees on Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies, National Security, Department of State and Related Programs, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies, and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies.
The Committee on Appropriations held an oversight hearing on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
The Committee on Appropriations held a hearing on Quality of Life in the Military.
The Committee on Appropriations held an oversight hearing on the National Weather Service.
The Committee on Armed Services held a hearing on National Security Space Programs and Activities and a hearing on Changes at Military Treatment Facilities and the Effects on Military Readiness and Beneficiary Access.
The Committee on Financial Services held a hearing on Tokenization and the Future of Securities: Modernizing Our Capital Markets.
The Committee on Foreign Affairs held a hearing on Securing the Future: Arms Control and International Security for the Modern Age.
The Committee on Homeland Security held a hearing on Funding Lapse and Security Gaps: Assessing the Harmful Impacts of the DHS Shutdown on Americans.
The Committee on the Judiciary held an oversight hearing on the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
The Committee on Science, Space, and Technology held a hearing on The Future of Low Earth Orbit: From the ISS to Commercial Platforms.
The Committee on Small Business held a hearing on Defending Main Street: Combating CCP Threats to America's Small Businesses.
The Joint Economic Committee concluded a hearing on the rising global scam economy.
H.R. 8029 was mentioned as the Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act, which provides appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.
H. Res. 1128 was mentioned as a resolution expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security.
H.R. 7084 was mentioned as the Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026, which amends title 46, United States Code, regarding vessels in navigable waters of the United States and cargo transfers in U.S. ports.
H.R. 7481 was mentioned as a proposed alternative measure to fund specific law-abiding agencies under the Department of Homeland Security.
H.R. 51 was mentioned as a proposal to grant statehood to the District of Columbia.
H.R. 5183, the District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act, was mentioned in a letter of opposition from the Mayor of the District of Columbia.
H.R. 5214, the District of Columbia Cash Bail Reform Act, was mentioned in a letter of opposition from the Mayor of the District of Columbia.
H.R. 6085 was mentioned in a motion to recommit H.R. 5103.
H.R. 8070 was introduced to authorize grants to establish or expand programs to reduce suicide rates in health care settings.
H.R. 8071 was introduced to require the Defense Production Act Committee to conduct discussion-based simulations.
H.R. 8072 was introduced to direct the Secretary of Defense to test and certify automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast out transponder systems on Department of Defense aircraft.
H.R. 8073 was introduced to authorize grants for a national education protection and advocacy program to enforce rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
H.R. 8074 was introduced to end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States.
H.R. 8075 was introduced to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to direct the FDIC and the NCUA to establish emergency transaction account guarantee programs.
H.R. 8076 was introduced to prohibit covered individuals from trading on prediction markets.
H.R. 8077 was introduced to make memorandums of agreement with ICE a condition for COPS grant program eligibility.
H.R. 8078 was introduced to modernize voter registration and promote access to voting for individuals with disabilities.
H.R. 8079 was introduced to prohibit the enforcement of certain laws relating to emissions control devices under the Clean Air Act.
H.R. 8080 was introduced to improve maternal health data collection processes and quality measures.
H.R. 8081 was introduced to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program.
H.R. 8082 was introduced to ensure competition in health insurance markets.
H.R. 8083 was introduced to allow greater access to safe and effective oral contraceptive drugs for routine use and direct a study on Federal funding of contraceptive methods.
H.R. 8084 was introduced to direct a report on contraceptive access at community health centers in health care deserts.
H.R. 8085 was introduced to impose a tax on the net value of assets of a taxpayer.
H.R. 8086 was introduced to establish a National and Nuclear Risk Reduction Center within the Department of State.
H.R. 8087 was introduced to provide deposit insurance for noninterest-bearing transaction accounts.
H.R. 8088 was introduced to update the inflation adjustment applicable to deposit insurance and share insurance.
H.R. 8089 was introduced to grow and diversify the perinatal workforce.
H.R. 8090 was introduced to require an analysis on whether insurance coverage should be raised on covered transaction accounts.
H.R. 8091 was introduced to modernize payments for ambulatory surgical centers under the Medicare program.
H. Con. Res. 80 was introduced to recognize the duty of Congress to meet the needs of working women.
H. Res. 1136 was introduced to support the goals and ideals of Long COVID Awareness Month.
H. Res. 1137 was introduced to recognize the 100th anniversary of the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute, Inc.
H.R. 138, H.R. 210, H.R. 219, H.R. 284, H.R. 516, H.R. 663, H.R. 664, H.R. 722, H.R. 729, H.R. 1004, H.R. 1011, H.R. 1014, H.R. 1178, H.R. 1227, H.R. 1351, H.R. 1411, H.R. 1521, H.R. 1845, H.R. 1877, H.R. 1902, H.R. 2055, H.R. 2089, H.R. 2162, H.R. 2253, H.R. 2411, H.R. 2547, H.R. 2581, H.R. 2585, H.R. 2618, H.R. 2729, H.R. 2851, H.R. 2883, H.R. 2979, H.R. 3028, H.R. 3043, H.R. 3045, H.R. 3059, H.R. 3076, H.R. 3105, H.R. 3110, H.R. 3227, H.R. 3276, H.R. 3280, H.R. 3409, H.R. 3694, H.R. 3821, H.R. 4037, H.R. 4119, H.R. 4167, H.R. 4168, H.R. 4282, H.R. 4392, H.R. 4422, H.R. 4852, H.R. 4914, H.R. 4915, H.R. 4917, H.R. 4936, H.R. 5325, H.R. 5366, H.R. 5369, H.R. 5475, H.R. 5490, H.R. 5509, H.R. 5639, H.R. 5688, H.R. 5731, H.R. 5775, H.R. 5966, H.R. 6035, H.R. 6070, H.R. 6078, H.R. 6137, H.R. 6225, H.R. 6280, H.R. 6356, H.R. 6423, H.R. 6617, H.R. 6619, H.R. 6635, H.R. 6731, H.R. 6766, H.R. 6783, H.R. 6858, H.R. 6976, H.R. 6998, H.R. 7026, H.R. 7034, H.R. 7087, H.R. 7094, H.R. 7095, H.R. 7120, H.R. 7143, H.R. 7188, H.R. 7198, H.R. 7346, H.R. 7390, H.R. 7393, H.R. 7417, H.R. 7540, H.R. 7548, H.R. 7618, H.R. 7651, H.R. 7676, H.R. 7681, H.R. 7685, H.R. 7730, H.R. 7745, H.R. 7747, H.R. 7767, H.R. 7816, H.R. 7942, H.R. 7955, H.R. 7975, H.R. 8000, H.R. 8028, H.R. 8046, H.R. 8064 were mentioned as having an additional sponsor.
H.J. Res. 144, H. Res. 70, H. Res. 358, H. Res. 971, H. Res. 1110, H. Res. 1122, H. Res. 1128, H. Res. 1134 were mentioned as having an additional sponsor.
H.R. 6618 was mentioned as an act to require a study on drone incursions on wildfire suppression.
H.R. 7342 was mentioned as an act to provide grant eligibility for projects facilitating the relocation of employment to the United States.
H.R. 7388 was mentioned as an act to identify alternative financing solutions for new public buildings.

Summary of Senate proceedings

The Senate passed (Public Law 117-80) S. 858, the Hershel Woody Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act, which authorizes the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to establish a commemorative work on the National Mall.
The Senate passed S. 1142, the Scarper Ridge Golden Gate National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Act, which adjusts the boundaries of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area to include the Scarper Ridge property.
The Senate agreed to S. Res. 661, recognizing the 205th anniversary of the independence of Greece.
The Senate agreed to S. Res. 648, honoring the memory, service, and sacrifice of Master Sergeant Nicole M. Amor.
The Senate continued consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R. 7147.
The Senate voted on the motion to proceed to S.J. Res. 107, which was rejected.
The Senate voted on the motion to proceed to S.J. Res. 103, which was rejected.
The Senate continued consideration of the House amendment to S. 1383.
The Senate rejected a cloture motion to proceed to H.R. 7147.
S. 1383 had 5 amendments proposed to it.
S. 858 had 1 amendment proposed to it.
S. Res. 648 had 1 amendment proposed to it.
The Committee on Armed Services received a closed briefing on Operation Epic Fury.
The Committee on the Budget concluded a hearing on Social Security.
The Committee on Energy and Natural Resources concluded a hearing on the bulk power system.
The Committee on Foreign Relations received a closed briefing on the Russia-Ukraine war.
The Committee on the Judiciary concluded a hearing on nominations and held a hearing on protecting American citizenship.
The Special Committee on Aging concluded a hearing on seniors and the workforce.
H.R. 7147 was mentioned as the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026, which is a bill making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.
S. 1383 was mentioned in relation to an amendment proposed to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access.
S.J. Res. 107 was mentioned as a resolution to overturn an IRS rule regarding tax credits for wind and solar projects.
S. Res. 526 was mentioned in a request to hold Senate paychecks until a funding resolution for the Department of Homeland Security is reached.
H.R. 4553 was mentioned in a request to fund the Transportation Security Administration.
S. 4127 was mentioned in a proposal to fund the Transportation Security Administration for the remainder of the fiscal year.
The SAVE America Act was mentioned as a proposal requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration and photo ID for voting.
S. 4202 was introduced to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program and was referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 4213 was introduced to require data center operators to report energy and water use to States or Federal agencies.
S.J. Res. 147 was introduced to disapprove of a Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection rule regarding the withdrawal of a policy on abusive acts or practices and was referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 4185 was introduced to end tax-free treatment of certain corporate reorganizations involving large corporations.
S. 4186 was introduced to grow and diversify the perinatal workforce.
S. 4187 was introduced to improve maternal health data collection processes and quality measures.
S. 4188 was introduced to prohibit covered individuals from engaging in prediction market contract transactions.
S. 4189 was introduced to reduce the price of insulin and provide patient protections.
S. 4190 was introduced to increase the knowledge and skills of principals and school leaders regarding early childhood education.
S. 4191 was introduced to extend eligibility of new moms for the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children.
S. 4192 was introduced to require reports under the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 to contain geospatial data.
S. 4193 was introduced to establish a grant program to improve power grid reliability and reduce wildfire risk.
S. 4194 was introduced to require accessibility assessments during inspections of overseas diplomatic facilities.
S. 4195 was introduced to prevent maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity among Black pregnant and postpartum individuals and underserved populations.
S. 4196 was introduced to return estate, gift, and generation skipping transfer taxes to 2009 levels.
S. 4197 was introduced to establish a program for grants to State entities to expand access to structured outdoor recreation programs for veterans.
S. 4198 was introduced to provide deposit insurance for noninterest-bearing transaction accounts.
S. 4199 was introduced to require AI chatbot providers to implement safe design features for minors.
S. 4200 was introduced to promote conservation and development in Douglas County, Nevada.
S. 4201 was introduced to require a feasibility report on expanding the Multinational Force Operation Olympic Defender.
S. 4203 was introduced to modernize voter registration and promote access for individuals with disabilities.
S. 4204 was introduced to establish a rural health center innovation awards program and a rural health department enhancement program.
S. 4205 was introduced to abolish and defund the Cesar E. Chavez National Monument in California.
S. 4206 was introduced to require financial institutions to verify citizenship and legal status of individuals.
S. 4207 was introduced to promote new business innovation.
S. 4208 was introduced to establish a demonstration program for payments on eligible loans for National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program participants.
S. 4209 was introduced to extend the limitations period for certain offenses resulting in death or serious bodily injury under the Controlled Substances Act.
S. 4210 was introduced to authorize grants to reduce suicide rates in health care settings.
S. 4211 was introduced to protect consumer privacy.
S. 4212 was introduced to require Department of Defense contractors to prioritize warfighter needs over securities purchases and executive compensation.
S. 4214 was introduced to impose a moratorium on new data centers until AI safeguard legislation is enacted.
S.J. Res. 143 was introduced to disapprove of a Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection rule regarding the reopening of previously closed deposit accounts.
S.J. Res. 144 was introduced to disapprove of a Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection rule relating to the Fair Credit Reporting Act and preemption of State laws.
S.J. Res. 145 was introduced to disapprove of a Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection rule regarding permissible purposes for consumer reports.
S.J. Res. 146 was introduced to disapprove of a Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection rule regarding the Ability-To-Repay Rule for successors-in-interest.
S. 513, S. 522, S. 800, S. 1283, S. 1343, S. 1385, S. 1868, S. 2525, S. 2903, S. 3400, S. 3502, S. 3514, S. 3697, S. 3788, S. 3830, S. 3869, S. 3894, S. 3938, S. 3953, S. 3990, S. 4039, S. 4066, S. 4081, S. 4097, S. 4181 received additional cosponsors.
S. Res. 526 received an additional cosponsor.
S.J. Res. 103 was mentioned in the context of a proposed vote to reverse a VA policy regarding reproductive health care and counseling.
S. Con. Res. 31, which recognizes the duty of Congress to meet the needs of working women, was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. Con. Res. 30 was referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources regarding the Ratepayer Protection Pledge for artificial intelligence and data center infrastructure.
H.R. 2247, H.R. 2474, H.R. 3410, H.R. 4624, H.R. 5663, H.R. 6267, H.R. 6422, H.R. 6427, H.R. 6460, H.R. 6480, H.R. 6481, H.R. 6618, H.R. 7342, H.R. 7388 were read the first and second times and referred to various committees.