Congressional Record — March 27, 2026

Overview of the day

The House of Representatives met on March 27, 2026, to conduct proceedings that included the passage of legislation regarding the protection of American property abroad, the introduction of numerous public bills and resolutions, and the adoption of a resolution to dispose of a Senate amendment to H.R. 7147 to fund the Department of Homeland Security. The Senate is scheduled to meet in a pro forma session on Monday, March 30.

Summary of the House proceedings

H.R. 7084 was passed to amend title 46, United States Code, regarding the types of vessels that may enter or operate in navigable waters of the United States or transfer cargo in any port or place under United States jurisdiction, authorizing the United States to deny entry to vessels operating out of or visiting ports unlawfully expropriated from American companies.

H. Res. 1142 was agreed to, which provided for the disposition of the Senate amendment to H.R. 7147.

H.R. 7147 was mentioned as the bill making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.

H. Res. 1131 was agreed to on March 25th for the consideration of H.R. 8029, H. Res. 1128, H.R. 5103, and H.R. 7084.

S. 858 was held at the desk.

S. 1142 was held at the desk.

H.R. 8131 was introduced to authorize a service ribbon for National Guard members performing homeland defense duty.

H.R. 8132 was introduced to adjust the compensation of the Administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration.

H.R. 8133 was introduced to amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 regarding workforce and skilled labor needs for national defense.

H.R. 8134 was introduced to limit Internal Revenue Service staff participation in certain taxpayer dispute conferences.

H.R. 8135 was introduced to declare an emergency regarding the cost of living in the United States.

H.R. 8136 was introduced to study the efficacy of procurement for long-lead items and stockpiling under the Defense Production Act of 1950.

H.R. 8137 was introduced to establish tax credits for the production of and investment in renewable materials.

H.R. 8138 was introduced to allow for Special Hiring Authority under the Defense Production Act of 1950.

H.R. 8139 was introduced to establish a new charter for the Congressional Office for International Leadership.

H.R. 8140 was introduced to prohibit the pay of Members of Congress during Government shutdowns.

H.R. 8141 was introduced to require resellers of consumer report information to follow procedures to ensure accuracy.

H.R. 8142 was introduced to transfer the Special Events Program of the Department of Homeland Security to the Office of Situational Awareness.

H.R. 8143 was introduced to require certain generic drugs and biosimilar biological products to be included on Medicare part D formularies.

H.R. 8144 was introduced to increase minimum broadband service capacity for Community Connect Grant Program projects.

H.R. 8145 was introduced to expand eligibility for the Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants Program in rural communities.

H.R. 8146 was introduced to establish a web-based platform for tracking Federal financial assistance projects administered by the Rural Utilities Service.

H.R. 8147 was introduced to require service affordability to be considered for rural broadband grants administered by the Department of Agriculture.

H.R. 8148 was introduced to reaffirm the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's authority to enforce prohibited activity on prediction markets.

H.R. 8149 was introduced to study the accessibility of addiction and mental health care providers for farmers and ranchers impacted by specific stressors.

H.R. 8150 was introduced to require the flag to be flown at half-staff on specific dates related to the spring equinox.

H.R. 8151 was introduced to allow airport operators to contract with private screening companies for passenger and property screening.

H.R. 8152 was introduced to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act regarding the treatment of dates for processing.

H.R. 8153 was introduced to amend the Public Health Service Act regarding maternal vaccination awareness and equity.

H.R. 8154 was introduced to provide for a special prosecutor to investigate unlawful actions by Department of Homeland Security employees on or after January 20, 2025.

H.R. 8155 was introduced to require certain disclosures on informational materials under the Foreign Agents Registration Act.

H.R. 8156 was introduced to establish a national, toll-free telephone helpline to prevent child abuse and strengthen families.

H.R. 8157 was introduced to modernize oversight of the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990.

H. Con. Res. 82 was introduced to support the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility.

H. Con. Res. 83 was introduced to direct the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon.

H. Res. 1143 was introduced to recognize the 205th anniversary of the War of Greek Independence.

H. Res. 1144 was introduced to support recognition of 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists.

H. Res. 1145 was introduced to support the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month.

H. Res. 1146 was introduced to stand with the people of Lebanon against invasion, war crimes, and ethnic cleansing by Israel.

H.R. 7084 had 1 amendment proposed to it.

H. Res. 1142 had 1 amendment proposed to it.

A vote was held on H.R. 7084.

A vote was held on H. Res. 1142.

Summary of Senate proceedings

There was no Senate activity on this date.

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