Congressional Record — April 2, 2026

Overview of the day

On April 2, 2026, the House of Representatives met briefly for approximately three minutes to process the introduction of 26 public bills and 4 resolutions, as well as the filing of several committee reports. The Senate convened for a short session to handle routine proceedings, including the tabling of a House message regarding H.R. 7147 and the placement of S. 4277 on the calendar. Both chambers have scheduled pro forma sessions for the following Monday, April 6.

Summary of the House proceedings

H.R. 6047 was reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs to increase disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation payments.
H.R. 785 was reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs to include a representative of the National Association of State Veterans Homes on the Geriatrics and Gerontology Advisory Committee of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
H.R. 41 was reported by the Committee on Natural Resources regarding the recognition of Alaska Native communities and settlement of claims.
H.R. 1352 was reported by the Committee on Natural Resources to designate the General George C. Marshall House as an affiliated area of the National Park System.
H.R. 2252 was reported by the Committee on Natural Resources to authorize land and mineral relinquishment and restoration to Indian Tribes in North Dakota.
H.R. 2768 was reported by the Committee on Natural Resources to study the feasibility of designating the Benton MacKaye Trail as a national scenic trail.
H.R. 4463 was reported by the Committee on Natural Resources to amend the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993.
H.R. 4684 was reported by the Committee on Natural Resources to issue a special use permit for a flagpole at Kyhv Peak Lookout Point, Utah.
H.R. 5682 was reported by the Committee on Natural Resources to take land in California into trust for the Pechanga Band of Indians.
H.R. 8170 was introduced to provide export restrictions on certain semiconductor manufacturing equipment and components.
H.R. 8171 was introduced to establish a demonstration program for workforce and affordable housing.
H.R. 8172 was introduced to restrict the repatriation of funds by noncitizens receiving Federal benefits.
H.R. 8173 was introduced to make appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.
H.R. 8174 was introduced to prohibit the issuance of United States currency and securities containing the signature of the sitting President.
H.R. 8175 was introduced to codify and clarify gender neutral standards for members of certain Armed Forces.
H.R. 8176 was introduced to facilitate strategic dialogue with Moldova.
H.R. 8177 was introduced to enhance the security and protection of critical undersea infrastructure vital to Taiwan.
H.R. 8178 was introduced to protect Americans from unauthorized surveillance.
H.R. 8179 was introduced to authorize the use of Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program funds for police dog programs.
H.R. 8180 was introduced to allow the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to exchange detailees and share resources.
H.R. 8181 was introduced to require States to establish critical industry funds or partnerships.
H.R. 8182 was introduced to restrict visa issuance to individuals who violate religious freedom.
H.R. 8183 was introduced to provide for the establishment of talent marketplaces.
H.R. 8184 was introduced to strengthen the prohibition on price discrimination under the Clayton Act.
H.R. 8185 was introduced to create a database of eviction information and establish grant programs for eviction prevention.
H.R. 8186 was introduced to develop best practices for roadway management.
H.R. 8187 was introduced to seek the establishment of initial elements of a lunar outpost.
H.R. 8188 was introduced to remove certain limitations on road grading under Tribal transportation programs.
H.R. 8189 was introduced to prohibit executive agencies from procuring certain unmanned ground vehicle systems.
H.R. 8190 was introduced to ensure the Social Security Administration has a certain number of staff.
H.R. 8191 was introduced to provide for electronic notification regarding immigration petitions or applications.
H.R. 8192 was introduced to issue guidelines for addressing nitazene overdoses.
H.R. 8193 was introduced to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service in Xenia, Ohio, as the Gilman 'Gil' Whitney Post Office Building.
H.R. 8194 was introduced to establish the Agent Orange Veterans Service Medal.
H.R. 8195 was introduced to develop regional management frameworks for the take of double-crested cormorants.
H. Res. 1150 was introduced to honor Cambodian veterans of the Khmer National Armed Forces.
H. Res. 1151 was introduced to support the designation of National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week.
H. Res. 1152 was introduced to recognize the contributions of the American cowboy and historic cattle trails.
H. Res. 1153 was introduced to provide for the consideration of H.R. 5827.
H.R. 6047 had 1 amendment proposed to it.
H.R. 785 had 1 amendment proposed to it.
H.R. 41 had 1 amendment proposed to it.
H.R. 1352 had 1 amendment proposed to it.
H.R. 2252 had 1 amendment proposed to it.
H.R. 2768 had 1 amendment proposed to it.
H.R. 4684 had 1 amendment proposed to it.
H.R. 5682 had 1 amendment proposed to it.

Summary of Senate proceedings

H.R. 7147 was mentioned in relation to the Senate beginning consideration of a House amendment and the subsequent tabling of the House message accompanying the bill.
S. 4277 was placed on the calendar to make appropriations for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
H.R. 7084 was passed by the House and sent to the Senate for concurrence to amend title 46, United States Code, regarding vessels in navigable waters.
H.R. 8029 was passed by the House and sent to the Senate for concurrence to make appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.