Congressional Record — April 9, 2026

Overview of the day

The House of Representatives met briefly, adjourning after three minutes. Activity included the introduction of 36 public bills and 9 resolutions, the filing of several committee reports, and the appointment of Representative Smith (NJ) as Speaker pro tempore. The Senate appointed the Honorable John Barrasso as Acting President pro tempore.

Summary of the House proceedings

H.R. 6409 was reported to clarify standards for emissions emanating from outside of the United States.

H.R. 6387 was reported to require revisions to regulations governing the review and handling of air quality monitoring data influenced by exceptional events or actions to mitigate wildfire risk.

H.R. 6398 was reported relating to review by the Environmental Protection Agency of proposed legislation.

H.R. 5200 was reported to direct the Federal Communications Commission to issue reports after activation of the Disaster Information Reporting System and to make improvements to network outage reporting.

H.R. 2076 was reported to require the Federal Communications Commission to issue an order providing that a shark attack is an event for which a wireless emergency alert may be transmitted.

H.R. 2347 was reported to exclude from gross income any damages, other than punitive damages, received on account of any sexual acts or sexual contact.

H.R. 5334 was reported to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction.

H.R. 6260 was reported to prohibit fraud in connection with posting bail.

H.R. 5625 was reported to direct the Attorney General to make publicly available a list of each State and unit of local government that permits cashless bail.

H.R. 1071 was reported to provide that any foreign government official who engages in censorship of American speech is inadmissible and deportable.

H.R. 5750 was reported to modify probationary periods with respect to positions in the competitive service and establish trial periods for positions in the excepted service.

H.R. 5366 was reported to codify and extend rules for personal casualty losses arising from major disasters and exclusions from gross income for losses or damages resulting from certain wildfires.

H.R. 7959 was reported to make improvements with respect to the treatment of whistleblowers.

H.R. 7971 was reported to provide for modernization and technological improvements of services provided by the Internal Revenue Service.

H.R. 7613 was reported to require certain aircraft to be equipped with collision mitigation technology and improve helicopter route safety.

H.R. 8211 was introduced to direct the Secretary of the Army to place a monument honoring Army Security Agency veterans in Arlington National Cemetery.

H.R. 8212 was introduced to require Foreign Service officers to complete certain science, technology, engineering, and mathematics training.

H.R. 8213 was introduced to clarify that sex discrimination under title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 does not include discrimination on the basis of gender identity.

H.R. 8214 was introduced to provide emergency, targeted relief to middle-income Americans facing higher costs of living arising from war-related disruptions in global energy markets.

H.R. 8215 was introduced to direct the Attorney General to disclose volume II of the report prepared by Special Counsel Jack Smith.

H.R. 8216 was introduced to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study relating to 1-800-MEDICARE.

H.R. 8217 was introduced to authorize law enforcement agencies to use COPS grants for equipment to assist in the prevention and de-escalation of high-speed vehicular pursuits.

H.R. 8218 was introduced to increase the minimum levels of financial responsibility for transporting property.

H.R. 8219 was introduced to encourage Hungary to end its reliance on Russian energy and prevent obstruction of financial or security assistance to Ukraine.

H.R. 8220 was introduced to nullify Iran-related General License U.

H.R. 8221 was introduced to establish first-time homebuyer savings accounts.

H.R. 8222 was introduced to nullify Russia-related General License 133 and Russia-related General License 134A.

H.R. 8223 was introduced to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to reimburse State and local first responder agencies for the cost of responding to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

H.R. 8224 was introduced to require the President to define veteran success and develop a National Veterans Strategy.

H.R. 8225 was introduced to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 111 South Tremont Street in Tremonton, Utah, as the "Sorensen-Estrada Post Office".

H.R. 8226 was introduced to establish safety equipment, training, and maintenance requirements for turbine-powered helicopters carrying 2 or more passengers for compensation or hire.

H.R. 8227 was introduced to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of Paul Laurence Dunbar.

H.R. 8228 was introduced to nullify the Presidential Proclamation relating to Imposing a Temporary Import Surcharge to Address Fundamental International Payments Problems.

H.R. 8229 was introduced to prohibit certain uses of algorithmic decision systems to inform individualized prices for food, groceries, and agricultural commodities.

H.R. 8230 was introduced to remove transit-oriented development projects as projects eligible for assistance under the transportation infrastructure finance and innovation program and the railroad rehabilitation and improvement financing program.

H.R. 8231 was introduced to prohibit transfer of certain funds made available for transit projects to the Secretary of Transportation.

H.R. 8232 was introduced to repeal certain employee protective arrangements.

H.R. 8233 was introduced to repeal public transportation fixed guideway capital investment grants.

H.R. 8234 was introduced to amend Public Law 119-21 to repeal the budget neutrality requirement for certain Medicaid demonstration projects.

H.R. 8235 was introduced to require certain libraries to maintain a diverse collection of books.

H.R. 8236 was introduced to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to list the Council on American-Islamic Relations and its chapter affiliates as Specially Designated Global Terrorists.

H.R. 8237 was introduced to upgrade and improve access to quantum research resources.

H.R. 8238 was introduced to promote collaboration between the Economic Development Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency to promote economic revitalization efforts of environmentally contaminated sites.

H.R. 8239 was introduced to prohibit harassment of persons lawfully exercising religious freedom at a place of worship within 100 feet.

H.R. 8240 was introduced to prohibit return to a county of concern with an asylum application.

H.R. 8241 was introduced to promote the creation of data center load queues and data center-specific rate classes.

H.R. 8242 was introduced to extend the health coverage tax credit.

H.R. 8243 was introduced to provide a briefing on the feasibility of using virtual constructive training to optimize in-air training used by the Armed Forces.

H.R. 8244 was introduced to submit an annual report on the number of Department of Defense proficiency flights occurring in the National Capitol Region.

H.R. 8245 was introduced to support State efforts to record all child welfare interviews.

H.R. 8246 was introduced to allow certain students to qualify for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008.

H.J. Res. 155 was introduced to provide for congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program.

H. Res. 1156 was introduced to express support for tax policies that support working families.

H. Res. 1157 was introduced to commend the American Chemical Society on its 150th anniversary.

H. Res. 1158 was introduced to recognize the importance of sleep health and designate Sleep Awareness Week.

H. Res. 1159 was introduced to condemn the post of Representative Andy Ogles.

H. Res. 1160 was introduced to praise United States Combat Search and Rescue teams.

H. Res. 1161 was introduced to express support for the establishment of a Congressional Quilt Show.

H. Res. 1162 was introduced to support the goals and ideals of Glisten's 2026 Day of Silence.

H. Res. 1163 was introduced to support the recognition of a Day of Remembrance and Commitment to Maternal Health Equity.

H.R. 2347, H.R. 5334, H.R. 6260, H.R. 5625, H.R. 1071, H.R. 5750, H.R. 5366, H.R. 7959, H.R. 7971, and H.R. 7613 had amendments proposed to them.

Summary of Senate proceedings

There was no Senate activity on this date.

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