Congressional Record — April 17, 2026

Overview of the day

On April 17, 2026, the Senate convened to pass legislation extending FISA authorities and processed several nominations and new bill introductions. The House held various committee activities, including budget hearings and markups for appropriations bills.

Summary of the House proceedings

The Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense held a budget hearing on the National Guard and Reserves Forces.
The Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies held a markup on the Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, FY 2027, which was forwarded to the full Committee without amendment.
The Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government held a markup on the Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill, FY 2027, which was forwarded to the full Committee without amendment.
The Committee on Education and Workforce held a hearing entitled "Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Department of Health and Human Services".
The House passed H.R. 1689, which requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.
The House passed H.R. 6398, which amends the Clean Air Act relating to review by the Environmental Protection Agency of proposed legislation.
The House passed H.R. 6409, which amends the Clean Air Act to clarify standards for emissions emanating from outside of the United States.
The House passed H.R. 8322, which amends the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through April 30, 2026.

Summary of Senate proceedings

The Senate passed H.R. 8322, which amends the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through April 30, 2026.
S. 4343 was introduced to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that a Member of Congress convicted of certain felony offenses relating to sexual abuse shall not be eligible for retirement benefits.
S. 4344 was introduced to extend section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 for 3 years.
H.R. 6398 was referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
H.R. 6409 was referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S. 1552, a bill to promote and protect from discrimination living organ donors, added Mr. Ossoff as a cosponsor.
S. 3062, a bill to require artificial intelligence chatbots to implement age verification measures and make certain disclosures, added Mr. Durbin as a cosponsor.
The Senate reached a unanimous-consent agreement to vote on the confirmation of the nomination of Andrew B. Davis to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas on April 20, 2026.
Senator Wyden released a hold on the promotion of Colonel Thomas M. Siverts to brigadier general.