Congressional Record — April 20, 2026

Overview of the day

The legislative activity for April 20, 2026, included House proceedings focused on the passage of several broadband and emergency reporting measures, the administration of the Oath of Office for Representative-elect Analilia Mejia, and special order hours dedicated to Black Maternal Health and the anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing. Senate activity included the passage of a resolution regarding Chuck Norris, the confirmation of Andrew B. Davis to be a United States District Judge, and the introduction of several new bills.

Summary of the House proceedings

(Public Law 119-84) H.R. 8322 was signed on April 18, 2026, to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through April 30, 2026.

(Public Law 118-225) H.R. 8322 was signed to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through April 30, 2026.

H.J. Res. 140 was signed to provide for congressional disapproval of a Bureau of Land Management rule relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands in Minnesota.

H.R. 7386 was passed to reauthorize the First Responder Network Authority for 10 years and increase transparency and accountability within the program.

H.R. 7022 was passed to provide for the transmission of emergency alerts by satellite.

H.R. 1681 was passed to establish an interagency strike force to prioritize the review of communications use authorizations on Federal land.

H.R. 1343 was passed to require the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to develop a plan to track the acceptance, processing, and disposal of certain Form 299s.

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

S. 98 was passed to require the Federal Communications Commission to establish a vetting process for prospective applicants for high-cost universal service program funding.

S. Con. Res. 29 was passed to authorize the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event celebrating the birthday of King Kamehameha I.

H.R. 6955 was reported by the Committee on Financial Services to make improvements to Federal banking laws.

H. Res. 1189 was reported to provide for the consideration of H.R. 4690, H. Res. 1182, H.R. 1897, and H.R. 5587.

H.R. 5201 was mentioned as directing the Federal Communications Commission to publish a report on the implementation of the Kari's Law Act of 2017.

H.R. 8352 was marked up by the Committee on the Judiciary.

H.R. 8202, H.R. 7962, H.R. 4505, H.R. 7003, H.R. 5853, H.R. 8288, H.R. 6331, H.R. 8285, H.R. 4920, H.R. 6624, H.R. 6996, H.R. 5543, H.R. 6058, H.R. 6322, H.R. 8283, H.R. 8284, H.R. 8287, H.R. 8036, H.R. 8170, H.R. 8289, H.R. 8169, H.R. 8321, and H.R. 8320 were marked up by the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

H.R. 8210 was marked up by the Committee on Education and Workforce.

H.R. 425, H.R. 341, H.R. 826, and H.R. 8290 were marked up by the Committee on Financial Services.

H.R. 1501, H.R. 1687, H.R. 3756, H.R. 4290, H.R. 5911, H.R. 5929, H.R. 6162, and H.R. 7618 were marked up by the Committee on Natural Resources.

H.R. 2289, H.R. 4690, H.R. 5587, and H.R. 1897 were considered in a hearing by the Committee on Rules.

H.R. 4690 was mentioned in relation to repealing certain Federal building energy efficiency performance standards.

H. Res. 1182 was mentioned to express support for rural communities as stewards of the environment.

H.R. 1897 was mentioned to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973.

H.R. 5587 was mentioned to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970.

H.R. 8363 was introduced to establish youth advisory councils for various federal agencies regarding environmental issues.

H.R. 8364 was introduced to authorize an increase in the retirement age for the United States Capitol Police.

H.R. 8365 was introduced to provide conditions on the appointment of monitors by courts.

H.R. 8366 was introduced to protect the religious freedom of pharmacists regarding abortion-inducing drugs.

H.R. 8367 was introduced to enhance outreach to first responders in the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline program.

H.R. 8368 was introduced to appropriate funds for the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Disaster Relief Fund.

H.R. 8369 was introduced to prohibit Federal education funds from being available to agencies that release student information for immigration enforcement.

H.R. 8370 was introduced to require manufacturers of dietary supplements to list products with the Food and Drug Administration.

H.R. 8371 was introduced to evaluate the implementation of an integrated biometric entry and exit data system by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

H.R. 8372 was introduced to direct a briefing on the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in El Paso, Texas.

H.R. 8373 was introduced to establish a grant program for financial coaching services.

H.R. 8374 was introduced to strike references to socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers in Federal law.

H.R. 8375 was introduced to provide reforms under the Medicare Advantage program.

H.R. 8376 was introduced to clarify Medicare coverage and payment for palliative dialysis services.

H.R. 8377 was introduced to prohibit prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans.

H.R. 8378 was introduced to modify requirements for pet owners in public housing.

H.R. 8379 was introduced to prohibit diversity, equity, and inclusion in Federal hiring and employment.

H.R. 8380 was introduced to establish procedures for the consideration of annual appropriation bills.

H.R. 8381 was introduced to provide an option for virtual appearances for aliens pending removal decisions.

H.R. 8382 was introduced to prohibit artificial intelligence chatbots in certain products for children.

H.R. 8383 was introduced to establish requirements related to proxy voting under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

H.R. 8384 was introduced to convey property to the Utah National Guard in Lehi, Utah.

H.R. 8385 was introduced to strengthen nutrient information requirements on food labels.

H.R. 8386 was introduced to eliminate payment reductions for certain multiple therapy services under Medicare.

H.R. 8387 was introduced to limit alien eligibility for admission and naturalization based on affiliation with certain doctrines.

H.R. 8388 was introduced to prohibit sitting Presidents from naming public buildings after themselves.

H.R. 8389 was introduced to establish a uniform definition of rural area for Department of Agriculture programs.

H.R. 8390 was introduced to establish or expand Food as Medicine programs.

H.R. 8391 was introduced to require coverage of food and nutrition services under Medicare and Medicaid.

H.R. 8392 was introduced to modify when the government may move to dismiss an indictment or complaint.

H.R. 8393 was introduced to allow dismissal of chapter 11 bankruptcy petitions filed in bad faith or that are futile.

H.R. 8394 was introduced to streamline the process for higher education institutions to research marijuana.

H.J. Res. 157 was introduced to disapprove an Environmental Protection Agency rule relating to the Renewable Fuel Standard Program.

H. Con. Res. 86 was introduced to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

H. Res. 1188 was introduced to support open water lifeguards as first responders.

H. Res. 1190 was introduced to designate April 19 through April 25, 2026, as National Crime Victims' Rights Week.

H. Res. 1191 was introduced to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Columbine Day of Service.

H. Res. 1192 was introduced to recognize care workers and designate April 2026 as Care Worker Recognition Month.

H. Res. 1193 was introduced to provide for the expulsion of Representative Cory Mills.

H. Res. 1194 was introduced to recognize April 2026 as Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

H. Res. 1195 was introduced to support the designation of May as National Myositis Awareness Month.

H. Res. 1196 was introduced to recognize April as Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month.

H. Res. 1197 was introduced to provide for the expulsion of Representative Nancy Mace.

H. Res. 1198 was introduced to recognize that stable housing keeps families together.

H. Res. 1199 was introduced to recognize linemen and designate April 18, 2026, as National Lineman Appreciation Day.

H. Res. 1200 was introduced to support the designation of March 2026 as Endometriosis Awareness Month.

H.R. 7380 was mentioned regarding a request for Ms. Tenney to be considered the first sponsor.

Summary of Senate proceedings

S. Res. 681 was passed relating to the life and death of Chuck Norris.

S. 4345 was introduced to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to report on Medicaid costs related to marijuana use.

S. 4346 was introduced to amend title 11, United States Code, regarding the dismissal of objectively futile or bad faith chapter 11 petitions.

S. 4347 was introduced to prioritize funding for national investment in agricultural research.

S. 4348 was introduced to repeal the 90/10 rule for proprietary schools under the Higher Education Act of 1965.

S. 4349 was introduced to ensure responsible age assurance practices within the mobile ecosystem.

S. Res. 680 was introduced to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Columbine Day of Service.

S. Res. 681 was introduced relating to the life and death of Chuck Norris.

S. Res. 682 was introduced to condemn the handling of the 2019 Ukraine whistleblower complaint and calls for a Department of Justice investigation.

S. 1572, S. 3062, and S. 3966 were scheduled for consideration by the Committee on the Judiciary.

S. 478 had additional cosponsors added to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from transmitting certain information to the Department of Justice for the national instant criminal background check system.

S. 522 had additional cosponsors added to modify the frequency of board of directors meetings for Federal Credit Unions.

S. 1287 had additional cosponsors added to establish a system for individuals to request the simultaneous deletion of personal information across data brokers.

S. 1555 had additional cosponsors added to increase loan limits for small manufacturers.

S. 1565 had additional cosponsors added to allow expenses for parents to be taken into account as medical expenses.

S. 2029 had additional cosponsors added to protect the privacy of personal reproductive or sexual health information.

S. 2667 had additional cosponsors added to prevent violence in the West Bank and authorize sanctions against foreign persons endangering United States national security.

S. 2907 had additional cosponsors added to prohibit healthcare professionals from participating in the chemical or surgical mutilation of a child.

S. 2924 had additional cosponsors added to require a study and rulemaking on the definition of small entity under securities laws.

S. 3031 had additional cosponsors added to provide continuing appropriations for FAA and TSA operations during a government shutdown.

S. 3470 had additional cosponsors added to hold certain public employers liable in civil actions for deprivation of rights.

S. 3492 had additional cosponsors added to require nursing and rehabilitation facilities to permit essential caregiver access during restricted visitation.

S. 3581 had additional cosponsors added to prohibit legal settlements for individuals convicted of assaulting law enforcement officers during the January 6, 2021, Capitol breach.

S. 3582 had additional cosponsors added to prohibit Federal funds for compensating individuals prosecuted for involvement in the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack.

S. 3747 had additional cosponsors added to recognize home school students who completed secondary education as high school graduates.

S. 3868 had additional cosponsors added to direct the Attorney General to report on Federal criminal offenses.

S. 4066 had additional cosponsors added to deem the application for the drug mifepristone withdrawn and establish a tort for harm caused by chemical abortion drugs.

S. 4177 had additional cosponsors added to establish rules regarding student athlete eligibility for intercollegiate athletics.

S. 4182 had additional cosponsors added to modify rural housing financing under the Farm Credit Act of 1971.

S. 4280 had additional cosponsors added to reauthorize and reform the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978.

S. 4329 had additional cosponsors added to prohibit family planning grants from being awarded to entities that perform abortions.

S. 4341 had additional cosponsors added to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to use commercial codes and standards for facility construction.

S.J. Res. 114 had additional cosponsors added to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran.

S.J. Res. 163 had additional cosponsors added to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran.

S.J. Res. 171 had additional cosponsors added to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran.

S.J. Res. 181 had additional cosponsors added to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran.

S.J. Res. 184 had additional cosponsors added to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran.

S. Res. 675 had additional cosponsors added to support the designation of Black Maternal Health Week.

H.R. 1689 was read for the first time, requiring the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.

S. 4344 was placed on the calendar to extend section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 for 3 years.

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