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Congressional Record — May 4, 2026

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Overview of the day

The House of Representatives met briefly, adjourning after four minutes. The Senate is scheduled to meet in a pro forma session on Thursday, May 7.

Summary of the House proceedings

    (Public Law 118-225) S. 4465 was signed by the Speaker to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes.
    H.R. 7147 was presented to the President for approval regarding consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.
    H.R. 8647 was introduced to increase the number of Supreme Court justices from 9 to 13.
    H.R. 8648 was introduced to establish a Foundational Infrastructure for Responsible Use of Small Modular Reactor Technology program in the Department of State.
    H.R. 8649 was introduced to authorize the use of foreign military financing for direct commercial contracts.
    H.R. 8650 was introduced to increase payments to States for outreach and enrollment under the Medicaid program.
    H.R. 8651 was introduced to promote the inclusion of pregnant and lactating women in clinical research.
    H.R. 8652 was introduced to affirm user ownership of data and prohibit the monetization of private data in exchange for services.
    H.R. 8653 was introduced to establish a grant program for resilient critical transportation infrastructure.
    H.R. 8654 was introduced to reauthorize the Nita M. Lowey Community Learning Centers program.
    H.R. 8655 was introduced to create a tax credit for taxpayers selling products that promote New Jersey.
    H.R. 8656 was introduced to require the Department of Justice to procure domestic ballistic-resistant body armor.
    H.R. 8657 was introduced to enhance programs for youth suicide prevention and intervention.
    H.R. 8658 was introduced to modify notification requirements for emergency contract health services for certain beneficiaries.
    H.R. 8659 was introduced to amend the definition of a professional student in the Higher Education Act of 1965.
    H.R. 8660 was introduced to protect worker access to employer equity.
    H.R. 8661 was introduced to authorize the Secretary of State to provide direct loans and loan guarantees for defense articles and services.
    H.R. 8662 was introduced to provide assisted living assistance through Medicaid and low-income housing tax credit.
    H.R. 8663 was introduced to prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages on account of sex, race, or national origin.
    H.R. 8664 was introduced to implement a recommendation relating to artificial intelligence adoption by the Small Business Administration.
    H.R. 8665 was introduced to encourage foreign partners to participate in foreign military sales and direct commercial sales on a multinational basis.
    H.J. Res. 172 was introduced to propose a constitutional amendment to protect United States citizenship.
    H.J. Res. 173 was introduced to disapprove of a Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection rule relating to the reopening of closed deposit accounts.
    H.J. Res. 174 was introduced to propose a constitutional amendment to provide term limits for Supreme Court justices.
    H.J. Res. 175 was introduced to disapprove of a Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection rule relating to deceptive marketing practices for remittance transfers.
    H. Res. 1252 was introduced to memorialize law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
    H. Res. 1253 was introduced to commend public servants for their dedication.
    H. Res. 1254 was introduced to recognize the contributions of elementary and secondary school teachers.
    H. Res. 1255 was introduced to designate the week of May 4 through May 8, 2026, as Teacher Appreciation Week.
    H. Res. 1256 was introduced to designate May 6, 2026, as National Maternal Mental Health Awareness Day.
    H. Res. 1257 was introduced to designate May 5, 2026, as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
    H. Res. 1258 was introduced to designate May 2026 as National Brain Tumor Awareness Month.
    H.R. 8646 was reported by the Committee on Appropriations regarding appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies.
    H.R. 2137 was reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs to limit the denial of veteran benefit claims based solely on failure to appear for a medical examination.
    H.R. 3863 was reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs to direct annual mental health consultations for certain veterans.
    H.R. 8365 was reported by the Committee on the Judiciary regarding conditions on the appointment of monitors by courts.
    H.R. 8352 was reported by the Committee on the Judiciary to authorize peace officer standards and training agencies to access criminal history records.
    H.R. 5213 was reported by the Committee on the Judiciary to prohibit Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants to governments that limit cash bail.
    H.R. 1163 was reported by the Committee on the Judiciary to require transparency for Federal regulatory decisions impacting small businesses.
    H.R. 1163 had 1 amendment proposed to it.
    H.R. 2137 had 1 amendment proposed to it.
    H.R. 3863 had 1 amendment proposed to it.
    H.R. 8365 had 1 amendment proposed to it.
    H.R. 8352 had 1 amendment proposed to it.
    H.R. 5213 had 1 amendment proposed to it.
    S. 272, S. 874, S. 1199, S. 2232, S. 2280, S. 2934, S. 2975, and S. 4161 were held at the desk.

Summary of Senate proceedings

    There was no Senate activity on this date.

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