Congressional Record — June 1, 2026

Overview of the day

On June 1, 2026, the Senate conducted business including the introduction of bills and resolutions, the reporting of measures, and the passage of several laws. Activity included the effort to establish an AI Sovereign Wealth Fund, the processing of executive nominations including Kathleen S. Lane and Jeffrey M. Kuhlman, and the receipt of notifications regarding arms sales to Ukraine.

Summary of the House proceedings

There was no House activity on this date.

Summary of Senate proceedings

(Public Law 119-94) H.R. 3497 was signed into law to establish a medal of service for law enforcement officers and first responders.

(Public Law 119-95) S. 4530 was signed into law to authorize an increase of the retirement age for members of the Capitol Police.

(Public Law 118-225) S. 1003 was passed to require the Federal Communications Commission to issue orders for wireless emergency alerts regarding shark attacks.

(Public Law 118-225) S. 2393 was passed to authorize a major medical facility project for the Department of Veterans Affairs in St. Louis, Missouri.

(Public Law 118-225) H.R. 3490 was passed to require the Government Accountability Office to produce a report on esophageal cancer.

S. Res. 727 was agreed to, supporting the designation of May 29, 2026, as Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day.

S. Res. 755 was agreed to, honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Donald W. Riegle, Jr.

S. 2666 was reported to direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a taskforce on unlawful robocalls.

S. 323 was reported to direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to develop a National Strategy to Synchronize Federal Broadband Programs.

H.R. 3633 was reported to provide for a system of regulation of the offer and sale of digital commodities by the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

S. 4644 was introduced to provide limitations on judgments, awards, and compromise settlements under section 1304 of title 31, United States Code.

S. 4645 was introduced to provide limitations on judgments, awards, and compromise settlements under section 1304 of title 31, United States Code.

S. 4646 was introduced to reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees relating to claims for benefits.

S. 4647 was introduced to provide an income tax credit for eldercare expenses.

S. 4648 was introduced to improve transparency regarding foreign influence on Department of Defense contractors.

S. 4649 was introduced to update privacy protections for electronic communications information stored by third-party service providers.

S. Con. Res. 34 was introduced to recognize the importance of saving lives and reducing gun violence during the 250th anniversary of the United States.

S. 4632 was placed on the calendar relating to continuing appropriations in the event of a lapse in appropriations.

A vote was held on a cloture motion for the nomination of Kathleen S. Lane to be a United States District Judge for the District of Montana.

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