Congressional Record — August 5, 2026

Overview of the day

During the session on August 5, 2026, the Senate engaged in legislative and executive business, including the consideration of nominations, amendments, and various procedural votes. The chamber debated executive nominations, including the confirmation of Erica Schwartz to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and ongoing debate concerning the nomination of Todd Blanche to be Attorney General. Additionally, the Senate considered legislation related to international trade and various committee reports.

Summary of the House proceedings

There was no House activity on this date.

Summary of Senate proceedings

Erica Schwartz was confirmed as Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention following a rollcall vote on the motion to invoke cloture and confirmation.
S. 850 was passed after agreeing to an amendment by Senator Thune on behalf of Senator Hassan to adjust reporting deadlines.
S. Res. 831 was considered and agreed to, recognizing the 100th anniversary of Northwest Mississippi Community College.
S.J. Res. 187, a resolution providing for congressional disapproval of an EPA rule relating to PFAS reporting, failed on a rollcall vote on the motion to proceed.
H.R. 6500, the AGOA Extension Act, was taken up, and multiple amendments and cloture motions were filed by Senator Thune.
S. 4668, the Protect College Sports Act, was taken up via a motion to proceed, and a cloture motion was filed.