Congressional Record — September 17, 2026

Overview of the day

Senate considered S. 4668, to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide protections for, student athletes and to promote fair competition among intercollegiate athletics.
Senate confirmed the nomination of Kasdin Miller Mitchell to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Texas by a vote of 49 yeas to 45 nays (Vote No. EX. 238).
House of Representatives met in a pro forma session and introduced 33 public bills and 9 resolutions.
Committee on Finance was discharged from further consideration of H.R. 5345, to amend title VII of the Social Security Act to provide for a single point of contact at the Social Security Administration for individuals who are victims of identity theft, and the bill was then passed.
Senate agreed to S. Res. 862, honoring the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
Committee on Foreign Relations was discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 816, honoring 35 years of independence for the countries of Central Asia, and the resolution was then agreed to.

Summary of House proceedings

H.R. 10477 through H.R. 10509 were introduced.
H. Res. 1558 through H. Res. 1566 were introduced.
There was no recorded vote or Yea and Nay vote taken during House proceedings.

Summary of Senate proceedings

S. 5420 through S. 5444 and S. Res. 862 through S. Res. 869 were introduced.
S. 4668 had 9 amendments proposed to it.
S. 4784 had 2 amendments proposed to it.
(Public Law 119-145) S. 5441 was reported from the Committee on Finance.