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View all bills →Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025
Sponsor Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1] · Oversight and Government Reform Committee · 4 versions
To remove restrictions from a parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky.
Sponsor Rep. Comer, James [R-KY-1] · Natural Resources Committee · 5 versions
Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act
Sponsor Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17] · Ways and Means Committee · 5 versions
National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Extension Act
Sponsor Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-9] · Natural Resources Committee · 5 versions
Inside the Chamber
View all records →House Agrees to H. Res. 1520 Commemorating 25th Anniversary of September 11, 2001, Terrorist Attacks and Adjourns Out of Respect
The House of Representatives convened on September 10, 2026, and immediately proceeded to consider H. Res. 1520, a resolution expressing the sense of the House regarding the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The resolution was agreed to by voice vote. Following its adoption, the House adjourned as a further mark of respect for the victims of the attacks. The session also included routine housekeeping, such as the approval of the Journal, referral of Senate bills, and the introduction of new legislation.
Senate Meets Pro Forma, Adjourns to September 14, 2026
The Senate convened for a pro forma session on September 10, 2026, at 3 and 1 second p.m. Senator Darline Graham of South Carolina presided as Acting President pro tempore following an appointment by the President pro tempore, Mr. Grassley. No substantive legislative business was transacted during this brief session. The Senate then adjourned at 3 and 31 seconds p.m., to reconvene on Monday, September 14, 2026, at 3 p.m.
Senate Meets Pro Forma, Adjourns to Thursday
The Senate convened for a brief pro forma session on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. During the session, Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana was appointed as Acting President pro tempore by the President pro tempore, Mr. Grassley. No legislative business was transacted, and the Senate subsequently adjourned.
House Announces Certification to U.S. Attorney for Refusal to Comply with Ethics Committee Subpoenas
The House of Representatives convened on September 8, 2026, for a brief session primarily focused on administrative matters and the formal announcement of a significant enforcement action. The Speaker pro tempore announced that the Speaker had certified to the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia the refusal of Michael Joseph and Hector Roos to comply with subpoenas from an investigative subcommittee of the Committee on Ethics. The session also included routine proceedings such as prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the approval of the Journal, followed by the introduction of numerous executive communications, committee reports, and new public bills and resolutions.
Senate Meets Pro Forma, Adjourns to September 8, 2026
The Senate convened for a brief pro forma session on September 4, 2026. Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas was appointed and assumed the Chair as Acting President pro tempore. No substantive legislative business was conducted during this short session.
House Presents Four Bills to President, Receives Presidential Notification of Military Action, and Records Discharge Petition Filing
The House convened on September 4, 2026, with a Speaker pro tempore presiding. The session included routine proceedings such as prayer, approval of the Journal, and the Pledge of Allegiance. Four bills were reported as presented to the President for approval. The House also received numerous executive communications, including a notification from the President regarding military action against Iran. Several new public bills and resolutions were introduced, and a discharge petition was filed.