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Medal of Sacrifice Act
Became Public Law No: 119-94.
S. 3023 · SENATE1w
Safe Cloud Storage Act
Held at the desk.
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Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 2616 · HOUSE1w
Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R. 7567 · HOUSE2w
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
Received in the Senate.
H.R. 972 · HOUSE2w
Sloan Canyon Conservation and Lateral Pipeline Act
Became Public Law No: 119-91.
H.R. 2815 · HOUSE2w
Cape Fox Land Entitlement Finalization Act of 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-93.
H.R. 2066 · HOUSE2w
Investing in All of America Act of 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-92.
H.R. 8365 · HOUSE2w
Monitor Accountability Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 6260 · HOUSE2w
Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Con.Res. 75 · HOUSE2w
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 1346 · HOUSE2w
Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S. 4344 · SENATE2w
A bill to extend section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 for 3 years.
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate. (CR S2249)
S. 98 · SENATE3w
Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-89.
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119th Congress · H.R. 7148 · Final

District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2026

This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through February 13, 2026. It also extends various expiring programs and authorities. Specifically, the bill includes 5 of the 12 regular FY2026 appropriations bills: the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026; the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2026; and the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026. The departments, agencies, and activities funded in the bill include the Department of Defense, the Department of Labor, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Education, the Department of Transportation, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Department of the Treasury, the Executive Office of the President, the judiciary, the District of Columbia, the Department of State and related programs, the administration and oversight of foreign assistance programs, bilateral economic assistance, international security assistance, multilateral assistance, export and investment assistance, and several related and independent agencies. In addition, the bill includes a continuing resolution (CR) that provides continuing FY2026 appropriations to DHS through the earlier of February 13, 2026, or the enactment of the DHS appropriations act. The CR funds most DHS programs and activities at the FY2025 levels. The bill also extends several expiring programs and authorities, including the U.S. Grain Standards Act; the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s whistleblower program; the National Flood Insurance Program; the Forest Service's participation in the Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services Program; the Transportation Security Administration’s Reimbursable Screening Services Program; the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee; several authorities and programs related to cybersecurity; the technology modernization fund and board; the U.S. Parole Commission; the special assessment on nonindigent persons or entities convicted of certain offenses involving sexual abuse or human trafficking; several immigration-related programs and authorities; the authority for the U.S. Sentencing Commission to promulgate certain guidelines or amendments related to the use of unmanned aircraft; certain bankruptcy fees; trade preferences for Haiti and countries in sub-Saharan Africa; the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program; and several health care authorities and programs.

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(CIA)Chemical and biological weaponsChild care and developmentChild healthChild safety and welfareChinaCitizenship and naturalizationCivics educationCivil actions and liabilityCoalCoast guardCollective securityColombiaCommodities marketsCommodity Futures Trading CommissionCommunity Development Financial Institutions FundCommunity life and organizationCompetitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsComputer security and identity theftComputers and information technologyConflicts and warsCongoCongressional oversightCongressional-executive branch relationsConnecticutConsumer Product Safety CommissionConsumer affairsContracts and agencyCorporation for National and Community ServiceCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCriminal procedure and sentencingCubaCultural exchanges and relationsCurrencyCustoms enforcementDams and canalsData collection, sharing, protectionDefense spendingDelawareDelta Regional AuthorityDenali CommissionDental careDepartment of DefenseDepartment of EducationDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of Housing and Urban DevelopmentDepartment of LaborDepartment of StateDepartment of TransportationDepartment of the TreasuryDetention of personsDigestive and metabolic diseasesDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDirector of National IntelligenceDisability and health-based discriminationDisability and paralysisDisability assistanceDisaster relief and insuranceDistrict of ColumbiaDomestic violence and child abuseDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationDrug trafficking and controlled substancesDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEconomic developmentEducation of the disadvantagedEducation programs fundingEducational facilities and institutionsEgyptEl SalvadorElection Assistance CommissionElections, voting, political campaign regulationElementary and secondary educationEmergency communications systemsEmergency planning and evacuationEmployee benefits and pensionsEmployee hiringEmployment and training programsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEnergy assistance for the poor and agedEnvironmental healthEstoniaEthiopiaEuropeExecutive Office of the PresidentExecutive agency funding and structureExport-Import Bank of the United StatesFamily planning and birth controlFamily relationshipsFamily servicesFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)Federal Election Commission (FEC)Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)Federal Labor Relations AuthorityFederal Mediation and Conciliation ServiceFederal Mine Safety and Health Review CommissionFederal Trade Commission (FTC)Federal appellate courtsFederal district courtsFederal-Indian relationsFirearms and explosivesFiresFirst Amendment rightsFirst responders and emergency personnelFloods and storm protectionFloridaFood and Drug Administration (FDA)Food supply, safety, and labelingForeign aid and international reliefForeign and international bankingForeign laborForeign language and bilingual programsForeign loans and debtFraud offenses and financial crimesGaza StripGeneral Services AdministrationGeneticsGeography and mappingGeorgiaGeorgia (Republic)Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae)Government employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsGrainGreat LakesGuamGuatemalaHIV/AIDSHaitiHawaiiHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesHearing, speech, and vision careHereditary and development disordersHigher educationHistoric sites and heritage areasHistorical and cultural resourcesHome and outpatient careHomeland securityHomelessness and emergency shelterHondurasHong KongHospital careHousing and community development fundingHousing discriminationHousing finance and home ownershipHousing for the elderly and disabledHousing industry and standardsHuman rightsHuman traffickingIdahoImmunology and vaccinationIndian social and development programsInfectious and parasitic diseasesInfrastructure developmentIntellectual propertyIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInter-American FoundationInteragency Council on HomelessnessIntergovernmental relationsInternal Revenue Service (IRS)International exchange and broadcastingInternational law and treatiesInternational monetary system and foreign exchangeInternational organizations and cooperationInternet, web applications, social mediaIranIraqIsraelJordanJudgesKansasKazakhstanKentuckyLabor standardsLabor-management relationsLakes and riversLaosLatin AmericaLatviaLaw enforcement administration and fundingLawyers and legal servicesLebanonLegal fees and court costsLibraries and archivesLighting, heating, coolingLithuaniaLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careLow- and moderate-income housingMaine
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Committees (3)
  • Ways and Means Committee
    House Standing · Activity Jan 20, 2026
  • Budget Committee
    House Standing · Activity Jan 20, 2026
  • Appropriations Committee
    House Standing · Activity Jan 20, 2026
Actions (53)
  1. Feb 3, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  2. Feb 3, 2026 · via House floor actions
    On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 214 (Roll no. 53).
  3. Feb 3, 2026 · via House floor actions
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  4. Feb 3, 2026 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1032, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 7148.
  5. Feb 3, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Mr. Cole moved that the House agree to the Senate amendments (consideration: CR H1960-1967)
  6. Feb 3, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1032, Mr. Cole called up the Senate amendments to H.R. 7148.
  7. Feb 3, 2026 · via Library of Congress
    Became Public Law No: 119-75.
  8. Feb 3, 2026 · via Library of Congress
    Became Public Law No: 119-75.
  9. Feb 3, 2026 · via Library of Congress
    Signed by President.
  10. Feb 3, 2026 · via Library of Congress
    Signed by President.
  11. Feb 3, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Presented to President.
  12. Feb 3, 2026 · via Library of Congress
    Presented to President.
  13. Feb 3, 2026 · via Library of Congress
    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 214 (Roll no. 53).
  14. Jan 30, 2026 · via Senate
    Passed Senate, under the order of 1/30/2026, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 71 - 29. Record Vote Number: 20.
  15. Jan 30, 2026 · via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate, under the order of 1/30/2026, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 71 - 29. Record Vote Number: 20.
  16. Jan 30, 2026 · via Senate
    Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.7148 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 13) rendered moot in Senate.
  17. Jan 30, 2026 · via Senate
    Cloture motion on the motion to proceed rendered moot in Senate.
  18. Jan 30, 2026 · via Senate
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S411-416)
  19. Jan 30, 2026 · via Senate
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
  20. Jan 30, 2026 · via Senate
    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S401)
  21. Jan 29, 2026 · via Senate
    Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 13) entered in Senate.
  22. Jan 29, 2026 · via Senate
    Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 45 - 55. Record Vote Number: 13. (CR S361)
  23. Jan 29, 2026 · via Senate
    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S357)
  24. Jan 28, 2026 · via Senate
    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S301)
  25. Jan 27, 2026 · via Senate
    Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S287)
  26. Jan 27, 2026 · via Senate
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S281)
  27. Jan 26, 2026 · via Senate
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 302.
  28. Jan 26, 2026 · via Senate
    Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (Legislative Day January 15, 2026).
  29. Jan 22, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  30. Jan 22, 2026 · via House floor actions
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 341 - 88 (Roll No. 45). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1193-1297)
  31. Jan 22, 2026 · via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 341 - 88 (Roll No. 45). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1193-1297)
  32. Jan 22, 2026 · via House floor actions
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  33. Jan 22, 2026 · via House floor actions
    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 7148.
  34. Jan 22, 2026 · via House floor actions
    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
  35. Jan 22, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1330-1333)
  36. Jan 22, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 7148 as unfinished business.
  37. Jan 22, 2026 · via House floor actions
    On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
  38. Jan 22, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Mr. Cole moved that the committee rise.
  39. Jan 22, 2026 · via House floor actions
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Norman amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. DeLauro demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  40. Jan 22, 2026 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1014, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Norman amendment No. 2.
  41. Jan 22, 2026 · via House floor actions
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Massie amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Massie demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  42. Jan 22, 2026 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1014, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Massie amendment No. 1.
  43. Jan 22, 2026 · via House floor actions
    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 7148.
  44. Jan 22, 2026 · via House floor actions
    The Speaker designated the Honorable Mary E. Miller to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
  45. Jan 22, 2026 · via House floor actions
    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1014 and Rule XVIII.
  46. Jan 22, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7148 and H.R. 7147. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7148 under a structured rule and H.R. 7147 under a closed rule. The rule provides for one hour of debate and a motion to recommit on each bill.
  47. Jan 22, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1014. (consideration: CR H1185-1299)
  48. Jan 22, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1014 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7148 and H.R. 7147. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7148 under a structured rule and H.R. 7147 under a closed rule. The rule provides for one hour of debate and a motion to recommit on each bill.
  49. Jan 20, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  50. Jan 20, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  51. Jan 20, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  52. Jan 20, 2026 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  53. Jan 20, 2026 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
Known as

District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2026

IntroducedJan 20, 2026
Policy areaEconomics and Public Finance
RelatedH.R. 4779 · S. 2237 · H.R. 628 · S. 266 · H.R. 842 · H.R. 929 · H.R. 950 · S. 735 · S. 742 · H.R. 1796 · S. 1015 · H.R. 2092 · H.R. 2822 · H.R. 4016 · H.R. 4213 · H.R. 4313 · H.R. 4552 · S. 2465 · H.R. 4993 · H.R. 5166 · S. 2743 · H.R. 5259 · H.R. 5281 · S. 2751 · H.R. 5304 · H.R. 5574 · S. 3290 · S. 3302 · H.R. 6504 · H.R. 6500 · H.R. 7006 · H.R. 7147 · S. 3750 · H.R. 7744 · H.R. 8173 · S. 2572 · S. 2587 · H.R. 4317 · S. 339 · S. 882 · S. 932 · H.R. 2450 · S. 532 · H.R. 1197 · H.R. 1262 · H.R. 5064 · H.R. 1843 · S. 1302 · H.R. 1794 · S. 2497 · H.R. 1509 · S. 752 · H.R. 1625 · H.Res. 1014
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[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 13 (Tuesday, January 20, 2026)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. COLE:H.R. 7148.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:The principal constitutional authority for this legislationis clause 7 of section 9 of article I of the Constitution ofthe United States (the appropriation power), which states:``No Money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but inConsequence of Appropriations made by Law . . . . '' Inaddition, clause 1 of section 8 of article I of theConstitution (the spending power) provides: ``The Congressshall have the Power . . . to pay the Debts and provide forthe common Defence and general Welfare of the United States .. . . '' Together, these specific constitutional provisionsestablish the congressional power of the purse, grantingCongress the authority to appropriate funds, to determinetheir purpose, amount, and period of availability, and to setforth terms and conditions governing their use.[Page H948]
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