Congress in April 2026

David SchweikertRepublican, Arizona

The Math Doesn'T Lie

There is a certain irony to having the message from the Senate come in just as I am about to actually walk through some of the absolutely fraudulent math in their document, but we will get to that.

Tina SmithDemocrat, Minnesota

H.J. RES. 140

I rise tonight thinking about my beloved Minnesota and thinking about all of the people in Minnesota and around the country that love the Boundary Waters.

Bernard SandersIndependent, Vermont

Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Proposed Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Israel of Certain Defense Articles and Services: Motion to Discharge

Pursuant to section 36(b)(1), I move to discharge the Committee on Foreign Relations from further consideration of S.J. Res. 138.

Glenn ThompsonRepublican, Pennsylvania

Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

I rise in strong support of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. It is more evident than ever that rural America needs a new farm bill now, not next year or next Congress.

Sheldon WhitehouseDemocrat, Rhode Island

Directing the Removal of United States Armed Forces from Hostilities Within or Against the Islamic Republic of Iran That Have Not Been Authorized by Congress: Motion to Discharge

People following the Senate floor will know that hundreds of times I have come to the floor with my trusty, increasingly beat up ``Time to Wake Up'' poster to describe the various manners in which the fossil fuel industry has corruptly obstructed our ability to solve the problem of climate change that is caused by fossil fuel emissions.

Chip RoyRepublican, Texas

Celebrating the Freedom Caucus and Timothy Reitz

I have people that I represent in Texas, constituents, but I also have people throughout the entire State, people across the country who stop me in airports, and they talk about what we do as the Freedom Caucus.

Al GreenDemocrat, Texas

Justice for TSA Workers

Once again I rise. Once again I rise to address we the people. Once again I rise to address we the people. Those who believe in a government of the people, by the people, for the people. Those who believe that all persons are created equal and endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, among them life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Kevin KileyIndependent, California

Gerrymandering: a Plague on Democracy

Last week yet another State returned to the era of gerrymandering, marking a further regression for democracy in America.

John KennedyRepublican, Louisiana

Directing the Removal of United States Armed Forces from Hostilities Within or Against the Republic of Cuba That Have Not Been Authorized by Congress: Motion to Discharge

With me today are two of my interns that I have enjoyed working with, Ms. Rebecca Streidel and Mr. Charlie Kay. And I wanted to--also with me--he is not a summer intern. He is one of my permanent colleagues Mr. John Lowery.

Jennifer L. McClellanDemocrat, Virginia

Celebrating Black Maternal Health

I rise today to anchor this Special Order hour on behalf of the Congressional Black Caucus in honor of Black Maternal Health Week.

Jodey C. ArringtonRepublican, Texas

Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2026

Pursuant to House Resolution 1224, I call up the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 33) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035, and ask for its immediate consideration.

Patty MurrayDemocrat, Washington

Appropriations (Executive Session)

We are nearly done with our fiscal year 2026 spending bills. It has been a long road--no question--and we still have some serious disagreements around reforms and funding for ICE and Border Patrol, which I will speak to in a minute, but despite the major challenges, we accomplished something important in passing 11 and, hopefully soon, 12 of our funding bills.