Congress in July 2026

Mike LeeRepublican, Utah

Order for Adjournment

Imagine your shock if, while on your way to the theater, let's say--I don't know--maybe you are going to the opera. You are planning to pick up your tickets at will call. You arrive at will call at the appointed moment and say: Yes, I am Senator Pete Ricketts. I am here to pick up my opera tickets.

Al GreenDemocrat, Texas

Still I Rise

And still I rise, and today, in the name of we the people. I rise censored, Mr. Speaker, but not silenced. I rise as a unbought, unbossed, liberated Democrat--some would also add unelected liberated Democrat. My friends over on the racist radio say that proudly, and they have a lot of alacrity when they say it. They seem to say it because they seem to think that somehow they played a role in it happening.

Bernard SandersIndependent, Vermont

Artificial Intelligence (Executive Session)

A couple of years ago, as you may recall, there was a movie--a film--that came out called ``Don't Look Up,'' starring Jennifer Lawrence and Leonardo DiCaprio.

David SchweikertRepublican, Arizona

Truth About Math

Let's try something I have never done before, but I also need to sort of lock something down. Mr. Speaker, if there is anyone from your staff watching--and we said we would make it public--…

Tim KaineDemocrat, Virginia

Expressing the Sense of the Senate That Ghislaine Maxwell Should Not Be Granted a Presidential Pardon or Any Form of Clemency for Her Crimes With Jeffrey Epstein Relating to the Sexual Exploitation...

I rise to speak to what Americans all over this country are deeply feeling at this moment.

Jodey C. ArringtonRepublican, Texas

Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2027

The American people suffered through 4 years of lawlessness, incompetence, and habitual failure under Joe Biden and Democratic leadership, one self-inflicted disaster after another: border chaos, rampant crime, feckless foreign policy, spending-induced inflation that we haven't seen in a half a century, a crushing cost-of- living crisis, and the worst regressive tax on working families in this country.

Lois FrankelDemocrat, Florida

National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027

Let me just start by expressing my extreme respect for my chairman, Mr. Diaz-Balart, our subcommittee, and the staff.

Kevin KileyIndependent, California

America 250

Many Californians have been shocked to learn that our State legislature and Governor just imposed what the California Tax Foundation calls ``the largest tax increase in State history.''

J. French HillRepublican, Arkansas

Main Street Capital Access Act

Pursuant to House Resolution 1438, I call up the bill (H.R. 6955) and ask for its immediate consideration by the House.

Maxine WatersDemocrat, California

Main Street Capital Access Act

Let me start by saying that we all care about community banks and credit unions.

Lisa MurkowskiRepublican, Alaska

Native Children Commission Implementation Act (Executive Session)

I come to the floor this evening to speak about legislation that I have recently introduced as chairman of the Indian Affairs Committee, alongside my friend Vice Chairman Schatz. The bill that we have introduced is the Native Children Commission Implementation Act.

Jennifer L. McClellanDemocrat, Virginia

Honoring the Life and Legacy of Congressman John Lewis

This week's Congressional Black Caucus Special Order hour is in honor of the life and legacy of civil rights leader and our former colleague, Congressman John R. Lewis, as we mark the sixth anniversary of his passing last week.