Congress in September 2026

Haley M. StevensDemocrat, Michigan

Reflecting on the State of Our Union

I rise at this podium on this mid-day week evening as the House is set to adjourn.

David SchweikertRepublican, Arizona

Reality of the Math

I wish I had the magic ability to find the powerful words to try to explain the difficulty of the finances, the reality of the math, and the threat to the Republic, but we are going to try again.

Kevin KileyIndependent, California

Recognizing Firefighters From California's Third Congressional District

In recognition of International Firefighters Day 2026, 11 firefighters from California's Third Congressional District were nominated by their leadership teams to be recognized for going above and beyond the regular call of duty in service to our communities.

Al GreenDemocrat, Texas

Justice for Victims of ICE and CBP

And still I rise, and I rise as I always do, as an unbought, unbossed, liberated, and now emancipated, unelected Democrat.

Brian J. MastRepublican, Florida

Directing the President, Pursuant to Section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to Remove United States Armed Forces from Hostilities with Iran

Pursuant to the order of the House of September 14, 2026, I call up the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 93), directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran, and ask for its immediate consideration in the House.

Jamie RaskinDemocrat, Maryland

National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026

We learned just before coming down to the floor that votes have been canceled for tomorrow suddenly.

Chip RoyRepublican, Texas

Americans Are Asking Questions

Yet again, I am sitting here in an empty Chamber late at night. People have gone home to campaign. I understand that it is campaign season.

Jeff MerkleyDemocrat, Oregon

Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act

We have a challenge--a problem--and that is the President is exercising a line-item veto, and line-item vetoes are unconstitutional because the Constitution assigns the power of the purse to Congress, not to the President of the United States.

Rick ScottRepublican, Florida

Strengthening America's Turning Point Act

I am going to say something that might shock people here: Zohran Mamdani is right. Yes, the socialist mayor of New York City Zohran Mamdani is absolutely right about something that is facing every American right now: Our political system has totally failed the American people and is set to fail the next generation too.

Mark TakanoDemocrat, California

Veterans Benefits

I rise today to highlight for the American people just how badly the Republican majority has failed veterans in this Congress.

Mike LeeRepublican, Utah

Protect College Sports Act of 2026

American voters deserve to have an election system that they can trust. Fair, safe, secure elections are a key hallmark of any society's ability to be able to claim the status of democratic self-rule.

Chris Van HollenDemocrat, Maryland

Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act of 2026

Reserving the right to object, if the Senator from Kentucky wants to bring a bill to the floor to condemn the horrendous terror attacks perpetrated by Hamas on Israel of October 7, we will make common cause. We have done that as a body. Every single Senator in this body has made clear that Hamas committed despicable acts.