Legislative Activity

This resolution expresses the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the passing of former Vice President Richard B. Cheney. It directs the Clerk to formally communicate this sentiment to the Senate and send a copy to the family. As a mark of respect, the House will adjourn for the day.

This bill provides fiscal year 2026 appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, along with key science agencies like NASA and the NSF. It allocates funding for trade enforcement, scientific research, law enforcement operations, and federal prisons. Furthermore, the Act imposes numerous policy restrictions across these agencies regarding spending transparency, technology purchases, social issues, and specific regulatory enforcement actions.

This bill formally notifies the President of the United States that the House of Representatives has elected Mike Johnson as Speaker and Kevin McCumber as Clerk. These individuals will serve in these roles for the duration of the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress.