Floor Action: The House and Senate are in session this week.
It has been ten days since the Department of Homeland Security’s federal funding lapsed, and there is a partial federal government shut down.
On Tuesday, President Trump will deliver his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress.
Mark-Ups:
Judiciary– On Thursday, the Senate Judiciary Committee will consider a number of bills, including H.R. 6719, the Combating Online Predators Act; S. 3394, the SAFE Act, and S. 3398, the Stop Sextortion Act.
Hearings:
Family Support- On Tuesday, the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections will hold a hearing on “Balancing Careers and Care: Examining Innovative Approaches to Paid Leave.”
Child Care
H.R. 7610—Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI)/Ways and Means (02/20/2026)—A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a credit for adult child caregivers. Cosponsors: 1 Republican, 0 Democrats
H.R. 7637—Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI)/Education and Workforce (02/20/2026)—A bill to amend the Head Start Act to improve the Act. Cosponsors: 0 Republicans, 32 Democrats
Judiciary
H.R. 7624—Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC)/Financial Services (02/20/2026)—A bill to prohibit certain sex offenders from entering or using the services of certain domestic violence and homeless shelters, and for other purposes. Cosponsors: 0 Republicans, 0 Democrats
