Floor Action: The House and Senate are in session this week.
The House must pass the remaining FY 2026 spending bill (Department of Homeland Security) or another extension by February 13 to prevent a partial government shutdown.
Mark-Ups:
Veterans- On Thursday, the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee will consider a number of bills, including H.R. 2148, the Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, and Retirement Act.
Hearings:
Child Care- On Thursday, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee will hold a hearing to examine preventing fraud in child care assistance programs.
Women’s History- On Tuesday, the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands will hold a legislative hearing on a number of bills, including H.R. 1329, the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum.
Domestic Violence
S. 3764—Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)/Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions(02/03/2026)—A bill to amend the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act to make improvements. Cosponsors: 0 Republicans, 1 Democrat
H.R. 7333—Rep. Lucy McBath (D-GA)/Education and Workforce; Energy and Commerce (02/03/2026)—A bill to amend the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act to make improvements. Cosponsors: 2 Republicans, 1 Democrat
Judiciary
H. Res. 599—Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH)/Foreign Relations(02/05/2026)—A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that protecting and advancing the rights of women and girls in the Republic of Haiti is critical to the success of Haiti’s transition from crisis and its future stability, condemning the failure to center women’s leadership and distinct needs to date, and calling for urgent measures to secure all human rights of women and girls in Haiti. Cosponsors: 2 Republicans, 1 Democrat
Tax Policy
S. 3770—Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ)/Finance(02/03/2026)—A bill to make new child payments, to provide for American Dream Accounts, and for other purposes. Cosponsors: 0 Republicans, 0 Democrats
