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Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Bills moved forward 2 times this day: committee reports, floor votes, bills sent to the President and new laws.

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Passed the House 1 bill

H.Res. 977

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to revise the definition of showerhead; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5184) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from enforcing energy efficiency standards applicable to manufactured housing, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6938) making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

214–212 (roll call 3). Sponsor: Erin Houchin R-IN

Reported by committee 1 bill

Approved by a committee and ready for the floor

H.R. 227

Clergy Act

Sponsor: Vince Fong R-CA

Introduced 2 House bills · 0 Senate bills

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H.R. 6955

Main Street Capital Access Act

Sponsor: J. French Hill R-AR

H.R. 6960

Thomas M. Conway Veterans Access to Resources in the Workplace Act

Sponsor: Christopher R. Deluzio D-PA