Legislative Leader for Prayer

House Appropriations Committee Chair Tom Cole expressed optimism that the remainder of the 2026 fiscal year appropriations would be passed after the government shutdown.

Senator Josh Hawley introduced legislation to classify AI systems as products to increase accountability and hold companies responsible for harms to children.

Senator Tim Kaine introduced an unsuccessful resolution to halt the president’s administration from striking drug cartel vessels in the Caribbean under the War Powers Act.

Congressman McGovern joined his colleague in introducing a bipartisan resolution supporting freedom of religion or belief as an international human right.

The U.S. Senate passed a bill introduced by Senator Mullin that will strengthen the cybersecurity of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline system.

Senator Elizabeth Warren has proposed increased regulations on partnerships between banks and those who provide financial technology, such as online banking.

Senator Fetterman said that his party needs to “turn the temperature down“ on political rhetoric after continued commentary describing President Trump as “Hitler.“

Representative Tom Emmer of Minnesota said his state needs to repeal its “trans refuge” law and that the transgender shooter who attacked the school in Minneapolis should never had a gun due to red flag laws.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York has warned that pocket rescissions requested by President Trump’s administration threaten funding for the coming fiscal year.