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Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Time (ET)	Session
4:00 pm	H.J. Res. 104 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5 United States Code of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Miles City Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment.; H.J. Res. 105 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5 United States Code of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to North Dakota Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Re Committee on Rules
5:00 pm	Fiscal Year 2026 Labor Health and Human Services Education and Related Agencies Bill Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies

Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Time (ET)	Session
10:00 am	H.R. 1736 Mr. Pfluger the Generative AI Terrorism Risk Assessment Act; H.R. 2212 Mr. Mackenzie the DHS Intelligence Rotational Assignment Program and Law Enforcement Support Act; H.R. 2259 Mr. Tony Gonzales of Texas the National Strategy for School Security Act of 2025; H.R. 2261 Mr. Hernández the Strengthening Oversight of DHS Intelligence Act; H.R. 5062 Ms. Johnson of Texas the Pipeline Security Act; H.R. 5078 Mr. Ogles the Protecting Information by Local Leaders f Committee on Homeland Security
10:00 am	Europes Threat to American Speech and Innovation Committee on the Judiciary
10:00 am	Wired for Growth: How Expanding Broadband Can Revitalize Rural Small Businesses. Committee on Small Business
10:00 am	the Fiscal Year 2026 Views and Estimates of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure; ANS to H.R. 4669 the Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025; and ANS to H.R. 5061 the Counter-UAS Authority Security Safety and Reauthorization Act Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
10:15 am	"Foundations First: Reclaiming Reading and Math through Proven Instruction" Committee on Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education
10:15 am	Examining Opportunities to Advance American Health Care through the Use of Artificial Intelligence Technologies Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health
10:15 am	Legislative Hearing on the following bills: H.R. 280 Rep. Hageman Combatting Obstruction Against Leasing Act of 2025 or the COAL Act of 2025 H.R. 1366 Rep. Amodei Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2025 H.R. 3872 Rep. Fallon Mineral Extraction for Renewable Industry and Critical Applications Act of 2025 or the MERICA Act of 2025 H.R. 4018 Rep. Ezell To unleash Americas offshore critical minerals and resources. H.R. 4068 Rep. Collins Streamlining NEPA for Coal Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources
10:30 am	Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Services and General Government Bill Committee on Appropriations
2:00 pm	Legislative Hearing on 5 bills Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries

Friday, September 5, 2025
Time (ET)	Session
10:00 am	Field Hearing: Oversight hearing titled The Great American Outdoors Act: Modernizing and Maintaining National Parks to Celebrate Americas 250th Birthday Committee on Natural Resources

Monday, September 8, 2025
Time (ET)	Session
2:00 pm	H.R. 3838- Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026; H.R. 3486- Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025 Committee on Rules

Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Time (ET)	Session
10:15 am	Oversight hearing on: The State of Our Nations Federal Forests Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands
10:15 am	"Unmasking Union Antisemitism" Committee on Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions
10:15 am	Public Safety Communications in the United States Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology
10:30 am	Various Measures Committee on Small Business
11:00 am	Fiscal Year 2026 Labor Health and Human Services Education and Related Agencies Bill Committee on Appropriations
2:00 pm	Building the American Dream: Examining Affordability Choice and Security in Appliance and Buildings Policies. Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy
2:00 pm	Untapped Talent in America: Removing Barriers to Work and Supporting Opportunity for Individuals with Disabilities Committee on Ways and Means Subcommittee on Social Security
2:00 pm	Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 681 Rep. Keating To amend the Act of August 9 1955 commonly known as the "Long-Term Leasing Act" to authorize leases of up to 99 years for land held in trust for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head Aquinnah and for other purposes H.R. 3654 Rep. Randall Tribal Emergency Response Resources Act H.R. 3903 Rep. Begich Chugach Alaska Land Exchange Oil Spill Recovery Act of 2025 H.R. 3925 Rep. Obernolte Yuhaaviatam of San Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs
2:00 pm	Better Meals Fewer Pills: Making Our Children Healthy Again Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services
2:15 pm	Exploring the Economic Potential of the Golden Age of American Energy Dominance Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations

Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Time (ET)	Session
9:30 am	Leveling the Playing Field: Fostering Opportunities for Small Business Contractors Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure
10:00 am	H.R. 4371 the Kayla Hamilton Act; H.R. 4323 the Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2025;H.R. 3770 the FIREARM Act; H.R. 3592 the Protect LNG Act of 2025; H.R. 4465 To amend chapters 4 10 and 131 of title 5 United States Code as necessary to keep those chapters current and to correct related technical errors; H.R. 4499 To make technical amendments to update statutory references to provisions reclassified to title 34 United States Code and to correct related technical errors; H.R. 45 Committee on the Judiciary
10:00 am	"Water Resources Development Acts Implementation: Review and Oversight of Past Provisions" Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment
10:00 am	the Full Committee to consider the following: 1 H.R. 5183 the District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act; 2 H.R. 2693 the District of Columbia Electronic Transmittal of Legislation Act;3 H.R. 5103 the Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act;4 H.R. 5214 the District of Columbia Cash Bail Reform Act;5 H.R. 5172 the Strong Sentences for Safer D.C. Streets Act;6 H.R. 5242 to repeal D.C.s Incarceration Reduction Amendment Act of 2016 and the Second Chance Ame Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
10:00 am	Legislative hearing on: H.R. 573 Rep. Yakym Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act H.R. 4503 Rep. Johnson ePermit Act H.R. 4776 Rep. Westerman Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act or the SPEED Act Committee on Natural Resources
10:00 am	SST Full Committee Markup Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
10:15 am	"From Playground to Classroom: The Spread of Antisemitism in K-12 Schools" Committee on Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education
10:15 am	Subcommittee Markup of Seven Bills Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health
10:30 am	Fiscal Year 2026 Commerce Justice Science and Related Agencies Bill Committee on Appropriations

Monday, September 15, 2025
Time (ET)	Session
3:00 pm	Oversight: Advancing VA Care Through Artificial Intelligence Committee on Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization
4:00 pm	H.R. 1047 Guaranteeing Reliability through the Interconnection of Dispatchable Power Act; H.R. 3062 Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act; H.R. 3015 National Coal Council Reestablishment Act; H.R. 4922 DC CRIMES Act of 2025; H.R. 5143 District of Columbia Policing Protection Act of 2025; H.R. 5140 To lower the age at which a minor may be tried as an adult for certain criminal offenses in the District of Columbia to 14 years of age.; H.R. 5125 District of Columbia Judic Committee on Rules

Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Time (ET)	Session
10:00 am	Playing God with the Weather A Disastrous Forecast Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency
10:00 am	Pathway to Capital: The Role of SBA Lending in Supporting Main Street America Committee on Small Business
10:15 am	Unleashing Alaskas Extraordinary Resource Potential Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations
10:15 am	Appliance and Building Policies: Restoring the American Dream of Home Ownership and Consumer Choice. Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy
10:15 am	"No More Surprises: Reforming College Pricing for Students and Families" Committee on Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development
1:00 pm	From Protection to Persecution: EPA Enforcement Gone Rogue Under the Biden Administration Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement
2:00 pm	Virtue Signaling vs. Vital Services: Where Tax-Exempt Hospitals are Spending Your Tax Dollars Committee on Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight
2:00 pm	Committee on House Administration Rescheduled Elections Subcommittee Hearing "Maintaining Election Operations in the Face of Natural Disasters Committee on House Administration Subcommittee on Elections
2:00 pm	Unmanned and Unchecked: Confronting the Rising Threat of Malicious Drone Use in America Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance
2:00 pm	Surveying the Threat of Agroterrorism: Perspectives on Food Agriculture and Veterinary Defense Committee on Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology
2:00 pm	From Gridlock to Growth: Permitting Reform Under the Clean Air Act. Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment
2:50 pm	H.R. 5371 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act 2026; H. Res. 719 Honoring the life and legacy of Charles Charlie James Kirk Committee on Rules

Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Time (ET)	Session
9:00 am	Various Measures Committee on Foreign Affairs
10:00 am	Markup of Seven Bills Committee on Energy and Commerce
10:00 am	Oversight of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Committee on the Judiciary
10:00 am	Markup of H.R. 842 H.R. 4313 H.R. 5347 H.R. 5343 H.R. 5349 H.R. 5346 H.R. 5284 H.R. 5345 H.R. 5348 and Views and Estimates Letter to the Committee on the Budget. Committee on Ways and Means
10:00 am	an ANS to H.R. 4183 the Federal Maritime Commission Reauthorization Act of 2025; an ANS to H.R. 3962 the Enhancing Science Treatment and Upkeep of America's Resilient and Important Estuarine Systems ESTUARIES Act; an ANS to H.R. 5301 the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety PIPES Act; and other matters cleared for consideration Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
10:00 am	Opening Doors to Opportunity: The Promise of Expanded School Choice and Alternatives to Four-Year College Degrees Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs
10:00 am	H.R. 1366 Rep. Amodei Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2025 H.R. 2306 Rep. Moolenaar The Adams Memorial-Great American Heroes ActH.R. 2815 Rep. Begich Cape Fox Land Entitlement Finalization Act of 2025H.R. 2916 Rep. Stefanik To authorize ratify and confirm the Agreement of Settlement and Compromise to Resolve the Akwesasne Mohawk Land Claim in the State of New York and for other purposes.H.R. 3692 Rep. Moulton To reauthorize the Young Fishermens Development Committee on Natural Resources
10:15 am	H.R. 1723 the "Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act"; H.R. 2958 the "Balance the Scales Act"; H.R. 2869 the "EBSA Investigations Transparency Act"; H.R. 2844 the "Michael Enzi Voluntary Protection Program Act"; H.R. 3495 the "Direct Seller and Real Estate Agent Harmonization Act"; H.R. 5169 the "Retire through Ownership Act" Committee on Education and Workforce
2:00 pm	Shaping Tomorrow: The Future of Artificial Intelligence Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation
2:00 pm	Streaming Success: Small Businesses in the Age of Digital Influence. Committee on Small Business

Thursday, September 18, 2025
Time (ET)	Session
9:45 am	Examining Policies to Enhance Seniors Access to Breakthrough Medical Technologies Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health
10:00 am	AI at a Crossroads: A Nationwide Strategy or Californication? Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet
10:00 am	Invasion of the Homeland: How China is Using Illegal Marijuana to Build a Criminal Network Across America Committee on Homeland Security Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability
10:00 am	Igniting America's Energy Future: The Promise and Progress of Fusion Power Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Subcommittee on Energy
10:00 am	Legislative hearing on the following bills: H.R. 309 Rep. Nehls National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance Support and Community Outreach Act H.R. 2196 Rep. Hudson To provide for an extension of the legislative authority of the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs. H.R. 4284 Rep. Leger Fernandez Small Cemetery Conveyance Act H.R. 4386 Rep. Walberg To amend the Federal La Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands
10:00 am	Oversight of the District of Columbia Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
2:00 pm	Examining Solutions to Expedite Broadband Permitting Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology

Monday, September 29, 2025
Time (ET)	Session
10:00 am	Victims of Violent Crime Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight

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Time (ET)	Session
10:02 AM	The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to clause 13 of Rule I. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on September 30, 2025.
10:02 AM	PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:01 AM	SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - Pursuant to clause 13 of Rule I, the Journal of the last day's proceedings was approved.
10:00 AM	Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Chaplain Margaret Grun Kibben.
10:00 AM	The Speaker designated the Honorable Adrian Smith to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00 AM	The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

Most Recent Votes

Roll	Date	Bill	Result	Title/(Question)
282	09-19	H RES 719	Passed	Honoring the life and legacy of Charles “Charlie” James Kirk (On Agreeing to the Resolution)
281	09-19	H R 5371	Passed	Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 (On Passage)
280	09-19	H R 5371	Failed	Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 (On Motion to Recommit)
279	09-18	H R 1047	Passed	GRID Power Act (On Passage)
278	09-18	H R 3015	Passed	National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (On Passage)
277	09-18	H R 3062	Passed	Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act (On Passage)
276	09-17	H RES 713	Passed	Censuring Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and removing her from the Committee on Education and Workforce and the Committee on the Budget (On Motion to Table)
275	09-17	H R 5143	Passed	District of Columbia Policing Protection Act (On Passage)
274	09-17	H R 5125	Passed	District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act (On Passage)
273	09-17	H RES 722	Passed	Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5371) Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 719) honoring the life and legacy of Charles “Charlie” James Kirk; and for other purposes (On Agreeing to the Resolution)

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