S. 254 - A bill to amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to protect the cultural practices and livelihoods of producers of Alaska Native handicrafts and marine mammal ivory products. Signed into law on June 12, 2026 as Public Law 119-99. Congress.gov Link

S. 4822 - Saving the OOI Act: A bill to prohibit the National Science Foundation from using Federal funds to descope or decommission the Ocean Observatories Initiative instruments. Passed the Senate on June 17, 2026. Congress.gov Link

S. 4828 - Declaration of Independence Reaffirmation Act of 2026: A bill to reaffirm the Declaration of Independence as an Organic Law of the United States. Passed the Senate on June 18, 2026. Congress.gov Link

S. 2585 - MAP for Broadband Funding Act: A bill to modernize and improve the Broadband Funding Map in order to promote the most efficient use of Federal funds for broadband deployment. Passed the Senate with an amendment on June 18, 2026. Congress.gov Link

Vote No. EX. 172 (June 15, 2026): The Senate confirmed Justin D. Smith, of Missouri, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit by a vote of 48 yeas to 43 nays. Official Record

Vote No. 173 (June 16, 2026): The Senate rejected a motion to proceed to S.J. Res. 190, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the executive branch rule relating to "Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals," failing 46 yeas to 48 nays. Official Record

Vote No. 174 (June 16, 2026): The Senate rejected a motion to discharge the Committee on Foreign Relations from further consideration of S.J. Res. 172, which aimed to direct the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities within or against Iran, failing 47 yeas to 48 nays. Official Record

Vote No. EX. 177 (June 17, 2026): The Senate confirmed the nomination of Michelle Steel, of California, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Korea by a vote of 55 yeas to 39 nays. Official Record

Vote No. 180 (June 18, 2026): The Senate invoked cloture on a motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 6644 (21st Century Road to Housing Act) with a substitute amendment, passing 84 yeas to 8 nays. Official Record

Committee on the Budget (June 16, 2026): Hearing to examine the nomination of Hal Duncan, of Texas, to be Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget. Key Takeaway: The nominee testified and answered questions regarding federal budget management strategies and agency oversight before moving to full Senate consideration.

Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: Subcommittee on Education and the American Family (June 16, 2026): Hearing to examine the future of K-12 education in the age of artificial intelligence. Key Takeaway: Witnesses testified on the critical operational need to support school districts as they ethically integrate AI tools into contemporary curriculums.

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (June 17, 2026): Hearing to examine the comprehensive state of United States territories. Key Takeaway: Governors and leaders from Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands detailed infrastructure and unique resource demands required from the federal government.

S. 4784 - Sponsored by the Senate Committee on Armed Services (reported out), authorizing fiscal year 2027 appropriations for military activities of the Department of Defense and military construction.

S. 4822 - Sponsored by Sen. Schumer (or introduced directly to floor), prohibiting the National Science Foundation from using federal funds to descope or decommission instruments part of the Ocean Observatories Initiative.

H.R. 9310 - Sponsored by the House Committee on Appropriations (reported out), making federal appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027.

21st Century Road to Housing Act Final Vote: The Senate will resume post-cloture consideration of the House message to accompany H.R. 6644 on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., with a final vote on adoption scheduled for 5:30 p.m.

War Powers / Iran Debate: Per a unanimous-consent agreement, the Senate will discharge and debate H. Con. Res. 86—directing the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran—with a vote on final adoption slated to occur no later than Thursday, June 25, 2026.

Semiquincentennial Time Capsule Ceremony: Emancipation Hall will host a congressional dedication ceremony on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, to dedicate the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule.

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