House — August 17, 2026
The August 17, 2026 House Congressional Record was dominated by Extensions of Remarks and routine legislative business rather than floor debate or recorded votes. The most substantive legislative activity was the introduction and referral of a package of new bills and a resolution, spanning wildfire-related prediction markets, rental-market algorithmic pricing, DHS detention oversight, senior investor protections, special education law, radiation exposure compensation, first responder wellness, postal naming, and nonprofit recognition. The House also recorded extensive additional cosponsors for existing measures and received state memorials on public lands, elections, surveillance authorities, veterans, transportation, health research, disaster tax policy, and agriculture-related issues. Members used the Extensions of Remarks section to honor servicemembers, veterans, civic leaders, local institutions, students, athletes, and business leaders. Particularly prominent were tributes to USS Indianapolis survivor Robert P. Gause, the 27th Special Operations Wing at Cannon Air Force Base, former Rep.
Senate — August 17, 2026
The Senate’s August 17, 2026 proceedings were limited to a very brief pro forma session. The chamber convened at 1:30:10 p.m. and adjourned 38 seconds later, with no debate, votes, nominations, or bill activity recorded. The main formal action was the appointment of Senator James C. Justice of West Virginia as Acting President pro tempore by President pro tempore Chuck Grassley.