The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 10 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and the President pro tempore led the
Senate in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United
States of America.
Legislative Business (Thursday, February
26)
H.R. 972 (Rep. Titus):
A bill to amend the Sloan Canyon National
Conservation Area Act to adjust the boundary of the Sloan Canyon National
Conservation Area, and for other purposes.
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Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous
Consent.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
H.R. 2815 (Rep. Begich):
A bill to provide equitable treatment for the
people of the Village Corporation established for the Native Village of
Saxman, Alaska, and for other purposes.
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Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous
Consent.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
H.R. 6644 (Rep. Hill):
A bill a bill to increase the supply of housing in
America, and for other purposes.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
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Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.
S. 1070 (Sen. Ernst):
A bill to establish a National STEM Week to
promote American innovation and enhance STEM education pathways for all
students, including those in rural, urban, and underserved communities.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S. 2245 (Sen. Baldwin):
A bill to amend the Digital Coast Act to improve
the acquisition, integration, and accessibility of data of the Digital
Coast program and to extend the program.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 617 (Sen. Kaine):
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of
"Career and Technical Education Month".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 618 (Sen. Blunt Rochester):
A resolution recognizing the importance of career
and technical education ("CTE") educators and work-based learning
coordinators in delivering high-quality CTE, preparing students for success
in the workplace, the classroom, and in life, and supporting dynamic
workforce pipelines that enable the United States to grow and lead in
critical economic sectors.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 619 (Sen. Sullivan):
A resolution designating February 16, 2026, as
"National Elizabeth Peratrovich Day".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 620 (Sen. Barrasso):
A resolution designating February 28, 2026, as
"Rare Disease Day".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 621 (Sen. Collins):
A resolution designating the week of February 23
through February 27, 2026, as "National Public Schools Week".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 622 (Sen. Young):
A resolution expressing support for the
designation of February 21 through February 28, 2026, as "National FFA
Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in
developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will
change the world, and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the chartering of
the State of Alaska as a State FFA Association.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.