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Senate Floor Activity - Wednesday, April 29, 2026

The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 12 noon, 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.

The Journal

Pursuant to the order of yesterday, the Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.

Certain Procedures Dispensed With

Pursuant to the order of yesterday, the morning hour being deemed expired, and the times for the recognition of the two leaders being reserved.

Transaction of Morning Business

The following transactions of morning business occurred on today.

Legislative Business (Wednesday, April 29)

S. 874 (Sen. Peters): A bill to ensure that whistleblowers, including contractors, are protected from retaliation when a Federal employee orders a reprisal, and for other purposes.
-- Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

S. 1199 (Sen. Ernst): A bill to extend the statute of limitations for fraud under certain pandemic programs, and for other purposes.
-- Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
-- The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
-- Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S.Amdt. 5440 (Sen. Ernst): In the nature of a substitute.
-- Amendment SA 5440 proposed by Senator Ernst.
-- Amendment SA 5440 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

S.Amdt. 5441 (Sen. Markey): To require a report on Department of Justice activity relating to certain programs.
-- Amendment SA 5441 proposed by Senator Ernst for Senator Markey to Amendment SA 5440.
-- Amendment SA 5441 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.


S. 1318 (Sen. Moran): A bill to direct the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish a program to identify American-Jewish servicemembers buried in United States military cemeteries overseas under markers that incorrectly represent their religion and heritage, and for other purposes.
-- Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.

S. 2232 (Sen. Markey): A bill to expand the surety bond program under the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, and for other purposes.
-- Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

S. 2280 (Sen. Justice): A bill to transfer administrative jurisdiction over certain parcels of Federal land in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, and for other purposes.
-- Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
-- Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

S. 2975 (Sen. Cruz): A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to enhance the safety of pipeline transportation, and for other purposes.
-- Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

S.J.Res. 99 (Sen. Rosen): A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services relating to "Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents".
-- Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 50. Record Vote Number: 111

S.J.Res. 139 (Sen. Bennet): A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Air Plan Disapproval; Colorado; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".
-- Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 52. Record Vote Number: 110

S.Res. 701 (Sen. Cortez Masto): A resolution designating the week of April 20 through 26, 2026, as "National Dark Sky Week".
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 702 (Sen. Coons): A resolution commending the American Chemical Society on the occasion of its 150th anniversary and recognizing its many years of service to the United States.
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 703 (Sen. Ernst): A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 3, 2026, through May 9, 2026, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 704 (Sen. Grassley): A resolution supporting the mission and goals of National Fentanyl Awareness Day in 2026, including increasing individual and public awareness of the impact of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills on families and young people.
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 705 (Sen. Tillis): A resolution commending the "Donut Dollies" for their patriotic service and steadfast support of United States servicemembers in combat and honoring their extraordinary contributions to the morale and well-being of United States servicemembers during wartime.
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Executive Business (Wednesday, April 29)

PN730-14: Robert Cekada, of Florida, to be Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
-- Considered by Senate.
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 59 - 39. Record Vote Number: 109

Adjournment

Under the authority of the order of today, at 7:07 p.m, the Presiding Officer (Mr. Justice in the chair) declared the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. tomorrow.