House
4:00 PM ET
The Rules Committee considered a Senate amendment to H.R. 7148, funding five government divisions for the full year and providing a two-week continuing resolution for DHS.
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Feb 2 – Feb 6, 2026 · 35 hearings on the schedule that week. Entries link to transcripts and summaries where they exist.
4:00 PM ET
The Rules Committee considered a Senate amendment to H.R. 7148, funding five government divisions for the full year and providing a two-week continuing resolution for DHS.
10:00 AM ET
The committee rejected Rep. Jayapal's (D, WA) amendment to remove the two-thirds tax increase requirement on an 8-9 vote and defeated two other Democratic amendments.
10:00 AM ET
David Schenker (Taube Senior Fellow, The Washington Institute for Near East Policy) testified the Lebanese Armed Forces have not established total control south of the Litani River.
10:00 AM ET
NIH Director Bhattacharya (Witness) announced an immediate overhaul of the child and adolescent vaccine schedule, reducing recommended vaccines from 17 to 11 diseases to re-establish public trust.
10:15 AM ET
FERC is streamlining energy infrastructure permitting, exploring blanket authorizations for LNG and hydropower, and directed PJM to establish clear rules for co-located data centers to ensure reliability.
10:15 AM ET
The subcommittee acknowledged AI's transformative impact on workplaces, with bipartisan agreement on the need for balanced policy that protects workers while fostering innovation and economic growth.
10:15 AM ET
Chairman Luttrell (R-TX-8) demanded the VA provide a cost estimate for the Love Lives On Act within 24 hours, expressing strong disapproval of the VA's current stance.
10:15 AM ET
The hearing urged the Senate to pass the bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act, already approved by the House, to implement urgent reforms for wildfire prevention and community protection after the devastating L.A. fires.
2:00 PM ET
Federal economic development programs often fail tribes due to fragmentation, administrative burdens, and agencies' lack of understanding, hindering tribal self-determination and investment.
10:30 AM ET
Inspector General John Walk presented the USDA OIG's FY2025 budget request of $111.5 million, emphasizing oversight of new legislative funding and ongoing efforts against fraud.
3:00 PM ET
Closed to the public — no transcript.
9:30 AM ET
S.90, the Historic Roadways Protection Act, and S.446, prohibiting wilderness designation in Big Cypress National Preserve, both passed out of committee on roll call votes.
10:00 AM ET
TikTok documents revealed the company changed global content moderation rules, including censoring U.S. political speech, to comply with the European Digital Services Act.
10:00 AM ET
The committee favorably reported eight bills, including the contentious Incentivize Savings Act (H.R. 5438) by a 25-19 vote, and several bipartisan government efficiency measures.
10:00 AM ET
Senators and industry witnesses largely agreed on the urgent need for a federal regulatory framework for autonomous vehicles to ensure safety, innovation, and U.S. leadership.
10:00 AM ET
The committee favorably reported S.J. Res. 102, disapproving the D.C. Council's Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.
10:00 AM ET
The committee adopted numerous amendments to the NASA Reauthorization Act of 2026, demonstrating strong bipartisan support for strengthening U.S. leadership in space exploration and science.
10:00 AM ET
Secretary Bessent outlined FSOC's 2025 report, emphasizing economic growth and security through regulatory modernization, cybersecurity, Treasury market stability, and responsible AI use, shifting from broad vulnerability assessments.
2:00 PM ET
Republicans praised SEC Chairman Atkins for restoring accountability and due process, shifting the agency back to its core mission of investor protection and capital formation.
10:00 AM ET
The subcommittee examined four wildlife bills on big cats, Yellowstone fish bypass, Alaska Native art, and urban bird habitat without taking a vote.
10:15 AM ET
Republicans highlighted the "Working Families Tax Cut" (HR 1) as a key reform, introducing federal loan caps for graduate students and accountability measures tying funding to student postgraduate earnings.
10:15 AM ET
Nominees for ATF Director Robert Cekada and four District Court judges were examined, with Republicans stressing judicial restraint and Democrats raising concerns about administration policies.
2:30 PM ET
The hearing introduced five nominees for federal judgeships and ATF Director Robert Cekada, who were questioned on their qualifications, judicial philosophies, and commitment to the rule of law.
10:15 AM ET
Congress initiated the reauthorization process for FirstNet, a critical public safety broadband network, with bipartisan support, as its statutory authority is set to expire in early 2027.
2:00 PM ET
The subcommittee adopted five bipartisan bills to enhance the physical and cybersecurity of the nation's electric grid and energy infrastructure, forwarding them to the full committee for further action.
10:30 AM ET
Ambassador Sam Brownback revealed an unprecedented global "war on God" by an alliance of authoritarian regimes, led by China, using sophisticated surveillance to suppress faith worldwide.
2:00 PM ET
The Digital GI Bill program's cost has doubled to over $2 billion, with VA ending MITRE's contract for cost estimates, potentially bringing this function in-house.
2:30 PM ET
New EU legislation mandates a complete phase-out of Russian gas imports by 2027, including barring spot LNG contracts within two months, marking a significant win for transatlantic energy diplomacy.
2:30 PM ET
Committee examined S2098 land transfer and PRC reform bills, with Colville revealing $42M unspent funds amid deaths from denied care.
3:00 PM ET
No video available — no transcript.
4:00 PM ET
Witnesses and Senators strongly advocated for integrating adaptive sports as a core VA mission, citing its profound impact on veteran health and purpose, with VA supporting legislative adjustments.
10:00 AM ET
Secretary Bessent presented FSOC's 2025 report, emphasizing a shift to prioritize economic growth and security, moving away from previous focuses like climate-related financial risk.
10:00 AM ET
The hearing highlighted the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) as a successful, solvent retirement model, but also exposed critical administrative funding limitations causing service delays.
10:15 AM ET
The Committee favorably reported three bipartisan bills—the SAFE Cloud Storage Act, GUARD Act, and Drone Espionage Act—along with three U.S. Attorney nominees to the Senate floor.
2:00 PM ET
Closed to the public — no transcript.
No hearings were on the schedule for Friday.