Congressional Record

Monday, June 22, 2026

Vol. 172, No. 104 · 119th Congress, 2nd session

House of Representatives

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The House met at noon and was called to order by the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. Simpson).

Designation of the Speaker Pro Tempore

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The SPEAKER pro tempore laid before the House the following communication from the Speaker:

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June 22, 2026. I hereby appoint the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Speaker pro tempore on this day. Mike Johnson, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Prayer

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Pastor Zack Randles, Waterfront Church, Washington, D.C., offered the following prayer: Awesome, Almighty God, we come before You today remembering the words of Psalm 8:3-6 and gaining the perspective that comes from it. The Scripture says: When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the Moon and the stars, which You have set in place, what is man that You are mindful of him? The Son of Man that You care for him. You made him a little lower than the heavenly beings, and crowned him with glory and honor. You made him ruler over the works of Your hands and put everything under his feet. These are comforting words, especially when we have impossible tasks ahead of us. When we consider You, O God, and what You are capable of, it gives us peace to proceed and courage to lead. Thank you for helping us with the big, dramatic pieces of the universe. When something is too big for us, it is never too big for You. Thank you for helping us with the intricate things of this world. In sensitive, personal matters of the heart and mind, shine Your light of truth and reveal insight from the inmost place leading us to freedom. God, thank you for the reminder that You have made us for this moment with Heavenly precision and authority to act. May we go through the day mindful of You, inspired and hopeful. I pray all this in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen.

The Journal

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The SPEAKER pro tempore

Pursuant to clause 13 of rule I, the Journal of the last day's proceedings is approved.

Pledge of Allegiance

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The SPEAKER pro tempore

The Chair will lead the House in the Pledge of Allegiance. The SPEAKER pro tempore led the Pledge of Allegiance as follows:
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I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

Adjournment

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The SPEAKER pro tempore

Pursuant to clause 13 of rule I, the House stands adjourned until noon tomorrow for morning-hour debate and 2 p.m. for legislative business.

Thereupon (at 12 o'clock and 2 minutes p.m.), under its previous order, the House adjourned until Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at noon for morning-hour debate.

Executive Communications, Etc.

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Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive communications were taken from the Speaker's table and referred as follows:

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EC-3855. A letter from the Chief, Division of Interpretations and Regulations, Office of Labor-Management Standards, Department of Labor, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Labor Organization Annual Financial Reports (RIN: 1245-AA10) received June 8, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Education and Workforce. EC-3856. A letter from the Senior Bureau Official, Bureau of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting Department Notification Number: RSAT 26-37, pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. EC-3857. A letter from the Senior Bureau Official, Bureau of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting Department Notification Number: RSAT 26-63, pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. EC-3858. A letter from the Senior Bureau Official, Bureau of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting Department Notification Number: RSAT 26-50, pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. EC-3859. A letter from the Senior Bureau Official, Bureau of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting Department Notification Number: RSAT 26-47, pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. EC-3860. A letter from the Senior Bureau Official, Bureau of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting Department Notification Number: RSAT 26-64, pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. EC-3861. A letter from the Senior Bureau Official, Bureau of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting Department Notification Number: RSAT 26-73, pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. EC-3862. A letter from the Senior Bureau Official, Bureau of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting Department Notification Number: RSAT 26-0Y, pursuant to Section 36(b)(5)(C) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. EC-3863. A letter from the Senior Bureau Official, Bureau of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting Department Notification Number: RSAT 26-39, pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. EC-3864. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting DC Act 26-331, "Open Meetings Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2026", pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 813); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. EC-3865. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting DC Act 26-332, "Arena Safety Conformity Temporary Amendment Act of 2026", pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 813); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. EC-3866. A letter from the Director, Office of the White House Liaison, Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce, transmitting eighteen notifications of a vacancy, nomination, action on nomination, or change in previously submitted reported information, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 3349(a); Public Law 105-277, Sec. 151(b); (112 Stat. 2681-614); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. EC-3867. A letter from the General Counsel, Office of Management and Budget, transmitting a notification of a nomination, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 3349(a); Public Law 105-277, Sec. 151(b); (112 Stat. 2681-614); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. EC-3868. A letter from the Division Chief, Office of Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, Department of Justice, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Revising Machine Gun Definition in Response to Supreme Court Decision [ATF No.: 2024R-01F] (RIN: 1140-AA60) received June 3, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on the Judiciary. EC-3869. A letter from the Manager, Legal Litigation and Support, AGC-010, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Various Helicopters [Docket No.: FAA-2026-2297; Project Identifier AD-2025-00184-R; Amendment 39-23366; AD 2026-11-05] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 8, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-3870. A letter from the Manager, Legal Litigation and Support, AGC-010, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2026-4645; Project Identifier MCAI-2026-00451-T; Amendment 39-23365; AD 2026-11-04] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 8, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-3871. A letter from the Manager, Legal Litigation and Support, AGC-010, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A. Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2025-3993; Project Identifier MCAI-2025-00630-A; Amendment 39-23358; AD 2026-10-18] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 8, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-3872. A letter from the Manager, Legal Litigation and Support, AGC-010, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments [Docket No.: 31665; Amdt. No.: 4219] received June 8, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-3873. A letter from the Manager, Legal Litigation and Support, AGC-010, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments [Docket No.: 31666; Amdt. No.: 4220] received June 8, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-3874. A letter from the Manager, Legal Litigation and Support, AGC-010, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2025-3988; Project Identifier MCAI-2025-00443-T; Amendment 39-23353; AD 2026-10-13] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 8, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-3875. A letter from the Manager, Legal Litigation and Support, AGC-010, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2025-2544; Project Identifier MCAI-2025-00531-T; Amendment 39-23355; AD 2026-10-15] (RIN: 2120-AA 64) received June 8, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-3876. A letter from the Manager, Legal Litigation and Support, AGC-010, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2026-2286; Project Identifier MCAI-2025-01556-T; Amendment 39-23357; AD 2026-10-17] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 8, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-3877. A letter from the Manager, Legal Litigation and Support, AGC-040, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Goodrich Cabin Attendant Seats [Docket No.: FAA-2025-1360; Project Identifier AD-2024-00710-Q,T; Amendment 39-23345; AD 2026-10-05] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 8, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-3878. A letter from the Manager, Legal Litigation and Support, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2025-3422; Project Identifier AD-2025-00763-T; Amendment 39-23354; AD 2026-10-14] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 8, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-3879. A letter from the Manager, Legal Litigation and Support, AGC-010, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Honda Aircraft Company LLC Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2026-0020; Project Identifier AD-2025-01374-A; Amendment 39-23342; AD 2026-10-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 8, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-3880. A letter from the Manager, Legal Litigation and Support, AGC-010, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG [Docket No.: FAA-2026-4635; Project Identifier MCAI-2025-00213-E; Amendment 39-23346; AD 2026-10-06] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 8, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-3881. A letter from the Federal Register Liaison, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- Guidance on Qualified Long-Term Care Distributions [Notice 2026-33] received June 8, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and Means. EC-3882. A letter from the Section Chief, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- Alternative Method for Carrying Broker-Dealers to Comply Certain Nonbank Trustee Rules [Notice 2026-32] received June 8, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and Means.

Public Bills and Resolutions

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Under clause 2 of rule XII, public bills and resolutions of the following titles were introduced and severally referred, as follows:

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By Mr. WALBERG: H.R. 9381. A bill to direct the Bureau of Labor Statistics to report on the usage of artificial intelligence in the workplace; to the Committee on Education and Workforce. By Mr. KENNEDY of New York: H.R. 9382. A bill to require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to link together applications of family members throughout the NEXUS application process, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security. By Mr. CAREY (for himself, Ms. Moore of Wisconsin, Ms. Tenney, Ms. Sewell, Mr. Moran, Ms. DelBene, Mr. Yakym, Mr. Beyer, Mr. Miller of Ohio, and Mr. Horsford): H.R. 9383. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules with respect to the net operating losses of certain financial institutions; to the Committee on Ways and Means. By Mrs. DINGELL: H.R. 9384. A bill to amend the Stephen Beck, Jr., ABLE Act of 2014 to adjust the amounts in ABLE accounts excluded from consideration with respect to the Supplemental Security Income Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. By Mr. FITZGERALD: H.R. 9385. A bill to prohibit entities integral to the national interests of the United States from participating in any foreign sustainability due diligence regulation, including the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive of the European Union, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By Ms. NORTON: H.R. 9386. A bill to establish the United States Commission on an Open Society with Security; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By Mr. WIED (for himself, Mr. Riley of New York, Mr. Van Orden, Ms. Tenney, Mr. Rose, Mr. Schweikert, and Mr. Tiffany): H.R. 9387. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure consumer choice by requiring truthful labeling of lab-created butter, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Constitutional Authority Statement

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Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, the following statements are submitted regarding the specific powers granted to Congress in the Constitution to enact the accompanying bill or joint resolution.

Additional Sponsors

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Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors were added to public bills and resolutions, as follows:

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H.R. 40: Mr. Figures. H.R. 885: Mrs. Miller of Illinois. H.R. 1267: Mrs. Harshbarger. H.R. 1340: Mr. Kennedy of New York. H.R. 1464: Ms. Escobar. H.R. 1631: Mr. Soto. H.R. 2120: Mr. Cisneros. H.R. 2333: Mr. Krishnamoorthi and Ms. Pingree. H.R. 2344: Mr. Figures. H.R. 2366: Ms. Dexter and Mr. Vasquez. H.R. 2547: Mr. McDowell. H.R. 2956: Mr. Bell. H.R. 3164: Mr. Wittman and Mr. Evans of Colorado. H.R. 3276: Mr. Deluzio. H.R. 3288: Mr. Fitzpatrick. H.R. 3757: Mr. Bell, Ms. Strickland, Ms. Lee of Pennsylvania, and Ms. Jayapal. H.R. 3808: Ms. Balint. H.R. 3810: Mr. Allen. H.R. 3930: Mr. Ruiz. H.R. 4129: Mr. Lawler. H.R. 4306: Ms. McBride. H.R. 4718: Ms. Budzinski, Ms. McBride, and Mr. Moore of Utah. H.R. 4882: Mr. Bell. H.R. 5168: Mr. Bell. H.R. 5434: Mr. Foster. H.R. 5490: Mr. Wilson of South Carolina. H.R. 5505: Mrs. Houchin. H.R. 5736: Mr. Bacon. H.R. 5745: Mr. Weber of Texas. H.R. 5791: Mr. Bell. H.R. 6152: Mrs. Harshbarger. H.R. 6396: Mr. Ciscomani. H.R. 6766: Mr. Stauber, Mr. Evans of Colorado, Mr. Davis of Illinois, and Mr. Moolenaar. H.R. 6849: Ms. Jacobs and Mr. Liccardo. H.R. 6958: Mr. Vasquez. H.R. 7802: Ms. Chu. H.R. 7867: Mr. Lawler and Mr. Moulton. H.R. 7976: Mr. Larsen of Washington. H.R. 7977: Ms. Wasserman Schultz. H.R. 8041: Mr. Bell. H.R. 8048: Ms. Randall. H.R. 8060: Ms. Norton. H.R. 8081: Ms. Balint. H.R. 8236: Mr. Carter of Georgia. H.R. 8476: Mrs. Miller of Illinois and Mr. Lawler. H.R. 8538: Mr. Rose. H.R. 8606: Mr. Cleaver. H.R. 8644: Mr. McGovern. H.R. 8730: Mr. Bergman. H.R. 8743: Mr. Allen. H.R. 8791: Mr. Moran, Mrs. Foushee, Mr. Baird, and Mrs. McBath. H.R. 8822: Ms. Omar. H.R. 8823: Ms. Omar. H.R. 8884: Mr. Wittman. H.R. 8891: Mrs. Miller of West Virginia. H.R. 8914: Ms. Simon. H.R. 8950: Mr. Bell. H.R. 8990: Mr. Hunt. H.R. 9018: Mr. Larson of Connecticut. H.R. 9032: Mr. Figures. H.R. 9076: Ms. Tlaib. H.R. 9097: Mrs. Radewagen and Mr. Baird. H.R. 9131: Ms. Hageman. H.R. 9132: Ms. Hageman. H.R. 9199: Mr. Jackson of Texas. H.R. 9231: Ms. Friedman. H.R. 9232: Mr. Crenshaw. H.R. 9236: Mrs. Spartz. H.R. 9237: Ms. Tenney, Mr. Ciscomani, Mrs. Radewagen, Mr. Luttrell, and Mr. Stauber. H.R. 9289: Ms. Hoyle of Oregon, Mr. Espaillat, and Mr. Deluzio. H.R. 9298: Mr. Kustoff. H.R. 9327: Mr. Davis of North Carolina. H.R. 9363: Mrs. Trahan and Mrs. Houchin. H.R. 9367: Mr. Carey. H.R. 9368: Mr. Carey. H.R. 9370: Mr. Case, Mr. Panetta, Mr. Hernandez, Mr. Liccardo, and Ms. Dexter. H. Res. 50: Mr. Mann. H. Res. 1219: Mr. Harder of California and Mr. Meuser. H. Res. 1373: Mr. Auchincloss.