119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jan 23, 2026
H.R. 6938Signed Into LawEconomics and Public Finance
Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom (R-OK)Introduced Jan 6, 2026
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Became Public Law No: 119-74.
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Became Public Law No: 119-74.
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Signed by President.
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Signed by President.
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Presented to President.
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Presented to President.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 82 - 15. Record Vote Number: 11.
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Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 82 - 15. Record Vote Number: 11.
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Motion by Senator Thune to commit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 4210) fell when cloture on the measure was invoked in Senate.
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All 45 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Jan 23
Became Public Law No: 119-74.
Jan 23
Became Public Law No: 119-74.
Jan 23
Signed by President.
Jan 23
Signed by President.
Jan 22
HOUSEPresented to President.
Jan 22
Presented to President.
Jan 15
SENATEMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Jan 15
SENATEPassed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 82 - 15. Record Vote Number: 11.
Jan 15
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 82 - 15. Record Vote Number: 11.
Jan 15
SENATEMotion by Senator Thune to commit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 4210) fell when cloture on the measure was invoked in Senate.
Jan 15
SENATECloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 85 - 14. Record Vote Number: 10. (CR S230)
Jan 15
SENATEConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S227-249)
Jan 14
SENATEConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S185-218)
Jan 13
SENATECloture motion on the measure presented in Senate.
Jan 13
SENATEMotion by Senator Thune to commit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 4210) made in Senate.
Jan 13
SENATEMeasure laid before Senate by motion.
Jan 13
SENATEMotion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S141-143, S157)
Jan 13
SENATEMotion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
Jan 12
SENATECloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 80 - 13. Record Vote Number: 7. (CR S128)
Jan 12
SENATEMotion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S121-128)
Jan 8
SENATECloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S119)
Jan 8
SENATEMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S119)
Jan 8
SENATERead twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 299.
Jan 8
SENATEReceived in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (Legislative Day January 7, 2026).
Jan 8
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 8
HOUSEOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 397 - 28 (Roll no. 7). (text: CR H151-199)
Jan 8
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 397 - 28 (Roll no. 7). (text: CR H151-199)
Jan 8
HOUSEOn Retaining Divisions B and C Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 419 - 6 (Roll no. 6).
Jan 8
HOUSEMr. Cole moved On Retaining Divisions B and C.
Jan 8
HOUSEOn Retaining Division A Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 375 - 47 (Roll no. 5).
Jan 8
HOUSEMr. Cole moved On Retaining Division A.
Jan 8
HOUSEConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H209-211)
Jan 8
HOUSEPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on retaining Division A of H.R. 6938 and pursuant to H. Res. 977 the yeas and nays were ordered. The Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jan 8
HOUSEPursuant to section 4(a) of H. Res. 977, the Chair will put the question on retaining Division A of the bill, and then retaining Divisions B and C.
Jan 8
HOUSEThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jan 8
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6938.
Jan 8
HOUSERule provides for consideration of H.R. 4593, H.R. 5184 and H.R. 6938. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4593, H.R. 5184, and H.R. 6938 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and provides for one motion to recommit on each bill.
Jan 8
HOUSEConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 977. (consideration: CR H151-205)
Jan 8
HOUSEUNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST - Mr. Cole asked unanimous consent that the question of retaining a portion of the bill on H.R. 6938 may be subject to postponement, as though under clause 8 of rule 20. Agreed to without objection.
Jan 7
HOUSERule H. Res. 977 passed House.
Jan 7
HOUSERules Committee Resolution H. Res. 977 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4593, H.R. 5184 and H.R. 6938. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4593, H.R. 5184, and H.R. 6938 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and provides for one motion to recommit on each bill.
Jan 6
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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.
Jan 6
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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.
Jan 6
Introduced in House
Jan 6
Introduced in House
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