[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D511-D513] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY FISCAL YEAR 2027 BUDGET REQUEST Committee on Armed Services: Full Committee held a hearing entitled ``Department of the Navy Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request''. Testimony was heard from Hung Cao, Acting Secretary of the Navy, Department of the Navy; Admiral Daryl Caudle, Chief of Naval Operations, U.S. Navy; and General Eric M. Smith, Commandant, U.S. Marine Corps. SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND INNOVATION POSTURE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation held a hearing entitled ``Science, Technology, and Innovation Posture of the Department of Defense''. Testimony was heard from the following Department of Defense officials: Emil Michael, Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, Office of the Secretary of Defense; Cameron Stanley, Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer, Office of the Secretary of Defense; and Owen West, Director, Defense Innovation Unit. EXAMINING THE POLICIES AND PRIORITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Committee on Education and Workforce: Full Committee held a hearing entitled ``Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Department of Education''. Testimony was heard from Linda McMahon, Secretary, Department of Education. MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES Committee on Energy and Commerce: On Wednesday, May 13, 2026, Subcommittee on Health held a markup on H.R. 4348, to reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act, and for other purposes; H.R. 4541, the ``EARLY Act Reauthorization of 2025''; H.R. 8209, the ``School-Based Health Centers Reauthorization Act of 2026''; H.R. 5160, the ``Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of [[Page D512]] 2025''; H.R. 8205, the ``Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026''; H.R. 2821, the ``FDA Modernization Act 3.0''; H.R. 3747, the ``Accelerating Access to Dementia and Alzheimer's Provider (AADAPT) Training Act''; H.R. 2715, the ``Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act''; H.R. 5347, the ``Health Care Efficiency Through Flexibility Act''; and H.R. 1703, the ``Choices for Increased Mobility Act of 2025''. H.R. 4348, H.R. 4541, H.R. 8209, H.R. 5160, H.R. 8205, and H.R. 2821 were forwarded to the full Committee, without amendment. H.R. 3747, H.R. 2715, H.R. 5347, and H.R. 1703 were forwarded to the full Committee, as amended. MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Environment held a markup on H.R. 8739, the ``Brownfields Revitalization for a Better Tomorrow Act''; and H.R. 2145, the ``Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act''. H.R. 2145 was forwarded to the full Committee, as amended. H.R. 8739 was forwarded to the full Committee, without amendment. SECURING NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION EASTERN FRONTIER: ASSESSING THE STRATEGIC LANDSCAPE IN THE BALTIC REGION Committee on Foreign Affairs: Europe Subcommittee held a hearing entitled ``Securing NATO's Eastern Frontier: Assessing the Strategic Landscape in the Baltic Region''. Testimony was heard from Christopher Smith, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, Department of State. MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES Committee on Homeland Security: Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence held a markup on H.R. 7443, the ``I&A Mission Reorientation Act of 2026''; H.R. 7764, the ``National Threat Evaluation and Reporting Program Reassignment and Funding Reform Act of 2026''; H.R. 7574, the ``ELO Realignment and Strategic Engagement Reform Act of 2026''; H.R. 8142, the ``Special Events Program Alignment Act of 2026''; H.R. 7448, the ``Modernizing and Improving the National Terrorism Advisory System Act of 2026''; H.R. 7427, the ``SAFE VISITS Act''; and H.R. 7436, the ``Department of Homeland Security Intelligence and Analysis Training Act''. H.R. 7443, H.R. 7764, H.R. 7574, H.R. 8142, H.R. 7448, H.R. 7427, and H.R. 7436 were forwarded to the full Committee, without amendment. MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES Committee on House Administration: Full Committee held a markup on H.R. 8720, the ``Campaign Finance Transparency Act''; H.R. 8721, the ``Preventing Foreign Interference in American Elections Act''; H.R. 7418, the ``Securing Tech and Election Administration Defenses for All States and Territories''; H.R. 6028, the ``Legislative Branch Agencies Clarification Act''; H.R. 7182, the ``Voter Outreach for Transparent Elections Act''; H.R. 3535, the ``Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act''; and H.R. 8738, the ``FEC Administrative Improvements Act''. H.R. 3535 and H.R. 8738 were ordered reported, without amendment. H.R. 8720, H.R. 8721, H.R. 7418, H.R. 6028, and H.R. 7182 were ordered reported, as amended. FAIRFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA: THE DANGEROUS CONSEQUENCES OF SANCTUARY POLICIES Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement held a hearing entitled ``Fairfax County, Virginia: The Dangerous Consequences of Sanctuary Policies''. Testimony was heard from Stephen Descano, Commonwealth's Attorney, Office of Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney, Virginia; Stacey A. Kincaid, Sheriff, Fairfax County, Virginia; and public witnesses. MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES Committee on Natural Resources: Full Committee held a markup on H.R. 741, the ``Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act of 2025''; H.R. 3924, the ``Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act''; H.R. 5694, the ``ARTIST Act''; H.R. 7250, to reauthorize the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act of 2000; H.R. 7487, the ``Rural Jobs and Hydropower Expansion Act''; and H.R. 7831, the ``License to Drill Act''. H.R. 7487, H.R. 741, H.R. 3924, and H.R. 5694 were ordered reported, as amended. H.R. 7250 and H.R. 7831 were ordered reported, without amendment. PRIVACY PROTECTIONS AND THE SECOND AMENDMENT: EXAMINING ATF's RELATIONSHIP TO THE TIAHRT AMENDMENT Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement held a hearing entitled ``Privacy Protections and the Second Amendment: Examining ATF's Relationship to the Tiahrt Amendment''. Testimony was heard from Robert Cekada, Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Department of Justice. [[Page D513]] MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES Committee on Veterans' Affairs: Full Committee held a markup on H.R. 5634, the ``Veterans Flight Training Responsibility Act of 2026''; H.R. 7083, the ``CRUISE Act''; H.R. 7103, the ``Improving Emerging Tech Opportunities for Veterans Act''; H.R. 2283, the ``Recognizing Community Organizations for Veteran Engagement and Recovery Act''; H.R. 6993, the ``BEACON Act of 2026''; H.R. 6652, the ``U.S. Vets of the FAS Act''; H.R. 6444, the ``Blast Overpressure Research and Mitigation Task Force Act''; H.R. 7950, the ``VA Congressional Accountability Act''; H.R. 7683, the ``VA Fiscal Management and Modernization Act''; H.R. 8052, the ``VIP Act''; H.R. 6698, the ``Board of Veterans Appeals Annual Report Transparency Act of 2025''; H.R. 3159, the ``Improving SCRA Benefit Utilization Act''; H.R. 5436, the ``End Transcript Withholding for Veterans Act''; H.R. 5999, the ``Veteran Opioid Emergency Treatment Act''; H.R. 8010, the ``VA Police Recruitment and Retention Act of 2026''; H.R. 7260, the ``National Cemetery Administration Annual Report Act of 2026''; and H.R. 5723, the ``Fraud Reduction And Uncovering Deception in VA Disability Exams Act''. H.R. 7683, H.R. 6993, H.R. 6444, H.R. 7950, H.R. 6698, H.R. 2283, H.R. 3159, H.R. 5436, H.R. 5634, H.R. 7083, H.R. 5723, H.R. 7103, H.R. 8052, H.R. 6652, H.R. 5999, and H.R. 7260 were ordered reported, as amended. Joint Meetings No joint committee meetings were held.