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Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Recap – Week of January 5, 2026
Washington,
January 9, 2026
Here’s a recap of key moments from House Republican committees during the week:
Appropriations On Thursday, January 8, the House passed H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026, with a vote of 397-28. This legislation funds critical America First priorities to unleash American energy production, invest in nuclear deterrence, strengthen our ports and waterways, support public safety, protect our wildlands, and combat the scourge of fentanyl on our streets. This marks continued Article I progress for House Republicans. Once the Senate passes H.R. 6938 next week and President Trump signs it into law, six of the twelve full-year appropriations bills for FY26 will be complete.    Education & Workforce On Wednesday, January 7, the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions held a hearing called "Modernizing Retirement Policy for Today’s Workforce." The hearing focused on whether workers need more flexible options to turn their 401(k) savings into reliable retirement income. While the system has done a good job helping Americans build savings, it offers far fewer tools for converting those savings into steady income in retirement. Republicans are committed to advancing policies that maximize the retirement security of America’s workers.  On Thursday, January 8, the Education and Workforce Committee held a full committee markup of the following legislation:
  Energy & Commerce On Wednesday, January 7, the Subcommittee on Energy held a hearing called "American Energy Dominance: Dawn of the New Nuclear Era." This hearing focused on the licensing, deployment, and implementation of recently enacted federal laws and administration policies in nuclear energy. By ensuring these policies are implemented efficiently, we can unleash reliable, affordable nuclear energy.  On Thursday, January 8, the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing called "Legislative Proposals to Support Patient Access to Medicare Services" to examine proposals that would improve Medicare payment policies and expand access to care for seniors. The following legislation was considered:
 Homeland Security    Judiciary On Wednesday, January 7, the Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust held a hearing called "Full Stream Ahead: Competition and Consumer Choice in Digital Streaming," to examine competition among digital streaming services and how antitrust law relates to a consumer-facing industry undergoing changes through mergers and acquisitions. This hearing analyzed how antitrust enforcers consider market share presumptions and evidence of anticompetitive and procompetitive effects of a merger. On Thursday, January 8, the Judiciary Committee held a full committee markup of the following legislation:
 Natural Resources On Thursday, January 8, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held an oversight hearing titled “Fix Our Forests for Affordable and Reliable Water and Power Supplies.”   Oversight and Government Reform On Wednesday, January 7, the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a full committee hearing entitled "Oversight of Fraud and Misuse of Federal Funds in Minnesota: Part I." Criminals in Minnesota have stolen an estimated $9 billion in taxpayer funds intended to feed children, support autistic children, house low-income and disabled Americans, and provide healthcare to vulnerable Medicaid recipients. Members of Congress and the Minnesota state lawmakers who testified described how many of these schemes were concentrated within the Minnesota’s Somali community, with some taxpayer dollars potentially diverted to terrorist networks overseas, according to whistleblower reports. State lawmakers testified that Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison failed to take action to address this widespread fraud and have retaliated against whistleblowers who raised concerns. As the Trump Administration continues its efforts to hold those responsible accountable, Congress must also pursue legislative solutions to better protect American taxpayers.    Rules On Tuesday, January 6, the Committee on Rules met on the following measures:
  Science, Space, and Technology On Thursday, January 8, the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology held a full committee hearing called "Chemistry Competitiveness: Fueling Innovation and Streamlining Processes to Ensure Safety and Security." The hearing examined the state of chemical research and development in the United States and how the regulatory environment affects progress. It also explored the role of chemical R&D across the economy, assessed U.S. leadership relative to global competitors, and considered how greater regulatory certainty can strengthen supply chains and national security.   Select Committee on China Select Committee Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Congressman Zach Nunn (R-IA) have written an op-ed in National Review about China's monopoly of critical minerals and its threat to everyday Americans. The op-ed follows the committee's report, Predatory Pricing: How the Chinese Communist Party Manipulates Global Mineral Prices To Maintain Its Dominance and a subsequent hearing of the same name.    Small Business On Wednesday, January 7, the Committee on Small Business held a full committee hearing called "A Voice for Small Business: How the SBA Office of Advocacy is Cutting Red Tape." The purpose of this hearing was to examine the Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy, its role as the voice for small businesses, and how it is advancing the Trump Administration’s deregulation agenda.    |