House Convenes, Announces Signing of FISA Extension and Presentation of Appropriations Bill, and Reports Several Measures from Committee

The House of Representatives convened for a brief session, approving the Journal of the previous day's proceedings. The Speaker pro tempore announced the signing of S. 4465, a bill extending authorities under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, and the presentation of H.R. 7147, a consolidated appropriations bill, to the President. Additionally, several bills were reported from committees, and a large number of new public bills and resolutions were introduced and referred to various committees.

This was a routine legislative day with no floor debates or contested votes. The primary actions involved administrative tasks, formal announcements of previously passed legislation reaching final stages, and the introduction of new measures for future consideration. No new legislation was passed on the floor during this session.