119th Not-Congress — 1st Session of Futility
Daily Congressional Dispatch
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
After hours (lobbyist happy hour)
Congress is currently ON RECESS
Today's Productivity Score
0/5
Congress is on recess. Your tax dollars are napping.
The latest legislation to grace (or disgrace) the congressional record
Declares potholes a national emergency, establishes a federal Pothole Czar, mandates a nationwide pothole census, and redirects the Congressional gym budget to road repair.
It is allegedly illegal to die in the Houses of Parliament in the United Kingdom, reportedly because anyone who dies in a Royal Palace is entitled to a state funeral. Enforcement has proven challenging.
Makes it a federal misdemeanor to use the 'Reply All' function unnecessarily in government email systems, punishable by mandatory email etiquette training and public shaming.
Democracy in action (results may vary)
H.R. 8675309
Naming the Post Office on 5th Street
Yeas: 412 | Nays: 3
"Finally, bipartisan unity on what truly matters."
S. Res. 42
Recognizing National Obscure Awareness Month
Yeas: 89 | Nays: 0
"Nobody knew what it was, but everyone voted yes."
No votes scheduled during recess. Democracy will resume at a later date.
Where legislation goes to be thoroughly ignored
Committee on Technology (avg. member age: 78)
"Understanding the "WiFi": Is It a Series of Tubes?"
10:00 AM
Rayburn 2154
Subcommittee on Obvious Ideas
"Examining Whether Water is Wet: A Bipartisan Inquiry"
2:00 PM
Longworth 1100
Joint Committee on Pretending to Work
"Reconvening to Discuss Reconvening"
10:00 AM - 10:07 AM
Hart 216
Daily Summary
Congress remains on recess. Your representatives are hard at work in their districts, attending fundraisers and avoiding town halls.
Productivity Score: 0/5 | Session Status: Recess