The Markup | Week of September 21, 2026

In this episode of The Markup, we cut through the political noise to examine how congressional committee markups and field hearings directly impact the economic stability and public health of everyday Americans. From House Budget Committee field testimony in Dallas advocating for a statutory fiscal commission to avert impending trust fund insolvencies, to Senate proposals like the Clear Labels Act aimed at restoring domestic generic drug manufacturing, key legislative maneuvers target critical national vulnerabilities. Meanwhile, committee markups on FDA leadership confirmation, anti-fraud student aid reform, and the NAHASDA Modernization Act demonstrate how procedural mechanics drive federal policy across healthcare, education, and tribal housing. By focusing on structural oversight, committee votes, and statutory mandates, this segment reveals how behind-the-scenes legislative work directly shapes what reaches pharmacy shelves, local housing developments, and the national balance sheet.

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Committee Summary

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Committee Topics

S. 5354 - Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act of 2026
S. 1750 - Poarch Band of Creek Indians Parity Act
S. 3859 - Catawba Indian Tribe Land Claims Settlement Act Amendment
S. 4053 - Pechanga Band of Indians Land Transfer Act
H.R. 226 - Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act
S. 4428 - No Aid for Ghost Students Act
Sanders Amendment No. 1 (to S. 4428) - Amendment Prohibiting Social Security Garnishment for Student Debt
Murkowski Amendment MRMIR26808 (to S. 5354) - Amendment Modernizing NAHASDA Minimum Thresholds
Clear Labels Act - Clear Labels Act
Fiscal Stability Act - Fiscal Stability Act
Fiscal Commission Act - Fiscal Commission Act
Committee Resolution - Resolution Directing Senate Legal Counsel to Apply for Witness Immunity Order
Nomination - Nomination of Dr. Heidi Overton for Commissioner of Food and Drugs
Nomination - Nomination of Maria Lopez for Chairman of the Board of Veterans' Appeals
Nomination - Nomination of Dr. Gerard Klomp for Deputy Secretary of HHS
Nomination - Nomination of William Grayson for Ambassador to Indonesia

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