The February 23, 2026, session of the 119th Congress highlighted a significant push for technological modernization and safety reforms, alongside tributes to American icons. The House of Representatives successfully passed several bipartisan measures, including the ACERO Act to improve wildfire response through NASA technology, the ASCEND Act to codify commercial satellite data acquisition, and the Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act. Lawmakers also advanced the Skills-Based Federal Contracting Act, aimed at removing "unnecessary degree requirements" to favor technical expertise in federal hiring. The day’s most contentious debate centered on the ROTOR Act, a response to a fatal 2025 midair collision at Reagan National Airport; ...