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- On December 26, 2025, Sen. Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) and Rep. Adrian Smith (R-Neb.) presided over pro forma sessions in an almost empty Capitol.
- The sessions occurred as the Capitol operated with minimal staff and reduced security during the holiday period.
- Smith had family visiting and left the session quickly.
- Smith addressed a request regarding legislation on trade deals with sub-Saharan Africa and Haiti, indicating ongoing legislative activity despite the recess.
