What Happened in Congress on Wednesday?

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.

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15 bills active 3 advancing 6 D-sponsored 9 R-sponsored
15 bills

Advancing — Reported Out of Committee (3)

Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]
S.Res. 53
A resolution recognizing the 80th anniversary of the amphibious landing on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima during World War II and the raisings of the flag of the United States on Mount Suribachi.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1037; text: 2/4/2025 CR S597-598)
Sponsor Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN] (R-IN) Introduced Feb 04, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Asia, Conflicts and wars, Japan, Military history, National symbols
38 cosponsors — including Mark R. Warner, Richard Blumenthal, Dan Sullivan and 35 more
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA]
S.Res. 84
A resolution congratulating the Philadelphia Eagles on their victory in Super Bowl LIX in the successful 105th season of the National Football League.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1038; text: CR S1042-1043)
Sponsor Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA] (D-PA) Introduced Feb 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Congressional tributes, Pennsylvania, Professional sports
4 cosponsors — including David McCormick, Christopher A. Coons, Andy Kim and 1 more
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]
S.Res. 85
A resolution congratulating the Jackson State University Tigers for winning the 2024 Celebration Bowl.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1038 ; text: CR S1043)
Sponsor Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] (R-MS) Introduced Feb 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Congressional tributes, Higher education, Mississippi, School athletics
1 cosponsor — including Cindy Hyde-Smith
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile

Committee Activity (12)

Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
S. 626
SOCIAL MEDIA Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL) Introduced Feb 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Advisory bodies, Congressional oversight, Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation, Drug trafficking and controlled substances, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Internet, web applications, social media
1 cosponsor — including Jeanne Shaheen
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO]
S. 627
ENABLE Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO] (R-MO) Introduced Feb 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
16 cosponsors — including Chris Van Hollen, John Boozman, Tommy Tuberville and 13 more
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]
S. 628
Alan T. Shao II Fentanyl Public Health Emergency and Overdose Prevention Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC] (R-SC) Introduced Feb 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Ted Cruz, Ted Budd, Bernie Moreno
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK]
S. 630
Quapaw Tribal Settlement Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK] (R-OK) Introduced Feb 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration, Federal-Indian relations, Government trust funds, Indian claims
1 cosponsor — including James Lankford
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]
S. 631
Rural Historic Tax Credit Improvement Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV] (R-WV) Introduced Feb 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Mark R. Warner
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
S. 633
Presidential and First Spouse Coin Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] (D-NV) Introduced Feb 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Kevin Cramer, Mike Rounds, John Boozman
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
S. 634
Korematsu-Takai Civil Liberties Protection Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] (D-IL) Introduced Feb 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Correctional facilities and imprisonment, Detention of persons, Disability and health-based discrimination, Due process and equal protection, Racial and ethnic relations, Religion, Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
19 cosponsors — including Mazie K. Hirono, Tim Kaine, Richard Blumenthal and 16 more
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO]
S. 636
Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO] (D-CO) Introduced Feb 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Civil actions and liability, Employment discrimination and employee rights, Federal appellate courts, First responders and emergency personnel, Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management, Judicial review and appeals, Labor standards, Labor-management relations, Law enforcement officers, State and local government operations
1 cosponsor — including Margaret Wood Hassan
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL]
S. 639
Clergy Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL] (R-AL) Introduced Feb 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Congressional oversight, Income tax exclusion, Religion, Social security and elderly assistance, Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
1 cosponsor — including Margaret Wood Hassan
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
S. 641
Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN) Introduced Feb 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
7 cosponsors — including Chuck Grassley, Tammy Baldwin, Angus S., Jr. King and 4 more
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
S.Res. 82
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (consideration: CR S1041-1042)
Sponsor Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] (R-TX) Introduced Feb 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Congressional committees, Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
S.Res. 83
A resolution designating February 2025 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Ōlelo Hawai'i Month".
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1042)
Sponsor Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] (D-HI) Introduced Feb 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Mazie K. Hirono
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile

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