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What Happened in Congress on Thursday?
Thursday, February 20, 2025 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.
51 bills active
11 D-sponsored
36 R-sponsored
4 I-sponsored
51 bills
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Committee Activity (50)
H.R. 372
Drug Testing for Welfare Recipients Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
Drug Testing for Welfare Recipients Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
Sponsor
Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7]
(R-NC)
Introduced
Jan 13, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use, Food assistance and relief, Intergovernmental relations, Low- and moderate-income housing, Poverty and welfare assistance, State and local government operations
H.R. 438
PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sponsor
Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1]
(R-NY)
Introduced
Jan 15, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Advisory bodies, Government lending and loan guarantees, Mental health, Veterans' medical care
31 cosponsors
— including Jimmy Panetta, Andrew R. Garbarino, Brian K. Fitzpatrick and 28 more
H.R. 439
Veterans Foreign Medical Coverage Equality and Modernization Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Veterans Foreign Medical Coverage Equality and Modernization Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sponsor
Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1]
(R-NY)
Introduced
Jan 15, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Congressional oversight, Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad, Health care coverage and access, Internet, web applications, social media, Veterans' medical care
20 cosponsors
— including Susie Lee, Jefferson Van Drew, Veronica Escobar and 17 more
H.R. 467
Foreign Medical Program Modernization Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Foreign Medical Program Modernization Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sponsor
Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]
(R-NJ)
Introduced
Jan 15, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Computers and information technology, Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad, Health care coverage and access, Public contracts and procurement, Veterans' medical care
1 cosponsor
— including Mike Ezell
H.R. 496
Veterans 2nd Amendment Restoration Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Veterans 2nd Amendment Restoration Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Sponsor
Rep. Crane, Elijah [R-AZ-2]
(R-AZ)
Introduced
Jan 16, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Criminal justice information and records, Firearms and explosives
1 cosponsor
— including Anna Paulina Luna
H.R. 534
CONTAINER Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
CONTAINER Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
Sponsor
Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7]
(R-NC)
Introduced
Jan 16, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Border security and unlawful immigration, Land use and conservation, State and local government operations
9 cosponsors
— including Michael T. McCaul, August Pfluger, Troy E. Nehls and 6 more
H.R. 552
Veterans Collaboration Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Veterans Collaboration Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Sponsor
Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]
(R-VA)
Introduced
Jan 16, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Congressional oversight, Higher education, Internet, web applications, social media, Lawyers and legal services, Veterans' organizations and recognition
1 cosponsor
— including Mark Harris
H.R. 553
BRAVE Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
BRAVE Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sponsor
Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]
(R-VA)
Introduced
Jan 16, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Health promotion and preventive care, Mental health, Veterans' medical care
8 cosponsors
— including Ed Case, Sarah Elfreth, Susie Lee and 5 more
H.R. 554
Veteran’s Choice Accountability Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Veteran’s Choice Accountability Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sponsor
Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]
(R-VA)
Introduced
Jan 16, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Congressional oversight, Health care quality, Health facilities and institutions, Hospital care, Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care, Performance measurement, Veterans' medical care
H.R. 555
Veterans Affairs Transfer of Information and Sharing of Disability Examination Procedures With DOD Doctors Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Veterans Affairs Transfer of Information and Sharing of Disability Examination Procedures With DOD Doctors Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Sponsor
Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]
(R-VA)
Introduced
Jan 16, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Department of Veterans Affairs, Disability and paralysis, Disability assistance, Health information and medical records, Health personnel, Medical tests and diagnostic methods, Military personnel and dependents, Personnel records, Veterans' medical care, Veterans' pensions and compensation
S. 643
A bill to amend the Grand Ronde Reservation Act to address the hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering rights of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
A bill to amend the Grand Ronde Reservation Act to address the hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering rights of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
1 cosponsor
— including Ron Wyden
S. 644
Modernizing Retrospective Regulatory Review Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Modernizing Retrospective Regulatory Review Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor
Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
(R-UT)
Introduced
Feb 20, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Computers and information technology, Congressional oversight, Government information and archives
1 cosponsor
— including Cynthia M. Lummis
S. 645
North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor
Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]
(R-NE)
Introduced
Feb 20, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Congressional tributes, Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers, Nebraska, U.S. history
46 cosponsors
— including Pete Ricketts, Roger Marshall, Jerry Moran and 43 more
S. 646
Born in the USA Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Born in the USA Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
19 cosponsors
— including Richard J. Durbin, Brian Schatz, Alex Padilla and 16 more
S. 647
Regional Leadership in Wildland Fire Research Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Regional Leadership in Wildland Fire Research Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
3 cosponsors
— including Dan Sullivan, Tim Sheehy, Alex Padilla
S. 648
SCRUB Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
SCRUB Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor
Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
(R-IA)
Introduced
Feb 20, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Judicial review and appeals
S. 650
America's National Churchill Museum National Historic Landmark Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
America's National Churchill Museum National Historic Landmark Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor
Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO]
(R-MO)
Introduced
Feb 20, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Congressional oversight, Government studies and investigations, Historic sites and heritage areas, Missouri, Monuments and memorials, World history
1 cosponsor
— including Eric Schmitt
S. 651
Unplug the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Programs Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Unplug the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Programs Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
2 cosponsors
— including Tim Sheehy, Rick Scott
S. 652
Protecting Patients from Deceptive Drug Ads Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1129-1130)
Protecting Patients from Deceptive Drug Ads Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1129-1130)
Sponsor
Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
(D-IL)
Introduced
Feb 20, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Civil actions and liability, Congressional oversight, Department of Health and Human Services, Government information and archives, Health technology, devices, supplies, Internet, web applications, social media, Manufacturing, Marketing and advertising, Prescription drugs
1 cosponsor
— including Roger Marshall
S. 653
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat membership in a health care sharing ministry as a medical expense, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat membership in a health care sharing ministry as a medical expense, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 655
Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
9 cosponsors
— including Mike Rounds, Ron Wyden, Thomas Tillis and 6 more
S. 656
Fair Credit for American Hostages Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Fair Credit for American Hostages Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
6 cosponsors
— including Thomas Tillis, Ron Wyden, Cynthia M. Lummis and 3 more
S. 657
Retirement Security for American Hostages Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Retirement Security for American Hostages Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
4 cosponsors
— including Bill Cassidy, Tim Kaine, Susan M. Collins and 1 more
S. 658
Protecting Investors’ Personally Identifiable Information Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Protecting Investors’ Personally Identifiable Information Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
8 cosponsors
— including Pete Ricketts, Steve Daines, John Boozman and 5 more
S. 659
GRACIE Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
GRACIE Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor
Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
(R-TN)
Introduced
Feb 20, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Child safety and welfare, Digital media, Family services, Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations, Sound recording, State and local government operations
1 cosponsor
— including Jon Ossoff
S. 660
Bus Rolling Stock Modernization Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Bus Rolling Stock Modernization Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
3 cosponsors
— including Kevin Cramer, John Fetterman, Katie Boyd Britt
S. 661
Postal Processing Protection Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Postal Processing Protection Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor
Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD]
(R-SD)
Introduced
Feb 20, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Government buildings, facilities, and property, Postal service, U.S. Postal Service
4 cosponsors
— including Richard J. Durbin, Roger F. Wicker, Peter Welch and 1 more
S. 662
MERIT Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
MERIT Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor
Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT]
(R-MT)
Introduced
Feb 20, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Administrative remedies, Criminal justice information and records, Employee benefits and pensions, Employee performance, Employment discrimination and employee rights, Family relationships, Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management, Government ethics and transparency, public corruption, Income tax deferral, Merit Systems Protection Board, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Personnel records, Unemployment, Wages and earnings
2 cosponsors
— including Kevin Cramer, Cindy Hyde-Smith
S. 663
DEFENSE Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
DEFENSE Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
1 cosponsor
— including Jacky Rosen
S. 664
NIH Reform Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
NIH Reform Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor
Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
(R-KY)
Introduced
Feb 20, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Allergies, Executive agency funding and structure, Federal officials, Immunology and vaccination, Infectious and parasitic diseases, National Institutes of Health (NIH)
1 cosponsor
— including Tommy Tuberville
S. 665
Fatal Overdose Reduction Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Fatal Overdose Reduction Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor
Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]
(D-WA)
Introduced
Feb 20, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Congressional oversight, Drug trafficking and controlled substances, Drug, alcohol, tobacco use, Employee hiring, Government information and archives, Health care costs and insurance, Health care coverage and access, Health personnel, Health programs administration and funding, Health promotion and preventive care, Medicaid, Mental health, Prescription drugs, Public contracts and procurement, State and local government operations
1 cosponsor
— including Bill Cassidy
S. 666
First Responders Wellness Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
First Responders Wellness Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor
Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
(D-NY)
Introduced
Feb 20, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Congressional oversight, Emergency communications systems, Employment and training programs, First responders and emergency personnel, Health care coverage and access, Health programs administration and funding, Mental health
1 cosponsor
— including Josh Hawley
S. 667
Safer Shrimp Imports Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Safer Shrimp Imports Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 669
DEFUND Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
DEFUND Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
2 cosponsors
— including Marsha Blackburn, Rick Scott
S. 670
Protect the West Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Protect the West Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
4 cosponsors
— including Ron Wyden, John W. Hickenlooper, Ruben Gallego and 1 more
S. 671
Inspector General for Ukraine Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Inspector General for Ukraine Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S. 672
Protect America’s Innovation and Economic Security from CCP Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Protect America’s Innovation and Economic Security from CCP Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor
Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
(R-FL)
Introduced
Feb 20, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Advisory bodies, Asia, China, Computer security and identity theft, Congressional oversight, Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation, Department of Justice, Executive agency funding and structure, Higher education, Intellectual property, Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information, Trade secrets and economic espionage, U.S. and foreign investments
1 cosponsor
— including Ashley Moody
S. 674
Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
15 cosponsors
— including Mark R. Warner, Dan Sullivan, Tim Kaine and 12 more
S. 675
Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Museum Artifacts Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Museum Artifacts Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
2 cosponsors
— including Richard Blumenthal, Kevin Cramer
S. 676
Stop Funding Religiously Oppressive Regimes Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Stop Funding Religiously Oppressive Regimes Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S. 677
Border Airport Fairness Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Border Airport Fairness Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor
Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
(R-TX)
Introduced
Feb 20, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Aviation and airports, Border security and unlawful immigration, User charges and fees
3 cosponsors
— including Kirsten E. Gillibrand, John Cornyn, Charles E. Schumer
S. 678
LIVE Beneficiaries Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
LIVE Beneficiaries Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor
Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
(R-FL)
Introduced
Feb 20, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Health care coverage and access, Medicaid, State and local government operations
S. 679
LEOSA Reform Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
LEOSA Reform Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor
Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
(R-LA)
Introduced
Feb 20, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Firearms and explosives, Government buildings, facilities, and property, Law enforcement officers
11 cosponsors
— including Rick Scott, Cindy Hyde-Smith, Pete Ricketts and 8 more
S. 680
Ending China's Unfair Advantage Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1130-1131)
Ending China's Unfair Advantage Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1130-1131)
11 cosponsors
— including Shelley Moore Capito, John Hoeven, James C. Justice and 8 more
S. 681
Wyoming Public Lands Initiative Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S1131-1135)
Wyoming Public Lands Initiative Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S1131-1135)
Sponsor
Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]
(R-WY)
Introduced
Feb 20, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Congressional oversight, Fires, Forests, forestry, trees, Government studies and investigations, Land transfers, Land use and conservation, Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats, Wyoming
1 cosponsor
— including Cynthia M. Lummis
S. 682
Independent and Objective Oversight of Ukrainian Assistance Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Independent and Objective Oversight of Ukrainian Assistance Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S.J.Res. 20
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.J.Res. 21
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.J.Res. 22
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.J.Res. 23
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed license amendment for the export to Israel of certain defense articles and services.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed license amendment for the export to Israel of certain defense articles and services.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Newly Introduced (1)
H.Con.Res. 11
Providing for a joint session of Congress to receive a message from the President.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Providing for a joint session of Congress to receive a message from the President.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sponsor
Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8]
(R-MN)
Introduced
Feb 11, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Congressional operations and organization, Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
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