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

Committee Activity (50)

Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7]
H.R. 372
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
Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1]
H.R. 438
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
Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1]
H.R. 439
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
Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]
H.R. 467
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
Rep. Crane, Elijah [R-AZ-2]
H.R. 496
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
Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7]
H.R. 534
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
Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]
H.R. 552
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
Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]
H.R. 553
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
Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]
H.R. 554
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
Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]
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.
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
Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
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.
Sponsor Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR) Introduced Feb 20, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Ron Wyden
Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
S. 644
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
Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]
S. 645
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
Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]
S. 646
Born in the USA Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] (D-NV) Introduced Feb 20, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
19 cosponsors — including Richard J. Durbin, Brian Schatz, Alex Padilla and 16 more
Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM]
S. 647
Regional Leadership in Wildland Fire Research Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM] (D-NM) Introduced Feb 20, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Dan Sullivan, Tim Sheehy, Alex Padilla
Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
S. 648
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
Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO]
S. 650
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
Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
S. 651
Unplug the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Programs Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] (R-IA) Introduced Feb 20, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Tim Sheehy, Rick Scott
Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
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)
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
Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC]
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.
Sponsor Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC] (R-NC) Introduced Feb 20, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
S. 655
Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (D-DE) Introduced Feb 20, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
9 cosponsors — including Mike Rounds, Ron Wyden, Thomas Tillis and 6 more
Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
S. 656
Fair Credit for American Hostages Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (D-DE) Introduced Feb 20, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
6 cosponsors — including Thomas Tillis, Ron Wyden, Cynthia M. Lummis and 3 more
Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
S. 657
Retirement Security for American Hostages Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (D-DE) Introduced Feb 20, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors — including Bill Cassidy, Tim Kaine, Susan M. Collins and 1 more
Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
S. 658
Protecting Investors’ Personally Identifiable Information Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] (R-LA) Introduced Feb 20, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
8 cosponsors — including Pete Ricketts, Steve Daines, John Boozman and 5 more
Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
S. 659
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
Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]
S. 660
Bus Rolling Stock Modernization Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN] (D-MN) Introduced Feb 20, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Kevin Cramer, John Fetterman, Katie Boyd Britt
Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD]
S. 661
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
Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT]
S. 662
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
Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
S. 663
DEFENSE Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR] (R-AR) Introduced Feb 20, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Jacky Rosen
Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
S. 664
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
Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]
S. 665
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
Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
S. 666
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
Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS]
S. 667
Safer Shrimp Imports Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS] (R-MS) Introduced Feb 20, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
S. 669
DEFUND Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsor Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] (R-UT) Introduced Feb 20, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Marsha Blackburn, Rick Scott
Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]
S. 670
Protect the West Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sponsor Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] (D-CO) Introduced Feb 20, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors — including Ron Wyden, John W. Hickenlooper, Ruben Gallego and 1 more
Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO]
S. 671
Inspector General for Ukraine Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsor Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO] (R-MO) Introduced Feb 20, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
S. 672
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
Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
S. 674
Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] (R-KS) Introduced Feb 20, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
15 cosponsors — including Mark R. Warner, Dan Sullivan, Tim Kaine and 12 more
Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND]
S. 675
Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Museum Artifacts Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND] (R-ND) Introduced Feb 20, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Richard Blumenthal, Kevin Cramer
Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
S. 676
Stop Funding Religiously Oppressive Regimes Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsor Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] (R-KY) Introduced Feb 20, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
S. 677
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
Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
S. 678
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
Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
S. 679
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
Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]
S. 680
Ending China's Unfair Advantage Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1130-1131)
Sponsor Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY] (R-WY) Introduced Feb 20, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
11 cosponsors — including Shelley Moore Capito, John Hoeven, James C. Justice and 8 more
Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]
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)
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
Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
S. 682
Independent and Objective Oversight of Ukrainian Assistance Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] (R-LA) Introduced Feb 20, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]
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.
Sponsor Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] (I-VT) Introduced Feb 20, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]
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.
Sponsor Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] (I-VT) Introduced Feb 20, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]
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.
Sponsor Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] (I-VT) Introduced Feb 20, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]
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.
Sponsor Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] (I-VT) Introduced Feb 20, 2025 Congress 119th Congress

Newly Introduced (1)

Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8]
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.
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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