What Happened in Congress on Tuesday?

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.

73 bills active 3 advancing 1 votes recorded 29 D-sponsored 42 R-sponsored 2 I-sponsored
73 bills

Advancing — Reported Out of Committee (3)

Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]
H.Res. 161
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 20) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 35) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions"; and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 14) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sponsor Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9] (R-IN) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas House of Representatives, Legislative rules and procedure
Rep. Aguilar, Pete [D-CA-33]
H.Res. 162
Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sponsor Rep. Aguilar, Pete [D-CA-33] (D-CA) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Congressional committees, House Committee on Agriculture, House Committee on Foreign Affairs
Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]
S.Res. 97
A resolution honoring the life of Nebraska community leader Howard L. Hawks.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1359; text: CR S1358-1359)
Sponsor Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE] (R-NE) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Congressional tributes, Nebraska
1 cosponsor — including Deb Fischer

Roll-Call Votes Recorded (1)

Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
S.Res. 96
A resolution designating the week of February 24 through February 28, 2025, as "Public Schools Week".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1359; text: CR S1358)
Sponsor Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] (R-ME) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Commemorative events and holidays, Elementary and secondary education
21 cosponsors — including Jack Reed, Tim Kaine, Mazie K. Hirono and 18 more

Committee Activity (68)

Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1]
H.R. 585
Supporting Veteran Families in Need Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Sponsor Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1] (R-NY) Introduced Jan 21, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Family services, Low- and moderate-income housing, Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation, Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs, Veterans' medical care
9 cosponsors — including Ed Case, Susie Lee, Nicole Malliotakis and 6 more
Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28]
H.R. 754
Investing in Main Street Act of 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28] (D-CA) Introduced Jan 28, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Bank accounts, deposits, capital, Banking and financial institutions regulation, Business investment and capital, Small business
4 cosponsors — including Brad Finstad, LaMonica McIver, Andrew R. Garbarino and 1 more
Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8]
H.R. 818
SPUR Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Sponsor Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8] (R-MN) Introduced Jan 28, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Economic performance and conditions, Public contracts and procurement, Small business, Veterans' organizations and recognition, Women in business
5 cosponsors — including Gilbert Ray, Jr. Cisneros, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, Maggie Goodlander and 2 more
Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25]
H.R. 825
Assisting Small Businesses Not Fraudsters Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Sponsor Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25] (R-TX) Introduced Jan 28, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Credit and credit markets, Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation, Fraud offenses and financial crimes, Government lending and loan guarantees, Small business
3 cosponsors — including Kweisi Mfume, Lateefah Simon, Maggie Goodlander
Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3]
H.R. 828
SERV Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Sponsor Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3] (D-KS) Introduced Jan 28, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Congressional oversight, Credit and credit markets, Government studies and investigations, Small business, Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
3 cosponsors — including Mark Alford, Herbert Conaway, Maggie Goodlander
Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25]
H.R. 832
Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Sponsor Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25] (R-TX) Introduced Jan 31, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Competition and antitrust, Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits, International organizations and cooperation, Small business
3 cosponsors — including Derek Tran, Jefferson Van Drew, Maggie Goodlander
Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-5]
H.R. 1551
Protect and Serve Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-5] (R-FL) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Assault and harassment offenses, Crime victims, Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation, Firearms and explosives, Law enforcement officers, Violent crime
105 cosponsors — including Josh Gottheimer, Pete Stauber, Jared F. Golden and 102 more
Rep. Baumgartner, Michael [R-WA-5]
H.R. 1552
PROTECT Student Athletes Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor Rep. Baumgartner, Michael [R-WA-5] (R-WA) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44]
H.R. 1553
Empowering and Enforcing Environmental Justice Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] (D-CA) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Advisory bodies, Congressional oversight, Department of Justice, Environmental health, Environmental regulatory procedures, Executive agency funding and structure, Government information and archives, Law enforcement administration and funding
18 cosponsors — including LaMonica McIver, Rashida Tlaib, Suzanne Bonamici and 15 more
Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4]
H.R. 1554
Freedom from Government Competition Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsor Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4] (R-FL) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Congressional oversight, Government studies and investigations, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Public contracts and procurement, Public-private cooperation
5 cosponsors — including Ben Cline, Marlin A. Stutzman, Barry Moore and 2 more
Rep. Bresnahan, Robert [R-PA-8]
H.R. 1556
Eric’s Law
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Bresnahan, Robert [R-PA-8] (R-PA) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Criminal procedure and sentencing, Judicial procedure and administration
3 cosponsors — including Glenn Thompson, Guy Reschenthaler, Abraham Hamadeh
Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6]
H.R. 1557
Stop Sexual Harassment in K–12 Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6] (D-IL) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Assault and harassment offenses, Congressional oversight, Crimes against children, Domestic violence and child abuse, Education programs funding, Elementary and secondary education, Government information and archives, Government studies and investigations, School administration, Sex offenses, Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination, Teaching, teachers, curricula
3 cosponsors — including Lois Frankel, Jahana Hayes, Dina Titus
Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30]
H.R. 1561
ALERT Communities Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30] (D-TX) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Congressional oversight, Drug trafficking and controlled substances, First responders and emergency personnel, Government studies and investigations, Medical research, Medical tests and diagnostic methods, Research administration and funding
1 cosponsor — including Lance Gooden
Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30]
H.R. 1562
Test Strip Access Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30] (D-TX) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Lance Gooden
Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30]
H.R. 1563
STOP Fentanyl and Xylazine Act
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsor Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30] (D-TX) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Criminal procedure and sentencing, Drug trafficking and controlled substances
1 cosponsor — including Lance Gooden
Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
H.R. 1564
Ethan's Law
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3] (D-CT) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Child safety and welfare, Civil actions and liability, Firearms and explosives, Law enforcement administration and funding
192 cosponsors — including John B. Larson, Joe Courtney, James A. Himes and 189 more
Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10]
H.R. 1567
African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Study Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsor Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10] (D-NY) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
7 cosponsors — including Adriano Espaillat, Jonathan L. Jackson, Jerrold Nadler and 4 more
Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10]
H.R. 1568
African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsor Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10] (D-NY) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
7 cosponsors — including Adriano Espaillat, Jonathan L. Jackson, Jerrold Nadler and 4 more
Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]
H.R. 1570
Empowering Families in Special Education Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9] (R-IN) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Josh Gottheimer
Rep. Kelly, Trent [R-MS-1]
H.R. 1571
Bureaucratic Labor Adjustment and Downsizing Effort Act
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsor Rep. Kelly, Trent [R-MS-1] (R-MS) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
1 cosponsor — including Mike Ezell
Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2]
H.R. 1572
World LEAP Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2] (R-VA) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
9 cosponsors — including Jimmy Panetta, Julia Brownley, Gabe Vasquez and 6 more
Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3]
H.R. 1573
Military and Educational Data Integration Act
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsor Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3] (D-NV) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Computer security and identity theft, Military personnel and dependents, Right of privacy, State and local government operations, Student records
13 cosponsors — including Derek Schmidt, Jack Bergman, Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann and 10 more
Rep. Moran, Nathaniel [R-TX-1]
H.R. 1574
RESTORE Patent Rights Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Moran, Nathaniel [R-TX-1] (R-TX) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
5 cosponsors — including Madeleine Dean, Chip Roy, Henry C. "Hank" Johnson and 2 more
Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4]
H.R. 1575
No American Land for Communist China Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsor Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4] (R-WA) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
60 cosponsors — including Daniel Meuser, Michael Guest, Cliff Bentz and 57 more
Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4]
H.R. 1576
Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsor Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4] (R-WA) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Asia, China, Department of Agriculture, Europe, Federal officials, Iran, Land transfers, Middle East, North Korea, Russia, U.S. and foreign investments
60 cosponsors — including Daniel Meuser, Michael Guest, Robert E. Latta and 57 more
Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]
H.R. 1579
Broadband Buildout Accountability Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] (R-TX) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
5 cosponsors — including Earl L. "Buddy" Carter, Neal P. Dunn, Troy Balderson and 2 more
Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3]
H.R. 1580
To amend section 3001 of title 39, United States Code, to require solicitations sent in the mail to be clearly identified as solicitations, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsor Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3] (R-AL) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Marketing and advertising, Postal service
Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3]
H.R. 1581
Fort Monroe National Historical Park Establishment Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsor Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3] (D-VA) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Conflicts and wars, Geography and mapping, Historic sites and heritage areas, Military history, Monuments and memorials, Parks, recreation areas, trails, Public-private cooperation, Racial and ethnic relations, U.S. history, Virginia
9 cosponsors — including Robert J. Wittman, Jennifer L. McClellan, Jennifer A. Kiggans and 6 more
Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8]
H.R. 1582
Volunteer Driver Tax Appreciation Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8] (R-MN) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
10 cosponsors — including Angie Craig, Brad Finstad, Kelly Morrison and 7 more
Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]
H.R. 1583
PAR Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24] (R-NY) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
11 cosponsors — including Jimmy Panetta, Richard Hudson, Eleanor Holmes Norton and 8 more
Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]
H.R. 1584
Democracy in Design Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Sponsor Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1] (D-NV) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Architecture, General Services Administration, Government buildings, facilities, and property
8 cosponsors — including Eleanor Holmes Norton, Christopher R. Deluzio, Lloyd Doggett and 5 more
Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22]
H.R. 1585
Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22] (R-CA) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
61 cosponsors — including Don Bacon, Bradley Scott Schneider, Sylvia R. Garcia and 58 more
Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]
H.R. 1586
WOSB Certification Expansion and Opportunity Act
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Sponsor Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7] (D-NY) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Nick LaLota
Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5]
H.R. 1587
Protecting International Pipelines for Energy Security Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Sponsor Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5] (R-MI) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Thomas P. Tiffany
Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4]
H.Res. 163
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the goal of education in schools across America shall be that virtually every student in the United States achieves grade-level reading proficiency, providing them with the foundation to develop the skills and knowledge needed for success in school, work, and life.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4] (R-MI) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
9 cosponsors — including John R. Moolenaar, Shri Thanedar, Debbie Dingell and 6 more
Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]
H.Res. 165
Expressing support for the designation of February 28, 2025, as Community Arts Education Day.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsor Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7] (D-NY) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Jonathan L. Jackson, Jahana Hayes
Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
S. 701
Helping Heroes Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] (D-WA) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Congressional oversight, Employee hiring, Family relationships, Family services, Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management, Health programs administration and funding, Mental health, Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations, Veterans' medical care
11 cosponsors — including John Boozman, Richard Blumenthal, Lisa Murkowski and 8 more
Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
S. 703
CATCH Fentanyl Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (R-TX) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
11 cosponsors — including Margaret Wood Hassan, James Lankford, James C. Justice and 8 more
Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
S. 704
Voluntary Public Access Improvement Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sponsor Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] (R-MT) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors — including Michael F. Bennet, Roger Marshall, Martin Heinrich and 1 more
Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]
S. 705
Innovation in Pediatric Drugs Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1347)
Sponsor Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI] (D-RI) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Cancer, Child health, Congressional oversight, Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation, Drug therapy, Government information and archives, Government studies and investigations, Medical research, Prescription drugs, Research administration and funding
1 cosponsor — including Shelley Moore Capito
Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
S. 706
American Victims of Terrorism Compensation Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (R-TX) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Congressional oversight, Crime victims, Government studies and investigations, Government trust funds, Terrorism
6 cosponsors — including Richard Blumenthal, Kevin Cramer, Charles E. Schumer and 3 more
Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]
S. 707
No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID] (R-ID) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
10 cosponsors — including Mike Crapo, Eric Schmitt, Steve Daines and 7 more
Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
S. 708
RESTORE Patent Rights Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (D-DE) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Tom Cotton
Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
S. 709
Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
7 cosponsors — including Susan M. Collins, Jacky Rosen, Thomas Tillis and 4 more
Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
S. 710
Crypto ATM Fraud Prevention Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1347-1348; text: CR S1348-1350)
Sponsor Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors — including Richard Blumenthal, Jack Reed, Peter Welch and 1 more
Sen. Moreno, Bernie [R-OH]
S. 711
Transportation Freedom Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Moreno, Bernie [R-OH] (R-OH) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Tim Sheehy, Jim Banks, James C. Justice
Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
S. 712
Regulation Decimation Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Congressional oversight, Government information and archives
2 cosponsors — including James Lankford, Ron Johnson
Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
S. 713
Broadband Buildout Accountability Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
7 cosponsors — including John Barrasso, Marsha Blackburn, John R. Curtis and 4 more
Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY]
S. 715
No American Land for Communist China Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsor Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY] (R-WY) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
5 cosponsors — including John Barrasso, Mike Crapo, Marsha Blackburn and 2 more
Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
S. 716
A bill for the relief of Vichai Sae Tung (also known as Chai Chaowasaree).
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] (D-HI) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Private Legislation
1 cosponsor — including Brian Schatz
Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]
S. 717
Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV] (R-WV) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Cardiovascular and respiratory health, Health personnel, Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care, Medicare, Nursing
1 cosponsor — including Amy Klobuchar
Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
S. 718
Eric’s Law
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] (R-TX) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Criminal procedure and sentencing, Judicial procedure and administration
1 cosponsor — including Pete Ricketts
Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
S. 720
Empowering and Enforcing Environmental Justice Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1350)
Sponsor Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Advisory bodies, Congressional oversight, Department of Justice, Environmental health, Environmental regulatory procedures, Executive agency funding and structure, Government information and archives, Law enforcement administration and funding
11 cosponsors — including Edward J. Markey, Richard Blumenthal, Cory A. Booker and 8 more
Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
S. 721
Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Blood and blood diseases, Government information and archives, Health care coverage and access, Hearing, speech, and vision care, Home and outpatient care, Internet, web applications, social media, Medicaid, State and local government operations
3 cosponsors — including Tim Scott, Bill Cassidy, Christopher A. Coons
Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND]
S. 722
Bureau of Land Management Mineral Spacing Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND] (R-ND) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including John Barrasso, Kevin Cramer, Steve Daines
Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
S. 724
Temporary Extension of Fentanyl-Related Substances Scheduling Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
S. 726
Ethan's Law
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Child safety and welfare, Civil actions and liability, Firearms and explosives, Law enforcement administration and funding
39 cosponsors — including Christopher Murphy, Adam B. Schiff, Bernard Sanders and 36 more
Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
S. 728
African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] (D-NY) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Charles E. Schumer
Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
S. 729
Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] (R-LA) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Cardiovascular and respiratory health, Civil actions and liability, Emergency medical services and trauma care, Government information and archives, Health care costs and insurance, Hospital care, Infectious and parasitic diseases
Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO]
S. 731
Time to Choose Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO] (R-MO) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Asia, China, Public contracts and procurement
4 cosponsors — including Gary C. Peters, Rick Scott, Margaret Wood Hassan and 1 more
Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]
S. 732
Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] (R-KS) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Asia, China, Department of Agriculture, Europe, Federal officials, Iran, Land transfers, Middle East, North Korea, Russia, U.S. and foreign investments
4 cosponsors — including Tammy Baldwin, John Barrasso, Todd Young and 1 more
Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
S. 733
Taiwan Travel and Tourism Coordination Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsor Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] (R-TN) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Disaster relief and insurance, Emergency communications systems, Emergency medical services and trauma care, Emergency planning and evacuation, Executive agency funding and structure, Natural disasters
2 cosponsors — including Brian Schatz, Pete Ricketts
Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]
S. 734
Edward J. Dwight, Jr. Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] (D-CO) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including John Cornyn, John W. Hickenlooper, Angus S., Jr. King
Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]
S.J.Res. 24
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC] (R-SC) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
9 cosponsors — including Roger F. Wicker, Lindsey Graham, Shelley Moore Capito and 6 more
Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]
S.J.Res. 25
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 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]
S.J.Res. 27
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 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
S.Res. 93
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the operations of the National Institutes of Health should not experience any interruption, delay, or funding disruption in violation of the law and that the workforce of the National Institutes of Health is essential to sustaining medical progress.
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1352)
Sponsor Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Executive agency funding and structure, Medical research, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Research administration and funding
23 cosponsors — including Chris Van Hollen, Angela D. Alsobrooks, Charles E. Schumer and 20 more
Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
S.Res. 95
A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 23, 2025, to March 1, 2025, as "National Fentanyl Awareness Week" and raising awareness of the negative impacts of fentanyl in the United States.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1358)
Sponsor Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including James C. Justice

Newly Introduced (1)

Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11]
H.R. 1245
Disaster Survivors Fairness Act of 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E160-161)
Sponsor Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11] (R-NC) Introduced Feb 12, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Census and government statistics, Computers and information technology, Congressional oversight, Disaster relief and insurance, Government information and archives, Government studies and investigations, Homelessness and emergency shelter, Intergovernmental relations, Internet, web applications, social media, Natural disasters, Residential rehabilitation and home repair, State and local finance, State and local government operations
8 cosponsors — including Dina Titus, Troy A. Carter, Jill N. Tokuda and 5 more

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