What Happened in Congress on Tuesday?

Tuesday, March 04, 2025 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.

54 bills active 1 advancing 22 D-sponsored 32 R-sponsored
54 bills

Advancing — Reported Out of Committee (1)

Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23]
H.Res. 177
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 42) 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 for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 61) 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"; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 11) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management relating to "Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources".
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sponsor Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23] (R-NY) Introduced Mar 03, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas House of Representatives, Legislative rules and procedure

Committee Activity (48)

Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2]
H.R. 602
SANE Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sponsor Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2] (R-TN) Introduced Jan 22, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Assault and harassment offenses, Health care coverage and access, Health personnel, Mental health, Sex offenses, Veterans' medical care
10 cosponsors — including Timothy M. Kennedy, Anna Paulina Luna, Jared Moskowitz and 7 more
Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]
H.R. 657
VA CPE Modernization Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sponsor Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26] (D-CA) Introduced Jan 23, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Adult education and literacy, Department of Veterans Affairs, Health personnel, Medical education
9 cosponsors — including Val T. Hoyle, Rashida Tlaib, Jonathan L. Jackson and 6 more
Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]
H.R. 660
WISER Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Sponsor Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26] (D-CA) Introduced Jan 23, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Veterans' pensions and compensation, Women's employment
7 cosponsors — including Chrissy Houlahan, Josh Gottheimer, Ilhan Omar and 4 more
Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6]
H.R. 668
Coordinating Care for Senior Veterans and Wounded Warriors Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sponsor Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6] (R-AZ) Introduced Jan 23, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Congressional oversight, Health care coverage and access, Health programs administration and funding, Medicare, Performance measurement, Veterans' medical care
6 cosponsors — including Donald G. Davis, Michael R. Turner, Jefferson Van Drew and 3 more
Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40]
H.R. 683
Combat Veterans Pre-Enrollment Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sponsor Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40] (R-CA) Introduced Jan 23, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Congressional oversight, Health care costs and insurance, Health care coverage and access, Military medicine, Military personnel and dependents, Performance measurement
10 cosponsors — including Salud O. Carbajal, Juan Ciscomani, Jill N. Tokuda and 7 more
Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]
H.R. 758
Mail Traffic Deaths Reporting Act of 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11] (D-VA) Introduced Jan 28, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management, Government information and archives, Motor carriers, Motor vehicles, Postal service, Public contracts and procurement, Transportation safety and security, U.S. Postal Service
3 cosponsors — including James Comer, Rashida Tlaib, Eleanor Holmes Norton
Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49]
H.R. 790
To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize an individual who is awarded the Purple Heart for service in the Armed Forces to transfer unused Post-9/11 Educational Assistance to a family member, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Sponsor Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49] (D-CA) Introduced Jan 28, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Family relationships, Higher education, Student aid and college costs, Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation, Veterans' organizations and recognition
2 cosponsors — including Gregory F. Murphy, Eugene Simon Vindman
Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25]
H.R. 803
To amend title 38, United States Code, to allow a surviving spouse of a Medal of Honor recipient to receive a special pension concurrently with dependency and indemnity compensation, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Sponsor Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25] (D-NY) Introduced Jan 28, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Conflicts and wars, Veterans' organizations and recognition, Veterans' pensions and compensation
4 cosponsors — including Claudia Tenney, Timothy M. Kennedy, Gwen Moore and 1 more
Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]
H.R. 856
Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19] (R-FL) Introduced Jan 31, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Congressional oversight, Government information and archives, Public contracts and procurement
1 cosponsor — including Gerald E. Connolly
Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]
H.R. 872
Federal Contractor Cybersecurity Vulnerability Reduction Act of 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1] (R-SC) Introduced Jan 31, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Computer security and identity theft, Government information and archives, Public contracts and procurement
1 cosponsor — including Shontel M. Brown
Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7]
H.R. 874
To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the rate of pay for care or services provided under the Community Care Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs based on the location at which such care or services were provided, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sponsor Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7] (R-GA) Introduced Jan 31, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Health care costs and insurance, Veterans' medical care
1 cosponsor — including Elijah Crane
Rep. Comer, James [R-KY-1]
H.R. 1515
GOOD Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Rep. Comer, James [R-KY-1] (R-KY) Introduced Feb 24, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Government information and archives
2 cosponsors — including Ro Khanna, Kevin Kiley
Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41]
H.R. 1821
HELD Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41] (R-CA) Introduced Mar 04, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4]
H.R. 1822
ACRE Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4] (R-IA) Introduced Mar 04, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
63 cosponsors — including Donald G. Davis, Nathaniel Moran, Mike Bost and 60 more
Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
H.R. 1825
GRACE Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] (R-AZ) Introduced Mar 04, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Department of Education, Executive agency funding and structure, Government lending and loan guarantees, Higher education, Student aid and college costs
Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24]
H.R. 1826
Child Care Workforce Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24] (D-CA) Introduced Mar 04, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
10 cosponsors — including Michael Lawler, Sharice Davids, Juan Ciscomani and 7 more
Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24]
H.R. 1827
Child Care Availability and Affordability Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24] (D-CA) Introduced Mar 04, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
24 cosponsors — including Michael Lawler, Sharice Davids, Juan Ciscomani and 21 more
Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
H.R. 1828
School Bus Safety Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Sponsor Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] (D-TN) Introduced Mar 04, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]
H.R. 1831
To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to carry out a pilot program for the prevention and mitigation of acts of terrorism using motor vehicles, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
Sponsor Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5] (D-NJ) Introduced Mar 04, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2]
H.R. 1832
To establish "Golden Sea Bream" as an acceptable market name for Stenotomus chrysops.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2] (D-RI) Introduced Mar 04, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11]
H.R. 1833
Working Families Tax Cut Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11] (R-NY) Introduced Mar 04, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10]
H.R. 1835
MERIT Act
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10] (D-NJ) Introduced Mar 04, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
108 cosponsors — including Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, Bonnie Watson Coleman, Dina Titus and 105 more
Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23]
H.R. 1836
GRANTED Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23] (R-CA) Introduced Mar 04, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Onder, Robert [R-MO-3]
H.R. 1837
Timely Departure Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Onder, Robert [R-MO-3] (R-MO) Introduced Mar 04, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
7 cosponsors — including Barry Moore, Troy E. Nehls, Brandon Gill and 4 more
Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
H.R. 1839
Move the ICC Out of NYC Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsor Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21] (R-TX) Introduced Mar 04, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38]
H.R. 1840
Closing the De Minimis Loophole Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38] (D-CA) Introduced Mar 04, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Adriano Espaillat, Thomas R. Suozzi
Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32]
H.R. 1841
Peace on the Korean Peninsula Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsor Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32] (D-CA) Introduced Mar 04, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
45 cosponsors — including Andy Biggs, Judy Chu, Dave Min and 42 more
Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]
H.R. 1842
PAW Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24] (R-NY) Introduced Mar 04, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors — including Deborah K. Ross, Nicole Malliotakis, Rashida Tlaib and 1 more
Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20]
H.Res. 185
Recognizing the need of Congress to prevent, address, and treat obesity as a disease in the United States on this World Obesity Day, March 4, 2025.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20] (D-FL) Introduced Mar 04, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Gwen Moore
Rep. Mullin, Kevin [D-CA-15]
H.Res. 188
Affirming the obligation of the President of the United States to comply with court orders.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Mullin, Kevin [D-CA-15] (D-CA) Introduced Mar 04, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
25 cosponsors — including Delia C. Ramirez, Nikema Williams, Eleanor Holmes Norton and 22 more
Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
S. 824
NFIP Extension Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] (R-LA) Introduced Mar 04, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Bill Cassidy
Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
S. 825
Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] (R-IA) Introduced Mar 04, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
9 cosponsors — including Christopher A. Coons, Todd Young, Margaret Wood Hassan and 6 more
Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
S. 826
Preventing Antisemitic Harassment on Campus Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL) Introduced Mar 04, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
S. 828
School Bus Safety Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] (D-IL) Introduced Mar 04, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND]
S. 829
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 840 Front Street in Casselton, North Dakota, as the "Commander Delbert Austin Olson Post Office".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND] (R-ND) Introduced Mar 04, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Congressional tributes, Government buildings, facilities, and property, North Dakota, Postal service
1 cosponsor — including John Hoeven
Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
S. 830
Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1498)
Sponsor Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] (R-ME) Introduced Mar 04, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Tammy Baldwin
Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]
S. 832
EPIC Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] (R-NC) Introduced Mar 04, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
7 cosponsors — including Ted Budd, Marsha Blackburn, Steve Daines and 4 more
Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
S. 833
Move the ICC Out of NYC Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsor Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] (R-UT) Introduced Mar 04, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
S. 834
Frank Connor and Trooper Werner Foerster Justice Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsor Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL) Introduced Mar 04, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Ted Cruz
Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
S. 835
Reduce Food Loss and Waste Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S1498-1499)
Sponsor Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL) Introduced Mar 04, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Chuck Grassley
Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
S. 837
Defending American Jobs and Affordable Energy Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (D-OR) Introduced Mar 04, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
13 cosponsors — including Martin Heinrich, Sheldon Whitehouse, Jeff Merkley and 10 more
Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
S. 838
ACRE Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] (R-KS) Introduced Mar 04, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
9 cosponsors — including Angus S., Jr. King, Tommy Tuberville, Ruben Gallego and 6 more
Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
S. 839
Safeguarding Honest Speech Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] (R-TX) Introduced Mar 04, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Ted Budd
Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]
S. 840
Digital Integrity in Democracy Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] (D-VT) Introduced Mar 04, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors — including Mazie K. Hirono, Amy Klobuchar, Jeff Merkley and 1 more
Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO]
S. 844
Faster Labor Contracts Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO] (R-MO) Introduced Mar 04, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration, Congressional oversight, Government studies and investigations, Labor-management relations, Wages and earnings
14 cosponsors — including Cory A. Booker, Gary C. Peters, Bernie Moreno and 11 more
Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
S. 845
Farmland Security Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sponsor Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] (D-WI) Introduced Mar 04, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Chuck Grassley
Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL]
S. 847
Child Care Availability and Affordability Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1499-1500)
Sponsor Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL] (R-AL) Introduced Mar 04, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
21 cosponsors — including Tim Kaine, Joni Ernst, Jeanne Shaheen and 18 more
Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
S.Res. 105
A resolution condemning the mass terminations of employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs carried out with no justification or analysis of the impact on veterans and their families.
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S1500)
Sponsor Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT) Introduced Mar 04, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
32 cosponsors — including John W. Hickenlooper, Mazie K. Hirono, Elissa Slotkin and 29 more

Newly Introduced (5)

Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]
H.Res. 114
Directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to transmit to the House of Representatives certain documents relating to Department of Homeland Security policies and activities related to domestic preparedness and collective response to terrorism and the Department's cybersecurity activities.
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 6.
Sponsor Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2] (D-MS) Introduced Feb 05, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Computer security and identity theft, Congressional oversight, Congressional-executive branch relations, Department of Homeland Security, Emergency planning and evacuation, Government information and archives, Homeland security, Terrorism
Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
S. 298
Returning SBA to Main Street Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 21.
Sponsor Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] (R-IA) Introduced Jan 29, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Administrative remedies, Commuting, Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management, Rural conditions and development, Small Business Administration, Wages and earnings
2 cosponsors — including Marsha Blackburn, Tim Scott
Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC]
S. 300
DLARA
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 22.
Sponsor Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC] (R-NC) Introduced Jan 29, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Congressional oversight, Disaster relief and insurance, Government information and archives, Government lending and loan guarantees, Government studies and investigations, Small business
9 cosponsors — including Joni Ernst, Tim Scott, Thomas Tillis and 6 more
Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]
S. 371
SBA Disaster Transparency Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 23.
Sponsor Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC] (R-SC) Introduced Feb 03, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Disaster relief and insurance, Government information and archives, Internet, web applications, social media, Small business
6 cosponsors — including Adam B. Schiff, Ted Budd, Marsha Blackburn and 3 more
Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT]
S.J.Res. 30
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Park Service relating to "Glen Canyon National Recreation Area; Motor Vehicles".
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 19.
Sponsor Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT] (R-UT) Introduced Mar 03, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Arizona, Department of the Interior, Land use and conservation, Motor vehicles, Parks, recreation areas, trails, Utah
1 cosponsor — including Mike Lee

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