What Happened in Congress on Wednesday?

Wednesday, April 02, 2025 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.

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49 bills active 22 D-sponsored 27 R-sponsored

Committee Activity (49)

Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8]
H.R. 2588
Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8] (D-VA) Introduced Apr 02, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
5 cosponsors — including Don Bacon, Brian K. Fitzpatrick, Judy Chu and 2 more
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Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]
H.R. 2589
Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12] (R-FL) Introduced Apr 02, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Lizzie Fletcher
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Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2]
H.R. 2590
Mental and Physical Health Care Comorbidities Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2] (D-PA) Introduced Apr 02, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Shontel M. Brown
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Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6]
H.R. 2592
Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sponsor Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6] (D-IL) Introduced Apr 02, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
5 cosponsors — including Pete Stauber, Becca Balint, Michael Lawler and 2 more
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Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
H.R. 2593
MARALAGO Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] (D-TN) Introduced Apr 02, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1]
H.R. 2594
To establish a Water Risk and Resilience Organization to develop risk and resilience requirements for the water sector.
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. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1] (R-AR) Introduced Apr 02, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Robert Bresnahan, Brad Finstad, Eugene Simon Vindman
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Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
H.R. 2595
Building Child Care for a Better Future Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7] (D-IL) Introduced Apr 02, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
25 cosponsors — including Suzanne Bonamici, Gwen Moore, Stacey E. Plaskett and 22 more
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Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
H.R. 2596
Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] (R-PA) Introduced Apr 02, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
5 cosponsors — including Linda T. Sánchez, Jim Costa, Andrew R. Garbarino and 2 more
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Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2]
H.R. 2597
Protecting American Taxpayers from Wasteful Spending Act
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsor Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2] (R-IA) Introduced Apr 02, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Troy E. Nehls, David Rouzer, W. Gregory Steube
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Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2]
H.R. 2598
IDEA Full Funding Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2] (D-CA) Introduced Apr 02, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
155 cosponsors — including Don Bacon, Mike Bost, Janelle Bynum and 152 more
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Rep. Hunt, Wesley [R-TX-38]
H.R. 2599
POWER Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor Rep. Hunt, Wesley [R-TX-38] (R-TX) Introduced Apr 02, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
27 cosponsors — including John R. Carter, Troy E. Nehls, Roger Williams and 24 more
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Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-51]
H.R. 2601
Delete DOGE Act
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-51] (D-CA) Introduced Apr 02, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
14 cosponsors — including Pramila Jayapal, Nydia M. Velázquez, Rashida Tlaib and 11 more
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Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37]
H.R. 2602
Defending American Diplomacy Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsor Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37] (D-CA) Introduced Apr 02, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
40 cosponsors — including Gregory W. Meeks, James P. McGovern, Sara Jacobs and 37 more
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Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16]
H.R. 2603
Small Business Tax Fairness and Compliance Simplification Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16] (R-IL) Introduced Apr 02, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
6 cosponsors — including Suzan K. DelBene, John R. Carter, Henry Cuellar and 3 more
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Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36]
H.R. 2604
Protecting Data at the Border Act
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36] (D-CA) Introduced Apr 02, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors — including Donald S. Beyer, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Adriano Espaillat and 1 more
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Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]
H.R. 2606
Stop Importing Terrorism Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1] (R-SC) Introduced Apr 02, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Josh Brecheen
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Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]
H.R. 2607
AFRIKANER Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22] (R-TX) Introduced Apr 02, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
H.R. 2608
To remove certain species from the lists of threatened species and endangered species published pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsor Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21] (R-TX) Introduced Apr 02, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including August Pfluger, Brian Babin
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Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10]
H.R. 2609
PEACE Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsor Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10] (D-IL) Introduced Apr 02, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors — including Abraham Hamadeh, Brian K. Fitzpatrick, Josh Gottheimer and 1 more
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Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]
H.R. 2610
Protecting Options for Seniors Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24] (R-NY) Introduced Apr 02, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
8 cosponsors — including Nicholas A. Langworthy, Paul Tonko, Michael Lawler and 5 more
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Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]
H.R. 2611
HOUTHI PC SMALL GROUP Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15] (D-NY) Introduced Apr 02, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3]
H.R. 2612
DELETE Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3] (D-MA) Introduced Apr 02, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]
H.R. 2614
Maximum Support Act
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2] (R-SC) Introduced Apr 02, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Jimmy Panetta, Kevin Mullin, Greg Landsman
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Rep. Womack, Steve [R-AR-3]
H.R. 2615
Stephen Hacala Poppy Seed Safety Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor Rep. Womack, Steve [R-AR-3] (R-AR) Introduced Apr 02, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
5 cosponsors — including Rosa L. DeLauro, J. French Hill, Bruce Westerman and 2 more
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Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]
H.Res. 259
Of inquiry requesting the President to provide certain documents in the President's possession to the House of Representatives relating to the access provided to the staff and advisers of, including any individual working for or in conjunction with, the Department of Government Efficiency to the systems, applications, and accounts, and any information contained therein, of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sponsor Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43] (D-CA) Introduced Mar 27, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Computers and information technology, Congressional oversight, Congressional-executive branch relations, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management, Government information and archives, House of Representatives, Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information, Personnel records
22 cosponsors — including Nydia M. Velázquez, Brad Sherman, Gregory W. Meeks and 19 more
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Rep. Fedorchak, Julie [R-ND-At Large]
H.Res. 290
Recognizing that the retirement of nonintermittent electric generation facilities, before facilities with equal or greater reliability attributes are available, is a threat to the reliability of the United States electric grid.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor Rep. Fedorchak, Julie [R-ND-At Large] (R-ND) Introduced Apr 02, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Laurel M. Lee
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Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10]
H.Res. 291
Urging the people of the United States to observe the month of March 2025 as "Bulgarian-American Heritage Month".
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsor Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10] (D-IL) Introduced Apr 02, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Joe Wilson, Neal P. Dunn, Richard E. Neal
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Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]
S. 1246
FEMA Independence Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] (R-NC) Introduced Apr 02, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Alex Padilla, Ted Budd, Raphael G. Warnock
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Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO]
S. 1247
Public Safety Free Speech Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO] (R-MO) Introduced Apr 02, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Jim Banks, Dan Sullivan
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Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK]
S. 1248
EASE Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK] (R-OK) Introduced Apr 02, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Alex Padilla, Thomas Tillis
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Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
S. 1249
Drone Integration and Zoning Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] (R-UT) Introduced Apr 02, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
S. 1250
SHIELD U Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] (R-UT) Introduced Apr 02, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL]
S. 1251
Defending Domestic Orange Juice Production Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL] (R-FL) Introduced Apr 02, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Department of Health and Human Services, Nutrition and diet
1 cosponsor — including Rick Scott
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Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]
S. 1252
Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] (R-NC) Introduced Apr 02, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Mark R. Warner
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Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN]
S. 1253
College Admissions Accountability Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN] (R-IN) Introduced Apr 02, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Ted Budd
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Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]
S. 1254
A bill to amend the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to clarify a provision relating to conveyances for aquifer recharge purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID] (R-ID) Introduced Apr 02, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Mike Crapo
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Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
S. 1255
Cormorant Relief Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR] (R-AR) Introduced Apr 02, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Alabama, Aquaculture, Arkansas, Birds, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Lakes and rivers, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Wildlife conservation and habitat protection, Wisconsin
4 cosponsors — including Tommy Tuberville, Katie Boyd Britt, Cindy Hyde-Smith and 1 more
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Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
S. 1256
Fire Island AIDS Memorial Establishment Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] (D-NY) Introduced Apr 02, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Charles E. Schumer
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Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]
S. 1257
A bill to amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to authorize the use of funds for certain additional Carey Act projects, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID] (R-ID) Introduced Apr 02, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Mike Crapo
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Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
S. 1258
Stephen Hacala Poppy Seed Safety Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR] (R-AR) Introduced Apr 02, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Richard Blumenthal, John Boozman
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Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
S. 1259
Manifest Modernization Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] (R-LA) Introduced Apr 02, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Sheldon Whitehouse, Catherine Cortez Masto
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Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]
S. 1260
Rural Housing Service Reform 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 Apr 02, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
14 cosponsors — including Mike Rounds, Steve Daines, John Fetterman and 11 more
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Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
S. 1261
CONNECT for Health Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] (D-HI) Introduced Apr 02, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
73 cosponsors — including Roger F. Wicker, Mark R. Warner, Cindy Hyde-Smith and 70 more
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Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
S. 1263
Operational Security Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S2141-2142: 2)
Sponsor Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] (D-NY) Introduced Apr 02, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Adam B. Schiff, Andy Kim
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Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]
S. 1264
Mental and Physical Health Care Comorbidities Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] (D-CO) Introduced Apr 02, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ]
S. 1265
USTR Inspector General Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ] (D-AZ) Introduced Apr 02, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
S. 1266
Youth Mental Health Research Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN) Introduced Apr 02, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Katie Boyd Britt
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Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
S. 1267
Deliver for Veterans Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] (R-AK) Introduced Apr 02, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Brian Schatz
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Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
S. 1268
Safety Starts at the Top Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA) Introduced Apr 02, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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