What Happened in Congress on Friday?

Friday, April 04, 2025 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.

27 bills active 9 D-sponsored 18 R-sponsored

Committee Activity (27)

Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1]
H.R. 168
TORCH Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
Sponsor Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1] (R-CA) Introduced Jan 03, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Electric power generation and transmission, Environmental assessment, monitoring, research, Fires, Forests, forestry, trees, Intergovernmental relations, Land use and conservation, Licensing and registrations, Livestock, Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
Rep. Riley, Josh [D-NY-19]
H.R. 1952
Future FARMER Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Sponsor Rep. Riley, Josh [D-NY-19] (D-NY) Introduced Mar 06, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Randy Feenstra
Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1]
H.R. 1991
Producer and Agricultural Credit Enhancement Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
Sponsor Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1] (R-MN) Introduced Mar 10, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
18 cosponsors — including Angie Craig, Adam Gray, John J. McGuire and 15 more
Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41]
H.R. 2026
Ending Major Borderland Environmental Ruin from Wildfires (EMBER) Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
Sponsor Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41] (R-CA) Introduced Mar 11, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4]
H.R. 2084
Smoke Exposure Research Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Sponsor Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4] (D-CA) Introduced Mar 11, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
7 cosponsors — including Doug LaMalfa, Josh Harder, Eric Swalwell and 4 more
Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]
H.R. 2102
Major Richard Star Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Sponsor Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12] (R-FL) Introduced Mar 14, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
317 cosponsors — including Raul Ruiz, Lloyd Doggett, Donald G. Davis and 314 more
Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]
H.R. 2109
Cybersecurity for Rural Water Systems Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
Sponsor Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1] (D-NC) Introduced Mar 14, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Zachary Nunn, Brian K. Fitzpatrick, Jim Costa
Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4]
H.R. 2117
Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
Sponsor Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4] (R-IA) Introduced Mar 14, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
14 cosponsors — including Angie Craig, Brad Finstad, Josh Harder and 11 more
Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26]
H.R. 2124
To require that a foreign purchaser of agricultural land be subject to the same restrictions as are applicable to United States citizens and nationals in the home country of such foreign purchaser.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
Sponsor Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26] (R-TX) Introduced Mar 14, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
9 cosponsors — including Josh Brecheen, Clay Higgins, Marjorie Taylor Greene and 6 more
Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]
H.R. 2156
Fair Access to Agriculture Disaster Programs Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
Sponsor Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19] (D-CA) Introduced Mar 14, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
12 cosponsors — including Kat Cammack, Zoe Lofgren, Austin Scott and 9 more
Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]
H.R. 2195
Feed Hungry Veterans Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
Sponsor Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5] (D-CT) Introduced Mar 18, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
66 cosponsors — including David Scott, Alma S. Adams, Yassamin Ansari and 63 more
Rep. Steil, Bryan [R-WI-1]
H.R. 2229
No Veteran Falls Through the Cracks Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sponsor Rep. Steil, Bryan [R-WI-1] (R-WI) Introduced Mar 18, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including David G. Valadao
Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]
H.R. 2244
Michael Lecik Military Firefighters Protection Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Sponsor Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2] (R-NE) Introduced Mar 21, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
5 cosponsors — including Jason Crow, Eugene Simon Vindman, Laura Gillen and 2 more
Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]
H.R. 2245
Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sponsor Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2] (R-NE) Introduced Mar 21, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
14 cosponsors — including Gabe Vasquez, Josh Gottheimer, Jefferson Van Drew and 11 more
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
H.R. 2253
Puppy Protection Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Sponsor Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] (R-PA) Introduced Mar 21, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
201 cosponsors — including James P. McGovern, Guy Reschenthaler, Jimmy Panetta and 198 more
Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2]
H.R. 2258
To designate the Maine Forest and Logging Museum, located in Bradley, Maine, as the National Museum of Forestry and Logging History.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
Sponsor Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2] (D-ME) Introduced Mar 21, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
H.R. 2264
Service-Connected Suicide Compensation Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Sponsor Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] (R-NY) Introduced Mar 21, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
11 cosponsors — including Herbert Conaway, Robert J. Wittman, Eugene Simon Vindman and 8 more
Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39]
H.R. 2278
Survivor Benefits Delivery Improvement Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Sponsor Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39] (D-CA) Introduced Mar 21, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]
S. 1305
Agility in Manufacturing Preparedness Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] (R-NC) Introduced Apr 04, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Christopher A. Coons
Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI]
S. 1306
A bill to require the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to reissue a final rule removing the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI] (R-WI) Introduced Apr 04, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including John Barrasso, Mike Lee, Cynthia M. Lummis
Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT]
S. 1307
Police Officers Protecting Children Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT] (R-MT) Introduced Apr 04, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including James C. Justice
Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]
S. 1308
VETS Opportunity Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] (R-NC) Introduced Apr 04, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
9 cosponsors — including Ted Budd, John Cornyn, Ted Cruz and 6 more
Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
S. 1309
Winter Recreation Small Business Recovery Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Sponsor Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] (D-WI) Introduced Apr 04, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors — including Susan M. Collins, Gary C. Peters, Tina Smith and 1 more
Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM]
S. 1310
No Tax Breaks for Union Busting (NTBUB) Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM] (D-NM) Introduced Apr 04, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
29 cosponsors — including Tina Smith, Cory A. Booker, Tammy Baldwin and 26 more
Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]
S.J.Res. 45
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 "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV] (R-WV) Introduced Apr 04, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Air quality, California, Climate change and greenhouse gases, Congressional oversight, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal preemption, Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles, Motor vehicles
31 cosponsors — including Deb Fischer, Markwayne Mullin, Kevin Cramer and 28 more
Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]
S.J.Res. 46
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 "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE] (R-NE) Introduced Apr 04, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
21 cosponsors — including Shelley Moore Capito, Markwayne Mullin, Steve Daines and 18 more
Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK]
S.J.Res. 47
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 "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The 'Omnibus' Low NOx Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK] (R-OK) Introduced Apr 04, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Air quality, California, Climate change and greenhouse gases, Congressional oversight, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal preemption, Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles, Motor vehicles
13 cosponsors — including Shelley Moore Capito, Deb Fischer, James Lankford and 10 more

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