What Happened in Congress on Monday?

Monday, April 28, 2025 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.

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40 bills active 1 advancing 21 D-sponsored 19 R-sponsored

Advancing — Reported Out of Committee (1)

Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
S.Res. 149
A resolution designating April 2025 as "Second Chance Month".
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2610; text: 3/31/2025 CR S2096)
Sponsor Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN) Introduced Apr 01, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Criminal justice information and records, Employment discrimination and employee rights
7 cosponsors — including Kevin Cramer, Edward J. Markey, Shelley Moore Capito and 4 more
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Committee Activity (29)

Rep. Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-4]
H.R. 3030
Highway Formula Fairness Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Sponsor Rep. Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-4] (D-AZ) Introduced Apr 28, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Tony Gonzales, Joe Neguse
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Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12]
H.R. 3032
Expanding Remote Monitoring Access Act
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. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12] (R-OH) Introduced Apr 28, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Neal P. Dunn, Gregory F. Murphy
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Rep. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3]
H.R. 3033
Protecting the Mailing of Firearms Act
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3] (R-SC) Introduced Apr 28, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
32 cosponsors — including Eric Burlison, Earl L. "Buddy" Carter, Ben Cline and 29 more
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Rep. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3]
H.R. 3034
NFA SBS Act
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3] (R-SC) Introduced Apr 28, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
15 cosponsors — including Ben Cline, Dan Crenshaw, Mary E. Miller and 12 more
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Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21]
H.R. 3035
Restoring WIFIA Eligibility Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Sponsor Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21] (D-CA) Introduced Apr 28, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Dan Newhouse, Brian K. Fitzpatrick, Adam Gray
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Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2]
H.R. 3036
Protecting America’s Workers Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2] (D-CT) Introduced Apr 28, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
18 cosponsors — including Robert C. "Bobby" Scott, Ilhan Omar, Suzanne Bonamici and 15 more
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Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]
H.R. 3037
Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis 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. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6] (D-MI) Introduced Apr 28, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
30 cosponsors — including Brian K. Fitzpatrick, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Lloyd Doggett and 27 more
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Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4]
H.R. 3038
SAFE Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, 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. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4] (R-IA) Introduced Apr 28, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Jimmy Panetta, Eugene Simon Vindman
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Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10]
H.R. 3039
PROSPER Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10] (D-NY) Introduced Apr 28, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
6 cosponsors — including Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Seth Magaziner, Jimmy Gomez and 3 more
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Rep. Hamadeh, Abraham [R-AZ-8]
H.R. 3040
Preventing Ranked Choice Corruption Act
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Sponsor Rep. Hamadeh, Abraham [R-AZ-8] (R-AZ) Introduced Apr 28, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Nicholas Begich, Tony Wied, Jimmy Patronis
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Rep. Hunt, Wesley [R-TX-38]
H.R. 3041
RIGED Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Sponsor Rep. Hunt, Wesley [R-TX-38] (R-TX) Introduced Apr 28, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11]
H.R. 3042
MMEDS 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. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11] (R-NY) Introduced Apr 28, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
10 cosponsors — including Ritchie Torres, Maria Elvira Salazar, Darren Soto and 7 more
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Rep. McClain, Lisa C. [R-MI-9]
H.R. 3043
Accountability in Foreign Animal Research Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor Rep. McClain, Lisa C. [R-MI-9] (R-MI) Introduced Apr 28, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
9 cosponsors — including Donald G. Davis, Nicole Malliotakis, Eleanor Holmes Norton and 6 more
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Rep. Messmer, Mark [R-IN-8]
H.R. 3044
No Vaccine Mandates in Higher Education Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor Rep. Messmer, Mark [R-IN-8] (R-IN) Introduced Apr 28, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
16 cosponsors — including August Pfluger, Anna Paulina Luna, Andrew Ogles and 13 more
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Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12]
H.R. 3045
West Bank Violence Prevention Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12] (D-NY) Introduced Apr 28, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
129 cosponsors — including Adam Smith, James A. Himes, Rosa L. DeLauro and 126 more
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Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1]
H.R. 3046
To amend title 5, United States Code, to establish Workers' Memorial Day as a Federal holiday.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsor Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1] (D-NJ) Introduced Apr 28, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors — including Linda T. Sánchez, Nikki Budzinski, Johnny Olszewski and 1 more
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Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
H.R. 3047
To require the Director of the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia and the Director of the Pretrial Services Agency for the District of Columbia to reside in the District of Columbia.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsor Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC) Introduced Apr 28, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1]
H.R. 3048
Ocean Regional Opportunity and Innovation Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Sponsor Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1] (D-ME) Introduced Apr 28, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
9 cosponsors — including Maria Elvira Salazar, Suzanne Bonamici, Nanette Diaz Barragán and 6 more
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Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3]
H.R. 3049
Tenants’ Right to Organize Act
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, 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. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3] (D-IL) Introduced Apr 28, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
26 cosponsors — including Rashida Tlaib, Jimmy Gomez, Greg Casar and 23 more
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Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]
H.R. 3050
Countering Hate Against Israel by Federal Contractors Act
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsor Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24] (R-NY) Introduced Apr 28, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
6 cosponsors — including Elise M. Stefanik, W. Gregory Steube, Michael Lawler and 3 more
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Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]
H.R. 3051
Victims of Agent Orange Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12] (D-MI) Introduced Apr 28, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
16 cosponsors — including Lateefah Simon, Jerrold Nadler, Shri Thanedar and 13 more
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Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
H.R. 3053
WIC Collaboration Study Act
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, 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. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12] (D-NJ) Introduced Apr 28, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]
H.Res. 355
Supporting the designation of the week of April 28 through May 2, 2025, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week".
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5] (D-CT) Introduced Apr 28, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Brian K. Fitzpatrick, Suzanne Bonamici
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Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]
H.Res. 356
Expressing support for the designation of April 13, 2025, through April 26, 2025, as "National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week".
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7] (D-NY) Introduced Apr 28, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
S. 1499
New Start Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Sponsor Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA) Introduced Apr 28, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Cory A. Booker
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Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
S. 1500
Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] (D-NH) Introduced Apr 28, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
7 cosponsors — including Katie Boyd Britt, Shelley Moore Capito, Jon Ossoff and 4 more
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Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]
S. 1501
SAFE Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sponsor Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] (R-MS) Introduced Apr 28, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Tina Smith, Katie Boyd Britt, Christopher A. Coons
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Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH]
S.J.Res. 50
A joint resolution 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".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH] (R-OH) Introduced Apr 28, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
S.Res. 183
A resolution designating the month of April 2025 as "Earth Month" and expressing support for environmental stewardship and climate action.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2609)
Sponsor Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA) Introduced Apr 28, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors — including Tammy Baldwin, Tammy Duckworth, Adam B. Schiff and 1 more
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Newly Introduced (10)

Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27]
H.R. 633
TAKE IT DOWN Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 59.
Sponsor Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27] (R-FL) Introduced Jan 22, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Child safety and welfare, Crimes against children, Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation, Digital media, Fraud offenses and financial crimes, Internet, web applications, social media, Pornography, Sex offenses
41 cosponsors — including Madeleine Dean, August Pfluger, Debbie Dingell and 38 more
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Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
S. 28
Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 47.
Sponsor Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] (R-TX) Introduced Jan 07, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Computers and information technology, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Internet, web applications, social media, Photography and imaging, Right of privacy, Sound recording
2 cosponsors — including Maria Cantwell, John R. Curtis
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Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
S. 555
Korean American Divided Families National Registry Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 51.
Sponsor Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA) Introduced Feb 12, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Asia, Congressional oversight, Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad, Family relationships, Family services, Government information and archives, North Korea
5 cosponsors — including Ted Cruz, Christopher A. Coons, Mark Kelly and 2 more
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Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
S. 821
Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 52.
Sponsor Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (R-TX) Introduced Mar 03, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Asia, Congressional oversight, Department of State, Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status, Taiwan
3 cosponsors — including Christopher A. Coons, Pete Ricketts, Michael F. Bennet
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Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT]
S. 842
No Hezbollah In Our Hemisphere Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 53.
Sponsor Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT] (R-UT) Introduced Mar 04, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Congressional oversight, Criminal procedure and sentencing, Department of State, Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad, Foreign property, Iran, Latin America, Lebanon, Middle East, Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents, Sanctions, Terrorism, Visas and passports
1 cosponsor — including Jacky Rosen
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Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]
S. 860
BUST FENTANYL Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 54.
Sponsor Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID] (R-ID) Introduced Mar 05, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Asia, China, Congressional oversight, Department of Justice, Drug trafficking and controlled substances, Executive agency funding and structure, Foreign and international banking, Foreign property, Fraud offenses and financial crimes, International organizations and cooperation, Latin America, Mexico, Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents, Sanctions, Smuggling and trafficking
3 cosponsors — including Jeanne Shaheen, Bill Hagerty, Christopher A. Coons
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Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
S. 868
MEGOBARI Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 55.
Sponsor Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] (D-NH) Introduced Mar 05, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Alliances, Asia, Books and print media, China, Civil actions and liability, Collective security, Congressional oversight, Criminal procedure and sentencing, Detention of persons, Digital media, Elections, voting, political campaign regulation, Europe, European Union, Federal officials, Foreign property, Georgia (Republic), Government ethics and transparency, public corruption, Human rights, Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information, Iran, Political parties and affiliation, Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents, Protest and dissent, Rule of law and government transparency, Russia, Sanctions, Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status, Visas and passports
3 cosponsors — including James E. Risch, Christopher A. Coons, Pete Ricketts
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Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]
S.Res. 86
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 (XXVI) and the harmful conflation of China's "One China Principle" and the United States'"One China Policy".
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 56.
Sponsor Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID] (R-ID) Introduced Feb 20, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Asia, China, Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad, International organizations and cooperation, Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status, Taiwan, Visas and passports
15 cosponsors — including Jeanne Shaheen, Pete Ricketts, Christopher A. Coons and 12 more
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Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]
S.Res. 98
A resolution condemning Beijing's destruction of Hong Kong's democracy and rule of law.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 57.
Sponsor Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID] (R-ID) Introduced Feb 26, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Asia, China, Elections, voting, political campaign regulation, Hong Kong, Human rights, Protest and dissent, Rule of law and government transparency
12 cosponsors — including Jeanne Shaheen, Christopher A. Coons, Bill Cassidy and 9 more
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Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
S.Res. 106
A resolution supporting the goals of International Women's Day.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 58.
Sponsor Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] (D-NH) Introduced Mar 05, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Commemorative events and holidays, Crimes against women, Economic development, Human rights, Racial and ethnic relations, Religion, Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination, Violent crime, Women's employment, Women's rights
1 cosponsor — including Susan M. Collins
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