What Happened in Congress on Friday?

Friday, May 09, 2025 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.

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16 bills active 6 signed into law 4 D-sponsored 12 R-sponsored

Signed into Law (6)

Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6]
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".
Became Public Law No: 119-6.
Sponsor Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6] (R-AL) Introduced Jan 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Department of Energy, Energy efficiency and conservation, Lighting, heating, cooling, Oil and gas
29 cosponsors — including Eric Burlison, Julia Letlow, Mike Collins and 26 more
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]
H.J.Res. 24
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 Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers".
Became Public Law No: 119-7.
Sponsor Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5] (R-OK) Introduced Jan 16, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Department of Energy, Energy efficiency and conservation, Food industry and services, Lighting, heating, cooling
10 cosponsors — including Claudia Tenney, Michael A. Rulli, Andrew S. Clyde and 7 more
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Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9]
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".
Became Public Law No: 119-8.
Sponsor Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9] (R-GA) Introduced Feb 12, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Congressional oversight, Consumer affairs, Department of Energy, Energy efficiency and conservation, Environmental technology, Industrial policy and productivity, Licensing and registrations, Lighting, heating, cooling, Performance measurement
6 cosponsors — including Claudia Tenney, Derek Schmidt, Mary E. Miller and 3 more
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Rep. Goldman, Craig [R-TX-12]
H.J.Res. 75
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers".
Became Public Law No: 119-9.
Sponsor Rep. Goldman, Craig [R-TX-12] (R-TX) Introduced Mar 10, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Department of Energy, Energy efficiency and conservation, Food industry and services, Lighting, heating, cooling
13 cosponsors — including Neal P. Dunn, Gary J. Palmer, Erin Houchin and 10 more
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Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]
S.J.Res. 18
A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions".
Became Public Law No: 119-10.
Sponsor Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC] (R-SC) Introduced Feb 13, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Bank accounts, deposits, capital, Banking and financial institutions regulation, Congressional oversight, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, User charges and fees
16 cosponsors — including Mike Rounds, Bill Hagerty, Mike Crapo and 13 more
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Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]
S.J.Res. 28
A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Defining Larger Participants of a Market for General-Use Digital Consumer Payment Applications".
Became Public Law No: 119-11.
Sponsor Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE] (R-NE) Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Congressional oversight, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Consumer affairs, Internet, web applications, social media
5 cosponsors — including Ted Budd, Jim Banks, Bill Hagerty and 2 more
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Committee Activity (9)

Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21]
H.R. 2642
Improving Veterans Access to Congressional Services Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sponsor Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21] (R-FL) Introduced Apr 03, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
9 cosponsors — including James R. Baird, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, Maria Elvira Salazar and 6 more
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28]
H.R. 3316
Stop Mental Health Stigma in Our Communities Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28] (D-CA) Introduced May 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
27 cosponsors — including Suzan K. DelBene, Grace Meng, Kevin Mullin and 24 more
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]
H.R. 3317
Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure, Homeland Security, and 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. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11] (D-VA) Introduced May 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Brian K. Fitzpatrick
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Rep. Downing, Troy [R-MT-2]
H.R. 3318
SEC Modernization Act
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Sponsor Rep. Downing, Troy [R-MT-2] (R-MT) Introduced May 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Rep. Gimenez, Carlos A. [R-FL-28]
H.R. 3319
Women’s and Family Protection Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Sponsor Rep. Gimenez, Carlos A. [R-FL-28] (R-FL) Introduced May 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Ritchie Torres
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Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10]
H.R. 3320
Strengthening Medicaid for Serious Mental Illness Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10] (D-NY) Introduced May 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Suhas Subramanyam
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
H.R. 3321
Ending Medicaid Discrimination Against the Most Vulnerable Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21] (R-TX) Introduced May 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
19 cosponsors — including Scott Fitzgerald, Brandon Gill, Andrew Ogles and 16 more
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Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]
H.R. 3322
Solid American Hardwood Tax Credit Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15] (R-PA) Introduced May 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Terri A. Sewell, Mike Kelly, Diana Harshbarger
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Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]
H.Res. 403
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsor Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11] (D-VA) Introduced May 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
14 cosponsors — including Robert Garcia, Maxwell Frost, Shontel M. Brown and 11 more
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Newly Introduced (1)

Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
S.J.Res. 7
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program".
Held at the desk.
Sponsor Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] (R-TX) Introduced Jan 27, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies, Congressional oversight, Educational technology and distance education, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), School administration
16 cosponsors — including John Thune, Roger F. Wicker, Deb Fischer and 13 more
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