What Happened in Congress on Monday?

Monday, May 12, 2025 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.

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28 bills active 12 D-sponsored 16 R-sponsored

Committee Activity (25)

Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17]
H.R. 1987
Saving Our Veterans Lives Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Sponsor Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17] (D-PA) Introduced Mar 10, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
23 cosponsors — including John James, Brian K. Fitzpatrick, Greg Landsman and 20 more
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Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1]
H.R. 2942
What Works for Preventing Veteran Suicide Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sponsor Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1] (D-OH) Introduced Apr 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
5 cosponsors — including Morgan Luttrell, Christopher R. Deluzio, Derrick Van Orden and 2 more
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Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39]
H.R. 2963
FAIR Veterans Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Sponsor Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39] (D-CA) Introduced Apr 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2]
H.R. 2970
National Veterans Advocate Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sponsor Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2] (R-IN) Introduced Apr 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Max L. Miller
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Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3]
H.R. 3013
To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the authorization of appropriations for comprehensive service programs for homeless veterans.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Sponsor Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3] (D-IL) Introduced Apr 24, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
10 cosponsors — including Mark Takano, Julia Brownley, Chris Pappas and 7 more
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Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3]
H.R. 3014
To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make grants to entities that furnish services to homeless veterans.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Sponsor Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3] (D-IL) Introduced Apr 24, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Timothy M. Kennedy, Mike Levin
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Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]
H.R. 3027
Green Star Families Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sponsor Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2] (R-NJ) Introduced Apr 24, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7]
H.R. 3088
Veterans Hearing Health Expansion Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sponsor Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7] (R-MI) Introduced Apr 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Hillary J. Scholten, Josh Riley
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Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
S. 1707
Helping Young Americans Save for Retirement Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] (R-LA) Introduced May 12, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
7 cosponsors — including Tim Kaine, Jeanne Shaheen, Tommy Tuberville and 4 more
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Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]
S. 1708
Regulatory Accountability Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK] (R-OK) Introduced May 12, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Ron Johnson
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Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
S. 1709
Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2864)
Sponsor Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA) Introduced May 12, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
5 cosponsors — including Jeff Merkley, Edward J. Markey, Elizabeth Warren and 2 more
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Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
S. 1710
MIL FMLA Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] (D-IL) Introduced May 12, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors — including Amy Klobuchar, Richard Blumenthal, Angela D. Alsobrooks and 1 more
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Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
S. 1711
STOP China Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (R-TX) Introduced May 12, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
10 cosponsors — including Tammy Baldwin, Rick Scott, Gary C. Peters and 7 more
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Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
S. 1712
Criminal History Access Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] (R-KS) Introduced May 12, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Sheldon Whitehouse, Thomas Tillis, Ted Budd
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Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
S. 1713
Agriculture Innovation Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sponsor Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN) Introduced May 12, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including John Thune
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Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
S. 1714
Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID] (R-ID) Introduced May 12, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Jack Reed
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Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN]
S. 1715
Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN] (R-TN) Introduced May 12, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
24 cosponsors — including James C. Justice, Lindsey Graham, James E. Risch and 21 more
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Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND]
S. 1716
Vision Lab Choice Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND] (R-ND) Introduced May 12, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
16 cosponsors — including Christopher Murphy, Markwayne Mullin, Peter Welch and 13 more
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Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]
S. 1717
Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN] (R-IN) Introduced May 12, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Alex Padilla, John Barrasso, Adam B. Schiff
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Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
S. 1718
Invest America Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] (R-TX) Introduced May 12, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
S. 1719
Primary Care Enhancement Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] (R-LA) Introduced May 12, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors — including Jeanne Shaheen, Tim Scott, Mark Kelly and 1 more
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Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
S. 1720
Due Process Continuity of Care Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] (R-LA) Introduced May 12, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Correctional facilities and imprisonment, Health care coverage and access, Intergovernmental relations, Medicaid, Performance measurement, State and local government operations
5 cosponsors — including Jeff Merkley, Thomas Tillis, Edward J. Markey and 2 more
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Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
S.Res. 215
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 12, 2025, through May 16, 2025 as "Veterans Affairs Research Week" to celebrate the research, innovation, and significant contributions of the Department of Veterans Affairs to improving the lives of countless veterans, people in the United States, and individuals around the world.
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S2864)
Sponsor Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] (D-IL) Introduced May 12, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Patty Murray, Richard Blumenthal
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Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]
S.Res. 216
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate 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 Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S2865)
Sponsor Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK] (R-OK) Introduced May 12, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including John Fetterman
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Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD]
S.Res. 217
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert Fitzgerald Kennedy Jr. does not have the confidence of the Senate or of the American people to faithfully carry out the duties of his office.
Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S2865-2867)
Sponsor Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD] (D-MD) Introduced May 12, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors — including Ron Wyden, Chris Van Hollen, Elizabeth Warren and 1 more
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Newly Introduced (3)

Rep. Greene, Marjorie Taylor [R-GA-14]
H.R. 276
Gulf of America Act
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 73.
Sponsor Rep. Greene, Marjorie Taylor [R-GA-14] (R-GA) Introduced Jan 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Geography and mapping, Gulf of Mexico
17 cosponsors — including Mary E. Miller, Barry Moore, Claudia Tenney and 14 more
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Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
S. 632
IHS Workforce Parity Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 74.
Sponsor Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] (D-NV) Introduced Feb 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Education programs funding, Government lending and loan guarantees, Health personnel, Health programs administration and funding, Higher education, Indian social and development programs, Medical education, Temporary and part-time employment
1 cosponsor — including Markwayne Mullin
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Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
S. 689
Tule River Tribe Reserved Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 75.
Sponsor Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA) Introduced Feb 24, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas California, Federal-Indian relations, Government trust funds, Indian claims, Indian lands and resources rights, Lakes and rivers, Land transfers, Water quality, Water use and supply
1 cosponsor — including Adam B. Schiff
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