What Happened in Congress on Monday?
Monday, May 19, 2025 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.
31 bills active
1 signed into law
3 advancing
13 D-sponsored
18 R-sponsored
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Signed into Law (1)
![Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]](/proxy_image?name=Ted+Cruz&state=Texas&role=senate)
S. 146
Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks Act
Became Public Law No: 119-12.
Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks Act
Became Public Law No: 119-12.
Sponsor
Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
(R-TX)
Introduced
Jan 16, 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
21 cosponsors
Advancing — Reported Out of Committee (3)
![Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]](/proxy_image?name=Deb+Fischer&state=Nebraska&role=senate)
S.Res. 143
A resolution supporting the designation of May 29, 2025, as "Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day" to raise awareness around mental health in the agricultural industry and workforce and to continue to reduce stigma associated with mental illness.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2965-2966; text: 03/26/2025 CR S1877-1878)
A resolution supporting the designation of May 29, 2025, as "Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day" to raise awareness around mental health in the agricultural industry and workforce and to continue to reduce stigma associated with mental illness.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2965-2966; text: 03/26/2025 CR S1877-1878)
Sponsor
Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]
(R-NE)
Introduced
Mar 26, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Agricultural practices and innovations, Commemorative events and holidays, Mental health
15 cosponsors
![Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]](/proxy_image?name=Dan+Sullivan&state=Alaska&role=senate)
S.Res. 234
A resolution designating May 2, 2025, as "United States Foreign Service Day" in recognition of the men and women who have served, or are presently serving, in the Foreign Service of the United States, and honoring the members of the Foreign Service who have given their lives in the line of duty.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2966; text: CR S2974)
A resolution designating May 2, 2025, as "United States Foreign Service Day" in recognition of the men and women who have served, or are presently serving, in the Foreign Service of the United States, and honoring the members of the Foreign Service who have given their lives in the line of duty.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2966; text: CR S2974)
Sponsor
Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]
(R-AK)
Introduced
May 19, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Commemorative events and holidays, Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
1 cosponsor
![Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]](/proxy_image?name=Ron+Wyden&state=Oregon&role=senate)
S.Res. 235
A resolution designating May 17, 2025, as "Kids to Parks Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2966; text: CR S2974)
A resolution designating May 17, 2025, as "Kids to Parks Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2966; text: CR S2974)
5 cosponsors
Committee Activity (27)
![Rep. Moore, Tim [R-NC-14]](/proxy_image?name=Tim+Moore&state=North+Carolina&role=house)
H.R. 2240
Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor
Rep. Moore, Tim [R-NC-14]
(R-NC)
Introduced
Mar 21, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Government studies and investigations, Law enforcement officers, Mental health, Violent crime
22 cosponsors
![Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7]](/proxy_image?name=Russell+Fry&state=South+Carolina&role=house)
H.R. 2255
Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor
Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7]
(R-SC)
Introduced
Mar 21, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Firearms and explosives, Government buildings, facilities, and property, Law enforcement officers
![Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2]](/proxy_image?name=Rudy+Yakym+III&state=Indiana&role=house)
H.R. 3479
SECURE American Telecommunications Act
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Natural Resources, and Foreign Affairs, 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.
SECURE American Telecommunications Act
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Natural Resources, and Foreign Affairs, 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.
3 cosponsors
![Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14]](/proxy_image?name=Lauren+Underwood&state=Illinois&role=house)
H.R. 3480
Health Coverage for IVF Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Health Coverage for IVF Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
![Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large]](/proxy_image?name=Nicholas+J.+Begich+III&state=Alaska&role=house)
H.R. 3485
To amend the Small Business Act to eliminate certain requirements relating to the award of construction subcontracts within the county or State of performance.
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
To amend the Small Business Act to eliminate certain requirements relating to the award of construction subcontracts within the county or State of performance.
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Sponsor
Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large]
(R-AK)
Introduced
May 19, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
6 cosponsors
![Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12]](/proxy_image?name=Mike+Bost&state=Illinois&role=house)
H.R. 3487
Shawnee TRAILS Act
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Shawnee TRAILS Act
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
![Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1]](/proxy_image?name=Diana+DeGette&state=Colorado&role=house)
H.R. 3491
DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
18 cosponsors
![Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]](/proxy_image?name=Ro+Khanna&state=California&role=house)
H.R. 3493
Global Fairness in Drug Pricing Act
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and 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.
Global Fairness in Drug Pricing Act
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and 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.
7 cosponsors
![Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7]](/proxy_image?name=Kweisi+Mfume&state=Maryland&role=house)
H.R. 3498
Henrietta Lacks Congressional Gold Medal Act
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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.
Henrietta Lacks Congressional Gold Medal Act
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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.
35 cosponsors
![Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4]](/proxy_image?name=Burgess+Owens&state=Utah&role=house)
H.R. 3499
Outdoor Recreational Outfitting and Guiding Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Outdoor Recreational Outfitting and Guiding Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
4 cosponsors
![Rep. Ryan, Patrick [D-NY-18]](/proxy_image?name=Patrick+Ryan&state=New+York&role=house)
H.R. 3500
More Funding for COPS Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
More Funding for COPS Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2 cosponsors
![Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38]](/proxy_image?name=Linda+T.+Sanchez&state=California&role=house)
H.R. 3501
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for certain cognitive impairment detection in the Medicare annual wellness visit and initial preventive physical examination.
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.
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for certain cognitive impairment detection in the Medicare annual wellness visit and initial preventive physical examination.
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.
27 cosponsors
![Rep. Schmidt, Derek [R-KS-2]](/proxy_image?name=Derek+Schmidt&state=Kansas&role=house)
H.R. 3502
Wrongful Injunction Accountability Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Wrongful Injunction Accountability Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2 cosponsors
![Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]](/proxy_image?name=Jefferson+Van+Drew&state=New+Jersey&role=house)
H.R. 3503
Kidney Donation Anti-Discrimination Act
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Kidney Donation Anti-Discrimination Act
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
5 cosponsors
![Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]](/proxy_image?name=Gregory+W.+Meeks&state=New+York&role=house)
H.Res. 391
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H. J. Res. 72) relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025.
Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Meeks. Petition No: 119-4. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2025051904">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H. J. Res. 72) relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025.
Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Meeks. Petition No: 119-4. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2025051904">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
![Rep. Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-4]](/proxy_image?name=Greg+Stanton&state=Arizona&role=house)
H.Res. 393
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H. J. Res. 73) relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025.
Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Meeks. Petition No: 119-5. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2025051905">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H. J. Res. 73) relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025.
Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Meeks. Petition No: 119-5. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2025051905">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
![Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2]](/proxy_image?name=Angie+Craig&state=Minnesota&role=house)
H.Res. 427
Recognizing "National Public Works Week".
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Recognizing "National Public Works Week".
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
2 cosponsors
![Rep. Messmer, Mark B. [R-IN-8]](/proxy_image?name=Mark+B.+Messmer&state=Indiana&role=house)
H.Res. 428
Expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as "Moving Month".
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as "Moving Month".
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
![Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4]](/proxy_image?name=Mike+Thompson&state=California&role=house)
H.Res. 429
Expressing support for the designation of May 17, 2025, as "Necrotizing Enterocolitis Awareness Day".
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Expressing support for the designation of May 17, 2025, as "Necrotizing Enterocolitis Awareness Day".
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2 cosponsors
![Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]](/proxy_image?name=Shelley+Moore+Capito&state=West+Virginia&role=senate)
S. 1799
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for certain cognitive impairment detection in the Medicare annual wellness visit and initial preventative physical examination.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for certain cognitive impairment detection in the Medicare annual wellness visit and initial preventative physical examination.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
2 cosponsors
![Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS]](/proxy_image?name=Cindy+Hyde-Smith&state=Mississippi&role=senate)
S. 1800
Rural Health Sustainability Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Rural Health Sustainability Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
![Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]](/proxy_image?name=Rick+Scott&state=Florida&role=senate)
S. 1802
CARGO Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
CARGO Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
3 cosponsors
![Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]](/proxy_image?name=Michael+F.+Bennet&state=Colorado&role=senate)
S. 1803
STABLE GENIUS Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
STABLE GENIUS Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
![Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]](/proxy_image?name=Charles+E.+Schumer&state=New+York&role=senate)
S. 1804
Presidential Airlift Security Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2973; text: CR S2973)
Presidential Airlift Security Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2973; text: CR S2973)
2 cosponsors
![Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]](/proxy_image?name=Susan+M.+Collins&state=Maine&role=senate)
S. 1805
Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2973-2974)
Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2973-2974)
Sponsor
Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
(R-ME)
Introduced
May 19, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Digestive and metabolic diseases, Health information and medical records, Health personnel, Health technology, devices, supplies, Medicare
5 cosponsors
![Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]](/proxy_image?name=Pete+Ricketts&state=Nebraska&role=senate)
S. 1806
Business Owners Protection Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Business Owners Protection Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
7 cosponsors
![Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN]](/proxy_image?name=Jim+Banks&state=Indiana&role=senate)
S. 1807
Timely and Accurate Benefits Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Timely and Accurate Benefits Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
1 cosponsor
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