What Happened in Congress on Friday?

Friday, May 23, 2025 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.

36 bills active 2 signed into law 17 D-sponsored 19 R-sponsored

Signed into Law (2)

Rep. Maloy, Celeste [R-UT-2]
H.J.Res. 60
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Park Service relating to "Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Motor Vehicles".
Became Public Law No: 119-13.
Sponsor Rep. Maloy, Celeste [R-UT-2] (R-UT) Introduced Feb 21, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Arizona, Department of the Interior, Land use and conservation, Motor vehicles, Parks, recreation areas, trails, Utah
3 cosponsors
Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9]
H.J.Res. 61
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing".
Became Public Law No: 119-14.
Sponsor Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9] (R-VA) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Air quality, Climate change and greenhouse gases, Congressional oversight, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Manufacturing, Motor vehicles
20 cosponsors

Committee Activity (34)

Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4]
H.R. 3574
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit qualified distributions from section 529 plans for certain transportation and parking expenses.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4] (D-VA) Introduced May 23, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]
H.R. 3575
ANTE Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19] (R-TX) Introduced May 23, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
5 cosponsors
Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]
H.R. 3577
END CELLS Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12] (R-FL) Introduced May 23, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
6 cosponsors
Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6]
H.R. 3580
Oversight of Medicare Billing Code Cost Act
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. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6] (R-AZ) Introduced May 23, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors
Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2]
H.R. 3581
Protect DSH Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2] (R-TX) Introduced May 23, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8]
H.R. 3582
No revolving doors in FMS Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8] (R-OH) Introduced May 23, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
6 cosponsors
Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26]
H.R. 3583
To amend title 4, United States Code, to ensure that a funeral honors detail recites the 13 Folds of Honor when presenting a flag of the United States in connection with the death of a member of the Armed Forces or veteran.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26] (R-FL) Introduced May 23, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
15 cosponsors
Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11]
H.R. 3584
Stratton Ridge Air Force Memorial Act
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Sponsor Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11] (R-NC) Introduced May 23, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Rep. Goodlander, Maggie [D-NH-2]
H.R. 3587
Investing in Digital Skills Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor Rep. Goodlander, Maggie [D-NH-2] (D-NH) Introduced May 23, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Rep. Harrigan, Pat [R-NC-10]
H.R. 3588
Real Estate Reciprocity Act
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
Sponsor Rep. Harrigan, Pat [R-NC-10] (R-NC) Introduced May 23, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1]
H.R. 3589
RESTORE Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1] (R-TN) Introduced May 23, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
5 cosponsors
Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4]
H.R. 3590
SCHOOL Professionals Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4] (D-NV) Introduced May 23, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors
Rep. Hunt, Wesley [R-TX-38]
H.R. 3591
Carla Walker Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Hunt, Wesley [R-TX-38] (R-TX) Introduced May 23, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
10 cosponsors
Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]
H.R. 3594
Gold Star Spouses Health Care Enhancement Act
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsor Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] (D-OH) Introduced May 23, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors
Rep. Kennedy, Mike [R-UT-3]
H.R. 3595
Safe Prescribing Through Reporting Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor Rep. Kennedy, Mike [R-UT-3] (R-UT) Introduced May 23, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
7 cosponsors
Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]
H.R. 3596
Rape Shield Enhancement Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1] (R-SC) Introduced May 23, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1]
H.R. 3597
Protecting Circuit Boards and Substrates Act
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Science, Space, and Technology, 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. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1] (R-UT) Introduced May 23, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
9 cosponsors
Rep. Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3]
H.R. 3599
Joint Reserve Detachment (JRD) Formalization Act
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsor Rep. Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3] (R-IA) Introduced May 23, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
5 cosponsors
Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]
H.R. 3600
LOOTER Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19] (D-CA) Introduced May 23, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors
Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1]
H.R. 3601
National ACERT Grant Program Authorization Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1] (D-NH) Introduced May 23, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors
Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7]
H.R. 3602
Ending Qualified Immunity Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7] (D-MA) Introduced May 23, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
17 cosponsors
Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7]
H.R. 3603
Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7] (D-MA) Introduced May 23, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
10 cosponsors
Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5]
H.R. 3604
Reducing Waste in National Parks Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsor Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5] (D-IL) Introduced May 23, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Parks, recreation areas, trails, Solid waste and recycling, Water use and supply
45 cosponsors
Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3]
H.R. 3605
Strength in Diversity Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3] (D-VA) Introduced May 23, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
27 cosponsors
Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3]
H.R. 3606
Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3] (D-VA) Introduced May 23, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
14 cosponsors
Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-14]
H.R. 3607
MARSHALS Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-14] (D-CA) Introduced May 23, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
44 cosponsors
Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2]
H.R. 3609
Remove the Stain Act
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsor Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2] (D-HI) Introduced May 23, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
12 cosponsors
Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
H.R. 3612
End For-Profit Prisons Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12] (D-NJ) Introduced May 23, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
6 cosponsors
Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6]
H.Res. 442
Recognizing the importance of California's public higher education systems and reaffirming the United States' commitment to supporting these institutions.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6] (D-CA) Introduced May 23, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
20 cosponsors
Rep. Bynum, Janelle S. [D-OR-5]
H.Res. 443
Expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as "National Electrical Safety Month".
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor Rep. Bynum, Janelle S. [D-OR-5] (D-OR) Introduced May 23, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3]
H.Res. 444
Calling upon all Americans on this Memorial Day, 2025, to honor the men and women of the Armed Forces who have died in the pursuit of freedom and peace.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsor Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3] (R-MS) Introduced May 23, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
43 cosponsors
Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]
H.Res. 445
Supporting the goals and ideals of the month of May as Sex Ed For All Month: Equity and Access for All.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] (D-WA) Introduced May 23, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
9 cosponsors
Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
H.Res. 446
Expressing support for the recognition of July 3 through July 10, 2025, as "National Extreme Heat Awareness Week", a national event educating the public on the dangers of extreme heat and the risks of extreme heat events to public safety, infrastructure, agriculture, and much more, and supporting the goals of a National Extreme Heat Awareness Week.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] (R-NY) Introduced May 23, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
5 cosponsors
Rep. McDowell, Addison P. [R-NC-6]
H.Res. 447
Condemning antisemitism and remembering Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. McDowell, Addison P. [R-NC-6] (R-NC) Introduced May 23, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
72 cosponsors

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