What Happened in Congress on Tuesday?
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.
58 bills active
4 advancing
25 D-sponsored
32 R-sponsored
1 I-sponsored
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Advancing — Reported Out of Committee (4)
S.Res. 282
A resolution commemorating June 17, 2025, as the tenth anniversary of the Mother Emanuel AME Church shooting.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3413-3414; text: CR S3438-3439)
A resolution commemorating June 17, 2025, as the tenth anniversary of the Mother Emanuel AME Church shooting.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3413-3414; text: CR S3438-3439)
Sponsor
Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]
(R-SC)
Introduced
Jun 17, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Commemorative events and holidays, Congressional tributes, Crime victims, Religion, South Carolina, Violent crime
2 cosponsors
— including Lindsey Graham, Marsha Blackburn
S.Res. 284
A resolution designating June 10, 2025, as "DACOR Bacon House Bicentennial Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3442; text: CR S3440-3441)
A resolution designating June 10, 2025, as "DACOR Bacon House Bicentennial Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3442; text: CR S3440-3441)
Sponsor
Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
(D-RI)
Introduced
Jun 17, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Commemorative events and holidays, Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad, District of Columbia, Historic sites and heritage areas, U.S. history
1 cosponsor
— including Roger F. Wicker
S.Res. 285
A resolution designating July 16, 2025, as "Glioblastoma Awareness Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3442; text: CR S3441)
A resolution designating July 16, 2025, as "Glioblastoma Awareness Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3442; text: CR S3441)
Sponsor
Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
(R-SC)
Introduced
Jun 17, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Cancer, Commemorative events and holidays, Health promotion and preventive care
9 cosponsors
— including Mark Kelly, Tim Scott, Christopher A. Coons and 6 more
S.Res. 286
A resolution recognizing the life, achievements, and public service of former First Lady Barbara Pierce Bush on the occasion of her 100th birthday.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3442; text: CR S3441-3442)
A resolution recognizing the life, achievements, and public service of former First Lady Barbara Pierce Bush on the occasion of her 100th birthday.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3442; text: CR S3441-3442)
Sponsor
Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
(R-TX)
Introduced
Jun 17, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Commemorative events and holidays, Congressional tributes, Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents, U.S. history
1 cosponsor
— including Ted Cruz
Committee Activity (53)
H.R. 3720
HOME Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
HOME Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Sponsor
Del. King-Hinds, Kimberlyn [R-MP-At Large]
(R-MP)
Introduced
Jun 04, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
8 cosponsors
— including Derrick Van Orden, James C. Moylan, Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen and 5 more
H.R. 3753
Expanding Access for Online Veteran Students Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Expanding Access for Online Veteran Students Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
14 cosponsors
— including Greg Stanton, Derrick Van Orden, Michael Lawler and 11 more
H.R. 4017
American Royalties Too Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
American Royalties Too Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2 cosponsors
— including Judy Chu, Deborah K. Ross
H.R. 4019
Gio’s Law
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Gio’s Law
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
6 cosponsors
— including Andrew R. Garbarino, Brian K. Fitzpatrick, Zachary Nunn and 3 more
H.R. 4020
To authorize the Secretary of Defense to enter into arrangements with institutions of higher education to provide dual or concurrent enrollment programs for students enrolled in schools operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
To authorize the Secretary of Defense to enter into arrangements with institutions of higher education to provide dual or concurrent enrollment programs for students enrolled in schools operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
H.R. 4021
Patriotism Not Pride Act
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Patriotism Not Pride Act
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
6 cosponsors
— including Mary E. Miller, Mike Collins, Paul A. Gosar and 3 more
H.R. 4022
Increasing Behavioral Health Treatment Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Increasing Behavioral Health Treatment Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
5 cosponsors
— including Don Bacon, Brian K. Fitzpatrick, Mike Levin and 2 more
H.R. 4023
American Dream for All Act
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
American Dream for All Act
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
1 cosponsor
— including Eleanor Holmes Norton
H.R. 4024
Filling Public Safety Vacancies Act
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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.
Filling Public Safety Vacancies Act
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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
— including Don Bacon, Brian K. Fitzpatrick, Zachary Nunn
H.R. 4025
Energy Transitions Initiative Authorization Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy Transitions Initiative Authorization Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
1 cosponsor
— including Jared Huffman
H.R. 4026
POST Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
POST Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 4028
Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
1 cosponsor
— including Frank Pallone
H.R. 4029
To provide for an emergency increase in Federal funding to State Medicaid programs for expenditures on home and community-based services.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
To provide for an emergency increase in Federal funding to State Medicaid programs for expenditures on home and community-based services.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2 cosponsors
— including Sharice Davids, Josh Riley
H.R. 4030
Treatment Continuity Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Treatment Continuity Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
3 cosponsors
— including Darren Soto, Aaron Bean, Eugene Simon Vindman
H.R. 4031
Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
1 cosponsor
— including Maria Elvira Salazar
H.R. 4032
Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor
Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4]
(R-IA)
Introduced
Jun 17, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies, Internet, web applications, social media, Rural conditions and development, Telephone and wireless communication, User charges and fees
23 cosponsors
— including Teresa Leger Fernandez, Tracey Mann, Harold Rogers and 20 more
H.R. 4034
Protect the Permian Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Protect the Permian Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 4035
Wall Street Tax Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Wall Street Tax Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
8 cosponsors
— including Adam Smith, Pramila Jayapal, James P. McGovern and 5 more
H.R. 4036
No Shorting America Act
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
No Shorting America Act
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
1 cosponsor
— including Angie Craig
H.R. 4037
Occupational Therapy Mental Health Parity 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.
Occupational Therapy Mental Health Parity 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.
12 cosponsors
— including Zachary Nunn, Donald G. Davis, Summer L. Lee and 9 more
H.R. 4040
SALONS Stories Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
SALONS Stories Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
1 cosponsor
— including Debbie Dingell
H.R. 4041
To exempt certain forest management activities in Yosemite National Park from requirements of section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
To exempt certain forest management activities in Yosemite National Park from requirements of section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
1 cosponsor
— including Doug LaMalfa
H.R. 4042
STATES Act
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
STATES Act
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
3 cosponsors
— including Tony Wied, Abraham J. Hamadeh, Pat Harrigan
H.R. 4043
Line 5 Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Line 5 Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
3 cosponsors
— including Jack Bergman, Tim Walberg, John James
H.R. 4044
Foundation for America’s Public Lands Reauthorization Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Foundation for America’s Public Lands Reauthorization Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
7 cosponsors
— including Joe Neguse, Susie Lee, Eugene Simon Vindman and 4 more
H.R. 4045
Vietnam Veteran Commemoration Fund Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Vietnam Veteran Commemoration Fund Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
4 cosponsors
— including Joe Wilson, Juan Ciscomani, Brian K. Fitzpatrick and 1 more
H.R. 4046
Cybersecurity in Agriculture Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Cybersecurity in Agriculture Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
1 cosponsor
— including Donald G. Davis
H.R. 4047
Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
15 cosponsors
— including James C. Moylan, Jennifer L. McClellan, Kathy Castor and 12 more
H.R. 4048
STEM Pathways for the Future Act
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.
STEM Pathways for the Future Act
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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. Rivas, Luz M. [D-CA-29]
(D-CA)
Introduced
Jun 17, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Employment and training programs, Higher education, Science and engineering education
8 cosponsors
— including Cleo Fields, Terri A. Sewell, Shri Thanedar and 5 more
H.R. 4049
Employer-Directed Skills Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Employer-Directed Skills Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 4050
Advancing Skills-Based Hiring Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Advancing Skills-Based Hiring Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 4051
Addressing Hostile and Antisemitic Conduct by the Republic of South Africa 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.
Addressing Hostile and Antisemitic Conduct by the Republic of South Africa 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.
H.R. 4052
Employment Abundance Act
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Employment Abundance Act
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 4053
Stop Funding Rioters Act
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Stop Funding Rioters Act
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
1 cosponsor
— including Mary E. Miller
H.Res. 517
Congratulating St. Joseph's Hospital of Savannah, Georgia, upon its 150th anniversary.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Congratulating St. Joseph's Hospital of Savannah, Georgia, upon its 150th anniversary.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor
Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]
(R-GA)
Introduced
Jun 17, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
H.Res. 520
Recognizing the life, achievements, and public service of former First Lady Barbara Pierce Bush on the occasion of her 100th birthday.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Recognizing the life, achievements, and public service of former First Lady Barbara Pierce Bush on the occasion of her 100th birthday.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsor
Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]
(R-TX)
Introduced
Jun 17, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Commemorative events and holidays, Congressional tributes, Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents, U.S. history
10 cosponsors
— including Jodey C. Arrington, Jake Ellzey, Lance Gooden and 7 more
H.Res. 521
Standing with Israel as it works to dismantle Iran's nuclear enrichment capabilities and defends itself against Iranian attacks on civilians.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Standing with Israel as it works to dismantle Iran's nuclear enrichment capabilities and defends itself against Iranian attacks on civilians.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
31 cosponsors
— including Brad Sherman, Elise M. Stefanik, Josh Gottheimer and 28 more
H.Res. 522
Recognizing that Adriana Smith and her family's prolonged ordeal without their consent is the direct result of the Black maternal health crisis, the danger of laws that give rights to fetuses and take them away from pregnant people, and anti-abortion laws that continue to harm people who can become pregnant.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
Recognizing that Adriana Smith and her family's prolonged ordeal without their consent is the direct result of the Black maternal health crisis, the danger of laws that give rights to fetuses and take them away from pregnant people, and anti-abortion laws that continue to harm people who can become pregnant.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
2 cosponsors
— including Sara Jacobs, Ayanna Pressley
S. 2086
Health Marketplace for All Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Health Marketplace for All Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
1 cosponsor
— including Cynthia M. Lummis
S. 2087
No War Against Iran Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
No War Against Iran Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
7 cosponsors
— including Peter Welch, Elizabeth Warren, Jeff Merkley and 4 more
S. 2088
Firearm Destruction Licensure Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Firearm Destruction Licensure Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 2089
Sturgeon Conservation and Sustainability Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sturgeon Conservation and Sustainability Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor
Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
(R-FL)
Introduced
Jun 17, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Aquaculture, Endangered and threatened species, Fishes, Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
S. 2090
Budget Reform Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget.
Budget Reform Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget.
S. 2091
Restoring Lethality Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Restoring Lethality Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S. 2092
REFOCUS DODEA Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
REFOCUS DODEA Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
4 cosponsors
— including Elissa Slotkin, Jon Husted, Mark Kelly and 1 more
S. 2093
Bicycles for Rural African Transport Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3437)
Bicycles for Rural African Transport Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3437)
S. 2094
Basis Shifting is a Rip-off Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Basis Shifting is a Rip-off Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 2095
PARTNERSHIPS Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
PARTNERSHIPS Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 2096
Daniel J. Harvey, Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Daniel J. Harvey, Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
12 cosponsors
— including Joni Ernst, Angus S., Jr. King, Jeff Merkley and 9 more
S. 2097
COVID–19 Military Backpay Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
COVID–19 Military Backpay Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S. 2099
Restore Prescription Drugs Discount Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Restore Prescription Drugs Discount Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 2101
Delivering Digitally to Our Veterans Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Delivering Digitally to Our Veterans Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
1 cosponsor
— including Mazie K. Hirono
S.Res. 281
A resolution commemorating the 95th anniversary of the enactment of the Tariff Act of 1930.
Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S3437-3438)
A resolution commemorating the 95th anniversary of the enactment of the Tariff Act of 1930.
Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S3437-3438)
3 cosponsors
— including Jeanne Shaheen, Peter Welch, Amy Klobuchar
Newly Introduced (1)
S. 1467
Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act
Held at the desk.
Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act
Held at the desk.
Sponsor
Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]
(D-RI)
Introduced
Apr 10, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Consumer credit, Financial services and investments, Housing finance and home ownership, Real estate business, Right of privacy
45 cosponsors
— including Bill Hagerty, Chris Van Hollen, Thomas Tillis and 42 more
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