What Happened in Congress on Wednesday?

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.

51 bills active 4 advancing 24 D-sponsored 27 R-sponsored

Advancing — Reported Out of Committee (4)

Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
S.Res. 259
A resolution recognizing June 2, 2025, as the 39th anniversary of C-SPAN chronicling democracy in the Senate.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 6/02/2025 CR S3171)
Sponsor Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] (R-IA) Introduced Jun 02, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies, Commemorative events and holidays, Senate, Television and film
3 cosponsors — including Amy Klobuchar, Ron Wyden, Todd Young
Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
S.Res. 275
A resolution honoring the memory of the victims of the heinous attack at the Pulse nightclub on June 12, 2016.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 6/12/2025 CR S3393)
Sponsor Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL) Introduced Jun 12, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Ashley Moody
Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
S.Res. 293
A resolution commending the Minnesota Frost for winning the 2025 Professional Women's Hockey League Championship.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3478; text: CR S3476-3477)
Sponsor Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN) Introduced Jun 18, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Congressional tributes, Minnesota, Professional sports
1 cosponsor — including Tina Smith
Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]
S.Res. 294
A resolution designating the week of May 18 through May 24, 2025, as "National Public Works Week".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3478; text: CR S3477)
Sponsor Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV] (R-WV) Introduced Jun 18, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
5 cosponsors — including Sheldon Whitehouse, Angela D. Alsobrooks, Kevin Cramer and 2 more

Committee Activity (37)

Del. King-Hinds, Kimberlyn [R-MP-At Large]
H.R. 4039
CNMI Ferry Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Sponsor Del. King-Hinds, Kimberlyn [R-MP-At Large] (R-MP) Introduced Jun 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
S. 2103
Healthy Food Financing Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sponsor Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] (D-NY) Introduced Jun 18, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
10 cosponsors — including John Fetterman, Richard Blumenthal, Angus S., Jr. King and 7 more
Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
S. 2104
Reliable Rail Service Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] (D-WI) Introduced Jun 18, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Roger Marshall
Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
S. 2105
Dyess Air Base Access Infrastructure Design Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsor Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] (R-TX) Introduced Jun 18, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
S. 2106
SECURE Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD) Introduced Jun 18, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
35 cosponsors — including Angela D. Alsobrooks, Tammy Baldwin, Michael F. Bennet and 32 more
Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
S. 2107
POST Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL) Introduced Jun 18, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
7 cosponsors — including Richard Blumenthal, Mazie K. Hirono, Angus S., Jr. King and 4 more
Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]
S. 2108
VARIANCE Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE] (R-NE) Introduced Jun 18, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Adam B. Schiff
Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
S. 2109
Dyess CDC Addition Design Authorization Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsor Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] (R-TX) Introduced Jun 18, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
S. 2111
American Students First Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL) Introduced Jun 18, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
S. 2112
HEMP Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sponsor Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] (R-KY) Introduced Jun 18, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]
S. 2114
Commercial Motor Vehicle English Proficiency Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] (R-KS) Introduced Jun 18, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Cindy Hyde-Smith, John Barrasso
Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]
S. 2115
Safe and Open Streets Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] (R-NC) Introduced Jun 18, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors — including Marsha Blackburn, Tommy Tuberville, Ted Budd and 1 more
Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]
S. 2116
A bill to require the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to annually review, update, and report on the facilities and property of the United States Government determined to be national security sensitive for purposes of review of real estate transactions under section 721 of the Defense Production Act of 1950.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC] (R-SC) Introduced Jun 18, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
11 cosponsors — including Mike Crapo, Mike Rounds, Thomas Tillis and 8 more
Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH]
S. 2117
Preventing Deep Fake Scams Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH] (R-OH) Introduced Jun 18, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Raphael G. Warnock
Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]
S. 2118
Value Over Cost Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC] (R-SC) Introduced Jun 18, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
S. 2119
Abducted Ukrainian Children Recovery and Accountability Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsor Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN) Introduced Jun 18, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Chuck Grassley, Brian Schatz
Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
S. 2120
Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] (R-LA) Introduced Jun 18, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
13 cosponsors — including Bernard Sanders, Rick Scott, Kirsten E. Gillibrand and 10 more
Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
S. 2121
SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] (R-LA) Introduced Jun 18, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
8 cosponsors — including Bernard Sanders, Lisa Murkowski, Tammy Baldwin and 5 more
Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
S. 2122
Jury ACCESS Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] (D-NH) Introduced Jun 18, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
10 cosponsors — including Susan M. Collins, Peter Welch, Catherine Cortez Masto and 7 more
Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
S. 2123
Broadcast VOICES Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI) Introduced Jun 18, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
6 cosponsors — including Richard Blumenthal, Brian Schatz, Martin Heinrich and 3 more
Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
S. 2124
Election Worker Protection Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Sponsor Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN) Introduced Jun 18, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
17 cosponsors — including Richard J. Durbin, Alex Padilla, Jeanne Shaheen and 14 more
Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
S. 2125
PICTURES Act
Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.
Sponsor Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL) Introduced Jun 18, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Bill Cassidy, Marsha Blackburn
Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
S. 2127
Wall Street Tax Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] (D-HI) Introduced Jun 18, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
5 cosponsors — including Elizabeth Warren, Chris Van Hollen, Sheldon Whitehouse and 2 more
Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
S. 2128
MONARCH Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR) Introduced Jun 18, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
7 cosponsors — including Sheldon Whitehouse, Martin Heinrich, Ron Wyden and 4 more
Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA]
S. 2129
SAFE Tax Filing Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA] (D-PA) Introduced Jun 18, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including John Cornyn, Catherine Cortez Masto, Joni Ernst
Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA]
S. 2131
Dads Matter Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA] (D-GA) Introduced Jun 18, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Roger Marshall, Ruben Gallego
Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
S. 2133
A bill to repeal the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsor Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] (D-NH) Introduced Jun 18, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Rand Paul
Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
S. 2134
Veterans Full-Service Care and Access Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] (D-NH) Introduced Jun 18, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Margaret Wood Hassan
Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT]
S. 2135
Prototype to Production Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsor Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT] (R-MT) Introduced Jun 18, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT]
S. 2136
Smart Pricing Practices Permanence Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsor Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT] (R-MT) Introduced Jun 18, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT]
S. 2137
Expedited Delivery Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsor Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT] (R-MT) Introduced Jun 18, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT]
S. 2138
Buy-to-Budget Flexibility Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsor Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT] (R-MT) Introduced Jun 18, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT]
S. 2139
PRIME Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsor Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT] (R-MT) Introduced Jun 18, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
S.Res. 287
A resolution reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3473-3474)
Sponsor Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] (D-NH) Introduced Jun 18, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
24 cosponsors — including Michael F. Bennet, Richard Blumenthal, Cory A. Booker and 21 more
Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
S.Res. 289
A resolution recognizing the importance of pollinators to ecosystem health and agriculture in the United States by designating June 15 through June 22, 2025, as "National Pollinator Week".
Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S3474-3475)
Sponsor Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR) Introduced Jun 18, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
S.Res. 291
A resolution celebrating the June 2025 North Atlantic Treaty Organization Summit in the Hague, the Netherlands, and reaffirming priorities pertaining to transatlantic security and our commitment to NATO.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3475)
Sponsor Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] (D-NH) Introduced Jun 18, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Thomas Tillis
Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
S.Res. 292
A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2025, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public awareness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease and the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions relating to sickle cell disease.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3476)
Sponsor Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ) Introduced Jun 18, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Chris Van Hollen, Angela D. Alsobrooks

Newly Introduced (10)

Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
S. 1397
International Quantum Research Exchange Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 92.
Sponsor Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] (D-NH) Introduced Apr 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Advanced technology and technological innovations, Computers and information technology, Congressional oversight, Higher education, Intergovernmental relations, International organizations and cooperation, International scientific cooperation, Research administration and funding, Science and engineering education
3 cosponsors — including Todd Young, Christopher A. Coons, Amy Klobuchar
Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
S. 1463
Finding ORE Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 93.
Sponsor Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (D-DE) Introduced Apr 10, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Employment and training programs, Geography and mapping, Materials, Metals, Mining, Public-private cooperation, Strategic materials and reserves
4 cosponsors — including Todd Young, John W. Hickenlooper, John Cornyn and 1 more
Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]
S. 1478
Countering Wrongful Detention Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 94.
Sponsor Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID] (R-ID) Introduced Apr 10, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Advisory bodies, Afghanistan, Africa, Asia, Belarus, China, Congressional oversight, Detention of persons, Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad, Due process and equal protection, Eritrea, Europe, Foreign aid and international relief, Government information and archives, Human rights, International organizations and cooperation, Iran, Latin America, Middle East, Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents, Rule of law and government transparency, Russia, Sanctions, Syria, Trade restrictions, Travel and tourism, Venezuela
2 cosponsors — including Christopher A. Coons, Raphael G. Warnock
Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]
S. 1579
PARTNER with ASEAN, CERN, and PIF Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 95.
Sponsor Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID] (R-ID) Introduced May 01, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas ASEAN countries, Asia, Australia, Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Europe, European Union, Fiji, France, Indonesia, International law and treaties, International organizations and cooperation, Japan, Kiribati, Laos, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, New Zealand, Oceania, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Russia, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Thailand, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Vietnam
4 cosponsors — including Tammy Duckworth, Pete Ricketts, Catherine Cortez Masto and 1 more
Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
S. 1731
COUNTER Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 96.
Sponsor Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (D-DE) Introduced May 13, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Advisory bodies, Asia, China, Congressional oversight, Homeland security, Military operations and strategy
4 cosponsors — including Pete Ricketts, Tim Kaine, John Cornyn and 1 more
Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA]
S. 1780
Mexico Security Assistance Accountability Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 97.
Sponsor Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA] (R-PA) Introduced May 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Border security and unlawful immigration, Congressional oversight, Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad, Drug trafficking and controlled substances, Human trafficking, Latin America, Law enforcement administration and funding, Mexico, Organized crime, Rule of law and government transparency, Smuggling and trafficking
1 cosponsor — including Mark Kelly
Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]
S. 1801
International Nuclear Energy Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 98.
Sponsor Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID] (R-ID) Introduced May 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Advanced technology and technological innovations, Advisory bodies, Alliances, Arms control and nonproliferation, Asia, China, Civil actions and liability, Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits, Computers and information technology, Congressional oversight, Department of Energy, Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad, Emergency planning and evacuation, Energy research, Europe, Executive agency funding and structure, Export-Import Bank of the United States, Foreign aid and international relief, Foreign and international banking, Foreign and international corporations, Government lending and loan guarantees, India, International organizations and cooperation, International scientific cooperation, Licensing and registrations, Life, casualty, property insurance, South Asia
3 cosponsors — including Christopher A. Coons, Mike Lee, Martin Heinrich
Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
S. 1883
DISRUPT Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 99.
Sponsor Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (D-DE) Introduced May 22, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Advisory bodies, Asia, China, Congressional oversight, Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad, Europe, International organizations and cooperation, Iran, Middle East, Military operations and strategy, North Korea, Russia, Sanctions, Trade restrictions
7 cosponsors — including David McCormick, Amy Klobuchar, John Cornyn and 4 more
Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA]
S. 1900
Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 100.
Sponsor Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA] (R-PA) Introduced May 22, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Asia, China, Congressional oversight, International monetary system and foreign exchange, International organizations and cooperation, Multilateral development programs, Rule of law and government transparency, Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status, Taiwan, Travel and tourism
6 cosponsors — including Jacky Rosen, Dan Sullivan, Elissa Slotkin and 3 more
Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]
S.Res. 227
A resolution condemning Hamas for its premeditated, coordinated, and brutal terrorist attacks on October 7, 2023, against Israel and demanding that Hamas immediately release all remaining hostages and return them to safety, and for other purposes.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 101.
Sponsor Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] (D-NV) Introduced May 14, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Arab-Israeli relations, Conflicts and wars, Detention of persons, Gaza Strip, International law and treaties, Israel, Middle East, Militias and paramilitary groups, Terrorism
15 cosponsors — including Todd Young, Cory A. Booker, Susan M. Collins and 12 more

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