What Happened in Congress on Tuesday?

Tuesday, July 08, 2025 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.

9 bills active 5 D-sponsored 4 R-sponsored

Committee Activity (9)

Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
S. 2208
Wildfire Resilient Communities Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sponsor Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR) Introduced Jul 08, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors
Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
S. 2209
Warrior Right to Repair Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsor Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] (D-MA) Introduced Jul 08, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
S. 2210
Unlocking Benefits for Independent Workers Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] (R-LA) Introduced Jul 08, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
6 cosponsors
Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
S. 2211
Special Diabetes Program Reauthorization Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] (R-ME) Introduced Jul 08, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
34 cosponsors
Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
S. 2212
VISIBLE Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4258-4259)
Sponsor Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA) Introduced Jul 08, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
23 cosponsors
Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]
S. 2213
Nikolas Hughey SAFE Homes for Kids Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsor Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] (R-AK) Introduced Jul 08, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI]
S. 2214
Future of Defense Manufacturing Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsor Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI] (D-MI) Introduced Jul 08, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
S.Res. 313
A resolution honoring the Yell County Wildlife Federation.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4259)
Sponsor Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR] (R-AR) Introduced Jul 08, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
S.Res. 316
A resolution expressing condolences of the Senate and honoring the memory of the victims on the third anniversary of the mass shooting at the Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, on July 4, 2022.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL) Introduced Jul 08, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor

Get Weekly Congressional Recaps

Don't miss what Congress is doing. We'll send you a weekly summary of all legislative movement, new bills, and roll-call votes — straight to your inbox.

Subscribe Free