What Happened in Congress on Tuesday?

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.

66 bills active 2 advancing 1 votes recorded 38 D-sponsored 28 R-sponsored

Advancing — Reported Out of Committee (2)

Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
S.Res. 321
A resolution commemorating 30 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and Vietnam on July 11, 2025.
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8892-8893)
Sponsor Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Asia, Congressional tributes, Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad, Vietnam
1 cosponsor
Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]
S.Res. 322
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the month of June 2025 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month" and June 27, 2025, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4373: 3; text: CR S4372: 1)
Sponsor Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] (R-AK) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
18 cosponsors

Roll-Call Votes Recorded (1)

Rep. Jack, Brian [R-GA-3]
H.Res. 580
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4016) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3633) to provide for a system of regulation of the offer and sale of digital commodities by the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1919) to amend the Federal Reserve Act to prohibit the Federal reserve banks from offering certain products or services directly to an individual, to prohibit the use of central bank digital currency for monetary policy, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1582) to provide for the regulation of payment stablecoins, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 217 - 212 (Roll no. 198).
Sponsor Rep. Jack, Brian [R-GA-3] (R-GA) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress

Committee Activity (61)

Rep. Lee, Summer L. [D-PA-12]
H.R. 4387
To establish within the Department of Health and Human Services a Division on Community Safety, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Education and Workforce, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Financial Services, 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. Lee, Summer L. [D-PA-12] (D-PA) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
5 cosponsors
Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4]
H.R. 4388
PREP Repeal Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4] (R-KY) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors
Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12]
H.R. 4389
Religious Exemptions for Social Security and Healthcare Taxes Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12] (R-OH) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors
Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6]
H.R. 4390
U.S. Diplomatic Posture Review Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsor Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6] (D-CA) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors
Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6]
H.R. 4391
Minerals Security Partnership Authorization Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsor Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6] (D-CA) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors
Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11]
H.R. 4392
Uterine Fibroid Intervention and Gynecological Health Treatment Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11] (D-OH) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
39 cosponsors
Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27]
H.R. 4393
To secure the border and reform the immigration laws.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Ways and Means, Transportation and Infrastructure, Education and Workforce, Oversight and Government Reform, and Armed Services, 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. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27] (R-FL) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
21 cosponsors
Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6]
H.R. 4394
the CODE Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Sponsor Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6] (D-IL) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]
H.R. 4395
Stephanie Tubbs Jones Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9] (D-NY) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
52 cosponsors
Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]
H.R. 4396
Uterine Cancer Study Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9] (D-NY) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
38 cosponsors
Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26]
H.R. 4397
Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation 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.
Sponsor Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26] (R-FL) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
13 cosponsors
Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6]
H.R. 4398
Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sponsor Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6] (R-MN) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
72 cosponsors
Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]
H.R. 4399
Resilient Transit Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sponsor Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13] (D-NY) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4]
H.R. 4400
Farmers First Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Sponsor Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4] (R-IA) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
16 cosponsors
Rep. Figures, Shomari [D-AL-2]
H.R. 4401
Bridge Investment and Modernization Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sponsor Rep. Figures, Shomari [D-AL-2] (D-AL) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors
Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]
H.R. 4402
DASHBOARD Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11] (D-IL) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Greene, Marjorie Taylor [R-GA-14]
H.R. 4403
Clear Skies Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor Rep. Greene, Marjorie Taylor [R-GA-14] (R-GA) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors
Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48]
H.R. 4404
Hookah Clarification Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48] (R-CA) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]
H.R. 4405
Epstein Files Transparency Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17] (D-CA) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
21 cosponsors
Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]
H.R. 4406
State-Based Universal Health Care Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Ways and Means, Oversight and Government Reform, and 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. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17] (D-CA) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
29 cosponsors
Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40]
H.R. 4407
National Nursing Workforce Center Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40] (R-CA) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
7 cosponsors
Del. King-Hinds, Kimberlyn [R-MP-At Large]
H.R. 4408
UNITY Act
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sponsor Del. King-Hinds, Kimberlyn [R-MP-At Large] (R-MP) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]
H.R. 4409
Fair Pharmacies for Federal Employees Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsor Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8] (D-IL) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors
Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
H.R. 4410
Cutting Passport Backlog Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsor Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] (R-NY) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. McDowell, Addison P. [R-NC-6]
H.R. 4411
Ban on Inkless Directives and Executive Notarizations Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. McDowell, Addison P. [R-NC-6] (R-NC) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
6 cosponsors
Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
H.R. 4412
Joint Chiefs Reauthorization Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] (D-CO) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors
Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1]
H.R. 4413
End the Cyprus Embargo Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsor Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1] (D-NH) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
7 cosponsors
Rep. Pettersen, Brittany [D-CO-7]
H.R. 4414
Satellite-Based Agricultural Data Act
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Sponsor Rep. Pettersen, Brittany [D-CO-7] (D-CO) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14]
H.R. 4415
Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management Relocation Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14] (R-PA) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors
Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2]
H.R. 4416
To establish in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration a program to improve precipitation forecasts, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Sponsor Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2] (D-NC) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25]
H.R. 4417
Mobile Cancer Screening Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25] (D-CA) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors
Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3]
H.R. 4418
Child Care for Working Families Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3] (D-VA) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
96 cosponsors
Rep. Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-4]
H.R. 4419
AV Accessibility Act
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sponsor Rep. Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-4] (D-AZ) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Rep. Strickland, Marilyn [D-WA-10]
H.R. 4420
Cool Corridors Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sponsor Rep. Strickland, Marilyn [D-WA-10] (D-WA) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
21 cosponsors
Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]
H.R. 4421
To codify Executive order 14208 relating to ending procurement and forced use of paper straws.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsor Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24] (R-NY) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13]
H.R. 4422
Don’t Feed the Bears Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13] (D-MI) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors
Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]
H.R. 4423
No New Burma Funds Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 54 - 0.
Sponsor Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5] (D-GA) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Asia, Burma, Foreign aid and international relief, Multilateral development programs, Sanctions
3 cosponsors
Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4]
H.Res. 581
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 185) to advance responsible policies.
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Sponsor Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4] (R-KY) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
44 cosponsors
Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3]
H.Res. 582
Establishing an advisory working group to make recommendations with respect to relief portraits in the Hall of the House of Representatives.
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Sponsor Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3] (D-AZ) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. De La Cruz, Monica [R-TX-15]
H.Res. 583
Denouncing the attack on a U.S. Border Patrol facility in McAllen, Texas, on July 7, 2025.
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Sponsor Rep. De La Cruz, Monica [R-TX-15] (R-TX) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
45 cosponsors
Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1]
H.Res. 584
Affirming the support of the United States for Montenegro's accession to the European Union.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsor Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1] (D-ME) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
S. 2274
Constitutional Citizenship Clarification Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR] (R-AR) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors
Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
S. 2275
Stephanie Tubbs Jones Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors
Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]
S. 2276
ETHIC Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] (D-VT) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors
Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]
S. 2277
GPS Resiliency Report Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsor Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH] (D-NH) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO]
S. 2278
Graham Hoffman Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO] (R-MO) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
7 cosponsors
Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO]
S. 2279
Protect Medicaid and Rural Hospitals Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO] (R-MO) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Justice, James C. [R-WV]
S. 2280
A bill to transfer administrative jurisdiction over certain parcels of Federal land in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Justice, James C. [R-WV] (R-WV) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]
S. 2281
Rural Recovery Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sponsor Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] (D-VT) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors
Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
S. 2282
Farmers First Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sponsor Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] (D-WI) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
10 cosponsors
Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC]
S. 2284
Keep Your Coins Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC] (R-NC) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors
Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE]
S. 2285
Uterine Cancer Study Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE] (D-DE) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors
Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
S. 2286
State-Based Universal Health Care Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors
Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
S. 2287
Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] (D-WI) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
23 cosponsors
Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]
S. 2288
Joint Chiefs Reauthorization Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sponsor Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] (D-CO) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
S. 2289
Healthy Moms and Babies Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] (R-IA) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]
S. 2290
Collision Avoidance Systems Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] (R-NC) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors
Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
S. 2291
Flex Fuel Fairness Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
S. 2293
Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsor Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] (R-TX) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
10 cosponsors
Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
S. 2294
Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4370-4371: 2)
Sponsor Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] (R-ME) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
5 cosponsors
Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
S. 2295
Child Care for Working Families Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] (D-WA) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
43 cosponsors

Newly Introduced (2)

Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
S. 283
Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act
Held at the desk.
Sponsor Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] (R-TX) Introduced Jan 28, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Congressional oversight, Fishes, Food supply, safety, and labeling, Marine and coastal resources, fisheries, Seafood
4 cosponsors
Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
S. 433
National Manufacturing Advisory Council Act
Held at the desk.
Sponsor Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI) Introduced Feb 05, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Advisory bodies, Economic development, Industrial policy and productivity, Manufacturing, Public participation and lobbying, Public-private cooperation
1 cosponsor

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