What Happened in Congress on Wednesday?

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.

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46 bills active 1 advancing 2 votes recorded 17 D-sponsored 26 R-sponsored 3 I-sponsored

Advancing — Reported Out of Committee (1)

Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
S.Res. 349
A resolution designating the week of August 3 through August 9, 2025, as "National Farmers Market Week".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4954: 2; text: CR S4910: 1)
Sponsor Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA) Introduced Jul 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Agricultural marketing and promotion, Commemorative events and holidays, Retail and wholesale trades
20 cosponsors
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Roll-Call Votes Recorded (2)

Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]
S.J.Res. 34
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 24 - 73. Record Vote Number: 455.
Sponsor Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] (I-VT) Introduced Mar 10, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors
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Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]
S.J.Res. 41
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export of certain defense articles to Israel.
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 27 - 70. Record Vote Number: 454.
Sponsor Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] (I-VT) Introduced Mar 27, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors
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Committee Activity (41)

Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
S. 506
Coordinating Care for Senior Veterans and Wounded Warriors Act
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sponsor Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] (R-KS) Introduced Feb 11, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Congressional oversight, Health care coverage and access, Health programs administration and funding, Medicare, Performance measurement, Veterans' medical care
1 cosponsor
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Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL]
S. 635
Veterans Homecare Choice Act of 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sponsor Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL] (R-AL) Introduced Feb 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Health personnel, Licensing and registrations, Nursing, Veterans' medical care
1 cosponsor
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Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
S. 800
Precision Brain Health Research Act of 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sponsor Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] (R-KS) Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Congressional oversight, Government studies and investigations, Medical research, Mental health, Neurological disorders, Public contracts and procurement, Research administration and funding, Veterans' medical care
2 cosponsors
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Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND]
S. 827
Supporting Rural Veterans Access to Healthcare Services Act
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sponsor Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND] (R-ND) Introduced Mar 04, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Alaska Natives and Hawaiians, Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations, Transportation costs, Veterans' medical care, Veterans' organizations and recognition
4 cosponsors
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Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]
S. 831
REP VA Act
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sponsor Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] (R-AK) Introduced Mar 04, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Department of Veterans Affairs, Telephone and wireless communication
1 cosponsor
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Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
S. 879
Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, and Retirement Act
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sponsor Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] (R-KS) Introduced Mar 06, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Congressional oversight, Department of Veterans Affairs, Employee benefits and pensions, Employee hiring, Employment and training programs, Family relationships, Government studies and investigations, Health personnel, Medicare, Veterans' medical care
3 cosponsors
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Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]
S. 901
LIONs Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Sponsor Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] (R-NC) Introduced Mar 06, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
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Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
S. 1139
HOPE for Heroes Act of 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sponsor Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] (R-KS) Introduced Mar 26, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Employment and training programs, Health programs administration and funding, Health promotion and preventive care, Mental health, Performance measurement, Transportation costs, Veterans' medical care
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Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
S. 1245
Servicemembers and Veterans Empowerment and Support Act of 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sponsor Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT) Introduced Apr 01, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Advisory bodies, Assault and harassment offenses, Congressional oversight, Crime victims, Disability assistance, Employment and training programs, Evidence and witnesses, Government information and archives, Government studies and investigations, Health care coverage and access, Mental health, Sex offenses, Veterans' medical care, Veterans' pensions and compensation
13 cosponsors
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Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
S. 1533
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make permanent and codify the pilot program for use of contract physicians for disability examinations, and for other purposes.
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sponsor Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] (R-KS) Introduced Apr 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Congressional oversight, Disability and paralysis, Health personnel, Public contracts and procurement, Veterans' pensions and compensation
1 cosponsor
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Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
S. 2351
Space Exploration Research Act
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sponsor Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] (R-TX) Introduced Jul 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Employment and training programs, Land transfers, Public-private cooperation, Research and development, Space flight and exploration
5 cosponsors
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Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH]
S. 2529
A bill to increase the clarity and predictability of the process for developing applications for Rx-to-nonprescription switches.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH] (R-OH) Introduced Jul 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
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Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
S. 2530
CREATE Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] (R-TN) Introduced Jul 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
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Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD]
S. 2531
Uterine Fibroid Intervention and Gynecological Health Treatment Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD] (D-MD) Introduced Jul 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
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Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
S. 2532
Safe Response Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] (D-WI) Introduced Jul 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors
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Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
S. 2533
Pick Up After Your DOGE Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI) Introduced Jul 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors
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Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
S. 2534
Veteran Families Health Services Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] (D-WA) Introduced Jul 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
24 cosponsors
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Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
S. 2535
Protecting Jobs in American Ports Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] (R-UT) Introduced Jul 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
S. 2536
Safeguarding American Tourism Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] (R-UT) Introduced Jul 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
S. 2537
Open America's Ports Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] (R-UT) Introduced Jul 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]
S. 2538
Working Waterfront Disaster Mitigation Tax Credit Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME] (I-ME) Introduced Jul 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
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Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD]
S. 2539
Chairman James Mountain Inhofe Recognition Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsor Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD] (R-SD) Introduced Jul 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
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Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
S. 2540
Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Justice Grant Reauthorization Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI) Introduced Jul 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors
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Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
S. 2541
Food Date Labeling Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT) Introduced Jul 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
6 cosponsors
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Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
S. 2542
Federal Building Threat Notification Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI) Introduced Jul 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors
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Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
S. 2543
Stop the SWARM Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sponsor Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (R-TX) Introduced Jul 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
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Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
S. 2545
NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Enhancements Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4907: 2)
Sponsor Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA) Introduced Jul 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
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Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
S. 2547
Kate's Law
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] (R-TX) Introduced Jul 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors
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Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
S. 2549
Time Off to Vote Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] (D-HI) Introduced Jul 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
17 cosponsors
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Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
S. 2551
Extending Anti-Terrorism Protections Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI) Introduced Jul 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
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Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA]
S. 2552
PRC Broker-Dealers and Investment Advisers Moratorium Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA] (R-PA) Introduced Jul 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
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Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN]
S. 2553
Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN] (R-TN) Introduced Jul 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
8 cosponsors
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL]
S. 2555
Student Visa Integrity Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL] (R-AL) Introduced Jul 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
S. 2556
Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S4908)
Sponsor Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] (D-NY) Introduced Jul 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
46 cosponsors
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Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
S. 2557
Epstein Files Transparency Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR) Introduced Jul 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
27 cosponsors
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
S. 2558
The National Quantum Cybersecurity Migration Strategy Act of 2025.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI) Introduced Jul 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
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Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ]
S. 2559
Summer Meals REACH Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sponsor Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ] (D-NJ) Introduced Jul 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]
S. 2560
Uyghur Genocide Accountability and Sanctions Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsor Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] (R-AK) Introduced Jul 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
S.Res. 346
A resolution urging all members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to spend a minimum of 5 percent of gross domestic product on defense.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4909: 1)
Sponsor Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] (R-LA) Introduced Jul 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
6 cosponsors
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Sen. Moreno, Bernie [R-OH]
S.Res. 347
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Open Market Committee should take immediate steps to lower interest rates to support economic growth, job creation, and affordability for American families and businesses.
Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text: CR S4909: 1)
Sponsor Sen. Moreno, Bernie [R-OH] (R-OH) Introduced Jul 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
S.Res. 348
A resolution declaring August 14, 2025, as "National Save Social Security Day".
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4909-4910)
Sponsor Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] (R-LA) Introduced Jul 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Newly Introduced (2)

Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
S. 2232
Expanding the Surety Bond Program Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 135.
Sponsor Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA) Introduced Jul 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Administrative remedies, Congressional oversight, Government lending and loan guarantees, Government studies and investigations, Small Business Administration, Small business
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Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL]
S. 2544
GUARD Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 317.
Sponsor Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL] (R-AL) Introduced Jul 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Advanced technology and technological innovations, Congressional oversight, Crime victims, Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation, Employee hiring, Employment and training programs, Fraud offenses and financial crimes, Government information and archives, Intergovernmental relations, Law enforcement administration and funding
9 cosponsors
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile

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