What Happened in Congress on Tuesday?
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.
22 bills active
15 D-sponsored
7 R-sponsored
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Committee Activity (22)
H.R. 4992
To require the Federal Emergency Management Agency to use appropriated funds to restore agency staffing levels, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
To require the Federal Emergency Management Agency to use appropriated funds to restore agency staffing levels, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
13 cosponsors
— including Joe Neguse, Gabe Amo, Jared Moskowitz and 10 more
H.R. 4993
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of external infusion pumps and non-self-administrable home infusion drugs under the Medicare program.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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 amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of external infusion pumps and non-self-administrable home infusion drugs under the Medicare program.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
6 cosponsors
— including Neal P. Dunn, Darren Soto, Eugene Simon Vindman and 3 more
H.R. 4994
To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall update the regulations to issue regulations to phase out the use of bleed air systems in certain aircraft, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall update the regulations to issue regulations to phase out the use of bleed air systems in certain aircraft, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
9 cosponsors
— including Michael Lawler, John Garamendi, Brian K. Fitzpatrick and 6 more
H.R. 4995
To modify the responsibilities of the Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts, and for other purposes.
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.
To modify the responsibilities of the Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts, and for other purposes.
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.
42 cosponsors
— including Michael Lawler, Dina Titus, Michael T. McCaul and 39 more
H.R. 4996
To amend title 5, United States Code, to allow retired or certain disabled members of the uniformed services to contribute to the Thrift Savings Plan after separation, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
To amend title 5, United States Code, to allow retired or certain disabled members of the uniformed services to contribute to the Thrift Savings Plan after separation, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
12 cosponsors
— including Wesley Bell, Eugene Simon Vindman, Joe Courtney and 9 more
H.R. 4997
To amend the Omnibus Diplomatic Security an Antiterrorism Act of 1986 to require additional specific, mandatory, counterintelligence training for certain Diplomatic Security special agents assigned to high threat posts, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
To amend the Omnibus Diplomatic Security an Antiterrorism Act of 1986 to require additional specific, mandatory, counterintelligence training for certain Diplomatic Security special agents assigned to high threat posts, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 4998
To provide for congressional oversight of domestic use of the reserve components of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
To provide for congressional oversight of domestic use of the reserve components of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
56 cosponsors
— including Eleanor Holmes Norton, Eric Swalwell, Shri Thanedar and 53 more
H.R. 4999
To support fusion education and related skilled technical workforce activities, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
To support fusion education and related skilled technical workforce activities, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
1 cosponsor
— including Jay Obernolte
H.R. 5000
To amend title 5, United States Code, to limit the use of educational requirements or qualifications in evaluating candidates for certain cybersecurity positions in the competitive service, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
To amend title 5, United States Code, to limit the use of educational requirements or qualifications in evaluating candidates for certain cybersecurity positions in the competitive service, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2 cosponsors
— including Shontel M. Brown, Eugene Simon Vindman
H.R. 5001
To amend the reporting requirements for the SBIR and STTR programs, and for other purpose.
Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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 amend the reporting requirements for the SBIR and STTR programs, and for other purpose.
Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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. 5002
To reinstate all employees and programs at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that help communities prepare for and mitigate damage from extreme weather events.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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 reinstate all employees and programs at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that help communities prepare for and mitigate damage from extreme weather events.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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 Greg Casar, Greg Stanton, Gabe Amo and 9 more
H.R. 5003
To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend eligibility for allotments under the Rural Health Transformation Program to the District of Columbia.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend eligibility for allotments under the Rural Health Transformation Program to the District of Columbia.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
(D-DC)
Introduced
Aug 19, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
H.R. 5004
To amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to reduce the eligibility requirement for direct farm real estate loans, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
To amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to reduce the eligibility requirement for direct farm real estate loans, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
3 cosponsors
— including Jasmine Crockett, Eugene Simon Vindman, Joe Neguse
H.R. 5005
To amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General to develop a database of sanctuary jurisdictions, prohibit Federal funds from being obligated or expended with respect to such jurisdictions, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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 amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General to develop a database of sanctuary jurisdictions, prohibit Federal funds from being obligated or expended with respect to such jurisdictions, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
27 cosponsors
— including Randy K. Sr. Weber, Michael T. McCaul, Thomas P. Tiffany and 24 more
H.R. 5006
To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of the Treasury to take such actions as may be necessary to prohibit the release of taxpayer, patient, or vaccine data to the World Health Organization or a foreign government.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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 direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of the Treasury to take such actions as may be necessary to prohibit the release of taxpayer, patient, or vaccine data to the World Health Organization or a foreign government.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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. 5007
To direct the Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to report on information about arrests made by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
To direct the Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to report on information about arrests made by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2 cosponsors
— including Jennifer L. McClellan, Steven Horsford
H.R. 5008
To direct the Secretary of Transportation to conduct an investigation and study relating to purchasing certain toll roads owned by private entities and transferring ownership of such toll roads to States, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
To direct the Secretary of Transportation to conduct an investigation and study relating to purchasing certain toll roads owned by private entities and transferring ownership of such toll roads to States, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
H.R. 5009
Fine Arts Protection Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Fine Arts Protection Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
5 cosponsors
— including Chellie Pingree, Jerrold Nadler, Sydney Kamlager-Dove and 2 more
H.R. 5010
Farm Credit Adjustment Act
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Farm Credit Adjustment Act
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
12 cosponsors
— including Pat Fallon, Ronny Jackson, John J. McGuire and 9 more
H.R. 5011
Violent Antisemitism Threat Assessment Act
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Violent Antisemitism Threat Assessment Act
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
3 cosponsors
— including Don Bacon, Brian K. Fitzpatrick, Thomas R. Suozzi
H.R. 5012
To authorize the President to award the Purple Heart to Louis Boria, Jr., for injuries incurred during World War II and the Korean War while a member of the Marine Corps.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
To authorize the President to award the Purple Heart to Louis Boria, Jr., for injuries incurred during World War II and the Korean War while a member of the Marine Corps.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.Res. 660
Recognizing that the United States has a moral obligation to meet its foundational promise of guaranteed justice for all.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Recognizing that the United States has a moral obligation to meet its foundational promise of guaranteed justice for all.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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