What Happened in Congress on Tuesday?

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.

22 bills active 15 D-sponsored 7 R-sponsored

Committee Activity (22)

Rep. Casar, Greg [D-TX-35]
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.
Sponsor Rep. Casar, Greg [D-TX-35] (D-TX) Introduced Aug 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
13 cosponsors — including Joe Neguse, Gabe Amo, Jared Moskowitz and 10 more
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
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.
Sponsor Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] (R-PA) Introduced Aug 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
6 cosponsors — including Neal P. Dunn, Darren Soto, Eugene Simon Vindman and 3 more
Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10]
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.
Sponsor Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10] (D-FL) Introduced Aug 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
9 cosponsors — including Michael Lawler, John Garamendi, Brian K. Fitzpatrick and 6 more
Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37]
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.
Sponsor Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37] (D-CA) Introduced Aug 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
42 cosponsors — including Michael Lawler, Dina Titus, Michael T. McCaul and 39 more
Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2]
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.
Sponsor Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2] (R-VA) Introduced Aug 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
12 cosponsors — including Wesley Bell, Eugene Simon Vindman, Joe Courtney and 9 more
Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
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.
Sponsor Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] (R-NY) Introduced Aug 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Liccardo, Sam T. [D-CA-16]
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.
Sponsor Rep. Liccardo, Sam T. [D-CA-16] (D-CA) Introduced Aug 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
56 cosponsors — including Eleanor Holmes Norton, Eric Swalwell, Shri Thanedar and 53 more
Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18]
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.
Sponsor Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18] (D-CA) Introduced Aug 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Jay Obernolte
Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]
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.
Sponsor Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1] (R-SC) Introduced Aug 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Shontel M. Brown, Eugene Simon Vindman
Rep. McGarvey, Morgan [D-KY-3]
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.
Sponsor Rep. McGarvey, Morgan [D-KY-3] (D-KY) Introduced Aug 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
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.
Sponsor Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] (D-CO) Introduced Aug 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
12 cosponsors — including Greg Casar, Greg Stanton, Gabe Amo and 9 more
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
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.
Sponsor Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC) Introduced Aug 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3]
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.
Sponsor Rep. Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3] (R-IA) Introduced Aug 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Jasmine Crockett, Eugene Simon Vindman, Joe Neguse
Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
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.
Sponsor Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21] (R-TX) Introduced Aug 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
27 cosponsors — including Randy K. Sr. Weber, Michael T. McCaul, Thomas P. Tiffany and 24 more
Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]
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.
Sponsor Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17] (R-FL) Introduced Aug 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Subramanyam, Suhas [D-VA-10]
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.
Sponsor Rep. Subramanyam, Suhas [D-VA-10] (D-VA) Introduced Aug 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Jennifer L. McClellan, Steven Horsford
Rep. Subramanyam, Suhas [D-VA-10]
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.
Sponsor Rep. Subramanyam, Suhas [D-VA-10] (D-VA) Introduced Aug 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]
H.R. 5009
Fine Arts Protection Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sponsor Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1] (D-NV) Introduced Aug 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
5 cosponsors — including Chellie Pingree, Jerrold Nadler, Sydney Kamlager-Dove and 2 more
Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]
H.R. 5010
Farm Credit Adjustment Act
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Sponsor Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7] (D-VA) Introduced Aug 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
12 cosponsors — including Pat Fallon, Ronny Jackson, John J. McGuire and 9 more
Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]
H.R. 5011
Violent Antisemitism Threat Assessment Act
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsor Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7] (D-VA) Introduced Aug 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Don Bacon, Brian K. Fitzpatrick, Thomas R. Suozzi
Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]
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.
Sponsor Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9] (D-FL) Introduced Aug 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7]
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.
Sponsor Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7] (D-MA) Introduced Aug 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress

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