What Happened in Congress on Monday?

Monday, September 08, 2025 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.

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20 bills active 1 votes recorded 8 D-sponsored 12 R-sponsored

Roll-Call Votes Recorded (1)

Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]
S.Res. 377
An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number: 517.
Sponsor Sen. Thune, John [R-SD] (R-SD) Introduced Sep 08, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad, Federal officials, Legislative rules and procedure, Senate
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Committee Activity (14)

Rescom. Hernández, Pablo Jose [D-PR-At Large]
H.R. 5168
Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Sponsor Rescom. Hernández, Pablo Jose [D-PR-At Large] (D-PR) Introduced Sep 08, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
31 cosponsors — including Don Bacon, James P. McGovern, Michael Lawler and 28 more
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Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30]
H.R. 5174
To make revisions in title 51, United States Code, as necessary to keep the title current, and to make technical amendments to improve the United States Code.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Sponsor Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30] (D-TX) Introduced Sep 08, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Advanced technology and technological innovations, Astronomy, Biological and life sciences, Computer security and identity theft, Computers and information technology, Congressional operations and organization, Congressional oversight, Earth sciences, Electric power generation and transmission, Employment and training programs, Government information and archives, Government studies and investigations, International scientific cooperation, Public-private cooperation, Research administration and funding, Scientific communication, Space flight and exploration, Spacecraft and satellites, Technology assessment, Technology transfer and commercialization
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Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2]
H.R. 5178
Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2] (R-FL) Introduced Sep 08, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
26 cosponsors — including Danny K. Davis, Earl L. "Buddy" Carter, Shomari Figures and 23 more
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Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37]
H.R. 5185
To make improvements in the enactment of title 41, United States Code, into a positive law title and to improve the Code.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Sponsor Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37] (D-CA) Introduced Sep 08, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Public contracts and procurement
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Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1]
H.R. 5199
Modernizing Rural Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Utilization Act of 2025
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. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1] (R-KS) Introduced Sep 08, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
21 cosponsors — including Jill N. Tokuda, Ryan K. Zinke, Juan Ciscomani and 18 more
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Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1]
H.R. 5206
Empowering Striking Workers Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1] (D-NJ) Introduced Sep 08, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
43 cosponsors — including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Lateefah Simon, Seth Magaziner and 40 more
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Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]
H.R. 5213
Keep Violent Criminals Off Our Streets Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 10.
Sponsor Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21] (R-NY) Introduced Sep 08, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Criminal procedure and sentencing, Intergovernmental relations, State and local government operations, Violent crime
3 cosponsors — including John James, Tim Moore, Troy E. Nehls
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Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
S. 2730
Kidney Care Access Protection Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] (R-TN) Introduced Sep 08, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Cory A. Booker
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Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]
S. 2731
Empowering Striking Workers Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA) Introduced Sep 08, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors — including Richard Blumenthal, Ruben Gallego, Cory A. Booker and 1 more
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Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
S. 2732
Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] (R-KY) Introduced Sep 08, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
S. 2733
Duplication Scoring Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] (R-KY) Introduced Sep 08, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Margaret Wood Hassan
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Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
S. 2734
9/11 Memorial and Museum Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] (D-NY) Introduced Sep 08, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including David McCormick, Charles E. Schumer
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Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH]
S.Res. 375
A resolution recognizing September 8 through 14, 2025, as "Interscholastic Athletic Administrators' Week".
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S6403)
Sponsor Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH] (R-OH) Introduced Sep 08, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
S.Res. 376
A resolution recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem, expressing support for the designation of September 8, 2025, as "988 Day" and the role of 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S6404: 1)
Sponsor Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ) Introduced Sep 08, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including John Kennedy
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Newly Introduced (5)

Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1]
H.R. 5167
Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 339.
Sponsor Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1] (R-AR) Introduced Sep 08, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Accounting and auditing, Advanced technology and technological innovations, Advisory bodies, Appropriations, Asia, Aviation and airports, Biological and life sciences, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), China, Computers and information technology, Conflicts and wars, Congressional officers and employees, Congressional oversight, Department of Defense, Department of Energy, Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad, Director of National Intelligence, Drug trafficking and controlled substances, Employee benefits and pensions, Employment and training programs, Employment discrimination and employee rights, Europe, Executive agency funding and structure, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal officials, Government buildings, facilities, and property, Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management, Government information and archives, Government studies and investigations, Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information, Iran, Middle East, North Korea, Organized crime, Personnel records, Political parties and affiliation, Public contracts and procurement, Research administration and funding, Research and development, Russia, Smuggling and trafficking, Terrorism, Travel and tourism, Ukraine, Veterans' pensions and compensation
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Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
S. 606
Contaminated Wells Relocation Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 149.
Sponsor Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA) Introduced Feb 18, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Government liability, Pollution liability, State and local finance, Virginia, Water quality
1 cosponsor — including Mark R. Warner
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Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN]
S. 2292
Over-the-Counter Monograph Drug User Fee Amendments
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 152.
Sponsor Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN] (R-IN) Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Congressional oversight, Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation, User charges and fees
3 cosponsors — including Tim Kaine, Andy Kim, Jon Husted
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Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]
S. 2301
Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 153.
Sponsor Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC] (R-SC) Introduced Jul 16, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Health care coverage and access, Health programs administration and funding, Rural conditions and development
3 cosponsors — including Tina Smith, Cynthia M. Lummis, Tim Kaine
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Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
S. 2398
Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 154.
Sponsor Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] (R-ME) Introduced Jul 23, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Health programs administration and funding, Infectious and parasitic diseases, Insects
22 cosponsors — including Tina Smith, Angus S., Jr. King, Kirsten E. Gillibrand and 19 more
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