What Happened in Congress on Tuesday?

Tuesday, September 09, 2025 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.

19 bills active 9 D-sponsored 10 R-sponsored

Committee Activity (19)

Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4]
H.R. 5221
PART Act
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Sponsor Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4] (R-IN) Introduced Sep 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Business records, Congressional oversight, Crimes against property, Criminal procedure and sentencing, Department of Transportation, Government information and archives, Manufacturing, Metals, Motor vehicles, Retail and wholesale trades, Smuggling and trafficking
61 cosponsors — including Betty McCollum, Debbie Dingell, Angie Craig and 58 more
Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
H.R. 5223
RESTORE Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, 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. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] (D-TN) Introduced Sep 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
5 cosponsors — including John H. Rutherford, Don Bacon, Gwen Moore and 2 more
Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]
H.R. 5228
HCBS Worker Protection Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6] (D-MI) Introduced Sep 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
39 cosponsors — including Zoe Lofgren, Pramila Jayapal, Gwen Moore and 36 more
Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]
H.R. 5235
Skills-Based Federal Contracting Act of 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1] (R-SC) Introduced Sep 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Congressional oversight, Government information and archives, Public contracts and procurement
2 cosponsors — including Raja Krishnamoorthi, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez
Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO]
S. 2736
In God We Trust Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO] (R-MO) Introduced Sep 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
S. 2738
ESP, Paraprofessional, and Education Support Staff Family Leave Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] (D-IL) Introduced Sep 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
9 cosponsors — including Richard J. Durbin, Edward J. Markey, Christopher A. Coons and 6 more
Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
S. 2739
Reducing Obesity in Youth 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 Sep 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH]
S. 2740
RAISE Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH] (R-OH) Introduced Sep 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Lisa Blunt Rochester, Bill Cassidy, Mark Kelly
Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
S. 2742
Protect Consumers from Reallocation Costs Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] (R-UT) Introduced Sep 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
8 cosponsors — including John Barrasso, Bill Cassidy, Cynthia M. Lummis and 5 more
Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN]
S. 2743
Save Our Safety-Net Hospitals Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN] (R-IN) Introduced Sep 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Kirsten E. Gillibrand
Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
S. 2744
Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL) Introduced Sep 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Adam B. Schiff
Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI]
S. 2745
Federal Firefighter Cancer Detection and Prevention Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsor Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI] (D-MI) Introduced Sep 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Susan M. Collins
Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
S. 2746
Produce Epstein Treasury Records Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (D-OR) Introduced Sep 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
10 cosponsors — including Amy Klobuchar, Elizabeth Warren, Charles E. Schumer and 7 more
Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
S. 2747
Nigeria Religious Freedom Accountability Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsor Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] (R-TX) Introduced Sep 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Ashley Moody
Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
S. 2749
A bill to exempt Medicare from any sequestration under Statutory PAYGO that is caused by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget.
Sponsor Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI) Introduced Sep 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]
S.Res. 378
A resolution supporting the designation of the week of September 8 through September 12, 2025, as "Malnutrition Awareness Week".
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S6471)
Sponsor Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] (D-CT) Introduced Sep 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
S.Res. 379
A resolution amending the Standing Rules of the Senate to authorize the Majority Leader to move to proceed to the en bloc consideration of certain nominations.
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S6472: 1)
Sponsor Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (R-TX) Introduced Sep 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
S.Res. 380
A resolution urging the protection of Medicare from the devastating cuts caused by H.R. 1.
Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S6472)
Sponsor Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI) Introduced Sep 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
S.Res. 381
A resolution to designate September 9, 2025, as "National World War II Italian Campaign Remembrance Day", and to recognize the sacrifices made by American and Allied soldiers who liberated Italy from German occupation during World War II.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6472)
Sponsor Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] (R-KS) Introduced Sep 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
5 cosponsors — including Marsha Blackburn, John Boozman, Jack Reed and 2 more

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