What Happened in Congress on Wednesday?

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.

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26 bills active 2 advancing 9 D-sponsored 16 R-sponsored 1 I-sponsored

Advancing — Reported Out of Committee (2)

Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1]
H.R. 5254
Gateway Partnership Act
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sponsor Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1] (D-MO) Introduced Sep 10, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Missouri, Parks, recreation areas, trails, Public-private cooperation, User charges and fees
2 cosponsors — including Ann Wagner, Nikki Budzinski
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
S.Res. 383
A resolution commemorating the 80th anniversary of the conclusion of World War II with the surrender of Imperial Japan and honoring veterans of both the Pacific and European theaters.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6557: 1; text: CR S6540: 1)
Sponsor Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT) Introduced Sep 10, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Alliances, Asia, Commemorative events and holidays, Conflicts and wars, International law and treaties, Japan, Military history, U.S. history, Veterans' organizations and recognition, World history
1 cosponsor — including Mike Rounds
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Committee Activity (23)

Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1]
H.R. 5267
American Franchise Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1] (R-OK) Introduced Sep 10, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
83 cosponsors — including Donald G. Davis, Beth Van Duyne, Hillary J. Scholten and 80 more
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-9]
H.R. 5269
RESULTS Act
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. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-9] (R-NC) Introduced Sep 10, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
69 cosponsors — including Scott H. Peters, Gus M. Bilirakis, Raja Krishnamoorthi and 66 more
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4]
H.R. 5271
Pakistan Freedom and Accountability Act
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. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4] (R-MI) Introduced Sep 10, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
75 cosponsors — including Sydney Kamlager-Dove, John R. Moolenaar, Julie Johnson and 72 more
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]
H.R. 5281
REAL Health Providers Act
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19] (D-CA) Introduced Sep 10, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
8 cosponsors — including Gregory F. Murphy, Greg Landsman, Bradley Scott Schneider and 5 more
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14]
H.R. 5282
Reauthorizing Support and Treatment for Officers in Crisis Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14] (R-PA) Introduced Sep 10, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
23 cosponsors — including Madeleine Dean, Brian K. Fitzpatrick, Donald G. Davis and 20 more
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]
S. 881
Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held.
Sponsor Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE] (R-NE) Introduced Mar 06, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Alternative and renewable resources, Congressional oversight, Marine and inland water transportation, Marine pollution, Oil and gas
3 cosponsors — including Amy Klobuchar, Chuck Grassley, Joni Ernst
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
S. 2750
SANDBOX Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] (R-TX) Introduced Sep 10, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Advanced technology and technological innovations, Advisory bodies, Business records, Computers and information technology, Congressional oversight, Consumer affairs, Economic development, Fraud offenses and financial crimes, Government studies and investigations, Internet, web applications, social media, Judicial review and appeals, Licensing and registrations, Research and development, Right of privacy, Technology assessment
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
S. 2751
Permanent OPTN Fee Authority Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (D-OR) Introduced Sep 10, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
S. 2752
U.S.-South Africa Bilateral Relations Review Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsor Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] (R-LA) Introduced Sep 10, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]
S. 2753
Urban Canal Modernization Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID] (R-ID) Introduced Sep 10, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Jeff Merkley
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
S. 2755
Protecting American Research and Talent Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR] (R-AR) Introduced Sep 10, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
6 cosponsors — including Rick Scott, Markwayne Mullin, Ted Cruz and 3 more
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD]
S. 2756
Affordable Inhalers and Nebulizers Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD] (D-MD) Introduced Sep 10, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Chris Van Hollen, Jeanne Shaheen
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD]
S. 2757
Keeping Deposits Local Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD] (R-SD) Introduced Sep 10, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors — including Mark R. Warner, Katie Boyd Britt, Chris Van Hollen and 1 more
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN]
S. 2758
Freight RAILCAR Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN] (R-IN) Introduced Sep 10, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Christopher A. Coons
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
S. 2759
Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6539)
Sponsor Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL) Introduced Sep 10, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
13 cosponsors — including Kevin Cramer, Peter Welch, Susan M. Collins and 10 more
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
S. 2760
Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] (R-AK) Introduced Sep 10, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Elissa Slotkin
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]
S. 2761
RESULTS Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] (R-NC) Introduced Sep 10, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
8 cosponsors — including Raphael G. Warnock, Ted Budd, Peter Welch and 5 more
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]
S. 2762
Supporting Our Seniors Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] (D-NV) Introduced Sep 10, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including John Boozman
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]
S. 2763
Keep Billionaires Out of Social Security Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] (I-VT) Introduced Sep 10, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
30 cosponsors — including Ron Wyden, Charles E. Schumer, Richard Blumenthal and 27 more
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
S. 2764
STUDENT Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] (R-IA) Introduced Sep 10, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
7 cosponsors — including Amy Klobuchar, Tim Kaine, Ashley Moody and 4 more
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
S. 2765
Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress Sunset Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI) Introduced Sep 10, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including James Lankford
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT]
S. 2766
Consumer Safety Technology Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT] (R-UT) Introduced Sep 10, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Lisa Blunt Rochester
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ]
S.Res. 382
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Ashli Babbitt is disqualified from eligibility for military funeral honors under section 985 of title 10, United States Code.
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S6539)
Sponsor Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ] (D-AZ) Introduced Sep 10, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile

Newly Introduced (1)

Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO]
S. 2748
Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 155.
Sponsor Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO] (R-MO) Introduced Sep 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile

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