What Happened in Congress on Tuesday?

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.

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35 bills active 1 signed into law 6 advancing 2 votes recorded 16 D-sponsored 16 R-sponsored 3 I-sponsored

Signed into Law (1)

Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]
H.R. 5371
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-37.
Sponsor Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4] (R-OK) Introduced Sep 16, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Abortion, Access Board, Accounting and auditing, Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Administrative remedies, Adoption and foster care, Advanced technology and technological innovations, Advisory bodies, Afghanistan, Africa, African Development Foundation, Aging, Agricultural conservation and pollution, Agricultural education, Agricultural equipment and machinery, Agricultural insurance, Agricultural marketing and promotion, Agricultural practices and innovations, Agricultural prices, subsidies, credit, Agricultural research, Agricultural trade, Air quality, Alabama, Alaska, Alaska Natives and Hawaiians, Alliances, Alternative and renewable resources, American Battle Monuments Commission, American Samoa, Animal and plant health, Animal protection and human-animal relationships, Appalachian Regional Commission, Appropriations, Aquatic ecology, Arab-Israeli relations, Architect of the Capitol, Arizona, Arkansas, Armed Forces Retirement Home, Arms control and nonproliferation, Army Corps of Engineers, Asia, Assault and harassment offenses, Athletes, Atmospheric science and weather, Aviation and airports, Azerbaijan, Birds, Border security and unlawful immigration, Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies, Budget process, Building construction, Burma, Business investment and capital, Buy American requirements, California, Cambodia, Canada, Cardiovascular and respiratory health, Caribbean area, Cell biology and embryology, Cemeteries and funerals, Census and government statistics, Child health, Child safety and welfare, China, Civil actions and liability, Climate change and greenhouse gases, Coal, Coast guard, Collective security, Colombia, Colorado, Commission of Fine Arts, Commission on Civil Rights, Commodities markets, Commodity Credit Corporation, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Community life and organization, Competition and antitrust, Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits, Computer security and identity theft, Computers and information technology, Conflicts and wars, Congressional officers and employees, Congressional oversight, Connecticut, Correctional facilities and imprisonment, Crime prevention, Crime victims, Crimes against children, Crimes against women, Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation, Criminal justice information and records, Criminal procedure and sentencing, Cuba, Cultural exchanges and relations, Currency, Customs enforcement, Dams and canals, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, Defense spending, Delta Regional Authority, Denali Commission, Department of Agriculture, Department of Commerce, Department of Defense, Department of Energy, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Justice, Department of Labor, Department of State, Department of Transportation, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of the Interior, Department of the Treasury, Detention of persons, Digestive and metabolic diseases, Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad, Disability and paralysis, Disability assistance, Disaster relief and insurance, District of Columbia, Domestic violence and child abuse, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation, Drug therapy, Drug trafficking and controlled substances, Drug, alcohol, tobacco use, Economic development, Education of the disadvantaged, Education programs funding, Educational technology and distance education, Egypt, Election Assistance Commission, Elections, voting, political campaign regulation, Electric power generation and transmission, Elementary and secondary education, Emergency communications systems, Emergency planning and evacuation, Employee benefits and pensions, Employee hiring, Employment and training programs, Employment discrimination and employee rights, Endangered and threatened species, Energy assistance for the poor and aged, Energy efficiency and conservation, Energy storage, supplies, demand, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Environmental assessment, monitoring, research, Environmental health, Environmental regulatory procedures, Environmental technology, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Ethiopia, Europe, Evidence and witnesses, Executive Office of the President, Executive agency funding and structure, Export-Import Bank of the United States, Family planning and birth control, Family relationships, Family services, Farm Credit Administration, Farmland, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal appellate courts, Federal officials, Federal-Indian relations, Firearms and explosives, Fires, First responders and emergency personnel, Fishes, Floods and storm protection, Florida, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Food assistance and relief, Food industry and services, Food supply, safety, and labeling, Foreign aid and international relief, Forests, forestry, trees, Fraud offenses and financial crimes, Gaza Strip, General Services Administration, Genetics, Geography and mapping, Georgia, Georgia (Republic), Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae), Government buildings, facilities, and property, Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management, Government ethics and transparency, public corruption, Government information and archives, Government lending and loan guarantees, Government studies and investigations, Government trust funds, Grain, Great Lakes, Guam, HIV/AIDS, Haiti, Hate crimes, Hawaii, Hazardous wastes and toxic substances, Health care costs and insurance, Health care coverage and access, Health facilities and institutions, Health information and medical records, Health personnel, Health programs administration and funding, Health promotion and preventive care, Health technology, devices, supplies, Hereditary and development disorders, Higher education, Historic sites and heritage areas, Historical and cultural resources, Home and outpatient care, Homelessness and emergency shelter, Hong Kong, Hospital care, House of Representatives, Housing and community development funding, Housing discrimination, Housing finance and home ownership, Housing for the elderly and disabled, Housing industry and standards, Housing supply and affordability, Human rights, Human trafficking, Humanities programs funding, Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles, Idaho, Illinois, Immigration status and procedures, Immunology and vaccination, Indian claims, Indian lands and resources rights, Indian social and development programs, Infectious and parasitic diseases, Infrastructure development, Insects, Intellectual property, Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
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Advancing — Reported Out of Committee (6)

Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]
H.Res. 722
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5371) making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 719) honoring the life and legacy of Charles Charlie James Kirk; and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sponsor Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9] (R-IN) Introduced Sep 16, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas House of Representatives, Legislative rules and procedure
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Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
S.Res. 391
A resolution condemning the assassination of Charlie Kirk and honoring his life and legacy.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6637; text: CR S6652)
Sponsor Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] (R-UT) Introduced Sep 16, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Congressional tributes, Crime victims, Violent crime
54 cosponsors — including John R. Curtis, Jim Banks, John Barrasso and 51 more
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Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
S.Res. 392
A resolution expressing support for the designation of November 16, 2025, as "National Warrior Call Day" and recognizing the importance of connecting members of the Armed Forces and veterans in the United States to support structures necessary to transition from the battlefield, especially peer-to-peer connection.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6637; text: CR S6652: 2)
Sponsor Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] (D-NH) Introduced Sep 16, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Commemorative events and holidays, Mental health, Veterans' organizations and recognition
34 cosponsors — including Tom Cotton, Cory A. Booker, Mike Crapo and 31 more
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Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]
S.Res. 393
A resolution designating September 25, 2025, as "National Lobster Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6637; text: CR S6652)
Sponsor Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME] (I-ME) Introduced Sep 16, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Commemorative events and holidays, Food industry and services, Seafood
9 cosponsors — including Jeanne Shaheen, Susan M. Collins, Christopher Murphy and 6 more
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Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]
S.Res. 394
A resolution designating September 2025 as "National Literacy Month".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6637; text: CR S6653: 1)
Sponsor Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI] (D-RI) Introduced Sep 16, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Adult education and literacy, Commemorative events and holidays, Elementary and secondary education
19 cosponsors — including Bill Cassidy, Marsha Blackburn, Lisa Blunt Rochester and 16 more
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Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
S.Res. 395
A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Forensic Science Week.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6637: 1; text: CR S6653: 1)
Sponsor Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID] (R-ID) Introduced Sep 16, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Alex Padilla, James E. Risch, John Cornyn
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Roll-Call Votes Recorded (2)

Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
S.Con.Res. 22
A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 36 - 62. Record Vote Number: 521. (: CR S6635-6637)
Sponsor Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] (R-KY) Introduced Sep 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Budget deficits and national debt, Budget process, Disability assistance, Government information and archives, Government trust funds, House of Representatives, Legislative rules and procedure, Postal service, Senate, Social security and elderly assistance, U.S. Postal Service
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Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
S.J.Res. 60
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Emissions Budget and Allowance Allocations for Indiana Under the Revised Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update".
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 51. Record Vote Number: 520. (consideration: CR S6631)
Sponsor Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI) Introduced Jun 27, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Climate change and greenhouse gases, Congressional oversight, Electric power generation and transmission, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Indiana
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Committee Activity (25)

Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
H.R. 5390
FAMILY Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3] (D-CT) Introduced Sep 16, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
201 cosponsors — including Shomari Figures, Terri A. Sewell, Yassamin Ansari and 198 more
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Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40]
H.R. 5402
To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to clarify Federal law with respect to reporting certain full-file consumer credit information to consumer reporting agencies, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Sponsor Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40] (R-CA) Introduced Sep 16, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Janelle S. Bynum, Eugene Simon Vindman
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Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1]
H.R. 5408
Faster Labor Contracts Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1] (D-NJ) Introduced Sep 16, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration, Congressional oversight, Government studies and investigations, Labor-management relations, Wages and earnings
35 cosponsors — including Pete Stauber, Christopher R. Deluzio, Brian K. Fitzpatrick and 32 more
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Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]
H.R. 5415
Nitazene Control Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7] (D-VA) Introduced Sep 16, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
26 cosponsors — including Michael Baumgartner, Andy Harris, Brian K. Fitzpatrick and 23 more
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Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13]
H.Res. 725
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1908) to prohibit stock trading and ownership by Members of Congress and their spouses and dependent children, and for other purposes.
Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mrs. Luna. Petition No: 119-11. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2025120211">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
Sponsor Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13] (R-FL) Introduced Sep 16, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
S. 2808
Fertilizer Research Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sponsor Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] (R-IA) Introduced Sep 16, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors — including Tammy Baldwin, Joni Ernst, Raphael G. Warnock and 1 more
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Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
S. 2809
Transparency in Contracting Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsor Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] (D-MA) Introduced Sep 16, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Chuck Grassley, Joni Ernst, Elissa Slotkin
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Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
S. 2810
Retirement Freedom Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] (R-TX) Introduced Sep 16, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Mike Lee
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Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
S. 2811
Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR) Introduced Sep 16, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Richard Blumenthal, Alex Padilla, Adam B. Schiff
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Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]
S. 2812
Brake for Kids Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN] (R-IN) Introduced Sep 16, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Gary C. Peters
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Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]
S. 2813
FIRE Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID] (R-ID) Introduced Sep 16, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
12 cosponsors — including Tom Cotton, Mike Crapo, Cindy Hyde-Smith and 9 more
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Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]
S. 2814
Transit Crime Reporting Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC] (R-SC) Introduced Sep 16, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Thomas Tillis
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Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
S. 2815
JUSTICE in D.C. Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (R-TX) Introduced Sep 16, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Marsha Blackburn, Ted Budd, Lindsey Graham
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Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]
S. 2816
Stop Sycophants in Government Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] (D-CT) Introduced Sep 16, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ]
S. 2817
Fed Integrity and Independence Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ] (D-AZ) Introduced Sep 16, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
8 cosponsors — including Andy Kim, Elizabeth Warren, Angela D. Alsobrooks and 5 more
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Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]
S. 2818
Tax Excessive CEO Pay Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] (I-VT) Introduced Sep 16, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
5 cosponsors — including Elizabeth Warren, Chris Van Hollen, Edward J. Markey and 2 more
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Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]
S. 2819
Head Start for America's Children Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] (I-VT) Introduced Sep 16, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
16 cosponsors — including Richard Blumenthal, Kirsten E. Gillibrand, John Fetterman and 13 more
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Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
S. 2820
Same Day Registration Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Sponsor Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN) Introduced Sep 16, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
16 cosponsors — including Alex Padilla, Angela D. Alsobrooks, Michael F. Bennet and 13 more
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Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN]
S. 2821
American Tech Workforce Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN] (R-IN) Introduced Sep 16, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
S. 2822
Register America to Vote Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Sponsor Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN) Introduced Sep 16, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
13 cosponsors — including Alex Padilla, Angela D. Alsobrooks, Richard Blumenthal and 10 more
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Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
S. 2823
FAMILY Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] (D-NY) Introduced Sep 16, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
38 cosponsors — including Ron Wyden, Angela D. Alsobrooks, Tammy Baldwin and 35 more
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Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
S. 2824
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the temporary enhanced premium credits.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] (R-AK) Introduced Sep 16, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
S. 2825
Health Access Innovation Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] (D-NY) Introduced Sep 16, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Cory A. Booker, Alex Padilla, Angela D. Alsobrooks
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Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]
S.Res. 389
A resolution condemning the extreme anti-vaccine policies of Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., strongly opposing the policies of the State of Florida that roll back immunization requirements, and expressing the sense of the Senate that vaccines are critical to protecting public health, eliminating preventable illness and death, and reducing hospitalizations and severity of illness, work best when adopted at a high level within each community, and must be made available to the public.
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S6650)
Sponsor Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] (D-NV) Introduced Sep 16, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
6 cosponsors — including Adam B. Schiff, Chris Van Hollen, Richard J. Durbin and 3 more
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Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
S.Res. 390
A resolution designating September 2025 as "National Voting Rights Month".
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6651)
Sponsor Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (D-OR) Introduced Sep 16, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
27 cosponsors — including John Fetterman, Alex Padilla, Sheldon Whitehouse and 24 more
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Newly Introduced (1)

Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
S. 2805
Designating the Russian Federation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 160.
Sponsor Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] (R-SC) Introduced Sep 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Richard Blumenthal, Katie Boyd Britt, Amy Klobuchar
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