What Happened in Congress on Wednesday?

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.

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48 bills active 1 advancing 26 D-sponsored 17 R-sponsored 5 I-sponsored

Advancing — Reported Out of Committee (1)

Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]
S.Res. 400
A resolution expressing support for designation of the week of September 14 through 20, 2025, as "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6700; text: CR S6698)
Sponsor Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI] (D-RI) Introduced Sep 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Adult education and literacy, Commemorative events and holidays
5 cosponsors — including Susan M. Collins, Angus S., Jr. King, Sheldon Whitehouse and 2 more
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Committee Activity (45)

Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
H.J.Res. 122
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the authority of Congress and the States to regulate contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections and to enact public financing systems for political campaigns.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] (D-CO) Introduced Sep 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
72 cosponsors — including James P. McGovern, Summer L. Lee, Lloyd Doggett and 69 more
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Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7]
H.R. 5419
Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7] (R-NJ) Introduced Sep 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Advisory bodies, Congressional oversight, Government buildings, facilities, and property, Infrastructure development, Intergovernmental relations, Internet, web applications, social media, Land use and conservation
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Rep. De La Cruz, Monica [R-TX-15]
H.R. 5429
HUD-USDA-VA Interagency Coordination Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Sponsor Rep. De La Cruz, Monica [R-TX-15] (R-TX) Introduced Sep 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Joyce Beatty, Eugene Simon Vindman, Maggie Goodlander
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Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]
H.R. 5434
988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8] (D-IL) Introduced Sep 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
145 cosponsors — including Michael Lawler, Sharice Davids, Brian K. Fitzpatrick and 142 more
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Rep. Mannion, John W. [D-NY-22]
H.R. 5436
To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit an educational institution from withholding a transcript from an individual who pursued a course or program of education at such institution using Post-9/11 educational assistance.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Sponsor Rep. Mannion, John W. [D-NY-22] (D-NY) Introduced Sep 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including James C. Moylan
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Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7]
H.R. 5438
Incentivize Savings Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 19.
Sponsor Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7] (R-GA) Introduced Sep 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
69 cosponsors — including Josh Brecheen, Chuck Edwards, James R. Baird and 66 more
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Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
H.R. 5439
Medically Tailored Home-Delivered Meals Program Pilot Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] (D-MA) Introduced Sep 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
23 cosponsors — including Nicole Malliotakis, Chellie Pingree, Brian K. Fitzpatrick and 20 more
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Rep. Miller, Carol D. [R-WV-1]
H.R. 5441
Fusion Advanced Manufacturing Parity Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor Rep. Miller, Carol D. [R-WV-1] (R-WV) Introduced Sep 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
9 cosponsors — including Claudia Tenney, Suzan K. DelBene, Donald S. Beyer and 6 more
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Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50]
H.R. 5443
Fair Housing Improvement Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50] (D-CA) Introduced Sep 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
21 cosponsors — including Suzanne Bonamici, Dwight Evans, Robert Garcia and 18 more
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Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11]
H.R. 5446
No Tariffs on Groceries Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11] (D-MI) Introduced Sep 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Seth Magaziner, Chris Pappas, Sarah Elfreth
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Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
H.Res. 730
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J.Res.4) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that debate upon legislation pending before the Senate may not be brought to a close without the concurrence of a minimum of three-fifths of the Senators.
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Sponsor Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] (R-PA) Introduced Sep 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
H.Res. 731
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 155) to require States to permit unaffiliated voters to vote in primary elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Sponsor Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] (R-PA) Introduced Sep 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]
S. 2659
504 Credit Risk Management Improvement Act of 2025
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
Sponsor Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN] (R-IN) Introduced Aug 01, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Amy Klobuchar
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Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
S. 2662
504 Modernization and Small Manufacturer Enhancement Act of 2025
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
Sponsor Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN) Introduced Aug 01, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Todd Young
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Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
S. 2826
988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] (D-WI) Introduced Sep 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Lisa Murkowski
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Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
S. 2827
Fair Housing Improvement Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA) Introduced Sep 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
16 cosponsors — including Adam B. Schiff, Alex Padilla, Chris Van Hollen and 13 more
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Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]
S. 2828
Child Care Modernization Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE] (R-NE) Introduced Sep 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Kirsten E. Gillibrand, Susan M. Collins, John W. Hickenlooper
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Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]
S. 2829
Preventive Home Visit Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME] (I-ME) Introduced Sep 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]
S. 2830
WELL Seniors Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME] (I-ME) Introduced Sep 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]
S. 2831
Stand Strong for Medicare Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME] (I-ME) Introduced Sep 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO]
S. 2832
Native American Entrepreneurial and Opportunity Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Sponsor Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO] (D-CO) Introduced Sep 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors — including Dan Sullivan, Mazie K. Hirono, Markwayne Mullin and 1 more
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Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]
S. 2833
Stand Strong Falls Prevention Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME] (I-ME) Introduced Sep 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Mike Rounds
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Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
S. 2834
Medically Tailored Home-Delivered Meals Program Pilot Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ) Introduced Sep 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Roger Marshall, Bill Cassidy, Tina Smith
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Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]
S. 2835
Energizing Our Communities Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] (D-VT) Introduced Sep 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including John W. Hickenlooper
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Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
S. 2836
POP Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR) Introduced Sep 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Elizabeth Warren, Edward J. Markey
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Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]
S. 2837
Protect America’s Workforce Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA] (D-VA) Introduced Sep 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
48 cosponsors — including Chris Van Hollen, Charles E. Schumer, Brian Schatz and 45 more
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Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]
S. 2838
Protecting Our Democracy Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA) Introduced Sep 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
9 cosponsors — including Amy Klobuchar, Andy Kim, Richard Blumenthal and 6 more
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Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
S. 2839
Restoring American Mineral Security Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] (D-NV) Introduced Sep 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Bill Hagerty
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Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN]
S. 2840
Financial Exploitation Prevention Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN] (R-TN) Introduced Sep 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
7 cosponsors — including Ruben Gallego, Steve Daines, John W. Hickenlooper and 4 more
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Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]
S. 2841
CIVICS Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME] (I-ME) Introduced Sep 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
5 cosponsors — including James Lankford, Roger F. Wicker, Tim Kaine and 2 more
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Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
S. 2842
Stop CMV Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT) Introduced Sep 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Roger Marshall, Mark Kelly, Christopher Murphy
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Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
S. 2843
FRAME Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL) Introduced Sep 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
S. 2845
Billionaires Income Tax Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (D-OR) Introduced Sep 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
21 cosponsors — including Sheldon Whitehouse, Elizabeth Warren, Bernard Sanders and 18 more
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Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]
S. 2846
HIV Medication Access Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsor Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] (D-NV) Introduced Sep 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
10 cosponsors — including Tim Kaine, Chris Van Hollen, Catherine Cortez Masto and 7 more
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Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]
S. 2847
Occupational Therapy Mental Health Parity Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH] (D-NH) Introduced Sep 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Tim Scott
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Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD]
S. 2848
DoD COW Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsor Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD] (D-MD) Introduced Sep 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Chris Van Hollen, Jeff Merkley, Andy Kim
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Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
S. 2849
Nonprofit Governance Integrity Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR] (R-AR) Introduced Sep 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
S. 2850
Protecting Legislators and Survivors of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence from Doxing and Political Violence Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (D-OR) Introduced Sep 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
S. 2851
Protecting Americans from Doxing and Political Violence Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (D-OR) Introduced Sep 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ]
S. 2852
Restoring Trust in Public Servants Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ] (D-NJ) Introduced Sep 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
S. 2853
VA Extenders Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] (R-KS) Introduced Sep 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Richard Blumenthal
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Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]
S.J.Res. 78
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the authority of Congress and the States to regulate contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections and to enact public financing systems for political campaigns.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA) Introduced Sep 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
12 cosponsors — including Jeanne Shaheen, Angus S., Jr. King, Peter Welch and 9 more
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Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK]
S.J.Res. 79
A joint resolution honoring the sacrifice of Marine Corps Lance Corporal David L. Espinoza, Marine Corps Sergeant Nicole L. Gee, Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Darin Taylor Hoover, Army Staff Sergeant Ryan Christian Knauss, Marine Corps Corporal Hunter Lopez, Marine Corps Lance Corporal Rylee J. McCollum, Marine Corps Lance Corporal Dylan R. Merola, Marine Corps Lance Corporal Kareem M. Nikoui, Marine Corps Corporal Daegan W. Page, Marine Corps Sergeant Johanny Rosario, Marine Corps Corporal Humberto A. Sanchez, Marine Corps Lance Corporal Jared M. Schmitz, and Navy Petty Officer Third Class Maxton W. Soviak.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK] (R-OK) Introduced Sep 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
20 cosponsors — including Tommy Tuberville, Tom Cotton, James C. Justice and 17 more
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Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN]
S.Res. 397
A resolution expressing support for the designation of September as "Dystonia Awareness Month" to promote public awareness and understanding of dystonia.
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S6697)
Sponsor Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN] (R-IN) Introduced Sep 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Jeff Merkley
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Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]
S.Res. 398
A resolution condemning the treatment of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu by the Government of Azerbaijan and urging his immediate release.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6698: 1)
Sponsor Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] (R-NC) Introduced Sep 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors — including Richard J. Durbin, Bill Cassidy, John Fetterman and 1 more
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Newly Introduced (2)

Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
S. 854
Risky Research Review Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 164.
Sponsor Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] (R-KY) Introduced Mar 05, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Accounting and auditing, Advisory bodies, Biological and life sciences, Congressional oversight, Employee performance, Federal officials, Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management, Government ethics and transparency, public corruption, Government information and archives, Government studies and investigations, Infectious and parasitic diseases, Public contracts and procurement, Research administration and funding
1 cosponsor — including Gary C. Peters
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Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
S. 855
Royalty Transparency Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 165.
Sponsor Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] (R-KY) Introduced Mar 05, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Congressional oversight, Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management, Government ethics and transparency, public corruption, Government information and archives, Intellectual property, Public contracts and procurement
1 cosponsor — including Rick Scott
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