What Happened in Congress on Friday?
Friday, September 19, 2025 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.
23 bills active
4 advancing
1 votes recorded
12 D-sponsored
11 R-sponsored
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Advancing — Reported Out of Committee (4)
![Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR]](/proxy_image?name=John+Boozman&state=Arkansas&role=senate)
S.Res. 225
A resolution designating the week of September 14 through September 20, 2025, as "National Truck Driver Appreciation Week".
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6798-6799; text: CR 5/14/2025 S2930)
A resolution designating the week of September 14 through September 20, 2025, as "National Truck Driver Appreciation Week".
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6798-6799; text: CR 5/14/2025 S2930)
Sponsor
Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR]
(R-AR)
Introduced
May 14, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Commemorative events and holidays, Motor carriers, Transportation employees
1 cosponsor
— including Mark Kelly
![Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]](/proxy_image?name=James+Lankford&state=Oklahoma&role=senate)
S.Res. 414
A resolution designating September 2025 as "National Child Awareness Month" to promote awareness of charities that benefit children as well as youth-serving organizations throughout the United States and recognizing the efforts made by those charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6798; text: CR S6794)
A resolution designating September 2025 as "National Child Awareness Month" to promote awareness of charities that benefit children as well as youth-serving organizations throughout the United States and recognizing the efforts made by those charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6798; text: CR S6794)
1 cosponsor
— including Margaret Wood Hassan
![Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS]](/proxy_image?name=Cindy+Hyde-Smith&state=Mississippi&role=senate)
S.Res. 415
A resolution designating the week of September 21 through September 27, 2025, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6798; text: CR S6794)
A resolution designating the week of September 21 through September 27, 2025, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6798; text: CR S6794)
Sponsor
Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS]
(R-MS)
Introduced
Sep 19, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Commemorative events and holidays, Conflicts and wars, Congressional tributes, Military operations and strategy, Military personnel and dependents, Veterans' organizations and recognition
1 cosponsor
— including Raphael G. Warnock
![Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]](/proxy_image?name=Tim+Scott&state=South+Carolina&role=senate)
S.Res. 416
A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2025 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month" in order to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need for research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell disease and conditions related to sickle cell disease.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6798; text: CR S6795)
A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2025 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month" in order to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need for research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell disease and conditions related to sickle cell disease.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6798; text: CR S6795)
7 cosponsors
— including Cory A. Booker, James Lankford, Alex Padilla and 4 more
Roll-Call Votes Recorded (1)
![Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]](/proxy_image?name=Brian+Schatz&state=Hawaii&role=senate)
S.Res. 417
A resolution supporting the designation of the week of September 14 through September 20, 2025, as "Telehealth Awareness Week".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6798; text: CR S6795)
A resolution supporting the designation of the week of September 14 through September 20, 2025, as "Telehealth Awareness Week".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6798; text: CR S6795)
5 cosponsors
— including Roger F. Wicker, Mark R. Warner, Cindy Hyde-Smith and 2 more
Committee Activity (17)
![Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12]](/proxy_image?name=Rick+W.+Allen&state=Georgia&role=house)
H.R. 5509
Safe Step Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Safe Step Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
89 cosponsors
— including Lucy McBath, Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Raul Ruiz and 86 more
![Rep. Fong, Vince [R-CA-20]](/proxy_image?name=Vince+Fong&state=California&role=house)
H.R. 5513
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make certain technology investments eligible for additional subsidization, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make certain technology investments eligible for additional subsidization, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
2 cosponsors
— including Chris Pappas, Eugene Simon Vindman
![Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4]](/proxy_image?name=Betty+McCollum&state=Minnesota&role=house)
H.R. 5521
Peace Corps Volunteers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Peace Corps Volunteers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
22 cosponsors
— including John H. Rutherford, John Garamendi, Jack Bergman and 19 more
![Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]](/proxy_image?name=Scott+Perry&state=Pennsylvania&role=house)
H.R. 5525
Stop DC CAMERA Act
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Stop DC CAMERA Act
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
1 cosponsor
— including Andrew Ogles
![Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]](/proxy_image?name=August+Pfluger&state=Texas&role=house)
H.R. 5526
Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
6 cosponsors
— including Greg Landsman, Jake Auchincloss, Dan Crenshaw and 3 more
![Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]](/proxy_image?name=Jamie+Raskin&state=Maryland&role=house)
H.R. 5527
Stop Censoring Military Families Act
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.
Stop Censoring Military Families Act
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.
19 cosponsors
— including Chrissy Houlahan, Lloyd Doggett, Henry C. "Hank" Johnson and 16 more
![Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38]](/proxy_image?name=Linda+T.+Sanchez&state=California&role=house)
H.R. 5529
Fair Housing for Disabeled Veterans Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Fair Housing for Disabeled Veterans Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
19 cosponsors
— including Mike Kelly, Jimmy Gomez, Blake D. Moore and 16 more
![Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3]](/proxy_image?name=Lori+Trahan&state=Massachusetts&role=house)
H.R. 5536
HEADACHE Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HEADACHE Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
36 cosponsors
— including Nikki Budzinski, Seth Moulton, Robin L. Kelly and 33 more
![Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]](/proxy_image?name=Roger+F.+Wicker&state=Mississippi&role=senate)
S. 2914
Eastern Flank Strategic Partnership Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Eastern Flank Strategic Partnership Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
3 cosponsors
— including Jeanne Shaheen, Chuck Grassley, Richard J. Durbin
![Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]](/proxy_image?name=Richard+J.+Durbin&state=Illinois&role=senate)
S. 2915
SPUR Housing Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text: CR S6792-6793)
SPUR Housing Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text: CR S6792-6793)
1 cosponsor
— including Jacky Rosen
![Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT]](/proxy_image?name=Tim+Sheehy&state=Montana&role=senate)
S. 2916
Long-Distance Corridor Relief Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Long-Distance Corridor Relief Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 2917
Safety Funding Parity Adjustment Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Safety Funding Parity Adjustment Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
![Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]](/proxy_image?name=Jack+Reed&state=Rhode+Island&role=senate)
S. 2919
PCAOB Enforcement Transparency Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6793)
PCAOB Enforcement Transparency Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6793)
1 cosponsor
— including Chuck Grassley
S. 2920
Stronger Enforcement of Civil Penalties Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6793-6794)
Stronger Enforcement of Civil Penalties Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6793-6794)
1 cosponsor
— including Chuck Grassley
![Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM]](/proxy_image?name=Ben+Ray+Lujan&state=New+Mexico&role=senate)
S. 2921
A bill to amend section 7014 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to advance toward full Federal funding for impact aid, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
A bill to amend section 7014 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to advance toward full Federal funding for impact aid, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
3 cosponsors
— including Thomas Tillis, Kirsten E. Gillibrand, Markwayne Mullin
![Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]](/proxy_image?name=Alex+Padilla&state=California&role=senate)
S. 2922
HOV Lane Exemption Reauthorization Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6794)
HOV Lane Exemption Reauthorization Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6794)
2 cosponsors
— including John R. Curtis, Kirsten E. Gillibrand
![Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]](/proxy_image?name=Mazie+K.+Hirono&state=Hawaii&role=senate)
S. 2923
PAAF Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
PAAF Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
5 cosponsors
— including Susan M. Collins, Roger F. Wicker, Amy Klobuchar and 2 more
Newly Introduced (1)
![Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]](/proxy_image?name=Jeff+Merkley&state=Oregon&role=senate)
S. 1092
WIPPES Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 166.
WIPPES Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 166.
Sponsor
Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
(D-OR)
Introduced
Mar 24, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Civil actions and liability, Consumer affairs, Cosmetics and personal care, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Environmental education, Environmental regulatory procedures, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government information and archives, Hazardous wastes and toxic substances, Manufacturing, Marketing and advertising, Pest management, Retail and wholesale trades, Solid waste and recycling, Water quality
9 cosponsors
— including Susan M. Collins, Richard Blumenthal, Angus S., Jr. King and 6 more
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