What Happened in Congress on Tuesday?

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.

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41 bills active 5 advancing 19 D-sponsored 21 R-sponsored 1 I-sponsored

Advancing — Reported Out of Committee (5)

Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11]
H.R. 5658
Child Care for Every Community Act
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. Ocasio-Cortez asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 5658, a bill originally introduced by Representative Sherrill, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
Sponsor Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11] (D-NJ) Introduced Sep 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Adoption and foster care, Adult education and literacy, Advisory bodies, Building construction, Cardiovascular and respiratory health, Child care and development, Comprehensive health care, Congressional oversight, Disability and paralysis, Domestic violence and child abuse, Education of the disadvantaged, Education programs funding, Educational facilities and institutions, Elementary and secondary education, Employee benefits and pensions, Employment and training programs, Employment discrimination and employee rights, Food assistance and relief, Foreign language and bilingual programs, Government buildings, facilities, and property, Government information and archives, Government studies and investigations, Health care coverage and access, Higher education, Homelessness and emergency shelter, Indian social and development programs, Intergovernmental relations, Labor-management relations, Licensing and registrations, Medical education, Mental health, Nutrition and diet, Performance measurement, Poverty and welfare assistance, Preschool education, Public-private cooperation, Research administration and funding, Right of privacy, School administration, Science and engineering education, Special education, State and local government operations, Teaching, teachers, curricula, User charges and fees, Wages and earnings
52 cosponsors — including Sara Jacobs, Jonathan L. Jackson, Judy Chu and 49 more
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Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]
S.Res. 396
A resolution condemning the tragic act of violence on September 10, 2025, in Evergreen, Colorado, recognizing the victims, survivors, and responders, and expressing condolences and support to their families and their communities.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Sponsor Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] (D-CO) Introduced Sep 16, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Colorado, Congressional tributes, Crime victims, Elementary and secondary education, Violent crime
1 cosponsor — including John W. Hickenlooper
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Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
S.Res. 427
A resolution designating October 8, 2025, as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Sponsor Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] (R-SC) Introduced Sep 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Alternative and renewable resources, Commemorative events and holidays, Energy storage, supplies, demand
3 cosponsors — including Richard Blumenthal, Christopher Murphy, Christopher A. Coons
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Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
S.Res. 428
A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Sponsor Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] (D-NV) Introduced Sep 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
37 cosponsors — including Rick Scott, John W. Hickenlooper, Bernard Sanders and 34 more
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Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS]
S.Res. 429
A resolution designating September 2025 as "National Infant Mortality Awareness Month", raising awareness of infant mortality, and increasing efforts to reduce infant mortality.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Sponsor Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS] (R-MS) Introduced Sep 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Child health, Commemorative events and holidays, Health promotion and preventive care
1 cosponsor — including Jon Ossoff
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Committee Activity (36)

Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3]
H.R. 5617
Geothermal Gold Book Development Act
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Sponsor Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3] (D-AZ) Introduced Sep 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Alternative and renewable resources, Electric power generation and transmission, Government information and archives, Government studies and investigations, Land use and conservation, Licensing and registrations, Mining, Public-private cooperation
1 cosponsor — including Jared Huffman
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Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1]
H.R. 5621
Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2025
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. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1] (D-CO) Introduced Sep 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
11 cosponsors — including H. Morgan Griffith, Deborah K. Ross, Lloyd Doggett and 8 more
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Rep. Hurd, Jeff [R-CO-3]
H.R. 5631
Geothermal Ombudsman for National Deployment and Optimal Reviews Act
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Sponsor Rep. Hurd, Jeff [R-CO-3] (R-CO) Introduced Sep 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Advisory bodies, Congressional oversight, Department of the Interior, Earth sciences, Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management, Licensing and registrations
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Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7]
H.R. 5634
Veterans Flight Training Responsibility Act of 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sponsor Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7] (R-NJ) Introduced Sep 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
5 cosponsors — including Morgan McGarvey, Eugene Simon Vindman, Eleanor Holmes Norton and 2 more
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Rep. Kennedy, Mike [R-UT-3]
H.R. 5638
Geothermal Royalty Reform Act
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Sponsor Rep. Kennedy, Mike [R-UT-3] (R-UT) Introduced Sep 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Alternative and renewable resources, Electric power generation and transmission, Energy revenues and royalties
1 cosponsor — including Nicholas J. Begich
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Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1]
H.R. 5641
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 240 Main Street in Northport, New York, as the "Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Nate Bruckenthal Post Office Building".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsor Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1] (R-NY) Introduced Sep 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
10 cosponsors — including Claudia Tenney, Timothy M. Kennedy, Michael Lawler and 7 more
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Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1]
H.R. 5642
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 47 Echo Avenue in Miller Place, New York, as the "Christopher Pendergast Post Office Building".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsor Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1] (R-NY) Introduced Sep 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
9 cosponsors — including Claudia Tenney, Timothy M. Kennedy, Michael Lawler and 6 more
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Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1]
H.R. 5643
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center located in Northport, New York, as the Navy (SEAL) Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy VA Medical Center, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sponsor Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1] (R-NY) Introduced Sep 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
13 cosponsors — including Morgan Luttrell, Michael Lawler, Claudia Tenney and 10 more
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Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]
H.R. 5645
Pray Safe Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6] (D-NY) Introduced Sep 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
37 cosponsors — including Maria Elvira Salazar, Daniel S. Goldman, Max L. Miller and 34 more
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Rep. Mullin, Kevin [D-CA-15]
H.R. 5650
Weatherization Resilience and Adaptation Program Act
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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. Mullin, Kevin [D-CA-15] (D-CA) Introduced Sep 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
10 cosponsors — including Troy A. Carter, Lloyd Doggett, Jared Huffman and 7 more
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Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1]
H.R. 5653
Trust Through Transparency Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1] (D-NJ) Introduced Sep 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
24 cosponsors — including Joyce Beatty, Seth Moulton, Eleanor Holmes Norton and 21 more
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Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7]
H.R. 5657
Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7] (D-MA) Introduced Sep 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
135 cosponsors — including Donald Norcross, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Yassamin Ansari and 132 more
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Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2]
H.Res. 776
Expressing concerns regarding the urgent and escalating threats facing Coptic Christians.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsor Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2] (R-AR) Introduced Sep 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
5 cosponsors — including Thomas R. Suozzi, Gus M. Bilirakis, Brad Sherman and 2 more
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Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
S. 2939
Child Care for Every Community Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] (D-MA) Introduced Sep 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
9 cosponsors — including Richard Blumenthal, Tina Smith, Cory A. Booker and 6 more
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Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
S. 2940
OPT Fair Tax Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR] (R-AR) Introduced Sep 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
S. 2941
Visa Cap Enforcement Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR] (R-AR) Introduced Sep 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
S. 2942
A bill for the relief of Valent Kolami.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT) Introduced Sep 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Private Legislation
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Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
S. 2943
ACE Veterans Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] (D-IL) Introduced Sep 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
6 cosponsors — including Mazie K. Hirono, John Fetterman, Patty Murray and 3 more
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Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]
S. 2944
No Shame at School Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sponsor Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN] (D-MN) Introduced Sep 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
S. 2945
Safe Transit Accountability Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] (R-UT) Introduced Sep 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
S. 2946
NFIP Extension Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] (R-LA) Introduced Sep 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Bill Cassidy
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Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]
S. 2947
Pray Safe Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH] (D-NH) Introduced Sep 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
13 cosponsors — including Ron Johnson, Gary C. Peters, James Lankford and 10 more
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Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD]
S. 2948
Help FEDS Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD] (D-MD) Introduced Sep 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
6 cosponsors — including Chris Van Hollen, Tim Kaine, Mark R. Warner and 3 more
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Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
S. 2949
Colorectal Cancer Payment Fairness Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ) Introduced Sep 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Martin Heinrich, Angela D. Alsobrooks
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Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]
S. 2951
Competitive Bidding Relief Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK] (R-OK) Introduced Sep 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Margaret Wood Hassan, Katie Boyd Britt, Tommy Tuberville
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Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY]
S. 2952
$2.50 for America’s 250th Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY] (R-WY) Introduced Sep 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Currency, U.S. history
7 cosponsors — including Shelley Moore Capito, Kevin Cramer, Jeanne Shaheen and 4 more
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Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
S. 2953
Dismantling Double Dippers Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] (R-IA) Introduced Sep 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including James E. Risch, Rick Scott, John Kennedy
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Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]
S. 2954
Health Care Workforce Expansion Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] (I-VT) Introduced Sep 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Jeff Merkley
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Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN]
S. 2955
Forced Abortion Prevention and Accountability Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN] (R-IN) Introduced Sep 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
10 cosponsors — including Ted Budd, Bill Cassidy, John Cornyn and 7 more
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Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
S. 2956
Used Car Safety Recall Repair Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT) Introduced Sep 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Edward J. Markey, Elizabeth Warren
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Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
S. 2957
Small Communities Transit Improvement Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] (R-KS) Introduced Sep 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Ruben Gallego, Steve Daines
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Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
S. 2958
AGOA Extension and Bilateral Engagement Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] (R-LA) Introduced Sep 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
S.Res. 423
A resolution recognizing the month of October 2025 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] (D-HI) Introduced Sep 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
14 cosponsors — including Lisa Murkowski, Cory A. Booker, Catherine Cortez Masto and 11 more
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Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
S.Res. 424
A resolution affirming the unwavering commitment of the Senate to the First Amendment and to freedom of speech and of the press as foundations of the democratic republic of the United States.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR) Introduced Sep 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
6 cosponsors — including Chris Van Hollen, Adam B. Schiff, Bernard Sanders and 3 more
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Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
S.Res. 425
A resolution honoring the life of Hays, Kansas police sergeant Scott Heimann.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] (R-KS) Introduced Sep 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Roger Marshall
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Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
S.Res. 426
A resolution designating the week of October 5, 2025, through October 11, 2025, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate religious education in the United States.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] (R-SC) Introduced Sep 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
30 cosponsors — including John Barrasso, Marsha Blackburn, Katie Boyd Britt and 27 more
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