What Happened in Congress on Tuesday?

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.

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19 bills active 7 D-sponsored 12 R-sponsored

Committee Activity (12)

Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]
H.Res. 824
Recognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsor Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8] (D-IL) Introduced Oct 21, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
33 cosponsors
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Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
S. 1511
Affordable Housing Bond Enhancement Act
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
Sponsor Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] (D-NV) Introduced Apr 29, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Congressional oversight, Housing and community development funding, Housing finance and home ownership, Housing supply and affordability, Income tax credits, Low- and moderate-income housing, Residential rehabilitation and home repair, State and local finance, State and local government operations
1 cosponsor
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Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]
S. 2126
Integrated Ocean Observation System Reauthorization Act of 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sponsor Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] (R-MS) Introduced Jun 18, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Advanced technology and technological innovations, Atmospheric science and weather, Congressional oversight, Earth sciences, Environmental assessment, monitoring, research, Marine and coastal resources, fisheries, Navigation, waterways, harbors
7 cosponsors
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Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC]
S. 2666
Foreign Robocall Elimination Act
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sponsor Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC] (R-NC) Introduced Aug 01, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Advisory bodies, Congressional oversight, Consumer affairs, Foreign and international corporations, Government information and archives, Government studies and investigations, Marketing and advertising, Right of privacy, Telephone and wireless communication
3 cosponsors
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Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]
S. 3019
No Big Blockbuster Bailouts Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] (D-VT) Introduced Oct 21, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors
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Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]
S. 3020
Judicial Efficiency Improvement Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] (R-AK) Introduced Oct 21, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
5 cosponsors
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Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO]
S. 3024
Keep SNAP Funded Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Sponsor Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO] (R-MO) Introduced Oct 21, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
31 cosponsors
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Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO]
S. 3025
Fund Farm Programs Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Sponsor Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO] (R-MO) Introduced Oct 21, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
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Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
S. 3026
FALCON Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT) Introduced Oct 21, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
S.Res. 458
A resolution extending the enforcement of certain budgetary points of order in the Senate.
Referred to the Committee on the Budget. (text: CR S7188)
Sponsor Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] (R-SC) Introduced Oct 21, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
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Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
S.Res. 460
A resolution recognizing the accomplishments of President Donald J. Trump and recommending that he be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2026.
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S7188)
Sponsor Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] (R-LA) Introduced Oct 21, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
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Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA]
S.Res. 461
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of October 20 to October 24, 2025, as "Careers in Energy Week".
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S7188)
Sponsor Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA] (R-PA) Introduced Oct 21, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
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Newly Introduced (7)

Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
S. 434
Space Commerce Advisory Committee Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 198.
Sponsor Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI) Introduced Feb 05, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Advisory bodies, Environmental assessment, monitoring, research, Public-private cooperation, Space flight and exploration, Spacecraft and satellites
1 cosponsor
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Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
S. 613
Improving Flood and Agricultural Forecasts Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 194.
Sponsor Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] (D-HI) Introduced Feb 18, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Agricultural practices and innovations, Agricultural research, Atmospheric science and weather, Emergency communications systems, Environmental assessment, monitoring, research, Fires, Floods and storm protection, Government information and archives, Government studies and investigations, Higher education, Natural disasters, State and local finance
1 cosponsor
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Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
S. 1278
Fog Observations and Geographic Forecasting Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 197.
Sponsor Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] (R-TX) Introduced Apr 03, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Atmospheric science and weather, Emergency communications systems, Geography and mapping, Hydrology and hydrography, Marine and inland water transportation, Navigation, waterways, harbors, Transportation safety and security
1 cosponsor
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Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
S. 1378
TAME Extreme Weather and Wildfires Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 199.
Sponsor Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] (D-HI) Introduced Apr 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Advanced technology and technological innovations, Atmospheric science and weather, Computers and information technology, Congressional oversight, Floods and storm protection, Government information and archives, Government studies and investigations, Public-private cooperation
3 cosponsors
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Sen. Moreno, Bernie [R-OH]
S. 1492
Deploying American Blockchains Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 195.
Sponsor Sen. Moreno, Bernie [R-OH] (R-OH) Introduced Apr 10, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Advanced technology and technological innovations, Advisory bodies, Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies, Computer security and identity theft, Computers and information technology, Congressional oversight, Digital media
2 cosponsors
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Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL]
S. 1523
Water Research Optimization Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 196.
Sponsor Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL] (R-AL) Introduced Apr 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Atmospheric science and weather, Geography and mapping, Hydrology and hydrography, Lakes and rivers
1 cosponsor
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Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
S. 3023
Safe Cloud Storage Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 345.
Sponsor Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] (R-TN) Introduced Oct 21, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
7 cosponsors
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