What Happened in Congress on Monday?

Monday, October 27, 2025 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.

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17 bills active 3 advancing 6 D-sponsored 11 R-sponsored

Advancing — Reported Out of Committee (3)

Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
S.Res. 467
A resolution designating October 30, 2025, as a national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7755-7756; text: CR S7754-7755)
Sponsor Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] (R-TN) Introduced Oct 27, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Commemorative events and holidays, Hazardous wastes and toxic substances, Military procurement, research, weapons development, Mining, Nuclear weapons, Worker safety and health
13 cosponsors
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Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND]
S.Res. 468
A resolution designating October 26, 2025, as the "Day of the Deployed".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7755-7756; text: CR S7755)
Sponsor Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND] (R-ND) Introduced Oct 27, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Afghanistan, Asia, Commemorative events and holidays, Conflicts and wars, Congressional tributes, Military operations and strategy, Military personnel and dependents
4 cosponsors
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Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
S.Res. 469
A resolution designating the week of October 19 through 25, 2025, as "National Chemistry Week".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7755-7756; text: CR S7755)
Sponsor Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (D-DE) Introduced Oct 27, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Congressional tributes, Music
2 cosponsors
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Committee Activity (4)

Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC]
S. 3056
Combatting the Persecution of Religious Groups in China Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsor Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC] (R-NC) Introduced Oct 27, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
6 cosponsors
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
S. 3057
Withhold Member Pay During Shutdowns Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] (R-LA) Introduced Oct 27, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO]
S. 3058
Support Our Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sponsor Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO] (R-MO) Introduced Oct 27, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
S. 3059
Boosting Benefits and COLAs for Seniors Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT) Introduced Oct 27, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
9 cosponsors
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Newly Introduced (10)

Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
S. 277
A bill to release a Federal reversionary interest and convey mineral interests in Chester County, Tennessee, and for other purposes.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 207.
Sponsor Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] (R-TN) Introduced Jan 28, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Forests, forestry, trees, Land transfers, Tennessee
1 cosponsor
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Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]
S. 638
A bill to amend the Act of June 22, 1948.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 208.
Sponsor Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN] (D-MN) Introduced Feb 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Minnesota, Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats
1 cosponsor
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Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL]
S. 1350
A bill to modify the boundaries of the Talladega National Forest, and for other purposes.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 210.
Sponsor Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL] (R-AL) Introduced Apr 08, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Alabama, Forests, forestry, trees, Geography and mapping, Land transfers
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]
S. 1376
Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 211.
Sponsor Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] (R-NC) Introduced Apr 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Congressional oversight, Georgia, Government studies and investigations, North Carolina, Parks, recreation areas, trails, Tennessee
3 cosponsors
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Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT]
S. 1462
Fix Our Forests Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 212.
Sponsor Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT] (R-UT) Introduced Apr 10, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Advanced technology and technological innovations, Advisory bodies, Air quality, Community life and organization, Computers and information technology, Congressional oversight, Department of Agriculture, Department of the Interior, Ecology, Emergency planning and evacuation, Environmental assessment, monitoring, research, Environmental technology, Executive agency funding and structure, Fires, First responders and emergency personnel, Forests, forestry, trees, Geography and mapping, Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management, Government information and archives, Government studies and investigations, Hazardous wastes and toxic substances, Housing and community development funding, Intergovernmental relations, Judicial review and appeals, Land use and conservation, Licensing and registrations, Livestock, Public contracts and procurement, Public-private cooperation, Research and development, Scientific communication, Water use and supply, Watersheds, Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
3 cosponsors
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Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
S. 1680
Virginia Wilderness Additions Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 213.
Sponsor Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA) Introduced May 08, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
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Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
S. 1681
Shenandoah Mountain Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 214.
Sponsor Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA) Introduced May 08, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Congressional oversight, Fires, Forests, forestry, trees, Geography and mapping, Land use and conservation, Parks, recreation areas, trails, Pest management, Virginia, Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats
1 cosponsor
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Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]
S. 1876
Stratton Ridge Air Force Memorial Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 215.
Sponsor Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] (R-NC) Introduced May 22, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Forests, forestry, trees, Military history, Monuments and memorials, North Carolina, U.S. history
2 cosponsors
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Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS]
S. 2440
A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain National Forest System land located in Franklin County, Mississippi, and for other purposes.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 216.
Sponsor Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS] (R-MS) Introduced Jul 24, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Dams and canals, Forests, forestry, trees, Geography and mapping, Land transfers, Land use and conservation, Mississippi
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Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
S. 2548
Shawnee National Forest Conservation Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 217.
Sponsor Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL) Introduced Jul 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Forests, forestry, trees, Geography and mapping, Government information and archives, Illinois, Land use and conservation, Parks, recreation areas, trails, Pest management, Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats
1 cosponsor
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