What Happened in Congress on Tuesday?

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.

15 bills active 2 advancing 6 D-sponsored 9 R-sponsored

Advancing — Reported Out of Committee (2)

Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]
S.Res. 454
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2025, to October 31, 2025, as "Bat Week".
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7787)
Sponsor Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] (D-VT) Introduced Oct 16, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Animal protection and human-animal relationships, Commemorative events and holidays, Mammals, Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
2 cosponsors
Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
S.Res. 471
A resolution calling on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize the significant educational implications of dyslexia that must be addressed, and designating October 2025 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7787-7788; text: CR S7787)
Sponsor Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] (R-LA) Introduced Oct 28, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Commemorative events and holidays, Disability assistance, Educational guidance
5 cosponsors

Committee Activity (12)

Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
S. 3060
Paychecks for Patriots Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Sponsor Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] (R-LA) Introduced Oct 28, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
S. 3061
HUD Transparency Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (R-TX) Introduced Oct 28, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors
Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO]
S. 3062
GUARD Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO] (R-MO) Introduced Oct 28, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
16 cosponsors
Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
S. 3063
LIFE with AI Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] (R-LA) Introduced Oct 28, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
S. 3064
Relief of Chronic Pain Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] (R-MT) Introduced Oct 28, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS]
S. 3065
LABEL Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sponsor Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS] (R-MS) Introduced Oct 28, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
S. 3066
Pay the People Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Sponsor Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] (R-LA) Introduced Oct 28, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
S. 3067
Innovation Fund Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] (D-MA) Introduced Oct 28, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]
S. 3068
FARM Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] (D-VT) Introduced Oct 28, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors
Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
S.J.Res. 92
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "Rescinding Regulations Regarding Management Systems Pertaining to the Fish and Wildlife Service and the Refuge Roads Program"".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI) Introduced Oct 28, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
S.J.Res. 93
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement relating to "Restoration of Names That Honor American Greatness; Gulf of America".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI) Introduced Oct 28, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]
S.Res. 470
A resolution condemning any financial compensation from the Department of Justice to President Donald Trump tied to previous Federal investigations into his unlawful actions.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S7786-7787)
Sponsor Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] (D-NV) Introduced Oct 28, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor

Newly Introduced (1)

Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
S. 673
Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 220.
Sponsor Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL) Introduced Feb 20, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Floods and storm protection, Florida, Geography and mapping, Indian lands and resources rights
1 cosponsor

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