What Happened in Congress on Wednesday?
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.
18 bills active
2 advancing
1 votes recorded
8 D-sponsored
10 R-sponsored
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Advancing — Reported Out of Committee (2)
![Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]](/proxy_image?name=Marsha+Blackburn&state=Tennessee&role=senate)
S.Res. 474
A resolution designating October 2025 as "National Country Music Month".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7830-7831; text: CR S7829-7830)
A resolution designating October 2025 as "National Country Music Month".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7830-7831; text: CR S7829-7830)
Sponsor
Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
(R-TN)
Introduced
Oct 29, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Commemorative events and holidays, Music
1 cosponsor
![Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND]](/proxy_image?name=John+Hoeven&state=North+Dakota&role=senate)
S.Res. 475
A resolution designating November 1, 2025, as "National Bison Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7830-7831; text: CR S7830)
A resolution designating November 1, 2025, as "National Bison Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7830-7831; text: CR S7830)
Sponsor
Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND]
(R-ND)
Introduced
Oct 29, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Commemorative events and holidays, Mammals, North America, Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
25 cosponsors
Roll-Call Votes Recorded (1)
![Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]](/proxy_image?name=John+Kennedy&state=Louisiana&role=senate)
S.J.Res. 69
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Record of Decision for the Barred Owl Management Strategy; Washington, Oregon, and California".
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 25 - 72. Record Vote Number: 597.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Record of Decision for the Barred Owl Management Strategy; Washington, Oregon, and California".
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 25 - 72. Record Vote Number: 597.
Sponsor
Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
(R-LA)
Introduced
Jul 24, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Birds, California, Department of the Interior, Oregon, Pest management, Washington State
5 cosponsors
Committee Activity (9)
![Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]](/proxy_image?name=Rick+Scott&state=Florida&role=senate)
S. 3069
Protecting Americans from Harmful CCP Products Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Protecting Americans from Harmful CCP Products Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
![Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD]](/proxy_image?name=Angela+D.+Alsobrooks&state=Maryland&role=senate)
S. 3070
Shutdown Student Loans for Feds Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Shutdown Student Loans for Feds Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
15 cosponsors
![Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM]](/proxy_image?name=Ben+Ray+Lujan&state=New+Mexico&role=senate)
S. 3071
Keep SNAP and WIC Funded Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Keep SNAP and WIC Funded Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
47 cosponsors
![Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]](/proxy_image?name=Catherine+Cortez+Masto&state=Nevada&role=senate)
S. 3072
No Coffee Tax Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
No Coffee Tax Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
4 cosponsors
![Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]](/proxy_image?name=Tim+Scott&state=South+Carolina&role=senate)
S. 3073
Pay Our Capitol Police Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Pay Our Capitol Police Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
10 cosponsors
![Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE]](/proxy_image?name=Lisa+Blunt+Rochester&state=Delaware&role=senate)
S. 3074
SNAP BACK Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
SNAP BACK Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
1 cosponsor
![Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]](/proxy_image?name=Lindsey+Graham&state=South+Carolina&role=senate)
S.J.Res. 94
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring Members of Congress to forfeit their compensation during Government shutdowns.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring Members of Congress to forfeit their compensation during Government shutdowns.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
![Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]](/proxy_image?name=Roger+F.+Wicker&state=Mississippi&role=senate)
S.Res. 472
A resolution supporting the designation of October 30 as the "International Day of Political Prisoners".
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S7829)
A resolution supporting the designation of October 30 as the "International Day of Political Prisoners".
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S7829)
2 cosponsors
![Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]](/proxy_image?name=Tim+Kaine&state=Virginia&role=senate)
S.Res. 473
A resolution commemorating the seventh anniversary of the murder of Jamal Khashoggi and calling for accountability.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S7829)
A resolution commemorating the seventh anniversary of the murder of Jamal Khashoggi and calling for accountability.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S7829)
20 cosponsors
Newly Introduced (6)
![Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD]](/proxy_image?name=Mike+Rounds&state=South+Dakota&role=senate)
S. 287
Marcella LeBeau Recognition Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 223.
Marcella LeBeau Recognition Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 223.
Sponsor
Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD]
(R-SD)
Introduced
Jan 28, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Congressional tributes, Government buildings, facilities, and property, South Dakota
1 cosponsor
![Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]](/proxy_image?name=Ted+Cruz&state=Texas&role=senate)
S. 582
Astronaut Ground Travel Support Act
Star Print ordered on report 119-82.
Astronaut Ground Travel Support Act
Star Print ordered on report 119-82.
Sponsor
Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
(R-TX)
Introduced
Feb 13, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Commuting, Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management, Space flight and exploration
1 cosponsor
![Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH]](/proxy_image?name=Jon+Husted&state=Ohio&role=senate)
S. 2082
Nuclear REFUEL Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 224.
Nuclear REFUEL Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 224.
Sponsor
Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH]
(R-OH)
Introduced
Jun 12, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Energy efficiency and conservation, Industrial facilities, Nuclear power
1 cosponsor
![Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]](/proxy_image?name=Sheldon+Whitehouse&state=Rhode+Island&role=senate)
S. 2235
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 226.
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 226.
Sponsor
Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
(D-RI)
Introduced
Jul 10, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Air quality, Climate change and greenhouse gases, Motor fuels, Motor vehicles
5 cosponsors
S. 2318
Streamlining American Manufacturing Strategy Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 222.
Streamlining American Manufacturing Strategy Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 222.
Sponsor
Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE]
(D-DE)
Introduced
Jul 17, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Advanced technology and technological innovations, Economic development, Manufacturing, Public-private cooperation, Retail and wholesale trades
1 cosponsor
![Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]](/proxy_image?name=Mark+Kelly&state=Arizona&role=senate)
S. 2319
A bill to designate the Federal building located at 300 West Congress Street in Tucson, Arizona, as the "Raul M. Grijalva Federal Building".
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 227.
A bill to designate the Federal building located at 300 West Congress Street in Tucson, Arizona, as the "Raul M. Grijalva Federal Building".
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 227.
Sponsor
Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]
(D-AZ)
Introduced
Jul 17, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Arizona, Congressional tributes, Government buildings, facilities, and property, Members of Congress
1 cosponsor
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