What Happened in Congress on Thursday?

Thursday, October 30, 2025 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.

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37 bills active 2 advancing 13 D-sponsored 24 R-sponsored

Advancing — Reported Out of Committee (2)

Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]
S.Res. 478
A resolution to authorize testimony, document production, and representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of United States v. Kaminski.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7855; text: CR S7852)
Sponsor Sen. Thune, John [R-SD] (R-SD) Introduced Oct 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Evidence and witnesses, Lawyers and legal services, Senate
1 cosponsor
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Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
S.Res. 479
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week during the period of October 23 through October 31, 2025.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7855; text: CR S7852)
Sponsor Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (R-TX) Introduced Oct 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Commemorative events and holidays, Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
5 cosponsors
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Committee Activity (20)

Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]
S. 3002
Pay Our Military Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations by unanimous consent.
Sponsor Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] (R-AK) Introduced Oct 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
20 cosponsors
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Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
S. 3075
Strengthening Rural Cooperatives and Communities Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sponsor Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] (D-NV) Introduced Oct 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
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Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA]
S. 3076
Nitazene Control Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA] (R-PA) Introduced Oct 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
6 cosponsors
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Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
S. 3077
Safer Supervision Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] (R-UT) Introduced Oct 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
5 cosponsors
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Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
S. 3078
Social Security Emergency Inflation Relief Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] (D-MA) Introduced Oct 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
11 cosponsors
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Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
S. 3079
Armed Forces Pay Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Sponsor Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (D-DE) Introduced Oct 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
27 cosponsors
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Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]
S. 3080
Nitazene Sanctions Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE] (R-NE) Introduced Oct 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors
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Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
S. 3081
Reciprocity Ensures Streamlined Use of Lifesaving Treatments Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] (R-TX) Introduced Oct 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
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Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN]
S. 3083
Providing Complete Information to Retirement Investors Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN] (R-IN) Introduced Oct 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
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Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]
S. 3084
ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sponsor Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] (R-KS) Introduced Oct 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
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Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]
S. 3085
Firearm Access During Shutdowns Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID] (R-ID) Introduced Oct 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
11 cosponsors
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Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
S. 3086
Restoring Integrity in Fiduciary Duty Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] (R-LA) Introduced Oct 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
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Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
S. 3087
Stop Pills That Kill Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] (R-IA) Introduced Oct 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors
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Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT]
S. 3088
Fusion Advanced Manufacturing Parity Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT] (R-UT) Introduced Oct 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
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Sen. Moreno, Bernie [R-OH]
S. 3089
STOP Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Moreno, Bernie [R-OH] (R-OH) Introduced Oct 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
S. 3090
No Nuclear Testing Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsor Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA) Introduced Oct 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
8 cosponsors
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Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
S. 3091
DISPOSAL Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7851)
Sponsor Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] (R-IA) Introduced Oct 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]
S.Res. 476
A resolution supporting the designation of October 2025 as "Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month" to raise awareness of substance use and misuse in the United States.
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S7851)
Sponsor Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE] (R-NE) Introduced Oct 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
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Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK]
S.Res. 477
A resolution designating the first full week in May as "Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week".
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S7851-7852)
Sponsor Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK] (R-OK) Introduced Oct 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
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Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
S.Res. 480
A resolution expressing support for the recognition of October 2025 as "World Menopause Awareness Month," and expressing the sense of the Senate regarding global awareness and access to care during the menopausal transition and post-menopause.
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S7852-7853)
Sponsor Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ) Introduced Oct 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Newly Introduced (15)

Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
S. 1854
Haiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 233.
Sponsor Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] (D-NH) Introduced May 21, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
6 cosponsors
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Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
S. 2018
A bill to modify certain limitations and exclusions regarding defense articles and requirements regarding security assistance and sales with respect to the Republic of Cyprus.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 234.
Sponsor Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ) Introduced Jun 10, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Cyprus, Europe, Military assistance, sales, and agreements
1 cosponsor
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Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]
S. 2130
AUKUS Improvement Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 235.
Sponsor Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE] (R-NE) Introduced Jun 18, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
11 cosponsors
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA]
S. 2146
China Exchange Rate Transparency Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 236.
Sponsor Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA] (R-PA) Introduced Jun 24, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
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Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
S. 2224
Taiwan International Solidarity Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 237.
Sponsor Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD) Introduced Jul 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Asia, China, Congressional oversight, Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad, International organizations and cooperation, Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status, Taiwan, United Nations
1 cosponsor
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Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]
S. 2424
THINK TWICE Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 238.
Sponsor Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE] (R-NE) Introduced Jul 23, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Arms control and nonproliferation, Asia, China, Congressional oversight, Military assistance, sales, and agreements, Trade restrictions
2 cosponsors
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Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
S. 2550
Critical Minerals Partnership Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 239.
Sponsor Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] (D-NH) Introduced Jul 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Asia, China, Congressional oversight, Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad, Environmental assessment, monitoring, research, Europe, Human rights, Industrial facilities, Industrial policy and productivity, International organizations and cooperation, Labor standards, Manufacturing, Metals, Mining, Public-private cooperation, Russia, Solid waste and recycling, Strategic materials and reserves, Trade agreements and negotiations, U.S. and foreign investments
1 cosponsor
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Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA]
S. 2626
Strengthening United States Leadership at the IDB Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 240.
Sponsor Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA] (R-PA) Introduced Jul 31, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Asia, Caribbean area, China, Congressional oversight, Foreign loans and debt, Latin America, Multilateral development programs, Sanctions, Taiwan, Trade restrictions, U.S. and foreign investments
1 cosponsor
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Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
S. 2657
STOP China and Russia Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 241.
Sponsor Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] (D-NH) Introduced Aug 01, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Asia, China, Civil actions and liability, Congressional oversight, Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad, Europe, Immigration status and procedures, Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents, Russia, Sanctions, Technology transfer and commercialization, Trade restrictions, Visas and passports
1 cosponsor
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Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
S. 2684
United States - Taiwan Partnership in the Americas Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 242.
Sponsor Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR) Introduced Sep 02, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Asia, Caribbean area, China, Congressional oversight, Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad, Economic development, Elections, voting, political campaign regulation, Human rights, International organizations and cooperation, Latin America, Rule of law and government transparency, Taiwan
5 cosponsors
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Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
S. 2918
REPO Implementation Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 243.
Sponsor Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI) Introduced Sep 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
13 cosponsors
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Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]
S. 2960
Deter PRC Aggression Against Taiwan Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 245.
Sponsor Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID] (R-ID) Introduced Oct 01, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
13 cosponsors
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Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
S. 2978
Designating the Russian Federation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 246.
Sponsor Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] (R-SC) Introduced Oct 07, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors
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Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
S.Res. 226
A resolution condemning the Government of the People's Republic of China for engaging in transnational repression.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 247.
Sponsor Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR) Introduced May 14, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Asia, China, Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation, Detention of persons, Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad, Human rights, Refugees, asylum, displaced persons, Rule of law and government transparency
2 cosponsors
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Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]
S.Res. 409
A resolution recognizing the 74th anniversary of the signing of the Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and the Philippines and the strong bilateral security alliance between our two nations in the wake of escalating aggression and political lawfare by the People's Republic of China in the South China Sea.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 248.
Sponsor Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE] (R-NE) Introduced Sep 18, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Alliances, Asia, Australia, China, Commemorative events and holidays, International law and treaties, Japan, Marine and inland water transportation, Philippines, South Korea, Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
15 cosponsors
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