What Happened in Congress on Wednesday?

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.

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47 bills active 3 advancing 1 votes recorded 20 D-sponsored 26 R-sponsored 1 I-sponsored

Advancing — Reported Out of Committee (3)

Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]
S.Res. 507
A resolution designating November 20, 2025, as "National Rural Health Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8248; text: CR S8243-8244)
Sponsor Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY] (R-WY) Introduced Nov 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Commemorative events and holidays, Health care coverage and access, Health personnel, Rural conditions and development
29 cosponsors — including Michael F. Bennet, Marsha Blackburn, Tina Smith and 26 more
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Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]
S.Res. 508
A resolution designating November 8, 2025, as "National Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Day" and celebrating the importance of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in education and the workforce in the United States.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8244; text: CR S8244)
Sponsor Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] (D-NV) Introduced Nov 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Commemorative events and holidays, Science and engineering education
1 cosponsor — including Shelley Moore Capito
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Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
S.Res. 509
A resolution designating October 16, 2025, and October 16, 2026, as "World Food Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8248; text: CR S8244-8245)
Sponsor Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (D-DE) Introduced Nov 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Commemorative events and holidays, Cultural exchanges and relations
3 cosponsors — including John Boozman, Amy Klobuchar, Jerry Moran
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Roll-Call Votes Recorded (1)

Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]
S.J.Res. 76
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Extension of Deadlines in Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review Final Rule".
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 51. Record Vote Number: 622.
Sponsor Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA) Introduced Sep 04, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Climate change and greenhouse gases, Congressional oversight, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Oil and gas
1 cosponsor — including Sheldon Whitehouse
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Committee Activity (43)

Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6]
H.R. 6126
United States Foreign Service Commemorative Coin Act
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Sponsor Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6] (D-CA) Introduced Nov 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
19 cosponsors — including Maria Elvira Salazar, Ted Lieu, James C. Moylan and 16 more
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Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]
H.R. 6128
VISIT USA Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12] (R-FL) Introduced Nov 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
7 cosponsors — including Kathy Castor, Dina Titus, Darren Soto and 4 more
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Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16]
H.R. 6130
ASAP Act
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsor Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16] (R-FL) Introduced Nov 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
42 cosponsors — including Paul Tonko, Timothy M. Kennedy, Jennifer A. Kiggans and 39 more
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Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
H.R. 6137
Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] (R-PA) Introduced Nov 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
22 cosponsors — including Joseph D. Morelle, Paul Tonko, Yassamin Ansari and 19 more
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Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2]
H.R. 6143
PRECISE Act
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Sponsor Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2] (R-IA) Introduced Nov 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
6 cosponsors — including Jimmy Panetta, Brad Finstad, Adam Gray and 3 more
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Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]
H.R. 6150
Protect American Fisheries Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsor Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1] (R-SC) Introduced Nov 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
9 cosponsors — including Byron Donalds, Troy A. Carter, Barry Moore and 6 more
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Rep. McBride, Sarah [D-DE-At Large]
H.R. 6151
Global Respect Act
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsor Rep. McBride, Sarah [D-DE-At Large] (D-DE) Introduced Nov 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
141 cosponsors — including Brian K. Fitzpatrick, Sara Jacobs, Pete Aguilar and 138 more
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Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1]
H.R. 6162
Albuquerque Indian School Act of 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Sponsor Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1] (D-NM) Introduced Nov 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Teresa Leger Fernandez
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Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
S. 148
RED TAPE Act
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
Sponsor Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] (R-IA) Introduced Jan 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Civil actions and liability, Government information and archives, Judicial review and appeals, Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
1 cosponsor — including James Lankford
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Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
S. 495
Prove It Act of 2025
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
Sponsor Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] (R-IA) Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Administrative remedies, Government information and archives, Small Business Administration, Small business
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Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
S. 3197
Flight Risk Reduction Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] (R-UT) Introduced Nov 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
11 cosponsors — including Lindsey Graham, John Cornyn, Ted Cruz and 8 more
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Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
S. 3198
Space RACE Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (R-TX) Introduced Nov 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors — including John W. Hickenlooper, Roger F. Wicker, Ben Ray Luján and 1 more
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Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
S. 3200
License Monopoly Prevention Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL) Introduced Nov 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Elizabeth Warren
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Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT]
S. 3201
Good Government Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT] (R-MT) Introduced Nov 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]
S. 3202
Advanced Artificial Intelligence Security Readiness Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.
Sponsor Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN] (R-IN) Introduced Nov 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Mark Kelly
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Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI]
S. 3203
Enhancing Arctic Readiness Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsor Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI] (D-MI) Introduced Nov 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Dan Sullivan
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Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]
S. 3204
Preventive Health Savings Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget.
Sponsor Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME] (I-ME) Introduced Nov 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Mike Crapo, Chris Van Hollen, Kevin Cramer
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Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT]
S. 3205
Improving Veterans Access to Congressional Services Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT] (R-MT) Introduced Nov 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
S. 3206
Transgender Health Care Access Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA) Introduced Nov 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
6 cosponsors — including Richard Blumenthal, Jeff Merkley, Adam B. Schiff and 3 more
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Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
S. 3207
End Rent Fixing Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (D-OR) Introduced Nov 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
11 cosponsors — including Peter Welch, Amy Klobuchar, Cory A. Booker and 8 more
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Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT]
S. 3208
Six Assurances to Taiwan Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsor Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT] (R-UT) Introduced Nov 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Jeff Merkley
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Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]
S. 3209
NOPAIN for Veterans Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV] (R-WV) Introduced Nov 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
21 cosponsors — including Jeanne Shaheen, Kevin Cramer, Angus S., Jr. King and 18 more
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Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
S. 3210
EXPERTS Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] (D-MA) Introduced Nov 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
12 cosponsors — including Peter Welch, Chris Van Hollen, Adam B. Schiff and 9 more
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Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]
S. 3211
Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH] (D-NH) Introduced Nov 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
9 cosponsors — including Susan M. Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Kirsten E. Gillibrand and 6 more
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Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
S. 3212
AIM Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD) Introduced Nov 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
S. 3213
Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL) Introduced Nov 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Cindy Hyde-Smith
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Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]
S. 3214
Background Check Expansion Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] (D-CT) Introduced Nov 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
46 cosponsors — including Angela D. Alsobrooks, Tammy Baldwin, Michael F. Bennet and 43 more
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Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN]
S. 3215
Putting American Workers First Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN] (R-IN) Introduced Nov 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors — including Bill Cassidy, Tommy Tuberville, Ted Budd and 1 more
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Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
S. 3216
Greenlighting Growth Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] (R-LA) Introduced Nov 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
S. 3217
Skills Investment Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN) Introduced Nov 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including David McCormick
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Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
S. 3218
Gold Reserve Transparency Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] (R-UT) Introduced Nov 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Rand Paul
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Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]
S. 3219
Albuquerque Indian School Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM] (D-NM) Introduced Nov 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Ben Ray Luján
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Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]
S. 3220
VISIT USA Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] (R-AK) Introduced Nov 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
5 cosponsors — including Amy Klobuchar, Shelley Moore Capito, Jacky Rosen and 2 more
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Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ]
S. 3221
Expanding Health Care Options for First Responders Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ] (D-AZ) Introduced Nov 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
S. 3222
Stop Shut-Offs During Shutdowns Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA) Introduced Nov 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors — including Kirsten E. Gillibrand, Richard Blumenthal, Ron Wyden and 1 more
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Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH]
S. 3223
Hospital Adoption Education Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH] (R-OH) Introduced Nov 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Markwayne Mullin
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Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
S. 3224
SPEED Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] (R-LA) Introduced Nov 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
S. 3225
Fishing Industry Safety, Health, and Wellness Improvement Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA) Introduced Nov 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
7 cosponsors — including Dan Sullivan, Susan M. Collins, Angus S., Jr. King and 4 more
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Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
S. 3226
Bring Our Heroes Home Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID] (R-ID) Introduced Nov 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
11 cosponsors — including Jeanne Shaheen, James E. Risch, Alex Padilla and 8 more
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Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]
S.J.Res. 96
A joint resolution requesting the Secretary of the Interior to authorize unique and one-time arrangements for displays on the National Mall and the Washington Monument during the period beginning on December 31, 2025, and ending on January 5, 2026.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV] (R-WV) Introduced Nov 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Alex Padilla, Lisa Murkowski, Jeanne Shaheen
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Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
S.Res. 504
A resolution expressing support for the designation of November 20, 2025, through December 20, 2025, as "National Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month".
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S8242-8243)
Sponsor Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA) Introduced Nov 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Elizabeth Warren, Chris Van Hollen
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Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
S.Res. 505
A resolution recognizing the success of the Memphis Safe Task Force.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S8243)
Sponsor Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] (R-TN) Introduced Nov 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Bill Hagerty
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Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
S.Res. 506
A resolution honoring Wadee Alfayoumi, a 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy, murdered as a victim of a hate crime for his Palestinian-Muslim identity, in the State of Illinois.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S8243)
Sponsor Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL) Introduced Nov 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Tammy Duckworth
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