What Happened in Congress on Wednesday?

Wednesday, December 03, 2025 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.

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46 bills active 4 advancing 1 votes recorded 25 D-sponsored 21 R-sponsored

Advancing — Reported Out of Committee (4)

Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH]
S.Res. 516
A resolution ensuring that the adoption and foster care system in the United States is child-centered and compassionate and that young people aging out of foster care are provided with adequate support and resources to transition successfully to independent adulthood.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8487)
Sponsor Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH] (R-OH) Introduced Nov 20, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Adoption and foster care, Child safety and welfare, Congressional tributes
1 cosponsor
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Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]
S.Res. 518
A resolution designating October 2025 as "National Principals Month".
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8487)
Sponsor Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN] (D-MN) Introduced Nov 20, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
5 cosponsors
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Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
S.Res. 527
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a National Move Over Law Day.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8487; text: CR S8486)
Sponsor Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT) Introduced Dec 03, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
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Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]
S.Res. 528
A resolution supporting after-school programs and Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of after-school programs held on October 23, 2025.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8487; text: CR S8486-8487)
Sponsor Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN] (D-MN) Introduced Dec 03, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile

Roll-Call Votes Recorded (1)

Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
S.J.Res. 98
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
Point of order that the measure is not entitled to expedited procedures under 50 U.S.C. 1546(a) against the measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 50. Record Vote Number: 9.
Sponsor Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA) Introduced Dec 03, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Congressional oversight, Congressional-executive branch relations, Latin America, Military operations and strategy, Venezuela, War and emergency powers
30 cosponsors
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Committee Activity (39)

Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6]
H.R. 6373
Air Permitting Improvements to Protect National Security Act of 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 23.
Sponsor Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6] (R-AL) Introduced Dec 03, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
11 cosponsors
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Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]
H.R. 6375
To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide grants to local educational agencies to encourage girls and underrepresented minorities to pursue studies and careers in STEM fields.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3] (D-OH) Introduced Dec 03, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
15 cosponsors
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Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6]
H.R. 6380
Chiricahua National Park Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Sponsor Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6] (R-AZ) Introduced Dec 03, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Arizona, Federal-Indian relations, Monuments and memorials, Parks, recreation areas, trails
1 cosponsor
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Rep. Cisneros, Gilbert Ray [D-CA-31]
H.R. 6383
To direct the Secretary of Defense to develop a strategic plan to address mental health of members of the Armed Forces.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsor Rep. Cisneros, Gilbert Ray [D-CA-31] (D-CA) Introduced Dec 03, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
5 cosponsors
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Rep. Evans, Gabe [R-CO-8]
H.R. 6387
FIRE Act
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 23.
Sponsor Rep. Evans, Gabe [R-CO-8] (R-CO) Introduced Dec 03, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Air quality, Environmental assessment, monitoring, research, Fires, Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats
3 cosponsors
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Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10]
H.R. 6389
To amend Public Law 119-21 (commonly known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act") to repeal or amend certain provisions that undermine protections and heighten dangers for unaccompanied children, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10] (D-NY) Introduced Dec 03, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
43 cosponsors
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Rep. Grijalva, Adelita S. [D-AZ-7]
H.R. 6391
To repeal section 3003 of Public Law 113-291, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsor Rep. Grijalva, Adelita S. [D-AZ-7] (D-AZ) Introduced Dec 03, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
31 cosponsors
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Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]
H.R. 6397
Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] (D-WA) Introduced Dec 03, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
132 cosponsors
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Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13]
H.R. 6398
RED Tape Act
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 22.
Sponsor Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13] (R-PA) Introduced Dec 03, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Air quality, Building construction, Climate change and greenhouse gases, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Environmental assessment, monitoring, research, Environmental regulatory procedures
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
H.R. 6403
Homeless Children and Youth Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] (R-NY) Introduced Dec 03, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
5 cosponsors
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]
H.R. 6409
To amend the Clean Air Act to clarify standards for emissions emanating from outside of the United States, and for other purposes.
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 22.
Sponsor Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] (R-TX) Introduced Dec 03, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Air quality, Climate change and greenhouse gases, Sanctions, State and local government operations, Trade restrictions, User charges and fees
2 cosponsors
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Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
H.Res. 925
Condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority in Iran and the continued violation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsor Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] (D-IL) Introduced Dec 03, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
29 cosponsors
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH]
S. 3316
WATER Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH] (R-OH) Introduced Dec 03, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH]
S. 3317
Water Resources Technical Assistance Review Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH] (R-OH) Introduced Dec 03, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
S. 3318
American Citizens First Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR] (R-AR) Introduced Dec 03, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE]
S. 3319
Workforce of the Future Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE] (D-DE) Introduced Dec 03, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
S. 3320
Keep China Out of Solar Energy Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL) Introduced Dec 03, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
S. 3321
FAIR Leave Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] (R-IA) Introduced Dec 03, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO]
S. 3323
Family Vaccine Protection Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO] (D-CO) Introduced Dec 03, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
8 cosponsors
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
S. 3324
FERC Greenhouse Gas and Environmental Justice Policy Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL) Introduced Dec 03, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]
S. 3325
Expanding Access to Affordable Drugs and Medical Devices Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] (D-NV) Introduced Dec 03, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]
S. 3326
Temporary Immigration Judge Integrity Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA) Introduced Dec 03, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
16 cosponsors
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
S. 3327
D.C. Shield Law Repeal Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] (R-UT) Introduced Dec 03, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
S. 3328
Digital Skills for Today’s Workforce Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA) Introduced Dec 03, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
S. 3329
United States Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] (D-MA) Introduced Dec 03, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM]
S. 3330
Strengthening Sanctions on Fentanyl Traffickers Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] (D-NM) Introduced Dec 03, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
S. 3331
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 50 East 100 North in Moab, Utah, as the "2nd Lieutenant Mitch Williams Post Office".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] (R-UT) Introduced Dec 03, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
S. 3332
More Homes on the Market Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (R-TX) Introduced Dec 03, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
5 cosponsors
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]
S. 3333
Emergency Savings Enhancement Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN] (R-IN) Introduced Dec 03, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
S. 3334
LAB Personnel Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] (D-NH) Introduced Dec 03, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND]
S. 3335
National Coal Council Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND] (R-ND) Introduced Dec 03, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
7 cosponsors
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]
S. 3336
Reliable Artificial Intelligence Research Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH] (D-NH) Introduced Dec 03, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
S. 3337
Strategic Plan for Aging Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] (D-NY) Introduced Dec 03, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT]
S. 3338
A bill to direct the United States Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP Code for Highland City, Utah.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT] (R-UT) Introduced Dec 03, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN]
S. 3339
AI Workforce PREPARE Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN] (R-IN) Introduced Dec 03, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD]
S. 3340
21st Century STEM for Girls and Underrepresented Minorities Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD] (D-MD) Introduced Dec 03, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO]
S. 3341
Investing in All of America Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Sponsor Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO] (D-CO) Introduced Dec 03, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
6 cosponsors
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL]
S.Res. 524
A resolution recognizing the 90th anniversary of the Alabama Highway Patrol and commemorating its history of excellence.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S8485)
Sponsor Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL] (R-AL) Introduced Dec 03, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
S.Res. 525
A resolution condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S8485-8486)
Sponsor Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (D-OR) Introduced Dec 03, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
25 cosponsors
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile

Newly Introduced (2)

Rep. Harris, Mark [R-NC-8]
H.R. 6392
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to recognize students who have completed secondary school education in a home school setting as high school graduates, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate.
Sponsor Rep. Harris, Mark [R-NC-8] (R-NC) Introduced Dec 03, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Elementary and secondary education
9 cosponsors
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
S. 3322
Upholding Protections for Unaccompanied Children Act of 2025
Star Print ordered on the bill.
Sponsor Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] (D-NV) Introduced Dec 03, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Border security and unlawful immigration, Detention of persons, Immigrant health and welfare, Immigration status and procedures, Legal fees and court costs, Refugees, asylum, displaced persons, User charges and fees
21 cosponsors
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile

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