What Happened in Congress on Thursday?
Thursday, December 04, 2025 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.
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25 R-sponsored
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Advancing — Reported Out of Committee (1)
![Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]](/proxy_image?name=Chris+Van+Hollen&state=Maryland&role=senate)
S.Res. 531
A resolution celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act on November 29, 2025, and recognizing its transformative impact on the education of children with disabilities.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8517; text: CR S8515-8516)
A resolution celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act on November 29, 2025, and recognizing its transformative impact on the education of children with disabilities.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8517; text: CR S8515-8516)
Sponsor
Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
(D-MD)
Introduced
Dec 04, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Commemorative events and holidays, Congressional tributes, Special education
31 cosponsors
Roll-Call Votes Recorded (1)
![Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]](/proxy_image?name=John+Thune&state=South+Dakota&role=senate)
S.Res. 520
An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
Cloture, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 43 - 37. Record Vote Number: 633. (CR S8501)
An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
Cloture, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 43 - 37. Record Vote Number: 633. (CR S8501)
Committee Activity (50)
![Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8]](/proxy_image?name=Pete+Stauber&state=Minnesota&role=house)
H.R. 6422
American Water Stewardship Act
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
American Water Stewardship Act
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Sponsor
Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8]
(R-MN)
Introduced
Dec 04, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research, Geography and mapping, Lakes and rivers, Marine pollution, Water quality, Wetlands
3 cosponsors
![Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7]](/proxy_image?name=Thomas+H.+Kean++Jr.&state=New+Jersey&role=house)
H.R. 6423
HELP Copays 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.
HELP Copays 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.
28 cosponsors
![Rep. Amo, Gabe [D-RI-1]](/proxy_image?name=Gabe+Amo&state=Rhode+Island&role=house)
H.R. 6425
National Strategy for Combating Scams Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Financial Services, 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.
National Strategy for Combating Scams Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Financial Services, 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.
10 cosponsors
![Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6]](/proxy_image?name=Ami+Bera&state=California&role=house)
H.R. 6428
To require the Secretary of State to submit a report on participation in educational and cultural exchange programs.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
To require the Secretary of State to submit a report on participation in educational and cultural exchange programs.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
6 cosponsors
![Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11]](/proxy_image?name=Shontel+M.+Brown&state=Ohio&role=house)
H.R. 6429
Expanding Cybersecurity Workforce Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Expanding Cybersecurity Workforce Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
30 cosponsors
![Rep. Grijalva, Adelita S. [D-AZ-7]](/proxy_image?name=Adelita+S.+Grijalva&state=Arizona&role=house)
H.R. 6440
Right to Read Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Right to Read Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
25 cosponsors
![Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13]](/proxy_image?name=Ronny+Jackson&state=Texas&role=house)
H.R. 6444
Blast Overpressure Research and Mitigation Task Force Act
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Blast Overpressure Research and Mitigation Task Force Act
Subcommittee Hearings Held
12 cosponsors
![Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large]](/proxy_image?name=James+C.+Moylan&state=GU&role=house)
H.R. 6472
Territorial Student Access to Higher Education Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Territorial Student Access to Higher Education Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor
Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large]
(R-GU)
Introduced
Dec 04, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
American Samoa, Caribbean area, Guam, Higher education, Northern Mariana Islands, Student aid and college costs, U.S. territories and protectorates, Virgin Islands
5 cosponsors
![Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4]](/proxy_image?name=Burgess+Owens&state=Utah&role=house)
H.R. 6475
Preventing Child Trafficking Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Preventing Child Trafficking Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
7 cosponsors
![Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2]](/proxy_image?name=John+R.+Moolenaar&state=Michigan&role=house)
H.Res. 930
Commemorating the 78th birthday of Jimmy Lai on December 8, 2025, as "Jimmy Lai Day", for his role in advocating for free press, religious freedom, and democracy in Hong Kong, and calling on the People's Republic of China and Hong Kong authorities to release Jimmy Lai and all other Hong Kong prodemocracy advocates from prison.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Commemorating the 78th birthday of Jimmy Lai on December 8, 2025, as "Jimmy Lai Day", for his role in advocating for free press, religious freedom, and democracy in Hong Kong, and calling on the People's Republic of China and Hong Kong authorities to release Jimmy Lai and all other Hong Kong prodemocracy advocates from prison.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
29 cosponsors
![Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]](/proxy_image?name=Pete+Ricketts&state=Nebraska&role=senate)
S. 3342
HALOS Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
HALOS Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
1 cosponsor
![Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]](/proxy_image?name=Catherine+Cortez+Masto&state=Nevada&role=senate)
S. 3343
Unemployment Insurance (UI) Integrity and Deficit Reduction Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Unemployment Insurance (UI) Integrity and Deficit Reduction Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
1 cosponsor
![Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]](/proxy_image?name=Jeff+Merkley&state=Oregon&role=senate)
S. 3344
Prohibiting Unauthorized Military Action in Venezuela Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Prohibiting Unauthorized Military Action in Venezuela Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
9 cosponsors
![Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]](/proxy_image?name=Mike+Crapo&state=Idaho&role=senate)
S. 3345
PBM Price Transparency and Accountability Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
PBM Price Transparency and Accountability Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
26 cosponsors
![Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]](/proxy_image?name=Cory+A.+Booker&state=New+Jersey&role=senate)
S. 3346
Freedom to Heal Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Freedom to Heal Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
2 cosponsors
![Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]](/proxy_image?name=Mark+Kelly&state=Arizona&role=senate)
S. 3347
Flight Delay and Cancellation Compensation Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Flight Delay and Cancellation Compensation Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
16 cosponsors
![Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]](/proxy_image?name=Richard+J.+Durbin&state=Illinois&role=senate)
S. 3348
Dream Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S8509-8512)
Dream Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S8509-8512)
1 cosponsor
![Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]](/proxy_image?name=Roger+Marshall&state=Kansas&role=senate)
S. 3349
PBM Disclosure Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
PBM Disclosure Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
1 cosponsor
![Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]](/proxy_image?name=John+Barrasso&state=Wyoming&role=senate)
S. 3350
ACO Assignment Improvement Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S8512)
ACO Assignment Improvement Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S8512)
1 cosponsor
![Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD]](/proxy_image?name=Mike+Rounds&state=South+Dakota&role=senate)
S. 3351
Developing and Empowering our Aspiring Leaders Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Developing and Empowering our Aspiring Leaders Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
1 cosponsor
S. 3352
Retirement Rollover Flexibility Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S8512-8513)
Retirement Rollover Flexibility Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S8512-8513)
1 cosponsor
![Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]](/proxy_image?name=Susan+M.+Collins&state=Maine&role=senate)
S. 3353
Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8513)
Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8513)
2 cosponsors
![Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT]](/proxy_image?name=John+R.+Curtis&state=Utah&role=senate)
S. 3354
QUIET Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
QUIET Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
1 cosponsor
![Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]](/proxy_image?name=Kirsten+E.+Gillibrand&state=New+York&role=senate)
S. 3355
National Strategy for Combating Scams Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
National Strategy for Combating Scams Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
4 cosponsors
![Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]](/proxy_image?name=Edward+J.+Markey&state=Massachusetts&role=senate)
S. 3356
HALT Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
HALT Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
1 cosponsor
![Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]](/proxy_image?name=Peter+Welch&state=Vermont&role=senate)
S. 3357
Social Security Survivor Benefits Equity Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Social Security Survivor Benefits Equity Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
6 cosponsors
![Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]](/proxy_image?name=Martin+Heinrich&state=New+Mexico&role=senate)
S. 3358
Native American Seeds Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Native American Seeds Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
5 cosponsors
![Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]](/proxy_image?name=Margaret+Wood+Hassan&state=New+Hampshire&role=senate)
S. 3359
Fast Track To and Through College Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Fast Track To and Through College Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
1 cosponsor
![Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]](/proxy_image?name=Richard+Blumenthal&state=Connecticut&role=senate)
S. 3361
No Palaces Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
No Palaces Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
![Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]](/proxy_image?name=Rand+Paul&state=Kentucky&role=senate)
S. 3362
Health Marketplace and Savings Accounts for All Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Health Marketplace and Savings Accounts for All Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
![Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL]](/proxy_image?name=Ashley+Moody&state=Florida&role=senate)
S. 3363
TRACK Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
TRACK Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
1 cosponsor
![Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]](/proxy_image?name=Ron+Wyden&state=Oregon&role=senate)
S. 3364
Fast Track Healthcare Apprenticeships Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Fast Track Healthcare Apprenticeships Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
![Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]](/proxy_image?name=Jack+Reed&state=Rhode+Island&role=senate)
S. 3365
Right to Read Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8513-8514)
Right to Read Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8513-8514)
7 cosponsors
![Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]](/proxy_image?name=John+Cornyn&state=Texas&role=senate)
S. 3366
Back the Blue Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Back the Blue Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
38 cosponsors
S. 3367
Junk Fee Prevention Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Junk Fee Prevention Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
1 cosponsor
![Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE]](/proxy_image?name=Lisa+Blunt+Rochester&state=Delaware&role=senate)
S. 3368
Restoring Patient Protections and Affordability Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Restoring Patient Protections and Affordability Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
8 cosponsors
![Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]](/proxy_image?name=Michael+F.+Bennet&state=Colorado&role=senate)
S. 3369
Medicare-X Choice Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Medicare-X Choice Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
10 cosponsors
S. 3370
DO NOT Call Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
DO NOT Call Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
3 cosponsors
S. 3371
National Museum of the Blind People’s Movement Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
National Museum of the Blind People’s Movement Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
1 cosponsor
![Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]](/proxy_image?name=Alex+Padilla&state=California&role=senate)
S. 3372
Protect Innocent Victims of Taxation After Fire Extension Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8514)
Protect Innocent Victims of Taxation After Fire Extension Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8514)
3 cosponsors
![Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]](/proxy_image?name=Tammy+Duckworth&state=Illinois&role=senate)
S. 3373
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 14855 South Van Dyke Road in Plainfield, Illinois, as the "Staff Sergeant Jose Duenez Jr. Post Office Building".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 14855 South Van Dyke Road in Plainfield, Illinois, as the "Staff Sergeant Jose Duenez Jr. Post Office Building".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
1 cosponsor
S. 3374
SAFE Chips Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
SAFE Chips Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
9 cosponsors
![Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]](/proxy_image?name=Brian+Schatz&state=Hawaii&role=senate)
S. 3375
Native Arts and Culture Promotion Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Native Arts and Culture Promotion Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
2 cosponsors
![Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]](/proxy_image?name=Marsha+Blackburn&state=Tennessee&role=senate)
S. 3376
Cargo Security Innovation Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Cargo Security Innovation Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
2 cosponsors
S. 3377
A bill to delay the implementation of a rule relating to the importation of sheep and goats and products derived from sheep and goats, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S8514)
A bill to delay the implementation of a rule relating to the importation of sheep and goats and products derived from sheep and goats, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S8514)
2 cosponsors
S. 3378
HUSTLE Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
HUSTLE Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
3 cosponsors
![Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]](/proxy_image?name=Christopher+A.+Coons&state=Delaware&role=senate)
S. 3379
EARLY Benefits for Workers Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
EARLY Benefits for Workers Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
2 cosponsors
S. 3380
ACA Marketplace Integrity Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
ACA Marketplace Integrity Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
1 cosponsor
S.Res. 529
A resolution condemning anti-Palestinian hatred on the anniversary of the attack in Burlington, Vermont, on November 25, 2023.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S8515)
A resolution condemning anti-Palestinian hatred on the anniversary of the attack in Burlington, Vermont, on November 25, 2023.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S8515)
1 cosponsor
S.Res. 530
A resolution condemning the pardon of ex-Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S8515)
A resolution condemning the pardon of ex-Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S8515)
11 cosponsors
Newly Introduced (2)
![Rep. Carey, Mike [R-OH-15]](/proxy_image?name=Mike+Carey&state=Ohio&role=house)
H.R. 6431
New Opportunities for Business Ownership and Self-Sufficiency Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 435.
New Opportunities for Business Ownership and Self-Sufficiency Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 435.
6 cosponsors
![Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]](/proxy_image?name=Lisa+Murkowski&state=Alaska&role=senate)
S.J.Res. 91
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision".
Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision".
Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
1 cosponsor
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