What Happened in Congress on Tuesday?
Tuesday, December 09, 2025 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.
53 bills active
4 advancing
24 D-sponsored
29 R-sponsored
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Advancing — Reported Out of Committee (4)
S.Res. 483
A resolution honoring the extraordinary life, leadership, and legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8580-8581; text: CR 11/5/2025 S7927-7928)
A resolution honoring the extraordinary life, leadership, and legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8580-8581; text: CR 11/5/2025 S7927-7928)
Sponsor
Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]
(D-VT)
Introduced
Nov 05, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Biological and life sciences, Congressional tributes, Mammals
17 cosponsors
S.Res. 537
A resolution honoring the service and sacrifice of United States Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and United States Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe, who were tragically shot in Washington, D.C., in a targeted assault against United States service members on November 26, 2025.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8580; text: CR S8579)
A resolution honoring the service and sacrifice of United States Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and United States Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe, who were tragically shot in Washington, D.C., in a targeted assault against United States service members on November 26, 2025.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8580; text: CR S8579)
Sponsor
Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]
(R-WV)
Introduced
Dec 09, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Congressional tributes, Crime victims, District of Columbia, First responders and emergency personnel, Military personnel and dependents, National Guard and reserves, Violent crime, West Virginia
1 cosponsor
S.Res. 538
A resolution designating November 2025 as "National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8580; text: CR S8579-8580)
A resolution designating November 2025 as "National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8580; text: CR S8579-8580)
1 cosponsor
S.Res. 539
A resolution recognizing the 80th anniversary of the commencement of continuous operations of Stars and Stripes in the Pacific and the invaluable service of the Stars and Stripes as the "hometown newspaper" for members of the Armed Forces, civilian employees, and family members stationed around the world.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8580; text: CR S8580)
A resolution recognizing the 80th anniversary of the commencement of continuous operations of Stars and Stripes in the Pacific and the invaluable service of the Stars and Stripes as the "hometown newspaper" for members of the Armed Forces, civilian employees, and family members stationed around the world.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8580; text: CR S8580)
1 cosponsor
Committee Activity (42)
H.R. 6505
Next Generation 9–1–1 Act
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Next Generation 9–1–1 Act
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Sponsor
Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-9]
(R-NC)
Introduced
Dec 09, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Advisory bodies, Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies, Computer security and identity theft, Congressional oversight, Emergency communications systems, First responders and emergency personnel, Government information and archives, Internet, web applications, social media, Performance measurement, State and local government operations, Telecommunication rates and fees, Telephone and wireless communication
4 cosponsors
H.R. 6509
SAFE Drugs Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
SAFE Drugs Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
8 cosponsors
H.R. 6521
Immigration Court Due Process Protection Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Immigration Court Due Process Protection Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
37 cosponsors
H.R. 6527
Justice for the Living Victims of Lockerbie Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Justice for the Living Victims of Lockerbie Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
4 cosponsors
H.R. 6534
To repeal a restriction on assistance to Azerbaijan.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
To repeal a restriction on assistance to Azerbaijan.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
1 cosponsor
S. 332
Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Sponsor
Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]
(D-NV)
Introduced
Jan 30, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Congressional oversight, Elementary and secondary education, Government studies and investigations, Historical and cultural resources, Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers, Religion, Teaching, teachers, curricula, War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity, World history
5 cosponsors
S. 573
A bill to designate a mountain in the State of Alaska as Denali.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
A bill to designate a mountain in the State of Alaska as Denali.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
4 cosponsors
S. 730
African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Study Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Study Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Sponsor
Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
(D-NY)
Introduced
Feb 25, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Cemeteries and funerals, Congressional oversight, Government studies and investigations, Historic sites and heritage areas, Historical and cultural resources, Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers, New York City, New York State, Racial and ethnic relations, U.S. history, World history
1 cosponsor
S. 791
Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site Establishment Act of 2025
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site Establishment Act of 2025
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Sponsor
Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
(D-MD)
Introduced
Feb 27, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Educational facilities and institutions, Historic sites and heritage areas, Maryland, Parks, recreation areas, trails
2 cosponsors
S. 1088
World War II Women's Memorial Location Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
World War II Women's Memorial Location Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Sponsor
Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
(D-NH)
Introduced
Mar 24, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
District of Columbia, Monuments and memorials, U.S. history
3 cosponsors
S. 1131
Ocmulgee Mounds National Park and Preserve Establishment Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Ocmulgee Mounds National Park and Preserve Establishment Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
1 cosponsor
S. 1280
Down East Remembrance Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Down East Remembrance Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
1 cosponsor
S. 1777
Joshua Tree National Park Expansion Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Joshua Tree National Park Expansion Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
1 cosponsor
S. 1870
Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
1 cosponsor
S. 1926
Reducing Waste in National Parks Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Reducing Waste in National Parks Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
11 cosponsors
S. 2270
Myakka Wild and Scenic River Act of 2025
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Myakka Wild and Scenic River Act of 2025
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
S. 2308
PATRIOT Parks Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
PATRIOT Parks Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Sponsor
Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN]
(R-IN)
Introduced
Jul 16, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Parks, recreation areas, trails, Travel and tourism, User charges and fees
3 cosponsors
S. 2369
Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
S. 2385
Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Sponsor
Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN]
(R-IN)
Introduced
Jul 22, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Historical and cultural resources, Monuments and memorials, Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents, Racial and ethnic relations, Smithsonian Institution, U.S. history
1 cosponsor
S. 2708
Appalachian Trail Centennial Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Appalachian Trail Centennial Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Sponsor
Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
(D-VA)
Introduced
Sep 04, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Congressional oversight, Connecticut, Crimes against animals and natural resources, Department of the Interior, Economic performance and conditions, Georgia, Intergovernmental relations, Land use and conservation, Legal fees and court costs, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York State, North Carolina, Parks, recreation areas, trails, Pennsylvania, Public-private cooperation, Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia
1 cosponsor
S. 2970
A bill to authorize the use of off-highway vehicles in certain areas of the Capitol Reef National Park, Utah.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
A bill to authorize the use of off-highway vehicles in certain areas of the Capitol Reef National Park, Utah.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
1 cosponsor
S. 3389
Lowering Health Care Costs for Americans Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Lowering Health Care Costs for Americans Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 3390
Tracking and Restricting Adversarial Circumvention of Embargoes Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.
Tracking and Restricting Adversarial Circumvention of Embargoes Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.
1 cosponsor
S. 3391
Accountability for Better Care Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Accountability for Better Care Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 3392
AGRITOURISM Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
AGRITOURISM Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
15 cosponsors
S. 3393
Support UNFPA Funding Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Support UNFPA Funding Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
16 cosponsors
S. 3394
SAFE Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
SAFE Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
11 cosponsors
S. 3395
Mammography Access for Veterans Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mammography Access for Veterans Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
3 cosponsors
S. 3396
Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
17 cosponsors
S. 3397
ECCHO Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
ECCHO Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
11 cosponsors
S. 3398
Stop Sextortion Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Stop Sextortion Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
14 cosponsors
S. 3399
Digital Trade Promotion Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Digital Trade Promotion Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
3 cosponsors
S. 3400
Ally’s Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Ally’s Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
12 cosponsors
S. 3401
Pathways to Prosperity Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Pathways to Prosperity Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
1 cosponsor
S. 3402
Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
3 cosponsors
S. 3403
Building Resilience and Stronger Communities Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8579)
Building Resilience and Stronger Communities Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8579)
1 cosponsor
S. 3404
Satellite Cybersecurity Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Satellite Cybersecurity Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
1 cosponsor
S. 3405
PRC Financial Intermediary Review Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
PRC Financial Intermediary Review Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
1 cosponsor
S. 3406
PATHS to Tutor Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
PATHS to Tutor Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
2 cosponsors
S. 3407
Western Refined Fuel Reserve Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Western Refined Fuel Reserve Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
1 cosponsor
S. 3408
Change Corruption Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Change Corruption Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
5 cosponsors
S. 3409
Lower Yellowstone River Native Fish Conservation Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Lower Yellowstone River Native Fish Conservation Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
1 cosponsor
Newly Introduced (7)
H.R. 6541
Regulation A+ Improvement Act of 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 451.
Regulation A+ Improvement Act of 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 451.
Sponsor
Rep. Stutzman, Marlin A. [R-IN-3]
(R-IN)
Introduced
Dec 09, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Bank accounts, deposits, capital, Banking and financial institutions regulation, Inflation and prices, Securities
1 cosponsor
H.R. 6544
REVIEW Act of 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 452.
REVIEW Act of 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 452.
Sponsor
Rep. Timmons, William R. [R-SC-4]
(R-SC)
Introduced
Dec 09, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Banking and financial institutions regulation, Congressional oversight, Credit and credit markets, Financial services and investments, Government information and archives, Government studies and investigations
H.R. 6546
Merger Process Review Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 453.
Merger Process Review Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 453.
Sponsor
Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25]
(R-TX)
Introduced
Dec 09, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Banking and financial institutions regulation, Business records, Congressional oversight, Corporate finance and management, Government information and archives, Government studies and investigations, Licensing and registrations, Performance measurement
2 cosponsors
S. 702
Veterans Mental Health and Addiction Therapy Quality of Care Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 287.
Veterans Mental Health and Addiction Therapy Quality of Care Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 287.
Sponsor
Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
(R-TX)
Introduced
Feb 25, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Congressional oversight, Drug, alcohol, tobacco use, Government studies and investigations, Health care quality, Mental health, Veterans' medical care
8 cosponsors
S. 874
Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 289.
Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 289.
Sponsor
Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
(D-MI)
Introduced
Mar 05, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Administrative remedies, Department of Defense, Employment discrimination and employee rights, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Public contracts and procurement
1 cosponsor
S. 972
Fairness in Veterans' Education Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 288.
Fairness in Veterans' Education Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 288.
Sponsor
Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN]
(R-IN)
Introduced
Mar 11, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Higher education, Military personnel and dependents, Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
2 cosponsors
S. 2950
Scam Compound Accountability and Mobilization Act
Held at the desk.
Scam Compound Accountability and Mobilization Act
Held at the desk.
Sponsor
Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
(R-TX)
Introduced
Sep 30, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Computer security and identity theft, Computers and information technology, Congressional oversight, Crime victims, Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation, Fraud offenses and financial crimes, Human trafficking, Intergovernmental relations, International organizations and cooperation, Organized crime, Subversive activities
8 cosponsors
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