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

Advancing — Reported Out of Committee (4)

Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]
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)
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
Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]
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)
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
Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD]
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)
Sponsor Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD] (D-MD) Introduced Dec 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ]
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)
Sponsor Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ] (D-AZ) Introduced Dec 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor

Committee Activity (42)

Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-9]
H.R. 6505
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
Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2]
H.R. 6509
SAFE Drugs Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2] (R-IN) Introduced Dec 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
8 cosponsors
Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10]
H.R. 6521
Immigration Court Due Process Protection Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10] (D-NY) Introduced Dec 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
37 cosponsors
Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40]
H.R. 6527
Justice for the Living Victims of Lockerbie Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsor Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40] (R-CA) Introduced Dec 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors
Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13]
H.R. 6534
To repeal a restriction on assistance to Azerbaijan.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsor Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13] (R-FL) Introduced Dec 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]
S. 332
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
Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
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.
Sponsor Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] (R-AK) Introduced Feb 13, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors
Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
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.
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
Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
S. 791
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
Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
S. 1088
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
Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA]
S. 1131
Ocmulgee Mounds National Park and Preserve Establishment Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Sponsor Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA] (D-GA) Introduced Mar 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]
S. 1280
Down East Remembrance Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Sponsor Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] (R-NC) Introduced Apr 03, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
S. 1777
Joshua Tree National Park Expansion Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Sponsor Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA) Introduced May 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]
S. 1870
Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Sponsor Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA) Introduced May 22, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
S. 1926
Reducing Waste in National Parks Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Sponsor Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR) Introduced Jun 02, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
11 cosponsors
Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
S. 2270
Myakka Wild and Scenic River Act of 2025
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Sponsor Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL) Introduced Jul 14, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN]
S. 2308
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
Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
S. 2369
Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Sponsor Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD) Introduced Jul 22, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN]
S. 2385
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
Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
S. 2708
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
Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
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.
Sponsor Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] (R-UT) Introduced Oct 03, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]
S. 3389
Lowering Health Care Costs for Americans Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] (R-KS) Introduced Dec 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
S. 3390
Tracking and Restricting Adversarial Circumvention of Embargoes Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.
Sponsor Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT) Introduced Dec 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH]
S. 3391
Accountability for Better Care Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH] (R-OH) Introduced Dec 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
S. 3392
AGRITOURISM Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sponsor Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (D-OR) Introduced Dec 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
15 cosponsors
Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
S. 3393
Support UNFPA Funding Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsor Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] (D-NH) Introduced Dec 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
16 cosponsors
Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
S. 3394
SAFE Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] (R-IA) Introduced Dec 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
11 cosponsors
Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
S. 3395
Mammography Access for Veterans Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT) Introduced Dec 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors
Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
S. 3396
Domestic Workers Bill of Rights 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 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
17 cosponsors
Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
S. 3397
ECCHO Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] (R-IA) Introduced Dec 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
11 cosponsors
Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
S. 3398
Stop Sextortion Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] (R-IA) Introduced Dec 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
14 cosponsors
Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]
S. 3399
Digital Trade Promotion Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN] (R-IN) Introduced Dec 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors
Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT]
S. 3400
Ally’s Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT] (R-UT) Introduced Dec 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
12 cosponsors
Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]
S. 3401
Pathways to Prosperity Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] (R-KS) Introduced Dec 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
S. 3402
Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (R-TX) Introduced Dec 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors
Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]
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)
Sponsor Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI] (D-RI) Introduced Dec 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
S. 3404
Satellite Cybersecurity Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI) Introduced Dec 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA]
S. 3405
PRC Financial Intermediary Review Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA] (R-PA) Introduced Dec 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
S. 3406
PATHS to Tutor Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ) Introduced Dec 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors
Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT]
S. 3407
Western Refined Fuel Reserve Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT] (R-UT) Introduced Dec 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
S. 3408
Change Corruption Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR) Introduced Dec 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
5 cosponsors
Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
S. 3409
Lower Yellowstone River Native Fish Conservation Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] (R-MT) Introduced Dec 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor

Newly Introduced (7)

Rep. Stutzman, Marlin A. [R-IN-3]
H.R. 6541
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
Rep. Timmons, William R. [R-SC-4]
H.R. 6544
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
Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25]
H.R. 6546
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
Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
S. 702
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
Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
S. 874
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
Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN]
S. 972
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
Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
S. 2950
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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