What Happened in Congress on Thursday?
Thursday, December 11, 2025 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.
58 bills active
3 advancing
1 votes recorded
34 D-sponsored
24 R-sponsored
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Advancing — Reported Out of Committee (3)
H.R. 6644
Housing for the 21st Century Act
Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S877)
Housing for the 21st Century Act
Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S877)
Sponsor
Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2]
(R-AR)
Introduced
Dec 11, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Advisory bodies, Congressional oversight, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Disability assistance, Environmental assessment, monitoring, research, Government information and archives, Government studies and investigations, Housing and community development funding, Housing finance and home ownership, Housing industry and standards, Housing supply and affordability, Land use and conservation, Landlord and tenant, Licensing and registrations, Low- and moderate-income housing, Performance measurement, Public housing, Regional and metropolitan planning, Residential rehabilitation and home repair, Rural conditions and development, Urban and suburban affairs and development
61 cosponsors
— including Maxine Waters, Mike Flood, Emanuel Cleaver and 58 more
S.Res. 544
A resolution designating December 13, 2025, as "National Wreaths Across America Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8696-8697; text: CR S8677)
A resolution designating December 13, 2025, as "National Wreaths Across America Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8696-8697; text: CR S8677)
1 cosponsor
— including Angus S., Jr. King
S.Res. 545
A resolution designating December 6, 2025, as "National Miners Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8696-8697; text: CR S8677)
A resolution designating December 6, 2025, as "National Miners Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8696-8697; text: CR S8677)
Sponsor
Sen. Justice, James C. [R-WV]
(R-WV)
Introduced
Dec 11, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Commemorative events and holidays, Labor market, Mining
18 cosponsors
— including Ruben Gallego, Steve Daines, John Hoeven and 15 more
Roll-Call Votes Recorded (1)
S.Res. 532
An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 645.
An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 645.
Sponsor
Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]
(R-SD)
Introduced
Dec 04, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad, Federal officials, Judges, Legislative rules and procedure, Senate
Committee Activity (52)
H.R. 6617
Keeping All Students Safe Act
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Armed 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.
Keeping All Students Safe Act
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Armed 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.
36 cosponsors
— including Abraham J. Hamadeh, Robert C. "Bobby" Scott, Stephen F. Lynch and 33 more
H.R. 6624
Biological Intellectual Property Protection Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Biological Intellectual Property Protection Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
10 cosponsors
— including Chrissy Houlahan, Stephanie I. Bice, Michael T. McCaul and 7 more
H.R. 6643
American Border Story Memorial Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
American Border Story Memorial Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
12 cosponsors
— including Tony Gonzales, Troy E. Nehls, Pete Sessions and 9 more
H.R. 6648
FAIR Vets Act
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
FAIR Vets Act
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
7 cosponsors
— including Joe Neguse, Don Bacon, Laura Gillen and 4 more
H.R. 6654
VAMOSA Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
VAMOSA Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
H.R. 6663
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure that public institutions of higher education eschew policies that improperly constrain the expressive rights of students, and to ensure that private institutions of higher education are transparent about, and responsible for, their chosen speech policies.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure that public institutions of higher education eschew policies that improperly constrain the expressive rights of students, and to ensure that private institutions of higher education are transparent about, and responsible for, their chosen speech policies.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 6666
HIRRE Prosecutors Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HIRRE Prosecutors Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
16 cosponsors
— including Don Bacon, Joe Neguse, Timothy M. Kennedy and 13 more
H.R. 6671
REPAIR Infrastructure Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
REPAIR Infrastructure Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
4 cosponsors
— including Shomari Figures, Brendan F. Boyle, Dwight Evans and 1 more
H.R. 6672
To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a loan repayment program for mental health professionals to relieve workforce shortages, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a loan repayment program for mental health professionals to relieve workforce shortages, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
5 cosponsors
— including Brian K. Fitzpatrick, Juan Ciscomani, Nikki Budzinski and 2 more
H.R. 6677
Professional Degree Access Restoration Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Professional Degree Access Restoration Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
24 cosponsors
— including Ed Case, Eleanor Holmes Norton, George Latimer and 21 more
S. 2113
End the Fed’s Big Bank Bailout Act
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held.
End the Fed’s Big Bank Bailout Act
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held.
Sponsor
Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
(R-KY)
Introduced
Jun 18, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Bank accounts, deposits, capital, Banking and financial institutions regulation, Federal Reserve System, Wages and earnings
1 cosponsor
— including Bernard Sanders
S. 2327
Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2025
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held.
Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2025
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held.
Sponsor
Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
(R-KY)
Introduced
Jul 17, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Accounting and auditing, Bank accounts, deposits, capital, Congressional oversight, Federal Reserve System, Government studies and investigations
6 cosponsors
— including Rick Scott, Marsha Blackburn, James E. Risch and 3 more
S. 3430
PURE Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
PURE Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
3 cosponsors
— including Ted Cruz, Bill Hagerty, Lindsey Graham
S. 3431
Improving Measurements for Loneliness and Isolation Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Improving Measurements for Loneliness and Isolation Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
1 cosponsor
— including Margaret Wood Hassan
S. 3432
Working Families Disaster Tax Relief Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Working Families Disaster Tax Relief Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
1 cosponsor
— including Bill Cassidy
S. 3433
PELL Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
PELL Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 3434
Health Coverage Across State Lines Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Health Coverage Across State Lines Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 3435
FAAN Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
FAAN Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
14 cosponsors
— including Adam B. Schiff, Richard Blumenthal, Cory A. Booker and 11 more
S. 3437
Office of Fusion Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8672)
Office of Fusion Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8672)
1 cosponsor
— including John Cornyn
S. 3438
HIRRE Prosecutors Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
HIRRE Prosecutors Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
3 cosponsors
— including Lisa Murkowski, Amy Klobuchar, Dan Sullivan
S. 3439
Connecting Caregivers to Medicare Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Connecting Caregivers to Medicare Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
5 cosponsors
— including Margaret Wood Hassan, Bill Cassidy, Lisa Murkowski and 2 more
S. 3440
Temporary Family Visitation Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Temporary Family Visitation Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
1 cosponsor
— including Richard Blumenthal
S. 3441
Nuclear Plant Decommissioning Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Nuclear Plant Decommissioning Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
3 cosponsors
— including Bernard Sanders, Kirsten E. Gillibrand, Edward J. Markey
S. 3442
Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
5 cosponsors
— including Lisa Murkowski, Mike Rounds, Kirsten E. Gillibrand and 2 more
S. 3443
Zero Food Waste Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Zero Food Waste Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S. 3444
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service at 1300 East Northwest Highway in Palatine, Illinois, as the "Bernie Bluestein Post Office Building".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S8672)
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service at 1300 East Northwest Highway in Palatine, Illinois, as the "Bernie Bluestein Post Office Building".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S8672)
1 cosponsor
— including Tammy Duckworth
S. 3445
A bill to require the provision of alternative drinking water to households whose private drinking water is contaminated with perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid substances from activities of the Department of Defense.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
A bill to require the provision of alternative drinking water to households whose private drinking water is contaminated with perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid substances from activities of the Department of Defense.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S. 3446
A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to submit a strategy to accelerate the response efforts of the Department of Defense with respect to releases of perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances from the activities of the Department.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to submit a strategy to accelerate the response efforts of the Department of Defense with respect to releases of perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances from the activities of the Department.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S. 3447
Fortifying United States Markets Against PRC Military Escalation Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Fortifying United States Markets Against PRC Military Escalation Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
1 cosponsor
— including Jeanne Shaheen
S. 3448
Keeping All Students Safe Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Keeping All Students Safe Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
16 cosponsors
— including Bernard Sanders, Patty Murray, Richard Blumenthal and 13 more
S. 3449
NOTICE Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
NOTICE Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
6 cosponsors
— including Richard Blumenthal, Mazie K. Hirono, Chris Van Hollen and 3 more
S. 3450
Emergency Response Authority Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Emergency Response Authority Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S. 3451
Houthi Human Rights Accountability Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Houthi Human Rights Accountability Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
1 cosponsor
— including David McCormick
S. 3452
Biological Intellectual Property Protection Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Biological Intellectual Property Protection Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
2 cosponsors
— including Margaret Wood Hassan, Ted Budd
S. 3453
No Bounties on Badges Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
No Bounties on Badges Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
5 cosponsors
— including Ted Budd, Mike Lee, Pete Ricketts and 2 more
S. 3454
GUARD Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
GUARD Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
1 cosponsor
— including Ted Cruz
S. 3455
Moving Transit Forward Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Moving Transit Forward Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
11 cosponsors
— including John Fetterman, Lisa Blunt Rochester, Kirsten E. Gillibrand and 8 more
S. 3456
Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter Recreation Pass Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter Recreation Pass Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
10 cosponsors
— including Ben Ray Luján, Bill Cassidy, James E. Risch and 7 more
S. 3457
Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S. 3458
Background Check Completion Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Background Check Completion Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
25 cosponsors
— including Angela D. Alsobrooks, Tammy Baldwin, Lisa Blunt Rochester and 22 more
S. 3459
Support Small Business Growth Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Support Small Business Growth Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
1 cosponsor
— including Cindy Hyde-Smith
S. 3460
PFAS Accountability Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
PFAS Accountability Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S. 3461
RISE from Trauma Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S8672-8674)
RISE from Trauma Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S8672-8674)
3 cosponsors
— including Shelley Moore Capito, Tammy Duckworth, Lisa Murkowski
S. 3462
Safeguarding American Families and Expanding Social Security Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Safeguarding American Families and Expanding Social Security Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 3463
Protect Greenbury Point Conservation Area Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Protect Greenbury Point Conservation Area Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
1 cosponsor
— including Angela D. Alsobrooks
S. 3464
Housing BOOM Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Housing BOOM Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 3465
UPGRADE Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
UPGRADE Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
1 cosponsor
— including Roger F. Wicker
S. 3466
Honor Our Promise to Veterans Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Honor Our Promise to Veterans Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
12 cosponsors
— including Angela D. Alsobrooks, Angus S., Jr. King, Tammy Duckworth and 9 more
S. 3467
Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Reauthorization Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Reauthorization Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
1 cosponsor
— including John R. Curtis
S. 3469
BIOSECURE Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
BIOSECURE Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
1 cosponsor
— including Bill Hagerty
S.Res. 541
A resolution congratulating Vermont Green Football Club on winning the United Soccer League Two National Championship.
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S8676)
A resolution congratulating Vermont Green Football Club on winning the United Soccer League Two National Championship.
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S8676)
1 cosponsor
— including Bernard Sanders
S.Res. 542
A resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of Southeast Asian refugee resettlement and the many contributions and sacrifices of Southeast Asian Americans to the United States.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S8676)
A resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of Southeast Asian refugee resettlement and the many contributions and sacrifices of Southeast Asian Americans to the United States.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S8676)
11 cosponsors
— including Tammy Baldwin, Tammy Duckworth, Andy Kim and 8 more
Newly Introduced (2)
S. 1884
Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act of 2025
Held at the desk.
Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act of 2025
Held at the desk.
Sponsor
Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
(R-TX)
Introduced
May 22, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Art, artists, authorship, Civil actions and liability, Conflicts and wars, Crime victims, Historical and cultural resources, Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers, War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity, World history
21 cosponsors
— including Richard Blumenthal, Thomas Tillis, Cory A. Booker and 18 more
S. 2584
Enduring Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act
Held at the desk.
Enduring Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act
Held at the desk.
Sponsor
Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
(R-TX)
Introduced
Jul 31, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Crimes against children, Criminal procedure and sentencing, Domestic violence and child abuse, Human trafficking, Sex offenses, Smuggling and trafficking
2 cosponsors
— including Amy Klobuchar, Raphael G. Warnock
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