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

Advancing — Reported Out of Committee (3)

Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2]
H.R. 6644
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
Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
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)
Sponsor Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] (R-ME) Introduced Dec 11, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Angus S., Jr. King
Sen. Justice, James C. [R-WV]
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)
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)

Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]
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.
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)

Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8]
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.
Sponsor Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8] (D-VA) Introduced Dec 11, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
36 cosponsors — including Abraham J. Hamadeh, Robert C. "Bobby" Scott, Stephen F. Lynch and 33 more
Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8]
H.R. 6624
Biological Intellectual Property Protection Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsor Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8] (R-OH) Introduced Dec 11, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
10 cosponsors — including Chrissy Houlahan, Stephanie I. Bice, Michael T. McCaul and 7 more
Rep. Hamadeh, Abraham J. [R-AZ-8]
H.R. 6643
American Border Story Memorial Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsor Rep. Hamadeh, Abraham J. [R-AZ-8] (R-AZ) Introduced Dec 11, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
12 cosponsors — including Tony Gonzales, Troy E. Nehls, Pete Sessions and 9 more
Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2]
H.R. 6648
FAIR Vets Act
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Sponsor Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2] (R-VA) Introduced Dec 11, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
7 cosponsors — including Joe Neguse, Don Bacon, Laura Gillen and 4 more
Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]
H.R. 6654
VAMOSA Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Sponsor Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1] (R-SC) Introduced Dec 11, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3]
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.
Sponsor Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3] (R-NC) Introduced Dec 11, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]
H.R. 6666
HIRRE Prosecutors Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19] (D-CA) Introduced Dec 11, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
16 cosponsors — including Don Bacon, Joe Neguse, Timothy M. Kennedy and 13 more
Rep. Ryan, Patrick [D-NY-18]
H.R. 6671
REPAIR Infrastructure Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Sponsor Rep. Ryan, Patrick [D-NY-18] (D-NY) Introduced Dec 11, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors — including Shomari Figures, Brendan F. Boyle, Dwight Evans and 1 more
Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6]
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.
Sponsor Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6] (D-OR) Introduced Dec 11, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
5 cosponsors — including Brian K. Fitzpatrick, Juan Ciscomani, Nikki Budzinski and 2 more
Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]
H.R. 6677
Professional Degree Access Restoration Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15] (D-NY) Introduced Dec 11, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
24 cosponsors — including Ed Case, Eleanor Holmes Norton, George Latimer and 21 more
Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
S. 2113
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
Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
S. 2327
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
Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
S. 3430
PURE Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] (R-LA) Introduced Dec 11, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Ted Cruz, Bill Hagerty, Lindsey Graham
Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]
S. 3431
Improving Measurements for Loneliness and Isolation Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE] (R-NE) Introduced Dec 11, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Margaret Wood Hassan
Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
S. 3432
Working Families Disaster Tax Relief Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN) Introduced Dec 11, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Bill Cassidy
Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN]
S. 3433
PELL Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN] (R-IN) Introduced Dec 11, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
S. 3434
Health Coverage Across State Lines Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] (R-TN) Introduced Dec 11, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
S. 3435
FAAN Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR) Introduced Dec 11, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
14 cosponsors — including Adam B. Schiff, Richard Blumenthal, Cory A. Booker and 11 more
Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
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)
Sponsor Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA) Introduced Dec 11, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including John Cornyn
Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
S. 3438
HIRRE Prosecutors Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (D-DE) Introduced Dec 11, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Lisa Murkowski, Amy Klobuchar, Dan Sullivan
Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]
S. 3439
Connecting Caregivers to Medicare Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] (R-NC) Introduced Dec 11, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
5 cosponsors — including Margaret Wood Hassan, Bill Cassidy, Lisa Murkowski and 2 more
Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
S. 3440
Temporary Family Visitation Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] (R-KY) Introduced Dec 11, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Richard Blumenthal
Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]
S. 3441
Nuclear Plant Decommissioning Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] (D-VT) Introduced Dec 11, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Bernard Sanders, Kirsten E. Gillibrand, Edward J. Markey
Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]
S. 3442
Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] (D-CT) Introduced Dec 11, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
5 cosponsors — including Lisa Murkowski, Mike Rounds, Kirsten E. Gillibrand and 2 more
Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
S. 3443
Zero Food Waste Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ) Introduced Dec 11, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
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)
Sponsor Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL) Introduced Dec 11, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Tammy Duckworth
Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
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.
Sponsor Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI) Introduced Dec 11, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
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.
Sponsor Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI) Introduced Dec 11, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA]
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.
Sponsor Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA] (R-PA) Introduced Dec 11, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Jeanne Shaheen
Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]
S. 3448
Keeping All Students Safe Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] (D-CT) Introduced Dec 11, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
16 cosponsors — including Bernard Sanders, Patty Murray, Richard Blumenthal and 13 more
Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
S. 3449
NOTICE Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsor Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ) Introduced Dec 11, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
6 cosponsors — including Richard Blumenthal, Mazie K. Hirono, Chris Van Hollen and 3 more
Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
S. 3450
Emergency Response Authority Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsor Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI) Introduced Dec 11, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]
S. 3451
Houthi Human Rights Accountability Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsor Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] (D-NV) Introduced Dec 11, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including David McCormick
Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
S. 3452
Biological Intellectual Property Protection Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR] (R-AR) Introduced Dec 11, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Margaret Wood Hassan, Ted Budd
Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
S. 3453
No Bounties on Badges Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL) Introduced Dec 11, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
5 cosponsors — including Ted Budd, Mike Lee, Pete Ricketts and 2 more
Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
S. 3454
GUARD Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsor Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (R-TX) Introduced Dec 11, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Ted Cruz
Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
S. 3455
Moving Transit Forward Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD) Introduced Dec 11, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
11 cosponsors — including John Fetterman, Lisa Blunt Rochester, Kirsten E. Gillibrand and 8 more
Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT]
S. 3456
Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter Recreation Pass Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT] (R-MT) Introduced Dec 11, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
10 cosponsors — including Ben Ray Luján, Bill Cassidy, James E. Risch and 7 more
Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
S. 3457
Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] (D-NY) Introduced Dec 11, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
S. 3458
Background Check Completion Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT) Introduced Dec 11, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
25 cosponsors — including Angela D. Alsobrooks, Tammy Baldwin, Lisa Blunt Rochester and 22 more
Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA]
S. 3459
Support Small Business Growth Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA] (D-GA) Introduced Dec 11, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Cindy Hyde-Smith
Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
S. 3460
PFAS Accountability Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] (D-NY) Introduced Dec 11, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
S. 3461
RISE from Trauma Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S8672-8674)
Sponsor Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL) Introduced Dec 11, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Shelley Moore Capito, Tammy Duckworth, Lisa Murkowski
Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
S. 3462
Safeguarding American Families and Expanding Social Security Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] (D-HI) Introduced Dec 11, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
S. 3463
Protect Greenbury Point Conservation Area Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsor Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD) Introduced Dec 11, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Angela D. Alsobrooks
Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]
S. 3464
Housing BOOM Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA) Introduced Dec 11, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE]
S. 3465
UPGRADE Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE] (D-DE) Introduced Dec 11, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Roger F. Wicker
Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
S. 3466
Honor Our Promise to Veterans Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT) Introduced Dec 11, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
12 cosponsors — including Angela D. Alsobrooks, Angus S., Jr. King, Tammy Duckworth and 9 more
Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
S. 3467
Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Reauthorization Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN) Introduced Dec 11, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including John R. Curtis
Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
S. 3469
BIOSECURE Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI) Introduced Dec 11, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Bill Hagerty
Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]
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)
Sponsor Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] (D-VT) Introduced Dec 11, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Bernard Sanders
Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
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)
Sponsor Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] (D-HI) Introduced Dec 11, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
11 cosponsors — including Tammy Baldwin, Tammy Duckworth, Andy Kim and 8 more

Newly Introduced (2)

Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
S. 1884
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
Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
S. 2584
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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