Federal
American Legislation
119th Congress1st Session
No Surrogacy for Sex Offenders Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Recognizing Family Caregivers Month
House resolution recognizes family caregivers and urges support for caregiving needs.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and 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.
CRPS Awareness Month Support
Supports November awareness efforts for complex regional pain syndrome and reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
National Adoption Day and Month
The Senate recognizes an adoption day and month and encourages people to consider adoption.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8399; text: CR S8281)
National Career Development Month
Supports recognizing November 2025 as National Career Development Month and encourages career guidance for workers, students, and jobseekers.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
National Rural Health Day
Recognizes rural health care providers and calls for better access and affordability in rural areas.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8248; text: CR S8243-8244)
Resolution on Plaskett's Committee Removal
The resolution would censure Stacey Plaskett, remove her from the intelligence committee, and direct an ethics investigation into her ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Censuring Representative Cory Mills.
NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Ms. Clarke (NY) notified the House of her intent to offer a privileged resolution pursuant to clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX. The Chair announced that a determination will be made at the time designated for consideration of the resolution.
SAFE Taps Act
Creates grants to replace lead service lines and drinking water mains.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
National STEM Day Recognition
A House resolution recognizes STEM Day and encourages broader access to STEM education and community learning.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Guaranteed Income Pilot Program
A three-year pilot would provide monthly payments to selected taxpayers and study the results.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Support for Democracy in Venezuela
A Senate resolution congratulates Machado and backs recognition of Venezuela’s 2024 election results.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S7700)
Opposing a Global Shipping Emissions Tax
House resolution opposes a proposed international charge on shipping emissions and urges U.S. representatives to reject it.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
Atlantis Flight Anniversary
The Senate marks 40 years since Atlantis’s first flight and recognizes Kennedy Space Center’s contributions.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7159; text: CR S7159)
Battery Fire Prevention Act
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
Fishing Equipment Tax Relief
Would reduce the excise tax rate on certain portable bait containers from 10% to 3%.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
SECURE Benefits Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
No Shame at School Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
PAW Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Emergency Pine Beetle Assistance
Would provide cost-sharing, loans, and possible grants for pine beetle response on private forest land.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
HOPE for Heroes Act of 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Pink Tariffs Study Act
Requires a study of how import tariffs may affect consumers differently by income, gender, and household type.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Innovation in Pediatric Drugs Act
Changes pediatric drug study requirements, enforcement procedures, and research funding authority.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1347)
Non-Recognition of Russian Annexation of Ukrainian Territory Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.