WHAT THE LAW DOINCongress, in plain words

S. 911 · 119th Congress

Chief Herbert D. Proffitt Act of 2025

Passed SenateCrime and Law Enforcement
IntroducedMar 10, 2025
Passed SenateJul 29, 2025
Passed HouseNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Passed Senate. Latest step, Aug 1, 2025: Received in the House.

What it does

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What has happened

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  1. Aug 1, 2025Received in the House.House floor actions
  2. Aug 1, 2025Held at the desk.House floor actions
  3. Aug 1, 2025Message on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
  4. Jul 29, 2025Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4796; text: CR S4797)Senate
  5. Jul 29, 2025Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.Library of Congress
  6. May 20, 2025Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 81.Senate
  7. May 20, 2025Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley without amendment. Without written report.Senate
  8. May 20, 2025Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley without amendment. Without written report.Library of Congress
  9. May 15, 2025Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.Senate
  10. Mar 10, 2025Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.Senate
  11. Mar 10, 2025Introduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

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Cosponsors

  • Richard Blumenthal D-CT
  • Christopher A. Coons D-DE
  • Richard J. Durbin D-IL
  • Deb Fischer R-NE
  • Ruben Gallego D-AZ
  • Chuck Grassley R-IA
  • Margaret Wood Hassan D-NH
  • Mitch McConnell R-KY
  • Jerry Moran R-KS