WHAT THE LAW DOINCongress, in plain words

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Bills moved forward 2 times this day: committee reports, floor votes, bills sent to the President and new laws.

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Passed the House 1 bill

H.R. 77

Midnight Rules Relief Act

212–208 (roll call 41). Sponsor: Andy Biggs R-AZ

Passed the Senate 1 bill

S. 32

LACA

Sponsor: Ted Cruz R-TX

Introduced 5 House bills · 2 Senate bills

Most bills never get a vote. We list them here and write full breakdowns once they start to move.

Show all 7 new bills
H.J.Res. 42

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment".

Sponsor: Andrew S. Clyde R-GA

H.R. 1223

ANCHOR Act

Sponsor: Vince Fong R-CA

H.R. 1228

Prioritizing Veterans’ Survivors Act

Sponsor: Juan Ciscomani R-AZ

H.R. 1254

Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act

Sponsor: Robin L. Kelly D-IL

H.R. 1263

Strengthening the Quad Act

Sponsor: Gregory W. Meeks D-NY

S. 540

Ensuring Continuity in Veterans Health Act

Sponsor: Tommy Tuberville R-AL

S. 550

A bill to provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Sen. Markwayne Mullin R-OK