WHAT THE LAW DOINCongress, in plain words

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Bills moved forward 6 times this day: committee reports, floor votes, bills sent to the President and new laws.

Passed the House 5 bills

H.R. 859

Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

415–9 (roll call 109). Sponsor: Russ Fulcher R-ID

H.R. 1402

TICKET Act

409–15 (roll call 107). Sponsor: Gus M. Bilirakis R-FL

H.Res. 354

Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 60) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Park Service relating to "Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Motor Vehicles"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 78) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment of the Longfin Smelt"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 87) providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 88) providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 89) providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The "Omnibus" Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; and for other purposes.

216–208 (roll call 106). Sponsor: Chip Roy R-TX

Passed the Senate 1 bill

S. 307

Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act

Sponsor: Marsha Blackburn R-TN

Introduced 3 House bills · 1 Senate bill

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

Show all 4 new bills
H.R. 3054

RESEARCHER Act

Sponsor: Jennifer L. McClellan D-VA

H.R. 3062
H.R. 3069

Medicare for All Act

Sponsor: Pramila Jayapal D-WA