WHAT THE LAW DOINCongress, in plain words

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

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

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Passed the House 4 bills

H.R. 2215

Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act

382–31 (roll call 125). Sponsor: Seth Moulton D-MA

H.R. 2243

LEOSA Reform Act

229–193 (roll call 128). Sponsor: Don Bacon R-NE

H.Res. 352

Calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism and educate the public on the contributions of the Jewish American community.

421–1 (roll call 129). Sponsor: Debbie Wasserman Schultz D-FL

H.Res. 405

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2240) to require the Attorney General to develop reports relating to violent attacks against law enforcement officers, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2243) to amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by law enforcement officers, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2255) to allow Federal law enforcement officers to purchase retired service weapons, and for other purposes.

216–203 (roll call 127). Sponsor: Chip Roy R-TX

Passed the Senate 2 bills

S. 195

American Music Tourism Act of 2025

Sponsor: Marsha Blackburn R-TN

S. 260

Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act

Sponsor: Tammy Duckworth D-IL

Introduced 3 House bills · 0 Senate bills

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H.R. 3383

Incentivizing New Ventures and Economic Strength Through Capital Formation Act of 2025

Sponsor: Ann Wagner R-MO

H.R. 3394

Fair Investment Opportunities for Professional Experts Act

Sponsor: J. French Hill R-AR

H.R. 3400

TRAVEL Act of 2025

Sponsor: Kimberlyn King-Hinds R-MP