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Week of Apr 28, 2025

0 new laws and 18 chamber votes passing a bill, Apr 28, 2025 to May 4, 2025.

Passed the House 13 bills

H.R. 859

Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

415–9 (roll call 109). Sponsor: Russ Fulcher R-ID · Apr 29, 2025

H.R. 1402

TICKET Act

409–15 (roll call 107). Sponsor: Gus M. Bilirakis R-FL · Apr 29, 2025

H.R. 1442
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 · Apr 29, 2025

H.R. 452

Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act

Sponsor: Pete Stauber R-MN · Apr 28, 2025

H.R. 973

Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act

365–42 (roll call 103). Sponsor: Ritchie Torres D-NY · Apr 28, 2025

H.R. 1721

Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act

Sponsor: Mariannette Miller-Meeks R-IA · Apr 28, 2025

S. 146

TAKE IT DOWN Act

409–2 (roll call 104). Sponsor: Ted Cruz R-TX · Apr 28, 2025

Passed the Senate 5 bills

S. 616
S. 307

Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act

Sponsor: Marsha Blackburn R-TN · Apr 29, 2025

Reported by committee 6 bills

Approved by a committee and ready for the floor

H.R. 276

Gulf of America Act

Sponsor: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene R-GA · Apr 30, 2025

H.R. 618

Apex Area Technical Corrections Act

Sponsor: Steven Horsford D-NV · Apr 30, 2025

H.R. 2240
H.R. 2243

LEOSA Reform Act

Sponsor: Don Bacon R-NE · Apr 28, 2025

H.R. 2255
S. 98

Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025

Sponsor: Shelley Moore Capito R-WV · Apr 28, 2025

Introduced 12 House bills · 5 Senate bills

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

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H.R. 3139

Public Service Worker Protection Act

Sponsor: Christopher R. Deluzio D-PA · May 1, 2025

H.R. 3151

SHIPS for America Act of 2025

Sponsor: Trent Kelly R-MS · May 1, 2025

S. 1546

Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2025

Sponsor: Thom Tillis R-NC · May 1, 2025

S. 1582

GENIUS Act

Sponsor: Bill Hagerty R-TN · May 1, 2025

H.R. 3105
H.R. 3109

REFINER Act

Sponsor: Robert E. Latta R-OH · Apr 30, 2025

H.R. 3111

Fresh Start Act of 2025

Sponsor: Laurel M. Lee R-FL · Apr 30, 2025

H.R. 3123

Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits Act

Sponsor: Elise M. Stefanik R-NY · Apr 30, 2025

H.R. 3127

Fairness to Freedom Act of 2025

Sponsor: Norma J. Torres D-CA · Apr 30, 2025

S. 1537

Veterans’ Transition to Trucking Act of 2025

Sponsor: Richard Blumenthal D-CT · Apr 30, 2025

H.R. 3054

RESEARCHER Act

Sponsor: Jennifer L. McClellan D-VA · Apr 29, 2025

H.R. 3062

Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act

Sponsor: Julie Fedorchak R-ND · Apr 29, 2025

H.R. 3069

Medicare for All Act

Sponsor: Pramila Jayapal D-WA · Apr 29, 2025

S. 1513

Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act

Sponsor: Maria Cantwell D-WA · Apr 29, 2025