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Weekly Congressional Briefing

December 7, 2025

LegiList Weekly Congressional Briefing – December 7, 2025
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December 7, 2025
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At a Glance

Over the last seven days (Dec 1, 2025 – Dec 7, 2025), Congress introduced new bills, moved measures through committees, took floor votes, and enacted some into law. This page pulls those signals together in one place.

Bills introduced 304
Bills with actions recorded 472
Laws enacted 4
Recorded floor votes 20
Committee activity records 484

All counts are based on official congressional data, assembled and normalized by LegiList.

Bill of the Week

HR 4305

DUMP Red Tape Act

Chamber: House

Current status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entreprene

Last recorded action: Dec 4, 2025

Actions in this window: 39

View the full bill history, actions, subjects, and vote links on LegiList: https://legilist.com/bill/119/hr/4305

Legislator of the Week

Eugene Simon Vindman

Party: Democratic   •   State: VA   •   Chamber: House

Activity score (7 days): 56   (3× sponsored, 2× cosponsored, 1× votes recorded)

Bills sponsored this week: 3  •  Bills cosponsored: 19  •  Votes cast: 9

Recently sponsored bills

Bill Title Status / Last action
HR 6417 To modify the eligibility requirements and account contribution maximum for pension-linked emergency savings accounts, and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and M
Last action: Dec 3, 2025
HR 6416 To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to establish a digital skills at work grant program. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Last action: Dec 3, 2025
HR 6369 To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a program for making payments to covered producers for the cost of carrying out GAP audits, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Last action: Dec 2, 2025

Recently cosponsored bills

Bill Title Status
HR 5586 TRICARE Transition Transparency Act of 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
HR 4646 Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and G
HR 3720 HOME Act of 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
HR 3038 SAFE Act of 2025 Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a
HR 6036 To ensure that certain members of the Armed Forces who served in female cultural support teams receive proper credit for such service. Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Recent floor votes by this member

Date Chamber / Vote Question
Dec 4, 2025
Cast: Yea
House Roll Call 314
Related bill: H R 1049
On Passage
Dec 4, 2025
Cast: Yea
House Roll Call 313
Related bill: H R 1069
On Passage
Dec 3, 2025
Cast: Yea
House Roll Call 312
Related bill: H R 1005
On Passage
Dec 3, 2025
Cast: Yea
House Roll Call 311
Related bill: H R 4305
On Passage
Dec 3, 2025
Cast: Nay
House Roll Call 310
Related bill: H R 2965
On Passage
Committee of the Week

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

Chamber: House  •  Activity records this week: 50

Recent bill activity

Bill Activity Date
HR 6491
To amend chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code, to allow funding recipients to assume certain responsibilities relating to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.
Referred To Dec 5, 2025
HR 6427
To amend title 49, United States Code, to permit the use of State highway standards for airfield pavement construction and improvement under certain circumstances, and for other purposes.
Referred To Dec 4, 2025
HR 6430
To limit and eliminate excessive, hidden, and unnecessary fees imposed on consumers, and for other purposes.
Referred To Dec 4, 2025
HRES 926
RESPECT Resolution
Referred To Dec 4, 2025
HR 6422
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize certain EPA geographic programs, and for other purposes.
Referred To Dec 4, 2025
HR 6463
To direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to open applications for the Next Generation Warning System grants of the Federal Emergency Management Agency for not less than 30 days each year, and for other purposes.
Referred To Dec 4, 2025
Noteworthy Votes
Date Chamber / Roll Call Question & Result
Dec 4, 2025 Senate Roll Call 634
Question: On the Nomination PN520-4
Result: Nomination Confirmed
Yea 57 · Nay 32 · Present 0 · Not Voting 11
Dec 4, 2025 Senate Roll Call 633
Related bill: S.Res. 520
Question: On the Cloture Motion S.Res. 520
Result: Cloture Motion Rejected
Yea 43 · Nay 37 · Present 0 · Not Voting 20
Dec 4, 2025 Senate Roll Call 632
Related bill: H.J.Res. 131
Question: On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 131
Result: Joint Resolution Passed
Yea 49 · Nay 45 · Present 0 · Not Voting 6
Dec 4, 2025 House Roll Call 314
Related bill: H R 1049
Question: On Passage
Result: Passed
Yea 247 · Nay 166 · Present 0 · Not Voting 20
Dec 4, 2025 House Roll Call 313
Related bill: H R 1069
Question: On Passage
Result: Passed
Yea 247 · Nay 164 · Present 0 · Not Voting 22
Dec 3, 2025 House Roll Call 312
Related bill: H R 1005
Question: On Passage
Result: Passed
Yea 242 · Nay 176 · Present 0 · Not Voting 14
Dec 3, 2025 Senate Roll Call 631
Question: On the Cloture Motion PN520-4
Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to
Yea 63 · Nay 34 · Present 0 · Not Voting 3
Dec 3, 2025 House Roll Call 311
Related bill: H R 4305
Question: On Passage
Result: Passed
Yea 269 · Nay 146 · Present 0 · Not Voting 17
Dec 3, 2025 House Roll Call 310
Related bill: H R 2965
Question: On Passage
Result: Passed
Yea 223 · Nay 190 · Present 0 · Not Voting 19
Dec 3, 2025 Senate Roll Call 630
Related bill: S.J.Res. 91
Question: On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 91
Result: Motion to Proceed Agreed to
Yea 49 · Nay 47 · Present 0 · Not Voting 4
Bill Activity by Stage

Other actions

Bill Title Status / Last action
HR 6486 To require the Bureau of the Census to collect information on dual citizenship status through the decennial census. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Last action: Dec 5, 2025
HR 6492 To change the percentage of outstanding stock that must be held through an employee stock ownership plan for the purposes of the pilot program to incentivize contracting with employee-owned businesses of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Last action: Dec 5, 2025
HRES 933 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the critical role of victim service providers in the response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, by supporting victims through the physical, mental, emotional, financial, and legal challenges they may face in the aftermath of violence. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Last action: Dec 5, 2025
HR 6496 To require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a program to make direct payments to certain specialty crop growers or wine producers who experience certain losses due to increased tariff burdens, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Last action: Dec 5, 2025
HR 6491 To amend chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code, to allow funding recipients to assume certain responsibilities relating to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Last action: Dec 5, 2025
HR 6484 Kids Online Safety Act Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Last action: Dec 5, 2025
HR 6485 To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for a safe harbor from infringement of a method of use patent relating to drugs or biological products. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Last action: Dec 5, 2025
HR 6497 To codify in statute the authorization of the Attorney General to appoint experienced immigration law experts as temporary immigration judges to reduce the number of pending cases in immigration courts. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Last action: Dec 5, 2025
HR 6494 To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to make improvements to the treatment of the United States territories under the Medicare and Medicaid programs, and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means
Last action: Dec 5, 2025
HR 6493 To allow victims to sue federal immigration enforcement officers for constitutional violations. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Last action: Dec 5, 2025
HR 6489 To ensure that providers of chatbots clearly and conspicuously disclose to users who are minors that chatbots are artificial intelligence systems, not natural person, and do not provide advice from licensed professionals, and for other proposes. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Last action: Dec 5, 2025
HR 6487 To prohibit the issuance of certain visas to nationals of the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and
Last action: Dec 5, 2025
HR 6488 To prohibit certain platforms from allowing minors to create or maintain an account or profile on such platforms, and for other proposes. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Last action: Dec 5, 2025
HR 6490 To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program to provide certain members of the Armed Forces with timely and relevant information via text message, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Last action: Dec 5, 2025
HR 6495 Taxpayer Notification and Privacy Act Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Last action: Dec 5, 2025
HRES 934 Supporting the recognition of November 2025 as "Carbon Monoxide Action and Awareness Month" and promoting nationwide education, prevention, and detection efforts to protect United States families from carbon monoxide poisoning. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Last action: Dec 5, 2025
S 3380 A bill to provide for a minimum monthly premium payment amount for individuals receiving premium tax credits, and to require additional enrollment verification procedures prior to enrollment in qualified health plans. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Last action: Dec 4, 2025
S 3379 A bill to amend title III of the Social Security Act to provide flexibility in grants for reemployment services and eligibility assessments. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Last action: Dec 4, 2025
S 3378 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish name, image, and likeness investment accounts for student-athletes, and for other purposes. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Last action: Dec 4, 2025
S 3377 A bill to delay the implementation of a rule relating to the importation of sheep and goats and products derived from sheep and goats, and for other purposes. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S8514)
Last action: Dec 4, 2025
SRES 532 A resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar. Submitted in the Senate Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule.
Last action: Dec 4, 2025
S 3361 A bill to amend title 40, United States Code, to require approval by the National Capital Planning Commission of certain improvements to the White House or the grounds of the White House, and for other purposes. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Last action: Dec 4, 2025
HJRES 131 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision". Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Last action: Dec 4, 2025
S 3360 A bill to require a report on internet freedom in Iran. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Last action: Dec 4, 2025
S 3359 A bill to increase rates of college completion and reduce college costs by accelerating time to degree, aligning secondary and postsecondary education, and improving postsecondary credit transfer. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Last action: Dec 4, 2025
SRES 531 A resolution celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act on November 29, 2025, and recognizing its transformative impact on the education of children with disabilities. Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimou
Last action: Dec 4, 2025
HR 2965 Small Business Regulatory Reduction Act of 2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entreprene
Last action: Dec 4, 2025
HR 1049 Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education Act Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and
Last action: Dec 4, 2025
S 3358 A bill to assist Indian Tribes in protecting Native American seeds, and for other purposes. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Last action: Dec 4, 2025
S 3357 A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to update the amount of Social Security lump sum death payments and index lump sum death payments to inflation. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Last action: Dec 4, 2025
S 3356 A bill to reduce and eliminate threats posed by nuclear weapons to the United States, and for other purposes. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Last action: Dec 4, 2025
S 3355 A bill to establish a national strategy for combating scams, and for other purposes. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last action: Dec 4, 2025
S 3376 A bill to require the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration to establish a pilot project to evaluate the effectiveness of technologies to combat cargo theft, and for other purposes. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Last action: Dec 4, 2025
HR 1005 Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and
Last action: Dec 4, 2025
S 3354 A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require disclosures with respect to robocalls using artificial intelligence and to provide for enhanced penalties for certain violations involving artificial intelligence voice or text message impersonation, and for other purposes. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Last action: Dec 4, 2025
HR 1069 PROTECT Our Kids Act Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and
Last action: Dec 4, 2025
S 3364 A bill to clarify the time period for registering health care apprenticeships under the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly known as the "National Apprenticeship Act") and require the digitization of apprenticeship agreement forms under such Act, and for other purposes. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Last action: Dec 4, 2025
S 3353 A bill to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to provide grants to States, territories, and Indian Tribes to address contamination by perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances on farms, and for other purposes. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introduct
Last action: Dec 4, 2025
S 3352 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit rollover contributions from Roth IRAs to designated Roth accounts. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S8512-8513)
Last action: Dec 4, 2025
S 3351 A bill to require the Securities and Exchange Commission to revise the definition of a qualifying investment, for purposes of the exemption from registration for venture capital fund advisers under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, to include an equity security issued by a qualifying portfolio company and to include an investment in another venture capital fund, and for other purposes. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Last action: Dec 4, 2025
What Congress Focused On

Based on bills that moved in the last seven days, these subjects appeared most often:

Public Lands and Natural Resources (34) Congressional oversight (29) Government information and archives (22) Armed Forces and National Security (20) Government Operations and Politics (20) Energy (14) Administrative law and regulatory procedures (12) Land use and conservation (12) Government buildings, facilities, and property (11) Government studies and investigations (11)

Counts reflect distinct bills with actions this week that were tagged with each subject.

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