🏛️ Legislative Branch |
Congressional Record |
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On April 7, 2025, Congress took several important actions. In the Senate, they passed a resolution to honor former Senator John Bennett Johnston and agreed to support National Safe Digging Month. They also moved forward with the nomination of Elbridge Colby to be Under Secretary of Defense, closing debate with a vote of 53 to 39. In the House, they introduced 43 new bills, including H.R.22, which aims to require proof of citizenship to register to vote. They also voted on several bills to help veterans, like H.R.586, which studies a type of cancer affecting Vietnam veterans, passing it with 411 votes in favor. These actions are significant because they show Congress is working on issues important to veterans and public safety, while also confirming key government positions. Read full document →
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Random excerpts from the Senate
Mr. President, make no mistake about it, Donald Trump is teeing up a nationwide recession. Less than a week after Donald Trump started the largest, dumbest trade war in American history, all the signs say America is heading toward calamity. A report by JPMorgan entitled “There Will Be Blood,” warned these policies, if sustained, would likely push the United States and possibly the global economy into a recession this year. An update of our probability scenario tree makes this point, raising the risk of a recession this year to 60 percent. That is the conservative, cautious JPMorgan—60-percent chance of a recession.
— Sen. Charles E. Schumer (D-NY)
Today, the residents of President Zelenskyy’s own hometown, a little village by the name of Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, began a 3-day period of mourning. They are grieving yet another deadly, barbaric attack by Vladimir Putin. On Friday, President Putin launched drones and Iranian-made ballistic missiles into a residential section of that small city. These drones and missiles injured at least 68 people and killed at least 20 people. Among the dead were nine children. They were all noncombatants, ordinary civilians, living an ordinary day, visiting friends, stopping in shops, dining at restaurants, and playing at a children’s playground.
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Random excerpts from the House
Mr. Speaker, last week I introduced legislation to reverse the out-of-touch California EV mandate that the Biden administration approved with one foot already out the door. This de facto ban on internal combustion engines not only stifles innovation and blocks consumer choice for the American people, but it also threatens 40 percent of the auto market including the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. I have been leading this fight since I arrived in Congress to protect consumer choice and to foster further innovation in the auto industry. With the support of President Trump and Energy and Commerce Chairman Brett Guthrie, I am confident that this legislation will swiftly pass and be signed into law.
— Rep. Mike Joyce (R-PA-13)
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of my constituent Sergeant Jose Duenez, Jr. Sergeant Duenez was described by his family as someone who always wanted to protect people. He enlisted right after high school and served with his whole heart. His family said: “It is like it was in him to be a hero,” and that is exactly what he was, an extraordinary hero. As we mourn this devastating loss, our community in Joliet stands with Sergeant Duenez’ family: his wife, Kai; their 1-year-old son, Junior; and with all the loved ones of the four soldiers who lost their lives in Lithuania last month. Let us never forget their strength and resilience. Let us draw inspiration from their courage and selflessness. Let us thank them always for their service.
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