Congressional Record — January 16, 2025

Overview of the day

The Senate conducted proceedings involving the scrutiny of Cabinet nominations for the incoming administration, discussions regarding national security and foreign policy, and the address of domestic disasters and legislative priorities.

Summary of the House proceedings

There was no House activity on this date.

Summary of Senate proceedings

S. 5 was mentioned as a vehicle to hold criminal illegal aliens accountable and allow States to bring civil charges against Federal officials who fail to uphold immigration laws.
S. 140 was submitted by Senator Barrasso.
The Protect and Serve Act was mentioned as proposed legislation to make it a Federal crime to knowingly cause bodily harm to a law enforcement officer.
The Justice for Fallen Law Enforcement Act was mentioned as proposed legislation to create a criminal penalty, including the death penalty or life imprisonment without parole, for the murder of law enforcement officers.
The Paul Simon Water for the World Act was referenced in commemoration of its 10-year anniversary for improving global access to clean water and sanitation.