Congressional Record — January 21, 2025

Overview of the day

The day was marked by the beginning of the new administration, with the Senate focusing on Cabinet confirmations and the introduction of the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. Discussions included the confirmation of Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, the pending nomination of John Ratcliffe for Director of the CIA, and the swearing-in of new Senators Ashley Moody and Jon Husted. Other activity included remarks regarding the release of Ryan Corbett, criticisms of the Biden administration's border and economic policies, and opposition to the pardons of January 6 defendants.

Summary of the House proceedings

There was no House activity on this date.

Summary of Senate proceedings

S. 6 was mentioned as the Senate resumed consideration of the motion to proceed to the bill, which seeks to prohibit health care practitioners from failing to exercise proper care for children who survive an abortion or attempted abortion.
The Senate unanimously confirmed Marco Rubio to be Secretary of State.
The nomination of John Ratcliffe to be Director of the CIA was mentioned as a pending vote.
A resolution to honor victims and raise awareness for National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month was introduced by Senator Grassley and Senator Cortez Masto.