Congressional Record — February 3, 2025

Overview of the day

The proceedings for February 3, 2025, focused heavily on Senate debates regarding the implementation of Project 2025 and the nomination of Russ Vought as the OMB Director. Additionally, the Senate processed consolidated reports of expenditures for foreign travel by members and employees across several committees.

Summary of the House proceedings

There was no House activity on this date.

Summary of Senate proceedings

Senator Schatz and Senator Schumer discussed the implementation of Project 2025, specifically criticizing the goals of the OMB Director nominee and the use of the executive branch to bypass established legal authorities.
Senator Schatz highlighted concerns regarding the potential elimination of Affordable Care Act subsidies and the restructuring of FEMA.
Senator Schumer mentioned that he and Leader Hakeem Jeffries will be introducing legislation to undo the current administration's actions regarding the "shadow government" and the purging of staff at USAID.
The Senate processed foreign travel financial reports for the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, the Committee on the Budget, and the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation.