Congressional Record — February 13, 2025

Overview of the day

The House of Representatives considered and passed legislation regarding criminal and immigration penalties for evading law enforcement officers. In the Senate, several bills were introduced, including measures related to antisemitism definitions, the naming of a mountain in Alaska, and quantum information science research.

Summary of the House proceedings

H.R. 35 was passed, which imposes criminal and immigration penalties for intentionally fleeing a pursuing Federal officer while operating a motor vehicle.
H.R. 35 was mentioned as a measure to provide Federal criminal penalties for individuals who evade Border Patrol agents or assisting law enforcement, with escalating penalties for resulting serious bodily injury or death.
The vote on H.R. 35 passed with 264 yeas and 155 nays.

Summary of Senate proceedings

S. 558 was introduced to provide for the consideration of a definition of antisemitism set forth by the International Holocaust Rembrance Alliance for the enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws concerning education programs or activities.
S. 573 was introduced to designate a mountain in the State of Alaska as Denali.
S. 579 was introduced to amend the National Quantum Initiative Act to provide for a research, development, and demonstration program.