Congressional Record — February 19, 2025

Overview of the day

The legislative activity for this date focused primarily on the Senate's budget reconciliation process. Members of the Senate engaged in debate regarding the Republican budget proposal, with opposition highlighting concerns over tax cuts for wealthy individuals, potential cuts to infrastructure, healthcare, and nutrition programs, and the impact of federal workforce terminations on public safety and the economy.

Summary of the House proceedings

There was no House activity on this date.

Summary of Senate proceedings

S. Con. Res. 7 had 57 amendments proposed to it.
Senator Klobuchar expressed opposition to the budget proposal, citing concerns that it prioritizes tax cuts for billionaires over funding for the Affordable Care Act, Medicare prescription drug negotiations, rural hospitals, and broadband infrastructure.
Senator Slotkin expressed opposition to the budget resolution, citing concerns regarding a search for $6 trillion in cuts, the potential loss of funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, and the impact of federal worker terminations on border security and the monitoring of avian flu.