Congressional Record — March 13, 2025

Overview of the day

The legislative activity for March 13, 2025, focused primarily on urgent government funding disputes. The Senate engaged in extensive debate regarding a continuing resolution passed by the House, with members arguing over the potential for a government shutdown and the impacts of proposed funding cuts to social services, education, and healthcare. Additionally, several new bills were introduced in the Senate addressing flood insurance, wildfire smoke research, national security sanctions regarding China, and suicide prevention.

Summary of the House proceedings

There was no House activity on this date.

Summary of Senate proceedings

S. 1015 was introduced to extend the National Flood Insurance Program through December 31, 2026.
S. 1042 was introduced to require the Agricultural Research Service to conduct research on wildfire smoke exposure on wine grapes.
S. 1053 was introduced to impose sanctions on certain persons of the People's Republic of China and regulate United States investments in the People's Republic of China.
S. 1062 was introduced to authorize a pilot program for surveillance of self-harm and establish a grant program for suicide prevention services in emergency departments.
H.R. 1968 had 5 amendments proposed to it.