Congressional Record — May 1, 2025

Overview of the day

The House of Representatives engaged in several activities, including a detailed discussion on the national debt, deficits, and fiscal health of the United States. Members also addressed concerns regarding the conduct of the Presidency and the Cabinet, and debated a joint resolution to disapprove of a rule regarding the endangered species status of the longfin smelt.

Summary of the House proceedings

Mr. Schweikert and Mr. Roy conducted a colloquy regarding the U.S. sovereign debt, borrowing rates, and the impact of demographics on Social Security and Medicare.
Representative Al Green addressed the House regarding the conduct of the Cabinet and the Presidency, and advocated for the establishment of a Slavery Remembrance Day.
Representative Al Green announced his intention to introduce Articles of Impeachment against the President.
H. Res. 353 was mentioned in relation to Articles of Impeachment filed by Representative Thanedar.
H.J. Res. 78 was considered, which provides for congressional disapproval of a rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the endangered species status for the San Francisco Bay-Delta distinct population segment of the longfin smelt.

Summary of Senate proceedings

There was no Senate activity on this date.