Congressional Record — May 8, 2025

Overview of the day

The House of Representatives conducted proceedings focused on the consideration of H.R. 276 and included extended remarks from the majority leader's designee regarding California state policies and educational initiatives.

Summary of the House proceedings

H.R. 276 was passed to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America.
H.R. 276 had 3 amendments proposed to it.
A vote was held on a motion to recommit H.R. 276 to the Committee on Natural Resources, which was rejected.
A recorded vote was held for the passage of H.R. 276.
The Modern Worker Empowerment Act was mentioned as legislation introduced to establish a statutory common law definition for independent contractors.
The Educational Choice for Children Act was mentioned as legislation to provide tax credits for charitable contributions enabling scholarships for private, parochial, and independent schools.
The High-Quality Charter Schools Act was mentioned as legislation to expand access to charter schools through federal tax credits for startup costs.

Summary of Senate proceedings

There was no Senate activity on this date.