Congressional Record — October 6, 2025

Overview of the day

The Senate conducted routine proceedings, including the passage of several resolutions and the consideration of nominations and legislative measures. The Senate faced a government shutdown, with debates focused on continuing appropriations and healthcare subsidies. The House met for a brief pro forma session.

Summary of the House proceedings

There was no House activity on this date.

Summary of Senate proceedings

(Public Law 119-X) H.R. 2483 was signed into law, reauthorizing programs for opioid use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery.
S. Res. 406 was agreed to, designating September 30, 2025, as "Impact Aid Recognition Day".
S. Res. 422 was agreed to, recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and designating September 2025 as "PCOS Awareness Month".
S. Res. 432 was agreed to, designating September 9, 2025, as "National World War II Italian Campaign Remembrance Day".
S. Res. 433 was agreed to, designating September 2025 as "National Student Parent Month".
S. Res. 434 was agreed to, designating October 5 through October 11, 2025, as "National 4-H Week".
S. Res. 435 was agreed to, honoring the life of Brian Douglas Wilson.
S. Res. 436 was agreed to, designating September 2025 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".
S. Res. 437 was agreed to, honoring those involved in Operation Midnight Hammer.
S. 2296 was resumed for consideration, and it had 8 amendments proposed to it.
S. 2882 was mentioned in a rejected vote to close further debate on the motion to proceed.
H.R. 5371 was mentioned in a rejected vote to close further debate on the motion to proceed.
S. 254 was reported by the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation to protect cultural practices and livelihoods of producers of Alaska Native handicrafts and marine mammal ivory products.
S. 2975 was introduced to enhance the safety of pipeline transportation.
S. 2976 was introduced to impose an excise tax on payments by United States taxpayers to foreign persons for services provided to United States consumers.