This Week in CongressMay 5th - 11th

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 276) to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America", and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 881) to establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes.

Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1864-1868)

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury relating to the review of applications under the Bank Merger Act.

Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).

A resolution condemning recent attacks on the free press by President Donald J. Trump and reaffirming the United States commitment to preserving and protecting freedom of the press as a cornerstone of democracy.

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2777)

A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2025.

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2778)

A concurrent resolution recognizing the critical importance of the United States Special Operations Forces community and expressing support for the designation of SOF Week.

Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR S2778)