This Week in CongressOct 27th - Nov 2nd

Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026

Upon reconsideration, the fourth cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 5371 not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 45. Record Vote Number: 590. (CR S7763-7764)

A resolution calling on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize the significant educational implications of dyslexia that must be addressed, and designating October 2025 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month".

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7787-7788; text: CR S7787)

A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Brazil.

Senate Committee on Finance discharged pursuant to the order of 10/07/2025.

A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2025, to October 31, 2025, as "Bat Week".

Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision".

Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).