Floor Action: The House is in recess until the Senate passes a continuing resolution to fund the government.
The Senate is in session this week.
Abortion
S. 2955—Sen. Jim Banks (R-IN)/Judiciary (09/30/2025)—A bill to establish Federal penalties for the knowing and intentional administration of any abortion-inducing drug to a woman without her informed consent, if the abortion-inducing drug has been shipped or transported in interstate commerce, and for other purposes. Cosponsors: 7 Republicans, 0 Democrats.
H.R. 5646—Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL)/Energy and Commerce; Judiciary (09/30/2025)—A bill to restore safeguards for dangerous abortion drugs. Cosponsors: 6 Republicans, 0 Democrats.
Child Care
S. 2939—Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)/Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (09/30/2025)—A bill to establish universal child care and early learning programs. Cosponsors: 0 Republicans, 8 Democrats, 1 Independent.
H.R. 5658—Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ)/Education and Workforce (09/30/2025)—A bill to establish universal child care and early learning programs. Cosponsors: 0 Republicans, 45 Democrats.
Health
S. Res. 429—Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS)/Agreed to in the Senate with Unanimous Consent (09/30/2025)—A resolution designating September 2025 as “National Infant Mortality Awareness Month,“ raising awareness of infant mortality, and increasing efforts to reduce infant mortality. Cosponsors: 0 Republicans, 1 Democrat.
Reproductive Health
S. Res. 422—Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)/Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (09/30/2025)—A resolution recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of September 2025 as “PCOS Awareness Month.” Cosponsors: 3 Republicans, 4 Democrats.
Veterans
S. 2943—Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)/Veterans’ Affairs (09/30/2025)—A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to allow a veteran to receive a full-year supply of contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, vaginal rings, and other contraceptive products, and for other purposes. Cosponsors: 0 Republicans, 6 Democrats.
