Floor Action: The House and Senate are in session this week.
Discharge Petition– This week, the House is expected to vote on a discharge petition to release the Epstein files.
Health– On Monday, the House is set to consider S. 260, the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act, which addresses the hygienic handling of breast milk by the Transportation Security Administration and private security personnel.
Child Care
H.R. 6045—Rep. Nikema Williams (D-GA)/Small Business (11/13/2025)—A bill to amend the Small Business Act to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to publish or update a resource guide for small business concerns operating as child care providers, and for other purposes. Cosponsors: 1 Republican, 1 Democrat.
H. Con. Res. 60—Rep. Lois Frankel (D-FL)/Education and Workforce (11/13/2025)—A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of November 10 through November 16, 2025, as “National Caregiving Youth Week” to raise awareness and encourage national recognition of children and adolescents under 18 years of age who serve as a primary or secondary caregiver for family or household members. Cosponsors: 0 Republicans, 5 Democrats.
Veterans
H.R. 6036—Rep. Issa Darrell (R-CA)/Veterans’ Affairs; Armed Services (11/12/2025)—A bill to ensure that certain members of the Armed Forces who served in female cultural support teams receive proper credit for such service. Cosponsors: 1 Republican, 2 Democrats.
H.R. 6026—Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ)/Education and Workforce; Veterans’ Affairs (11/12/2025) —A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Education to submit a report on the availability, accessibility, and affordability of childcare for veteran families. Cosponsors: 1 Republican, 0 Democrats.
Women’s History
S. Res. 498—Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE)/Judiciary (11/10/2025)—A resolution honoring Dr. Jane Goodall and her legacy as an ethologist, conservationist, and activist. Cosponsors: 1 Republican, 5 Democrats.
