Legislative Activity

The American Beef Labeling Act of 2025 amends the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to mandate country-of-origin labeling (MCOOL) for beef and ground beef. It requires the United States Trade Representative, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, to find a way to reinstate MCOOL for beef in compliance with World Trade Organization rules. The changes to beef labeling will take effect within one year of enactment.

This resolution formally appoints the Republican party members to serve on key Senate committees for the 119th Congress, including committees on Environment and Public Works, Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, the Judiciary, and others. It designates the chairs and members, ensuring these committees can begin their work. These appointments will stand until successors are chosen.

This resolution formally designates the Republican party members for specific committees in the Senate for the 119th Congress, including Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; Energy and Natural Resources; Aging; and Small Business and Entrepreneurship. It names the chairs and members of each committee, establishing the Republican representation and leadership within these key Senate bodies. The appointments will stand until successors are chosen.

This resolution designates the Republican Party's membership on various Senate committees for the 119th Congress. It specifies the chairs and members for key committees, including Appropriations, Armed Services, Finance, and Judiciary. The resolution ensures the Republican Party's representation and leadership roles within these important legislative bodies. This structure will remain in place until successors are appointed.

This concurrent resolution outlines the procedures for the Joint Session of Congress on January 6, 2025, to count the electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United States. It specifies the time, location, presiding officer, and roles of tellers from both the House and Senate. The resolution also describes the process of reading, tallying, and officially declaring the electoral votes, ensuring the results are recorded in the journals of both houses.

This concurrent resolution extends the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, allowing it to continue organizing the Presidential and Vice Presidential inauguration. The committee will retain its original powers and authority, beginning January 3, 2025. Additionally, it will maintain the authorization to use the Capitol's rotunda and Emancipation Hall for inaugural proceedings and ceremonies.

This resolution sets the daily meeting time for the Senate to 12:00 PM, providing a standard schedule for Senate proceedings. This ensures consistency unless an alternative time is agreed upon.

This resolution formally elects Robert M. Duncan as the Secretary for the Majority of the Senate.

This resolution establishes a joint congressional committee to inform the President that both the Senate and House of Representatives have assembled a quorum. The committee will notify the President that Congress is prepared to receive any communications they wish to deliver.

This resolution informs the House of Representatives of the Senate's election of Jackie Barber as its Secretary.

This resolution formally notifies the President of the United States of the Senate's election of Charles E. Grassley as President pro tempore.

This resolution informs the House of Representatives about the Senate's selection of Jennifer A. Hemingway as the new Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper.

This resolution formally elects Jackie Barber as the Secretary of the Senate. Her term will commence on January 3rd, 2025.

This resolution formally elects Jennifer A. Hemingway of Georgia as the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate. This position is responsible for maintaining order and security within the Senate chamber.

This resolution formally informs the President of the United States that Jennifer A. Hemingway has been elected as the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.

This resolution informs the House of Representatives that the Senate has enough members present to conduct business. It directs the Secretary to notify the House that a quorum of the Senate has been assembled and is ready to proceed.

This resolution formally notifies the President of the United States that the Senate has elected Jackie Barber as the new Secretary of the Senate.

This resolution elects Senator Charles E. Grassley from Iowa to serve as President pro tempore of the Senate. The President pro tempore is the second-highest-ranking officer of the Senate.