🇺🇸 Daily Digest of Congress – May 1, 2025

Digest 01 May 2025

📰 Your Straightforward Update from Capitol Hill

Hey everyone! 👋 Here’s what happened in Congress on May 1st, 2025 — no political spin, no confusion, just the facts in plain English. Let’s get into it 👇

🏛️ Senate Summary:

🛑 The Senate voted to block two new federal regulations:

·       ❄️ One would have required stricter energy efficiency standards for commercial refrigerators.

·       🌫️ The other would have changed how certain polluters are classified under the Clean Air Act.

Both proposals were rejected by narrow but clear majorities.

🏆 College Sports Recognition:

·        🏀 A resolution was passed to honor the UConn Women’s Basketball Team, who won the NCAA National Championship on April 6, 2025, defeating South Carolina 82–59. This was their 12th national title, the most in NCAA women’s history!

·       🤸‍♀️ Another resolution celebrated the Oklahoma Women’s Gymnastics Team, who won the NCAA National Championship on April 19, 2025, marking their 7th title and confirming their dominance in the sport.

👔 The Senate also advanced the nomination of Frank Bisignano to lead the Social Security Administration. The final confirmation vote is set for Tuesday, May 6.

🧑‍⚖️ Committee Activity:

🪖 The Armed Services Committee held hearings for several top Department of Defense roles, including:

·       Under Secretary of the Air Force

·       Assistant Secretary of Defense

·       Under Secretary for Nuclear Security

They also approved over 850 military officer promotions. 🇺🇸

🌊 The Banking Committee focused on flood insurance reform, reviewing a bill that would hold local communities more accountable when flood damage keeps happening in the same areas. The goal? Smarter use of federal funds and stronger long-term protection.

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