AI on Capitol Hill

Congressional Record: A Blink-and-You-Miss-It Day in Congress


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At AI on Capitol Hill, we use artificial intelligence to increase transparency and engagement with our government. This episode focuses on the Congressional Record from March 18, 2025.

Key Points:
• The House session was brief but introduced a range of new bills and resolutions, including proposals on MLK Day, Medicare home infusion therapy, and a ban on mink farming.
• The Senate held a pro forma session, lasting less than a minute, with no formal business conducted.
• Notable mentions in the Extensions of Remarks included tributes to veterans, local heroes, women in STEM, and international diplomatic figures.
• A resolution was introduced in the House to impeach Judge James E. Boasberg, alongside foreign policy statements on Ukraine and Russia.

In this episode, we break down:
• The procedural workings of Congress, including why some sessions are so short.
• The significance of newly introduced bills and their potential impact.
• How the Extensions of Remarks provide insight into individual lawmakers' priorities.

Our AI-generated summaries make complex governmental activities accessible to all listeners. Join us for an in-depth exploration of how Congress operates and why it matters to you.

Who knows what you might uncover in seemingly boring government documents?

Voice generated by Google NotebookLM, with primary sources from the Congressional Record published on congress.gov.



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AI on Capitol HillBy Shane Pelkey