Arizona Congressional Bills

in committee · Arizona · House Nov 7, 2025

HR 5950: Keep SNAP and WIC Funded Act of 2025

This bill ensures continuous funding for SNAP (food assistance) and WIC (nutrition program for mothers/children) during government funding gaps. It authorizes emergency Treasury funds to cover SNAP/WIC benefits and reimburse states for costs if Congress fails to pass regular appropriations for the Department of Agriculture by September 30, 2025. The funding covers missed payments retroactively from September 30, 2025, through the bill’s enactment date, and continues until either regular appropriations pass or September 30, 2026. It directly affects low-income households relying on these programs and state agencies administering them during funding lapses.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

Jahana Hayes (D) · 101 co-sponsors

in committee · Arizona · House Nov 7, 2025

HR 5973: Stop Excessive Force in Immigration Act of 2025

This bill, HR 5973, requires federal immigration enforcement personnel to follow strict limits on force use, including proportional application, mandatory de-escalation efforts, and prohibitions on equipment like flash bangs or rubber bullets except for specific public safety threats. It mandates body-worn and vehicle cameras for all operations, with footage retained for one year (three years for force incidents or complaints), and grants affected individuals the right to inspect recordings. The law also requires annual training on force policies, First Amendment compliance, and racial bias avoidance, while demanding detailed quarterly reports to Congress on force usage, assaults on agents, and equipment approvals. These provisions directly affect all federal immigration agents conducting enforcement actions, aiming to increase transparency and accountability during operations.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Technology

Scott H. Peters (D) · 112 co-sponsors

in committee · Arizona · House Nov 7, 2025

HR 5962: To authorize the Department of Justice and the Department of State to provide law enforcement and intelligence technical assistance, training, capacity building, and advisory support to the Government of Ukraine to achieve the exchange of prisoners of war, the release of civilian detainees, and the return of forcibly transferred Ukrainian children, and for other purposes.

This bill authorizes the U.S. Department of Justice and Department of State to provide Ukraine with law enforcement technical assistance, training, and advisory support focused on recovering forcibly transferred Ukrainian children and addressing related abductions. Key provisions include training in biometric identification, open-source intelligence, and secure communications; medical and psychological rehabilitation services for affected children; and coordination with NGOs and Ukrainian authorities to investigate and prosecute cases. The assistance directly supports Ukraine’s government, child protection services, and the children themselves who were abducted or forcibly transferred by Russia. Reports to Congress detail funding, assistance types, and efforts to align international sanctions.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Technology

in committee · Arizona · Senate Nov 6, 2025

S 3143: HOPE Act

S 3143 (HOPE Act) allows the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security to temporarily permit certain veterans outside the United States to enter for medical care. It specifically targets veterans who were ordered removed or voluntarily departed the U.S. and need healthcare covered under the VA's Chapter 17 (38 U.S.C. § 1701-1730). The Secretary may grant case-by-case, temporary entry under specific conditions - requiring the veteran to be a qualified veteran seeking VA care and not subject to certain criminal exclusions (e.g., violent crimes with 5+ years imprisonment). Parole does not count as immigration admission, and veterans must return after receiving care. This bill directly affects eligible veterans outside the U.S. seeking VA healthcare access.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

in committee · Arizona · Senate Nov 6, 2025

S 3147: Keep Head Start Funded Act of 2025

This bill ensures uninterrupted funding for Head Start programs in fiscal year 2026 by appropriating necessary funds from the Treasury if regular or continuing appropriations for that year are not enacted by September 30, 2026. It directly affects Head Start programs and the children and families they serve by preventing service disruptions during funding gaps. The key mechanism requires funding to continue under the same conditions as fiscal year 2025 (as established by the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025) until either regular appropriations are passed, a specific appropriations resolution is enacted, or September 30, 2026. The bill does not create new funding but maintains current levels to avoid program interruptions.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

Tammy Baldwin (D) · 33 co-sponsors

in committee · Arizona · Senate Nov 6, 2025

S 3142: I–VETS Act

S 3142 (I-VETS Act) requires U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to automatically identify immigrants who served in the U.S. Armed Forces (active duty or active reserve status) when they apply for immigration benefits or face enforcement proceedings. It mandates DHS to annotate immigration records to reflect military service and track outcomes for these individuals. The bill explicitly prohibits using this military service information for immigration removal proceedings. This directly affects immigrant veterans and applicants seeking benefits, creating a system to recognize their service within immigration processing.

Topics ✓ Immigration ✓ Veterans

in committee · Arizona · Senate Nov 6, 2025

S 3144: Veterans Visa and Protection Act of 2025

S 3144, the Veterans Visa and Protection Act of 2025, creates a program to help noncitizen veterans who were removed from the U.S. or face removal proceedings return as permanent residents. It requires the government to reopen removal cases for eligible veterans (noncitizens who served honorably and weren’t removed for certain serious crimes) and adjust their status to permanent residency within 180 days of the bill’s enactment. The bill also prohibits removing noncitizen veterans for any reason except a "crime of violence" and ensures they regain access to military and veterans benefits they lost due to removal. This directly affects noncitizen veterans in immigration proceedings or who were deported, providing a clear pathway to legal status and benefits.

Topics ✓ Immigration ✓ Veterans

in committee · Arizona · Senate Nov 5, 2025

S 3106: No Nuclear Testing Without Approval Act

This bill requires the U.S. government to obtain congressional approval before conducting any explosive nuclear testing, directly affecting the President and Defense Department. It mandates that the President submit a detailed 180-day notice to Congress - including reasons for testing, alternatives considered, and state engagement - before proceeding. Congress must then pass a joint resolution with a two-thirds vote in both chambers to approve testing for "technical need" (e.g., nuclear weapon safety), or if another country tests first. The bill explicitly excludes subcritical experiments and fusion tests from the definition of "explosive nuclear testing."

in committee · Arizona · House Nov 5, 2025

HR 5922: Improving Accessibility Through Microtransit Act

This bill establishes a 5-year federal grant program to improve accessible microtransit services for people with disabilities or mobility impairments, particularly wheelchair users. It provides up to $3 million per grant to eligible state/local governments, tribes, or transit agencies to fund wheelchair-accessible vehicles, driver training, technology, and services in areas lacking accessible transportation. Priority is given to projects addressing accessibility gaps, creating economic benefits (like job access), and ensuring low-income users can access services without smartphones or credit cards. The program requires interior camera systems on vehicles for safety and applies standard labor rules to funded projects, with $20 million authorized for the pilot.

Topics ✓ Transportation

passed · Arizona · Senate Nov 4, 2025

SRES 482: A resolution recognizing the week of November 3 through November 7, 2025, as "National Veterans Small Business Week".

SRES 482 is a ceremonial Senate resolution recognizing November 3-7, 2025, as "National Veterans Small Business Week." It does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges veteran-owned small businesses, which employ nearly 3.3 million people and generate over $952 billion in annual sales. The resolution expresses support for these businesses and appreciation for veterans' entrepreneurship, while highlighting the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship’s annual observance of this week. It has no direct impact on regulations, funding, or veteran business operations.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Joni Ernst (R) · 62 co-sponsors

in committee · Arizona · House Nov 4, 2025

HRES 858: Impeaching James E. Boasberg, United States District Court Chief Judge for the District of Columbia, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

HRES 858 is a resolution by the U.S. House of Representatives to impeach Chief Judge James E. Boasberg of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. It alleges he abused his authority by issuing "frivolous" nondisclosure orders that prevented Members of Congress from being notified of legal process and covered conservative organizations and individuals. These orders, the resolution claims, violated constitutional protections for Congress and a federal law (2 U.S.C. § 6628) safeguarding Senate communications. The resolution would send the impeachment charge to the U.S. Senate for trial, seeking removal from office.

Brandon Gill (R) · 22 co-sponsors

in committee · Arizona · House Nov 4, 2025

HR 5904: To amend the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to provide an exception to the parole fee for the parole of an alien for a sacred Tribal or religious ceremony, cultural exchange, or celebration, and for other purposes.

This bill creates a temporary exception to the parole fee for non-citizens (aliens) entering the U.S. for sacred Tribal or religious ceremonies, cultural exchanges, or celebrations. During a two-year period starting from enactment, eligible aliens must undergo a background check, submit a written request to the Secretary of Homeland Security, be enrolled in a tribal cultural program operated by a federally recognized tribe with trust land near the Southwest border, and pay a $200 fee instead of the standard fee. The exception applies only when the Secretary determines the entry would provide a significant public benefit. It directly affects non-citizens seeking to participate in these cultural events and federally recognized tribes operating such programs.

Topics ✓ Immigration

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