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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 25, 2026

HRES 1082: Recognizing 250 years of Polish-American friendship and reaffirming the interest of the United States of America in the democracy, sovereignty, prosperity, and security of Poland.

HRES 1082 is a symbolic resolution recognizing 250 years of Polish-American friendship and affirming U.S. support for Poland’s democracy, sovereignty, prosperity, and security. It specifically calls for continued U.S. military stationing in Poland to support defense coordination and training with Polish forces, and expresses gratitude for Poland’s historical and ongoing partnership, including recent support for Ukraine. The resolution highlights key milestones like Poland’s NATO membership, defense investments, and refugee assistance for Ukrainians. As a non-binding resolution, it does not change laws but formally strengthens diplomatic recognition of the alliance.
Marcy Kaptur (D) · 11 co-sponsors
in committee · Illinois · House Feb 25, 2026

HRES 1077: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee, as an entity of the United States Postal Service, should issue a commemorative stamp in honor of Charity Adams Earley.

HRES 1077 is a non-binding resolution expressing the House of Representatives' support for the U.S. Postal Service to honor Lieutenant Colonel Charity Adams Earley with a commemorative stamp. It directly requests the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee (part of the USPS) to recommend such a stamp to the Postmaster General. The resolution highlights Adams Earley’s historic role as the first Black officer in the Women’s Army Corps (WAC), her leadership of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion during WWII, and her post-war advocacy for Black leadership development. This resolution does not create new law or funding but formally urges the USPS to recognize her legacy through a postage stamp.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill honors veteran service via commemorative stamp, directly aligning with recognition indicator for support.95% confidence
Joyce Beatty (D) · 22 co-sponsors
in committee · Illinois · House Feb 25, 2026

HRES 1084: HIV is Not a Crime Day Resolution

HRES 1084 designates February 28 as "HIV is Not a Crime Awareness Day" to address the criminalization of people living with HIV. The resolution calls for ending state laws that impose harsh penalties or criminalize consensual acts based solely on HIV status - regardless of transmission risk, intent, or disclosure - and notes these laws disproportionately impact Black and brown communities, Black women, and transgender women. It urges education for law enforcement and communities, removal of outdated HIV criminalization laws, and increased support for HIV prevention, testing, treatment, and care programs. The resolution does not create new laws but advocates for policy changes to align with current medical understanding and reduce stigma.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEnds criminalization of HIV status, reduces unjust penalties, and addresses racial disparities in criminal justice through legislative reform.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnds criminalization of HIV status, removing legal barriers to healthcare access and protecting patient rights for marginalized groups.85% confidence
Mark Pocan (D) · 12 co-sponsors
in committee · Illinois · House Feb 25, 2026

HRES 1078: Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the "Defend the Spend" freeze on child care payments to all States, Tribes, and Territories.

HRES 1078 is a procedural resolution requesting the President and Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary to provide specific documents to the House of Representatives. It seeks records related to the December 2025 "Defend the Spend" freeze on child care funding, including communications about the freeze, payment delays, social media posts alleging fraud, and related legal analyses. The resolution specifically targets documents concerning the freeze's impact on States, Tribes, and Territories receiving child care funds under federal programs. The request requires these documents to be submitted within 14 days of the resolution's adoption. This is a congressional oversight measure, not a policy change, focused on transparency around an existing funding freeze.
Judy Chu (D) · 18 co-sponsors
in committee · Illinois · House Feb 25, 2026

HRES 1080: Original Black History Month Resolution of 2026

HRES 1080 is a symbolic resolution recognizing and celebrating Black History Month 2026, focusing on its theme "A Century of Black History Commemorations." It highlights historical figures and events central to Black history, including Carter G. Woodson’s founding of Negro History Week (the precursor to Black History Month), Juneteenth, and key moments like the 1865 Charleston commemoration. The resolution emphasizes how Black history commemorations counter historical erasure and affirm Black contributions to U.S. history, referencing figures like Mary McLeod Bethune and W.E.B. Du Bois. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no binding effect but aims to raise awareness of Black achievements through official recognition.
Al Green (D) · 82 co-sponsors
in committee · Illinois · House Feb 25, 2026

HR 7676: Career-Connected Learning Pathways Act of 2026

This bill requires states to create and maintain searchable online directories of career and technical education programs. Each directory must list programs by school district, industry focus, and credentials earned, using open, standardized data formats that work together. States must update the directories annually and include details like course sequences, work-based learning opportunities, and evidence linking programs to local job market needs. These directories directly affect state education agencies and school districts operating career training programs under the Perkins Act.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires states to create searchable directories for career education programs, enhancing student access to job-aligned pathways and program transparency.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentLinks career education programs to local job market needs, improving workforce readiness and employment outcomes through standardized program directories.85% confidence
Jennifer L. McClellan (D) · 13 co-sponsors
in committee · Illinois · House Feb 25, 2026

HR 7689: Earl N. Williams, Sr., First Chance Act

This bill amends the Higher Education Act to create "basic and emergency supplemental living assistance grants" for first-year undergraduate students participating in their institution's student support services program. Basic grants cover anticipated expenses (like tuition or housing) for completing their first academic year, while emergency grants address unexpected costs (such as childcare, transportation, or personal needs) that could disrupt their studies. Grants are capped at $500 for the 2027-2028 academic year, with future limits adjusted annually using the Consumer Price Index. Institutions must allocate these funds without reducing existing non-Federal support and may use up to 2% of allocated program funds for these grants.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates grants to cover student living expenses, preventing disruptions and supporting higher education access and retention.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly includes housing as a covered expense for student grants, providing financial support for housing costs under student aid program.80% confidence
Danny K. Davis (D)
in committee · Illinois · House Feb 25, 2026

HR 7684: SCOPE Act of 2026

The SCOPE Act of 2026 directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to conduct a study and issue guidance for specific industrial facilities, referred to as "direct emitters," regarding the calculation and reporting of their "scope 3 emissions." Scope 3 emissions are defined as indirect greenhouse gas emissions resulting from activities throughout a company's upstream and downstream value chain. Within one year of the bill's enactment, the EPA Administrator must publish comprehensive guidance for these direct emitters. This guidance will include recommended reporting thresholds, standardized calculation methodologies, advice on monitoring frequency, data quality assurance, and recordkeeping requirements for these indirect emissions.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill requires EPA to study and guide reporting of scope 3 emissions, advancing climate accountability and supporting clean energy transition through better emissions tracking.75% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill directs EPA to establish guidance for reporting scope 3 emissions, strengthening environmental transparency and climate accountability through enhanced emissions tracking.85% confidence
Donald S. Beyer, Jr. (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Illinois · House Feb 25, 2026

HR 7692: Supreme Court Ethics and Investigations Act

This bill establishes two new offices within the Supreme Court: an Office of Ethics Counsel and an Office of Investigative Counsel, both authorized by the Chief Justice. The Ethics Counsel office would provide guidance to justices and their spouses on judicial ethics matters including financial disclosures, gift acceptance, political activity, and conflicts of interest, while the Investigative Counsel office would review and investigate ethics complaints filed by congressional leaders against justices. Both offices would be staffed by experienced attorneys with competitive salaries, and the Investigative Counsel would have subpoena power to compel testimony and evidence during investigations. The bill also requires annual reports on ethics advice given and mandates that investigation findings be submitted to the Chief Justice and made available to congressional committees.
Daniel S. Goldman (D) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · Illinois · House Feb 25, 2026

HR 7705: Tribal Tax and Investment Reform Act of 2026

This bill, the Tribal Tax and Investment Reform Act of 2026, treats federally recognized Indian tribes and Alaska Native entities as states for specific tax purposes, allowing them to issue tax-exempt bonds and maintain employee pension plans under the same rules as state governments. It creates a new $175 million annual tax credit allocation for investments in tribal areas, expands existing employment tax credits, and clarifies how tribal general welfare benefits and trust funds are treated for federal assistance programs. The legislation also establishes uniform fiduciary standards for tribal pension plans, provides technical assistance for tribal area investments, and ensures tribal areas qualify for certain affordable housing tax incentives.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax credits and treats tribes as states for tax purposes, advancing fiscal management and investment in tribal areas.85% confidence
Gwen Moore (D) · 14 co-sponsors
in committee · Illinois · House Feb 25, 2026

HR 7678: Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act

HR 7678, the Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act, prohibits federal funding for state or local databases that track lawfully owned firearms or their owners. The bill allows federal funding for databases recording lost or stolen firearms but bans it for databases listing legal gun ownership. This means states cannot use federal money to create or maintain systems that compile information about legally owned guns. The bill directly affects state and local governments that rely on federal funds for firearm ownership databases.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill restricts federal funding for law enforcement databases tracking legal firearms, limiting data collection capabilities for criminal justice agencies.75% confidence
Paul A. Gosar (R) · 97 co-sponsors
in committee · Illinois · House Feb 25, 2026

HR 7703: Stop Illegal Alien Cops Act

The Stop Illegal Alien Cops Act amends federal law to modify exemptions for government entities regarding firearms. Currently, federal, state, and local government agencies are generally exempt from many federal prohibitions when acquiring or supplying firearms for official use. This bill would remove that exemption for specific prohibitions, making it unlawful for government entities to provide firearms to or employ individuals who are unlawfully in the United States. Additionally, the bill removes the
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill restricts law enforcement by prohibiting government entities from employing or arming individuals unlawfully in the US, limiting police operational capacity.75% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts government entities from employing individuals unlawfully in the US and removes firearm exemptions for such individuals, limiting protections for immigrants.95% confidence
Mary E. Miller (R) · 23 co-sponsors
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