Illinois Congressional Bills

failed · Illinois · House Jan 22, 2026

HCONRES 68: To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.

HCONRES 68 would require the President to remove U.S. military forces from Venezuela unless Congress has explicitly authorized their use through a declaration of war or a specific law. This applies to any U.S. Armed Forces currently stationed in Venezuela without such authorization. The resolution is based on the War Powers Resolution, which mandates congressional oversight of military deployments. It directs the immediate withdrawal of unapproved forces without adding new time limits or conditions.

James P. McGovern (D) · 126 co-sponsors

in committee · Illinois · House Jan 22, 2026

HRES 1018: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that protecting and advancing the rights of women and girls in the Republic of Haiti is critical to the success of Haiti's transition from crisis and its future stability, condemning the failure to center women's leadership and distinct needs to date, and calling for urgent measures to secure all human rights of women and girls in Haiti.

HRES 1018 is a resolution calling for the U.S. government and international partners to prioritize women's rights in Haiti's crisis response. It specifically demands ensuring at least 30% of Haiti's leadership positions (including security, humanitarian, and election roles) are held by women, funding services for gender-based violence survivors, and requiring gender-disaggregated data collection in all aid programs. The resolution also urges rebuilding U.S. Women, Peace, and Security programs and mandates that all policies address women's distinct needs in Haiti's transition. This resolution directly affects U.S. foreign policy implementation and Haiti's transitional government, emphasizing that women's inclusion is critical for stability.

Yvette D. Clarke (D) · 52 co-sponsors

passed · Illinois · House Jan 22, 2026

HRES 375: Expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as Renewable Fuels Month to recognize the important role that renewable fuels play in reducing carbon impacts, lowering fuel prices for consumers, supporting rural communities, and lessening reliance on foreign adversaries.

HRES 375 is a symbolic resolution designating May 2025 as "Renewable Fuels Month" to recognize renewable fuels' role in reducing carbon emissions, lowering consumer fuel prices, supporting rural economies, and decreasing reliance on foreign energy sources. The resolution expresses the House's support for this designation without creating new laws or funding. It highlights renewable fuels' economic contributions (e.g., jobs, GDP impact) and environmental benefits as context for the recognition, but does not alter existing policies. As a non-binding resolution, it has no direct legal effect on consumers, industries, or government programs.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

in committee · Illinois · House Jan 22, 2026

HR 7220: COINTELPRO Full Disclosure Act

This bill requires federal agencies to fully disclose all COINTELPRO records to the public within 6 months of enactment, with a 25-year deadline for records that can't be disclosed immediately. It establishes a COINTELPRO Records Review Board to review records that might need to be withheld for national security or privacy reasons, and mandates that government offices notify victims or their families before disclosure. The bill creates a public collection of these records at the National Archives, with specific guidelines for partial disclosure or summaries when full disclosure would cause harm. The Review Board has 4 years to complete its work, with a possible 1-year extension, and must report annually on its progress.

in committee · Illinois · House Jan 22, 2026

HR 7231: Lobbyist Loophole Closure Act

HR 7231, the "Lobbyist Loophole Closure Act," expands who must register as lobbyists under the 1995 Lobbying Disclosure Act. It closes a loophole by requiring consultants who provide legislative, political, or strategic counseling to support lobbying contacts to register as lobbyists themselves - previously, such advisors could avoid registration. The bill also lowers the threshold for registration from 20% to 10% of an individual’s time spent on lobbying activities. These changes directly affect lobbying firms, consultants, and their clients who previously used "counseling" services to evade disclosure requirements. The law applies to lobbying contacts made on or after its enactment date.

in committee · Illinois · House Jan 22, 2026

HR 7230: Buying American Cotton Act of 2026

This bill creates a tax credit for businesses selling products made with U.S.-grown cotton. The credit equals 24% of the cotton's market value if processed only in the U.S. or in countries with U.S. trade deals, or 18% for other processing locations. To qualify, cotton must be digitally traced from U.S. farms to finished products and certified by the USDA as meeting origin requirements. It directly affects clothing and textile manufacturers selling qualifying products in the U.S. market.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Illinois · House Jan 22, 2026

HR 7223: Language Access for All Act of 2026

The Language Access for All Act of 2026 requires federal agencies to ensure meaningful access to government services for people with limited English proficiency (LEP). Agencies must translate vital documents into languages commonly spoken in the U.S. (based on Census data), provide multilingual digital tools, interpretation services, and use bilingual staff as an alternative to professional interpreters. Each agency must create a language access plan within one year, detailing how it will serve LEP populations - including during emergencies - and annually certify compliance with technical standards. Noncompliance is treated as discrimination under civil rights law, with enforcement by the Department of Justice.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Immigration ✓ Technology

Grace Meng (D) · 32 co-sponsors

in committee · Illinois · House Jan 22, 2026

HR 7206: Farm and Family Relief Act

HR 7206, the Farm and Family Relief Act, provides direct financial assistance to agricultural producers facing market challenges during the 2025 crop year. It establishes one-time payments for eligible crop producers (including wheat, corn, soybeans, and cotton) when expected costs exceed expected returns, with payment limits based on farming income (capping at $125,000 or $250,000 depending on farming income percentage). The bill allocates $5 billion for specialty crop producers, $500 million for timber industry assistance, and $330 million for sugar beet producers through cooperative block grants. Additionally, it delays certain cost-shift provisions in food assistance programs and terminates specific tariff-imposing executive orders.

Angie Craig (D) · 30 co-sponsors

in committee · Illinois · House Jan 22, 2026

HR 7199: Gerald’s Law Act

HR 7199, the Gerald’s Law Act, expands burial benefits for veterans who die at home while receiving VA hospice care. It adds a new eligibility category allowing burial allowances for veterans who were in VA hospice care at home *only if* they previously received VA hospital or nursing home care. The bill amends existing law to include this scenario under the veterans' burial allowance program. This change directly affects veterans receiving VA hospice care at home after prior VA facility-based care, ensuring they qualify for burial benefits similar to those who die in VA facilities. The policy change takes effect as if included in the 2020 Veterans Health Care Act.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

in committee · Illinois · House Jan 22, 2026

HR 7227: Mental Health and MAMA Act of 2026

HR 7227, the Mental Health and MAMA Act of 2026, eliminates cost-sharing (like copays or deductibles) for mental health and substance use treatment services during pregnancy and for one year after childbirth. It directly affects pregnant and postpartum individuals covered by group health plans or individual insurance policies, requiring these plans to cover such services with no out-of-pocket costs from pregnancy diagnosis through the 12-month period following birth. The law applies to in-network providers and includes telehealth services, with implementation delayed until two years after enactment. It amends key laws including the Public Health Service Act, ERISA, and the Internal Revenue Code to standardize this coverage requirement across health insurance systems. This policy change aims to improve access to care during a critical health period without altering existing coverage definitions.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Gwen Moore (D) · 25 co-sponsors

in committee · Illinois · House Jan 22, 2026

HR 7190: To end detention and electronic monitoring, and redirect funding to community-based wrap-around services.

HR 7190 would end immigration detention and electronic monitoring by requiring the immediate release of all detained noncitizens on their own recognizance within six months and repealing all federal laws authorizing detention. It prohibits using federal funds for detention facilities, ankle monitors, or immigration enforcement activities after specific deadlines (six months for monitors, two years for detention contracts). Instead, it establishes a new grant program to fund community-based wrap-around services - including housing, healthcare, mental health support, legal aid, and job training - provided voluntarily by non-profit organizations without surveillance or data sharing with federal agencies. The bill directly affects noncitizens currently held in detention or under electronic monitoring.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Immigration

in committee · Illinois · House Jan 21, 2026

HRES 515: Commemorating the 90th birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama on July 6, 2025, as "A Day of Compassion", and expressing support for the human rights, religious freedom, and cultural and linguistic protection of the Tibetan people.

This resolution designates July 6, 2025, as "A Day of Compassion" to commemorate the 90th birthday of the Dalai Lama. It expresses congressional support for the Tibetan people's human rights, religious freedom, and cultural/linguistic protections. The resolution affirms that decisions about Tibetan Buddhist religious leadership - including the selection of a future Dalai Lama - must be made by Tibetan Buddhist authorities, not the Chinese government. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a symbolic expression of support through congressional recognition.

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