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All 12,852 Active 11,742 In committee 11,726 Passed 934 Signed 156 Failed 17

in committee · Illinois · Senate Dec 9, 2025

S 1088: World War II Women's Memorial Location Act

This bill specifies the location for a World War II Women's Memorial already authorized by law. It directs that the memorial, honoring over 18 million women who worked on the home front during WWII, be placed on federal land in Washington, D.C. Specifically, it allows the memorial to be situated either in "Area I" on the National Mall (as defined by a 2003 map) or within the National Mall's "Reserve" area. The bill does not create new policy or change memorial requirements - it only clarifies the physical location on federal land.

in committee · Illinois · House Dec 9, 2025

HR 6518: SAF Act

This bill extends and increases tax credits for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) producers. It raises the credit rate from 20 cents to 35 cents per gallon for certain SAF facilities and from $1.00 to $1.75 per gallon for others, while requiring SAF to meet ASTM International standards and exclude palm oil or petroleum-derived sources. The credit period is extended from ending in 2029 to 2033, applying to fuel produced after December 31, 2025. The bill directly affects SAF producers meeting these specific criteria, aiming to incentivize cleaner fuel production for the aviation industry.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy ✓ Environment ✓ Transportation

in committee · Illinois · House Dec 9, 2025

HR 6528: Tracking and Restricting Adversarial Circumvention of Embargoes Act of 2025

This bill requires the Director of National Intelligence to submit a report within 180 days of enactment detailing China's purchases of Iranian oil and financial transactions supporting Iran's ballistic missile program since 2020, including how China uses shell companies and transshipment points to avoid sanctions. The report must cover assessments of these activities and be sent to Congress and the Treasury Department. Six months after the report is submitted, the Treasury Secretary must determine whether China is engaging in sanctionable activities and report that finding to Congress. The bill directly affects U.S. government agencies (National Intelligence Director, Treasury, and Congress) and targets China's circumvention of sanctions on Iran.

in committee · Illinois · House Dec 9, 2025

HR 6521: Immigration Court Due Process Protection Act of 2025

This bill prohibits Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officers from arresting or detaining immigrants at immigration court facilities during hearings or while arriving/departing for hearings, except with a judicial warrant. It applies to all pending immigration cases, appeals, and motions to reopen, covering anyone whose removal order isn't final. Exceptions allow arrests only to prevent imminent threats to life, safety, or national security. The bill also requires DHS to report scheduled check-in arrests to the Inspector General and mandates annual oversight reports to Congress on compliance.

Topics ✓ Immigration

in committee · Illinois · House Dec 9, 2025

HR 6533: Military in Law Enforcement Accountability Act

The Military in Law Enforcement Accountability Act requires the President to submit detailed justification to Congress before the military provides support to civilian law enforcement, including specific budget, timeline, and funding details, with a 30-day limit on such support unless Congress approves a longer period through a specific joint resolution process. It prohibits Department of Defense personnel (including military members) from holding civilian law enforcement positions concurrently, with limited exceptions for reserve members who must recuse during active duty. The bill also removes the military's authorization to deploy for "civil disturbances" without the new approval process and establishes a private right for individuals or governments to sue the federal government for violations. This directly affects the Department of Defense, military support to local police agencies, and DoD personnel's dual employment policies.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

Sam T. Liccardo (D) · 31 co-sponsors

in committee · Illinois · House Dec 9, 2025

HR 6193: Social Security Emergency Inflation Relief Act

This bill provides a one-time $200 monthly payment to eligible Social Security, SSI, railroad retirement, and veterans disability/pension beneficiaries during January-June 2026. It directly affects individuals receiving these specific benefits who reside in U.S. states, territories, or the District of Columbia, with payments delivered through existing benefit channels. Key provisions include treating these payments as non-income for tax and program eligibility purposes, prohibiting double payments for multiple benefits, and ensuring payments cannot be offset or assigned. The payments expire by July 2026, and the bill includes specific administrative funding for implementation.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Veterans

in committee · Illinois · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SRES 533: A resolution condemning white supremacy, hate, and antisemitism, and efforts to give a platform to these dangerous ideologies.

SRES 533 is a non-binding Senate resolution condemning white supremacy, hate, and antisemitism, with specific focus on the promotion of these ideologies by white supremacist Nick Fuentes and his platforming by Tucker Carlson. It highlights Fuentes' Holocaust denial, antisemitic conspiracy theories (like the "Great Replacement" myth), and use of dog whistles, while criticizing Carlson for hosting Fuentes without challenge and Heritage Foundation's Kevin Roberts for defending such views. The resolution urges all elected officials and leaders to reject these ideologies whenever they occur, and affirms condemnation of Nazism and the Holocaust. As a formal expression of Senate opinion, it does not create new laws but serves as a public stance against harmful rhetoric.

in committee · Illinois · House Dec 8, 2025

HR 3309: Autonomy for All Disabled Veterans Act

HR 3309, the Autonomy for All Disabled Veterans Act, increases financial assistance for disabled veterans needing home modifications. It raises the maximum benefit amount for home improvements from $6,800 to $10,000 and for structural alterations from $2,000 to $10,000 under Section 1717(a) of Title 38, U.S. Code. The bill also establishes an automatic annual inflation adjustment based on construction cost index changes, starting each fiscal year. These changes directly affect disabled veterans who qualify for home health services through the VA, applying to those who first apply for benefits after the bill's enactment date.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Veterans

in committee · Illinois · House Dec 5, 2025

HRES 934: Supporting the recognition of November 2025 as "Carbon Monoxide Action and Awareness Month" and promoting nationwide education, prevention, and detection efforts to protect United States families from carbon monoxide poisoning.

HRES 934 is a symbolic resolution designating November 2025 as "Carbon Monoxide Action and Awareness Month" to promote public safety. It does not create new laws or funding but encourages nationwide education, prevention, and detection efforts to protect families from carbon monoxide poisoning. The resolution urges all U.S. households to install and maintain certified carbon monoxide alarms, test them regularly, and recognize poisoning symptoms. It specifically highlights that 36% of homes lack detectors and emphasizes collaboration between government agencies, health organizations, and communities to reduce risks. This resolution directly affects all U.S. residents, particularly vulnerable groups like children and the elderly, by advancing existing prevention strategies.

in committee · Illinois · House Dec 5, 2025

HR 6497: Temporary Immigration Judge Integrity Act

HR 6497, the Temporary Immigration Judge Integrity Act, establishes specific rules for appointing temporary immigration judges to handle cases while permanent judges are being hired. It limits temporary judges to 6-month terms (renewable up to four times for a maximum of 24 months), requires them to have at least 10 years of immigration law experience (e.g., former judges, DOJ attorneys, or experienced administrative law judges), and mandates 8 weeks of initial training plus weekly training unless they recently served as permanent judges. The bill also requires the Attorney General to oversee caseloads and performance, ensuring temporary judges have the same authority as permanent judges but emphasizing they should not replace permanent positions. This directly affects immigration courts and the temporary judges appointed under these new standards.

in committee · Illinois · House Dec 5, 2025

HR 6429: Expanding Cybersecurity Workforce Act of 2025

The Expanding Cybersecurity Workforce Act of 2025 establishes a new program under CISA to promote cybersecurity careers to underrepresented groups, including racial and ethnic minorities, veterans, formerly incarcerated individuals, people with disabilities, older adults (40+), and those from low-income or nontraditional educational backgrounds (like community colleges or HBCUs). The program requires CISA to tailor outreach to regional needs, partner with schools, unions, and community organizations, and report annually on workforce impact. It authorizes $20 million annually for fiscal years 2026-2031 to support these efforts, aiming to diversify the cybersecurity workforce through targeted recruitment and training.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Labor & Employment ✓ Technology ✓ Veterans

Shontel M. Brown (D) · 30 co-sponsors

in committee · Illinois · Senate Dec 4, 2025

SRES 530: A resolution condemning the pardon of ex-Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez.

This Senate resolution (SRES 530) condemns former President Trump's 2025 pardon of Juan Orlando Hernández, Honduras' former president convicted of drug trafficking conspiracy. It commends U.S. prosecutors and jurors who secured Hernández's 45-year prison sentence for his role in a major cocaine trafficking operation involving over 400 tons of drugs and bribes, including $1 million from a drug lord. The resolution states the pardon undermines U.S. anti-drug trafficking efforts and the rule of law, though it has no legal effect. As a symbolic statement, it does not change laws or policies.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice