Illinois Congressional Bills

in committee · Illinois · House Dec 3, 2025

HR 1848: Houthi Human Rights Accountability Act

HR 1848, the Houthi Human Rights Accountability Act, requires the U.S. State Department and USAID to submit three reports within 180 days of enactment: one on Houthi indoctrination efforts in Yemen, one on obstacles to humanitarian aid in Houthi-controlled areas, and one on human rights abuses committed by the Houthis (including child soldier recruitment and enforced disappearances). The bill mandates annual sanctions determinations under existing laws against Houthi members who restrict aid or commit human rights violations. It directly targets the Houthi group (Ansarallah) in Yemen, focusing on accountability for their actions. The legislation expires five years after enactment.

in committee · Illinois · Senate Dec 2, 2025

SCONRES 24: A concurrent resolution recognizing the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords.

This concurrent resolution (SCONRES 24) commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords, signed on December 14, 1995, which ended the Bosnian War. It recognizes the accords' role in halting conflict, ending ethnic cleansing, and establishing peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina, while highlighting Dayton, Ohio's historical role in hosting the negotiations. The resolution reaffirms U.S. support for Bosnia and Herzegovina's sovereignty, EU/NATO partnership, and constitutional reforms, but contains no new laws or direct impacts on any group. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not alter policy or affect any individuals or entities.

in committee · Illinois · House Dec 2, 2025

HRES 920: Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act on November 29, 2025, and recognizing its transformative impact on the education of children with disabilities.

HRES 920 is a ceremonial resolution celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) on November 29, 2025. It recognizes IDEA’s historical impact - establishing the right to free, appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment for children with disabilities - and notes how it transformed access to education after over 1 million children were previously excluded from schools. The resolution does not create new policy or funding; it solely commemorates IDEA’s legacy, honors the students and families it has served, and acknowledges educators and advocates who advanced its implementation. This is a symbolic gesture with no direct effect on current law or services.

Glenn Thompson (R) · 29 co-sponsors

in committee · Illinois · House Dec 2, 2025

HRES 919: Commemorating and supporting the goals of World AIDS Day.

HRES 919 is a non-binding resolution commemorating World AIDS Day (December 1) and supporting global efforts to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic. It encourages achieving "zero new HIV transmissions, zero discrimination, and zero AIDS-related deaths" by 2030, promotes awareness of U=U (Undetectable=Untransmittable) treatment, and urges continued U.S. funding for HIV prevention, treatment, and research programs domestically and globally. The resolution does not create new laws but symbolically affirms support for existing initiatives like PEPFAR and the Ryan White CARE Act, while highlighting disparities affecting communities of color, transgender individuals, and people in the Southern U.S.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Illinois · House Dec 2, 2025

HRES 856: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Department of Agriculture should use its contingency funds and interchange authority to finance the supplemental nutrition assistance program.

HRES 856 is a non-binding resolution expressing the House of Representatives' view that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) should use its existing contingency funds and interchange authority to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for November 2025. The resolution cites that the USDA holds over $5 billion in contingency funds set aside for emergencies and has legal authority under the Department of Agriculture Organic Act to transfer funds between nutrition programs to maintain SNAP benefits. This would directly support approximately 42 million people relying on SNAP, including 16 million children, 8 million seniors, 4 million people with disabilities, and 1.2 million veterans, preventing disruption during a potential funding gap. The resolution does not create new law but urges the administration to use existing resources to ensure continued food assistance.

Suzanne Bonamici (D) · 51 co-sponsors

in committee · Illinois · Senate Dec 2, 2025

S 3302: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act of 2025

S 3302, the Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act of 2025, requires drug manufacturers developing cancer treatments to conduct pediatric-focused research for certain drugs targeting pediatric cancer mechanisms. It amends FDA drug approval processes to mandate molecularly targeted pediatric cancer investigations for drugs with new active ingredients or specific approved combinations, ensuring studies address dosing, safety, and efficacy for children. The bill also extends priority review vouchers (which expedite FDA reviews) for rare pediatric disease treatments until 2030 and mandates GAO studies to evaluate how effectively these incentives spur new pediatric cancer drug development. These changes apply to new drug applications submitted three years after the law's enactment, with reports due to Congress at 6, 8, and 10 years.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Markwayne Mullin (R) · 37 co-sponsors

in committee · Illinois · Senate Dec 2, 2025

S 3307: Inspector General Access Act of 2025

This bill reorganizes procedural rules for Inspector General (IG) investigations within the Department of Justice (DOJ). It removes specific language that previously restricted IG access to certain allegations involving DOJ personnel, streamlining the investigation process. The key change eliminates an exception clause in existing law, allowing IGs to investigate all DOJ personnel allegations without that prior limitation. This affects how DOJ investigations are conducted but does not create new policies or change substantive rights. (Procedural bill; summary focuses on specific legal reorganization.)

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

in committee · Illinois · Senate Dec 2, 2025

S 2042: Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2025

The Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2025 would maintain existing protections for designated roadless areas within the National Forest System by prohibiting new road construction, reconstruction, or logging in those areas. It directly affects National Forest lands managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service, where the Roadless Rule already restricts such activities. The bill’s key mechanism requires the Secretary of Agriculture to enforce these current restrictions without adding new limitations. This policy change preserves existing protections for watersheds, wildlife habitats, recreation opportunities, and culturally significant sites within these roadless areas.

Topics ✓ Environment ✗ Transportation

Maria Cantwell (D) · 30 co-sponsors

in committee · Illinois · House Dec 2, 2025

HR 6349: Migrant Due Process Protection Act

The Migrant Due Process Protection Act (HR 6349) would require immigration judges to allow non-citizens in removal proceedings (who are not held in government custody) to request virtual hearings via video or phone. Judges must approve such requests and ensure virtual formats do not disadvantage the individual. This directly affects people facing deportation who are not currently detained by immigration authorities. The bill adds a new procedural option for remote hearings without changing legal standards or outcomes.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Immigration ✓ Technology

in committee · Illinois · House Dec 2, 2025

HR 6367: Social Security Data Transparency Act

HR 6367, the Social Security Data Transparency Act, requires the Social Security Administration (SSA) to publish specific operational data monthly on a public website. It mandates detailed reporting on key metrics including first-contact resolution rates, customer satisfaction across service channels (like phone calls), 800-number performance (call wait times, success rates), processing times for old age/survivors benefits and disability claims, and system outage information. The bill also requires a live tracker for the 800-number showing real-time call wait times and caller volume. This directly affects the SSA’s reporting obligations and provides the public with transparent access to SSA service performance data. The law focuses on making SSA operations more visible through concrete, regularly updated metrics.

in committee · Illinois · House Dec 2, 2025

HR 6356: Artificial Intelligence Civil Rights Act of 2025

The Artificial Intelligence Civil Rights Act of 2025 requires developers and deployers of AI systems that make decisions affecting "consequential actions" (such as employment, housing, healthcare, education, and credit) to conduct pre-deployment evaluations and annual impact assessments by independent auditors. The bill mandates transparency requirements including clear disclosures to individuals about how AI is used in decision-making, establishes a right to human alternatives for significant AI-driven decisions, and prohibits discrimination based on protected characteristics like race, gender, or disability. It creates enforcement mechanisms through the Federal Trade Commission, state attorneys general, and private lawsuits, with penalties including civil penalties of up to 4% of annual revenue. The act also requires developers to provide explanations for AI-driven decisions and sets standards for data collection to prevent harm and ensure fairness in critical life areas.

Topics ✓ Housing ✓ Labor & Employment ✓ Technology

Yvette D. Clarke (D) · 29 co-sponsors

in committee · Illinois · House Dec 2, 2025

HR 6358: Veteran Education Empowerment Act

HR 6358, the Veteran Education Empowerment Act, creates a federal grant program to help colleges establish or improve dedicated Student Veteran Centers. These centers provide veterans, active-duty service members, and their families with lounge space, benefits counseling, academic support, and mental health services. Institutions must serve significant numbers of veterans and have sustainability plans to qualify for grants, with funding capped at $500,000 per institution over four years. The bill directly affects colleges serving veterans and aims to address challenges like isolation and transition difficulties through centralized campus support.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

Lois Frankel (D) · 42 co-sponsors

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