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in committee · Illinois · House Sep 26, 2025

HRES 768: Original Resolution Honoring Alpha Phi Alpha

HRES 768 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. on its 118th anniversary. The resolution formally recognizes the fraternity's founding in 1906, its mission of promoting leadership and academic excellence, and its service to communities across the globe. It specifically commends the organization for its historical role in civil rights advocacy and community programs like voter engagement and youth education initiatives. This resolution has no policy impact - it is a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the House of Representatives to the fraternity.
Al Green (D) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · Illinois · House Sep 26, 2025

HR 5604: National Guard Proper Use Act

HR 5604, the National Guard Proper Use Act, prohibits military and National Guard personnel from being ordered to enforce federal immigration laws. It adds new sections to military law (Title 10 for active forces and Title 32 for the National Guard), explicitly stating members cannot be directed to perform duties related to immigration enforcement. This directly affects military commanders who might attempt to assign such tasks and ensures National Guard members remain focused on their core missions, not civilian immigration enforcement. The bill references the Posse Comitatus Act (18 U.S.C. §1385), a longstanding law that limits military involvement in domestic law enforcement. It clarifies existing legal boundaries without creating new programs or funding.
Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits National Guard from enforcing federal immigration laws, limiting state cooperation with federal enforcement - aligns with immigrant protection indicators95% confidence
Andrea Salinas (D) · 32 co-sponsors
in committee · Illinois · House Sep 26, 2025

HR 5572: Help FEDS Act

HR 5572, the Help FEDS Act, ensures federal employees who must work during government shutdowns (but aren't paid due to the shutdown) can access unemployment benefits through their state's program. The bill requires states to allow these "excepted" employees to apply for and receive unemployment compensation during fiscal years 2026-2027, while also mandating repayment if they later receive pay under a separate federal provision. The federal government will reimburse states 100% of the unemployment benefits paid to these employees plus related administrative costs, funded from the Unemployment Trust Fund. This directly affects federal workers performing emergency work during shutdowns and state unemployment systems managing these claims.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands unemployment benefits access for federal employees during shutdowns, protecting income during unpaid work periods.95% confidence
Sarah Elfreth (D) · 37 co-sponsors
in committee · Illinois · House Sep 26, 2025

HR 5599: To prohibit the removal of Federal employees during any lapse in discretionary appropriations, and for other purposes.

This bill prevents federal agencies from terminating employees during a government shutdown caused by a lapse in discretionary funding. It prohibits removals of civil service employees at any agency affected by a funding gap, and if an employee is wrongfully removed, they can return to their job with back pay once funding resumes. The law directly protects all federal employees covered by the civil service system during shutdowns. It applies automatically to any funding lapse, requiring automatic reinstatement without needing separate legal action.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPrevents wrongful termination of federal employees during funding gaps, ensuring job security and back pay - directly protects workers' employment rights during shutdowns.95% confidence
Johnny Olszewski, Jr. (D) · 73 co-sponsors
in committee · Illinois · House Sep 26, 2025

HR 5605: Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act of 2025

This bill requires home medical devices like blood pressure monitors and sleep apnea machines to include nonvisual accessibility features (such as screen readers or audio feedback) so blind or low-vision users can operate them independently and safely. It sets a standard that devices must be as effective for these users as for sighted individuals, applying to Class II/III devices cleared under FDA's 510(k) process for home use. The FDA must issue proposed regulations within one year and final rules within two years of enactment, with manufacturers needing to comply one year after the final rule takes effect. Devices may qualify for waivers only if compliance would cause a "fundamental alteration" or "undue hardship" for the manufacturer, though the bill emphasizes accessibility can often be integrated without extra cost during design.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates accessible medical devices for blind users, improving independent healthcare access and safety, directly aligning with patient access indicators.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates nonvisual accessibility features in medical devices, promoting digital equity for disabled users through inclusive tech design.95% confidence
Janice D. Schakowsky (D) · 26 co-sponsors
in committee · Illinois · House Sep 26, 2025

HR 5591: RESIDE Act

The RESIDE Act establishes a federal grant program to convert vacant, unsafe commercial or industrial buildings (like abandoned warehouses or hotels) into affordable housing. It provides up to $100 million annually for competitive grants to local governments and community organizations to renovate these properties into "attainable housing" for low-to-moderate income households (earning up to 120% of local median income). Priority is given to projects in economically distressed areas, designated opportunity zones, or communities with housing plans addressing specific needs. The program requires grants to fund property acquisition, renovation, and community land trusts, with a final report to Congress on its impact on housing access, blight removal, and local tax bases.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $100M annually for affordable housing grants, directly increasing federal funding for public housing services and supporting fiscal management of essential community programs.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill funds $100M annually to convert vacant buildings into affordable housing for low-to-moderate income households, directly advancing housing access and development.95% confidence
Sam T. Liccardo (D) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Illinois · House Sep 26, 2025

HR 5594: Protect Your PIN Act of 2025

This bill amends the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022 to clarify and expand law enforcement support for identity theft cases. It defines "identity theft" as criminal acts involving unauthorized use of another person's identifying details (like Social Security numbers or bank info), and adds "identity theft" to existing federal grant programs for local police to investigate cybercrimes. These grants will now fund investigations into identity theft alongside other cybercrimes. The bill directly affects local law enforcement agencies receiving these grants and victims of identity theft by improving enforcement resources. (Note: The title "Protect Your PIN" is misleading; the bill focuses on identity theft definitions and funding, not PIN security.)
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAdds identity theft to federal cybercrime grant programs, expanding law enforcement resources for investigations under criminal justice framework.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExpands federal grants for identity theft investigations, enhancing data privacy protections against cybercrime by funding law enforcement efforts.95% confidence
Kristen McDonald Rivet (D) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · Illinois · House Sep 26, 2025

HR 5603: Emergency Responder Protection Act

The Emergency Responder Protection Act (HR 5603) prohibits U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers from conducting immigration enforcement actions within 1,000 feet of protected emergency response locations - such as hospitals, shelters, disaster relief sites, or evacuation routes - except in clear cases of immediate danger to life or national security. It requires officers to consult supervisors in real-time if circumstances are unclear, mandates detailed annual reports to Congress on any enforcement near these sites, and creates penalties for violations, including barring evidence from removal proceedings. The law specifically exempts rare, premeditated arrests of terrorism suspects or individuals posing extraordinary public safety threats, with prior written approval. This directly affects ICE and CBP officers, requiring them to adjust operations near active emergency scenes.
Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits ICE/CBP enforcement near hospitals/shelters, limiting federal immigration actions in sensitive areas. Aligns with restricting enforcement cooperation to protect immigrant access to emergency services.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits immigration enforcement near emergency response workplaces (hospitals, shelters), enhancing workplace safety for emergency responders, a key labor & employment safety component.85% confidence
Emily Randall (D) · 14 co-sponsors
in committee · Illinois · House Sep 26, 2025

HR 5612: Cost-of-Living Fairness Act

This bill allows individuals applying for government benefits to deduct certain insurance costs from their reported income when determining eligibility. It covers auto insurance for vehicle owners, home/renter insurance, and flood insurance for primary residences. These deductions apply to both federal programs (like SNAP or Medicaid) and state/local programs receiving federal funding. The change directly affects people seeking assistance by reducing their counted income for benefit calculations.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllows insurance cost deductions, reducing counted income for benefits eligibility, providing tax relief for lower-income individuals.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly applies to Medicaid eligibility, reducing counted income to expand access to healthcare benefits by increasing qualification thresholds.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands eligibility for government benefits (SNAP/Medicaid) by allowing insurance cost deductions, reducing counted income for low-income individuals. This supports financial stability for workers facing cost-of-living challenges.75% confidence
Rashida Tlaib (D) · 12 co-sponsors
in committee · Illinois · House Sep 26, 2025

HR 2605: SAVES Act

The SAVES Act (HR 2605) creates a 5-year pilot program where the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) awards competitive grants to nonprofit organizations to provide service dogs to veterans with specific disabilities. It directly affects veterans with covered conditions like blindness, mobility impairments, PTSD, traumatic brain injury, or other disabilities deemed appropriate for service dog assistance by the VA. Key provisions include: grants capped at $2 million per nonprofit (with $10 million annually authorized), no fees charged to veterans, VA-provided lifetime veterinary insurance for the dogs, and requirements for nonprofits to train veterans and maintain humane animal standards. The program aims to expand access to service dogs as a support tool for veterans managing qualifying disabilities.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides funding for service dogs to veterans with disabilities, directly improving healthcare access and support for mental and physical health conditions.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransFunds service dogs for veterans with disabilities via VA grants, expanding healthcare benefits and support services for covered conditions like PTSD and mobility impairments.95% confidence
Morgan Luttrell (R) · 76 co-sponsors
in committee · Illinois · House Sep 23, 2025

HCONRES 51: To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities that have not been authorized by Congress.

HCONRES 51 directs the President to withdraw U.S. military forces from hostilities against Venezuela and designated terrorist organizations (transnational criminal groups listed as Foreign Terrorist Organizations or Specially Designated Global Terrorists) without congressional authorization. It applies to military actions since February 20, 2025, including recent Caribbean operations referenced in the bill's findings. The resolution invokes the War Powers Resolution, requiring removal of forces when no declaration of war or specific statutory authorization exists. It explicitly excludes self-defense against sudden attacks but mandates withdrawal for unapproved military engagement.
Ilhan Omar (D) · 23 co-sponsors
in committee · Illinois · House Sep 23, 2025

HRES 764: Recognizing the continuing disparities in Black youth mental health access and treatment.

HRES 764 is a symbolic House resolution recognizing persistent disparities in mental health access and treatment for Black youth. It cites alarming statistics, including a 149% rise in suicide rates among Black adolescents (2007-2023) and higher rates of suicide attempts among Black high school students. The resolution calls on the current administration to continue previous efforts addressing these disparities, incorporate recommendations from the Congressional Black Caucus’s "Ring the Alarm" report, and protect the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) as an independent agency. It does not create new laws or allocate funds but serves as a formal acknowledgment of the crisis and a request for policy continuity.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill addresses mental health access disparities for Black high school students, directly impacting educational access and student well-being as part of K-12 support systems.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly recognizes mental health access disparities for Black youth and calls for continued efforts to address them, aligning with supporting mental health services and improving patient access.92% confidence
Bonnie Watson Coleman (D) · 21 co-sponsors
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