SRES 800 is a symbolic Senate resolution introduced on August 1, 2024, by a bipartisan group of senators. It condemns the July 13, 2024, attempted assassination of Donald J. Trump at a Butler, Pennsylvania, rally and honors three individuals affected: Corey D. Comperatore (who died shielding his family), David Dutch (critically injured), and James Copenhaver (critically injured). The resolution calls for national unity and civility following the violent incident. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but expresses the Senate's stance on the event.
This Senate resolution (SRES 802) designates August 2024 as "National Catfish Month" to recognize the U.S. catfish industry. It highlights the industry's economic impact - supporting nearly 10,000 jobs and generating over $1.9 billion in annual output - and emphasizes that U.S. farm-raised catfish is the largest domestic seafood product by weight. The resolution also acknowledges workers in the industry and the sustainability of U.S. catfish production. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect but serves to honor the industry's contributions.
SRES 788 is a Senate resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of Carroll County Wabash & Erie Canal, Inc. (a nonprofit organization founded in 1971). It commemorates the group’s efforts to preserve the historic Wabash & Erie Canal - once the second-longest canal in the world - and its role in Indiana’s development. The resolution celebrates the canal as a significant historical landmark and acknowledges the nonprofit’s work maintaining trails, restoring bridges, operating a museum, and offering educational programs. This is a symbolic, non-binding resolution with no new policy or legal effect.
This bill designates the mastodon fossil (genus *Mammut*) as the national fossil of the United States under Title 36 of the U.S. Code. It amends existing law to add "national fossil" to the list of official U.S. symbols, alongside the national anthem, motto, floral emblem, and other designations. The bill has no practical policy impact - it is purely ceremonial and affects no individuals or organizations. It requires no new funding, regulations, or enforcement actions.
HRES 1371 is a House resolution condemning the Biden Administration and Vice President Kamala Harris for failing to secure the U.S. border. It cites statistics including over 9.7 million illegal immigration encounters since 2021 and the end of the Remain in Mexico program as evidence. As a symbolic resolution with no policy changes, it publicly expresses the House's disapproval of current border policies without altering any laws or enforcement actions.
SRES 768 is a Senate resolution passed on July 24, 2024, that congratulates the University of Notre Dame men's lacrosse team for winning the 2024 NCAA Division I National Championship. The resolution specifically recognizes their victory over Maryland on May 27, 2024, marking their second consecutive title and the first back-to-back championship for the team since 2019 and 2021. It directs the Senate to transmit a copy to the university's former president, head coach, and athletics director as a formal acknowledgment of the team's achievement.
This resolution establishes a House task force to investigate the July 13, 2024, attempted assassination of Donald J. Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. The task force, composed of up to 11 members appointed by the Speaker (with minority leader input), will examine actions by federal, state, local, and private entities related to the incident and must issue a final report with recommendations by December 13, 2024. It has standing committee authority to hold hearings, issue subpoenas, and access relevant records, and will terminate 10 days after submitting its report. The task force directly affects the House of Representatives and the entities under investigation.
HJRES 165 is a congressional resolution seeking to block a Department of Education rule issued in April 2024 that updated protections against sex discrimination in schools receiving federal funding. The resolution aims to disapprove this specific rule (published as 89 Fed. Reg. 33474), which would have required schools to address sex-based discrimination in educational programs. If passed, the rule would no longer be in effect, meaning schools would not need to comply with its requirements. This resolution directly affects all schools and educational programs receiving federal financial assistance, as it targets the implementation of the new nondiscrimination standard.
The SAVE Act (HR 8281) requires U.S. citizens to provide documentary proof of citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. It defines acceptable proof as documents like passports, REAL ID-compliant IDs, military IDs, or birth certificates, and mandates that states verify citizenship using information from government agencies like DHS and Social Security. States must establish processes for voters without required documentation to provide an attestation under penalty of perjury. The law also requires states to remove noncitizens from voter rolls when verified evidence shows they're not citizens. This bill directly affects all applicants registering to vote in federal elections and state election officials who must implement these requirements.
This bill requires the HUD Inspector General to provide annual testimony before the House Financial Services Committee and Senate Banking Committee by October 1 each year. The testimony must cover specific areas: efforts to detect fraud/waste, audit and investigation capabilities, program improvement opportunities, and ongoing oversight activities. It directly affects HUD's Inspector General and the designated congressional committees by establishing a formal reporting requirement. The bill does not change HUD programs but mandates regular transparency about oversight work.
S 1258, the "Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2023," requires federal agencies to report annually on large-scale projects that are either significantly delayed or over budget. It applies to covered agencies (executive departments and independent regulatory agencies) and defines "covered projects" as those exceeding $1 billion over original cost estimates or being more than five years behind schedule. The bill mandates detailed reports including project descriptions, cost adjustments, schedule changes, explanations for delays or cost overruns, and details on contractor awards. This legislation focuses solely on transparency requirements for existing projects meeting specific criteria, without altering funding or project execution.
This bill requires lenders using the Uniform Residential Loan Application to add a specific disclaimer below the military service question: "If yes, you may qualify for a VA Home Loan. Consult your lender regarding eligibility." It directly affects military service members and veterans applying for home loans, aiming to increase awareness of VA loan eligibility. The bill mandates this change within six months of enactment and requires a GAO study within 18 months to assess whether at least 80% of lenders include the disclaimer on the form.
