Indiana Congressional Bills

passed · Indiana · Senate Jan 29, 2026

SRES 592: A resolution supporting the designation of 2026 as the "International Year of the Woman Farmer" to recognize and honor the critical role of women in agriculture.

This resolution supports the designation of 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer and recognizes the critical role of women in agriculture. The resolution also encourages citizens to celebrate the impact these women have on the food systems and agricultural workforce of the United States by encouraging and empowering women to pursue careers in agriculture and cultivate leadership opportunities.

Deb Fischer (R) · 43 co-sponsors

passed · Indiana · House Jan 26, 2026

HR 6945: Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act

HR 6945 clarifies that states may use federal grants under Section 403 of the Social Security Act to support pregnancy centers meeting specific criteria. These centers must promote protecting both mother and unborn child life while providing services like counseling, pregnancy testing, and material support (e.g., diapers, baby clothes). The bill explicitly prohibits interpreting existing law as barring such funding for eligible centers. It does not create new funding but defines which pregnancy resource organizations qualify for existing grants.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · Indiana · 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

passed · Indiana · Senate Jan 15, 2026

SRES 585: A resolution honoring the life, achievements, and legacy of Ben Nighthorse Campbell.

SRES 585 is a commemorative resolution honoring Ben Nighthorse Campbell, a former U.S. Senator from Colorado and the first Native American to chair the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. It recognizes his military service, Olympic judo career, legislative work (including authoring the National Museum of the American Indian Act), and advocacy for tribal communities. The resolution has no policy impact - it formally expresses the Senate’s respect for his legacy, requests transmission to his family, and directs a moment of silence. It directly affects Campbell’s legacy and family, not any current policy or population. (Note: This is a procedural resolution, not a bill with legislative provisions.)

passed · Indiana · House Jan 13, 2026

HR 909: Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025

HR 909, the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025, modifies how funds from the False Claims Act are deposited into the Crime Victims Fund. It specifies that from 2025 through 2029, certain False Claims Act proceeds (specifically those for qui tam plaintiff payments and government damage reimbursements) cannot be deposited into the fund. This change directly affects the composition of the Crime Victims Fund by excluding these specific revenue streams during the specified period. The bill does not create new benefits or alter victim services; it only adjusts fund allocation rules for existing False Claims Act revenues.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✗ Criminal Justice

Ann Wagner (R) · 327 co-sponsors

passed · Indiana · House Jan 12, 2026

HR 5184: Affordable HOMES Act

This bill repeals federal energy efficiency standards for manufactured housing that were set to take effect in 2022. It specifically nullifies a Department of Energy rule published in May 2022, removing requirements for energy conservation in manufactured homes. The change directly affects manufacturers and buyers of manufactured housing by eliminating these new efficiency mandates. The bill does not establish new standards but removes existing ones from the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment ✗ Housing

passed · Indiana · Senate Jan 7, 2026

SRES 288: A resolution condemning the rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in the United States, including the recent violent assault in Boulder, Colorado, and reaffirming the commitment of the Senate to combating antisemitism and politically motivated violence.

SRES 288 is a Senate resolution condemning recent ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals, including a violent assault in Boulder, Colorado, on June 1, 2025, and other incidents like the attack on Israeli Embassy staff in Washington, D.C., and fires at the Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence. The resolution formally expresses the Senate’s condemnation of these acts as part of a growing pattern of antisemitism and politically motivated violence. It reaffirms the Senate’s commitment to protecting peaceful assembly and religious practice, while urging federal, state, and local law enforcement to thoroughly investigate such incidents and calling on community leaders to publicly oppose antisemitism. This resolution has no legal effect but serves as a formal statement of the Senate’s position.

David McCormick (R) · 40 co-sponsors

passed · Indiana · House Jan 7, 2026

HRES 979: Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

This resolution (HRES 979) appoints Mr. Knott to the House Committee on Ethics, effective January 7, 2026. It is a routine procedural measure to fill a committee seat, directly affecting the composition of the Ethics Committee. The bill contains no policy changes or substantive provisions - only the formal designation of a representative for committee service. This type of resolution is standard practice for committee assignments in the U.S. House of Representatives.

passed · Indiana · House Jan 7, 2026

HRES 977: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to revise the definition of showerhead; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5184) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from enforcing energy efficiency standards applicable to manufactured housing, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6938) making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

HRES 977 is a procedural resolution that sets rules for the House of Representatives to consider three specific bills without procedural delays. It enables debate and voting on H.R. 4593 (which would revise showerhead definitions under energy law), H.R. 5184 (which would prohibit enforcement of energy efficiency standards for manufactured housing), and H.R. 6938 (which would allocate federal funding for fiscal year 2026). The resolution waives objections to these bills and limits debate time to one hour per side for each bill. This resolution itself does not change policy but streamlines the legislative process for these three measures.

passed · Indiana · House Dec 18, 2025

HR 3492: Protect Children’s Innocence Act

HR 3492, the Protect Children’s Innocence Act, makes it a federal crime to perform genital or bodily mutilation or chemical castration on minors under 18, except for specific medical reasons. The bill broadly defines prohibited procedures to include gender transition-related surgeries (like hysterectomies or mastectomies) and medical treatments such as puberty blockers or cross-sex hormones administered to minors. It criminalizes these acts when they occur across state lines, involve payments, or use interstate commerce, while explicitly banning religious tradition as a defense. Exceptions include medically necessary procedures for health emergencies, childbirth, or conditions certified by a physician.

Topics ✗ Healthcare

passed · Indiana · House Dec 16, 2025

HR 1098: To reauthorize the Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program Act of 1994.

HR 1098 reauthorizes the Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program, which engages students aged 9-15 in creating artwork for conservation-themed duck stamps. The bill increases annual funding for the program from $350,000 to $550,000 (2025-2031) and boosts specific allocations for design competitions ($200,000) and habitat conservation ($350,000). It also updates the definition of "State" to properly include Guam in the program's scope. The changes directly affect participating students, state wildlife agencies, and conservation groups receiving program funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education ✓ Environment

passed · Indiana · Senate Dec 15, 2025

S 1591: ARCA Act of 2025

The ARCA Act of 2025 reorganizes the Department of Veterans Affairs' acquisition processes by creating a new Office of Acquisition and Innovation led by an Assistant Secretary for Acquisition and Innovation. It establishes new requirements for managing major acquisition programs (those with estimated life-cycle costs of $250 million or more), including detailed program baselines, independent verification and validation, and approval requirements before advancing to new acquisition phases. The bill also creates a Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation to provide independent analysis on acquisition costs and performance. It gives the VA new authority to enter into "other transactions" with nontraditional contractors to support innovation in veterans' health care. These changes aim to improve the efficiency, accountability, and cost-effectiveness of the VA's acquisition of property, systems, technology, and services.