Indiana Congressional Bills

in committee · Indiana · House Oct 28, 2025

HR 5843: Shutdown Student Loans for Feds Act

HR 5843, the "Shutdown Student Loans for Feds Act," would pause federal student loan payments for eligible federal employees and certain contractors during any government shutdown lasting 14+ days. It prevents interest from accruing on these loans during the pause and counts the paused months toward loan forgiveness eligibility under existing programs. The bill also requires credit agencies to treat paused payments as if they were made on time. This applies to shutdowns occurring in fiscal year 2026 or later, with retroactive effect covering shutdowns starting September 30, 2025, and potential refunds for payments made during those periods.

in committee · Indiana · House Oct 28, 2025

HR 5849: USCP Act

HR 5849, the USCP Act, ensures Capitol Police officers continue receiving pay during government shutdowns. It directs funds from the Treasury to cover Capitol Police salaries and expenses if discretionary funding lapses after the bill's enactment. This directly affects U.S. Capitol Police employees, guaranteeing they are paid even when the federal government is partially closed. The bill provides a specific funding mechanism to prevent pay interruptions during shutdowns. It does not alter Capitol Police duties or create new requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

Shomari Figures (D) · 21 co-sponsors

in committee · Indiana · House Oct 28, 2025

HR 5867: Plant-Powered School Meals Pilot Act

HR 5867, the Plant-Powered School Meals Pilot Act, creates a federal grant program to help schools serve 100% plant-based meal options. It authorizes $10 million for grants to school food authorities (specifically those serving 50%+ students eligible for free/reduced-price meals) over three years to cover staff training, meal preparation, community partnerships, and procurement from underserved farmers. The bill also establishes a separate $2 million pilot to reimburse schools for nondairy beverage substitutions for students with dietary needs, prioritizing schools with high lactose intolerance rates. Both pilots require annual reporting on participation, meal counts, and fund usage, with final reports submitted to Congress.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Indiana · House Oct 28, 2025

HR 5862: American Energy Independence and Affordability Act

The American Energy Independence and Affordability Act extends multiple clean energy tax credits that were set to expire between 2025 and 2026. It specifically extends residential clean energy credits through 2034, clean electricity investment credits for wind and solar through 2032, and clean vehicle credits for electric vehicles through 2032. The bill also reinstates special rates for sustainable aviation fuel and modifies requirements for energy-efficient home improvements. These provisions directly affect homeowners installing solar panels, businesses investing in clean energy infrastructure, and manufacturers producing clean energy equipment.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy ✓ Environment ✓ Transportation

Mike Thompson (D) · 128 co-sponsors

in committee · Indiana · House Oct 28, 2025

HR 5840: Feed the Community Act

This bill amends the tax code to allow businesses to claim charitable tax deductions for donating specific food-related equipment to hunger-relief organizations. It creates a new category called "qualified property," covering fully functional food storage equipment (like industrial freezers), transportation vehicles (delivery trucks), and meal preparation tools (industrial ovens, packing machinery). Donors can deduct up to 25% of the equipment's fair market value, with annual limits of $500 for transport equipment and $15,000 for preparation equipment. The changes apply to tax years beginning after December 31, 2025, and only affect donations to organizations whose primary mission is distributing food to people in need.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Indiana · House Oct 28, 2025

HR 5850: GRAD Act

The GRAD Act (HR 5850) prevents colleges from changing or ending a student's enrollment status if federal financial aid under Title IV is delayed due to a government shutdown. It directly affects students receiving federal aid and the institutions that award it. The bill amends the Higher Education Act to require schools to maintain enrollment status during disruptions caused by lapses in government funding. This ensures students aren’t penalized for aid delays beyond their control during shutdowns.

Topics ✓ Education

Shomari Figures (D) · 19 co-sponsors

in committee · Indiana · House Oct 28, 2025

HR 689: FREE Act

The FREE Act (HR 689) requires federal agencies to replace slow, discretionary permitting processes with a streamlined "permitting by rule" system for certain permits. Under this system, applicants would certify compliance with written standards (instead of lengthy agency reviews) and receive a permit automatically after 180 days if the agency doesn’t act. Agencies must first report on their current permitting processes and identify which permits can transition to this model, with deadlines for submissions and implementation. This directly affects federal agencies issuing permits (e.g., environmental or construction permits) and applicants seeking them, aiming to reduce delays and costs while allowing agencies to audit and enforce compliance after permits are granted.

Topics ✓ Energy ✗ Environment ✓ Housing

Celeste Maloy (R) · 19 co-sponsors

in committee · Indiana · Senate Oct 27, 2025

S 3056: Combatting the Persecution of Religious Groups in China Act

This bill directs the U.S. government to consider Chinese officials responsible for religious freedom abuses as subject to sanctions under existing U.S. law. It requires the State Department to support programs promoting religious freedom in China and monitor Chinese government actions targeting religious minorities. The bill also urges Congress to designate China as a "country of particular concern" for religious freedom, call for the release of detained religious prisoners, and strengthen diplomatic efforts with international partners on this issue. It specifically addresses abuses against groups including Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, and others facing restrictions in China.

in committee · Indiana · House Oct 24, 2025

HRES 832: Expressing support for the designation of the week of October 19 through 25, 2025, as "National Chemistry Week".

HRES 832 is a symbolic resolution expressing the U.S. House of Representatives' support for designating October 19-25, 2025, as "National Chemistry Week." It recognizes chemistry's role in everyday life (from food and medicine to energy) and promotes public engagement with science, technology, engineering, and math education. The resolution specifically commends the American Chemical Society for organizing the 36th annual event, which focuses on themes like "The Hidden Life of Spices" and aims to inspire youth - especially underrepresented groups - to pursue STEM careers. As a non-binding ceremonial resolution, it has no legislative effect or policy changes.

in committee · Indiana · House Oct 24, 2025

HRES 833: Honoring the extraordinary life, leadership, and legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall.

HRES 833 is a non-binding resolution passed by the U.S. House of Representatives to honor Dr. Jane Goodall, a renowned primatologist, conservationist, and advocate for wildlife protection. The resolution recognizes her groundbreaking chimpanzee research at Gombe Stream, her founding of the Jane Goodall Institute and Roots and Shoots program (which engages youth in environmental action globally), and her decades-long advocacy for ethical animal treatment and conservation. It commemorates her legacy following her passing on October 1, 2025, and extends condolences to her family and affiliated organizations. This resolution has no legal effect but serves as a symbolic tribute to her global environmental impact.

Mike Quigley (D) · 19 co-sponsors

in committee · Indiana · House Oct 24, 2025

HRES 827: Expressing support for the recognition of October 26, 2025, as Intersex Awareness Day, and supporting the goals and ideals of Intersex Awareness Day.

This resolution expresses the U.S. House of Representatives' support for recognizing October 26, 2025, as Intersex Awareness Day, which honors intersex individuals - those with natural variations in physical sex characteristics (such as anatomy, hormones, or chromosomes) that differ from typical male or female bodies. It affirms the day’s goals of promoting bodily autonomy and addressing issues like nonconsensual medical procedures on intersex children. The resolution encourages federal agencies, schools, and organizations to observe the day through educational activities that increase public awareness and support for the intersex community. It does not create new laws or policies but symbolically aligns with existing federal actions promoting nondiscrimination and health equity for intersex people.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Becca Balint (D) · 20 co-sponsors

in committee · Indiana · House Oct 24, 2025

HR 5814: Natural Gas Export Expansion Act

This bill streamlines approval for natural gas exports by creating an expedited process under the Natural Gas Act. It removes the requirement for formal approval orders when exporting to Canada or Mexico. Exports to nations under U.S. sanctions or designated by the President/Congress for national security reasons are excluded from the expedited process. The bill directly affects natural gas exporters seeking to expand international sales, primarily changing the application and approval procedures for foreign markets.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment

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