Kansas Congressional Bills

passed · Kansas · Senate Oct 6, 2025

SRES 432: A resolution to designate September 9, 2025, as "National World War II Italian Campaign Remembrance Day", and to recognize the sacrifices made by American and Allied soldiers who liberated Italy from German occupation during World War II.

SRES 432 designates September 9, 2025, as "National World War II Italian Campaign Remembrance Day" to honor American and Allied soldiers who liberated Italy from German forces during World War II. The resolution specifically recognizes the September 9, 1943, landings at Salerno (Operation Avalanche) as the start of mainland Italy's liberation, acknowledging the campaign's 602-day duration and heavy casualties (including 150,000 U.S. service members). It urges Americans to observe the day through education and reflection, supporting efforts to preserve historical sites like U.S. cemeteries in Italy. As a symbolic resolution, it has no legal effect but formally commemorates the campaign’s significance and sacrifices.

Topics ✓ Veterans

passed · Kansas · Senate Oct 6, 2025

SRES 433: A resolution expressing support for the contributions and achievements of student parents in seeking and completing a postsecondary education and designating September 2025 as "National Student Parent Month".

SRES 433 is a symbolic Senate resolution expressing support for student parents - individuals with children enrolled in college - and designating September 2025 as "National Student Parent Month." It does not create new laws or provide funding but formally acknowledges the challenges these 3.14 million students face, including high rates of food/housing insecurity and balancing work, childcare, and studies. The resolution highlights that student parents (55% are people of color, 52% report food insecurity, and 51% attend community colleges) contribute significantly to higher education despite systemic barriers. This designation aims to raise awareness of their needs without enacting concrete policy changes.

Topics ✓ Education

passed · Kansas · Senate Oct 6, 2025

SRES 434: A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 5 through October 11, 2025, as "National 4-H Week".

SRES 434 is a resolution expressing the U.S. Senate's support for designating October 5-11, 2025, as "National 4-H Week." It recognizes the 4-H youth development program - which serves nearly 6 million young people nationwide through hands-on learning in health, science, and leadership - as a key initiative of the Cooperative Extension System and the Department of Agriculture. The resolution does not create new laws or impose requirements but symbolically acknowledges 4-H's role in empowering youth with leadership skills and community engagement opportunities.

John Boozman (R) · 38 co-sponsors

passed · Kansas · Senate Oct 6, 2025

SRES 422: A resolution recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of September 2025 as "PCOS Awareness Month".

SRES 422 is a non-binding Senate resolution recognizing polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) as a serious health condition affecting many women and girls. It formally supports designating September 2025 as "PCOS Awareness Month" to raise public and medical awareness about PCOS and its related health risks, including infertility, diabetes, heart disease, and mental health challenges. The resolution urges improved diagnosis, treatment, and research but does not create new laws or allocate funding. Introduced by Senators Warren, Fischer, Blumenthal, and others, it serves solely as an awareness tool without legal force.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · Kansas · House Sep 19, 2025

HRES 719: Honoring the life and legacy of Charles Charlie James Kirk.

HRES 719 is a House resolution honoring Charles "Charlie" James Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA who was assassinated on September 10, 2025. The resolution condemns his assassination and all political violence, extends condolences to his family, and calls on Americans to reject violence while promoting civil discourse. It specifically recognizes Kirk's legacy as a defender of constitutional principles and his role in inspiring youth through free speech and faith-based civic engagement. As a commemorative resolution, it does not enact policy changes but formally expresses the House's stance on honoring his life and legacy.

Mike Johnson (R) · 196 co-sponsors

passed · Kansas · House Sep 19, 2025

HR 1047: GRID Power Act

The GRID Power Act requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to create new rules within 180 days that streamline the process for connecting new "dispatchable power" projects - like natural gas plants or battery storage - to the electricity grid. It allows transmission providers (such as utilities and grid operators) to propose prioritizing these projects in the interconnection queue if they demonstrate how the projects improve grid reliability or resilience, with public input required before submission. FERC must review such proposals within 60 days and approve or deny them, while also mandating regular reports on grid conditions and periodic rule updates every five years to address evolving challenges. This bill directly affects transmission providers and new power project developers by accelerating connections for reliable energy sources that help prevent blackouts.

Troy Balderson (R) · 17 co-sponsors

passed · Kansas · Senate Sep 16, 2025

SRES 391: A resolution condemning the assassination of Charlie Kirk and honoring his life and legacy.

SRES 391 is a symbolic Senate resolution condemning the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a conservative campus advocate and founder of Turning Point USA, who was killed on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University. The resolution expresses the Senate’s strongest condemnation of the killing, extends condolences to his family (including his wife Erika and two children), and honors his work promoting civil discourse on college campuses. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create policy changes or affect any individuals through legislative action.

Mike Lee (R) · 54 co-sponsors

passed · Kansas · House Sep 16, 2025

HR 5100: To extend the SBIR and STTR programs, and for other purposes.

HR 5100 extends the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs through fiscal year 2026, instead of ending on September 30, 2025. This bill directly affects small businesses and research institutions that rely on federal funding for research and development through these programs. The key mechanism is updating expiration dates across multiple program provisions in the Small Business Act to maintain funding authority and program operations for one additional year. The extension does not alter program eligibility, funding levels, or core requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Technology

Roger Williams (R) · 18 co-sponsors

passed · Kansas · House Sep 15, 2025

HR 3486: Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025

HR 3486, the Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025, increases penalties for certain immigration violations under the Immigration and Nationality Act. It raises the mandatory prison term for unlawful entry (Section 275) from 2 to 5 years and adds new provisions for aliens who commit crimes after entry. For reentry after removal (Section 276), it increases the base penalty to up to 10 years imprisonment, with enhanced penalties of up to 15 years for those with prior drug or violent crime convictions, and mandatory minimums of 10 years or more for those with prior aggravated felonies, multiple removals, or prior convictions for serious crimes. The bill directly affects noncitizens who enter the U.S. illegally or reenter after being removed, with penalties applying to specific categories of prior criminal conduct.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice ✗ Immigration

passed · Kansas · House Sep 9, 2025

HR 2591: Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025

The Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025 requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to update regulations within two years to encourage pilots and air traffic controllers to seek mental health care and disclose conditions without fear of losing medical clearance. It mandates annual reviews to improve the medical clearance process for mental health conditions - such as approving additional safe medications, enhancing examiner training, and reducing backlogs - and allocates $13.74 million yearly (2026-2029) to hire more aviation medical examiners. The bill also directs the FAA to implement recommendations from a mental health rulemaking committee and fund a public campaign to reduce stigma around mental health care in aviation. These provisions aim to support aviation workers' well-being while streamlining safety-related medical evaluations.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment ✓ Transportation

Sean Casten (D) · 43 co-sponsors

passed · Kansas · Senate Aug 1, 2025

SRES 363: A resolution solemnly marking the one-year anniversary of the attempted assassination of President Donald J. Trump, condemning the multiple attempts against the President's life, condemning those who incite violence against political officials, and honoring the victims of the shooting.

This resolution commemorates the one-year anniversary of the July 13, 2024, attempted assassination of President Donald J. Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. It condemns the attack and other threats against political officials, honors victims Corey D. Comperatore (who died shielding his family), David Dutch, and James Copenhaver (who were injured), and expresses gratitude to first responders. The resolution also condemns incitement of violence against elected officials and calls for unity against political violence. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or policies but formally states the Senate’s position.

Eric Schmitt (R) · 27 co-sponsors

passed · Kansas · Senate Aug 1, 2025

S 911: Chief Herbert D. Proffitt Act of 2025

This bill amends the Public Safety Officers' Death Benefits Program to include retired law enforcement officers who die or become permanently disabled due to targeted attacks related to their past service. It adds a new eligibility provision (Section 1201(p)) defining "retired law enforcement officer" and covering injuries from attacks specifically motivated by their former role. The law applies retroactively to pending claims and new filings after enactment, with exceptions for cases occurring before 2012. It directly affects retired officers whose service led to targeted violence, expanding their access to death and disability benefits under existing federal law.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Labor & Employment