HCONRES 29 is a non-binding congressional resolution supporting the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, a 2015 UN climate pact adopted by 196 nations. It expresses Congress's backing for the President's action to withdraw the United States from this international climate agreement, which aims to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions. The resolution does not change U.S. policy or require new action - it merely states legislative support for the existing withdrawal effort. It directly affects U.S. participation in global climate negotiations but has no legal force.
Hot Foods Act of 2025 This bill expands the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to permit the use of SNAP benefits to purchase hot foods or hot food products ready for immediate consumption.
HR 2357, the Food Secure Strikers Act of 2025, removes a restriction that previously barred workers on strike from receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The bill amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to eliminate language making workers ineligible for SNAP "as a result of being on strike," ensuring striking workers are not automatically denied food assistance during labor disputes. This change directly affects workers participating in strikes who would otherwise lose access to SNAP benefits. The key mechanism updates the eligibility rules to prevent SNAP ineligibility solely due to strike participation.
HR 2924, the NATO Burden Sharing Enforcement Act, would deny U.S. visas to nationals of NATO member countries that fail to spend at least 2% of their gross domestic product on national defense. The bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to add this defense spending requirement as a condition for visa eligibility. It directly affects citizens of NATO nations not meeting the 2% threshold, potentially restricting their ability to travel to the United States. The provision would be enforced by the Secretary of Homeland Security under updated immigration law.
HR 2947, the Deafblind DATA Act, requires the U.S. Census Bureau to publish an annual data table starting in 2026 showing individuals who reported both hearing and vision loss in the American Community Survey. The table will include demographic details (sex, race, age) and economic factors (employment, education, income, poverty status) for people in each state, without revealing personal identifiers. This bill directly addresses the lack of centralized data on the deafblind population (estimated at 10,000 children and 40,000 adults by the National Center on Deafblindness), which currently prevents accurate service planning. The Census Bureau must also report to Congress within 180 days on feasibility of expanding such data collection. The Act does not change existing services but aims to improve understanding of this population's needs through better data.
This bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to explicitly include accounting education as part of a well-rounded K-12 curriculum. It requires schools to develop and strengthen programs teaching accounting, including increasing access to high-quality accounting courses for students from groups historically underrepresented in accounting careers. The key provision inserts specific language into existing law, directing schools to promote accounting career awareness and expand course availability through grade 12. This directly affects K-12 students, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, by making accounting education a recognized component of career-focused learning.
The Middle Class Savings Act adjusts the income thresholds that determine tax rates for capital gains, raising the income levels at which higher tax rates apply. Specifically, it increases the breakpoints for all income brackets - such as raising the threshold from $77,200 to $103,350 for the lowest bracket - so more taxpayers with capital gains income will pay lower tax rates. This change directly affects individuals and households earning capital gains income who fall within these adjusted income ranges. The policy modifies how capital gains are taxed under current law, applying the same income brackets used for regular income to capital gains tax calculations. The amendments take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.
HJRES 92 is a congressional disapproval resolution targeting a specific regulatory rule. It seeks to block a rule issued by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) on September 25, 2024 (89 Fed. Reg. 78207), which outlined procedures for reviewing bank merger applications under the Bank Merger Act. If passed, this resolution would make the OCC's rule "have no force or effect," preventing it from being implemented. The resolution directly affects the federal process for reviewing bank mergers but does not change existing law or create new requirements.
HRES 329 is a symbolic resolution commemorating the second anniversary of three separate shootings in Louisville, Kentucky, on April 10 and 15, 2023. It honors the victims (including five killed at Old National Bank, one at Jefferson Community and Technical College, and two at Chickasaw Park) and expresses support for impacted families and communities. The resolution reaffirms the House’s commitment to addressing gun violence but does not create new laws or policy changes. It is a non-binding gesture of remembrance and solidarity with Louisville residents affected by these tragedies.
HR 2885, the Bank Loan Privacy Act, amends the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to require the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to follow a specific process before deleting or modifying credit data. The bill mandates that the CFPB issue a rule through advance notice and comment, detailing exactly what data changes it plans to make and how those changes will protect privacy interests. This applies directly to the CFPB’s handling of consumer credit data, not to borrowers or lenders. The key provision is a new procedural requirement for transparency in data modifications, ensuring the public understands the Bureau’s actions. It does not change credit terms or consumer rights but alters how the CFPB manages its data.
HR 2880 provides due process protections for federal employees who are promoted to career positions (in the competitive service, excepted service, or Senior Executive Service) and serve under a probationary period. It requires these employees to be covered by existing federal employment laws, including special protections for Department of Veterans Affairs staff. The bill also allows employees removed from such positions between January 20, 2025, and the law's enactment to be reinstated to their former or equivalent role with backpay. Political appointees are excluded from these protections and reinstatement provisions.
HR 2837 establishes an Advisory Council under the Department of Health and Human Services to improve access to existing resources for victims of gun violence. The council, composed of federal agency heads and appointed victims/support professionals, will assess needs, identify effective programs, and compile a public resource hub with contact information for medical, financial, mental health, legal, and government support services. It requires a detailed report within 180 days of enactment and a follow-up report within two years, focusing on gaps in current assistance and coordination. The bill directly affects individuals defined as victims of gun violence (including those wounded, threatened, witnessing incidents, or related to victims) and aims to connect them to existing federal, state, and nonprofit resources without authorizing new funding. The council will sunset after five years.
