HJRES 76 is a congressional resolution seeking to block an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that updated regulations for reviewing new chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The bill targets the specific rule published in the Federal Register on December 18, 2024 (89 Fed. Reg. 102773), which would have modified how the EPA evaluates new chemical substances for safety. If passed, this resolution would use the statutory process under Chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S. Code, to formally disapprove the EPA rule, preventing it from taking effect. This resolution directly affects the EPA’s authority to regulate new chemical submissions and does not create new regulations itself.
This Senate resolution (SRES 122) recognizes the contributions of AmeriCorps members, alumni, and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers to communities across the United States. It formally acknowledges their service - over 200,000 volunteers annually at 40,000 locations - through educational support, disaster response, environmental protection, and community strengthening. The resolution, passed during AmeriCorps Week (March 9-15, 2025), encourages public appreciation and volunteerism but does not create new policies, funding, or legal obligations. It is a symbolic gesture of Senate recognition, not a legislative change.
This resolution (HRES 204) removes Representative Al Green of Texas from the House Committee on Financial Services. It directly affects Rep. Green due to his conduct during the March 4, 2025, State of the Union address, where he repeatedly interrupted the President despite warnings from House staff and the Speaker. The resolution cites House Rule XXIII, which requires Members to behave in a manner reflecting creditably on the House, and notes Green's unrepentant attitude after being censured for his actions. The resolution is a disciplinary measure, not a policy change, and specifies his removal from the Financial Services Committee.
This bill requires major websites and online services (excluding small businesses) to provide a simplified, accessible summary of their terms of service within 360 days. The summary must clearly explain what sensitive data they collect (e.g., health, location, financial info), user rights (like arbitration waivers), data breach history, and estimated reading time, and must be placed prominently on their sites. It also mandates a graphic diagram showing how user data is shared with third parties and an interactive format for full terms. Violations can be enforced by the FTC or state attorneys general acting on behalf of residents.
This bill adjusts probationary periods for certain federal employees who were involuntarily separated between January 20, 2025, and January 20, 2029. It allows eligible employees (those separated while on probation in an Executive agency) to count their prior service time toward a new probationary period when rehired into a similar position with their former agency. Specifically, the new probation period equals the original required duration minus the time already served in their previous federal role. The law expires on January 20, 2029, and applies only to appointments matching the employee’s prior position.
The Feed Our Families Act of 2025 ensures SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits continue for 90 days during the first government funding lapse in a fiscal year. It appropriates emergency funds from the Treasury to cover SNAP operations for the initial 90 days of a lapse in discretionary appropriations for the program. These funds are held in reserve and can only be used to maintain SNAP program services during that period. The bill directly affects millions of low-income households relying on SNAP benefits by preventing immediate disruptions during early government shutdowns.
This bill mandates that all new $20 U.S. currency printed after December 31, 2028, must prominently feature Harriet Tubman's portrait on the front. It requires the Treasury Secretary to release a preliminary design for this updated $20 bill by December 31, 2026. The bill directly affects the U.S. Treasury Department, codifying a 2016 announcement to feature Tubman on the $20 note (replacing Andrew Jackson) and ending a historical pattern where no woman had appeared on U.S. paper money.
This bill (HR 1988) provides unemployment benefits eligibility for certain federal workers and military members during government shutdowns. It deems eligible employees - such as military personnel, NOAA Commissioned Corps members, and excepted civilian workers performing emergency duties - as "totally separated from federal service" during funding gaps. This allows them to access unemployment benefits immediately, without waiting periods, for weeks of unemployment starting March 14, 2025. The bill directly affects federal employees who remain on duty but are unpaid due to shutdowns.
This resolution (SRES 116) honors women business owners in the U.S. for their economic contributions, citing that women-owned businesses:
- Employ over 12.9 million people,
- Generate $3.3 trillion in annual revenue,
- Represent 39.2% of all U.S. businesses (up from 4.6% since 1972).
The Senate formally recognizes these businesses as vital to the U.S. economy, commends women entrepreneurs’ spirit, and celebrates their achievements. It is a symbolic resolution with no policy changes or funding impacts.
The Patients Before Middlemen Act (S 882) improves pharmacy access for Medicare beneficiaries by requiring prescription drug plans to allow any pharmacy meeting standard contract terms to join their networks. It establishes "essential retail pharmacies" in medically underserved areas or regions with limited pharmacy access (such as rural areas with no other pharmacies within 10 miles), and creates standards for reasonable and relevant contract terms between drug plans and pharmacies. The bill also increases transparency requirements for pharmacy benefit managers, mandating detailed annual reports on drug costs, rebates, and pricing practices, with many provisions taking effect for plan years beginning January 1, 2028.
This bill amends the Combat-Injured Veterans Tax Fairness Act of 2016 to clarify and expand coverage for Coast Guard veterans with combat-related injuries. It ensures veterans who received severance payments while the Coast Guard operated under the Department of Homeland Security (not the Navy) or the Department of Transportation are treated the same as those under the Defense Department for tax purposes. The bill updates which agency secretaries (Defense, Homeland Security, or Transportation) are responsible for identifying and refunding improperly withheld taxes. It requires these agencies to complete these actions within one year of the bill's enactment. The bill directly affects Coast Guard veterans with combat injuries who had tax issues due to the Coast Guard's changing departmental oversight.
HR 1925 requires the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to produce a report within 180 days of the bill's passage. The report must assess current and emerging digital identity systems used in transportation, analyzing their homeland security benefits, risks, and potential to enhance U.S. competitiveness. It specifically asks the TSA to incorporate input from private companies, states, local governments, tribes, and territories. This bill does not change existing laws or directly affect citizens - it only mandates a factual review of digital identity systems in transportation security.
