This resolution designates August 11, 2023, as Hip Hop Celebration Day, August 2023 as Hip Hop Recognition Month, and November 2023 as Hip Hop History Month. The resolution also recognizes the 50 years of contributions of hip hop to art and culture.
HR 3941, the Schools Not Shelters Act, prohibits public schools and colleges receiving federal funds from using their facilities to house non-admitted immigrants. This applies to all K-12 public schools and institutions of higher education that accept federal financial assistance. The rule is a condition for receiving such funding, with exceptions for emergency shelter during specified disasters (like fires or floods). The bill does not restrict schools from using facilities for educational purposes or other non-immigrant-related housing.
SRES 284 is a Senate resolution expressing support for designating June 2023 as "National Dairy Month." It recognizes the dairy industry's role in providing essential nutrients like calcium and vitamin D for a healthy diet, its economic impact (supporting $793 billion in U.S. economic activity and 3.2 million jobs), and dairy producers' environmental stewardship. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of the industry's contributions. It was introduced by multiple senators and refers to nutritional guidelines emphasizing dairy's health benefits.
This bill requires the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) to revert mortgage guarantee fees for single-family homes to the rates in effect before May 1, 2023, effectively undoing a 2023 fee increase. It prohibits fees based on a borrower’s debt-to-income ratio and restricts future fee adjustments without following standard federal rulemaking procedures. The bill directly affects mortgage borrowers (particularly middle-class homeowners) and lenders who pay these fees, as it changes how mortgage finance agencies charge for loan guarantees. A GAO study will also examine the FHFA’s previous fee changes and their economic impact, with a report due within 14 months.
This Senate resolution authorizes former Senate employee Daniel Schwager to provide testimony in the federal case *United States v. Hostetter* (a criminal case pending in the District of Columbia court), and permits Senate Legal Counsel to represent him regarding this testimony. It addresses Senate privilege concerns about its employees' testimony in court proceedings, allowing the Senate to facilitate testimony while protecting its institutional privileges.
This resolution (HRES 461) expresses the U.S. House of Representatives' disapproval of using public elementary or secondary school facilities to shelter individuals not admitted to the United States. It specifically references incidents in New York City where school gymnasiums were used for this purpose, arguing such use diverts educational resources, compromises student safety, and disrupts school routines. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or directly affect anyone but serves as a formal statement of opposition to the practice. The bill focuses on condemning the use of school facilities for sheltering non-admitted individuals, without proposing policy changes.
SRES 263 is a symbolic Senate resolution commemorating June 19, 2023, as "Juneteenth National Independence Day" to recognize June 19, 1865 - the date Union troops announced the end of slavery in Texas. It honors the historical significance of this date, when news of emancipation reached enslaved people in the Southwestern U.S. after the Civil War. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges this observance as part of U.S. history and heritage, supporting nationwide recognition of the event. It affects all Americans by affirming a shared historical moment in the nation's journey toward freedom.
HRES 521 is a formal resolution censuring Representative Adam Schiff (D-CA, 30th District) for conduct deemed "unbecoming" of a House member. The resolution alleges Schiff repeatedly made false claims about Trump-Russia collusion, including spreading Steele Dossier information and releasing a flawed FISA memo, and misled the public during impeachment proceedings. If passed, it would require Schiff to appear in the House chamber for a public reading of the censure resolution. The resolution also directs the House Ethics Committee to investigate Schiff's "falsehoods and misrepresentations." This is a symbolic procedural action, not a law changing policy or affecting constituents.
This bill allows employers to offer "custom health option" arrangements (CHOICE) that pair with individual health insurance plans. It enables employers to fund these arrangements (with a fixed annual dollar limit) to reimburse employees for medical costs when they have individual coverage (like ACA marketplace plans or Medicare), rather than traditional group health plans. The arrangements must follow strict rules: they can't discriminate against employees in the same category (e.g., all full-time workers), require proof of individual coverage enrollment, and must provide clear written notices to employees. These changes apply to plan years starting after December 31, 2023.
This bill creates the "Boots to Business Program" to provide entrepreneurship training to military members, veterans (including those discharged under non-dishonorable conditions), and their spouses. It offers online courses, in-person classes, and business planning support to help these individuals start small businesses, with training covering topics like business plans, funding, and local resources. The program, running through 2028, requires collaboration with Veteran Business Outreach Centers and mandates sharing materials with the Departments of Defense, Labor, and Veterans Affairs. Annual reports will track participation, demographics, business startup rates, and program effectiveness.
HR 277 would require Congress to approve major federal regulations before they take effect. Major rules are defined as those with significant economic impact ($100 million+ annually), major cost increases for consumers or industries, or significant adverse effects on competition, employment, or innovation. Agencies must submit detailed information about these rules to Congress, including cost-benefit analyses, before they can take effect. Congress would have 70 session days to approve the rule with a joint resolution; if they don't act within that timeframe, the rule would not take effect. This would increase congressional oversight of federal regulations and require more detailed information about proposed rules before they become law.
This bill prohibits the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) from using federal funds to ban gas stoves or impose safety rules that would either prohibit their sale/use or substantially increase their average price (defined as exceeding typical homeowner spending on cooking appliances). It directly affects the CPSC, blocking its ability to regulate gas stoves under the Consumer Product Safety Act. The key mechanism is a funding restriction preventing the CPSC from taking specific regulatory actions on gas stoves. This bill does not change existing stove safety standards but limits future CPSC actions that could impact gas stove availability or cost.
