United States Bills

passed · United States · House May 22, 2025

HR 1701: Strategic Ports Reporting Act

HR 1701, the Strategic Ports Reporting Act, requires the State and Defense Departments to map global ports critical to U.S. national security and economic interests, including identifying Chinese government or company efforts to control such ports. It mandates a comprehensive study on Chinese activities at strategic ports - such as promoting products like LOGINK and setting industry standards - and assesses how Chinese control could harm U.S. interests. The departments must submit a detailed, unclassified report to Congress within one year, including lists of ports controlled by China or the U.S., vulnerability assessments, and a strategy for securing trusted investments in port infrastructure. The report will also evaluate costs for replacing Chinese products and identify funding sources for U.S. alternatives.

passed · United States · House May 21, 2025

HR 1223: ANCHOR Act

The ANCHOR Act requires the National Science Foundation to develop a plan within 18 months to improve cybersecurity and telecommunications for the U.S. Academic Research Fleet - comprising university- and lab-operated oceanographic research vessels. The plan must assess each vessel's specific needs for internet speed, data transfer, telemedicine, and remote expert access during missions, alongside cost estimates for upgrades like satellite equipment and staff training. It also mandates evaluating shared solutions to reduce costs and outlining funding strategies involving NSF, Navy research offices, and vessel operators. The bill directly affects research vessels conducting ocean science, aiming to modernize their digital infrastructure without altering scientific methods.

Topics ✓ Technology

passed · United States · House May 20, 2025

HCONRES 30: Expressing support for local law enforcement officers.

HCONRES 30 is a symbolic resolution expressing congressional support for local law enforcement officers. It does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes their work through four non-binding actions: thanking officers and families for service, honoring those who died in the line of duty, and encouraging community-law enforcement collaboration. The resolution directly addresses Congress's acknowledgment of law enforcement efforts, not any specific group affected by a policy change. It has no legal effect or funding implications, serving solely as a statement of appreciation. This is a procedural resolution, not a legislative bill with concrete policy changes.

Mike Ezell (R) · 35 co-sponsors

passed both · United States · House May 20, 2025

HCONRES 14: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.

This concurrent resolution establishes the federal budget framework for fiscal years 2025 through 2034, setting specific targets for revenues, spending, and deficits across the decade. It projects federal revenues to increase from $3.4 trillion in 2025 to $5.4 trillion in 2034, with deficits ranging from $2.08 trillion to $2.12 trillion over the period. The resolution includes specific deficit reduction requirements for 11 congressional committees, such as a $880 billion target for the Energy and Commerce Committee to reduce deficits over the 10-year period. It also contains policy statements supporting economic growth through reduced spending, deregulation, and tax cuts. This resolution serves as the budgetary blueprint that Congress will use to guide spending decisions for the next decade.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed · United States · Senate May 20, 2025

SRES 237: A resolution honoring the service and memory of Army Staff Sgt. Jose Duenez Jr., Army Staff Sgt. Edvin F. Franco, Army Staff Sgt. Troy S. Knutson-Collins, and Army Pfc. Dante D. Taitano of the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, who died during a recovery mission in support of a regularly scheduled training exercise while serving in Lithuania.

SRES 237 is a ceremonial Senate resolution honoring Army Staff Sgt. Jose Dueñez Jr., Staff Sgt. Edvin Franco, Staff Sgt. Troy Knutson-Collins, and Pfc. Dante Taitano, who died during a vehicle recovery mission in Lithuania while supporting a NATO training exercise. The resolution expresses the Senate’s gratitude for their service, acknowledges the multinational recovery effort involving U.S., Lithuanian, Polish, and Estonian personnel, and reaffirms commitment to NATO deterrence in the Baltic region. It has no policy impact - it solely commemorates the soldiers’ sacrifice and their role in a U.S.-led NATO mission.

Topics ✓ Veterans

passed · United States · Senate May 20, 2025

SRES 238: A resolution congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and leaders of charter schools across the United States for making ongoing contributions to education and supporting the ideals and goals of the 26th Annual National Charter Schools Week, to be held May 11 through May 17, 2025.

SRES 238 is a non-binding Senate resolution congratulating charter school students, parents, teachers, and leaders for their contributions to education during the 26th Annual National Charter Schools Week (May 11-17, 2025). It formally recognizes charter schools as public schools that provide diverse educational options, citing their role in improving student achievement and closing achievement gaps, particularly for disadvantaged students. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely expresses support through symbolic recognition and encourages public observance during the designated week. It directly affects the charter school community nationwide, as acknowledged in the resolution’s text.

Tim Scott (R) · 21 co-sponsors

passed · United States · House May 20, 2025

HRES 430: Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

This resolution (HRES 430) formally appoints specific members to four House standing committees. It directly assigns Ms. Ansari to the Committee on Education and Workforce, Mr. Green of Texas to Homeland Security, Ms. Lee of Nevada to Natural Resources, and Mr. Foster to Science, Space, and Technology. The resolution is purely procedural, confirming committee membership without altering policy or creating new laws. It has no effect beyond the named members' committee assignments for the current Congress.

passed · United States · House May 20, 2025

HRES 426: Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 13) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury relating to the review of applications under the Bank Merger Act; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 31) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act"; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

HRES 426 is a procedural resolution that allows the House to vote on two separate disapproval resolutions. It sets up consideration for S.J. Res. 13, which would reverse a Treasury rule affecting bank merger reviews, and S.J. Res. 31, which would reverse an EPA rule changing how pollution sources are regulated under the Clean Air Act. The resolution waives normal procedural hurdles to expedite these votes. It does not change policy but enables Congress to potentially block these specific federal rules. The affected parties would include financial institutions (for the bank rule) and industrial facilities subject to EPA regulations (for the Clean Air Act rule).

Topics ✗ Environment

passed · United States · House May 20, 2025

HR 2201: Improving VA Training for Military Sexual Trauma Claims Act

HR 2201, the "Improving VA Training for Military Sexual Trauma Claims Act," requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement specific changes for handling military sexual trauma (MST) claims. It mandates annual sensitivity training for all VA employees processing MST claims, tailored to their experience level and updated yearly, and expands the VA’s duty to proactively obtain service personnel and medical records when evidence of MST is missing. The bill also requires a report on sensitivity training for contracted healthcare professionals who examine veterans filing MST claims, with plans to prevent retraumatization during these exams. These provisions directly affect veterans filing MST claims and VA staff handling such cases, aiming to improve claim processing and veteran experience.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

passed · United States · House May 20, 2025

HR 1578: Veterans Claims Education Act of 2025

This bill requires the VA to notify veterans filing claims without representation about free help from recognized veterans service organizations and trained representatives. It mandates an online tool listing accredited representatives (updated quarterly) and adds fee warnings to VA websites, including links to the tool and a site for reporting unauthorized fees. The VA must also review its processes for recognizing representatives within 180 days and report findings to Congress. The bill directly affects veterans navigating VA claims by improving access to verified assistance and transparency around fees. It focuses on concrete procedural changes to enhance claimant awareness, not on outcome predictions.

Topics ✓ Veterans

passed · United States · House May 20, 2025

HR 1453: Clean Energy Demonstration Transparency Act of 2025

HR 1453, the Clean Energy Demonstration Transparency Act of 2025, requires the Department of Energy to submit detailed, publicly available reports on clean energy demonstration projects funded under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. It mandates that within six months of enactment and every six months thereafter, the Secretary must provide Congress and the public with copies of initial contracts, status of project milestones, and any major changes to project scope, funding, or partners. These reports apply to all covered projects administered or supported by the program. The bill aims to increase transparency by standardizing reporting requirements and allowing coordination with existing reporting processes.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

passed · United States · House May 20, 2025

HR 1364: Automotive Support Services to Improve Safe Transportation Act of 2025

The ASSIST Act of 2025 amends the VA’s definition of medical services to explicitly include medically necessary automobile adaptations for veterans. It directly affects veterans with mobility needs who require modifications like ramps, wheelchair lifts, raised doors, or accessibility features to safely operate vehicles. The bill adds these specific adaptations - such as ingress/egress modifications and non-articulating trailers - to the list of VA-covered medical services under Title 38. This change ensures veterans can access these transportation aids without additional administrative hurdles, streamlining coverage for essential mobility support.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

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