United States Bills

passed · United States · House Mar 3, 2025

HRES 153: Expressing condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims of the crash of American Eagle Flight 5342 and PAT 25, and for other purposes.

HRES 153 is a ceremonial resolution expressing condolences to the families and loved ones of the 67 victims who died in two aviation incidents: American Eagle Flight 5342 and U.S. Army flight PAT 25, which crashed near Washington, D.C.'s Reagan National Airport on January 29, 2025. It specifically honors the victims - many connected to Wichita, Kansas (known as the "Air Capital of the World") - and extends sympathies to affected communities including Wichita, Kansas, and the National Capital Region. The resolution also commends first responders who aided in the recovery efforts. As a non-binding expression of sympathy with no policy changes, it does not affect laws or regulations.

Ron Estes (R) · 93 co-sponsors

passed · United States · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SRES 104: A resolution designating February 27, 2025, as "Rare Disease Day".

This Senate resolution (SRES 104) designates February 27, 2025, as "Rare Disease Day" to formally recognize efforts related to rare diseases. It does not create new laws, funding, or programs, but highlights the importance of raising awareness, improving early diagnosis, and supporting research for conditions affecting millions in the U.S. (estimated at over 30 million people with rare diseases). The resolution serves as a symbolic gesture aligning with the global observance of Rare Disease Day.

passed · United States · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SRES 94: An original resolution authorizing expenditures by committees of the Senate for the periods March 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025, October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, and October 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027.

SRES 94 is a procedural Senate resolution that authorizes funding for 19 standing committees and two special committees (the Special Committee on Aging and the Select Committee on Intelligence) for specific fiscal periods. It authorizes aggregate funding amounts of $90,988,230 for March 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025; $155,979,823 for October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026; and $64,991,593 for October 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027. The resolution specifies how committees may use funds, including for salaries, consultant services (with specific dollar limits per committee), and staff training, while also establishing a special reserve for unexpected expenses. This resolution enables Senate committees to carry out their duties under the Standing Rules of the Senate, including holding hearings and conducting investigations.

passed · United States · House Feb 27, 2025

HR 469: Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act

HR 469, the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act, directs the Architect of the Capitol to create and bury a time capsule on the Capitol's West Lawn by July 4, 2026. The capsule will contain representative historical materials about the U.S. Semiquincentennial (250th anniversary), copies of key congressional milestones, a message from current Congress to future lawmakers, and other approved items determined by congressional leadership. It will remain sealed until July 4, 2276, when the Speaker of the House will present it to the next Congress for preservation or use. This procedural bill has no direct effect on citizens or policy, focusing solely on preserving historical materials for future Congress.

passed · United States · House Feb 27, 2025

HR 250: To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to procure a statue of Benjamin Franklin for placement in the Capitol.

HR 250 requires the Joint Committee on the Library to procure a statue of Benjamin Franklin by December 31, 2025, and place it in a permanent, public-accessible location within the U.S. Capitol by December 31, 2026. The statue must be positioned to be viewable during guided Capitol tours offered by the Capitol Visitor Center. This is a procedural bill focused solely on the acquisition and placement of the statue, with no substantive policy changes or direct impact on constituents or laws.

Chrissy Houlahan (D) · 34 co-sponsors

passed · United States · Senate Feb 26, 2025

SRES 99: A resolution celebrating Black History Month.

This resolution recognizes Black History Month as an opportunity to reflect on U.S. history and to commemorate the contributions of African Americans. It calls for the United States to (1) honor the contribution of pioneers who helped to ensure its legacy; and (2) move forward as a nation "indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

Cory A. Booker (D) · 42 co-sponsors

passed · United States · House Feb 26, 2025

HR 804: Rural Small Business Resilience Act

HR 804, the Rural Small Business Resilience Act, requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to ensure rural individuals in disaster-affected areas have full access to disaster assistance. Specifically, the SBA must take actions like targeted outreach and marketing materials to help rural residents (as defined in the Small Business Act) access aid under Section 7(b). The bill also includes a minor technical amendment to renumber a section of the Small Business Act. This law directly affects rural residents in declared disaster zones who rely on SBA disaster programs.

passed · United States · House Feb 26, 2025

HR 788: DOE and SBA Research Act

HR 788 requires the Department of Energy (DOE) and Small Business Administration (SBA) to establish formal agreements for joint research and development (R&D) projects. This mandates that small businesses must be included in these collaborative efforts, aligning DOE and SBA missions to advance shared goals like clean energy innovation. The bill creates a two-year reporting requirement for the agencies to Congress, detailing coordination, research achievements, and future collaboration opportunities. It does not authorize new funding and ensures R&D activities comply with existing research security rules.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment ✓ Technology

passed · United States · Senate Feb 25, 2025

SRES 97: A resolution honoring the life of Nebraska community leader Howard L. Hawks.

SRES 97 is a ceremonial Senate resolution honoring Howard L. Hawks, a Nebraska community leader and philanthropist who co-founded Tenaska Energy and supported numerous University of Nebraska initiatives. The resolution commemorates his legacy, including funding campus facilities like Howard L. Hawks Hall and student programs, and expresses condolences to his family following his death. As a non-binding resolution, it has no legal effect or direct impact on policy or individuals.

passed · United States · Senate Feb 25, 2025

SRES 96: A resolution designating the week of February 24 through February 28, 2025, as "Public Schools Week".

SRES 96 is a symbolic Senate resolution designating February 24-28, 2025, as "Public Schools Week" to honor public education. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or directly affect any specific group - it is a non-binding recognition of public schools' role in U.S. communities. The resolution includes supportive statements about public education's importance but contains no policy mechanisms or requirements. This designation is intended to raise awareness and appreciation for public schools nationwide. As a procedural resolution, it has no legal effect beyond the symbolic recognition.

Susan M. Collins (R) · 21 co-sponsors

passed · United States · House Feb 25, 2025

HRES 161: Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 20) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to ‘‘Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters’’; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 35) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions’’; and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 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.

HRES 161 is a procedural resolution that establishes rules for the House of Representatives to consider three specific measures: (1) a joint resolution disapproving an Energy Department rule on water heater efficiency standards, (2) a joint resolution disapproving an EPA rule on emissions charges for gas systems, and (3) a concurrent resolution setting the federal budget for fiscal year 2025 and future years. It waives procedural objections, sets time limits for debate (one hour each for the first two), and outlines the voting process for these items. This resolution itself does not change policy but enables Congress to vote on the underlying disapproval measures and budget resolution. It affects House members and the legislative process, not direct policy outcomes for the public or industries.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment

passed · United States · House Feb 25, 2025

HRES 162: Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

This resolution appoints specific members to two House standing committees: Rep. Pingree and Rep. Carbajal to the Committee on Agriculture, and Rep. Schneider and Rep. Dean to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. It is a routine procedural measure to fill committee positions, directly affecting only the named representatives. The resolution does not create new policy or impact broader legislation; it simply formalizes existing committee assignments through House procedure. As a resolution, it requires no presidential action and takes effect immediately upon adoption.

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