United States Bills

passed · United States · Senate Jun 22, 2023

SRES 278: A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Hostetter.

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.

passed · United States · Senate Jun 22, 2023

SRES 279: A resolution commemorating the passage of 2 years since the tragic building collapse in Surfside, Florida, on June 24, 2021.

This resolution commemorates the passage of two years since the building collapse in Surfside, Florida, on June 24, 2021, and expresses support for the survivors and community.

passed · United States · Senate Jun 22, 2023

SRES 277: A resolution expressing the condolences of the Senate and honoring the memory of the victims on the first anniversary of the mass shooting at the Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, on July 4, 2022.

This Senate resolution (SRES 277) expresses the U.S. Senate's condolences and honors the memory of the seven victims killed in the July 4, 2022, mass shooting during Highland Park, Illinois' Fourth of July parade. It commemorates the first anniversary of the tragedy, which also injured 46 people, and acknowledges the community's healing efforts. The resolution specifically recognizes the victims by name and thanks emergency responders and healthcare providers who assisted victims. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or policies but serves to unite the Senate in solidarity with the victims' families and the Highland Park community.

passed · United States · Senate Jun 22, 2023

SRES 247: A resolution designating June 2023 as National Cybersecurity Education Month.

This resolution designates June 2023 as National Cybersecurity Education Month. It encourages individuals and organizations to recognize the importance of cybersecurity education and support federal, state, and local educational efforts. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but formally designates the month to raise awareness about cybersecurity workforce development. It references existing programs like the Cybersecurity Education Training Assistance Program (CETAP) but does not alter them. The designation is symbolic and aims to promote existing educational initiatives.

Topics ✓ Technology

passed · United States · House Jun 22, 2023

HRES 529: Relating to the resolution (H. Res. 503) impeaching Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

HRES 529 is a procedural resolution that re-refers House Resolution 503 (which proposes impeaching President Biden) to the House Committees on Homeland Security and the Judiciary. This action does not change the content of the impeachment resolution but redirects its committee assignment for further review. The bill affects the legislative process by determining which committees will consider the impeachment proposal next. This is a standard procedural step in Congress for managing committee referrals.

passed · United States · House Jun 22, 2023

HRES 461: Condemning the use of elementary and secondary school facilities to provide shelter for aliens who are not admitted to the United States.

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.

Topics ✗ Immigration

passed · United States · Senate Jun 21, 2023

SRES 262: A resolution authorizing the printing of a collection of the rules of the committees of the Senate.

This is a procedural resolution (SRES 262) authorizing the Senate to print a collection of committee rules. It directs the printing of 250 additional copies of these rules for the Committee on Rules and Administration, specifically for internal Senate use. The resolution does not change any substantive rules or affect the public; it simply formalizes the printing of existing procedural documents. As a routine administrative measure, it has no policy impact beyond Senate document management.

passed · United States · Senate Jun 21, 2023

SRES 263: A resolution commemorating June 19, 2023, as "Juneteenth National Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which news of the end of slavery reached the slaves in the Southwestern States.

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.

John Cornyn (R) · 44 co-sponsors

passed · United States · Senate Jun 21, 2023

SRES 264: A resolution designating June 2023 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month" and June 27, 2023, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day".

This resolution designates June 2023 as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month and June 27, 2023, as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day. The resolution supports (1) the education of members of the Armed Forces, veterans, their families, and the public about post-traumatic stress; and (2) efforts by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense to foster cultural change around the issue of post-traumatic stress. The resolution also encourages the leadership of the Armed Forces to support treatment of members of the Armed Forces who suffer from post-traumatic stress.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

passed · United States · Senate Jun 21, 2023

SRES 261: A resolution commending and congratulating the Vegas Golden Knights on winning the 2023 Stanley Cup Final.

This resolution is a symbolic Senate gesture congratulating the Vegas Golden Knights hockey team on winning the 2023 Stanley Cup - their first championship in six seasons. It specifically recognizes their playoff victories, regular-season record, and contributions to the Las Vegas community, including their support following the 2017 Route 91 tragedy. The resolution directs the Senate to send a formal copy to team leadership (owner Bill Foley, GM Kelly McCrimmon, and coach Bruce Cassidy) as a formal expression of recognition. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect or policy changes.

passed · United States · House Jun 21, 2023

HRES 524: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3564) to cancel recent changes made by the Federal Housing Finance Agency to the up-front loan level pricing adjustments charged by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for guarantee of single-family mortgages, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3799) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for health reimbursement arrangements integrated with individual health insurance coverage; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 461) condemning the use of elementary and secondary school facilities to provide shelter for aliens who are not admitted to the United States.

This resolution (HRES 524) is procedural - it sets rules for debating three separate measures but does not change policy itself. It authorizes the House to consider: (1) H.R. 3564 (which would reverse FHA pricing adjustments for Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac mortgages), (2) H.R. 3799 (which would expand health reimbursement arrangements with insurance), and (3) H. Res. 461 (which condemns using schools to house non-admitted aliens). The resolution streamlines debate time, waives objections, and specifies amendment procedures for each bill. It directly affects how the House schedules and debates these three proposals.

passed · United States · House Jun 21, 2023

HRES 521: Censuring Adam Schiff, Representative of the 30th Congressional District of California.

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.

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