SRES 60 is a symbolic Senate resolution honoring the 17 victims of the February 14, 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, on the 5th anniversary of the attack. It expresses condolences to families, recognizes survivors' resilience, and thanks first responders, with no policy changes or direct effects on any group. The resolution serves as a commemorative gesture without implementing new laws or funding.
This symbolic Senate resolution designates March 3, 2023, as "National Speech and Debate Education Day" to honor the value of speech and debate programs in schools. It does not create new laws or affect specific groups, but encourages educational institutions, businesses, and communities to recognize these programs. The resolution highlights how speech and debate education develops communication, critical thinking, and civic skills in students. It formally affirms the importance of these programs without imposing any requirements or funding changes.
This resolution recognizes the Little Sisters of the Poor of Indianapolis on its 150th Anniversary for its philanthropic work and service to the community.
Senate Resolution 64 authorizes former Senate employee Daniel Schwager to provide testimony in the federal case *United States v. GossJankowski* (Case No. 21-123), while allowing Senate Legal Counsel to represent him and other Senate employees regarding evidence production. The resolution permits Schwager to testify except for matters protected by Senate privileges, following Senate rules and the Ethics in Government Act of 1978. This procedural action ensures the Senate controls the release of evidence under its possession and provides legal support for employees in court matters related to their official duties.
HJRES 24 is a congressional disapproval resolution targeting a District of Columbia law. It formally rejects the D.C. Council's approval of the "Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022" (D.C. Act 24-640), which would have granted voting rights to D.C. residents in local elections. The resolution prevents this D.C. law from taking effect by disapproving the Council's action under the District of Columbia Home Rule Act. This is a procedural measure affecting D.C. residents' local voting rights, not a new federal policy.
HR 185 ends a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) rule requiring foreign travelers entering the U.S. by air to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment, terminating the specific requirement outlined in the CDC’s April 2022 order (and any similar future orders). It also prohibits federal funding from being used to enforce this rule. This change directly affects foreign air travelers entering the United States, removing a vaccination proof requirement for their entry. The bill does not impact domestic travel, other entry methods, or vaccination requirements for U.S. citizens.
HRES 104 is a non-binding resolution introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on February 8, 2023, that condemns the Chinese Communist Party's use of a high-altitude surveillance balloon over U.S. territory as a violation of U.S. sovereignty. The resolution specifically denounces China's false claims that the balloon was a weather balloon and calls for the U.S. government to take decisive action to prevent future foreign aerial surveillance in U.S. airspace. It requires the Biden administration to provide Congress with detailed briefings on the incident, including the timeline, potential intelligence collected, and plans to deter similar activities. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create new laws but formally expresses the House's stance on the matter.
This resolution formally appoints 19 members to the House Committee on the Budget, as listed in the bill text. It directly affects these specific representatives by assigning them to serve on the committee. The resolution is purely procedural, confirming committee membership without altering policy or creating new rules. No substantive provisions or mechanisms are included beyond the appointment. (1 sentence, as it is a procedural resolution.)
HRES 102 is a procedural resolution that assigns specific members to two House committees. It names 12 representatives to the Committee on the Budget (including Reps. Higgins, Schakowsky, and Jackson Lee) and two representatives to the Committee on Foreign Affairs (Reps. Costa and Crow). This resolution does not change laws or affect constituents; it simply formalizes routine committee membership assignments for the 118th Congress. The resolution was introduced and passed by the House on February 8, 2023.
HCONRES 9 is a symbolic resolution passed by the U.S. House of Representatives that formally denounces socialism as incompatible with American values, citing historical examples of socialist regimes causing widespread suffering and authoritarian rule. It states Congress opposes the implementation of socialist policies in the United States. This resolution has no legal effect, does not change any laws, and serves solely as a non-binding statement of congressional opinion. It directly affects no individuals or policies, as it is purely a declarative position.
HRES 97 is a procedural resolution that enables the House of Representatives to debate and vote on three specific measures. It would allow consideration of H.R. 185 (ending the CDC’s requirement for foreign travelers to show COVID-19 vaccination proof), H.J. Res. 24 (disapproving D.C.’s Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act), and H.J. Res. 26 (disapproving D.C.’s Revised Criminal Code Act). The resolution streamlines the process by waiving objections, limiting debate time, and setting rules for amendments. This affects foreign travelers subject to CDC travel rules and D.C. residents impacted by the disapproved local laws. The resolution itself does not change policy but facilitates congressional action on these three items.
This bill transfers specific lands and easements in Monroe County, Tennessee, to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in federal trust for cultural and historical use. It includes 46 acres for the Sequoyah Museum, 18.2 acres for Chota/Tanasi memorials, 11.9 acres for support facilities, plus 8.5 acres of peninsula easement and 11.4 acres for a cultural trail. The tribe gains exclusive rights to use these properties for preserving Cherokee history, operating museums, managing trails, repatriating remains, and cultural education - while prohibiting gaming and requiring compliance with flood management rules. All lands must be administered under standard federal trust laws, with the Tennessee Valley Authority retaining authority over reservoir operations and environmental responsibilities.
