United States Bills

passed · United States · Senate Apr 22, 2026

SRES 686: A resolution recognizing the significance of Community College Month in April as a celebration of more than 1,000 institutions throughout the United States supporting access to higher education, workforce training, and more broadly sustaining and advancing the economic prosperity of the United States.

This Senate resolution formally acknowledges April as Community College Month to honor the role of over 1,000 institutions in providing affordable higher education and workforce training. The bill does not change any laws or allocate funding; instead, it serves as a symbolic statement recognizing how these colleges support economic prosperity and serve diverse student populations. By highlighting statistics on enrollment, tuition costs, and economic impact, the resolution aims to raise public awareness about the value of community colleges without imposing new requirements.

Topics ✓ Education

passed · United States · Senate Apr 22, 2026

SRES 685: A resolution designating April 22, 2026, as "National Assistive Technology Awareness Day".

This resolution designates April 22, 2026, as National Assistive Technology Awareness Day to highlight the importance of devices that help people with disabilities and older adults perform daily tasks. The bill directly affects individuals with disabilities, older adults, assistive technology specialists, and organizations that support access to these tools. It serves as a commemorative measure to recognize the role of assistive technology in promoting inclusion, education, and employment, while also honoring the professionals who facilitate its distribution. The text provides background statistics on disability prevalence and explains how state programs assist with device exchange, loans, and financing.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Technology

passed · United States · House Apr 22, 2026

HRES 1206: Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable David Scott.

This House Resolution expresses the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives following the death of the Honorable David Scott, a Representative from Georgia. It directs the Clerk to communicate these resolutions to the Senate and transmit a copy to Mr. Scott's family. As a further mark of respect, the House will adjourn today in his memory.

passed · United States · Senate Apr 22, 2026

SRES 681: A resolution relating to the life and death of Chuck Norris.

This Senate Resolution expresses profound sorrow and deep regret at the passing of Carlos Ray "Chuck" Norris. It commemorates his life, detailing his military service, martial arts career, acting roles, charitable work, and impact on popular culture, and requests that the resolution be communicated to the House of Representatives.

passed · United States · House Apr 22, 2026

HRES 1189: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4690) to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to repeal certain Federal building energy efficiency performance standards, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1182) expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major suppliers of United States energy resources, critical providers of food production and manufacturing capacity, and drivers of national economic stability, and recognizing the work of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress in support of those vital communities; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1897) to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to optimize conservation through resource prioritization, incentivize wildlife conservation on private lands, provide for greater incentives to recover listed species, create greater transparency and accountability in recovering listed species, streamline the permitting process, eliminate barriers to conservation, and restore congressional intent; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5587) to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities, to exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.

This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 4690) to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to repeal certain Federal building energy efficiency performance standards, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1182) expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major suppliers of United States energy resources, critical providers of food production and manufacturing capacity, and drivers of national economic stability, and recognizing the work of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress in support of those vital communities; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1897) to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to optimize conservation through resource prioritization, incentivize wildlife conservation on private lands, provide for greater incentives to recover listed species, create greater transparency and accountability in recovering listed species, streamline the permitting process, eliminate barriers to conservation, and restore congressional intent; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5587) to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities, to exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment

passed · United States · House Apr 22, 2026

HRES 1182: Expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major suppliers of United States energy resources, critical providers of food production and manufacturing capacity, and drivers of national economic stability, and recognizing the work of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress in support of those vital communities.

This resolution states that the House of Representatives has demonstrated support for U.S. prosperity and economic growth, especially in rural communities, through policies related to energy, health care, manufacturing, and broadband connectivity.

Topics ✓ Energy

passed · United States · Senate Apr 22, 2026

S 2132: CLEAR Path Act

The CLEAR Path Act (S 2132) imposes a 5-year restriction on Senate-confirmed U.S. government officials (such as cabinet members or agency heads) who may not represent foreign governments from "countries of concern" before U.S. officials to influence decisions after leaving their positions. It requires agencies to provide written notice of these restrictions at both appointment and departure. The bill also establishes a process for the Secretary of State to propose adding or removing countries from the "countries of concern" list, requiring congressional approval via a simple joint resolution. This affects senior officials transitioning from government service to roles representing foreign entities in the U.S. government system.

passed · United States · Senate Apr 22, 2026

S 1528: CHILD Act of 2025

This bill amends the National Child Protection Act of 1993 to expand who must undergo background checks for roles involving children. It adds two new categories: individuals seeking to volunteer with organizations that contract with "qualified entities," and those seeking licensing/certification by "qualified entities." The changes specifically modify existing background check requirements under the 1993 law, directly affecting people applying for jobs or volunteer positions in child-focused settings. The bill does not create new licensing standards but adjusts who must meet current background check protocols.

passed · United States · House Apr 22, 2026

HR 5201: Kari's Law Reporting Act

HR 5201, the Kari's Law Reporting Act, requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to publish a report within 180 days of enactment assessing how well business phone systems comply with Kari's Law (which mandates direct 911 dialing in multi-line systems). The report must detail manufacturer compliance levels, identify implementation challenges, suggest FCC policy improvements, and recommend potential future legislation. This bill directly affects the FCC and phone system manufacturers by mandating a formal review of existing law enforcement. It does not change Kari's Law itself but aims to inform future policy decisions based on real-world implementation data.

passed · United States · House Apr 22, 2026

HR 3419: To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the telehealth network and telehealth resource centers grant programs.

This bill reauthorizes federal grant programs supporting telehealth networks and resource centers through the Public Health Service Act. It provides $42.05 million annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to fund these programs. The key provision is the specific, multi-year funding amount for existing telehealth infrastructure and support services. These grants directly support healthcare providers and community organizations that expand remote medical services. The bill makes no changes to program eligibility or structure, only extending funding authorization.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Technology

passed · United States · House Apr 22, 2026

HR 2493: Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025

This bill reauthorizes three existing rural health care grant programs under the Public Health Service Act through 2030, extending funding from the previous 2021-2025 period. It requires all funded projects to directly serve rural underserved populations and involve these communities in planning, development, and operations. The programs support rural clinics, health networks, and quality improvement initiatives to expand access to care in underserved areas. Funding will now continue through 2030, maintaining critical support for rural health providers.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · United States · House Apr 22, 2026

HR 2319: Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2025

HR 2319, the Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2025, requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to lead an interagency review with Defense and Veterans Affairs. This review will assess current research on lung cancer in women and underserved populations, identify gaps in knowledge, and evaluate opportunities to improve access to preventive screenings and develop public awareness campaigns. The bill mandates a comprehensive report to Congress within two years, detailing findings on collaborative research, environmental/genomic factors, imaging technology, national screening strategies, and education efforts. The review directly involves federal agencies but will ultimately aim to inform future policy changes affecting women and underserved groups eligible for lung cancer screening.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

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