This resolution designates March 21, 2026, as "National Day of Play" and expresses support for making the first Saturday after the Spring Equinox an annual observance. The bill encourages Americans to disconnect from electronic devices and engage in play activities to promote social connection, physical activity, and mental well-being. It recognizes the health benefits of play and community interaction, citing concerns about rising loneliness and excessive screen time. The measure does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to raise awareness about the importance of play in daily life.
SRES 425 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Hays, Kansas police sergeant Scott Heimann, who died in the line of duty on September 27, 2025, while responding to a domestic violence incident. The resolution expresses the Senate's appreciation for Heimann's 2016-2025 service to the Hays community, his role as a positive community role model, and his family's sacrifice. It formally offers condolences to his wife, children, parents, and extended family, and pays tribute to his "noble sacrifice." As a non-binding resolution, it has no policy impact but serves as a symbolic recognition of his service and death.
This resolution (SRES 372) honors Kansas City, Kansas police officer Hunter Simoncic, who was killed in the line of duty on August 26, 2025, while attempting to disable a fleeing vehicle. The Senate resolution expresses respect for his service, offers condolences to his family, and pays tribute to his sacrifice. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a formal expression of appreciation for his life and death while serving his community. The resolution specifically references his background, career, and community involvement before his death.
This resolution designates March 21, 2026, as "National Women in Agriculture Day" to recognize the contributions of women in the agricultural sector. The bill directly affects women working in farming, research, education, and related industries by formally acknowledging their roles as producers, leaders, and mentors. It highlights that women represent over one-third of U.S. agricultural producers and generated $222 billion in agricultural sales in 2022. The designation encourages citizens to celebrate and support women in agriculture during National Ag Week, which coincides with the date. This is a commemorative measure rather than a policy change that alters laws or programs.
This Senate resolution formally welcomes Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae's upcoming visit to the United States and reaffirms the importance of the U.S.-Japan alliance. The document highlights various bilateral agreements and cooperation efforts in defense, trade, and security between the two nations. It specifically recognizes Japan's commitment to defense spending goals and the alliance's role in regional stability. The resolution serves as a diplomatic statement rather than creating new legal obligations or policy changes.
Bill to Outlaw Wounding of Official Working Animals Act or the BOWOW Act This bill establishes that a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) convicted of, or who admits to having committed, an offense related to harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable.
Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026 This bill makes certain acts related to public benefits fraud grounds for (1) barring a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual. The bill also makes such an individual ineligible for immigration enforcement relief, including relief for an individual in danger of subjection to torture. Specifically, this bill applies to individuals who have been convicted of, admit to having committed, or admit to acts which constitute certain offenses. Offenses covered by this bill include (1) fraud involving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, (2) fraud involving Social Security benefits, (3) fraud involving programs that receive federal funds, and (4) the production of fraudulent identification documents.
HR 556, the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act, prevents federal agencies from banning lead ammunition or tackle on public lands and waters managed for hunting or fishing. It directly affects hunters and anglers using federal lands (like national wildlife refuges, public forests, and BLM lands) by blocking nationwide restrictions on lead products. The bill allows limited exceptions only for specific locations where wildlife decline is directly linked to lead use, and the restriction must align with state law or get approval from the state wildlife agency. This changes how federal land managers can regulate lead, requiring state coordination for any local restrictions.
S. Res. 650 is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes the heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in the United States. The resolution highlights their achievements in military service, business ownership, healthcare, science, arts, and civil rights advocacy through specific examples of individual women. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of their historical and ongoing contributions to American society.
This resolution commemorates the 250th anniversary of a 1776 Continental Congress resolution that declared May 17 a day of humiliation, fasting, and prayer. The bill directly affects the U.S. Senate by formally recognizing this historical event through a ceremonial acknowledgment. It does not create new laws or change any policies, but rather serves as a symbolic gesture to honor the historical document and its original intent. The Senate passes this resolution to mark the anniversary without imposing any obligations or requirements on individuals or organizations.
The MAWS Act of 2026 establishes a 3-year pilot program (2027-2029) to purchase invasive blue catfish from watermen and seafood processors within the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. It authorizes $2 million annually to fund covered entities - manufacturers of pet food, animal feed, or aquaculture feed - to buy blue catfish caught in the watershed, requiring certification of origin and setting minimum prices based on market factors. The program mandates detailed reporting on environmental impacts, economic effects on watermen, and market responses to inform future policy. This directly supports watermen and processors by creating a market for invasive blue catfish while collecting data for potential expansion to other watersheds.
This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 556) to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1958) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that aliens who have been convicted of defrauding the United States Government or the unlawful receipt of public benefits are inadmissible and deportable; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4638) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an alien who has been convicted of harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
