United States Bills

passed · United States · House Jan 6, 2026

HRES 976: Providing for the hour of meeting of the House.

HRES 976 sets the standard daily meeting times for the U.S. House of Representatives. It specifies that the House will meet at 2 p.m. on Mondays, noon on Tuesdays (or 2 p.m. if no business occurred the previous Monday), noon on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and 9 a.m. on all other days. This procedural resolution establishes a routine schedule that the House can modify by vote for specific days. It directly affects the organization of daily legislative sessions for all House members and staff.

passed · United States · House Jan 6, 2026

HRES 975: To inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled.

HRES 975 is a routine procedural resolution directing the Clerk of the House to inform the Senate that the House has achieved a quorum (the minimum number of members required to conduct business) and is prepared to begin legislative activities. This resolution does not change any laws or policies - it serves as a standard communication step between the House and Senate to formally signal readiness to operate. It directly affects the internal workflow of Congress by enabling the House to proceed with its agenda. As a purely procedural measure, it has no substantive policy impact.

passed · United States · House Jan 6, 2026

HRES 974: Providing for a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the House of Representatives.

HRES 974 is a procedural resolution that directs the House of Representatives to appoint a two-member committee (selected by the Speaker) to formally notify the President when the House has a quorum and is prepared to receive communications. This resolution streamlines a routine House procedure for convening, ensuring the President is informed of the House's readiness to engage with executive communications. It does not create new policy, affect constituents, or alter legislative authority - it solely addresses the mechanical process of House notification. The bill applies directly to House leadership and the President's office as part of standard congressional protocol.

passed · United States · Senate Dec 19, 2025

S 1204: Gold Star and Surviving Spouse Career Services Act

This bill expands access to career services by updating the Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program to include surviving spouses of service members who died while on active duty. It amends eligibility criteria to cover "eligible persons," defined as spouses of veterans who died in service (Gold Star spouses) or spouses of those who died while serving in the Armed Forces. The change ensures these surviving spouses can access job training, employment assistance, and career counseling previously available only to veterans themselves. This directly affects Gold Star families and surviving spouses of fallen service members seeking workforce support.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment ✓ Veterans

passed · United States · Senate Dec 19, 2025

S 787: VetPAC Act of 2025

VetPAC Act of 2025 This bill establishes the Veterans Health Administration Policy Advisory Commission for purposes of reviewing operations at the Veterans Health Administration and preparing reports with recommendations for Congress based on such review.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

passed · United States · Senate Dec 19, 2025

S 607: Improving Veteran Access to Care Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to create a new project team within 180 days to overhaul how veterans schedule health care appointments. The team must develop a centralized system showing all available appointments across VA facilities and providers, a self-service online platform for veterans to book appointments (including referrals), and a phone-based scheduling option for veterans to book appointments directly. These changes must be completed within one year of the bill's enactment, with progress reports to Congress on costs, challenges, and metrics. The bill directly affects veterans seeking VA health care by aiming to make scheduling more efficient and accessible across all VA services.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

passed both · United States · House Dec 18, 2025

HCONRES 66: Directing the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of the bill S. 1071.

This is a procedural resolution (HCONRES 66) that directs the Secretary of the Senate to correct a technical error in the official enrollment of Senate bill S. 1071. Specifically, it amends S. 1071's long title to accurately read: "An Act to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military activities of the Department of Defense..." and related purposes. The correction only affects the bill's title in official records and does not change S. 1071's substance or funding provisions. This is a routine administrative fix to ensure the bill's title matches its actual content.

passed · United States · Senate Dec 18, 2025

SRES 571: A resolution remembering the December 6, 2019, terrorist attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola and commemorating those who lost their lives, and those who were injured, in the line of duty.

This Senate resolution (SRES 571) commemorates the December 6, 2019, terrorist attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola, which killed three service members (Ensign Joshua Watson, Petty Officer Mohammed Haitham, and Petty Officer Cameron Walters) and injured others. It honors those who lost their lives or were injured in the attack, recognizes the heroic actions of military personnel, law enforcement, and civilians who responded, and notes existing awards they received (including Purple Hearts and Navy medals). The resolution does not create new policies or funding but formally expresses the Senate’s remembrance and gratitude through symbolic recognition.

Topics ✓ Veterans

passed · United States · Senate Dec 18, 2025

SRES 572: A resolution honoring the service and sacrifice of United States Army Sergeant William Nathaniel Howard and United States Army Sergeant Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar, who were killed in action in Palmyra, Syria, in a targeted assault against United States service members on December 13, 2025.

SRES 572 is a symbolic Senate resolution honoring U.S. Army Sergeant William Nathaniel Howard (29, Marshalltown, Iowa) and Sergeant Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar (25, Des Moines, Iowa), both members of the Iowa Army National Guard, who were killed in action during a December 13, 2025, terrorist assault in Palmyra, Syria. The resolution formally recognizes their service and sacrifice, extends condolences to their families, condemns the attack, and expresses gratitude for the bravery of responding forces. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy or funding implications - it solely serves to honor the soldiers’ memory and support their families through formal Senate recognition.

passed · United States · Senate Dec 18, 2025

SRES 321: A resolution commemorating 30 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and Vietnam on July 11, 2025.

This Senate resolution (SRES 321) formally commemorates the 30th anniversary of normalized U.S.-Vietnam diplomatic relations on July 11, 2025. It recognizes the bilateral relationship's foundation in reconciliation efforts, honors Vietnamese American contributions to U.S. communities, and reaffirms U.S. support for ongoing war legacy programs - including dioxin cleanup at Bien Hoa Airport and unexploded ordnance removal. The resolution symbolically honors military service from both nations and underscores continued cooperation in trade, defense, and regional security. As a procedural resolution, it has no binding effect but serves to acknowledge historical milestones and shared commitments.

passed · United States · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 3436: Caring for Veterans and Strengthening National Security Act

This bill requires the VA to provide telehealth services, mail-order pharmacy benefits, and mandatory beneficiary travel payments to veterans residing in the Freely Associated States (including Palau, the Marshall Islands, and Micronesia) within one year of enactment. It mandates quarterly reporting to Congress on implementation progress and associated costs. The law directly affects veterans in these Pacific Island nations by expanding access to critical healthcare and travel support services previously not uniformly guaranteed.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

passed · United States · House Dec 18, 2025

HR 6703: Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act

The Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act (HR 6703) requires large health plans (with at least 100 average participants) and pharmacy benefit managers to submit detailed reports every six months on drug spending, rebates, and out-of-pocket costs. These reports include specific information on drug costs, rebates received, pricing structures, and spending patterns, making this information available to plan sponsors and participants. The bill also establishes new rules for association health plans and health reimbursement arrangements to expand affordable coverage options for workers and self-employed individuals. The primary goal of these reporting requirements is to increase transparency around health care costs, allowing consumers and employers to make more informed decisions about health coverage. The bill does not directly set or reduce premiums but provides data that could inform future premium negotiations and decisions.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

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