United States Bills

passed · United States · House Nov 18, 2025

HRES 886: Electing a member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

HRES 886 elects Representative Fong to serve on the House Committee on Homeland Security. This procedural resolution formally appoints him to the committee without changing any policy or affecting constituents. It is a routine administrative action to fill a committee seat, not a substantive legislative measure. The resolution requires no further action beyond the formal appointment.

passed · United States · House Nov 18, 2025

HRES 887: Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

This resolution appoints specific House members to four standing committees: Mr. Conaway to the Committee on Armed Services, Mrs. Grijalva to the Committee on Education and Workforce and the Committee on Natural Resources, and Mr. Walkinshaw to the Committee on Homeland Security. It is a procedural measure formalizing committee assignments without altering policy or affecting external stakeholders. The resolution names individuals for these internal House roles, with no substantive policy changes or broader implications. As a routine committee appointment resolution, it does not involve legislative action or public impact.

passed · United States · House Nov 18, 2025

HRES 878: Disapproving the behavior of Representative Jesús G. Chuy García of Illinois.

HRES 878 is a resolution passed by the U.S. House of Representatives disapproving Representative Jesús G. "Chuy" García of Illinois for his conduct in the 2026 Democratic primary process. The resolution states García filed his candidacy for the primary on October 27, 2025, and then directed his Chief of Staff to file her own candidacy on the November 5 filing deadline, after he had already filed. After the deadline, García withdrew his petition on November 6, 2025. The House concluded this behavior undermined election fairness and was inconsistent with the dignity of his office.

passed · United States · House Nov 18, 2025

HRES 879: Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 80) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 130) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 131) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 58) denouncing the horrors of socialism; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1949) to repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3109) to require the Secretary of Energy to direct the National Petroleum Council to issue a report with respect to petrochemical refineries in the United States, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5107) to repeal the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022 enacted by the District of Columbia Council; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5214) to require mandatory pretrial and post conviction detention for crimes of violence and dangerous crimes and require mandatory cash bail for certain offenses that pose a threat to public safety or order in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

HRES 879 is a procedural resolution that would allow the House to debate and vote on multiple specific legislative items. It enables consideration of three joint resolutions seeking to block Bureau of Land Management rules about oil and gas activities in Alaska (National Petroleum Reserve, Buffalo Field Office, and Coastal Plain areas), a concurrent resolution denouncing socialism, and three bills: one to remove natural gas export/import restrictions, one requiring an energy report on refineries, and two related to criminal justice reforms in Washington, D.C. The resolution waives debate rules and points of order to streamline votes on these items. It does not change policy itself but facilitates the House's review of the referenced bills and resolutions.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice ✗ Energy ✗ Environment

passed · United States · House Nov 18, 2025

HR 5078: PILLAR Act

The PILLAR Act reauthorizes the CISA State and local cybersecurity grant program through fiscal year 2035, expanding its scope to cover operational technology systems and systems using artificial intelligence. It requires grant recipients to adopt multi-factor authentication and other cybersecurity best practices, with higher federal funding rates (up to 75% for multi-entity groups) if these measures are implemented by October 2027. The bill also mandates outreach to rural and small local governments to ensure equitable access to cybersecurity resources and includes a requirement for GAO reviews of artificial intelligence adoption across funded programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Technology

passed · United States · House Nov 18, 2025

HR 2659: Strengthening Cyber Resilience Against State-Sponsored Threats Act

HR 2659 creates a federal task force to address cyber threats from China's state-sponsored actors, specifically targeting groups like Volt Typhoon identified in a 2024 CISA advisory. The task force, led by CISA and FBI directors, coordinates federal agencies responsible for critical infrastructure security to detect and respond to cyberattacks. It must produce annual reports - including classified assessments of infrastructure risks and recommendations - to Congress within 540 days of formation and for five years after. These reports will guide federal efforts to protect critical infrastructure (like energy grids and transportation systems) and inform owners/operators through a public awareness campaign.

Topics ✓ Technology

passed · United States · House Nov 18, 2025

HR 2261: Strengthening Oversight of DHS Intelligence Act

HR 2261 amends the Homeland Security Act to strengthen privacy and civil rights protections in Department of Homeland Security (DHS) intelligence operations. It requires DHS to ensure intelligence information is shared, retained, and disseminated in ways that protect privacy rights and civil liberties, as determined by the Chief Privacy Officer and the Civil Rights Officer. The bill mandates training for intelligence personnel on privacy laws (like the Privacy Act of 1974) and requires coordination with the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis to implement these standards. This directly affects DHS intelligence staff handling or disseminating information under the law. The changes apply to existing DHS intelligence processes without creating new programs or funding.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Technology

passed · United States · House Nov 18, 2025

HR 2212: DHS Intelligence Rotational Assignment Program and Law Enforcement Support Act

HR 2212 establishes a new DHS Intelligence Rotational Assignment Program for intelligence analysts. The bill requires the DHS Secretary to create this program within one year, allowing analysts in DHS intelligence components and the Secret Service's Office of Strategic Intelligence and Information to rotate between positions. This aims to build broader expertise by enabling analysts to gain experience across different DHS intelligence roles. The program must follow coordination requirements already set for DHS's existing rotation program. It directly affects DHS intelligence analysts and Secret Service strategic intelligence personnel.

passed · United States · House Nov 18, 2025

HR 1608: Department of Homeland Security Vehicular Terrorism Prevention and Mitigation Act of 2025

HR 1608 requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to submit a detailed report to Congress within 180 days of enactment, assessing vehicular terrorism threats and countermeasures. The report must analyze emerging risks - including threats using autonomous vehicles, ride-sharing apps, and connected car technologies - and identify high-risk locations like airports, mass gatherings, and critical infrastructure. It also mandates DHS to detail current prevention efforts, coordination with state/local governments and private companies (e.g., ride-sharing platforms), and recommendations for new technologies like vehicle immobilization systems. An unclassified summary of the report will be published publicly, with annual briefings to Congress on findings.

passed · United States · House Nov 17, 2025

HRES 782: Expressing condolences and support for the victims of the July 4 flooding in Texas, honoring acts of heroism, and committing to stand with those impacted by these floods.

HRES 782 is a non-binding House resolution expressing condolences to victims of the July 4, 2025, catastrophic floods in Texas, which caused at least 135 deaths (including 37 children) and widespread destruction. It honors first responders who rescued over 850 people and community heroes like camp staff who saved children, while committing the House to stand with affected Texans. The resolution does not create new laws or allocate funds - it formally mourns the loss of life, recognizes acts of courage, and urges prioritization of rebuilding infrastructure and support for vulnerable residents. This symbolic gesture was introduced by multiple Texas representatives and referred to the Transportation Committee.

Chip Roy (R) · 29 co-sponsors

passed · United States · House Nov 12, 2025

HRES 874: Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Richard B. Cheney.

This ceremonial House resolution expresses the House's sorrow over the death of former Vice President Richard B. Cheney. It directs the Clerk to notify the Senate and Cheney's family, and calls for the House to adjourn as a mark of respect. The resolution has no policy impact or effect on constituents - it is a formal tribute with no legislative provisions.

passed · United States · House Nov 12, 2025

HRES 873: Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5371) making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026, and for other purposes.

HRES 873 is a procedural resolution that sets the rules for the House to vote on the Senate's amendment to H.R. 5371, the bill funding government operations through fiscal year 2026. It allows the House to directly consider whether to accept the Senate's version of the funding measure without debate restrictions, with the Committee on Appropriations controlling a one-hour debate period. This resolution does not change the funding levels or policies in H.R. 5371 but streamlines the process for finalizing the fiscal year 2026 appropriations bill. The actual policy effects would depend on the content of H.R. 5371 and its Senate amendment, not this procedural step.

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