United States Bills

passed · United States · House Sep 9, 2025

HRES 682: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3838) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3486) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase penalties for individuals who illegally enter and reenter the United States after being removed, and for other purposes.

HRES 682 is a procedural resolution that establishes rules for debating and voting on two separate bills in the U.S. House of Representatives. It sets time limits for debate (one hour for the defense bill, one hour for the immigration bill), waives points of order against consideration, and outlines specific amendment procedures for H.R. 3838 (military funding for fiscal year 2026) and H.R. 3486 (increased penalties for illegal reentry after removal). The resolution itself does not change policy but streamlines the legislative process for these bills. It directly affects House members by governing how they may debate and amend these specific measures.

passed · United States · House Sep 9, 2025

HR 3423: Facility for Runway Operations and Safe Transportation Act

This bill amends an existing aviation safety law to clarify that "storage facilities for aircraft deicing equipment and fluids" are explicitly included under regulatory coverage. It directly affects airport operators and federal aviation authorities (FAA) who manage deicing operations at airports. The change corrects a technical omission in the law's definition, ensuring storage facilities for deicing equipment are covered under existing safety regulations without creating new requirements. This is a procedural clarification, not a policy change.

Topics ✓ Transportation

passed · United States · House Sep 9, 2025

HR 3425: Personnel Oversight and Shift Tracking Act of 2025

This bill requires the Federal Protective Service to improve oversight of contract security guards protecting buildings owned or secured by the General Services Administration. It mandates standardized collection and analysis of covert testing data (simulated security breaches), quarterly reviews to identify recurring issues, and mandatory corrective training for guards who fail tests. The bill also directs an evaluation of the current personnel tracking system within 180 days, requiring a decision on replacement or upgrades with a public implementation plan. Annual reports to Congress will detail progress, system effectiveness, and tenant communication protocols for security coverage gaps.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

passed · United States · House Sep 9, 2025

HR 3428: Mid-Atlantic River Basin Commissions Review Act

This bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to review three river basin commissions (Susquehanna, Delaware, and Potomac River Basin Commissions) within one year of enactment. The review will examine each commission’s ethics policies, public communication, federal responsibilities, funding sources, and potential overlapping duties with other agencies. After completing the review, the GAO must submit a report to Congress with findings and recommendations for improving transparency or oversight. Each commission must then submit annual compliance plans to Congress for five years, detailing actions taken to address the report’s recommendations. The bill focuses on oversight, not new policy changes.

passed · United States · House Sep 9, 2025

HR 3424: SPACE Act of 2025

The SPACE Act of 2025 requires the General Services Administration (GSA) to work directly with federal agencies that lease office space to improve shared work arrangements. Specifically, the GSA must develop criteria for expanding shared spaces, identify how special-use areas could support this, and establish measurable goals for success with tenant agencies. This bill affects all federal agencies leasing space through GSA, aiming to make office space use more efficient. The GSA must report to Congress on these efforts within six months of the bill's enactment.

passed · United States · House Sep 9, 2025

HR 3055: TRANSPORT Jobs Act

HR 3055, the TRANSPORT Jobs Act, requires the Secretary of Transportation to create an action plan within 30 days of enactment to help transitioning military service members and veterans enter supply chain careers (like trucking, rail, and logistics). The plan must identify barriers veterans face in hiring, challenges employers encounter, and high-demand regions, while highlighting transferable skills and existing program gaps. It will recommend specific steps for the Transportation, Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Labor departments to improve recruitment, training, and retention of veterans in supply chain jobs. The bill directly affects veterans seeking these careers and supply chain employers needing qualified workers.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment ✓ Transportation ✓ Veterans

passed · United States · House Sep 9, 2025

HR 2591: Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025

The Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025 requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to update regulations within two years to encourage pilots and air traffic controllers to seek mental health care and disclose conditions without fear of losing medical clearance. It mandates annual reviews to improve the medical clearance process for mental health conditions - such as approving additional safe medications, enhancing examiner training, and reducing backlogs - and allocates $13.74 million yearly (2026-2029) to hire more aviation medical examiners. The bill also directs the FAA to implement recommendations from a mental health rulemaking committee and fund a public campaign to reduce stigma around mental health care in aviation. These provisions aim to support aviation workers' well-being while streamlining safety-related medical evaluations.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment ✓ Transportation

Sean Casten (D) · 43 co-sponsors

passed · United States · Senate Sep 8, 2025

SRES 371: A resolution honoring the victims and survivors of the mass shooting at the Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

SRES 371 is a Senate resolution honoring the victims and survivors of a mass shooting at Minneapolis' Annunciation Catholic Church and School on August 27, 2025, which killed two children and injured 21 others. The resolution condemns the violence, offers condolences to affected families, and commends first responders, community members, and church staff for their immediate aid. It expresses solidarity with the Minneapolis community and all faith communities impacted by gun violence, emphasizing that everyone deserves safety in places of worship and schools. This symbolic resolution does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges the tragedy and supports healing efforts.

passed · United States · Senate Sep 4, 2025

S 1038: TRACE Act

S 1038, the TRACE Act, requires the Attorney General to add a data field to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NMIPS) indicating whether a missing person’s last known location was confirmed or suspected to be on federal land (like national parks or military bases). It also mandates annual reports to Congress starting in 2025, detailing the number of cases in NMIPS where federal land was involved. This directly affects law enforcement agencies using NMIPS by standardizing how they track missing persons on federal property. The bill creates no new funding or penalties but improves data collection for cases involving federal lands.

passed · United States · House Sep 3, 2025

HRES 672: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4553) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 104) 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 ‘‘Miles City Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment’’; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 105) 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 ‘‘North Dakota Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan’’; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 106) 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 ‘‘Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan’’; and for other purposes.

HRES 672 is a procedural resolution that sets rules for Congress to debate and vote on three specific measures. It enables consideration of H.R. 4553, which would fund energy and water development agencies for fiscal year 2026, and three separate disapproval resolutions (H.J. Res. 104-106) targeting Bureau of Land Management land management plans in Miles City (Montana), North Dakota, and Central Yukon (Alaska). The resolution establishes time limits for debate (one hour total), waives most objections to the bills, and outlines procedures for amendments. This resolution itself does not change policy but streamlines the process for Congress to act on these specific funding and land management proposals.

passed · United States · House Sep 3, 2025

HRES 668: Directing the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to continue its ongoing investigation into the possible mismanagement of the Federal government’s investigation of Mr. Jeffrey Epstein and Ms. Ghislaine Maxwell, and for other purposes.

HRES 668 directs the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to continue its investigation into possible mismanagement of the federal government’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell cases, including Epstein’s death and sex trafficking networks. The resolution requires the committee to publicly release unclassified documents related to the investigation - such as communications, travel records, and immunity deals - with limited exceptions for privacy, active cases, or classified national security information. It prohibits withholding documents due to embarrassment or political sensitivity and mandates written justifications for any redactions. This resolution affects the Oversight Committee, federal agencies (like the DOJ and Treasury), and the public seeking transparency. It is procedural, not a new law, focusing on directing an ongoing investigation and document disclosure.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

passed · United States · House Sep 3, 2025

HRES 605: Establishing the Select Subcommittee to Investigate the Remaining Questions Surrounding January 6, 2021.

This resolution establishes a House select subcommittee under the Judiciary Committee to investigate unresolved aspects of the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack. The subcommittee, composed of up to 8 members appointed by the Speaker (with minority input), has authority to hold hearings, issue subpoenas, and obtain relevant records from the House. It must submit a final report to the Judiciary Committee by December 31, 2026, and will dissolve 30 days after that date or at the end of the 119th Congress, whichever occurs first. The bill does not impose direct obligations on the public but creates a procedural mechanism for congressional oversight.

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