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passed · United States · House May 20, 2026

HR 1352: To designate the General George C. Marshall House, in the Commonwealth of Virginia, as an affiliated area of the National Park System, and for other purposes.

HR 1352 designates the General George C. Marshall House in Leesburg, Virginia, as an "affiliated area" of the National Park System. The George C. Marshall International Center will manage the site, with the National Park Service providing technical assistance but not acquiring property or managing operations. The bill clarifies that this designation does not affect adjacent private property rights, create buffer zones, or regulate activities outside the house. It is a procedural measure to formally recognize the historic site within the National Park System framework.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill designates George C. Marshall House as National Park System affiliated area, honoring a prominent military leader and veteran service figure, supporting veteran recognition and commemoration.85% confidence

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passed both · United States · Senate Sep 14, 2026

S 603: A bill to designate the General George C. Marshall House in the Commonwealth of Virginia, as an affiliated area of the National Park System, and for other purposes.

S 603 designates the General George C. Marshall House in Leesburg, Virginia, as an affiliated area within the National Park System. This bill directly affects the property itself and the George C. Marshall International Center, which will manage the site. Key provisions include establishing the house as a designated area to promote public appreciation of General Marshall's contributions, requiring the managing entity to follow National Park System standards, and clarifying that the Secretary of the Interior cannot acquire property or assume financial responsibility for the site's operations. The bill focuses on formalizing the site's status within the park system framework without altering its current ownership or management structure.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill designates a historic site of a prominent military leader as a National Park System affiliated area, promoting public appreciation of his contributions to veterans and military service.85% confidence

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passed · United States · Senate Sep 29, 2025

SRES 420: A resolution supporting the designation of September 19, 2025, as "National Concussion Awareness Day".

SRES 420 is a non-binding Senate resolution designating September 19, 2025, as "National Concussion Awareness Day." It recognizes concussions as a significant health concern affecting millions, citing CDC data on sports-related injuries and long-term effects. The resolution encourages federal, state, and local officials to collaborate on raising awareness, improving concussion diagnosis and management, and supporting further research. It does not create new laws or funding but aims to promote public and medical community education about concussions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePromotes concussion awareness, diagnosis, and research - aligning with healthcare advocacy by encouraging collaborative health initiatives without funding restrictions.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill raises awareness about concussions, a significant health concern affecting veterans, promoting diagnosis and management support.85% confidence

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passed · United States · House Sep 14, 2026

HR 5235: Skills-Based Federal Contracting Act of 2025

Skills-Based Federal Contracting Act This bill prohibits federal contract bid solicitations for contractor personnel from including minimum educational requirements unless the contracting officer justifies the requirements. The prohibition applies to educational requirements that may be met through education alone, education or experience, or a combination of education and experience. The bill also requires the Office of Management and Budget to issue implementing guidance to federal agencies, including instructions for contracting officers that encourage using alternatives to education requirements.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRemoves unnecessary education barriers in federal contracting, promoting skills-based hiring and expanding employment opportunities for workers without formal degrees.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill promotes skills-based hiring which benefits veterans who often have extensive experience but may lack traditional degrees, improving their employment opportunities.75% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 14, 2026

S 3471: EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act

The EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act requires the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to change its food procurement practices to prioritize foods supporting local farmers, worker well-being, environmental sustainability, and equitable food systems. It mandates the USDA to purchase more foods produced by beginning farmers, socially disadvantaged farmers, veterans, and those using sustainable practices, while requiring transparency through annual reports on procurement spending. The bill sets specific targets for increasing such purchases by 2032, allocates $2 million annually from 2026-2031 for covered producers, and creates a $25 million grant program to help small producers meet USDA requirements. The legislation also establishes a pilot program to evaluate "best value" procurement that considers factors beyond price, such as environmental impact and labor practices.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates USDA to prioritize foods using sustainable practices, directly advancing environmental sustainability goals90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates USDA procurement to prioritize 'worker well-being' and support disadvantaged farmers/veterans, directly advancing labor protections in food systems.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates USDA to prioritize purchasing foods from veterans, directly supporting veteran employment and economic benefits through federal procurement.85% confidence

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passed · United States · House Sep 14, 2026

HR 6808: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 417 West 7th Street in Columbia, Tennessee, as the "Pharmacist’s Mate First Class John Harlan Willis Post Office Building".

This bill designates the U.S. Postal Service facility at 417 West 7th Street in Columbia, Tennessee, as the "Pharmacist’s Mate First Class John Harlan Willis Post Office Building." It updates all official references (including laws, maps, and documents) to reflect this new name. The bill affects the specific post office location and any federal records mentioning it, without altering postal services or creating new policies. This is a ceremonial naming bill with no substantive policy changes.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill honors a veteran (Pharmacist's Mate John Harlan Willis) by naming a post office after him, providing recognition and commemoration.90% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Nov 20, 2025

HRES 903: Expressing support for the designation of November as "Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Awareness Month".

HRES 903 is a non-binding House resolution designating November as "Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Awareness Month." It expresses support for raising public awareness about CRPS/RSD, a rare condition causing chronic limb pain, swelling, and disability without a cure or single diagnostic test. The resolution highlights the need for earlier diagnosis, improved treatment access, and research advancement for this condition, which disproportionately affects women. It does not create new laws or allocate funding but aims to support patients and drive medical progress through heightened visibility.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes awareness, earlier diagnosis, and research for CRPS/RSD, advancing patient access and treatment options within healthcare policy.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill raises awareness of CRPS/RSD, a condition disproportionately affecting veterans, supporting their healthcare needs and research advancement.75% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Dec 12, 2025

HR 6694: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 130 North Winton Road in Rochester, New York, as the "Lieutenant James N. Lyons Post Office".

This bill (HR 6694) designates the U.S. Postal Service facility at 130 North Winton Road in Rochester, New York, as the "Lieutenant James N. Lyons Post Office." It updates all official federal references to the location to reflect this new name. The change is purely ceremonial and affects how the post office is identified in government documents and records.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill honors a veteran (Lieutenant James N. Lyons) by naming a post office after him, providing recognition and commemoration of veteran service.90% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 26, 2025

S 739: 9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act of 2025

This bill adjusts the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program to expand access to mental health evaluations and correct funding mechanisms. It allows licensed mental health providers (not just physicians) to certify mental health conditions for WTC responders and survivors, and extends the timeframe to add new health conditions from 90 to 180 days. The bill also modifies how annual funding is calculated - using a 7% annual increase plus a population-based adjustment - to ensure long-term program sustainability through 2090. Additionally, it removes deceased individuals from enrollment counts to improve program accuracy and clarifies provider credentialing rules for the nationwide health network. These changes directly affect WTC responders and survivors seeking health coverage under the program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases funding for WTC Health Program by modifying calculation method and expanding access to mental health services for responders and survivors.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands mental health provider access beyond physicians, extends condition add window to 180 days, and secures long-term funding for WTC Health Program.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands mental health benefits for WTC responders and survivors, improving worker health protections and access to care under the WTC Health Program.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill expands mental health evaluations for WTC responders/survivors, broadens provider eligibility, and increases funding mechanisms for veteran health programs.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Mental Health Workplace Safety

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in committee · United States · House Jan 13, 2026

HR 6593: Domestic Organic Investment Act of 2025

The Domestic Organic Investment Act of 2025 establishes a new grant program to strengthen the U.S. domestic organic supply chain. It provides federal grants (up to $2 million for facility projects, $100,000 for equipment) to eligible entities like organic producers, cooperatives, and tribal governments for expanding storage, processing, and distribution capacity. Grants require matching funds (50% for major projects, 25% for equipment) but may waive requirements for beginning farmers and veterans. The program aims to reduce reliance on imported organic products, modernize supply chain systems, and help entities meet certification and food safety standards. Funding is authorized for fiscal years 2026-2030.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides federal grants for organic supply chain expansion, increasing government spending on agricultural infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds organic supply chain expansion, promoting sustainable farming practices that reduce chemical use and conserve soil/water resources, aligning with environmental conservation goals.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill includes veteran-specific grant provisions with matching fund waivers, indicating support for veteran economic opportunities75% confidence

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