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passed · Vermont · Senate Nov 4, 2025

SRES 399: A resolution congratulating the people of North Macedonia on the 34th anniversary of their independence and celebrating the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between North Macedonia and the United States.

This resolution (SRES 399) is a ceremonial Senate expression of goodwill. It congratulates North Macedonia on the 34th anniversary of its independence (September 8, 1991) and celebrates 30 years of formal diplomatic relations between North Macedonia and the United States (since 1995). The resolution does not create new laws or affect any individuals or groups; it solely recognizes the bilateral relationship, NATO partnership, and shared values. It was introduced by Senators Welch, Tillis, Shaheen, and Ricketts in the 119th Congress (2025).
Peter Welch (D) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Vermont · Senate Nov 4, 2025

S 3102: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the temporary enhanced premium credits, and for other purposes.

This bill extends two key Affordable Care Act provisions. It delays the expiration of temporary subsidies that help lower-income people afford health insurance premiums, moving the deadline from 2026 to 2028 (affecting millions buying coverage through health insurance marketplaces). It also extends the open enrollment period for 2026 health plans until January 15, 2026. The changes apply to tax years beginning after December 31, 2025, ensuring continued access to subsidies and enrollment flexibility through 2028.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends tax credits for lower-income ACA subsidies, providing ongoing tax relief and maintaining funding for health coverage affordability.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends ACA premium subsidies until 2028 and enrollment period, maintaining affordability and access for marketplace coverage, directly advancing healthcare access for lower-income individuals.95% confidence
Peter Welch (D)
in committee · Vermont · Senate Nov 3, 2025

SRES 481: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States Department of Agriculture should use its contingency funds and interchange authority to finance the supplemental nutrition assistance program.

SRES 481 is a non-binding Senate resolution urging the Trump administration to use the USDA’s existing $4.5 billion contingency funds and interchange authority to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for November 2025. The resolution states that SNAP is an entitlement program requiring government funding, and the USDA legally has the authority to draw from these reserves to avoid benefit disruptions. This would directly support the 42 million Americans who rely on SNAP, including 16 million children, 8 million seniors, 4 million people with disabilities, and 1.2 million veterans. The resolution does not change the law but calls for immediate action to maintain food assistance during a potential funding gap.
Jeff Merkley (D) · 45 co-sponsors
passed · Vermont · Senate Oct 31, 2025

SJRES 81: A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Brazil.

This bill (SJRES 81) terminates a national emergency declared by the President on July 30, 2025, which authorized additional duties on goods imported from Brazil. It directly affects importers of Brazilian products by ending the emergency authority that allowed these extra tariffs to be imposed. The resolution formally ends the emergency status under the National Emergencies Act, removing the legal basis for the duties. The bill does not change existing tariff rates but stops the emergency designation that enabled them.
Tim Kaine (D) · 10 co-sponsors
passed · Vermont · Senate Oct 31, 2025

SJRES 77: A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Canada.

This joint resolution terminates a national emergency declared by the President on February 1, 2025, which authorized the imposition of import duties on goods from Canada. It directly affects Canadian importers and businesses exporting goods to the U.S. that were subject to these duties under the emergency authority. The bill formally ends the emergency declaration under the National Emergencies Act, removing the legal basis for the duties but not automatically eliminating the duties themselves. This is a procedural action to revoke the emergency status, not a change to trade policy.
Tim Kaine (D) · 16 co-sponsors
in committee · Vermont · House Oct 31, 2025

HRES 846: Original National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resolution of 2025

HRES 846 is a symbolic resolution designating October 2025 as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It expresses the House's support for raising awareness about domestic violence and its impacts, and calls for continued congressional attention to ending domestic violence through existing programs. The resolution does not create new laws, allocate funding, or directly affect any specific groups - it is purely a statement of support. It references statistics on domestic violence prevalence but focuses on awareness rather than policy changes.
Al Green (D) · 147 co-sponsors
in committee · Vermont · Senate Oct 30, 2025

SRES 409: A resolution recognizing the 74th anniversary of the signing of the Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and the Philippines and the strong bilateral security alliance between our two nations in the wake of escalating aggression and political lawfare by the People's Republic of China in the South China Sea.

SRES 409 is a symbolic Senate resolution commemorating the 74th anniversary of the 1951 U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty. It expresses support for the U.S.-Philippines security alliance amid China's actions in the South China Sea, including territorial claims and confrontations with Philippine vessels. The resolution reaffirms the treaty's application to attacks on Philippine military assets and condemns China's "unprovoked aggression" in the region. As a non-binding resolution, it does not enact new policy but formally underscores the alliance's importance.
Pete Ricketts (R) · 15 co-sponsors
in committee · Vermont · Senate Oct 30, 2025

S 3078: Social Security Emergency Inflation Relief Act

The Social Security Emergency Inflation Relief Act (S 3078) would provide an additional $200 monthly payment to Social Security beneficiaries, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients, railroad retirement beneficiaries, and veterans receiving disability compensation or pension payments during the six-month period from January 1 to June 30, 2026. These payments would be delivered automatically through existing benefit channels and would not count as income for tax purposes or affect eligibility for other government assistance programs. The bill allocates $11 million for Treasury administrative costs and $83 million for the Social Security Administration to manage the payments, with funding covering the entire implementation period. This temporary measure aims to provide direct financial relief to vulnerable groups during a specified inflationary period.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides $200/month supplemental payments to Social Security/SSI beneficiaries, increasing government spending on essential programs without tax impact.95% confidence
Elizabeth Warren (D) · 11 co-sponsors
in committee · Vermont · Senate Oct 30, 2025

S 3084: ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025

The ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 establishes a federal program to expand high-speed broadband access in underserved rural areas. It provides grants, loans, and combinations of both to eligible entities (like tribes, local governments, or cooperatives) for building broadband infrastructure, requiring new service to offer at least 100 Mbps download and upload speeds. Projects must target areas where at least 75% of households lack such service, with priority for communities where 90% lack it, or those facing economic hardship, isolation, or high poverty. The bill authorizes $650 million annually from 2026-2030 for this program, with funds allocated to ensure projects meet minimum speed standards and serve the most underserved rural households.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands broadband access in rural areas, enabling digital educational resources and remote learning access for underserved communities.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly funds broadband infrastructure expansion to 100+ Mbps in underserved areas, directly advancing internet access - a core technology policy.95% confidence
Roger Marshall (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Vermont · Senate Oct 30, 2025

S 3090: No Nuclear Testing Act of 2025

S 3090, the No Nuclear Testing Act of 2025, prohibits using federal funds for any explosive nuclear weapons test that produces a yield (actual detonation). It blocks funding for fiscal year 2026 and any available pre-2026 funds, preventing agencies from conducting or preparing for such tests. The bill explicitly allows nuclear stockpile stewardship activities that comply with the existing zero-yield standard. This directly affects U.S. defense agencies and programs seeking to conduct nuclear explosive tests using federal appropriations.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesDefunds nuclear testing program, restricting defense spending per bill's explicit funding block for explosive tests95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBans nuclear testing, preventing radioactive pollution and environmental harm, directly aligns with environmental protection goals.95% confidence
Edward J. Markey (D) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · Vermont · Senate Oct 30, 2025

S 3079: Armed Forces Pay Act of 2025

This bill provides temporary funding for military pay and certain civilian employee salaries during fiscal year 2026 if Congress hasn’t passed regular appropriations. It covers all active-duty military members, reserve personnel on active duty or training, and civilian employees of the Defense Department, Coast Guard, intelligence community (including the CIA and National Intelligence Director’s office). The funding remains available until either regular appropriations are enacted, the Intelligence Authorization Act passes, or September 30, 2026. It does not change existing pay policies but ensures continuous payment during budget gaps.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides temporary funding for military pay and civilian salaries, ensuring continued government spending on essential personnel during fiscal gaps.90% confidence
Christopher A. Coons (D) · 27 co-sponsors
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