HRES 701 is a House resolution requesting the President to provide documents about the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) access to Social Security Administration data. It specifically seeks records related to a cloud system hosting the Social Security Numerical Identification System (NUMIDENT), including security plans, the purpose of the cloud copy (e.g., audits, benefits decisions, AI training), and access by named individuals. The resolution requires the President to submit these materials within 14 days of adoption. This is an inquiry, not a policy change, focused solely on transparency about government data access.
HRES 702 is a symbolic resolution condemning the September 10, 2025, assassination of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA and a conservative political activist. It expresses condolences to his family, praises first responders, and reaffirms the right to peaceful assembly. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but serves as a formal statement of condemnation. The resolution directly addresses the House of Representatives' stance on this event, with no direct impact on constituents or legislation.
S 2777, the Small Business RELIEF Act, exempts small businesses from import duties imposed under Executive Order 14257 (related to national emergencies) for goods they import. It requires the President to refund all duties paid under that order within 90 days of the bill's enactment. The bill directly affects small business concerns as defined by the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632), which typically covers businesses with fewer than 500 employees. This policy change removes a financial burden on qualifying small importers and provides retroactive refunds for past payments.
This bill (HR 5332) mandates a federal review of liquid cooling technologies for data centers, requiring the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to assess their research needs, costs, benefits, and market adoption within 90 days. The study will evaluate how liquid cooling compares to air cooling for efficiency, safety, and heat reuse, including waste heat capture for secondary uses. It directly affects federal agencies operating data centers (like the Department of Energy) by informing future infrastructure decisions. The GAO report and subsequent Department of Energy assessment will guide potential policy but do not fund or require adoption of liquid cooling.
HR 5309, the Congressional Tribute to Constance Baker Motley Act of 2025, authorizes a posthumous Congressional gold medal for Constance Baker Motley, a pioneering civil rights attorney and judge. The bill directs the Treasury Secretary to strike the medal with her image and name, to be presented to her son, Joel W. Motley III, and her niece, Constance Royster. It also permits the sale of bronze duplicates at cost to cover expenses, with proceeds going to the U.S. Mint fund. This is a commemorative measure with no substantive policy changes, honoring Motley’s legacy as the first African-American woman appointed to a federal judgeship.
HR 5327 would grant federal recognition to the Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia, making the tribe eligible for federal services and benefits. The bill defines the tribe's service area as specific Virginia counties (Nottoway, Southampton, Sussex, Surry, Isle of Wight, Franklin, and Dinwiddie), specifies membership based on the tribe's most recent membership rolls, and allows the Secretary of the Interior to take certain lands held in fee by the tribe into trust. It clarifies that the tribe cannot conduct gaming activities, preserves existing hunting, fishing, trapping, gathering, and water rights, and does not affect the application of the Indian Child Welfare Act. The legislation does not create a new reservation but addresses how lands already held by the tribe might be formally recognized.
This bill requires pension plan administrators to locate and notify beneficiaries of unclaimed retirement funds ($50 or more) before transferring them to state unclaimed property programs. Administrators must first attempt to update contact information through databases and send a clear notice explaining the transfer process, unless no updated contact can be found. It establishes a national clearinghouse for states to manage these transfers and mandates regular reports to the Labor Secretary about unclaimed funds, including beneficiary details. The law protects administrators from liability if they follow these procedures, ensuring forgotten retirement savings can be recovered by rightful owners through state programs.
HR 5305, the Congressional MRA Act, requires unused funds from House members' representational allowances (used for constituent services and office expenses) to be deposited into the U.S. Treasury starting in fiscal year 2026. Specifically, any unspent amounts from these allowances must be used for deficit reduction or reducing the federal debt, as determined by the Treasury Secretary. The bill applies only to the House of Representatives and directs the House Committee on Administration to create implementing regulations. This changes how unspent congressional office funds are handled, redirecting them toward federal fiscal goals rather than remaining available for future member use.
HRES 697 is a symbolic House resolution recognizing suicide as a preventable public health issue and supporting the designation of September as "National Suicide Prevention Month" and September 10, 2025, as "World Suicide Prevention Day." It does not create new laws or allocate funds but formally expresses congressional support for these designations to raise awareness. The resolution cites statistics showing suicide as a leading cause of death across age groups, including among veterans and adolescents, and emphasizes mental health as equally important as physical health. It acknowledges the need for diverse prevention strategies without specifying new policies or programs. This resolution is purely declarative, aiming to bolster public awareness rather than enact concrete changes.
HRES 695 is a commemorative resolution honoring Charlie Kirk, a conservative speaker and Turning Point USA leader, following his assassination on September 10, 2025, in Orem, Utah. The resolution condemns the attack, offers condolences to his family, and recognizes first responders. It reaffirms the First Amendment right to peaceful assembly and emphasizes that violence cannot silence democratic participation. This non-binding resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as a symbolic tribute to Kirk's memory and the principles of democratic engagement.
This resolution (HRES 691) commemorates the 135th anniversary of the 1890 Institutions - 19 historically Black land-grant universities established under the 1890 Morrill Act - to be observed on August 30, 2025. It recognizes these institutions’ 135 years of contributions to agricultural education, research, and extension, serving over 88,000 students in fields like STEM and agriculture. The resolution encourages federal and state ceremonies to celebrate their work and supports continued partnership with the USDA, though it does not create new funding or policy changes. It is a non-binding expression of congressional support for these institutions’ historical and ongoing mission.
This bill amends the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to change how banks count "reciprocal deposits" (deposits from other banks) when calculating brokered funds. It sets tiered percentage limits: banks with under $1 billion in total deposits can count up to 50% of reciprocal deposits as local, while larger banks face lower percentages (40% for $1B-$10B, 30% for $10B-$250B, etc.). The rule directly affects banks that use deposit brokers, particularly medium and large institutions, by allowing them to count more reciprocal deposits toward local deposit requirements. This reduces the portion of deposits classified as "brokered," potentially easing compliance for banks seeking to maintain local deposit ratios.
