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in committee · Washington · House Oct 14, 2025

HR 5755: No Budget, No Pay Act

HR 5755, the No Budget, No Pay Act, requires Congress to pass a budget resolution and all regular appropriations bills by October 1 each fiscal year, or members of Congress (excluding the Vice President) will not receive pay starting October 2. The bill mandates that pay is withheld for each day after October 1 until both chambers approve the budget resolution and all appropriations bills. It explicitly prohibits retroactive payment for any withheld pay period and establishes procedures for Senate and House committees to certify compliance with the deadlines. The law takes effect February 1, 2027, and directly affects congressional members' salaries based on budget process deadlines.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEnforces timely budget passage with pay withholding to promote fiscal responsibility and congressional accountability in budgeting processes.95% confidence
Scott H. Peters (D) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · House Oct 10, 2025

HRES 802: Requiring the House of Representatives to convene and hold recorded quorum calls during a Government shutdown, and for other purposes.

This resolution requires the House of Representatives to hold daily meetings and recorded attendance checks during government shutdowns. Members must electronically confirm their presence each day via a "quorum call," with fines of $500 for a first offense and $2,500 for repeat failures. Fines cannot be paid using campaign or official funds, and the rules apply to all House members, including delegates and the Resident Commissioner. The bill aims to ensure continuous House operations during shutdowns but does not alter the cause or duration of shutdowns.
Jared Moskowitz (D) · 29 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · House Oct 10, 2025

HR 5740: WIC Benefits Protection Act

This bill makes federal funding for the WIC program mandatory by requiring Congress to appropriate necessary funds annually for fiscal year 2026 and each subsequent year. It removes discretionary language from WIC funding requirements and clarifies that eligible participants must be served without participation limits. The bill directly affects low-income pregnant women, new mothers, and young children who rely on WIC for nutrition assistance, ensuring continued access to critical food, health, and education services.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates annual federal funding for WIC, ensuring consistent budgetary support for essential nutrition program serving vulnerable populations.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates funding for WIC program, protecting nutrition assistance for pregnant women and children, directly strengthening public health services and patient access.95% confidence
Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D) · 99 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · House Oct 10, 2025

HR 5736: PAVE Act

HR 5736, the PAVE Act, requires Medicare beneficiaries aged 65 and older to receive penicillin allergy verification during their initial preventive physical exam and annual wellness visit. The bill mandates that healthcare providers identify patients reporting a penicillin allergy, evaluate whether the reported reaction was a true allergy, explain the health risks of a false allergy label, and refer to specialists when needed. This verification process, effective January 2027, aims to correct false allergy labels - over 90% of which are inaccurate - improving antibiotic choices and patient outcomes. It directly affects seniors covered by Medicare who have self-reported penicillin allergies, with no cost to patients for this service.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates allergy verification to correct false labels, improving antibiotic safety and patient access to appropriate care for Medicare beneficiaries.95% confidence
H. Morgan Griffith (R) · 9 co-sponsors
passed · Washington · Senate Oct 9, 2025

SRES 448: A resolution designating October 1, 2025, as "Energy Efficiency Day" in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits that have been driven by private sector innovation and Federal energy efficiency policies.

This resolution designates October 1, 2025, as "Energy Efficiency Day" to recognize the economic and environmental benefits of energy efficiency. It celebrates private sector innovation and federal energy efficiency policies, referencing historical achievements like over 80 quadrillion BTUs in energy savings and $1 trillion in annual cost avoidance. The resolution has no binding provisions and is purely ceremonial, calling for public observance through programs and activities. It does not create new laws or directly affect any specific groups.
Jeanne Shaheen (D) · 19 co-sponsors
died · Washington · Senate Oct 9, 2025

S 2882: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026

This bill provides continuing appropriations for federal government operations through October 31, 2025, ensuring that agencies can maintain essential services without interruption. It authorizes funding for departments including Defense, Health and Human Services, Veterans Affairs, and Transportation, while extending specific programs like community health centers, Medicare services, and veterans' benefits. Key provisions include maintaining funding levels for existing programs, extending deadlines for various health and human services initiatives through October 2025, and providing specific amounts for programs like the WIC food assistance program. The bill also includes numerous extensions for programs that would otherwise expire, such as the National Health Service Corps and certain Medicare payment adjustments. This continuing resolution prevents government shutdowns by providing temporary funding until a full fiscal year 2026 appropriations bill can be enacted.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMaintains current funding levels for essential programs including health, veterans, and defense services without cuts or tax changes.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMaintains funding for community health centers, Medicare, and veterans' healthcare services, preserving existing coverage and access without cuts or restrictions.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly authorizes funding for Transportation department, maintaining existing program levels without defunding or restrictions.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly authorizes funding for Veterans Affairs and extends veterans' benefits per summary, directly advancing veteran services.95% confidence
Patty Murray (D)
in committee · Washington · House Oct 8, 2025

HRES 795: Condemning the Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023, and calling for Hamas and its leaders to immediately and unconditionally surrender and to release the hostages, including Americans.

HRES 795 is a non-binding resolution condemning Hamas for the October 7, 2023, attacks that killed over 1,200 people, took 251 hostages (including Americans), and involved sexual violence. It demands Hamas immediately surrender and release all remaining hostages - specifically noting 48 people still held, including two U.S. citizens. The resolution also affirms Israel’s right to self-defense, calls for humanitarian aid to reach Palestinians, and condemns global antisemitism following the attacks. As a symbolic congressional statement, it does not create new laws or alter policies.
Josh Gottheimer (D) · 68 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · House Oct 8, 2025

HR 5708: Federal Employees Civil Relief Act

HR 5708, the Federal Employees Civil Relief Act, provides temporary protections for federal workers and contractors during government shutdowns. It suspends civil proceedings like evictions, mortgage foreclosures, student loan collections, and tax payments if the worker is furloughed or working without pay. During a shutdown (and for 30 days after), courts can pause these obligations or adjust payments to prevent harm, and lenders/insurers cannot penalize workers for missed payments due to the shutdown. The law directly affects federal employees whose income is disrupted by a shutdown, ensuring housing, loan, and tax protections while maintaining their civil rights.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill suspends evictions/foreclosures for furloughed federal workers during shutdowns, directly protecting tenant housing stability and rights during emergencies.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill suspends evictions, foreclosures, and penalties for missed payments during government shutdowns, protecting federal workers' financial stability during involuntary unemployment. Directly advances workers' rights during employment disruption.95% confidence
Brendan F. Boyle (D) · 15 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · House Oct 8, 2025

HR 5705: To authorize the reimbursement by the Federal Government of State funds used to maintain participation in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children in the event of a Government shutdown.

HR 5705 requires the federal government to reimburse state agencies for funds they use to maintain participation in the WIC program during a government shutdown. It directly affects states that cover WIC costs using their own money when federal funding lapses. The bill establishes a process where states can seek reimbursement from the federal government after the shutdown ends. This ensures states aren’t burdened with costs for a federal funding gap that impacts nutrition assistance for women, infants, and children.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects WIC program funding during government shutdowns, ensuring continued nutrition assistance for vulnerable populations as a public health initiative.85% confidence
Gabe Amo (D) · 87 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · House Oct 8, 2025

HR 5707: Voter Purge Protection Act

HR 5707, the Voter Purge Protection Act, sets strict standards for states removing voters from registration lists. It requires states to use only objective, reliable evidence (like proof of death or moved residence) to remove voters - not factors like not voting or not responding to notices - and mandates 48-hour written notice to affected voters with reinstatement instructions. States must also issue public notices about removal programs to help voters verify their status. This bill directly affects state election officials and voters whose registration might be challenged, aiming to prevent improper removals under the National Voter Registration Act. It amends existing federal voting laws to enforce these new verification and notice requirements.
Joyce Beatty (D) · 28 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · House Oct 8, 2025

HR 5720: Federal Worker Childcare Protection Act of 2025

HR 5720, the Federal Worker Childcare Protection Act of 2025, would provide reimbursement to federal employees who face a pay gap during a government funding lapse (starting October 1, 2025) while paying for childcare. It directly affects federal workers who are furloughed or working without pay during such a lapse. Employees would receive reimbursement for childcare costs if they provide documentation, such as receipts from a childcare provider, to the General Services Administration. This reimbursement is subject to available congressional appropriations and does not guarantee payment.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentReimburses federal workers for childcare costs during pay gaps from government shutdowns, protecting income stability and childcare access for affected employees.90% confidence
Ilhan Omar (D) · 33 co-sponsors
passed · Washington · Senate Oct 6, 2025

SRES 406: A resolution designating September 30, 2025, as "Impact Aid Recognition Day" to recognize and celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Impact Aid program.

Senate Resolution SRES 406 designates September 30, 2025, as "Impact Aid Recognition Day" to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Impact Aid program. The program reimburses school districts near federal properties (such as military bases, Indian lands, and federal facilities) for lost tax revenue, ensuring they can provide quality education. This resolution formally recognizes the program’s role in supporting over 1,100 school districts serving more than 8 million students across 4.7 million acres of federally owned land. It is a ceremonial resolution with no new policy changes or funding.
Mazie K. Hirono (D) · 26 co-sponsors
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