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passed · Wisconsin · Senate Sep 29, 2025

SRES 418: A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 20 through September 27, 2025, as "National Estuaries Week".

This resolution (SRES 418) expresses the U.S. Senate's support for designating September 20-27, 2025, as "National Estuaries Week." It does not create new laws or funding but aims to raise public awareness about the ecological and economic importance of estuaries. The resolution highlights estuaries' role in supporting jobs, economic output, and coastal protection, while acknowledging ongoing threats like pollution and habitat loss. It is a symbolic gesture directed at the public, government officials, and organizations working to protect estuaries.
Sheldon Whitehouse (D) · 30 co-sponsors
passed · Wisconsin · House Sep 19, 2025

HRES 719: Honoring the life and legacy of Charles Charlie James Kirk.

HRES 719 is a House resolution honoring Charles "Charlie" James Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA who was assassinated on September 10, 2025. The resolution condemns his assassination and all political violence, extends condolences to his family, and calls on Americans to reject violence while promoting civil discourse. It specifically recognizes Kirk's legacy as a defender of constitutional principles and his role in inspiring youth through free speech and faith-based civic engagement. As a commemorative resolution, it does not enact policy changes but formally expresses the House's stance on honoring his life and legacy.
Mike Johnson (R) · 196 co-sponsors
passed · Wisconsin · House Sep 18, 2025

HR 3481: Delivering Digitally to Our Veterans Act of 2025

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to create an electronic system allowing veterans and eligible individuals to send and receive official communications about their educational benefits. It directly affects veterans using VA educational assistance programs by offering a digital alternative to paper mail. The key provision mandates that veterans must actively opt in to use this electronic system (rather than it being automatic), and the VA must notify enrolled students about this option. The VA will now be required to provide this electronic communication mechanism as part of managing educational benefit correspondence.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates electronic system for VA communications, advancing digital service delivery. Opt-in requirement respects user privacy choice, aligning with data privacy principles.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAdds digital access to VA educational benefits, improving service delivery without restricting options. Explicitly enhances veterans' access to benefit communications.95% confidence
Tom Barrett (R) · 4 co-sponsors
passed · Wisconsin · Senate Sep 16, 2025

SRES 391: A resolution condemning the assassination of Charlie Kirk and honoring his life and legacy.

SRES 391 is a symbolic Senate resolution condemning the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a conservative campus advocate and founder of Turning Point USA, who was killed on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University. The resolution expresses the Senate’s strongest condemnation of the killing, extends condolences to his family (including his wife Erika and two children), and honors his work promoting civil discourse on college campuses. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create policy changes or affect any individuals through legislative action.
Mike Lee (R) · 54 co-sponsors
passed · Wisconsin · Senate Sep 16, 2025

SRES 392: A resolution expressing support for the designation of November 16, 2025, as "National Warrior Call Day" and recognizing the importance of connecting members of the Armed Forces and veterans in the United States to support structures necessary to transition from the battlefield, especially peer-to-peer connection.

SRES 392 is a Senate resolution designating November 16, 2025, as "National Warrior Call Day." It encourages all U.S. citizens to reach out to active-duty service members and veterans through phone calls or conversations to reduce isolation and connect them with support resources. The resolution specifically highlights the importance of peer-to-peer connections in addressing mental health challenges, citing veteran suicide statistics as context. As a symbolic measure (not a law), it does not create new programs but urges public engagement to support military personnel transitioning from service.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransResolution designates 'National Warrior Call Day' to promote peer support for veterans' mental health, citing suicide statistics and encouraging connections to transition support resources.90% confidence
Jeanne Shaheen (D) · 34 co-sponsors
passed · Wisconsin · House Sep 16, 2025

HR 5100: To extend the SBIR and STTR programs, and for other purposes.

HR 5100 extends the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs through fiscal year 2026, instead of ending on September 30, 2025. This bill directly affects small businesses and research institutions that rely on federal funding for research and development through these programs. The key mechanism is updating expiration dates across multiple program provisions in the Small Business Act to maintain funding authority and program operations for one additional year. The extension does not alter program eligibility, funding levels, or core requirements.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends SBIR/STTR funding through 2026, maintaining federal R&D spending for small businesses and research institutions, directly supporting fiscal continuity of essential programs.92% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExtends SBIR/STTR programs providing federal R&D funding to small tech businesses, directly advancing technology innovation through sustained financial support.95% confidence
Roger Williams (R) · 18 co-sponsors
passed · Wisconsin · House Sep 16, 2025

HR 3579: Veterans Readiness and Employment Program Integrity Act

HR 3579 requires veterans to submit an application before the VA can begin an initial evaluation for vocational rehabilitation services. It limits employment assistance under the program to a maximum of 365 days per veteran. The bill also mandates the VA to annually report veterans' regional office assignments, pre- and post-program wages, and average wait times for counselor meetings to Congress and the public. Additionally, it requires an independent review of VA rehabilitation programs within one year of enactment to recommend improvements.
Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentLimits employment assistance duration to 365 days per veteran, restricting benefits available under the program.85% confidence ✗ VeteransOpposes VeteransLimits VA vocational rehab assistance to 365 days per veteran and requires pre-application, restricting service access and duration.85% confidence
Juan Ciscomani (R) · 3 co-sponsors
passed · Wisconsin · House Sep 16, 2025

HR 2034: Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship Opportunity Act

This bill modifies the Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship program for veterans. It reduces the maximum months of scholarship use from 60 to 45 and lowers the required benefit usage threshold from 90% to 67.5% for certain veterans. The changes prioritize veterans who have used the most months of their regular education benefits and those pursuing STEM degrees. Veterans must now exhaust all their regular education benefits under Chapter 33 before accessing this scholarship, as specified in new subsection (d)(5). The bill directly affects veterans using education benefits to pursue STEM fields.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationModifies STEM scholarship to prioritize veterans pursuing STEM degrees, enhancing higher education access and supporting veterans' educational opportunities through targeted funding.95% confidence ✗ VeteransOpposes VeteransBill reduces maximum scholarship duration from 60 to 45 months, directly limiting veteran benefit access despite lower usage threshold.85% confidence
Nikki Budzinski (D) · 2 co-sponsors
passed · Wisconsin · Senate Sep 11, 2025

S 93: Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2025

This bill amends the Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 1998 to strengthen federal efforts addressing harmful algal blooms (HABs) and hypoxia across marine, estuarine, and freshwater systems. It establishes a new Task Force required to develop a comprehensive Action Strategy every five years, examining causes, ecological impacts, and economic consequences of HABs in diverse environments including the Great Lakes, coastal waters, and freshwater systems. The bill authorizes $19.5 million annually for NOAA and $8 million annually for the EPA (fiscal years 2026-2030) to implement these provisions, creates a national monitoring network for HABs, and establishes an incubator program to develop innovative prevention strategies. It mandates consultation with states, tribes, local governments, and affected industries like fisheries and agriculture to address HABs impacts on public health, ecosystems, and communities.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill strengthens federal efforts to address harmful algal blooms through research, strategy development, and ecosystem protection, directly advancing environmental protection.95% confidence
Dan Sullivan (R) · 15 co-sponsors
passed · Wisconsin · 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 ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationClarifies regulatory coverage for airport deicing safety, enhancing existing aviation transportation safety standards without new requirements.92% confidence
Tony Wied (R) · 3 co-sponsors
passed · Wisconsin · 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 ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $13.74M to improve mental health care access for aviation personnel, removes barriers to disclosure, and mandates process improvements - directly advancing mental health services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates FAA to improve mental health disclosure process without job loss fears, enhancing workplace safety for aviation workers.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances aviation safety standards by improving medical clearance processes for pilots/air traffic controllers under FAA regulations, directly advancing transportation safety within aviation infrastructure.95% confidence
Sean Casten (D) · 43 co-sponsors
passed · Wisconsin · Senate Aug 1, 2025

SRES 340: A resolution designating July 30, 2025, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".

SRES 340 designates July 30, 2025, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day" to honor individuals who report government waste, fraud, or misconduct. The resolution directs federal agencies to inform employees, contractors, and the public about their legal right to report wrongdoing and to recognize whistleblowers' contributions to saving taxpayer funds and upholding ethical standards. It commemorates the first U.S. whistleblower law passed on July 30, 1778, by the Continental Congress. This is a symbolic recognition measure with no new legal requirements or funding.
Chuck Grassley (R) · 15 co-sponsors
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