PolicyBrief

Legislation

H.R. 5450
119th CongressSep 18th 2025
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
IN COMMITTEE

This bill provides continuing appropriations for Fiscal Year 2026, extends numerous existing federal programs for one month, and includes targeted funding increases and specific legislative adjustments across various government agencies.

Rosa DeLauro
D

Rosa DeLauro

Representative

CT

H.RES. 743
119th CongressSep 18th 2025
Supporting the designation of "Operation Enduring Freedom Day" to honor the service, sacrifice, and courage of the men and women who served in Operation Enduring Freedom, their families, and those who lost their lives or were wounded in the conflict.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution supports establishing an annual "Operation Enduring Freedom Day" to honor the service, sacrifice, and courage of all who served in the conflict, their families, and those lost or wounded.

Nicole Malliotakis
R

Nicole Malliotakis

Representative

NY

H.RES. 745
119th CongressSep 18th 2025
Expressing support for the designation of October 1 as "National Latino and Latina Physician Day".
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution expresses support for designating October 1st as National Latino and Latina Physician Day to recognize their contributions and promote diversity in medicine to better serve the growing Latino and Latina population.

Raul Ruiz
D

Raul Ruiz

Representative

CA

H.J.RES. 125
119th CongressSep 18th 2025
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative Procedure Act".
IN COMMITTEE

This bill disapproves of the Department of Health and Human Services' rule regarding adherence to the text of the Administrative Procedure Act.

Lizzie Fletcher
D

Lizzie Fletcher

Representative

TX

H.RES. 734
119th CongressSep 18th 2025
Recognizing the importance of engagement with the Latino community to get into outdoor recreation and participate in activities to protect United States natural resources, and expressing support for the designation of the third week of September as "Latino Conservation Week".
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution officially recognizes and supports the designation of the third week of September as "Latino Conservation Week" to celebrate the Latino community's vital role in outdoor recreation and natural resource protection.

Nanette Barragán
D

Nanette Barragán

Representative

CA

H.J.RES. 124
119th CongressSep 18th 2025
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision".
IN COMMITTEE

This joint resolution disapproves the Bureau of Land Management's rule regarding the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan.

Nicholas Begich
R

Nicholas Begich

Representative

AK

H.RES. 740
119th CongressSep 18th 2025
Congratulating Seattle Sounders FC on becoming the first Major League Soccer team to win all 5 major North American soccer trophies.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution congratulates the Seattle Sounders FC for becoming the first Major League Soccer team to win all five major North American soccer trophies.

Pramila Jayapal
D

Pramila Jayapal

Representative

WA

H.RES. 739
119th CongressSep 18th 2025
Supporting the designation of September 19, 2025, as "National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day", recognizing tens of thousands of families in the United States that have endured a stillbirth, and seizing the opportunity to keep other families from experiencing the same tragedy.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution supports designating September 19, 2025, as National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day to recognize affected families and promote efforts to reduce stillbirths.

Ashley Hinson
R

Ashley Hinson

Representative

IA

H.RES. 744
119th CongressSep 18th 2025
Supporting the designation of the week of September 21 through September 27, 2025, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week".
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution supports designating the week of September 21 through September 27, 2025, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week" to honor the families of fallen service members.

Dan Newhouse
R

Dan Newhouse

Representative

WA

H.RES. 746
119th CongressSep 18th 2025
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives condemning all forms of political violence and rejecting rhetoric that dehumanizes or demonizes political opponents.
IN COMMITTEE

This House resolution strongly condemns all forms of political violence and demands an end to dehumanizing rhetoric against political opponents.

Marc Veasey
D

Marc Veasey

Representative

TX

H.RES. 738
119th CongressSep 18th 2025
Expressing concern regarding severe restrictions on religious freedom abroad.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution expresses deep concern over severe restrictions on religious freedom abroad and urges robust U.S. diplomatic engagement to promote this fundamental human right globally.

J. Hill
R

J. Hill

Representative

AR

H.RES. 736
119th CongressSep 18th 2025
Recognizing the importance of diapers to infant health and family well-being, and expressing support for the designation of the week of September 15 to September 21, 2025, as "National Diaper Need Awareness Week".
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution expresses support for designating a week to raise awareness about the critical issue of diaper need affecting families nationwide and recognizes the efforts of local diaper banks.

Rosa DeLauro
D

Rosa DeLauro

Representative

CT

H.RES. 735
119th CongressSep 18th 2025
Supporting the designation of the month of July as "American Families Month".
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution supports designating July as "American Families Month" to recognize the essential role of stably married, two-parent households in promoting societal well-being and positive child outcomes.

Michael Cloud
R

Michael Cloud

Representative

TX

H.RES. 737
119th CongressSep 18th 2025
Supporting the designation of September 22 as "National Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day" and recognizing the Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Flag.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution officially recognizes the Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Flag and designates September 22 as National Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day to combat stigma and honor those lost to suicide.

Andrew Garbarino
R

Andrew Garbarino

Representative

NY

H.RES. 741
119th CongressSep 18th 2025
Acknowledging that in the aftermath of September 11, 2001, individuals experienced hate and were targeted by the government on account of their faith, race, national origin and immigration status, and suggesting various forms of relief to support those affected.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution formally acknowledges the post-9/11 targeting of specific communities by hate and government action, and proposes an independent commission to review past policies and support community-led relief efforts.

Pramila Jayapal
D

Pramila Jayapal

Representative

WA

H.RES. 742
119th CongressSep 18th 2025
Recognizing the 250th birthday of the United States Navy.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution officially recognizes the 250th anniversary of the United States Navy, celebrating its history, global strength, and vital contributions to national security and diplomacy.

Nicolas LaLota
R

Nicolas LaLota

Representative

NY

H.R. 2791
119th CongressJul 23rd 2025
Homes for Heroes Act
AWAITING HOUSE

The Homes for Heroes Act increases the maximum VA home loan guaranty amount for certain veterans and adjusts the associated refinancing loan fee structure.

Max Miller
R

Max Miller

Representative

OH

H.R. 5298
119th CongressSep 11th 2025
Tax Excessive CEO Pay Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

This act increases the corporate tax rate for companies whose CEO-to-worker pay ratio exceeds 50 to 1, based on a five-year average calculation.

Rashida Tlaib
D

Rashida Tlaib

Representative

MI

H.R. 5299
119th CongressSep 18th 2025
DFC Modernization Act of 2025
AWAITING HOUSE

The DFC Modernization Act of 2025 overhauls the U.S. development finance agency by restricting aid to high-income nations, streamlining its board structure, increasing its equity investment capacity, and significantly raising the federal government's contingent liability limit.

Brian Mast
R

Brian Mast

Representative

FL

H.R. 5296
119th CongressSep 11th 2025
Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills
IN COMMITTEE

The BUILDS Act authorizes grants to industry partnerships in key infrastructure sectors to develop training programs and work-based learning opportunities for workers.

Suzanne Bonamici
D

Suzanne Bonamici

Representative

OR