New Hampshire Congressional Bills

in committee · New Hampshire · Senate Jun 18, 2025

SRES 291: A resolution celebrating the June 2025 North Atlantic Treaty Organization Summit in the Hague, the Netherlands, and reaffirming priorities pertaining to transatlantic security and our commitment to NATO.

This resolution (SRES 291) is a ceremonial Senate measure expressing support for the June 2025 NATO Summit in The Hague, Netherlands. It celebrates the summit's focus on transatlantic security, reaffirms U.S. commitment to NATO, and encourages NATO allies to meet defense spending targets (including the proposed 5% GDP goal for defense spending). The resolution does not create new laws or alter policy - it formally welcomes the summit and urges continued support for Ukraine, NATO's open-door policy, and stability in the Western Balkans. As a procedural resolution, it has no binding effect on government actions or spending.

in committee · New Hampshire · Senate Jun 18, 2025

SRES 287: A resolution reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world.

SRES 287 is a non-binding Senate resolution reaffirming U.S. commitment to protecting refugees and displaced persons globally. It highlights the record 123 million forcibly displaced people worldwide (as of 2024) and specifically addresses the current suspension of U.S. refugee admissions, which has left over 100,000 refugees stranded in conditional approval status. The resolution calls for restoring the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program and urges federal agencies to uphold international refugee protections, including due process and resettlement for vulnerable groups like women, children, and refugees from conflict zones like Sudan and Gaza. It emphasizes that refugee resettlement supports U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economic interests, citing data showing refugees contributed $581 billion in government revenue between 2005-2019.

Topics ✓ Immigration

Jeanne Shaheen (D) · 24 co-sponsors

in committee · New Hampshire · Senate Jun 18, 2025

SRES 227: A resolution condemning Hamas for its premeditated, coordinated, and brutal terrorist attacks on October 7, 2023, against Israel and demanding that Hamas immediately release all remaining hostages and return them to safety, and for other purposes.

SRES 227 is a non-binding Senate resolution strongly condemning Hamas for its October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel and demanding the immediate release of all 58 remaining hostages held in Gaza. It specifically calls for Hamas to provide medical care, release hostages including four U.S. citizens (Itay Chen, Omer Neutra, Judi Weinstein, and Gad Haggai), and return them safely. The resolution cites Hamas's actions as violations of international law, including the Geneva Conventions, and expresses sympathy for victims and their families. It does not create new laws or funding but formally expresses the Senate's position and urges the White House to continue efforts for hostage releases.

in committee · New Hampshire · Senate Jun 18, 2025

S 2124: Election Worker Protection Act of 2025

The Election Worker Protection Act of 2025 provides federal grants to states for election worker recruitment, training, and safety. It establishes new criminal penalties for threatening or harassing election workers, with fines up to $100,000 and up to 5 years in prison. The bill creates a grant program to protect election workers' personally identifiable information from public disclosure, including through redaction of personal data in public records. States would receive funding based on their voting age population, with requirements for diversity-focused recruitment and regular reporting on program outcomes.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Labor & Employment ✓ Technology

Amy Klobuchar (D) · 17 co-sponsors

in committee · New Hampshire · Senate Jun 18, 2025

S 2133: A bill to repeal the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019.

This bill (S 2133) repeals the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019, a law that imposed sanctions on Syrian entities and individuals responsible for human rights abuses. Repealing this act would remove those specific sanctions, directly affecting Syrian government officials and entities previously subject to U.S. financial restrictions. The bill does not create new policies but eliminates an existing legal provision. It is a procedural measure focused solely on removing the 2019 law's sanctions framework.

in committee · New Hampshire · Senate Jun 18, 2025

S 2122: Jury ACCESS Act of 2025

S 2122, the Jury ACCESS Act of 2025, amends federal law to prohibit excluding potential jurors from federal service based on sexual orientation or gender identity. It directly affects LGBTQ+ individuals who may be considered for federal jury duty. The bill achieves this by adding "sexual orientation, gender identity" to the existing list of protected characteristics (after "sex") in Section 1862 of Title 28, U.S. Code, which governs jury eligibility. This change ensures federal jury selection systems cannot discriminate against qualified citizens for these reasons.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

in committee · New Hampshire · Senate Jun 18, 2025

S 2134: Veterans Full-Service Care and Access Act of 2025

This bill requires the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) to ensure that veterans eligible for VA hospital care in each of the 48 contiguous states can receive treatment at a VA full-service hospital located within that state. If no VA hospital is available in a state, the VHA must contract with other healthcare providers to offer comparable services. The law also clarifies that veterans may still receive care at VA facilities in other states if needed, and mandates a report to Congress within one year on implementation progress and impacts on care quality. It directly affects veterans seeking VA hospital care across 48 states, with no changes to eligibility criteria.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

in committee · New Hampshire · Senate Jun 18, 2025

S 2121: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025

This bill reauthorizes and expands federal programs addressing the opioid crisis and related health issues through 2030, with increased funding for prevention, treatment, and recovery services. It provides specific funding increases for programs including prenatal and postnatal health services, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder prevention, first responder training, and community-based recovery centers. Key provisions include enhanced cybersecurity protections for suicide prevention hotlines, requirements for reporting on program effectiveness, and expanded support for individuals with substance use disorders through workforce development and peer support services. The bill directly affects healthcare providers, public health agencies, community organizations, and individuals seeking treatment for substance use disorders.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Technology

in committee · New Hampshire · Senate Jun 18, 2025

S 1397: International Quantum Research Exchange Act

S 1397, the International Quantum Research Exchange Act, establishes a Department of State program to fund international collaborations in quantum information science. It authorizes the Secretary of State to award matching grants to U.S. institutions of higher education or nonprofits for joint research projects with partner countries that have signed U.S. quantum cooperation agreements. The program requires coordination with federal science agencies, alignment with national quantum strategies, and strict adherence to research security policies. It includes a $20 million authorization for fiscal year 2026 and a 10-year sunset provision. The bill directly affects U.S. research institutions and international partners engaged in quantum science collaboration.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Technology

in committee · New Hampshire · Senate Jun 17, 2025

SRES 281: A resolution commemorating the 95th anniversary of the enactment of the Tariff Act of 1930.

This resolution commemorates the 95th anniversary of the 1930 Tariff Act (Smoot-Hawley Act), noting its historical role in raising U.S. import tariffs. It observes that the Act contributed to global trade wars, a sharp decline in U.S. exports (down 68% from 1929-1933), and worsened the Great Depression. The Senate resolution states it reflects on the consequences of protectionist policies and affirms support for rules-based trade that lowers costs for U.S. businesses and consumers. It is a non-binding historical observation with no new policy or funding.

passed · New Hampshire · Senate Jun 17, 2025

S 1467: Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act

This bill restricts how credit bureaus share consumer credit reports during mortgage applications. It limits sharing with third parties unless the request is for a firm mortgage offer or the recipient is the loan originator, servicer, or a bank holding the consumer's account. The law directly affects consumers (by limiting data sharing), credit bureaus (requiring new compliance), and mortgage lenders/banks (with restricted access). Key provisions require explicit consumer authorization for sharing and prevent broad data use during prescreening for home loans.

Topics ✓ Technology

Jack Reed (D) · 45 co-sponsors

passed · New Hampshire · Senate Jun 16, 2025

SRES 279: A resolution designating June 2025 as "Great Outdoors Month".

SRES 279 is a symbolic Senate resolution designating June 2025 as "Great Outdoors Month" to recognize the importance of outdoor recreation. It encourages all U.S. residents to responsibly participate in outdoor activities during June 2025 and year-round, referencing economic data showing outdoor recreation contributed $1.2 trillion to the U.S. economy in 2023. The resolution does not create new laws, funding, or obligations - it is purely a commemorative designation with no direct policy impact on specific groups or programs. It follows prior Senate resolutions about outdoor recreation but has no enforcement mechanism.

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