United States Bills

passed · United States · Senate Jan 12, 2026

SRES 570: A resolution designating November 2025 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month" and expressing support for early detection and treatment of lung cancer.

SRES 570 designates November 2025 as National Lung Cancer Awareness Month, with the first week of November as National Women's Lung Cancer Awareness Week and the second Saturday of November as National Lung Cancer Screening Day. The resolution expresses congressional support for increasing public awareness about lung cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment options. It encourages educational activities to promote understanding of lung cancer screening and research, particularly for high-risk groups including minorities and non-smokers. This is a symbolic resolution with no new funding or policy requirements.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · United States · House Jan 12, 2026

HR 5184: Affordable HOMES Act

This bill repeals federal energy efficiency standards for manufactured housing that were set to take effect in 2022. It specifically nullifies a Department of Energy rule published in May 2022, removing requirements for energy conservation in manufactured homes. The change directly affects manufacturers and buyers of manufactured housing by eliminating these new efficiency mandates. The bill does not establish new standards but removes existing ones from the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment ✗ Housing

passed · United States · Senate Jan 8, 2026

SRES 580: A resolution directing the Architect of the Capitol to prominently display, in a publicly accessible location in the Senate wing of the United States Capitol, a plaque honoring the members of law enforcement responding on January 6, 2021, until the plaque can be placed in its permanent location.

SRES 580 is a resolution directing the Architect of the Capitol to display a plaque honoring law enforcement officers who protected the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, in a publicly accessible area of the Senate wing until it can be placed permanently on the Capitol's western front. The plaque recognizes officers from the U.S. Capitol Police, Metropolitan Police Department, and other federal, state, and local agencies who responded during the January 6th incident. This action implements a prior requirement from the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (section 214), which mandated the plaque's creation. The resolution does not create new policy but specifies the temporary display location for an existing plaque.

passed · United States · Senate Jan 8, 2026

SRES 577: A resolution observing the 1-year anniversary of the 2025 Southern California wildfires.

This Senate resolution (SRES 577) commemorates the one-year anniversary of the 2025 Southern California wildfires. It honors the 31 people who died in the fires, recognizes the bravery of over 7,500 first responders from multiple states, countries, and tribal nations who fought the fires, and affirms the Senate's commitment to supporting ongoing rebuilding efforts in affected communities like Pacific Palisades and Altadena. The resolution has no policy or funding provisions - it is a symbolic gesture of remembrance and support. It was introduced by Senators Schiff and Padilla on January 8, 2026.

passed · United States · Senate Jan 8, 2026

SRES 578: A resolution congratulating the University of Washington men's soccer team on winning the 2025 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division 1 Men's Soccer National Championship.

This resolution (SRES 578) is a ceremonial Senate measure congratulating the University of Washington men's soccer team for winning the 2025 NCAA Division I National Championship. It specifically recognizes their first-ever national title, achieved with a 3-2 overtime victory over North Carolina State in the championship game. The resolution formally acknowledges the team's entire season, including overcoming a losing streak to win six NCAA tournament games on the road. It directs the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to the team's head coach, athletic director, and university president. As a symbolic gesture with no policy impact, it directly affects the University of Washington soccer program and its leadership.

passed · United States · Senate Jan 8, 2026

SRES 579: A resolution affirming the importance of the Social Security program to the people of the United States and expressing the sense of the Senate that Social Security must be preserved, protected, and strengthened for current and future generations.

S. RES. 579 is a non-binding Senate resolution affirming Social Security's critical role as a primary income source for seniors, people with disabilities, and survivors. It calls for bipartisan legislative action to avoid automatic benefit cuts and ensure the program's long-term solvency, without creating new legal requirements. The resolution emphasizes preserving Social Security's promise to current beneficiaries and future generations, as stated in the Senate's formal expression of "sense."

passed · United States · House Jan 8, 2026

HRES 780: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.

HRES 780 is a procedural resolution that sets the rules for debating H.R. 1834 in the House of Representatives. It waives points of order against the bill, allows a specific amendment process, and limits debate to one hour equally divided between leadership. This resolution directly affects how the House will consider H.R. 1834 by streamlining its path to a vote. The resolution does not describe H.R. 1834's content, only the procedural steps for its consideration. (Note: H.R. 1834 is the bill being considered, but its specific policy content is not detailed in this resolution.)

passed · United States · Senate Jan 7, 2026

SRES 543: A resolution commending Centenary College of Louisiana on the occasion of its bicentennial and its years of service to the State of Louisiana and the United States.

SRES 543 is a ceremonial Senate resolution commending Centenary College of Louisiana for its 200th anniversary (bicentennial) and its historical service to Louisiana and the U.S. It recognizes the college as Louisiana's oldest chartered liberal arts institution and west of the Mississippi River, highlighting its educational contributions and economic impact in Northwest Louisiana. The resolution formally thanks the college and directs copies to its leadership and bicentennial committee. As a non-binding resolution, it has no policy impact beyond symbolic recognition.

passed · United States · Senate Jan 7, 2026

SRES 503: A resolution recognizing the third commemoration of the anti-LGBTQ+ attack that occurred on November 19-20, 2022, at Club Q, an LGBTQ+ bar in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

SRES 503 is a symbolic Senate resolution recognizing the third anniversary of the November 19-20, 2022, mass shooting at Club Q, an LGBTQ+ bar in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It commemorates the five victims killed (Raymond Green Vance, Ashley Paugh, Daniel Aston, Kelly Loving, and Derrick Rump) and 17 injured in the attack, which targeted an LGBTQ+ safe space. The resolution expresses the Senate's solidarity with survivors, families, and the Colorado Springs LGBTQ+ community but does not create new laws, allocate funds, or impose policy changes. It serves solely as a ceremonial acknowledgment of the tragedy and ongoing community efforts toward healing.

passed · United States · Senate Jan 7, 2026

SRES 288: A resolution condemning the rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in the United States, including the recent violent assault in Boulder, Colorado, and reaffirming the commitment of the Senate to combating antisemitism and politically motivated violence.

SRES 288 is a Senate resolution condemning recent ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals, including a violent assault in Boulder, Colorado, on June 1, 2025, and other incidents like the attack on Israeli Embassy staff in Washington, D.C., and fires at the Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence. The resolution formally expresses the Senate’s condemnation of these acts as part of a growing pattern of antisemitism and politically motivated violence. It reaffirms the Senate’s commitment to protecting peaceful assembly and religious practice, while urging federal, state, and local law enforcement to thoroughly investigate such incidents and calling on community leaders to publicly oppose antisemitism. This resolution has no legal effect but serves as a formal statement of the Senate’s position.

David McCormick (R) · 40 co-sponsors

passed · United States · House Jan 7, 2026

HRES 979: Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

This resolution (HRES 979) appoints Mr. Knott to the House Committee on Ethics, effective January 7, 2026. It is a routine procedural measure to fill a committee seat, directly affecting the composition of the Ethics Committee. The bill contains no policy changes or substantive provisions - only the formal designation of a representative for committee service. This type of resolution is standard practice for committee assignments in the U.S. House of Representatives.

passed · United States · House Jan 7, 2026

HRES 977: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to revise the definition of showerhead; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5184) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from enforcing energy efficiency standards applicable to manufactured housing, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6938) making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

HRES 977 is a procedural resolution that sets rules for the House of Representatives to consider three specific bills without procedural delays. It enables debate and voting on H.R. 4593 (which would revise showerhead definitions under energy law), H.R. 5184 (which would prohibit enforcement of energy efficiency standards for manufactured housing), and H.R. 6938 (which would allocate federal funding for fiscal year 2026). The resolution waives objections to these bills and limits debate time to one hour per side for each bill. This resolution itself does not change policy but streamlines the legislative process for these three measures.

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