Jake Ellzey

H.Res. 881 is a congressional resolution condemning violent attacks against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) personnel and facilities. The resolution documents a series of specific incidents from July through November 2025, including armed attacks on detention facilities in Texas, assaults on agents in multiple cities, and threats against officers, citing a dramatic increase in violence with a 1,000 percent rise in assaults on ICE personnel and an 8,000 percent increase in death threats against ICE officers. The resolution is primarily symbolic, expressing the House's strong condemnation of violence against these law enforcement agencies, thanking them for their service, and honoring their commitment to national security and public safety. No funding is authorized or appropriated through this resolution, and it involves no specific timeline for action beyond acknowledging the recent attacks that prompted its introduction.

This resolution expresses support for Red Ribbon Week, which promotes a commitment to healthy, drug-free lifestyles. It also encourages participation in drug prevention activities and the development of drug-free communities.

H.R. 4845 officially designates the National Memorial Day Parade held annually in Washington, D.C. as "the National Memorial Day Parade" in recognition of America's fallen heroes. The bill acknowledges the parade's history, noting that President Franklin D. Roosevelt and General George Marshall reviewed a similar parade in 1942, and that the American Veterans Center revived the tradition in 2004, which has since grown into the largest Memorial Day event in the United States, drawing hundreds of thousands of participants and reaching over 100 million households nationwide. The legislation authorizes the Secretary of Defense to provide support for the parade, including allowing active and reserve military units to participate and permitting the use of federal funds for ceremonial displays of small arms and munitions. The bill does not specify new funding amounts or establish firm timelines beyond its authorization of ongoing support. The measure affects military personnel, veterans, the American Veterans Center, and the general public who participate in or view the parade.

The Apprenticeship Infrastructure Tax Credit Act creates a new tax incentive for employers who hire and train workers through registered apprenticeship programs in infrastructure-related fields such as construction, IT, and production. Eligible employers can claim $3,000 per apprentice (or $6,000 for veterans, National Guard members, military reservists, and military spouses) for up to two years while apprentices complete their training, provided they are new hires who enroll within 90 days of employment. The credit takes effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2025, and employers must report apprenticeship details to the Labor Department within 30 days of each quarter's end to receive tax credit certificates. The program has a $5 billion total spending cap, with the Treasury Department authorized to adjust eligible occupations and prioritize funding for military-connected apprentices if funds run low. Starting in 2027, the Treasury Department will publish annual reports tracking how much of the credit budget has been used.