This resolution acknowledges the contributions and sacrifices of veterans who served in the Korean War and those who have served in Korea since the war's end. Nearly 1.8 million American service members fought in the Korean War starting in 1950, with over 36,000 killed and 103,000 wounded, and approximately 25,000 troops remain stationed in South Korea today to maintain the armistice. The resolution recognizes that the Korean War has been largely forgotten by many Americans compared to other major conflicts, and that the veterans who fought there often returned home without the recognition given to veterans of World Wars I and II. This is a commemorative resolution with no funding or specific implementation requirements. It serves primarily to formally honor these veterans and express congressional recognition of their service to defend democracy and freedom on the Korean Peninsula.

The Esther Coopersmith Award Act establishes a new annual award at the Department of State to recognize diplomats who advance women's leadership in peace and security efforts. The award will be given to members of the Civil Service or Foreign Service who have made meaningful contributions to preventing or resolving conflict by promoting women's participation in peace processes, supporting women's safety and economic security, and improving women's access to decision-making institutions. The Secretary of State's Office of Global Women's Issues will administer the award, with recipients selected by a panel of Assistant Secretaries and Chiefs of Missions, and each year will include one honorable mention recipient. Recipients will be required to present their work to incoming Foreign Service officers and at the Chiefs of Mission Conference, and the Secretary must submit a report to Congress within 90 days of selection describing each recipient's efforts and outcomes. The legislation also amends the Foreign Service Act to include women's and girls' rights as a guiding principle for diplomatic work, and the award program is set to expire after five years.

This bill creates a federal grant program to establish and operate a national resource center focused on helping faith communities address domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. The center would provide training and technical assistance to faith leaders, clergy, victim service providers, law enforcement, courts, and other agencies on how to better support survivors who identify with religious or spiritual traditions. Eligible applicants must be consortiums of at least three organizations, including faith-based groups representing underserved religious communities and culturally specific organizations, with a focus on ensuring victim safety remains the priority over other considerations like family preservation or religious marriage counseling. The bill authorizes two million dollars annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2031, and requires the Attorney General to develop model state legislation addressing religious divorce denial, where religious authorities refuse to cooperate with divorce proceedings despite civil court orders. Annual reports to Congress will track the program's effectiveness in improving responses to violence survivors within faith communities.

H.Con.Res. 81 is a symbolic resolution recognizing the wage gap between men and women in the United States and reaffirming Congress's commitment to equal pay. The resolution documents that women working full-time earn on average 81 cents for every dollar paid to men, with significant disparities across racial and ethnic groups—ranging from 58 cents for Latinas and Native American women to 96 cents for Asian-American women. The measure highlights that this wage gap costs women over $1.1 trillion annually in lost wages and has numerous consequences, including reduced retirement savings, higher poverty rates among older women, and barriers to paying off student debt. While this resolution does not authorize any funding or create new law, it serves as a congressional statement of principle passed on Equal Pay Day (March 26, 2026), urging support for policies and practices that would close the gender wage gap.

H.Res. 1087 is a congressional resolution expressing support for community water fluoridation as a public health measure to prevent tooth decay. The resolution emphasizes that tooth decay is a widespread and preventable problem affecting millions of Americans, and notes that fluoridation—adjusting fluoride levels in drinking water—has been backed by over 75 years of scientific research and recognized as one of the top public health achievements of the 20th century. According to the resolution, fluoridation is cost-effective, saving communities $32 per person annually and providing a $20 return for every dollar spent, while reaching people regardless of income or dental access. The resolution encourages states and localities to maintain or begin water fluoridation programs and supports continued research and education on the topic. This is a symbolic resolution with no direct funding or enforcement mechanisms, though it comes as some states like Florida and Utah have recently banned fluoride in their water systems.

Protecting Students on Campus Act of 2025This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) and institutions of higher education (IHEs) participating in federal student aid programs to distribute information on how to report alleged violations of civil rights under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in federally funded programs or activities.)Specifically, the bill requires ED's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) to conduct a public awareness campaign regarding the rights of individuals under Title VI. This campaign must be updated annually and distributed to IHEs.The bill requires an IHE to post a link on its website on how to file a Title VI complaint with OCR. Additionally, the IHE must annually post the materials from OCR's public awareness campaign. The information must be posted in high-traffic public places on campus (e.g., student centers) and high-traffic websites (e.g., the website for student services). OCR must give monthly congressional briefings on (1) the number of complaints filed with OCR, (2) how OCR plans to address those complaints and the investigations opened in response to those complaints, and (3) how long those complaints remain open.The bill also requires annual reporting by IHEs on discrimination complaints. Further, the bill directs ED's Office of Inspector General to audit and study discrimination complaints.

H.R. 6358 reauthorizes and expands a federal grant program to help colleges and universities establish and operate Student Veteran Centers—dedicated campus spaces that support the nearly one million veterans enrolled in higher education annually. These centers would provide veterans with lounge spaces, centralized veteran services offices, benefits counseling, academic tutoring, and assistance transitioning from military to civilian life and careers. Eligible institutions can receive grants of up to $500,000 over a four-year period, with priority given to schools serving large veteran populations or those in rural areas, and the bill emphasizes hiring veteran staff and offering specialized veteran orientations and mental health services. The legislation authorizes funding for these grants through fiscal year 2033, and requires the Education Department to report on program outcomes and develop a best practices website within three years of awarding the first grant.

This concurrent resolution expresses Congressional support for designating November 10-16, 2025, as "National Caregiving Youth Week" to recognize and raise awareness about children and adolescents under 18 who serve as primary or secondary caregivers for family members with chronic illnesses, disabilities, or other conditions requiring regular care. The legislation acknowledges that an estimated 6 million young people in the U.S. take on caregiving duties—such as assisting with personal care, managing medical equipment, administering medications, and providing emotional support—responsibilities that typically fall to adults. These caregiving youth often struggle to balance their responsibilities with education, mental health, and personal well-being, putting them at higher risk for anxiety, depression, and school dropout, while families of color and low-income families are disproportionately affected. The resolution calls on educators, health care professionals, researchers, and policymakers to become more aware of caregiving youth needs and recommends supporting federal research initiatives to better understand and assist this underserved population. This is a symbolic measure with no direct funding or enforcement mechanisms; it expresses Congressional sentiment rather than creating new laws or programs.

The FASTER Act directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to award competitive grants to fire departments—including career, combination, and volunteer departments—to implement programs that prevent falls among seniors and enable faster emergency response in homes. Falls among people over 65 cost the nation over $80 billion annually in medical expenses and are the leading cause of injury-related deaths in this age group, with more than 70 percent occurring at home. Grant funds can be used for activities such as installing safety devices like grab bars and handrails, recruiting community paramedicine staff, fitting homes with emergency access boxes, installing smoke detectors, and connecting seniors with fall-prevention classes and medical professionals. The bill authorizes increasing annual funding from $1 million in fiscal years 2026-2028, to $2 million in 2029-2031, $4 million in 2032-2034, and $7 million in 2035, with grants awarded for three-year periods and declining federal cost-sharing over time (75 percent the first two years, 35 percent the third year). The program expires September 30, 2036, and FEMA must report to Congress on effectiveness within two years of enactment.

This resolution designates the week of September 22–28, 2025, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Week" to highlight the serious health problem of falls among older Americans. According to the bill, falls affect millions of seniors annually—about one in four older adults falls each year, resulting in roughly 14 million falls, 3 million emergency room visits, and approximately 41,000 deaths. Beyond the human toll, falls cost the U.S. healthcare system about $80 billion annually in direct medical expenses, with Medicare covering roughly two-thirds of that cost. The resolution recognizes that many falls are preventable through evidence-based strategies like exercise programs, medication management, vision care, and home safety improvements, and it expresses congressional support for continued federal investment in falls prevention programs and the work of organizations addressing fall risks. This is a symbolic measure with no direct funding or implementation authority—it simply calls attention to the issue and encourages awareness and prevention efforts.

Connected Maternal Online Monitoring Act or the Connected MOM Act This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to report, and provide resources for states, on coverage of remote physiologic devices and related services (e.g., blood glucose monitors) under Medicaid, so as to improve maternal and child health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum women.

H.Con.Res. 21 is a congressional resolution recognizing the persistent wage gap between men and women in the United States. The resolution highlights that women working full-time earn an average of 83 cents for every dollar men earn, with even larger gaps for women of color—Latinas and American Indian women earning just 58 cents per dollar. The resolution notes that this disparity costs women over $994 billion annually in lost wages and affects their ability to afford childcare, education, housing, healthcare, and retirement security. While this is a non-binding symbolic measure rather than legislation that creates new laws or funding, it reaffirms Congress's commitment to supporting equal pay and narrowing the gender wage gap. The resolution was introduced on March 25, 2025, designated as Equal Pay Day, and was sponsored by a large bipartisan group of House members.

Tax Fairness for Survivors Act This bill excludes certain payments related to sexual assault or sexual harassment claims from gross income for federal tax purposes.Specifically, the bill excludes from gross income amounts received by an individual from a judgment, award, or settlement of a claim (including backpay, frontpay, punitive damages, attorney’s fees, or any payments made to release, resolve, or settle a claim) related to sexual harassment or a nonconsensual sexual act or sexual contact. Further, under the bill, such amounts are not wages or compensation and, thus, not subject to certain payroll taxes (Social Security, railroad retirement, and unemployment insurance).Under current law, amounts received from a judgment, award or settlement of a claim may be excluded from gross income if attributable to a personal physical injury or physical sickness. However, under current law, compensatory and other amounts received from a judgment, award or settlement unrelated to a personal physical injury or physical sickness generally are included in gross income. (Some exceptions apply.)

Global Health, Empowerment and Rights ActThis bill establishes that a foreign nongovernmental organization shall not be disqualified from receiving certain U.S. international development assistance solely because the organization provides medical services (including counseling and referral services) using non-U.S. government funds if the medical services do not violate the laws of the country in which they are being provided. Such foreign organizations shall not be subject to requirements relating to their use of non-U.S. funds for advocacy or lobbying activities other than those that apply to U.S. nongovernmental organizations receiving such assistance.