U.S. House of Representatives·Introduced May 13, 2026·May 13, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HealthD4R1(5 co-sponsors)DRBipartisan
Introduced
This resolution expresses congressional support for designating May 2026 as "National Physical Fitness and Sports Month." The measure aims to highlight the importance of physical activity and healthy eating habits to address obesity rates in the United States, which affect roughly 42 percent of adults and nearly 20 percent of children and adolescents. The resolution notes that obesity rates vary significantly by race and ethnicity, with the highest rates among non-Hispanic Black adults and Hispanic children, and emphasizes the health benefits of regular physical activity, including reduced risk of heart disease, diabetes, depression, and other chronic conditions. There is no funding associated with this resolution, as it is a symbolic gesture rather than a funded program. The measure calls on the House to support public education efforts about the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle through proper nutrition and exercise.
U.S. House of Representatives·Introduced Feb 26, 2026·Feb 26, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HealthD1R1(2 co-sponsors)DRBipartisan
Introduced
This resolution expresses Congressional support for designating February 2026 as "Low Vision and Vision Impairment Awareness Month." The resolution highlights significant public health concerns, noting that approximately 12 million Americans over age 40 have vision impairment, with vision problems projected to cost the U.S. nearly $206 billion in 2026. It emphasizes that 90 percent of vision loss is preventable or treatable and calls attention to disparities affecting children, particularly non-Hispanic Black children who experience higher rates of vision loss. The resolution encourages the Secretary of Health and Human Services to improve surveillance of vision diseases, conduct research on eye conditions like diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration, and promote access to eye care and health information for both adults and children. No new federal funding is allocated; this is a symbolic measure intended to raise awareness about preventable blindness and support existing vision health initiatives.
U.S. House of Representatives·Introduced Sep 19, 2025·Sep 19, 2025 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, Science, Space, and Technology, Oversight and Government Reform, Financial Services, Ways and Means, Natural Resources, and Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Government Operations and PoliticsD22R0(22 co-sponsors)
Introduced
This resolutionexpresses support for a National Voting Rights Month,encourages people to uphold the right to vote,encourages Congress to pass certain voting rights legislation,recommends the development of a curriculum in public schools and universities regarding voting,expresses appreciation for the U.S. Postal Service for issuing a special Representative John R. Lewis stamp, andinvites Congress to allocate funds for public service announcements regarding elections.
U.S. House of Representatives·Introduced Sep 18, 2025·Sep 18, 2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Crime and Law EnforcementD167R0(167 co-sponsors)
Introduced
H.Res. 746 is a resolution expressing the House of Representatives' condemnation of all forms of political violence and inflammatory rhetoric targeting political opponents. The resolution references a series of violent incidents from 2020 to 2025, including assassinations, assassination attempts, arson, and coordinated shootings targeting elected officials and public figures across the political spectrum. The bill calls on law enforcement to investigate and prosecute those who commit or incite political violence, urges public officials and media to reject dehumanizing language, and reaffirms Congress's commitment to the safety and dignity of all public servants. As a resolution expressing the sense of the House rather than passing binding legislation, it does not carry the force of law and requires no funding or specific implementation timeline. The resolution was introduced in September 2025 and has been referred to the House Judiciary Committee.
U.S. House of Representatives·Introduced Jul 23, 2025·Jul 23, 2025 — Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Emergency ManagementD11R0(11 co-sponsors)
Introduced
The Texas Flood Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2025 provides $15 billion in emergency funding to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to assist with disaster relief and recovery from severe flooding events in Texas during 2025. The money will be used to help individuals, communities, and infrastructure affected by the floods under the federal disaster relief program. The funds are designated as an emergency appropriation and may be used until September 30, 2028. FEMA must report to Congress every six months on how the money is being spent, including where the funds are distributed across Texas, what types of assistance are provided, and any obstacles or unmet needs in the recovery effort.
U.S. House of Representatives·Introduced Jul 22, 2025·Jul 22, 2025 — Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Armed Forces and National SecurityD9R5(14 co-sponsors)DRBipartisan
Introduced
This bill authorizes Congress to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion, an all-African-American Army unit that played a vital role during the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944. The battalion was the only American barrage balloon unit in France and the first and only segregated African-American unit to land on the beaches during D-Day, where they deployed hydrogen-filled balloons to protect Allied forces from German aircraft attacks and contributed to downing at least one enemy plane. The bill highlights their extraordinary contributions, including medic Corporal Waverly B. Woodson Jr., who saved approximately 200 soldiers despite being severely wounded, though he never received the Medal of Honor he was recommended for. After receiving the medal, it will be displayed at the Smithsonian Institution with the expectation that it may travel to locations associated with D-Day and World War II history. The Treasury Department will fund the medal's creation through the U.S. Mint Public Enterprise Fund, and any revenue from selling duplicate bronze medals will be returned to that fund.
U.S. House of Representatives·Introduced Jul 14, 2025·Jul 14, 2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Crime and Law EnforcementD50R0(50 co-sponsors)
Introduced
H.Res. 577 is a House resolution demanding the Trump Administration immediately release all federal documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, and their known associates. The resolution references public statements from administration officials—including Attorney General Pam Bondi, FBI Director Kash Patel, and White House Counsel Alina Habba—who reportedly committed to releasing Epstein case files and pursuing prosecutions against individuals in his network. However, the resolution notes that on July 7, 2025, the Department of Justice announced it would not release additional documents and would not pursue charges against unnamed third parties, which the resolution characterizes as contradicting those earlier commitments. The resolution calls on Congress to exercise its constitutional authority to investigate, demands unclassified documents be released (with redactions only to protect minor victims and ongoing cases), and urges relevant House committees to examine any obstruction or delays in releasing the files. There is no funding or specific timeline mentioned in the resolution.
U.S. House of Representatives·Introduced Jul 10, 2025·Jul 10, 2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Government Operations and PoliticsD9R0(9 co-sponsors)
Introduced
Anti-Rigging Act of 2025This bill prohibits a state where the congressional districts have been redistricted after a decennial census from carrying out another redistricting until after the next apportionment of Representatives following a decennial census, unless a court requires the state to conduct a subsequent redistricting to comply with the Constitution or enforce the Voting Rights Act of 1965.The bill is applicable to any congressional redistricting which occurs after the regular decennial census conducted during 2020.
U.S. House of Representatives·Introduced May 15, 2025·May 15, 2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HealthD5R1(6 co-sponsors)DRBipartisan
Introduced
H.Res. 423 is a symbolic resolution expressing support for designating May 2025 as "National Physical Fitness and Sports Month." The resolution does not create any new programs, funding, or legal requirements; instead, it serves as an expression of congressional support for raising awareness about physical fitness and healthy lifestyles. The resolution cites obesity statistics showing that approximately 42 percent of U.S. adults and nearly 20 percent of children are obese, with significant disparities among racial and ethnic groups, and emphasizes the health benefits of regular physical activity and healthy eating habits. The resolution encourages people to engage in at least 30 minutes of daily physical activity for adults and 60 minutes for children to reduce risks of chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and depression. This is a largely ceremonial measure with no direct budgetary impact or binding obligations, designed to promote public awareness of the importance of fitness and sports.
U.S. House of Representatives·Introduced Apr 14, 2025·Apr 14, 2025 — Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Armed Forces and National Security
Introduced
The PARADE Act prohibits the federal government from spending Department of Defense or White House funds on parades that specifically commemorate or pay tribute to the sitting president. The bill targets parades sponsored directly by the Defense Department or the Executive Office of the President that are designed to honor the current occupant of the presidency. The legislation applies to all federal appropriations allocated to these agencies and would prevent the use of taxpayer money for what sponsors consider unnecessary pageantry. No specific funding amounts or implementation timelines are detailed in the bill text, as the legislation primarily establishes a spending restriction rather than creating new programs or allocations.
U.S. House of Representatives·Introduced Apr 9, 2025·Apr 9, 2025 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Government Operations and PoliticsD5R0(5 co-sponsors)
Introduced
Protecting Election Administration from Interference Act of 2025This bill revises preservation and retention requirements for federal election records. It also revises criminal penalties related to election records and the voting process.Under current law, election officials must, for a period of 22 months from the federal election, retain and preserve all election-related records and papers. This bill extends the requirement to electronic records and election equipment.Next, the bill directs the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to issue minimum standards and best practices for retaining and preserving records (including electronic records), papers, and election equipment, including protocols for observing their preservation, security, and transfer by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and a representative of each political party.In addition, the bill revises the federal criminal offense related to election records or papers to include reckless disregard of election record requirements resulting in the theft, destruction, concealment, mutilation, or alteration of a record, paper, or election equipment.Further, the bill allows DOJ to demand electronic records and election equipment be made available for inspection and generally prohibits DOJ from disclosing this information.The bill allows DOJ and candidates for federal office to bring an action in a district court to compel compliance with election record requirements.Finally, the bill extends criminal penalties related to voting interference to include intimidating, threatening, or coercing (or attempting to do so) an individual for processing or scanning ballots, tabulating, canvassing, or certifying voting results.
U.S. House of Representatives·Introduced Mar 31, 2025·Mar 31, 2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HealthD21R7(28 co-sponsors)DRBipartisan
Introduced
The Early Detection of Vision Impairments for Children Act would provide federal grants to states, territories, tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations to develop programs that screen children for vision problems and connect them to eye care services. Eligible recipients would use the funding for activities like implementing vision screening in schools and medical settings, collecting data on children's eye health outcomes, improving access to care in rural and underserved areas, and raising public awareness about children's vision health. The bill also establishes a separate grant program through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to provide technical assistance to these entities in developing screening systems, conducting research, and sharing best practices. The legislation authorizes $10 million annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030—$5 million for direct grants to states and organizations, and $5 million for technical assistance activities—and requires annual reports to Congress on program outcomes and effectiveness.