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POM-54. A concurrent resolution adopted by the Legislature
of the State of Louisiana urging the United States Congress
to take such actions as are necessary to ensure that all
individuals in the Jeffrey Epstein files, including those
involved in alleged criminal activities such as child sex
trafficking, blackmail, and bribery are fully disclosed,
investigated, prosecuted, and held responsible through every
available legal process; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 30
Whereas, the Epstein Files Transparency Act (Pub. L. 119-
38) was passed by Congress and signed into law on November
19, 2025, requiring the United States Department of Justice
to release unclassified documents related to the prosecution
of Jeffrey Epstein; and
Whereas, the Epstein Files Transparency Act mandates the
public disclosure of records in a searchable format with
redactions limited to protecting victim identities; and
Whereas, initial releases began on December 19, 2025,
followed by additional disclosures in January 2026 that
revealed details of Epstein's network including his
association and connection to Ghislaine Maxwell; and
Whereas, the files have disclosed alleged involvement in
criminal activities of high-profile individuals including
Ghislaine Maxwell, that include child sex trafficking
involving minors as young as nine years of age, rape,
blackmail, bribery, and a client list implicating
politicians, celebrities, royalty and wealthy individuals;
and
Whereas, these allegations represent serious violations of
law and public trust; and
Whereas, full accountability is essential to uphold justice
and protect the public. Now therefore be it
Resolved, That the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
memorialize the United States Congress to ensure that all
individuals implicated in the Epstein files are fully
disclosed, investigated, prosecuted, and charged through
every available legal process, and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
the secretary of the United States Senate, the clerk of the
United States House of Representatives, and to each member of
the Louisiana delegation to the United States Congress.
POM-55. A concurrent resolution adopted by the Legislature
of the State of Louisiana urging the United States Congress
to support H.R. 1514 and S. 1078 of the 119th Congress,
entitled the `Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission
Act', and to take such actions as are necessary to ensure the
state of Louisiana will join the commission as a voting
member upon its passage; to the Committee on Environment and
Public Works.
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 54
Whereas, the Mississippi River Basin is the fourth largest
watershed in the world and the largest watershed in the
nation, draining all or part of thirty-one states and two
Canadian provinces, measuring approximately one million two
hundred thousand square miles, and covering forty-one percent
of the continental United States; and
Whereas, management of the inland fishery resources of the
Mississippi River Basin is shared by thirty-one states,
multiple federal agencies, and two Canadian provinces; and
Whereas, the Mississippi River and its tributaries comprise
one of the largest and most valuable ecosystems in the world;
and
Whereas, states, including Louisiana, within the
Mississippi River Basin have formed multiple regional
interstate partnerships, and one basin-wide partnership, to
promote cooperation and communication among the conservation
agencies in order to manage the interjurisdictional fishery
resources of the basin; and
Whereas, twenty-eight Mississippi River Basin state fishery
agencies, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the
Bureau of Reclamation, the United States Geological Survey,
the Tennessee Valley Authority, the Chippewa-Cree Tribe, and
the Chickasaw Nation ratified the Mississippi Interstate
Cooperative Resource Agreement in 1990 and formed the
Mississippi Interstate Cooperative Resource Association
(MICRA) in 1991 to improve the management of
interjurisdictional fishery resources in the basin; and
Whereas, recognizing the economic, ecologic, and cultural
value of the diverse interjurisdictional fishery resources in
the Mississippi River Basin and the complexity and severity
of issues facing resource management agencies, Congress has
acknowledged the need for the establishment of a Mississippi
River Basin Fishery Commission for basin-wide, interagency
collaboration in the establishment of shared management
objectives, and the collaborative planning, implementation,
and evaluation of management actions to provide for the long-
term biologic and economic sustainability of
interjurisdictional fishery resources in the basin; and
Whereas, with long-term sustainability of
interjurisdictional fishery resources depending on the
control of aquatic invasive species within the Mississippi
River Basin, the commission is vital to provide for
coordinated, inter-agency, basin-wide management, control,
and removal of invasive carps and other prioritized aquatic
invasive species within the basin; and
Whereas, by consent of Congress, and as directed by federal
law under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and
Management Act, 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq., and the
Interjurisdictional Fisheries Act of 1986, 16 U.S.C. 4101 et
seq., sustainable fisheries within the United States coastal
waters of the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, the Caribbean Sea,
and the Gulf of America, have been managed by multi-state
commissions and fishery councils for many decades; and
Whereas, the interjurisdictional and international fishery
resources of the Great Lakes are cooperatively managed by the
Great Lakes Fishery Commission, operating through the 1954
Convention on Great Lake Fisheries; and
Whereas, the Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission
will improve the management and utilization of sustainable
interjurisdictional fishery resources in the Mississippi
River Basin through the development of a multi-agency program
for the joint management and protection of such fishery
resources; and
Whereas, in Louisiana, reproducing populations of invasive
carp are expanding in both range and numbers within the major
rivers of the state, impacting fisheries production and
recreation; apple snails are increasing their range and
disrupting food chains; giant salvinia, water hyacinth, and
other invasive plants are impacting boating and other
recreation and modifying aquatic habitat; and other aquatic
invasive species are negatively impacting fisheries
production and recreation and the economic output and
enjoyment that a healthy fishery brings to the state; and
Whereas, freshwater fishing provides more than two billion
dollars in economic impact to the state of Louisiana, and
therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Legislature of Louisiana hereby
memorializes the Congress of the United States to support
H.R. 1514 and S. 1078 of the 119th Congress, entitled the
“Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission Act”, and to
take such actions as are necessary to ensure the state of
Louisiana will join the commission as a voting member upon
its passage, and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this Resolution shall be
transmitted to the secretary of the United States Senate and
the clerk of the United States House of Representatives and
to each member of the Louisiana delegation to the United
States Congress.
POM-56. A concurrent resolution adopted by the Legislature
of the State of Louisiana urging the United States Congress
to reevaluate and redraw flood-risk maps and systems upon
fifty percent completion of the Comite River Diversion Canal
Project and decrease insurance rates based on mitigation
progress in Louisiana; to the Committee on Banking, Housing,
and Urban Affairs.
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 59
Whereas, the Comite River Diversion Canal Project was
developed to redirect excess flood water from the Comite
River Basin toward the Mississippi River in order to reduce
future flood damage; and
Whereas, during the August 2016 flood of record within the
basin, approximately 109,000 homes flooded, of which 79,000
homes were located in East Baton Rouge Parish and Livingston
Parish. Flood damages were estimated at $3.8 billion in
residential property damage with $2.3 billion occurring in
East Baton Rouge Parish and Livingston Parish; and
Whereas, following the 2016 flood, the project received
major federal funding and advanced into active construction,
including work on the diversion channel, control structures,
bridges, and related infrastructure and has made measurable
progress toward completion, representing a significant step
toward long-term flood risk reduction for communities in and
around East Baton Rouge Parish; and
Whereas, flood risk is a major factor in increased
insurance costs in Louisiana, resulting in higher premiums,
financial burdens on families, reduced housing affordability,
and impaired economic growth in communities across this
state; and
Whereas, the Comite River Diversion Canal Project in
southeastern Louisiana is a long-standing federal and state
flood mitigation project designed to reduce flood damages for
residents and property owners; and
Whereas, despite significant progress toward long-term
flood risk reduction and completion of the project since
2016, Louisiana homeowners, renters, farmers, and businesses
continue to face severe increases in property and flood
insurance premiums; and
Whereas, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has
indicated once the project is fifty percent completed, they
can begin redrawing flood maps in a way that shows the
project is finished, resulting in lowered insurance rates for
tens of thousands of people who live within the Basin; and
Whereas, it has been publicly reported that FEMA estimates
that the fifty percent threshold for project completion will
be met in the summer of 2027, and by 2028 should eliminate or
reduce flood insurance premiums in advance of the project
being completed; and
Whereas, recognition of substantial completion benchmarks,
including approximately fifty percent completion of the
Comite River Diversion Canal Project, should support updated
risk modeling, mitigation recognition, improved
affordability, and future premium relief. Now, therefore, be
it
Resolved, That the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
memorialize the Congress of the United States to take
necessary action to stabilize and reduce insurance costs for
Louisiana residents and businesses impacted by flood risk,
including though federal recognition of measurable flood-risk
reduction associated with major mitigation infrastructure;
and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this Resolution shall be
transmitted to the secretary of the United States Senate and
the clerk of the United States House of Representatives and
to each member of the Louisiana delegation of the United
States Congress.
POM-57. A concurrent resolution adopted by the Legislature
of the State of Louisiana urging the United States Congress
to ensure the timely passage of appropriation measures that
fully fund and align with the National Defense Authorization
Act in order to support the readiness, stability, and well-
being of United States military personnel and their families;
to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 40
Whereas, the state of Louisiana plays a vital role in
national defense through its military installations, defense-
related industries, and strategic infrastructure supporting
air, land, and maritime operations; and
Whereas, Louisiana is home to thousands of United States
military personnel, including active duty service members,
reservists, and National Guard members, as well as the
families who support them; and
Whereas, the National Defense Authorization Act establishes
the policy framework and authorizes funding necessary to
maintain military readiness and to provide essential support
to military personnel and their families; and
Whereas, delays in the enactment of full-year federal
appropriations and the repeated reliance on continuing
resolutions have created uncertainty in defense funding,
limiting the ability of the United States Department of
Defense to implement authorized programs, initiate new
projects, and effectively plan for long-term readiness; and
Whereas, the funding uncertainty can delay military
construction, disrupt training and operations, and strain
essential services that support military personnel and their
families, including housing, health care, childcare, and
spousal employment opportunities; and
Whereas, consistent and reliable funding is critical to
maintaining recruitment, retention, morale, and the overall
effectiveness of the United States Armed Forces; and
Whereas, the state of Louisiana has a long-standing
commitment to supporting military personnel and their
families, and recognizes the indispensable contributions they
have made to national security and to emergency and disaster
response efforts within this state; and
Whereas, the state of Louisiana recognizes the urgent need
to fully fund and align with the National Defense
Authorization Act in order to support the overall
effectiveness of the United States Armed Forces, military
personnel, and their families, and therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Legislature of Louisiana memorializes
the Congress of the United States to ensure the timely
passage of appropriation measures that fully fund and align
with the National Defense Authorization Act in order to
support the urgent need of the readiness, stability, and
well-being of United States military personnel and their
families, and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
the secretary of the United States Senate and the clerk of
the United States House of Representatives and to each member
of the Louisiana delegation to the United States Congress.
POM-58. A concurrent resolution adopted by the Legislature
of the State of Louisiana urging the United States Congress
and the administration of the President of the United States
to take such actions as are necessary to pass the Major
Richard Star Act to ensure that combat-wounded, medically
retired service members receive full military entitlements;
to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 70
Whereas, the law currently prohibits approximately fifty
thousand combat-wounded, medically retired service members
from receiving, concurrently, a full military retirement pay
and disability compensation from the Department of Veterans
Affairs; and
Whereas, this prohibition results in a dollar-for-dollar
offset, denying veterans full earned benefits despite the
many sacrifices made in service to our great nation; and
Whereas, Richard Star was a decorated United States Army
Major who served on the front line in Iraq and Afghanistan,
suffered serious combat-related injuries leading to a medical
retirement, and tragically passed away from lung cancer in
2021; and
Whereas, upon his death, the family of Major Richard Star
loss significant retirement benefits as a direct result of
the unjust dollar-for-dollar offset; and
Whereas, support of the Major Richard Star Act includes six
members of the Louisiana congressional delegation:
Representatives Julia Letlow (R-LA-5), Troy A. Carter (D-LA-
2), Cleo Fields (D-LA-6), and Clay Higgins (R-LA-3) in the
House of Representatives, and Senators John Kennedy (R-LA)
and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) in the United States Senate; and
Whereas, the Major Richard Star Act, reintroduced in the
119th Congress as H.R. 2101 in the House of Representatives
and S. 1032 in the Senate, would eliminate the offset for
veterans with combat-related disabilities and allow service
members to receive, without reduction, both the earned
retirement pay from the Department of Defense and a
disability compensation from the Department of Veterans
Affairs; and
Whereas, H.R. 2102, sponsored by Representative Gus M.
Bilirakis (R-FL), currently has three hundred fourteen
cosponsors in the United States House of Representatives, and
S. 1032, sponsored by Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), has
seventy-seven cosponsors in the United States Senate,
demonstrating strong bipartisan support; and
Whereas, despite widespread bipartisan support and the
introduction of the legislation in March 2025, the Major
Richard Star Act remains stalled in committee as of February
2026, with no floor vote or further action taken; and
Whereas, the Legislature of Louisiana is deeply
disappointed that the United States Congress has failed to
enact the Major Richard Star Act, thereby neglecting to
properly care for our combat-injured veterans who have
sacrificed so much for our freedom and security; and
Whereas, passing the Major Richard Star Act is essential to
honor the promises made to our military veterans and ensure
that proper entitlements and the fall benefits; earned,
through member service and sacrifice, are received; and
therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Legislature of Louisiana memorializes F
the Congress of the United States and the administration of
United States President Donald Trump to take such actions as
are necessary to pass the Major Richard Star Act (H.R. 2102
and S. 1032) to ensure that combat wounded, medically retired
service members receive proper military entitlements and be
it further
Resolved, That a copy of this Resolution shall be
transmitted to the president of the United States, the
secretary of the United States Senate, the clerk of the House
of Representatives, and each member of the Louisiana
delegation to the United States Congress in recognition of
the urgent need to support our nation's combat-wounded,
medically retired service members.
POM-59. A concurrent resolution adopted by the Legislature
of the State of Kansas applying to the United States
Congress, under the provisions of Article V of the
Constitution of the United States, to call a convention for
the purpose of proposing amendments to the Constitution of
the United States that impose limits on the federal
government; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 1604
Whereas, The founders of our Constitution empowered state
legislators to be guardians of liberty against future abuses
of power by the federal government; and
Whereas, The federal government has created a crushing
national debt through improper and imprudent spending; and
Whereas, The federal government has invaded the legitimate
roles of the states through the manipulative a process of
federal mandates, most of which are unfunded and encroach on
personal civil liberties through coercion and punishment for
noncompliance; and
Whereas, it is the solemn duty of the states to protect the
liberty of our people, particularly for the generations to
come, by proposing amendments to the Constitution of the
United States through a convention of the states under
Article V for the purpose of restraining these and related
abuses of power; and
Whereas, Article V of the Constitution of the United States
grants equal authority to the legislatures of the several
states to apply for a convention for proposing amendments to
the Constitution of the United States; and
Whereas, The people of the state of Kansas, through a 1974
amendment to the Constitution of the state of Kansas, imposed
an additional requirement upon the Kansas Legislature in the
form of a requirement that any application to Congress for a
convention for proposing amendments pursuant to Article V of
the Constitution of the United States be passed by an
affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members of each house:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of Kansas, the House of
Representatives concurring therein: The legislature of the
state of Kansas hereby applies to the Congress of the United
States, under the provisions of Article V of the Constitution
of the United States, for the calling of a convention of the
states limited to proposing amendments to the constitution of
the United States that impose fiscal restraints on the
federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the
federal government and limit the terms of office for
officials of the federal government and members of the
Congress of the United States; and be it further
Resolved: This application constitutes a continuing
application in accordance with Article V of the Constitution
of the United States until the legislatures of at least two-
thirds of the several states have made application on the
same subject; and be it further
Resolved: That the Secretary of the Senate shall send an
enrolled copy of this resolution to the President and
Secretary of the United States Senate and the Speaker and the
Clerk of the United States House of Representatives, to the
members of the United States Senate and the United States
House of Representatives from this state and to the presiding
officers of each of the legislative chambers in the several
states.
POM-60. A resolution adopted by the Senate of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania urging the United States
Congress to recommend awarding the Congressional Medal of
Honor to Major Richard D. Winters of Easy Company, 101st
Airborne, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Battalion
Company; to the Committee on Armed Services.
Senate Resolution No. 320
Whereas, Major Richard D. Winters, 101st Airborne, 506th
Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Battalion Company, is most
widely known from the HBO mini-series Band of Brothers; and
Whereas, In addition to recognizing Major Winters, it is
important to remember September 2026 as the 25th anniversary
of the Band of Brothers mini-series; and
Whereas, Major Winters enlisted in August 1941 and attended
Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning, Georgia, where he
graduated in July 1942 as a 2nd Lieutenant; and
Whereas, Major Winters completed Paratrooper Training at
Camp Toccoa, Georgia, in August 1942 and Specialized Jump
Training at Fort Benning, Georgia, before being deployed to
Europe; and
Whereas, Major Winters parachuted into enemy territory on
June 6, 1944, D-Day; and
Whereas, Major Winters was promoted to Captain of Easy
Company of the 101st Airborne, 506th Parachute Infantry
Regiment, 2nd Battalion Company on July 1, 1944; and
Whereas, On October 5, 1944, Major Winters, as a Captain,
sent out a four-member reconnaissance patrol to search for
enemies near Nijmegen; and
Whereas, The four-member reconnaissance patrol was
ambushed, resulting in all four members sustaining wounds,
with PFC James Alley, Jr., receiving 32 shrapnel wounds; and
Whereas, Despite the ambush, Major Winters' decision to
send the patrol saved the rest of the company from an enemy
ambush; and
Whereas, On October 5, 1944, Major Winters, as a Captain,
led a bayonet assault with 35 men against a company of more
than 250 German SS troops at the Heteren Crossroads in
Holland; and
Whereas, Major Winters' quick actions led to the German SS
company sustaining more than 160 casualties and 36 of the
German infantry taken as prisoners of war; and
Whereas, Major Winters' men sustained one soldier killed in
action and 20 other men wounded in action; and
Whereas, Major Winters' actions at Heteren Crossroads
prevented a large group of German SS troops from attacking
the 1st and 2nd Battalion Headquarters; therefore be it
Resolved, That the Senate of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania urge the United States Senate and the United
States House of Representatives to recommend awarding the
Congressional Medal of Honor to Major Richard D. Winters of
Easy Company, 101st Airborne, 506th Parachute Infantry
Regiment, 2nd Battalion Company; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to
the presiding officers of each house of Congress and to each
member of Congress from Pennsylvania.
POM-61. A concurrent memorial adopted by the Legislature of
the State of Arizona urging the United States Congress to
enact legislation divesting the United States of the San
Carlos irrigation project electric system; to the Committee
on Indian Affairs.
Senate Concurrent Memorial No. 1007
Whereas, the San Carlos irrigation project (SCIP) electric
system is one of only two electric systems in the United
States that are operated by the United States Bureau of
Indian Affairs; and
Whereas, SCIP's primary energy source was intended to be
electric power from hydropower projects; and
Whereas, extended drought in SCIP's geographic region
continues to b reduce hydropower generation, requiring SCIP
to seek power on the open market; and
Whereas, due to federal procedures and regulations and
oversight by the Bureau of Indian Affairs agency, SCIP faces
challenges in securing purchased power through long-term
contracts and is required to make most purchases on a cash
basis from short-term contracts and the day ahead market,
resulting in rate instability and unpredictable costs for
customers; and
Whereas, in order to raise funds for capital improvements,
SCIP recently had to significantly increase its rates up to
40%, which was an undue financial burden for its customers
and resulted in many having their SCIP service cut off due to
their inability to pay; and
Whereas, federal regulations limit the ability for SCIP to
invest in its system through improvements that are funded
outside of federal appropriations, therefore preventing SCIP
from raising funds from bonds as other federal utilities do;
and
Whereas, the large and rough geographic area of SCIP's
territory, which is located on both tribal and nontribal
lands, creates a service territory that is fragmented and
difficult to maintain and, as a result, requires significant
financial investment to upgrade and modernize; and
Whereas, the challenges with maintaining the system have
led to system degradation, which has caused repeated and
extended power outages impacting customers across the system
during both the summer and winter seasons when customers are
most reliant on electric service; and
Whereas, since the mid-1980s, problems have persisted with
the SCIP system, resulting in congressionally approved
legislation authorizing the Bureau of Indian Affairs to
divest the SCIP electric system; and
Whereas, stakeholders, including impacted customers, have
renewed efforts to improve the reliability and affordability
of electric service for SCIP customers; and
Whereas, neighboring nonprofit public power utilities, the
San Carlos Apache Tribe and the Gila River Indian Community
have engaged in discussions to service the entire SCIP
electric system and provide reliable, affordable and safe
service to all SCIP customers within their respective
community boundaries while supporting stable employment for
SCIP employees.
Wherefore your memorialist, the Senate of the State of
Arizona, the House of Representatives concurring, prays:
divesting the United States and the Bureau of Indian Affairs
of the San Carlos irrigation project electric system.
necessary system study and desperately needed improvements
that will provide the reliable, affordable and safe power
that San Carlos irrigation project customers deserve and are
entitled to as citizens of the United States and Arizona.
transmit copies of this Memorial to the President of the
United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House
of Representatives and each Member of Congress from the State
of Arizona.
POM-62. A joint resolution adopted by the Legislature of
the State of California urging the United States Congress to
explore advancing innovative solutions in enteric methane
emission reduction while preserving the economic
sustainability of the cattle industries; to the Committee on
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Senate Joint Resolution No. 5
Whereas, California is committed to reducing emissions of
greenhouse gases and advancing sustainable agricultural
practices while supporting the economic viability and
circular economy principles of its cattle industries;
Whereas, Solutions can be defined as developing or
established technologies and practices that consist of, but
are not limited to, feed additives, breeding practices,
byproduct-based diets, and biosolutions; and
Whereas, Enteric methane emissions from livestock are a
source of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, and reducing
these emissions can contribute to California's climate goals;
and
Whereas, Scientific research has demonstrated that certain
solutions can reduce enteric methane emissions in cattle
without compromising milk and beef production; and
Whereas, Scientific research is still needed to
comprehensively assess the cost-effectiveness of enteric
methane reduction solutions, the potential long-term impacts
on animal health, and the environmental safety and methane
reduction efficacy of these solutions; and
Whereas, The voluntary adoption of enteric methane
reduction solutions by California's cattle industries can
help achieve California's methane reduction goals but must
maintain the economic sustainability of its cattle
industries; and
Whereas, The costs associated with implementing enteric
methane reduction solutions should not impose an undue
financial burden on the cattle industries, and financial
incentives and market-based compensation should be among the
range of strategies considered to reduce the impact of any
cost drivers; and
Whereas, Consumer confidence in cattle products is
essential to the success of California's cattle industries,
and the adoption of enteric methane and reduction solutions
must be carefully balanced against consumer acceptance,
ensuring transparency, food safety, and continued market
trust; and
Whereas, A competitive and diverse marketplace for enteric
methane reduction solutions is necessary to ensure that no
single
product or manufacturer is given preference, allowing the
cattle industries to choose the most effective and
economically viable solutions for their operations; and
Whereas, Organic cattle and dairy producers must have
access to enteric methane reduction solutions that comply
with organic certification standards, ensuring that all
segments involved in the cattle industries can participate in
methane reduction efforts while maintaining their market
integrity; and
Whereas, the voluntary use of enteric methane reduction
solutions by the cattle industries shall not be construed to
grant the State Air Resources Board regulatory authority over
enteric methane emissions beyond existing law; and
Whereas, Consideration shall be given to directing revenues
generated from enteric methane reduction efforts, including
those from carbon markets or supply chain incentives, to the
cattle industries implementing these reductions; now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and the Assembly of the State of
California, jointly, That the Legislature of the State of
California remains committed to advancing innovative
solutions that reduce enteric methane emissions while
preserving the economic sustainability of California's cattle
industries, including consideration of the voluntary use of
feed additives designed to reduce enteric methane emissions,
as part of a broader strategy that thoughtfully balances
environmental progress with market viability and consumer
confidence; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature of the State of California
urges the United States Congress to explore advancing
innovative solutions in enteric methane emission reduction
while preserving the economic sustainability of the cattle
industries, including consideration of the voluntary use of
feed additives designed to reduce enteric methane emissions,
as part of a broader strategy that thoughtfully balances
environmental progress with market viability and consumer
confidence generally; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies
of this resolution to the Governor, the Secretary of Food and
Agriculture, the Chair of the State Air Resources Board, the
United States Department of Agriculture, the United States
Food and Drug Administration, other relevant stakeholders,
the President and Vice President of the United States, the
Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Majority Leader
of the Senate, and each Senator and Representative from
California in the Congress of the United States.
POM-63. A joint resolution adopted by the Legislature of
the State of California urging the President of the United
States to sign, and the United States Congress to approve,
legislation that would authorize the City of Eastvale to be
assigned an independent ZIP Code; to the Committee on
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Senate Joint Resolution No. 11
Whereas, The City of Eastvale was incorporated on October
1, 2010. Located in the County of Riverside, before
incorporation Eastvale was predominantly dairy farms and
agricultural land; and
Whereas, The United States Postal Service uses Zone
Improvement Plan Codes, commonly known as ZIP Codes, to route
mail and deliver packages. ZIP Codes assist the United States
Postal Service in meeting its obligation to provide quality
mail delivery to the American public at reasonable prices;
and
Whereas, The City of Eastvale shares the ZIP Code 91752
with the City of Jurupa Valley. The ZIP Code is coded as the
former Mira Loma community, which was annexed by the Cities
of Eastvale and Jurupa Valley. Additionally, the City of
Eastvale also shares the ZIP Code 92880 with the City of
Corona; and
Whereas, The City of Eastvale has grown exponentially in
the last two decades and currently has an estimated
population of over 70,000, according to 2023 census
information; and
Whereas, Since its incorporation, the City of Eastvale has
experienced various challenges because it shares ZIP Codes
with neighboring jurisdictions; and
Whereas, It is difficult for certain businesses to expand
in the City of Eastvale because commercial developers and
businesses evaluate expansion decisions based on trade areas
that are analyzed by ZIP Codes; and
Whereas, Because the City of Eastvale does not have its own
ZIP Code, its population demographics and economic data are
inaccurately represented in various Geographic Information
System (GIS) platforms that entities utilize to inform
commercial attractiveness, insurance payment rates, and sales
tax distribution decisions; and
Whereas, Eastvale residents and visitors experience
navigational and mail delivery challenges because many
addresses in the City of Eastvale are incorrectly identified
as being located in Corona, Jurupa Valley, or Mira Loma; and
Whereas, Having an address improperly associated with
another city has led to increased insurance rates for
Eastvale residents due to being grouped with other
jurisdictions; and
Whereas, Lack of a definitive ZIP Code causes confusion
with voter registration, misdirected property, possible
decreased sales tax revenue, and decreased property values
because comparable sales are mixed with adjacent communities
and are not exclusive to the City of Eastvale. Thus, the
continuity of property values is disrupted; and
Whereas, The City of Eastvale is also concerned about
possible delays in response efforts in the event of large-
scale emergencies such as wildfires, which have become fairly
common; and
Whereas, Eastvale residents' eligibility for sport league
participation is impacted because many associations and sport
entities set team limits and restrictions based on ZIP Codes;
and
Whereas, The City of Eastvale's independent ZIP Code
advocacy efforts have been widely supported by local
governments and community organizations, including the City
of Chino, the City of Corona, the City of Norco, the City of
Ontario, the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Eastvale
Chamber of Commerce, the Eastvale Chinese American
Association, the Eastvale Kiwanis Club, and Norco College;
and
Whereas, Granting the City of Eastvale a new and
independent ZIP Code would address its emergency management,
public safety, business attraction and retention, and
insurance coverage challenges caused by factors that are
outside of its control; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and the Assembly of the State of
California, jointly, That the Legislature urges the President
of the United States to sign, and the United States Congress
to approve, legislation that would authorize the City of
Eastvale to be assigned an independent ZIP Code; and be it
further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies
of this resolution to the President and the Vice President of
the United States, to the Speaker of the House of
Representatives, to the Minority Leader.of the House of
Represetrtatives, to the Majority Leader of the United States
Senate, to the Minority Leader of the United States Senate,
to each Senator and Representative from California in the
Congress of the United States, and to the author for
appropriate distribution.