Track bills, resolutions, and amendments moving through Congress
Celebrating Black History Month.
The resolution increases public recognition of African American history and legitimizes attention to past injustices, but it is symbolic without funding and may prompt contested debates over curriculum and commemoration.
Condemning Beijing's destruction of Hong Kong's democracy and rule of law.
The bill increases U.S. leverage to punish rights abuses and curb sanctions evasion in Hong Kong—helping dissidents and U.S. national security—but risks economic disruption and heightened diplomatic conflict with China that could hurt trade and complicate international cooperation.
Honoring the life of Nebraska community leader Howard L. Hawks.
The resolution celebrates and draws attention to private philanthropic support that benefits universities and community nonprofits, but it is purely honorary—creating no new public funding—and may divert focus from debates over public investment in these services.
Designating the week of February 24 through February 28, 2025, as "Public Schools Week".
The resolution spotlights and affirms support for public schools and inclusive education goals, but its ceremonial nature provides no new funding or mandates—so benefits are largely symbolic and could increase expectations without delivering resources.
Expressing support for the designation of February 23, 2025, to March 1, 2025, as "National Fentanyl Awareness Week" and raising awareness of the negative impacts of fentanyl in the United States.
The resolution raises important awareness and data-driven responses to the deadly rise of fentanyl—likely improving prevention, naloxone access, and law-enforcement/public-health coordination—but risks steering policy and funding toward enforcement and alarm-driven, punitive responses instead of expanded treatment and harm-reduction.
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by committees of the Senate for the periods March 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025, October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, and October 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027.
The resolution preserves Senate committee oversight and provides predictable, limited funding and authority to hire staff and consultants through Feb 28, 2027—supporting continuity and expertise—while increasing taxpayer-funded contingent spending and imposing caps, procedural limits, and some governance choices that may constrain expertise, divert agency staff, and reduce certain financial controls.
Expressing the sense of the Senate that the operations of the National Institutes of Health should not experience any interruption, delay, or funding disruption in violation of the law and that the workforce of the National Institutes of Health is essential to sustaining medical progress.
Designating February 16, 2025, as "National Elizabeth Peratrovich Day".
The bill raises the profile of Elizabeth Peratrovich and Alaska's early anti-discrimination history—strengthening public recognition and civic education—while remaining purely commemorative and creating no new legal rights, funding, or binding obligations.
Notifying the President of the United States of the election of a Secretary of the Senate.
Acknowledging the third anniversary of Russia's further invasion of Ukraine and expressing support for the people of Ukraine.
The resolution strengthens U.S. diplomatic support for Ukraine and allied deterrence, at the trade-off of raising expectations for U.S. assistance and risking heightened tensions with Russia that could impose costs on taxpayers.
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Foreign Relations.
The resolution ensures the Senate Foreign Relations Committee can continue funded oversight work through Feb 28, 2027—providing staff, training, and faster operations—while increasing taxpayer-funded Senate operating costs and loosening some administrative controls, which raises risks of higher spending or reduced external agency capacity.
Expressing support for the designation of February 15 through February 22, 2025, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 90th anniversary of New Farmers of America and the 75th anniversary of the Future Farmers of America Federal charter.
The resolution raises the profile of FFA students and educators and highlights career-readiness opportunities, but it is symbolic only — offering recognition without funding and risking perceptions of government favoritism.
Designating March 7, 2025, as "National Speech and Debate Education Day".
The resolution raises the profile of speech and debate—potentially boosting student skills and school engagement—while remaining symbolic, offering no funding, and risking the appearance of favoring one nonprofit.
Designating February 2025 as "American Heart Month".
The resolution raises awareness of cardiovascular disease (including maternal risks) and the condition's economic toll, but it offers no new funding or mandates — improving attention without guaranteeing concrete services or interventions.
Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 (XXVI) and the harmful conflation of China's "One China Principle" and the United States'"One China Policy".
The resolution seeks to defend Taiwan's ability to engage internationally and increase transparency about PRC practices, trading off a greater chance of diplomatic friction and slower multilateral progress that could affect U.S. trade and cooperation.
Congratulating the Jackson State University Tigers for winning the 2024 Celebration Bowl.
The resolution celebrates Jackson State's Celebration Bowl win and honors community and veterans, offering symbolic recognition that boosts local pride and athlete visibility but provides no material funding or policy benefits and may shift attention from academic priorities.
Congratulating the Philadelphia Eagles on their victory in Super Bowl LIX in the successful 105th season of the National Football League.
Designating February 2025 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Ōlelo Hawai'i Month".
The resolution provides symbolic federal acknowledgement and links Hawaiian language revitalization to existing programs—boosting recognition and potential support—while not creating new rights or funding, trading meaningful immediate resources for formal affirmation.
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
The resolution secures funding, staff pay, and operational flexibility for the Senate Commerce Committee through early 2027 and eases administrative processes, but it raises federal costs, may limit flexibility for large or unexpected needs, risks diverting agency staff, and concentrates financial control with reduced oversight.
Electing Jackie Barber as Secretary of the Senate.
Calling on the United Kingdom, France, and Germany (E3) to initiate the snapback of sanctions on Iran under United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231 (2015).
The resolution strengthens U.S. and allied enforcement options and clarifies timelines to address Iran's nuclear activities, but doing so risks regional escalation, economic costs, and a compressed policymaking timeline ahead of the Oct 2025 UNSCR 2231 expiration.
Designating July 2026 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month".
Celebrating the historic significance of the 2026 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup and welcoming the international community to North America for the first tournament hosted by 3 nations.
Commemorating the tenth anniversary of the 2016 West Virginia floods.
Congratulating the 2025-2026 Carolina Hurricanes for winning the Stanley Cup.
Honoring and celebrating National Boys and Girls Club Week.
Expressing gratitude to the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, the Architect of the Capitol, the Sergeant at Arms, the Secretary of the Senate, law enforcement officers, emergency personnel, and volunteers for their support in making the Presidential Inauguration a success.
Honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the State of South Carolina.
Commending the courage, bravery, and resolve of the fathers, mothers, sons, and daughters of Cuba, whom 5 years ago, stood in the face of brutal harassment, beatings, and torture to protest against the Communist Cuban regime, demanding access to their fundamental rights to life, dignity, and freedom.
Expressing the condolences of the Senate and honoring the memory of the victims on the fourth anniversary of the mass shooting at the Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, on July 4, 2022.
The resolution provides formal, symbolic recognition for survivors and acknowledges responders—offering validation and record-keeping—while providing no funding or policy measures to prevent future incidents and risking political controversy.
