Track bills, resolutions, and amendments moving through Congress
Celebrating Black History Month.
The resolution elevates recognition, education, and documented awareness of African Americans' contributions and ongoing inequities, but it creates no enforceable remedies and may raise expectations or leave out perspectives without accompanying policy action.
Condemning Beijing's destruction of Hong Kong's democracy and rule of law.
The bill increases accountability and may strengthen nonproliferation and rights protections regarding Hong Kong, but it risks economic fallout and diplomatic frictions with China that could hurt American businesses and complicate international cooperation.
Honoring the life of Nebraska community leader Howard L. Hawks.
Designating the week of February 24 through February 28, 2025, as "Public Schools Week".
The resolution offers symbolic national recognition and highlights federal support for school services—potentially boosting morale and drawing attention to needs—while providing no new funding and leaving room for political use without concrete commitments.
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 public- and policymaker awareness about the severe risks of fentanyl and supports calls for action, but as a findings-only text it provides no direct services and risks increasing stigma or shifting attention toward border-focused responses rather than expanding domestic 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 and funds broad Senate committee oversight and expertise through Feb 28, 2027—strengthening accountability and program scrutiny for many constituencies—while increasing taxpayer-funded legislative spending, creating potential agency resource strains, and introducing limits and transparency risks that may constrain effectiveness or be used politically.
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".
This resolution symbolically honors Elizabeth Peratrovich and Alaska Native World War II veterans, raising public awareness and historical inclusion while not creating binding legal changes or new resources.
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 reafirms U.S. political and diplomatic support for Ukraine to uphold international norms and enable continued assistance, trading potential fiscal costs and increased tensions with Russia for stronger U.S. commitment to Ukrainian sovereignty.
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Foreign Relations.
The resolution strengthens the Senate Foreign Relations Committee's ability to conduct oversight by funding staff, operations, and benefits for 2025–2027 while imposing spending caps and centralized controls — improving accountability and predictability but increasing federal outlays and risk of diverted agency resources or constrained expertise.
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 bill raises the profile of agricultural education and supports students, teachers, and rural communities through ceremonial recognition, at the cost of only minimal government expense and a small risk of perceived favoritism toward one organization.
Designating March 7, 2025, as "National Speech and Debate Education Day".
The bill creates a federal observance to raise awareness and honor speech and debate—boosting recognition for students, teachers, and advocacy groups—but it provides no funding or policy changes to materially expand access to programs.
Designating February 2025 as "American Heart Month".
This resolution raises public and policymaker awareness about the large health and economic toll of cardiovascular disease—especially for women and pregnant people—and supplies evidence to support prevention and research, but it is nonbinding and may raise expectations, risk prompting future spending, and fail to target communities with the highest burdens.
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 expand Taiwan's participation in UN‑affiliated agencies and rally international support—potentially improving public health and strengthening multilateral defenses of Taiwan's voice—while risking heightened tensions with China and complicating U.S. diplomatic balancing and civil‑society access.
Congratulating the Jackson State University Tigers for winning the 2024 Celebration Bowl.
This ceremonial resolution publicly honors Jackson State University’s athletic achievement and recognizes the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium—delivering symbolic community and morale benefits without creating policy changes, funding, or legal effects.
Congratulating the Philadelphia Eagles on their victory in Super Bowl LIX in the successful 105th season of the National Football League.
The resolution gives national recognition and reputational benefits to Eagles fans and team members, but it uses congressional time for a ceremonial gesture and risks perceptions of misplaced priorities or partisanship.
Designating February 2025 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Ōlelo Hawai'i Month".
The bill bolsters federal recognition and support for Native Hawaiian language revitalization—strengthening education and cultural preservation—while creating modest administrative and funding burdens for small programs and education agencies.
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
The bill strengthens Senate Commerce Committee capacity and clarifies funding for oversight by funding staff, training, consultants, and administrative needs, but it increases taxpayer exposure and concentrates some financial authority while imposing spending caps that create trade-offs in flexibility and resource allocation.
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 the factual and legal basis for multilateral pressure and reinstating UN sanctions on Iran—improving enforcement and oversight—but increases the risk of regional escalation, complicates diplomacy, and could lead to additional costs for U.S. taxpayers.
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.
This resolution publicly praises the planning and professionalism that ensured a safe inauguration despite cold‑weather disruptions, providing recognition and reassurance to the public while making no substantive policy or funding changes.
Honoring the memories of the victims of the senseless attack at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018.
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on the Budget.
The resolution boosts the Senate Budget Committee’s near-term oversight capacity and operational predictability while risking higher taxpayer costs, weaker financial checks, and possible reductions in oversight quality or politicization if spending caps and concentrated approval powers are applied.
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
The resolution strengthens and staffs Senate oversight for 2025–2027—improving the ability to investigate wrongdoing and study policy issues—while expanding spending and investigatory powers that could raise taxpayer costs, burden agencies and private parties, and reduce some internal fiscal checks.
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions.
The resolution extends and streamlines the HELP Committee’s ability to staff, fund, and run oversight through early 2027—improving continuity and efficiency for committee operations—while increasing taxpayer exposure and weakening some financial and staffing safeguards.
Expressing the sense of the Senate that member countries of NATO must commit at least 2 percent of their national gross domestic product to national defense spending to hold leadership or benefit at the expense of those countries who meet their obligations.
The resolution pushes NATO members toward a clear 2% defense-spending floor that could strengthen allied deterrence and reduce U.S. budget pressure, but it risks reallocating allied public funds toward hardware, raising geopolitical tensions and undermining other readiness and social priorities.
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
The resolution extends and funds the Veterans' Affairs Committee's oversight and operational capacity through early 2027—improving responsiveness and staff continuity for veterans' oversight—while increasing federal costs and reducing some spending oversight and flexibility.
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Select Committee on Intelligence.
The resolution strengthens the Senate Intelligence Committee's ability to conduct oversight through multi‑year funding, staff authority, and procedural streamlining, but it increases taxpayer exposure and reduces some financial safeguards while potentially constraining flexibility or diverting agency staff.
Affirming that Hamas cannot retain any political or military control in the Gaza Strip.
The resolution strengthens Congress's public and legal stance against Hamas—potentially aiding U.S. counterterrorism and diplomatic efforts—while risking harder regional polarization and signaling future policy moves that could carry costs for the public.
