Qui transtulit sustinet
He who transplanted sustains
5th state to join the Union on January 9, 1788
Ensuring VetSuccess On Campus Act of 2025
The bill expands VetSuccess on Campus access for veterans across every State and likely improves educational and employment support for VA students, but does so at added federal cost and with a risk of uneven or inefficient coverage that may leave some schools underserved.
Recognizing the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps.
The resolution honors the Marine Corps' 250th and may boost morale and public recognition, but it is purely symbolic and does not provide funding, new programs, or direct material benefits.
Captain Paul W. 'Bud' Bucha VA Medical Center Act of 2025
This bill honors Captain Paul W. Bucha and renames the West Haven VA—boosting recognition and drawing attention to veteran mental-health and research issues—while remaining ceremonial in nature and creating no new services, with only minor administrative costs and potential short-term confusion.
Middle Market IPO Cost Act
The bill funds a GAO study that could improve access to public markets and give Congress evidence for capital-formation reforms, but those benefits may come with new regulatory compliance costs for some firms and modest administrative burdens on the GAO.
Recognizing that care provided by employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs is essential for meeting the health care needs of veterans of the United States.
The resolution highlights and supports the VA's strengths in care quality, workforce training, research, and emergency response—boosting preparedness and confidence in VA services—but risks entrenching a VA-centered approach, raising expectations without guaranteed new funding, and potentially limiting veterans' provider choice or straining routine services during crises.
Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Move Over Law Day.
The bill aims to make roads safer for emergency responders and motorists through a national awareness campaign, but it entails modest public costs and may increase traffic enforcement and citations for drivers.
Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the conclusion of World War II with the surrender of Imperial Japan and honoring veterans of both the Pacific and European theaters.
The resolution formally records and honors U.S. entry into World War II to reinforce public memory and education, offering symbolic recognition with minimal practical effects or costs.
Supporting the designation of the week of September 8 through September 12, 2025, as "Malnutrition Awareness Week".
This resolution raises awareness about malnutrition and disparities—potentially spurring outreach and investment in nutrition programs—but contains no funding or mandates, so its benefits depend on follow-on policy or resource commitments and could create unmet expectations or cost-shifting risks.
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Pratt & Whitney.
This resolution publicly honors Pratt & Whitney and emphasizes its workforce and defense role, but it is ceremonial only—providing recognition without funding, services, or changes in oversight.
Condemning the financial entanglements of President Donald J. Trump with the $TRUMP meme coin.
The resolution increases congressional scrutiny and potential investor protections around a crypto asset tied to the President, trading off improved detection of foreign influence and government integrity for risks of politicization, public trust erosion, and regulatory or diplomatic fallout.
