Ad astra per aspera
To the stars through difficulties
34th state to join the Union on January 29, 1861
Retire through Ownership Act
The bill gives ESOP fiduciaries clearer, usable appraisal standards that can reduce disputes and speed transactions, at the cost of increased risk of lower valuation scrutiny (and potential overvaluation) and lingering uncertainty for past transactions until regulators act.
To amend chapters 4, 10, and 131 of title 5, United States Code, as necessary to keep those chapters current and to correct related technical errors.
The bill increases transparency, Inspector General independence, and legal clarity in federal oversight (including improved prison oversight), but does so at the cost of added reporting and compliance burdens, potential operational and privacy/security risks, and modest added expense for taxpayers.
Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act
Creates a dedicated SBA office and funding stream to boost Tribal and Native Hawaiian small businesses and formalize consultation, at the cost of new federal spending, a limited seven-year authorization that risks future uncertainty, and potential perceptions of reduced resources for other small businesses.
Fiscal Year 2025 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act
The bill directs a large federal investment to expand and modernize VA health capacity in St. Louis—improving care and creating local jobs—but does so at substantial taxpayer cost and with risks of delays, overruns, and potential diversion of VA resources from other locations.
Criminal History Access Act of 2026
The bill improves legal clarity and accelerates data‑sharing among law enforcement and sentencing bodies to support coordination and more consistent sentencing, but it raises significant privacy risks and implementation burdens as access expands across many jurisdictions.
Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act
The bill tightens oversight and accountability around FBI queries and preserves cash privacy by blocking a Fed‑issued retail CBDC, but it also extends contested Section 702 authorities, creates new criminal liabilities and administrative burdens that could hamper operations, and leaves legal ambiguities about token carve‑outs.
Recreational Drone Empowerment Act
The bill trades clearer statutory direction for FAA/DOT (reducing enforcement ambiguity) against the risk that the revised wording could broaden restrictions on hobbyists and trigger administrative costs to implement the change.
Honoring the life of Hays, Kansas police sergeant Scott Heimann.
Honoring the life of Kansas City, Kansas police officer Hunter Simoncic.
The resolution offers ceremonial national recognition for Officer Simoncic and spotlights community volunteer programs, trading substantive policy or funding changes for symbolic honor and public encouragement of local volunteerism.
Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025
The bill increases beverage choices and allergy protections in school nutrition programs—improving access and safety for many students—but does so at the cost of weaker saturated‑fat limits, potential increases in added sugars and expenses, and added administrative/enforcement burdens without new funding.
