Ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem
By the sword we seek peace, but peace only under liberty
23rd state to join the Union on March 15, 1820
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Access Act
The bill clarifies and secures Monument boundaries and encourages voluntary, cooperative land conservation and visitor services—boosting tourism and preserving traditional uses—while creating uncertainty and possible economic, tax, environmental, and management costs for local landowners, governments, Tribes, and taxpayers.
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative Procedure Act".
Protect America's Workforce Act
The bill preserves existing federal labor protections and contract terms—protecting employees and providing near-term budget predictability—while limiting agencies' ability to implement reforms and potentially maintaining higher personnel costs for taxpayers until contracts expire.
District of Columbia Local Funds Act, 2025
The bill trades stronger fiscal discipline—by capping operating spending to projected or actual revenues and reducing deficit risk—for greater near-term risk of service cuts and delayed emergency or flexible spending when revenues fall short.
Designating the week of February 24 through February 28, 2025, as "Public Schools Week".
The resolution raises awareness and reaffirms support for public schools and related services, but it is ceremonial and provides no new funding—potentially increasing expectations without delivering resources.
Designating December 13, 2025, as "National Wreaths Across America Day".
This resolution symbolically honors veterans and elevates community and private-sector participation in wreath-laying ceremonies, delivering civic recognition with no substantive policy or resource commitments.
Recognizing November 2025 as "National Family Caregivers Month".
The resolution raises awareness and strengthens advocacy for family caregivers but is largely symbolic and does not provide direct services or funding, so any real benefit depends on subsequent policy or budgetary actions.
Designating the week beginning September 7, 2025, as "National Direct Support Professionals Week".
This resolution trades faster, data-driven improvements in support and planning for people with disabilities and the direct care workforce against the risk of short-term delays for policy fixes and potential increased taxpayer costs to fund targeted workforce interventions.
Designating September 25, 2025, as "National Lobster Day".
The resolution raises the profile of U.S. lobstering—potentially boosting local economies, consumer confidence, and interest in marine farming—while offering no funding or policy changes, leaving communities to pursue the benefits (and manage infrastructure and health messaging risks) on their own.
Recognizing the important work of the United States Preventive Services Task Force.
The resolution preserves no‑cost access to Task Force‑recommended preventive services and keeps federal evidence‑review structures in place, but funding cuts, potential politicization, and meeting delays risk weakening the quality, timeliness, and public trust in preventive guidance.
