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
Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act
The bill maintains and extends federal support and program continuity for vector-borne disease surveillance, research, and training through 2030—benefiting state/local public health and hospitals—but increases federal spending and shifts language that could centralize decision-making and reduce transparency for external partners.
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 protects federal employees' negotiated pay, benefits, and union protections and avoids implementation costs, at the cost of constraining executive flexibility to reform labor rules and risking short-term higher personnel costs and continued inefficiencies.
District of Columbia Local Funds Act, 2025
The bill strengthens fiscal discipline and reduces deficit risk by tying operating spending to budgeted or actual revenues, but that constraint increases the risk of near-term service cuts and reduces flexibility to respond quickly to emergencies or cover operating shortfalls.
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.
Designating December 13, 2025, as "National Wreaths Across America Day".
The resolution promotes nationwide recognition of veterans and boosts community volunteerism while acknowledging private‑sector contributions, delivering symbolic support with minimal policy or budgetary consequences.
Recognizing November 2025 as "National Family Caregivers Month".
The resolution raises awareness and frames unpaid caregiving as an economically significant social issue—potentially strengthening advocacy and policymaker attention—but provides only symbolic recognition and no direct funding or services, creating a trade-off between visibility and immediate material support.
Designating the week beginning September 7, 2025, as "National Direct Support Professionals Week".
The bill prioritizes better federal tracking and recognition of direct care occupations to improve supports for people with disabilities and workforce planning, but the change could slow immediate fixes and may lead to increased federal costs.
Designating September 25, 2025, as "National Lobster Day".
The resolution praises and promotes the economic, nutritional, and environmental value of the U.S. lobster industry—potentially boosting markets and encouraging kelp diversification—but it is symbolic only, offering no funding or regulatory actions and risking unmet expectations and incomplete consumer guidance.
