United States Bills
Annual Mental Health Checkups for Veterans
Veterans with a mental health disability would be offered one voluntary yearly check-in and outreach. Saying no won't affect disability pay.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 550.
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Expanded Education and Training for Foster Youth
Former foster youth age 14 or older can use vouchers for college, trade school, apprenticeships, GED, and remedial classes. Voucher time is five years, six if remedial first.
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Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.
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Expanded Education Aid for Foster Youth
Raises yearly vouchers to $12,000 and simplifies the application. States may offer short grace periods and must do outreach.
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Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 39 - 0.
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Legal Help for Foster Youth
Foster youth can use federal foster care funds for free legal help with IDs, records, housing, school, and jobs. States must include legal barriers in case plans.
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Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.
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Connect Parenting Foster Youth to Home Visits
Pregnant or parenting foster youth must be told about proven home visiting services. States can use funds for case managers to help with health, housing, and childcare.
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Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 0.
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Boosting Lifelong Support for Foster Youth
Gives youth in foster care more say and written plans, and helps connect them with mentors, peers, family, and community before and after leaving care.
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Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.
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End Unauthorized Military Action Against Iran
Requires U.S. forces to stop fighting Iran in 30 days unless Congress authorizes war. Troops may defend themselves and embassies but not conduct offensive operations.
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Mr. Self asked unanimous consent That, it be in order at any time to consider H. Con. Res. 75 in the House if called up by the chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or his designee; that the concurrent resolution be considered as read; and that the previous question be considered as ordered on the concurrent resolution without intervening motion except for one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by Representative Mast of Florida and Representative Meeks of New York, or their respective designees. Agreed to without objection.
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Ban Pet Abandonment on Federal Land
It makes abandoning or violently endangering pets on federal land a federal crime with prison time up to 10 years. Repeat offenders face up to 15 years.
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Introduced
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Congress Must Approve Force Against Iran
Stops most U.S. combat with Iran until Congress approves. Keeps troops for defense and intelligence sharing, so routine deployments can continue.
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Introduced
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Whale Alert and Vessel Safety Pilot
Sets up a four-year program to spot whales and alert ships in real time. Boat crews will get warnings and may be asked to slow or avoid areas.
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Introduced
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Congress Limits President's Military Action Against Iran
Stops U.S. combat with Iran unless Congress approves. Could mean fewer sudden troop deployments and less risk of war.
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Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 51. Record Vote Number: 88. (consideration: CR S1889-1890)
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Congress Must Approve Action Against Iran
Stops U.S. forces from fighting Iran unless Congress approves. Troops can still defend bases and gather intelligence.
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Introduced
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Ban Bad Actors in Energy Markets
Gives regulators power to bar firms or people who rig electricity or gas prices. This aims to reduce sudden wholesale price spikes that can raise your bills.
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Introduced
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Ban Bad Actors in Energy Markets
Lets the federal energy regulator ban traders who cheat in wholesale electricity or natural gas markets. That helps cut fake reports and reduce sudden price spikes for consumers.
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Introduced
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Require Congress Approval for Iran Hostilities
Stops U.S. combat against Iran unless Congress approves a war. Limited self-defense, intelligence sharing, and evacuations remain allowed.
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Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 79.
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Require Congressional Approval For War With Iran
Stops U.S. troops from offensive action against Iran unless Congress votes. Keeps self-defense and limited partner aid, reducing sudden-war risk.
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Introduced
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Congress: No War With Iran Without Vote
Forces must stop fighting Iran unless Congress approves a new war. Defensive missions and evacuations can still continue.
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Introduced
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End Unauthorized Fighting With Iran
Stops U.S. combat with Iran unless Congress approves war. Keeps defenses, intelligence, and evacuation help for Americans.
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Introduced
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Stop Unapproved Overseas Combat Operations
Requires ending combat missions that Congress did not approve unless Congress votes to continue. Troops may still defend themselves and protect U.S. facilities and allies.
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Introduced
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Congress Must Approve Hostilities With Iran
It would force the president to stop combat against Iran unless Congress votes to allow it. Defensive protection for U.S. people and allies would still be allowed.
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Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 69.
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Block Unauthorized War With Iran
Stops U.S. forces from fighting Iran unless Congress votes yes. Keeps troops safe and forces public debate before big new wars.
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Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 58.
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Congress Must Approve Combat With Iran
Stops U.S. offensive fighting with Iran unless Congress approves. Troops can still defend people, bases, and help partners intercept attacks.
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Introduced
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Congress Must Approve Offensive Military Action
It bars offensive military action without approval from Congress and pulls forces from unapproved fighting. Defending Americans and helping allies with defensive aid still allowed.
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Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 46. (consideration: CR S796)
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Faster Home Clean Energy Permits
Makes permits and inspections for home solar, batteries, and EV chargers faster and simpler if local offices opt in. You may apply online and get quicker approvals.
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Introduced
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