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Veterans Bill of Rights Act
The Veterans Bill of Rights Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide each veteran with a physical and electronic copy of a Veterans Bill of Rights. This bill outlines specific rights and benefits to which veterans are entitled … The Veterans Bill of Rights Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide each veteran with a physical and …
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Bringing Assistance for Rural Needs During Shutdowns Act
The "Bringing Assistance for Rural Needs During Shutdowns Act" (H.R. 6018) aims to ensure that Farm Services Agency (FSA) offices remain open during government shutdowns. The bill designates FSA services as essential, specifically for emergencies involving the safety of human … The "Bringing Assistance for Rural Needs During Shutdowns Act" (H.R. 6018) aims to ensure that Farm Services Agency (FSA) offices …
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Reducing the annual rate of pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs during a year.
Senate Resolution 493 proposes reducing the annual pay of Senators if a government shutdown occurs during a year. The resolution defines a government shutdown as a lapse in appropriations for one or more federal agencies or departments. It outlines a … Senate Resolution 493 proposes reducing the annual pay of Senators if a government shutdown occurs during a year. The resolution …
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Observing the 50th anniversary of the date on which the SS Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior, and remembering the 29 lives lost in one of the worst storms ever recorded on the Great Lakes.
This Senate Resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald on Lake Superior. It remembers the 29 lives lost during the severe storm in 1975. The resolution also recognizes the impact of the tragedy on … This Senate Resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald on Lake Superior. It remembers …
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Sgt. Alfredo Freddy Gonzalez Memorial Veterans’ Hospital Act
The Sgt. Alfredo Freddy Gonzalez Memorial Veterans’ Hospital Act authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to construct a new hospital in the Rio Grande Valley sector of Texas. The hospital will be under the jurisdiction of the Department of Veterans … The Sgt. Alfredo Freddy Gonzalez Memorial Veterans’ Hospital Act authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to construct a new hospital …
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Permitting the collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings.
Senate Resolution 497 permits the collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares for charitable purposes in Senate buildings during the holiday season. This allows Senators, officers, and employees to collect nonmonetary donations from each other. The resolution authorizes collaboration with … Senate Resolution 497 permits the collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares for charitable purposes in Senate buildings during the …
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Expressing support for the designation of November 8, 2025, as National First-Generation College Celebration Day.
This Senate resolution expresses support for designating November 8, 2025, as "National First-Generation College Celebration Day." It recognizes the importance of first-generation college students and the Higher Education Act of 1965 in promoting access to higher education. The resolution encourages … This Senate resolution expresses support for designating November 8, 2025, as "National First-Generation College Celebration Day." It recognizes the importance …
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Have You Served Act
The "Have You Served Act" aims to improve outreach to veterans by directing the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide grants to states and tribes for "Ask the Question Campaigns." These campaigns will train human services professionals, state and local … The "Have You Served Act" aims to improve outreach to veterans by directing the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide …
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Shutdown Fairness Act
The Shutdown Fairness Act aims to provide appropriations for federal employees, contract employees, and members of the Armed Forces during lapses in government appropriations. It ensures these individuals receive their standard compensation, regardless of furloughs. The bill applies retroactively to … The Shutdown Fairness Act aims to provide appropriations for federal employees, contract employees, and members of the Armed Forces during …
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Honoring and remembering the victims of the crash of American Airlines Flight 587 in Rockaway Queens, New York, on November 12, 2001, and extending the sincerest condolences of the citizens of the United States to the families and friends of those individuals.
This House Resolution expresses condolences and honors the victims of American Airlines Flight 587, which crashed in Rockaway, Queens, New York, on November 12, 2001. It acknowledges the tragedy's impact on the New York community, especially given its proximity to … This House Resolution expresses condolences and honors the victims of American Airlines Flight 587, which crashed in Rockaway, Queens, New …
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