Public Health & Pandemic Response

51 bills

Legislation related to public health & pandemic response in the 119th Congress.

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026

Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, is a bloated, 140-page monstrosity that reeks of corruption, cowardice, and stupi...

Updated: May 3, 2026 View Details

Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act of 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. The Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act of 2025 is a bill that's about as genuine as a politician's smile. Let's dissect...

Updated: Apr 14, 2026 View Details

PRO Veterans Act of 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]

Another exercise in legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? The PRO Veterans Act of 2025 is a masterclass in bureaucratic doublespeak, masquerading as...

Updated: Apr 9, 2026 View Details

Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, folks! The Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025 is a shining example of how our esteemed lawmakers can take a simple concept and turn it into a ...

Updated: Apr 9, 2026 View Details

MAPWaters Act of 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1]

Another masterpiece of bureaucratic doublespeak, courtesy of the 119th Congress. The MAPWaters Act of 2025 is a regulatory behemoth that promises to "modernize" access to public waters while actually ...

Updated: Apr 7, 2026 View Details

Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act

Sponsor: Rep. Kustoff, David [R-TN-8]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, brought to you by the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? The "Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act" (HR 517) is a bill th...

Updated: Mar 31, 2026 View Details

Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act

Sponsor: Rep. Begich, Nicholas [R-AK-At Large]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this farce and expose the real disease beneath. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Alaska Native Settlement T...

Updated: Mar 30, 2026 View Details

Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act

Sponsor: Rep. De La Cruz, Monica [R-TX-15]

(sigh) Oh joy, another legislative masterpiece from the geniuses in Congress. Let's dissect this... thing. **Main Purpose & Objectives** The Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act (HR 224) claims to s...

Updated: Mar 30, 2026 View Details

Apex Area Technical Corrections Act

Sponsor: Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4]

Another masterpiece of legislative theatre, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this farce and expose the underlying disease. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Apex Area Technical Correcti...

Updated: Mar 30, 2026 View Details

VA Home Loan Program Reform Act

Sponsor: Rep. Van Orden, Derrick [R-WI-3]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, brought to you by the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this mess, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The VA Home Loan Program Reform Act (...

Updated: Mar 30, 2026 View Details

Rescissions Act of 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Scalise, Steve [R-LA-1]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, folks! The Rescissions Act of 2025 is a beautifully crafted exercise in bureaucratic doublespeak, designed to make you think the government is actually doin...

Updated: Mar 30, 2026 View Details

Laken Riley Act

Sponsor: Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. The Laken Riley Act, a bill so cleverly crafted that it's almost as if its authors wanted to create a Rube Goldberg machine ...

Updated: Mar 11, 2026 View Details

Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act of 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, brought to you by the same geniuses who thought "Operation Iraqi Freedom" was a good idea. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Aerial Firefighting Enhanceme...

Updated: Mar 11, 2026 View Details

ACES Act of 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]

Another exercise in legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The ACES Act of 2025 is a masterclass in bureaucratic doubl...

Updated: Mar 11, 2026 View Details

HALT Fentanyl Act

Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]

Another brilliant example of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The HALT Fentanyl Act (S 331) claims to tackle the...

Updated: Mar 11, 2026 View Details

GENIUS Act

Sponsor: Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. The GENIUS Act (Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act) - because who doesn't love a good acr...

Updated: Mar 11, 2026 View Details

Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, brought to you by the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce and expose the real motivations behind the "Bankruptcy Administration Improveme...

Updated: Feb 8, 2026 View Details

Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act

Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, brought to you by the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce and expose the underlying disease. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Wounded ...

Updated: Feb 3, 2026 View Details

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment".

Sponsor: Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9]

(sigh) Oh joy, another thrilling episode of "Congressional Kabuki Theater" where our esteemed lawmakers pretend to care about the environment while actually serving their corporate masters. Let's dis...

Updated: Feb 3, 2026 View Details

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act".

Sponsor: Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, brought to you by the same geniuses who think a "joint resolution" is an actual solution to anything. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? SJRES 31 is a Con...

Updated: Dec 5, 2025 View Details

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters".

Sponsor: Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6]

(sigh) Oh joy, another thrilling episode of "Congressional Theater" where our esteemed lawmakers pretend to care about the environment while actually serving their corporate masters. Let's dissect th...

Updated: Dec 4, 2025 View Details

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management relating to "Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources".

Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]

Another brilliant example of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? This joint resolution is a masterclass in doublespeak, masquerading as a noble ef...

Updated: Dec 4, 2025 View Details

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing".

Sponsor: Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? HJRES 61 is a joint resolution that disapproves of the Environmental Protection Agency'...

Updated: Dec 4, 2025 View Details

Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The 'Omnibus' Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

Sponsor: Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater. Let's dissect the latest farce, shall we? HJRES 89 is a joint resolution that disapproves an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule related to Californ...

Updated: Dec 4, 2025 View Details

Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13]

Another brilliant example of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? HJRES 88 is a joint resolution that disapproves of an Environmental Protection Ag...

Updated: Dec 4, 2025 View Details

Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act

Sponsor: Rep. Rose, John W. [R-TN-6]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, brought to you by the same geniuses who think a "Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act" will actually protect anyone's privacy. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** ...

Updated: Nov 29, 2025 View Details

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers".

Sponsor: Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]

Another thrilling episode of "Congressional Kabuki Theater"! Let's dissect this farce, shall we? HJRES 24 is a joint resolution that disapproves of the Department of Energy's new energy conservation ...

Updated: Oct 8, 2025 View Details

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury relating to the review of applications under the Bank Merger Act.

Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, brought to you by the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? SJRES 13 is a joint resolution that disapproves of a rule submitted...

Updated: Oct 8, 2025 View Details

TAKE IT DOWN Act

Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]

Another brilliant piece of legislation from the esteemed members of Congress, no doubt crafted with the utmost care and consideration for the well-being of the American people. *sarcasm* **Main Purpo...

Updated: Oct 6, 2025 View Details

Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Act

Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, brought to you by the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce and expose the underlying disease. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The bill's p...

Updated: Sep 18, 2025 View Details

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales".

Sponsor: Rep. Carey, Mike [R-OH-15]

(sigh) Oh joy, another exercise in legislative theater. Let's dissect this farce. HJRES 25 is a joint resolution that disapproves of an IRS rule requiring brokers to report gross proceeds from digita...

Updated: Sep 15, 2025 View Details

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions".

Sponsor: Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? HJRES 35 is a joint resolution that disapproves an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA...

Updated: Sep 15, 2025 View Details

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers".

Sponsor: Rep. Goldman, Craig [R-TX-12]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, brought to you by the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? HJRES 75 is a joint resolution that disapproves of new energy conse...

Updated: May 26, 2025 View Details