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S.Res. 681 is a resolution that likely honors and commemorates the life and contributions of Chuck Norris. As a resolution, it would not have the force of law but aims to recognize the achievements and impact of Chuck Norris, who is known as a martial artist, actor, and cultural icon.

S.Con.Res. 29 is a concurrent resolution that authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for the purpose of holding an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I. This resolution likely facilitates the organization of a commemorative event within a federal space, emphasizing the historical and cultural significance of King Kamehameha I.

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H.R. 6808 is a bill that proposes renaming the U.S. Postal Service facility at 417 West 7th Street in Columbia, Tennessee, to honor Pharmacist's Mate First Class John Harlan Willis by naming it the 'Pharmacist’s Mate First Class John Harlan Willis Post Office Building'.

H.R. 6247 is a bill that proposes to name the United States Postal Service facility at 13355 North Lon Adams Road in Marana, Arizona, as the 'Mayor Ed Honea Memorial Post Office'. This act is intended to honor the memory of Mayor Ed Honea.

H.R. 6020 is a bill that renames the United States Postal Service facility at 14855 South Van Dyke Road in Plainfield, Illinois, to honor Staff Sergeant Jose Dueñez Jr. by designating it as the 'Staff Sergeant Jose Dueñez Jr. Post Office Building'.

H.R. 6310 is a bill that proposes naming the United States Postal Service facility at 3570 Olney Laytonsville Road in Olney, Maryland, as the 'Edward L. Ramsey Olney Post Office Building'.

H.R. 6317 is a bill that renames the United States Postal Service facility at 12109 New Kent Highway in New Kent, Virginia, to the 'Patricia Paige Post Office'.

H.R. 6995 is a bill that proposes to name the United States Postal Service facility located at 825 Highway 198 in Beaumont, Mississippi, as the 'Jeremy Malone Post Office'.

The Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026 allows the U.S. President to block ships from entering the United States if they have visited ports or terminals that were seized by countries in the Western Hemisphere that have free trade agreements with the U.S. The block can be lifted if the country returns the property to its U.S. owner, compensates them, or resolves the issue satisfactorily. Exceptions can be made for emergencies or if a U.S. property owner permits the ship to enter.

The Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act, also known as H.R. 8029, is a bill that allocates funding to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the rest of the fiscal year 2026. This bill aims to end the partial shutdown of the DHS that started on February 14, 2026, due to the expiration of a temporary funding measure. It provides financial resources for various DHS divisions, including management, intelligence, security, and emergency response. Additionally, it ensures back pay for federal employees affected by the shutdown and approves certain expenses incurred during the shutdown to maintain essential operations.

The 'Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2025' aims to enhance safety and improve the appearance of Washington, D.C. It establishes a commission within the executive branch to provide advice on criminal and immigration issues in D.C. This commission will include representatives from U.S. Attorneys' Offices and federal agencies, and it will focus on enforcing immigration laws, reducing crime, and supporting the D.C. police force. Additionally, the bill directs the Department of the Interior to implement a program to keep popular areas in D.C., such as monuments and parks, clean and well-maintained. The program will also work on restoring damaged or missing federal monuments. The provisions of this bill are set to expire on January 2, 2029.

H.R. 8322 is a bill that proposes to extend the authorities granted under title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) of 1978, which were initially amended by the FISA Amendments Act of 2008. This extension would continue these authorities until April 30, 2026. Title VII of FISA primarily deals with the surveillance of foreign targets outside the United States and includes provisions for government agencies to collect foreign intelligence information. The bill may also include other related provisions, although these are not specified in the title.

H.R. 1706 is a bill that renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 1200 William Street, Room 200, in Buffalo, New York, to the 'William J. Donovan Post Office Building'.

H.R. 1431 is a bill that proposes to name the United States Postal Service facility at 2407 State Route 71, Suite 1, in Spring Lake, New Jersey, as the 'James J. Howard Post Office'.

H.R. 4635 is a bill that proposes to rename the United States Postal Service facility located at 890 East 152nd Street in Cleveland, Ohio, as the 'Technical Sergeant Alma Gladys Minter Post Office Building'. This designation honors Technical Sergeant Alma Gladys Minter.

H.R. 5773 is a bill that proposes to name the United States Postal Service facility located at 1300 East Northwest Highway in Palatine, Illinois, as the 'Bernie Bluestein Post Office Building'.

H.R. 5831 is a bill that names the United States Postal Service facility located at 306 South Main Street in Waupaca, Wisconsin, as the 'Master Sergeant Melvin O. Handrich Post Office Building'. This is a commemorative action to honor Master Sergeant Melvin O. Handrich.

H.R. 4707 is a bill that proposes to name the United States Postal Service facility at 1019 Avenue H in Fort Madison, Iowa, as the 'Martin L. Graber Post Office'.

H.R. 5058 is a bill that proposes to name the United States Postal Service facility at 46164 Westlake Drive in Sterling, Virginia, as the 'Firefighter Trevor Brown Post Office Building'. This designation is in honor of Firefighter Trevor Brown.

H.R. 3393 is a bill that proposes to name the United States Postal Service facility at 12208 North 19th Avenue in Phoenix, Arizona, after Officer Zane T. Coolidge.

The SAVE America Act mandates that individuals must provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote and present photo identification to vote in federal elections. States cannot process voter registration without this proof and must accept certain documents like a U.S. passport or REAL ID. The bill also requires states to establish a process for resolving name discrepancies and verifying citizenship. States must regularly check and update voter lists to ensure only U.S. citizens are registered, using federal systems to verify immigration status. Noncitizens identified on voter lists can prove citizenship to remain registered. The bill outlines penalties for violations and requires photo ID for obtaining a federal election ballot, with provisions for provisional ballots and exceptions for those with religious objections to photos. States must provide free access to devices for copying IDs and allow for alternative voting methods under certain conditions.

H.R. 1689 is a bill that mandates the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to grant Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Haiti for a period of 18 months starting from August 3, 2025. This status allows eligible Haitian nationals to work legally in the U.S., protects them from detention based on their immigration status, and prevents their deportation as long as they maintain TPS.

The FENCES Act (H.R. 6409) proposes changes to the Clean Air Act, allowing U.S. states to avoid penalties for failing to meet air quality standards if the failure is due to emissions beyond their control, such as those from wildfires or foreign sources. This means that areas struggling with severe pollution won't face sanctions or fees if they can prove that external factors are to blame. States must provide evidence every five years to maintain their exemption. The bill also prevents areas from being classified as nonattainment areas under new air quality standards if they can show that foreign emissions are responsible for their non-compliance.