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40 bills for “Congress”.
Congress; investigate dispersion of chemicals into the sky by aircraft; encourage
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution urges the U.S. Congress to investigate chemical dispersion into the sky by aircraft and study its effects on Georgia's air, soil, and water quality.
… NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body encourage the United States Congress to investigate the dispersion of chemicals into …
US Congress; limited to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to set a limit on the number of terms that a person may be elected; apply to call a convention
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution formally asks the United States Congress to call a constitutional convention limited to proposing term limits for members of the U.S. House and Senate.
… WHEREAS, Article V of the Constitution of the United States requires Congress to call a convention limited to proposing amendments to the Constitution upon application of two-thirds …
Congress; call convention to set term limits on members elected to the House of Representatives; apply
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally asks the U.S. Congress to call a constitutional convention limited to proposing term limits for members of the U.S. House and Senate.
… WHEREAS, Article V of the Constitution of the United States requires Congress to call a convention limited to proposing amendments to the Constitution upon application of two-thirds …
Congress; reduce waiting period for determination and approval of disability benefits for individuals living with lupus; urge
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution urges Congress to speed up the federal disability benefits approval process for people living with lupus, calling for faster claims handling and better training for claims examiners.
… Representatives Schofield of the 63rd, Mathiak of the 82nd, Jackson of the 68th, Scott of the 76th, Davis of the 87th, and others A RESOLUTION Urging Congress to …
Congress; U.S.D.A. modify eligibility requirements for SNAP Program; adopt legislation
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution urges the U.S. Congress to make the U.S. Department of Agriculture count unpaid campus work, like research assistantships and volunteering, toward the work requirement college students need to qualify for SNAP food benefits.
… NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body encourage the United States Congress to adopt legislation requiring the United States …
United States Congress; call a convention under Article V of the Constitution of the United States limited to proposing amendments to limit the influence of money in political elections and on government officials
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution would formally ask the U.S. Congress to call a constitutional convention limited to proposing amendments that limit the influence of money in political elections and on government officials.
… Representatives Sanchez of the 42nd, Frye of the 122nd, and Bell of the 75th A RESOLUTION Applying to the United States Congress to call a convention under Article …
Crimes and offenses; add certain facilities of the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority to the locations in which the carrying of weapons or long guns is prohibited
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would add certain fenced facilities of the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority to the list of places where carrying weapons or long guns is banned under state law.
… Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority to the locations in which the carrying of weapons or long guns is prohibited; to provide for related matters; to repeal …
Congress; recognize chronic federal deficit spending as the root cause of inflation and long-term economic instability; urge
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution urges the U.S. Congress to treat chronic federal deficit spending as a main cause of inflation and calls for a plan to balance the federal budget within ten years.
… Representatives Barrett of the 24th, Efstration of the 104th, Gaines of the 120th, Tarvin of the 2nd, Cannon of the 172nd, and others A RESOLUTION Urging the Congress …
Congress; adopt legislation requiring Medicare program to provide for lifelong coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for liver, heart, and lung transplant recipients; urge
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution urges the U.S. Congress to require Medicare to cover immunosuppressive drugs for life for liver, heart, and lung transplant recipients, matching current coverage for kidney recipients.
… Representatives Gilliard of the 162nd, Glaize of the 67th, Lupton of the 83rd, and Henderson of the 113th A RESOLUTION Urging the Congress of the United States to …
U.S. Congress; to cancel the proposed plutonium pit plant at the U.S. Department of Energy's Savannah River Site; urge
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution urges the U.S. Congress and the state's congressional delegation to cancel a proposed plutonium pit production facility planned for the Savannah River Site.
… NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body urge the United States Congress and the Georgia delegation to immediately cancel the proposed …
Congress; reaffirming the 35th parallel as Georgia's northern border; urge
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution reasserts that the state's true northern border sits at the 35th parallel and calls on Congress and federal agencies to redraw maps so Georgia gains land now controlled by Tennessee and North Carolina.
… Senator Moore of the 53rd A RESOLUTION Reaffirming the 35th parallel as Georgia's northern border and any rights therein, and urging Congress, the federal Department of the …
Congress; pass Thiokol Memorial Gold Medical Act; urge
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution urges the U.S. Congress to pass the Thiokol Memorial Gold Medal Act, which would award the Congressional Gold Medal to the 30 workers killed in the 1971 and 1973 Thiokol plant explosions in Woodbine, Georgia.
… Representatives Sainz of the 180th, Hitchens of the 161st, Willis of the 55th, DeLoach of the 167th, and Townsend of the 179th A RESOLUTION Urging Congress to pass …
Emergency Manager Marc Vincent; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution formally recognizes Emergency Manager Marc Vincent of the Georgia World Congress Center Authority for his leadership during severe winter weather emergencies.
… WHEREAS, on January 28, 2025, Emergency Manager Marc Vincent received a Public Safety Commendation from the Georgia World Congress Center Authority's (GWCCA) Department of Public Safety; and …
President of the United States and Congress; increased state autonomy to allow for creation of innovative solutions to work disincentives and reform of social safety net programs; urge
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution urges the President and Congress to give states more freedom to redesign social safety net programs, aiming to fix disincentives that discourage low-income families from earning more.
… NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body urge the President of the United States and Congress to grant additional …
State government; changes to apportionment and districts of the General Assembly and Congress shall only be made in the first odd-numbered year subsequent to each United States decennial census; provide - CA
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution would ask voters to amend the state constitution so that legislative and congressional redistricting can only happen in the first odd-numbered year after each U.S. Census, except when a court orders changes.
… to provide that changes to apportionment and districts of the General Assembly and Congress shall only be made in the first odd-numbered year subsequent to each United …
Article V of the United States Constitution; a convention of the states; apply
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution would formally ask Congress to call a national convention of states under Article V of the U.S. Constitution to propose a balanced federal budget amendment.
… NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the General Assembly of the State of Georgia hereby applies to Congress, under the provisions of …
"Defend the Guard Act"; enact
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate bill would bar the Governor from sending Georgia National Guard members into active combat unless Congress has formally declared war or specifically called them up, except for domestic emergency support missions.
… an official action to call forth the state militia by the United States Congress before members of the Georgia National Guard may be released from state control to …
Edwards, William; congratulate
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution formally congratulates William Edwards, a University of North Georgia cadet, for being named a presidential fellow to the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress.
… s presidential fellow to the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress (CSPC) for the 2024-2025 academic year, a prestigious program that includes monthly seminars …
Edwards, William; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors William Edwards, a University of North Georgia cadet, for being named a presidential fellow at the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress.
… s presidential fellow to the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress (CSPC) for the 2024-2025 academic year, a prestigious program that includes monthly seminars …
Crockett, Congresswoman Jasmine; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution would formally commend U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett of Texas for her career in public service, civil rights work, and government oversight roles.
… and Tarrant counties; and WHEREAS, in the 118th Congress, she was elected freshman leadership representative, and in the 119th Congress, she was appointed vice ranking member of the …
Creation of a National Infrastructure Bank; express support
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution would formally express support for a proposed federal National Infrastructure Bank, urging Congress to pass HR 4052 or similar legislation to fund infrastructure projects nationwide, including in Georgia.
… 000 of which are in Atlanta, requiring $1 billion to replace; and WHEREAS, Congress introduced HR 4052, The National Infrastructure Bank Act, to create a new National Infrastructure …
Georgia's congressional delegation; pass the Essential Worker Pay Protection Act and codify permanent protections for essential federal employees during government shutdowns; urge
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution urges Georgia's members of Congress to pass a federal Essential Worker Pay Protection Act guaranteeing pay for essential federal workers during government shutdowns.
House Resolution 1858 By: Representatives Davis of the 87th, Scott of the 76th, and Schofield of the 63rd A RESOLUTION Urging Georgia's congressional delegation to pass the …
Williams, Congresswoman Nikema; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution would formally commend U.S. Congresswoman Nikema Williams for her public service and advocacy work, without changing any state law.
… access, and reproductive justice for all communities; and WHEREAS, as a member of Congress, she carries forward the legacy of her mentor and predecessor, Congressman John Lewis, by …
Emergency medical services; designate ambulance services as an essential service
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate committee substitute for HB 154 would require Georgia's Governor to ask the federal government to move Georgia into the Atlantic time zone so the state can observe standard time year round instead of switching clocks twice a year.
… Section 260a. (d)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, if at any time the United States Congress amends 15 U.S.C. Section 260a …
President of the United States; the imposition of tariffs on Mexico and Canada; express strong disagreement
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution would put the Senate on record opposing federal tariffs on Mexico and Canada, urging Congress and the President to pursue trade policies that protect Georgia families and businesses.
Senate Resolution 183 By: Senators Esteves of the 35th, Jones II of the 22nd, Parent of the 44th, Jackson of the 41st, Orrock of the 36th and others …
Apportionment for General Assembly; changes to apportionment and districts; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution would amend Georgia's Constitution to limit when the General Assembly can redraw legislative and congressional districts, generally restricting redistricting to the first odd-numbered year after each U.S. Census.
… to provide that changes to apportionment and districts of the General Assembly and Congress shall only be made in the first odd-numbered year subsequent to each United …
Equal Rights Amendment; encouraging all states to ratify
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution urges states that have not yet ratified the federal Equal Rights Amendment to do so and praises the 38 states that already have.
… WHEREAS, in 1972, the 92nd Congress of the United States of America adopted a proposed Twenty-eighth Amendment, relating to equal rights, to the United States Constitution; and …
Equal Rights Amendment; proposed Amendment to the United States Constitution; ratify
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution would have the General Assembly formally ratify the federal Equal Rights Amendment and send certified notice to federal officials that Georgia supports it as the 28th Amendment.
… RESOLVED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED (TWO-THIRDS OF EACH HOUSE CONCURRING THEREIN), That the following article …
Equal Rights Amendment as the law of the land; commemorate; ratify a proposed Amendment to the United States Constitution
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution would have the General Assembly formally ratify the federal Equal Rights Amendment and declare it part of the U.S. Constitution, sending notice to federal officials.
… RESOLVED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED (TWO-THIRDS OF EACH HOUSE CONCURRING THEREIN), That the following article …
Bayard Rustin Day; March 17, 2026; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution recognizes March 17, 2026 as Bayard Rustin Day, honoring the civil rights leader who organized the 1963 March on Washington.
… of the most significant demonstrations in our nation's history; co-founded the Congress of Racial Equality; and participated in the Journey of Reconciliation, an early effort to …
United States national motto; reaffirm support
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution reaffirms support for the United States national motto, "IN GOD WE TRUST," and directs the House Clerk to distribute copies to the public and press.
… was declared the United States’ official national anthem by a joint resolution of Congress in 1931; and WHEREAS, in 1862, during the American Civil War, a time of …
McBath, Congresswoman Lucy; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution would formally commend U.S. Congresswoman Lucy McBath for her public service representing metro Atlanta in Georgia's Sixth Congressional District.
… for seniors on Medicare to $35 per month; and WHEREAS, her advocacy in Congress has been shaped by her lived experiences, particularly her unwavering dedication to preventing other …
Federal Immigration Detention Facilities; the importance of transparency, community engagement, environmental stewardship, and congressional oversight; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution expresses support for transparency, environmental review, and congressional oversight over proposed federal immigration detention facilities in Georgia, including projects in Walton and Hall counties.
… BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Georgia State Senate encourages the United States Congress and relevant federal agencies to ensure that any proposed detention facility projects include robust …
Oath Act; enact
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 509, called the Oath Act, would bar Georgians disqualified under the U.S. Constitution's Insurrection Clause from being nominated or elected to office, and would let officials remove sitting officeholders on the same grounds.
… But Congress may by a vote of two-thirds of each House, remove such disability"; (2) The State of Georgia ratified the Fourteenth Amendment on July 27, 1868 …
United States Department of Education; references from the Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise or remove
Summary by Georgia Commons: Senate Bill 154 updates dozens of Georgia laws that mention the U.S. Department of Education, adding successor-agency language that only takes effect if Congress abolishes that federal department, and it also updates a foster-student tuition waiver reference from a 'Student Aid Report' to the FAFSA submission summary.
… and 2 of this Act shall only become effective upon an act of Congress repealing the establishment of the United States Department of Education or otherwise abolishing the …
Georgia Piedmont Technical College; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution formally recognizes Georgia Piedmont Technical College for opening its Regional Transportation Training Center, a large new workforce training facility in the Lithonia area.
… partnership supported by the State of Georgia, DeKalb County, the City of Stonecrest, Congress, and key industry partners such as Georgia Power, Amazon, and Radius Recycling; and WHEREAS …
"Kumbaya"; the Gullah Geechee Anthem; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally recognizes the song "Kumbaya" as the official anthem of Gullah-Geechee culture, honoring its roots in the Sea Islands and its history as one of Georgia's earliest recorded folk songs.
… recorded in Georgia, with the first known recording documented by the Library of Congress, establishing its national and cultural significance; and WHEREAS, in 1926, numerous folk songs in …
The Georgia Caribbean American Heritage Coalition Inc.; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends the Georgia Caribbean American Heritage Coalition Inc. for its work promoting Caribbean American heritage and unity across the state.
… and WHEREAS, the Bill for National Caribbean American Heritage Month as introduced in Congress by Congresswoman Barbara Lee passed the House in June 2005 and the Senate in …
Franklin, Reverend Lee C.; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution honors Reverend Lee C. Franklin, senior pastor of Mount Ephraim Baptist Church in Atlanta, for decades of ministry and community leadership work.
… ills of the community, he launched a self-help network, the Greater Atlanta Congress of Black Men, which brings Black men in the Atlanta metro area together to …
National Statuary Hall Collection Replacement Committee; create
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution would replace Georgia's statue of Alexander Hamilton Stephens in the U.S. Capitol's National Statuary Hall with a statue of President Jimmy Carter, and create a committee to carry out the swap.
… WHEREAS, in 1864, the United States Congress established the National Statuary Hall Collection in the United States Capitol and authorized each state to contribute to the collection two …