Bill · H.J.Res. 143· House(119-HJRES-143)
Resolution Act.
- Introduced
- 1/22/2026
- Last activity
- 5/20/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
- Sponsored by
- James McGovern
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This resolution includes several different legislative measures across multiple titles. It establishes a joint scholarship program for Veterans Affairs and the Public Health Service, and creates a grant program for professional nonprofit theaters. The bill also addresses the protection of Native American seeds and restricts the display of certain cut flowers in federal buildings. Additionally, it extends various small business programs, mandates reports on acts of terrorism, and authorizes a statue of Benjamin Franklin in the U.S. Capitol. Finally, it implements criminal penalties for using artificial intelligence to impersonate federal officials.
Yes· 3 of 14
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+6
The bill specifically provides for the protection of Native American seeds and traditional agriculture systems.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+5
The bill extends and expands several small business programs including SBIR and STTR through 2030.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
The bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to support efforts by Indian Tribes to protect Native American seeds and traditional agriculture.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Veterans Affairs-Public Health Service Joint Scholarship Program: This program allows PHS officers to attend the F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine at the expense of the Department of Veterans Affairs, with the requirement that they serve full-time at a VA medical facility after graduation and residency (Section 101).
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Professional Nonprofit Theater Grants: This program provides funding to eligible nonprofit organizations to support employment, economic recovery, economic development, community-based arts, and theater facility improvements (Section 201(a)).
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Protection of Native American Seeds: The Secretary is directed to work with Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations to support efforts to protect Native American seeds, seed banks, and traditional agriculture systems (Section 402).
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Small Business Support: The bill extends the authority for "Direct to Phase II" awards and continues several "Commercialization Readiness" and "SBIR and STTR" pilot programs through the year 2030 (Sections 501, 502, and 503).
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Terrorism Transparency: The bill requires federal agencies to submit unclassified reports following acts of terrorism to identify security gaps and provide recommendations to prevent future acts (Section 601).
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AI Impersonation Protection: This provision establishes penalties, including fines or imprisonment, for those who knowingly use artificial intelligence to impersonate federal officers to produce false or misleading content (Section 901).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Obligated Service Reimbursement Penalties: Under the joint scholarship program, a PHS officer who fails to complete their required period of service must reimburse the Secretary of Veterans Affairs twice the total amount of their tuition, expenses, salary, and benefits (Section 7664(c)).
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Limitations on Theater Grant Use: Organizations receiving theater grants are prohibited from using trainees or interns to displace or replace professional performers and personnel (Section 201(e)(2)).
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Restrictions on Floral Displays: The bill prohibits the official display of certain cut flowers or greens in public areas of buildings belonging to the Executive Office of the President, the Department of State, or the Department of Defense, unless they are produced in the United States (Section 301).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+6Good For Veterans+4Good For Young Adults+4Good For Union Workers+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+5Increases Job Creation+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+5Improves Rural Development+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3Improves Privacy Rights+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+4
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- 5/20/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
- 1/29/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 1/22/2026
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Energy and Commerce, Transportation and Infrastructure, Financial Services, Education and Workforce, Oversight and Government Reform, Foreign Affairs, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Small Business, Science, Space, and Technology, Homeland Security, Intelligence (Permanent Select), House Administration, Ways and Means, Rules, Ethics, the Budget, and Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House