Bill

HRES 28

BRIDGE to Congress Resolution

119th Congress Introduced by Jared Golden and 1 co-sponsor

Designates H.Res. 28 as the BRIDGE to Congress Resolution with BRIDGE acronym; no substantive provisions, so it's non-binding and largely symbolic unless future text adds impact.

Submitted in House

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Bill Summary · HRES 28

H.Res. 28 — BRIDGE to Congress Resolution

Overview

H.Res. 28 is a House resolution introduced on January 9, 2025, titled the BRIDGE to Congress Resolution. The introduced text identifies the official short title by which the resolution may be cited, and notes the acronym BRIDGE stands for Bringing Real Ideas, Data, and Genuine Experience to Congress.

Purpose and Scope

The primary, explicitly stated element of the introduced version is to designate the resolution as the BRIDGE to Congress Resolution.
No additional substantive provisions or policy mandates are included in the provided text. The document does not specify any new programs, funding, or regulatory changes.

Key Provisions (Based on Available Text)

Short title: “BRIDGE to Congress Resolution.”
Official acronym: BRIDGE, standing for Bringing Real Ideas, Data, and Genuine Experience to Congress.
No further operative provisions are included in the introduced version.

Procedural Status

Introduced in the House on January 9, 2025.
Referred on the same day to the House Committee on Rules.
The bill is classified as a resolution, not a bill proposing specific laws or funding.

Potential Impact and Considerations

As a resolution, any effect would typically be non-binding and commemorative or procedural in nature, rather than creating enforceable law or new spending.
The resolution could signal a legislative or administrative intent to facilitate or prioritize consideration of real-world ideas, data, and experience in Congress, depending on subsequent text or actions taken by the Rules Committee or the full House.
Without further operative language, the practical impact on policy, funding, or program design remains unclear from the introduced version.

Next Steps and Timeline

If the Committee on Rules acts favorably, the resolution could advance to full House consideration.
Absent additional amendments or a companion measure in the Senate (if applicable), further actions would depend on committee leadership and House leadership decisions.

Quick Take

H.Res. 28 establishes the BRIDGE to Congress as the official short title and acronym, with no additional provisions in the introduced text. Its immediate status is referral to the Rules Committee, and its broader impact would depend on future legislative text or actions.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.