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Congressional Record: State Memorials Submitted to Congress

Original title: MEMORIALS

May 12, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

These s represent formal requests from state governments for federal policy changes, which are now officially recorded and referred to relevant congressional committees for potential future legislative consideration.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Veterans

The Nebraska Legislature is requesting federal legislation to expand their access to treatments for traumatic brain injury and PTSD.

Students with disabilities

The Nebraska Legislature is requesting full federal funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 12, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This document lists formal s submitted by the state legislatures of Nebraska and Arizona to the U.S. Congress. These memorials serve as official requests for federal action on education funding, veterans' healthcare, and constitutional amendments.

Key Facts

  • The Nebraska Legislature submitted Legislative Resolution 422, urging full federal funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
  • The Arizona Legislature submitted House Concurrent Resolution 2043, requesting Congress call a convention of states to propose U.S. Constitutional amendments.
  • The Nebraska Legislature submitted Legislative Resolution 293, urging Congress to provide veterans with access to treatments for traumatic brain injury and PTSD.
  • Memorials ML-66 and ML-67 refer to the same Nebraska resolution (LR 422) and were referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Memorials ML-69 and ML-70 refer to the same Nebraska resolution (LR 293) and were referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • Memorial ML-68 refers to Arizona HCR 2043 and was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a memorial in this context?
A is a formal statement or petition from a state legislature to the U.S. Congress expressing the state's position on a federal issue or requesting specific legislative action.
Does submitting a memorial change federal law?
No. A is a request or recommendation; it does not have the force of law and does not require Congress to take action.

Why It Matters

These s represent formal requests from state governments for federal policy changes, which are now officially recorded and referred to relevant congressional committees for potential future legislative consideration.

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Lobbying Activity

GOVERNMENTAL ADVOCATES INC.

on behalf of 100TH-442ND WWII MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

Senate LDAView filing →

VAN SCOYOC ASSOCIATES

on behalf of NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE

STRATEGIC HEALTH CARE

on behalf of ST. JOSEPH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

$20,000

VENABLE LLP

on behalf of SHIRLEY RYAN ABILITYLAB

VENABLE LLP

on behalf of SHIRLEY RYAN ABILITYLAB

VENABLE LLP

on behalf of FAEGRE DRINKER ON BEHALF OF THE REHABILITATION INNOVATION CENTERS COALITION

SCOTT ZIOMEK

Senate LDAView filing →

NATALIE SNYDER

Senate LDAView filing →

GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS

on behalf of TROUVES HEALTH CARE CORPORATION

Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

unusual activity90% confidence

Duplicate Memorial Filings

The document lists identical memorials (ML-66/67 and ML-69/70) for the same Nebraska resolutions, suggesting a clerical redundancy in the submission or recording process.

Connected Entities

organizationArizona LegislatureSubmitted a memorial regarding a convention of states.Map →
otherIndividuals with Disabilities Education ActSubject of Nebraska Legislative Resolution 422.Map →
organizationNebraska LegislatureSubmitted memorials regarding IDEA funding and veterans' healthcare.Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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