PolicyBrief

Legislation

S. 142
119th Congress•Jan 16th 2025
Wildland Firefighters Congressional Gold Medal Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill authorizes the awarding of a Congressional Gold Medal to wildland firefighters in recognition of their dedicated service, sacrifice, and commitment to protecting the nation's forests, grasslands, and communities.

John Barrasso
R

John Barrasso

Senator

WY

S. 138
119th Congress•Jan 16th 2025
VA Home Loan Awareness Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

This bill requires Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to include a VA home loan eligibility disclaimer on residential loan applications and mandates a study to ensure lender compliance.

Tim Sheehy
R

Tim Sheehy

Senator

MT

S. 121
119th Congress•Jan 16th 2025
Recover Fraudulent COVID Funds Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill extends the statute of limitations to 10 years for criminal and civil prosecutions related to fraudulent activity involving pandemic-era relief programs.

James Lankford
R

James Lankford

Senator

OK

S. 131
119th Congress•Jan 16th 2025
PRECEPT Nurses Act
IN COMMITTEE

The PRECEPT Nurses Act establishes a $2,000 tax credit for nurses and healthcare providers who serve at least 200 hours as preceptors in designated health professional shortage areas.

Mark Kelly
D

Mark Kelly

Senator

AZ

S. 117
119th Congress•Jan 16th 2025
Allowing Military Exemptions, Recognizing Individual Concerns About New Shots Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

The AMERICANS Act provides remedies, including reinstatement and honorable discharge, for service members discharged or penalized for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine and prohibits future mandates without congressional approval.

Ted Cruz
R

Ted Cruz

Senator

TX

H.R. 627
119th Congress•Jan 22nd 2025
Ensuring Accurate and Complete Abortion Data Reporting Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

This bill mandates standardized abortion data reporting to the CDC and conditions federal Medicaid funding for family planning services on state compliance with these reporting requirements.

Ralph Norman
R

Ralph Norman

Representative

SC

H.R. 566
119th Congress•Jan 20th 2025
Cleaner Air Spaces Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

The Cleaner Air Spaces Act of 2025 authorizes EPA grants to help local and Tribal agencies provide free air filtration units and establish clean air centers for vulnerable, low-income communities at risk from wildland fire smoke.

Scott Peters
D

Scott Peters

Representative

CA

S. 182
119th Congress•Jan 22nd 2025
Northwest Energy Security Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Northwest Energy Security Act mandates the continued operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System under the 2020 environmental record of decision while prohibiting unauthorized restrictions on hydroelectric power generation and river navigation.

James Risch
R

James Risch

Senator

ID

S. 153
119th Congress•Jan 20th 2025
Repeal the TikTok Ban Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill repeals the "Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act," effectively overturning the federal ban on TikTok.

Rand Paul
R

Rand Paul

Senator

KY

H.R. 570
119th Congress•Jan 21st 2025
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the child tax credit with respect to stillbirths.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow parents to claim the Child Tax Credit for stillborn children delivered after 20 weeks of gestation.

H. Griffith
R

H. Griffith

Representative

VA

H.R. 597
119th Congress•Jan 21st 2025
Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

The Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform (PURR) Act of 2025 establishes a streamlined, uniform federal regulatory framework for pet food labeling, ingredient review, and marketing to replace inconsistent state-level requirements.

Steve Womack
R

Steve Womack

Representative

AR

H.R. 563
119th Congress•Jan 20th 2025
No Retaining Every Gun In a System That Restricts Your Rights Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill mandates the destruction of existing firearm transaction records from closed businesses and prohibits the ATF from collecting such records in the future.

Michael Cloud
R

Michael Cloud

Representative

TX

H.RES. 143
119th Congress•Feb 18th 2025
Impeaching Paul Engelmayer, judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution initiates impeachment proceedings against U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer for alleged judicial misconduct and political bias.

Derrick Van Orden
R

Derrick Van Orden

Representative

WI

H.R. 565
119th Congress•Jan 20th 2025
District of Columbia Federal Judicial Officials Residency Equality Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

This bill mandates that all federal judicial officials serving in the District of Columbia reside within their respective districts, eliminating previous residency exemptions while updating outdated statutory language.

Eleanor Norton
D

Eleanor Norton

Representative

DC

H.R. 568
119th Congress•Jan 20th 2025
Auto Theft Prevention Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Auto Theft Prevention Act establishes a $30 million annual grant program to provide state and local law enforcement with the resources and funding necessary to combat auto theft and vehicle trafficking.

Mikie Sherrill
D

Mikie Sherrill

Representative

NJ

H.RES. 142
119th Congress•Feb 18th 2025
Recognizing the 80th anniversary of the amphibious landing on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima during World War II and the raisings of the flag of the United States on Mount Suribachi.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill recognizes the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima and honors the service, sacrifice, and enduring legacy of the U.S. personnel who fought in the historic 1945 campaign.

Ken Calvert
R

Ken Calvert

Representative

CA

H.R. 558
119th Congress•Jan 20th 2025
Tip Tax Termination Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Tip Tax Termination Act allows service industry workers to exclude up to $20,000 of annual tip income from federal taxation through 2029.

Don Bacon
R

Don Bacon

Representative

NE

H.R. 557
119th Congress•Jan 20th 2025
Working Class Bonus Tax Relief Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

The Working Class Bonus Tax Relief Act of 2025 provides a temporary tax deduction for eligible employees on employer-issued bonuses through 2029.

Don Bacon
R

Don Bacon

Representative

NE

H.R. 559
119th Congress•Jan 20th 2025
Seniors in the Workforce Tax Relief Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Seniors in the Workforce Tax Relief Act provides a temporary tax deduction for individuals aged 65 and older from 2025 through 2029 to support working seniors.

Don Bacon
R

Don Bacon

Representative

NE

H.R. 511
119th Congress•Jan 16th 2025
Allowing Military Exemptions, Recognizing Individual Concerns About New Shots Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

The AMERICANS Act provides remedies, reinstatement, and record expungement for military service members who faced adverse actions or discharge due to the COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

Pat Harrigan
R

Pat Harrigan

Representative

NC