PolicyBrief

Legislation

H.R. 268
119th Congress•Jan 9th 2025
Securing Timely Opportunities for Payment and Maximizing Awards for Detaining Unlawful Regime Officials Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

The STOP MADURO Act authorizes a reward of up to $100 million, funded by seized regime assets, for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Nicolás Maduro.

Mario Diaz-Balart
R

Mario Diaz-Balart

Representative

FL

H.R. 246
119th Congress•Jan 9th 2025
SALT Fairness for Working Families Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill increases the federal income tax deduction limit for state and local taxes (SALT) from $10,000 to $15,000 for taxable years beginning after 2024.

Lauren Underwood
D

Lauren Underwood

Representative

IL

H.R. 254
119th Congress•Jan 9th 2025
American Science First Act
IN COMMITTEE

The American Science First Act prohibits the National Science Foundation from awarding grants or assistance to entities affiliated with Chinese communist military companies.

Rick Allen
R

Rick Allen

Representative

GA

H.R. 245
119th Congress•Jan 9th 2025
Grant Integrity and Border Security Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Grant Integrity and Border Security Act requires federal grant applicants to certify compliance with immigration laws prohibiting the harboring or transporting of certain aliens and mandates the withholding of funds for violations.

Virginia Foxx
R

Virginia Foxx

Representative

NC

H.R. 255
119th Congress•Jan 9th 2025
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Lubbock, Texas, as the "General Bernie Mittemeyer VA Clinic".
IN COMMITTEE

This bill officially designates the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Lubbock, Texas, as the "General Bernie Mittemeyer VA Clinic."

Jodey Arrington
R

Jodey Arrington

Representative

TX

H.R. 243
119th Congress•Jan 9th 2025
Georgian Nightmare Non-Recognition Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Georgian Nightmare Non-Recognition Act prohibits U.S. recognition of any government led by Bidzina Ivanishvili or his proxies while mandating sanctions to counter corruption and foreign influence.

Joe Wilson
R

Joe Wilson

Representative

SC

H.R. 242
119th Congress•Jan 9th 2025
MANAGER Act
IN COMMITTEE

The MANAGER Act requires federal agencies to conduct annual surveys of managers to assess their confidence in disciplinary systems, training, and support within the workplace.

Pete Sessions
R

Pete Sessions

Representative

TX

H.R. 244
119th Congress•Jan 9th 2025
Veterans’ True Choice Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

The Veterans’ True Choice Act of 2025 allows eligible service-connected disabled veterans to opt into TRICARE coverage in lieu of VA health care.

W. Steube
R

W. Steube

Representative

FL

H.R. 262
119th Congress•Jan 9th 2025
Disaster Reforestation Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Disaster Reforestation Act amends the tax code to allow timber owners to claim larger casualty loss deductions for destroyed timber, provided they commit to replanting the affected land within five years.

Earl Carter
R

Earl Carter

Representative

GA

H.R. 269
119th Congress•Jan 9th 2025
Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Congressional Gold Medal Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill authorizes the awarding of the Congressional Gold Medal to Jens Stoltenberg in recognition of his dedicated leadership and contributions to the security and unity of the NATO alliance.

Neal Dunn
R

Neal Dunn

Representative

FL

H.R. 256
119th Congress•Jan 9th 2025
SAVE Act
IN COMMITTEE

The SAVE Act prohibits the sale of petroleum from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to entities headquartered in Russia or other restricted nations.

Stephanie Bice
R

Stephanie Bice

Representative

OK

H.R. 270
119th Congress•Jan 9th 2025
To authorize the waiver of costs of activities relating to evacuation of United States citizens when their lives are endangered by war or acts of terrorism.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill authorizes the Secretary of State to waive repatriation loan costs for U.S. citizens evacuated due to war or acts of terrorism.

Neal Dunn
R

Neal Dunn

Representative

FL

H.R. 223
119th Congress•Jan 7th 2025
Preventing Unjust Red Flag Laws Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

This bill prohibits federal agencies from using funds to implement, enforce, or assist in the administration of state or federal red flag laws.

Dan Crenshaw
R

Dan Crenshaw

Representative

TX

H.R. 234
119th Congress•Jan 7th 2025
HOV Lanes for Heroes Act
IN COMMITTEE

The HOV Lanes for Heroes Act authorizes public highway authorities to grant toll-free access to HOV lanes for vehicles operated by disabled veterans.

Nicole Malliotakis
R

Nicole Malliotakis

Representative

NY

S. 25
119th Congress•Jan 7th 2025
Polluters Pay Climate Fund Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

The Polluters Pay Climate Fund Act of 2025 establishes a $1 trillion tax on major fossil fuel companies to fund federal climate resilience, disaster recovery, and environmental justice initiatives.

Chris Van Hollen
D

Chris Van Hollen

Senator

MD

S. 27
119th Congress•Jan 7th 2025
Federal Employee Return to Work Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill mandates that federal employees who telework must be paid based on the "Rest of US" locality rate and are ineligible for annual pay adjustments.

Bill Cassidy
R

Bill Cassidy

Senator

LA

H.R. 237
119th Congress•Jan 7th 2025
Paws Off Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

The Paws Off Act of 2025 mandates clear warning labels on all food products containing xylitol to alert pet owners of its toxicity to dogs.

David Schweikert
R

David Schweikert

Representative

AZ

H.R. 232
119th Congress•Jan 7th 2025
SALT Fairness and Marriage Penalty Elimination Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill increases the state and local tax (SALT) deduction limit to $100,000 for individuals and $200,000 for married couples filing jointly starting in 2025.

Michael Lawler
R

Michael Lawler

Representative

NY

H.R. 240
119th Congress•Jan 7th 2025
Protect Local Farms Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Protect Local Farms Act prevents states from enforcing agricultural overtime laws that mandate a workweek of fewer than 60 hours.

Claudia Tenney
R

Claudia Tenney

Representative

NY

H.R. 238
119th Congress•Jan 7th 2025
Healthy Technology Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

The Healthy Technology Act of 2025 authorizes FDA-approved artificial intelligence and machine learning systems to prescribe medication in states where such technology is legally permitted.

David Schweikert
R

David Schweikert

Representative

AZ