PolicyBrief

Legislation

H.R. 1358
119th CongressFeb 13th 2025
No Patient Left Alone Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

The "No Patient Left Alone Act of 2025" ensures patients in healthcare facilities have the right to receive visitors, designate who can visit them, and prohibits discrimination in visitation policies.

Jefferson Van Drew
R

Jefferson Van Drew

Representative

NJ

H.R. 1321
119th CongressFeb 13th 2025
Ending DOGE Conflicts Act
IN COMMITTEE

The "Ending DOGE Conflicts Act" mandates financial disclosures for special government employees who own or lead companies contracting with the federal government, ensuring transparency and preventing conflicts of interest.

John Larson
D

John Larson

Representative

CT

H.R. 1440
119th CongressFeb 18th 2025
Discriminatory Gaming Tax Repeal Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

The "Discriminatory Gaming Tax Repeal Act of 2025" eliminates federal excise taxes on wagering, starting in 2025.

Dina Titus
D

Dina Titus

Representative

NV

H.R. 1292
119th CongressFeb 13th 2025
Ensuring the Safety of Our Mail Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

This bill increases the maximum penalty for mail theft from 5 to 10 years.

Ken Calvert
R

Ken Calvert

Representative

CA

H.R. 1354
119th CongressFeb 13th 2025
Justice for All Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

The Justice for All Act of 2025 expands protections against discrimination based on race, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, and source of income, while also increasing accountability for discriminatory actions and limiting the use of arbitration and immunity defenses.

Rashida Tlaib
D

Rashida Tlaib

Representative

MI

H.R. 1380
119th CongressFeb 14th 2025
Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act establishes a special investigator office to investigate and prosecute violations of the Packers and Stockyards Act, promoting fair competition and trade practices in the food and agricultural sector.

Josh Gottheimer
D

Josh Gottheimer

Representative

NJ

H.R. 1194
119th CongressFeb 11th 2025
Federal Lands and Waters Leasing Transparency Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Federal Lands and Waters Leasing Transparency Act aims to increase transparency in oil and gas leasing by requiring reports on rejected bids, limiting court-ordered delays for onshore leases, and protecting offshore leases from legal challenges.

Clay Higgins
R

Clay Higgins

Representative

LA

H.R. 1342
119th CongressFeb 13th 2025
Stopping Political Discrimination in Disaster Assistance Act
IN COMMITTEE

Prohibits discrimination based on economic status or political affiliation in the distribution of disaster assistance.

Scott Perry
R

Scott Perry

Representative

PA

H.R. 1319
119th CongressFeb 13th 2025
To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and the National Labor Relations Act to clarify the standard for determining whether an individual is an employee, and for other purposes.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill clarifies the criteria for determining employee status under the Fair Labor Standards Act and the National Labor Relations Act, focusing on the extent of control over how work is performed and the presence of entrepreneurial opportunities and risks.

Kevin Kiley
R

Kevin Kiley

Representative

CA

H.R. 1384
119th CongressFeb 14th 2025
Veterans Equal Access Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Veterans Equal Access Act allows VA healthcare providers to provide veterans with recommendations and opinions regarding participation in state marijuana programs.

Brian Mast
R

Brian Mast

Representative

FL

H.R. 1157
119th CongressFeb 10th 2025
ACCESS Act
IN COMMITTEE

The ACCESS Act modifies health savings account (HSA) rules to allow contributions in place of cost-sharing reductions for certain health plans.

W. Steube
R

W. Steube

Representative

FL

H.R. 1391
119th CongressFeb 14th 2025
Student Veteran Benefit Restoration Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

Restores educational benefits to student veterans affected by institutional misconduct, fraud, or closure, and requires institutions to repay misused funds.

Delia Ramirez
D

Delia Ramirez

Representative

IL

H.R. 1360
119th CongressFeb 13th 2025
Officer John Barnes Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Officer John Barnes Act requires the Bureau to inform claimants of their benefit eligibility determination within 270 days of receiving a claim.

Randy Weber
R

Randy Weber

Representative

TX

H.R. 1159
119th CongressFeb 10th 2025
Honoring Our Fallen TSA Officers Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to include TSA employees in the public safety officers death benefits program, applicable to injuries on or after October 31, 2013.

Julia Brownley
D

Julia Brownley

Representative

CA

H.R. 1341
119th CongressFeb 13th 2025
Denying Regulatory Interference with Landowners and Legislatures Now Act
IN COMMITTEE

The "DRILL Now Act" prevents river basin commissions from regulating hydraulic fracturing unless authorized by the State.

Scott Perry
R

Scott Perry

Representative

PA

H.R. 1188
119th CongressFeb 11th 2025
Police CAMERA Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

The Police CAMERA Act of 2025 authorizes a matching grant program to help State, local, and Tribal governments purchase or lease body-worn cameras for law enforcement to improve accountability and transparency.

Steve Cohen
D

Steve Cohen

Representative

TN

H.R. 1175
119th CongressFeb 10th 2025
Blind Americans Return to Work Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

This bill creates a 20-year demonstration project waiving certain Social Security disability benefit rules for blind Americans to encourage their return to work.

Pete Sessions
R

Pete Sessions

Representative

TX

H.R. 1036
119th CongressFeb 5th 2025
Ensuring Accountability and Dignity in Government Contracting Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

This bill aims to strengthen anti-trafficking measures in government contracting by enhancing reporting requirements, mandating investigations, and ensuring accountability for contractors and grant recipients.

David Valadao
R

David Valadao

Representative

CA

H.R. 1489
119th CongressFeb 21st 2025
Reinforcing Sanctions on Iranian Terrorists Act
IN COMMITTEE

Mandates the President to determine and report to Congress within 90 days whether sanctions should be applied to the Iran Airports Company for its role in supporting Mahan Air's operations, which facilitate Iranian government's destabilizing actions.

Cory Mills
R

Cory Mills

Representative

FL

H.R. 1275
119th CongressFeb 12th 2025
Focus on Learning Act
IN COMMITTEE

The "Focus on Learning Act" aims to study the impact of mobile devices on students and establish a pilot program for mobile device-free school environments by providing grants for secure storage.

Bruce Westerman
R

Bruce Westerman

Representative

AR