Legislation

The "Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act" prohibits the Secretary from providing Title X funding to any entity that performs abortions or provides funds to other entities that perform abortions, with exceptions only for abortions resulting from rape, incest, or to save the woman's life. It requires the Secretary to submit an annual report to Congress with a list of all entities receiving Title X grants. The report must include the number of abortions performed under the exceptions, the date of the latest certification for each entity receiving a Title X grant, and a list of each entity to which a Title X grantee makes funds available.

The "Let America Vote Act" aims to increase voter participation and prevent noncitizen voting. It mandates that states allow unaffiliated voters to participate in any primary election without being treated as party members or having their information shared and prohibits non-citizens from voting in any election. Non-compliant states risk losing federal election administration funding, while compliant states can receive transition assistance grants.

This bill expresses the House of Representatives' support for the initial 2021 decision to locate the U.S. Space Command Headquarters at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. It criticizes the Biden administration's plan to move the headquarters to Colorado Springs, Colorado. The bill urges the incoming Trump administration to reinstate Huntsville as the permanent location for the U.S. Space Command Headquarters.

The "Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act" mandates that all federal agency rules must be issued and signed by a Senate-confirmed appointee. It requires that the rulemaking process be initiated by a senior appointee. The head of each agency is responsible for ensuring rules comply with the Act, while the Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) will offer guidance and monitor compliance. This act aims to increase accountability in federal agency rulemaking.

The "Modernizing Retrospective Regulatory Review Act" aims to improve the efficiency and accuracy of federal regulation reviews through technology. It mandates a report on making regulations machine-readable, directs guidance on using technology for retrospective reviews, and requires agencies to submit and implement plans for reviewing their regulations using these technologies. This act seeks to identify and eliminate obsolete, ineffective, or excessively burdensome regulations.

This bill amends Title 5 of the United States Code to exclude locality pay adjustments from the calculation of retirement annuities for new federal employees. It defines "revised average pay employee" as someone who is newly employed and covered under this chapter after the enactment date, and has no prior civilian service that counts toward retirement. This change affects the computation of retirement benefits for those who fit this definition.

This resolution congratulates the Washington University in St. Louis Bears women's soccer team on their outstanding 2024 NCAA Division III Women's Soccer Championship victory. It recognizes the team's exceptional record, coaching, and individual player achievements. The resolution also acknowledges the contributions of the university's staff, faculty, and alumni and requests that the Secretary of the Senate send copies to key figures at the university.

The Laken Riley Act mandates the detention of illegal aliens who commit theft, burglary, larceny, or shoplifting. It empowers state attorneys general to sue the Department of Homeland Security or the Secretary of State for failing to enforce immigration laws, including those related to detention and removal. The bill defines grounds for legal action and requires expedited court proceedings.

This resolution commemorates the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz and International Holocaust Remembrance Day, urging Americans to remember the victims of the Holocaust and fight against antisemitism. It recognizes the historical significance of Auschwitz, where 1.1 million innocent civilians were murdered, and emphasizes the importance of Holocaust education to combat intolerance. The resolution also acknowledges the recent rise in antisemitic incidents and encourages the pursuit of tolerance, peace, and justice.

The "Inflation Reduction Act of 2025" repeals the "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022." It also rescinds any unspent funds that were made available by the previous law.

The HSA Modernization Act expands access to health savings accounts (HSAs) by allowing individuals with certain veterans' benefits, those entitled to Medicare Part A due to age, and those eligible for Indian Health Service assistance to contribute. It also broadens the types of health plans that qualify for HSAs, including bronze and catastrophic plans, and allows high-deductible plans to offer mental health services with no deductible for the first $500 of expenses. The Act also increases HSA contribution limits to match deductible and out-of-pocket maximums and enables the use of HSAs for qualified long-term care services. Additionally, it permits HSAs to cover medical expenses incurred up to 60 days before the HSA was established and allows both spouses to make catch-up contributions to the same HSA.

This bill allocates $30,290,000 from the House of Representatives' funds for the Committee on Ways and Means to cover expenses, including staff salaries, during the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress. It sets spending limits for two sessions: no more than $14,963,888 from January 3, 2025, to January 3, 2026, and no more than $15,326,112 from January 3, 2026, to January 3, 2027. Payments will be made through vouchers authorized by the Committee and following the regulations set by the House Administration Committee.

The "Justice for Jocelyn Act" aims to limit participation in Alternatives to Detention programs, mandating GPS tracking and curfews for aliens on ICE's nondetained docket. It requires that aliens can only be released into Alternatives to Detention programs if all detention beds are full and all efforts to detain have been exhausted. The bill also mandates removal for aliens who fail to comply with release conditions, and ensures that if any part of the Act is found unconstitutional, the remaining parts will remain valid.

The Sergeant Ted Grubbs Mental Healthcare for Disabled Veterans Act aims to improve access to mental healthcare for disabled veterans. Specifically, it mandates the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide care or services to veterans with a service-connected mental disorder rated at 50 percent or higher within five days of their request. This ensures timely access to crucial mental health support for veterans in need.

This resolution designates the Republican Party's membership on various Senate committees for the 119th Congress. It specifies the chairs and members for key committees, including Appropriations, Armed Services, Finance, and Judiciary. The resolution ensures the Republican Party's representation and leadership roles within these important legislative bodies. This structure will remain in place until successors are appointed.

The "Thin Blue Line Act" amends the U.S. Code to include the killing or targeting of law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other first responders as an aggravating factor in death penalty cases. This applies if the victim was targeted due to their status or duties as a public safety official.

This bill expresses support for designating January 26 - February 1, 2025, as "National School Choice Week" to recognize the importance of diverse K-12 education options and the role of parents in choosing the best learning environment for their children. It encourages raising awareness about the benefits of educational choice and congratulates those involved in education.

The South Pacific Tuna Treaty Act of 2025 amends the South Pacific Tuna Act of 1988 to modify definitions, prohibited acts, enforcement procedures, and reporting requirements related to tuna fishing in the South Pacific. It also addresses vessel licensing, information disclosure, technical assistance to Pacific Island Parties, and arbitration processes under the Treaty. Furthermore, the Act authorizes appropriations to support the implementation of the Treaty and associated activities.

The "Endowment Tax Fairness Act" increases the excise tax on private colleges and universities' investment income from 1.4 percent to 21 percent. This change applies to taxable years following the law's enactment. The generated revenue will first be used to reduce the national deficit, and then the national debt.

This resolution designates January 30, 2025, as Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution. It recognizes Fred Korematsu's resistance to the unjust incarceration of Japanese-Americans during World War II. The resolution encourages reflection on the importance of political leadership, vigilance, justice, and civil rights.