Legislation

This bill recognizes the significant progress made in eradicating polio worldwide, with cases reduced by over 99.9% since 1988. It acknowledges the ongoing threat of polio until it is eradicated globally and expresses support for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. The bill also urges the U.S. government to maintain financial support for this initiative.

This bill disapproves and nullifies a rule issued by the Federal Reserve System regarding quality control standards for automated valuation models (AVMs). By disapproving this rule, Congress prevents the Federal Reserve from implementing new standards for AVMs.

The "Sunshine Protection Act of 2025" aims to establish permanent daylight saving time across the United States, effectively eliminating the need to change clocks twice a year. This bill repeals the provision allowing for standard time and adjusts time zone calculations accordingly. States that previously opted out of daylight saving time are given the option to choose between the new permanent daylight saving time or the previous standard time. The act also updates cross-references to ensure legal consistency with these changes.

This bill allocates $12,136,370 from the House of Representatives' funds to cover the expenses of the Committee on Veterans Affairs for the 119th Congress, including staff salaries. It sets spending limits for specific periods and mandates that all payments be made through vouchers approved by the House Administration Committee. Funds provided must be spent in accordance with the regulations set by the House Administration Committee.

The "Quality Loss Adjustment Improvement for Farmers Act" amends the Federal Crop Insurance Act to improve quality loss adjustment coverage for farmers. It mandates regular reviews of quality loss adjustment procedures with stakeholder input and requires reports to Congress. In the event of a disaster declaration or salvage market for soybeans, the Corporation must establish a state or regional discount factor to reflect average quality discounts applied to local soybean market prices.

This bill allocates \$24,376,741 from the House of Representatives' funds to cover the expenses of the Foreign Affairs Committee during the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, including staff salaries. It sets spending limits for two separate sessions and requires that all payments be authorized through vouchers signed by the Committee Chairman and approved by the House Administration Committee. The funds provided must be spent in accordance with the regulations set by the House Administration Committee.

The Bring American Companies Home Act incentivizes businesses to move operations from China to the United States by allowing them to immediately deduct the costs of relocation. A trust fund, financed by tariffs on Chinese goods, will be established within the Treasury to offset the revenue lost due to these deductions. The Secretary of the Treasury will create regulations to limit these deductions to business moving expenses.

The Texas Agricultural Producers Assistance Act mandates the Secretary of Agriculture to prepare a report for the House and Senate Agriculture Committees. This report will outline USDA programs and authorities available to support Texas agricultural producers facing economic losses because of Mexico's failure to deliver water as required by the 1944 Water Treaty. The report must be submitted within 180 days.

This resolution congratulates The Ohio State University Buckeyes for their victory in the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship. It recognizes the contributions of key players, coaches, and the university community to the team's success. The resolution also acknowledges the team's challenging path to the championship and requests official copies be prepared for presentation to university leaders and the head coach.

This resolution directs the House of Representatives to attend the Presidential Inauguration on January 20, 2025. Following the inauguration, the House will adjourn and reconvene the next day for legislative business.

The "Make the Migrant Protection Protocols Mandatory Act of 2025" makes the Migrant Protection Protocols mandatory. This bill amends existing immigration law to require the government to implement the Migrant Protection Protocols.

The ROOMIE Act aims to increase in-person work and office occupancy in federal agencies. It mandates that agencies ensure at least 80% of employees work in person and 60% of office space is occupied. Agencies failing to meet occupancy requirements must submit a plan to increase occupancy or face property disposal. The Comptroller General will report to Congress on the implementation of these requirements.

The "Eliminating the Marriage Penalty in SSI Act" amends the Social Security Act to allow individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities to be eligible for SSI benefits, regardless of their spouse's income. This bill ensures that the income and resources of the spouse of an individual with disabilities are not considered when determining SSI eligibility and benefit amount. These changes would be effective for benefits paid out 180 days after the bill is enacted.

This bill supports designating February 9, 2025, as the inaugural "Gulf of America Day" to celebrate the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico. It recognizes Executive Order 14172, which directed the Secretary of the Interior to officially rename the United States Continental Shelf area bordering Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida, extending to the seaward boundaries with Mexico and Cuba. The commemoration also marks President Trump's visit to the Gulf of America on February 9, 2025. The bill emphasizes the importance of this area to the nation.

The Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program Enhancement Act requires a review of the Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program to assess its effectiveness, benefits, and burdens on cattle producers. The review will also look at treatment methods and fund allocation. Following the review, a report will be submitted to the House and Senate Agriculture Committees with recommendations for program improvements, particularly focusing on reducing compliance burdens for cattle producers.

The "No SmartPay for Anti-2A Companies Act" prohibits the General Services Administration from awarding SmartPay Program contracts to payment systems using a payment processing agency with a merchant category code for gun retailers. This restriction does not affect contracts awarded before the law's enactment.

The "Sustainable Budget Act of 2025" establishes a bipartisan National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform to recommend policies for improving the medium-term fiscal situation and achieving long-term fiscal sustainability, with the goal of balancing the budget within 10 years. The President must then submit a joint resolution to Congress based on the Commission's recommendations, which Congress will consider under expedited procedures, without amendments. The act aims to address entitlement spending and the gap between revenues and expenditures.

This bill repeals Section 45Z of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, effectively eliminating the clean fuel production credit. The repeal is applicable for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.

The Small Business Flexibility Act amends the Fair Labor Standards Act to allow employers to include both traditionally tipped and non-tipped employees in a tip pool. This is permitted as long as all employees are paid at least the standard minimum wage.

The "Back to Work Act" limits federal employee telework to a maximum of 40% of workdays per pay period, with agency head approval and annual review. It allows for further restrictions or waivers based on specific roles or circumstances. The bill also mandates annual reports to Congress detailing telework's impact and requires a Comptroller General evaluation of these reports. These changes take effect 180 days after enactment.