PolicyBrief

Legislation

S.RES. 43
119th CongressJan 29th 2025
A resolution affirming the threats to world stability from a nuclear weapons-capable Islamic Republic of Iran.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution addresses the threats to world stability from Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons, its support for terrorist groups, and its history of hostile actions against the U.S., Israel, and their allies, while clarifying that it does not authorize military force.

Lindsey Graham
R

Lindsey Graham

Senator

SC

H.R. 289
119th CongressJan 9th 2025
SAP Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

The SAP Act of 2025 reauthorizes the Acer Access and Development Program through 2030 and requires the Secretary to seek input from maple industry stakeholders on research and education priorities.

Nicholas Langworthy
R

Nicholas Langworthy

Representative

NY

S. 57
119th CongressJan 9th 2025
Making Agricultural Products Locally Essential Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill, also known as the MAPLE Act, **expands** the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program to include maple syrup.

Peter Welch
D

Peter Welch

Senator

VT

H.R. 286
119th CongressJan 9th 2025
Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

This bill amends Section 1038 of title 18 to increase the penalties for false communications that cause an emergency response, including fines and/or imprisonment, and makes those who share false information liable for the expenses incurred by any party responding to the false information.

David Kustoff
R

David Kustoff

Representative

TN

H.RES. 139
119th CongressFeb 14th 2025
Calling on the United Kingdom, France, and Germany (E3) to initiate the snapback of sanctions on Iran under United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231 (2015).
IN COMMITTEE

This bill urges the United Kingdom, France, and Germany (E3) to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran due to its JCPOA violations and nuclear activities, emphasizing the need to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons before the sunset clause in October 2025.

Claudia Tenney
R

Claudia Tenney

Representative

NY

H.RES. 106
119th CongressFeb 4th 2025
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United Nations Security Council should immediately impose an arms embargo against the military of Burma.
IN COMMITTEE

Urges the UN Security Council to impose an arms embargo on Burma's military due to human rights violations and to ensure a transition to a democratically elected government.

Claudia Tenney
R

Claudia Tenney

Representative

NY

H.R. 382
119th CongressJan 14th 2025
Exported Carbon Emissions Report Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

The Exported Carbon Emissions Report Act of 2025 mandates the EPA to annually report domestic carbon emissions alongside those resulting from exported U.S. fossil fuels, ensuring transparency and informed energy policy.

Sean Casten
D

Sean Casten

Representative

IL

H.R. 398
119th CongressJan 14th 2025
Geothermal Cost-Recovery Authority Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

This bill allows the Department of Interior to charge geothermal lease applicants for administrative costs and requires a report on the program's impact and potential improvements.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
D

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Representative

NY

H.R. 280
119th CongressJan 9th 2025
COAL Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

The COAL Act of 2025 aims to expedite the approval process for pending coal lease applications and nullifies a previous order that paused new coal leases on federal lands. It requires the Secretary to quickly act on coal lease applications and approvals.

Harriet Hageman
R

Harriet Hageman

Representative

WY

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

The "Working Class Bonus Tax Relief Act of 2025" allows a tax deduction for bonuses up to 15% of an individual's wages, subject to income limitations, and is available to both itemizers and non-itemizers, but terminates after 2029.

Don Bacon
R

Don Bacon

Representative

NE

H.RES. 141
119th CongressFeb 14th 2025
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Small Business in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill allocates funds, capped at $8,629,846, for the Committee on Small Business's expenses during the 119th Congress, subject to session-based limitations and House Administration Committee regulations.

Roger Williams
R

Roger Williams

Representative

TX

H.RES. 83
119th CongressJan 31st 2025
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Rules in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill allocates \$8,544,397.95 from the House of Representatives' funds for the Committee on Rules' expenses in the 119th Congress, divided equally between the first and second sessions, and outlines procedures for payment and compliance.

Virginia Foxx
R

Virginia Foxx

Representative

NC

H.R. 32
119th CongressJan 3rd 2025
No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act
IN COMMITTEE

The "No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act" would deny certain federal funds to sanctuary jurisdictions that obstruct information sharing or detainment requests from Homeland Security regarding individuals' immigration status, while requiring an annual report on non-compliant jurisdictions.

Nicolas LaLota
R

Nicolas LaLota

Representative

NY

H.R. 304
119th CongressJan 9th 2025
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 290 NW Peacock Boulevard in Port St. Lucie, Florida, as the "Trooper Zachary Fink Post Office Building".
IN COMMITTEE

This bill designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 290 NW Peacock Boulevard in Port St. Lucie, Florida, as the "Trooper Zachary Fink Post Office Building."

Brian Mast
R

Brian Mast

Representative

FL

H.RES. 84
119th CongressJan 31st 2025
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill allocates \$23,290,035 for the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure's expenses during the 119th Congress, with spending limits for each session and guidelines for voucher payments and adherence to House Administration Committee regulations.

Sam Graves
R

Sam Graves

Representative

MO

H.R. 194
119th CongressJan 3rd 2025
Venue Named Under Exception Act
IN COMMITTEE

The VENUE Act amends Title 18 of the U.S. Code to require that charges for offenses on federal property in the National Capital Region be filed in the district of the offender's last known residence, with provisions for transfer requests and exclusions for certain offenses and defendants.

Keith Self
R

Keith Self

Representative

TX

H.R. 93
119th CongressJan 3rd 2025
Stop Imposing Woke Ideology Abroad Act
IN COMMITTEE

Prohibits federal funding for the State Department's Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice and the implementation of its Equity Action Plan. This bill aims to stop the use of taxpayer dollars for woke ideology abroad.

Andy Biggs
R

Andy Biggs

Representative

AZ

H.RES. 123
119th CongressFeb 10th 2025
Congratulating the Philadelphia Eagles on their victory in Super Bowl LIX.
IN COMMITTEE

Celebrates the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl LIX win, highlighting key player achievements and their outstanding performance.

Brendan Boyle
D

Brendan Boyle

Representative

PA

H.RES. 38
119th CongressJan 14th 2025
Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.
HOUSE PASSED

This bill formally elects members to serve on various House of Representatives standing committees, including Appropriations, Education and Workforce, Homeland Security, Rules, Small Business, and Transportation and Infrastructure. These appointments assign specific representatives to play a role in these committees.

Mike Flood
R

Mike Flood

Representative

NE

H.RES. 74
119th CongressJan 28th 2025
Supporting the contributions of Catholic schools in the United States and celebrating the 51st annual "National Catholic Schools Week".
IN COMMITTEE

Recognizes and supports the contributions of Catholic schools in the U.S., celebrating their academic excellence, diverse communities, and the 51st annual National Catholic Schools Week.

Darin LaHood
R

Darin LaHood

Representative

IL