Legislation

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.

The Fire Department Repayment Act of 2025 seeks to expedite payments to local fire departments for fire suppression cost share agreements. It mandates federal agencies to establish standard payment timelines, revise existing agreements for compliance, and ensure alignment with cooperative fire protection agreements. The bill aims to reimburse local fire departments promptly, ideally within one year of fire suppression activities.

The "Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025" permits individuals legally authorized to carry a concealed firearm in their home state to do so in any other state that allows concealed carry, provided they possess a valid photo ID and either a concealed carry permit or the legal right to carry without one in their home state. When carrying a concealed handgun in another state, individuals must adhere to the same restrictions imposed on residents of that state. This law does not override state laws regarding the issuance of concealed carry licenses or permits.

This bill allocates $22,033,322.00 from the House of Representatives' accounts to cover the expenses of the Committee on Education and Workforce for the 119th Congress. It sets spending limits for specific periods and mandates that all payments be made through vouchers approved by the House Administration Committee. Funds provided by this resolution must adhere to the regulations set by the House Administration Committee.

The "Responsible Borrower Protection Act of 2025" prevents the enforcement of changes to mortgage credit fees announced on January 19, 2023, by the Federal Housing Finance Agency. This act ensures that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac can continue to use risk-based pricing for credit fees on single-family home mortgages.

The "Rural 340B Access Act of 2025" expands the 340B drug discount program to include rural emergency hospitals. To qualify, these hospitals must be owned/operated by a government entity or a non-profit with governmental powers, or have a contract to provide healthcare to low-income individuals ineligible for Medicare/Medicaid. This expansion aims to improve access to affordable medications in rural communities.

The Interstate Commerce Simplification Act of 2025 amends existing federal law to broaden the definition of "solicitation of orders" to include activities that support order solicitation, regardless of other business purposes. This change may subject businesses to income tax in states where they have previously been protected from taxation under federal law.

This bill mandates the United States Postal Service to assign a distinct ZIP Code to Fairlawn, Virginia, within 180 days. The purpose is to fix the current issue where Fairlawn shares a ZIP Code with Radford, Virginia, leading to misallocated sales tax revenue from online sales.

The "Justice for 9/11 Act" ensures that individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, specifically Khalid Shaikh Mohammad, Walid Muhammad Salih Mubarak Bin Attash, and Mustafa Ahmed Adam al Hawsawi, can still face trial for the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack, regardless of any prior plea agreements. It allows for a death sentence in any trial for the attack, and mandates that if sentenced, these individuals will be held at Guantanamo Bay in solitary confinement with restricted contact and treatment. The bill prohibits their transfer to the continental United States or any other country.

The "Empowering Law Enforcement To Fight Sex Trafficking Demand Act of 2025" allows Byrne JAG funds to be used for programs that combat human trafficking. This will provide additional resources to law enforcement agencies and organizations working to fight sex trafficking.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to repeal the 16th Amendment, which would eliminate the federal income tax, except during times of war. The repeal would take effect two years after the amendment's ratification. The Secretary of the Treasury would be required to submit a report to Congress with recommendations for implementing legislation within 180 days of ratification.