PolicyBrief

Legislation

S.RES. 22
119th CongressJan 13th 2025
A resolution concerning the National Collegiate Athletic Association policy for eligibility in women's sports.
IN COMMITTEE

Urges the NCAA to revoke its transgender student-athlete eligibility policy, advocating for a biological sex-based policy to protect women's sports and ensure fair athletic opportunities for female athletes. It calls on all sports governing bodies in the U.S. to protect women's sports for biological women and girls.

Marsha Blackburn
R

Marsha Blackburn

Senator

TN

H.R. 198
119th CongressJan 3rd 2025
SERVE Our Communities Act
IN COMMITTEE

The "SERVE Our Communities Act" authorizes the Attorney General to issue grants to states and local governments that allow courts to consider an individual's potential danger to the community when setting bail and that have taken action to reduce repeat offenses by violent offenders. The grants can be used to support various initiatives, including law enforcement recruitment and public education programs.

Claudia Tenney
R

Claudia Tenney

Representative

NY

H.R. 409
119th CongressJan 15th 2025
Supporting Transit Commutes Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill allows employers to deduct the cost of providing certain transportation benefits to employees, such as transit passes, with a reduced deduction if employees can choose cash instead.

Jake Auchincloss
D

Jake Auchincloss

Representative

MA

H.J.RES. 1
119th CongressJan 3rd 2025
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices.
IN COMMITTEE

This constitutional amendment would permanently set the number of Supreme Court justices at nine. It requires ratification by three-fourths of the states within seven years.

Andy Biggs
R

Andy Biggs

Representative

AZ

S. 21
119th CongressJan 7th 2025
REMOTE Act
IN COMMITTEE

The REMOTE Act mandates the collection and reporting of teleworking employee data, including login activity and network traffic, to assess telework efficiency and impacts, while also requiring stricter login protocols and reporting of telework privilege revocations.

Joni Ernst
R

Joni Ernst

Senator

IA

H.RES. 57
119th CongressJan 23rd 2025
Recognizing the benefits of natural gas to the United States economy and environment, and recognizing natural gas as an affordable and "green" energy.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution supports natural gas as an affordable, "green" energy source, advocating for increased domestic production, infrastructure development, and expedited approval of liquified natural gas export facilities to bolster U.S. energy independence and supply allies.

Troy Balderson
R

Troy Balderson

Representative

OH

H.R. 692
119th CongressFeb 10th 2025
China Exchange Rate Transparency Act of 2025
HOUSE PASSED

The China Exchange Rate Transparency Act of 2023 directs the U.S. Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to advocate for increased transparency from China regarding its exchange rate practices and to ensure the IMF closely monitors China's compliance. The Act will terminate after 7 years, or earlier if China adheres to IMF exchange rate rules and policies.

Daniel Meuser
R

Daniel Meuser

Representative

PA

H.R. 181
119th CongressJan 3rd 2025
To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to provide that artificially propagated animals shall be treated the same under that Act as naturally propagated animals, and for other purposes.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill amends the Endangered Species Act to treat artificially propagated animals the same as naturally propagated animals and allows the use of artificial propagation for mitigation purposes. It applies these changes to all species, regardless of their classification date.

Tom McClintock
R

Tom McClintock

Representative

CA

H.RES. 103
119th CongressFeb 4th 2025
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Financial Services in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill allocates \$22,407,000 from the House of Representatives' funds for the Committee on Financial Services' expenses during the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, divided equally between the first and second sessions, and outlines the procedures for payment and regulation of these funds.

J. Hill
R

J. Hill

Representative

AR

H.R. 92
119th CongressJan 3rd 2025
Strategic Production Response and Implementation Act
IN COMMITTEE

Before drawing from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, the Department of Energy must create a plan to increase oil and gas production on federal lands, matching the percentage of petroleum drawn down, to ensure energy security. This increase in production will not exceed 10%.

Andy Biggs
R

Andy Biggs

Representative

AZ

H.R. 135
119th CongressJan 3rd 2025
Manatee Protection Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

The "Manatee Protection Act of 2025" designates the West Indian manatee as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act, providing it with increased protections. This requires the Secretary of the Interior to include the West Indian manatee on the endangered species list.

Vern Buchanan
R

Vern Buchanan

Representative

FL

H.R. 79
119th CongressJan 3rd 2025
Freedom from Mandates Act
IN COMMITTEE

The "Freedom from Mandates Act" nullifies COVID-19 vaccine mandates for federal contractors and employees, and prevents the Secretary of Labor and Health and Human Services from issuing similar mandates or penalties for employers and healthcare providers.

Andy Biggs
R

Andy Biggs

Representative

AZ

H.R. 134
119th CongressJan 3rd 2025
Protecting our Communities from Sexual Predators Act
IN COMMITTEE

The "Protecting our Communities from Sexual Predators Act" expands the detention and deportation criteria for non-citizens who have committed sexual offenses, ensuring they are held accountable under U.S. law. This bill also makes those individuals inadmissible to the U.S.

Vern Buchanan
R

Vern Buchanan

Representative

FL

H.R. 204
119th CongressJan 21st 2025
Accurately Counting Risk Elimination Solutions Act
HOUSE PASSED

The "Accurately Counting Risk Elimination Solutions Act" or the "ACRES Act" requires standardized reporting and tracking of hazardous fuels reduction activities on federal lands to enhance transparency and effectiveness in wildfire risk management. It mandates detailed reporting in the President's budget, public availability of data, and regular assessments of these activities.

Thomas Tiffany
R

Thomas Tiffany

Representative

WI

H.R. 96
119th CongressJan 3rd 2025
Buzz Off Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Buzz Off Act prohibits federal law enforcement from using drones to surveil individuals or private property without consent or a warrant, except in cases of high terrorist risk certified by the Secretary of Homeland Security.

Andy Biggs
R

Andy Biggs

Representative

AZ

H.R. 175
119th CongressJan 3rd 2025
Deport Alien Gang Members Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make alien gang members inadmissible and deportable, while also making them ineligible for asylum and other immigration relief. It mandates the detention of gang-affiliated aliens and requires annual reports to Congress.

Tom McClintock
R

Tom McClintock

Representative

CA

S. 59
119th CongressJan 9th 2025
One Subject at a Time Act
IN COMMITTEE

The "One Subject at a Time Act" mandates that each bill or joint resolution must focus on a single, clearly titled subject, and it restricts appropriations bills from including unrelated general legislation, allowing legal challenges for violations.

Rand Paul
R

Rand Paul

Senator

KY

H.R. 132
119th CongressJan 3rd 2025
Western Water Accelerated Revenue Repayment Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill modifies the WIIN Act to include project-specific revenue offsets and extends prepayment authority for certain water projects.

Lauren Boebert
R

Lauren Boebert

Representative

CO

S.RES. 21
119th CongressJan 13th 2025
A resolution designating October 10, 2025, as "American Girls in Sports Day".
IN COMMITTEE

Designates October 10, 2025, as "American Girls in Sports Day" to recognize the positive impact of sports participation and the importance of protecting fair competition for young girls.

Marsha Blackburn
R

Marsha Blackburn

Senator

TN

S. 351
119th CongressNov 20th 2025
STEWARD Act of 2025
SENATE PASSED

The STEWARD Act of 2025 aims to improve recycling infrastructure and data collection by establishing a grant program for underserved communities, requiring comprehensive reports on recycling and composting, and promoting standardized recycling rate measurements. It also directs federal agencies to increase their recycling and composting efforts.

Shelley Capito
R

Shelley Capito

Senator

WV