Legislation

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The "BRIDGE to Congress Resolution" amends House rules to eliminate the requirement that remote witness appearances at committee proceedings are only allowed at the discretion of the committee chair, allowing for more flexible participation.

The Stay on Schedule (S.O.S.) Resolution aims to change House rules to prevent the House from taking recess in August if all regular appropriation bills have not been approved by July 31st. This would apply to annual funding bills managed by a House Appropriations Committee subcommittee.

The TBI and PTSD Treatment Act mandates the Department of Veterans Affairs to offer hyperbaric oxygen therapy to veterans suffering from traumatic brain injuries or post-traumatic stress disorder. This therapy must be administered through healthcare providers already approved by the VA. The Act also updates the U.S. Code to formally include hyperbaric oxygen therapy as a treatment option for these conditions.

The Maintaining Innovation and Safe Technologies Act requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance by January 1, 2027, clarifying Medicare payments for remote monitoring devices utilizing artificial intelligence. This includes devices like continuous glucose monitors that transmit data to healthcare providers for patient care. The guidance aims to address how Medicare will handle payments for these innovative technologies.

This bill seeks to expunge the January 13, 2021, impeachment of President Donald J. Trump, effectively removing it from the historical record. It argues the impeachment was conducted without proper due process, lacked critical context, and did not prove Trump committed impeachable offenses or engaged in insurrection. The bill asserts that the impeachment should be expunged to ensure Trump is not barred from holding future office.

The KAMALA Act prohibits housing and community development grants from being used to assist individuals who are not U.S. nationals or lawfully admitted for permanent residence. It also prevents the Secretary from providing grants to any state, local government, or Indian tribe that administers housing or community development programs offering assistance to individuals who are not U.S. nationals or lawfully admitted for permanent residence.

The Tennessee Valley Authority Salary Transparency Act requires the TVA to disclose the names, salaries, and duties of its executives, board members, and management-level employees earning at or above the GS15 pay grade level in its annual report. This information will be excluded from public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act and the Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act.

This proposed constitutional amendment would prohibit Members of Congress from receiving compensation during a fiscal year if they fail to pass a concurrent budget resolution before the start of that fiscal year. This requirement would apply to fiscal years beginning after the amendment's ratification.

This concurrent resolution extends the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, allowing it to continue organizing the Presidential and Vice Presidential inauguration. The committee will retain its original powers and authority, beginning January 3, 2025. Additionally, it will maintain the authorization to use the Capitol's rotunda and Emancipation Hall for inaugural proceedings and ceremonies.

The "Hershel Woody Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act" allows the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to build a monument on federal land in Washington, D.C., to honor Medal of Honor recipients. It places the National Medal of Honor Monument near the Lincoln Memorial, and overrides location restrictions to allow it to be within the Reserve, as defined in section 8902. All other provisions regarding commemorative works still apply.

This bill expresses opposition to New York City's Central Business District Tolling Program, which would charge drivers up to $23 daily to enter Manhattan below 60th Street. It cites concerns about the program's economic impact on commuters, small businesses, and low-income families. The bill urges New York State to release an economic impact report and recommends that federal agencies and New York State halt the program's implementation.

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 if they believe the state or its residents are harmed by violations of immigration enforcement or visa granting. The bill aims to ensure that these aliens are detained throughout their removal proceedings and to provide states with legal recourse against perceived failures in federal immigration enforcement.

The "Post-Disaster Assistance Online Accountability Act" aims to increase transparency in disaster relief efforts by requiring federal agencies to report detailed data on disaster assistance projects on a dedicated government website. This includes information on the total amount of assistance provided, project specifics, and recipient details, making it easier for the public to track how disaster relief funds are used. The Office of Management and Budget is responsible for creating this subpage, with the option to partner with a private entity. This act defines key terms such as "covered federal agency," "disaster assistance," and "eligible recipient" to ensure clarity and consistency in reporting.

The "Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act" amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to deem aliens inadmissible and deportable if they have committed or admitted to acts constituting sex offenses, domestic violence, stalking, child abuse, or violating protection orders. It broadens the definition of crimes against children to include any crime constituting domestic violence.