PolicyBrief

Legislation

H.RES. 68
119th CongressJan 24th 2025
Expressing strong disapproval of the President's announcement to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement.
IN COMMITTEE

Expresses the House of Representatives' disapproval of the President's decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement, urging the President to reverse his decision and Congress to prioritize climate change leadership.

Bradley Schneider
D

Bradley Schneider

Representative

IL

H.J.RES. 29
119th CongressJan 23rd 2025
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that no person shall be elected to the office of the President more than three times.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to limit any person from being elected President more than three times, ensuring no individual holds the office for an extended period. It sets a seven-year deadline for state ratification.

Andrew Ogles
R

Andrew Ogles

Representative

TN

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.J.RES. 1
119th CongressJun 3rd 2026
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.
AWAITING HOUSE

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. 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. 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. 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

H.R. 157
119th CongressJan 3rd 2025
Citizen Legislature Anti-Corruption Reform of Congress Act
IN COMMITTEE

The "CLEAN Congress Act" mandates that each bill address only one subject, clearly stated in its title, and ensures that all laws apply equally to Members of Congress, eliminating special exemptions.

Brian Fitzpatrick
R

Brian Fitzpatrick

Representative

PA

H.RES. 71
119th CongressJan 28th 2025
Condemning the Government of Mexico for failing to fulfill its water deliveries on an annual basis to the United States under the treaty between the United States and Mexico regarding the utilization of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande.
IN COMMITTEE

Condemns Mexico for failing to meet its annual water delivery obligations to the U.S. under the U.S.-Mexico water treaty.

Mónica De La Cruz
R

Mónica De La Cruz

Representative

TX

H.J.RES. 11
119th CongressJan 3rd 2025
.Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution requiring that each agency and department's funding is justified.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to mandate a balanced federal budget, requiring spending justification from each government agency, and setting limits on total outlays with exceptions only during times of war or other national emergencies.

Scott Perry
R

Scott Perry

Representative

PA

H.R. 108
119th CongressJan 3rd 2025
Space Research Innovation Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Space Research Innovation Act directs NASA to establish a university-affiliated research center for deep-space and interplanetary missions, fostering collaboration between academic and private sectors.

Andy Biggs
R

Andy Biggs

Representative

AZ

H.RES. 1
119th CongressJan 3rd 2025
Electing officers of the House of Representatives.
HOUSE PASSED

This bill appoints the Clerk, Sergeant-at-Arms, and Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives.

Lisa McClain
R

Lisa McClain

Representative

MI

H.R. 105
119th CongressJan 3rd 2025
Increasing Public Access to Recreation Act
IN COMMITTEE

The "Increasing Public Access to Recreation Act" increases funding for recreational public access, raising the allocation from 3% to 10% and the maximum amount from $15,000,000 to $50,000,000.

Andy Biggs
R

Andy Biggs

Representative

AZ

H.R. 192
119th CongressJan 13th 2025
Amtrak Executive Bonus Disclosure Act
HOUSE PASSED

The Amtrak Executive Bonus Disclosure Act requires Amtrak to publish its reports to Congress on its website and disclose executive compensation details, including bonus criteria.

David Rouzer
R

David Rouzer

Representative

NC