PolicyBrief

Legislation

H.RES. 16
119th Congress•Jan 6th 2025
Recognizing Russian actions in Ukraine as a genocide.
IN COMMITTEE

Formally recognizes Russia's actions in Ukraine as a genocide against the Ukrainian people, urging the U.S. and allies to support Ukraine in preventing further atrocities and to hold Russian leaders accountable for war crimes.

Steve Cohen
D

Steve Cohen

Representative

TN

S.RES. 41
119th Congress•Jan 27th 2025
A resolution authorizing the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate to conduct quarterly blood donation drives during the 119th Congress.
SENATE PASSED

This resolution authorizes the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate to organize quarterly blood donation drives during the 119th Congress, in consultation with the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.

Mitch McConnell
R

Mitch McConnell

Senator

KY

H.R. 152
119th Congress•Jan 14th 2025
Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act
HOUSE PASSED

The "Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act" directs FEMA to streamline disaster assistance information collection, improve preliminary damage assessments, and make disaster assistance information more accessible to the public. It also mandates a study and report to Congress on these improvements, ensuring transparency and efficiency in federal disaster response.

Mike Ezell
R

Mike Ezell

Representative

MS

H.RES. 39
119th Congress•Jan 14th 2025
Ranking a Member on a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.
HOUSE PASSED

This bill ranks Representative Maloy on the House Committee on Appropriations.

Mike Flood
R

Mike Flood

Representative

NE

S.RES. 42
119th Congress•Jan 28th 2025
A resolution condemning the pardons for individuals who were found guilty of assaulting Capitol Police Officers.
IN COMMITTEE

Condemns pardons for individuals found guilty of assaulting Capitol Police officers.

Patty Murray
D

Patty Murray

Senator

WA

H.R. 106
119th Congress•Jan 3rd 2025
Less Imprecision in Species Treatment Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

The "Less Imprecision in Species Treatment Act of 2025" requires the Secretary of Interior to initiate delisting of a species from the endangered list once recovery goals are met or new information suggests the species no longer needs protection, and it expands considerations for 5-year reviews of species classifications. The bill also mandates delisting if a species was wrongly included on the list due to inaccurate information.

Andy Biggs
R

Andy Biggs

Representative

AZ

H.R. 98
119th Congress•Jun 10th 2025
End Endless Criminal Statutes Act
AWAITING HOUSE

The "End Endless Criminal Statutes Act" repeals outdated and unnecessary federal laws that carry criminal penalties for minor offenses, such as those related to margarine, postage stamps, and sledding on Capitol grounds, while also clarifying the intent requirement for offenses related to wearing letter carrier uniforms.

Andy Biggs
R

Andy Biggs

Representative

AZ

H.RES. 44
119th Congress•Jan 15th 2025
Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.
HOUSE PASSED

This bill formally elects specific members to serve on the House of Representatives' Agriculture, Foreign Affairs, Natural Resources, and Science, Space, and Technology committees.

Pete Aguilar
D

Pete Aguilar

Representative

CA

H.RES. 41
119th Congress•Jan 14th 2025
Expressing support for the designation of the month of January, as "Tamil Language and Heritage Month".
IN COMMITTEE

Designates January as "Tamil Language and Heritage Month" to celebrate Tamil language, culture, and the contributions of Tamil Americans to the United States.

Raja Krishnamoorthi
D

Raja Krishnamoorthi

Representative

IL

S.RES. 38
119th Congress•Jan 24th 2025
A resolution to constitute the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen.
SENATE PASSED

Formally establishes the Republican party's representation on key Senate committees for the 119th Congress, including Environment and Public Works, Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, the Judiciary, Intelligence, Aging, Joint Economic Committee, and Small Business and Entrepreneurship. This resolution designates committee chairs and members, ensuring the majority party's leadership and participation in these critical areas.

John Thune
R

John Thune

Senator

SD

H.R. 212
119th Congress•Jan 6th 2025
Capitol Remembrance Act
IN COMMITTEE

The "Capitol Remembrance Act" mandates a permanent Capitol exhibit within two years, displaying January 6th attack artifacts, photos, and a plaque honoring law enforcement, fallen heroes, injured officers, and Capitol staff.

Jason Crow
D

Jason Crow

Representative

CO

H.R. 33
119th Congress•Jan 15th 2025
United States-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act
HOUSE PASSED

* **Title I:** Reduces taxes on Taiwanese residents and businesses operating in the U.S., contingent upon Taiwan offering reciprocal benefits to U.S. individuals and companies. * **Title II:** Authorizes the President to negotiate a tax agreement with Taiwan to avoid double taxation, subject to Congressional approval and adherence to U.S. tax laws.

Jason Smith
R

Jason Smith

Representative

MO

H.R. 84
119th Congress•Jan 3rd 2025
Native American Education Opportunity Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Native American Education Opportunity Act establishes education savings accounts for Native American students, authorizes charter schools within the Bureau of Indian Education system, and requires a GAO study on the implementation of these programs.

Andy Biggs
R

Andy Biggs

Representative

AZ

H.J.RES. 18
119th Congress•Jan 13th 2025
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper: Improvements (LCRI)".
IN COMMITTEE

This bill disapproves and nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency's updated rule on lead and copper levels in national drinking water, preventing its implementation.

Gary Palmer
R

Gary Palmer

Representative

AL

H.R. 112
119th Congress•Jan 3rd 2025
Farewell to Unnecessary Energy Lifelines Reform Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

The "FUEL Reform Act" repeals Title IX of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002, thereby eliminating Department of Agriculture bioenergy subsidy programs and other related subsidy programs.

Andy Biggs
R

Andy Biggs

Representative

AZ

H.RES. 68
119th Congress•Jan 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 Congress•Jan 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 Congress•Jan 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 Congress•Jun 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 Congress•Jan 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