PolicyBrief

Legislation

H.CON.RES. 16
119th CongressFeb 27th 2025
Providing for a joint session of the Congress in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, July 2, 2026, in honor of the semiquincentennial of the Declaration of Independence.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill authorizes a joint session of Congress to be held in Philadelphia on July 2, 2026, to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Brendan Boyle
D

Brendan Boyle

Representative

PA

H.RES. 175
119th CongressFeb 27th 2025
Recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of the month of September as "PCOS Awareness Month".
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution recognizes the serious health impacts of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and designates September as "PCOS Awareness Month" to promote education, research, and improved care.

David Scott
D

David Scott

Representative

GA

H.RES. 172
119th CongressFeb 27th 2025
Raising awareness for the sarcoma cancer chordoma.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution calls for increased funding and support to improve diagnosis, research, and treatment options for patients battling the rare and aggressive bone cancer, chordoma.

Henry Johnson
D

Henry Johnson

Representative

GA

H.J.RES. 63
119th CongressFeb 27th 2025
Redesignating the Robert E. Lee Memorial as the "Arlington House National Historic Site".
IN COMMITTEE

This bill officially renames the Robert E. Lee Memorial as the Arlington House National Historic Site.

Donald Beyer
D

Donald Beyer

Representative

VA

H.J.RES. 65
119th CongressFeb 27th 2025
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to Rules for Supervisory Approval of Penalties.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution disapproves and nullifies the Internal Revenue Service’s rule regarding supervisory approval of penalties.

Glenn Grothman
R

Glenn Grothman

Representative

WI

H.J.RES. 64
119th CongressFeb 27th 2025
Disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Defining Larger Participants of a Market for General-Use Digital Consumer Payment Applications".
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution disapproves the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s rule defining "larger participants" in the digital consumer payment application market, effectively preventing it from taking legal effect.

Mike Flood
R

Mike Flood

Representative

NE

H.RES. 176
119th CongressFeb 27th 2025
Encouraging the EU to DESIGNATE Resolution
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution urges the European Union to formally designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization in response to its history of human rights abuses, regional destabilization, and global terrorism.

Claudia Tenney
R

Claudia Tenney

Representative

NY

H.RES. 170
119th CongressFeb 27th 2025
Expressing support for Americas Black workers and affirming the need to pass legislation to reduce inequalities and discrimination in the workforce.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution expresses support for the American Black workforce by calling for legislative action to eliminate systemic discrimination, close economic disparities, and ensure fair labor protections for all.

Dwight Evans
D

Dwight Evans

Representative

PA

H.R. 849
119th CongressJan 31st 2025
No Regulation Through Litigation Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

The No Regulation Through Litigation Act of 2025 restricts federal agencies from using settlement agreements to bypass regulatory authority or pay private attorney fees for litigation-driven policy changes.

Michael Cloud
R

Michael Cloud

Representative

TX

H.R. 848
119th CongressJan 31st 2025
Voluntary Food Climate Labeling Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Voluntary Food Climate Labeling Act establishes an EPA-administered program that allows food producers to voluntarily display standardized, verified greenhouse gas emissions data on product packaging to help consumers make informed, climate-conscious choices.

Sean Casten
D

Sean Casten

Representative

IL

H.R. 851
119th CongressJan 31st 2025
DOT Victim and Survivor Advocate Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill establishes a National Roadway Safety Advocate within the Department of Transportation to serve as a dedicated liaison for road crash victims and survivors while incorporating their feedback into federal safety initiatives.

Steve Cohen
D

Steve Cohen

Representative

TN

H.R. 844
119th CongressJan 31st 2025
Black History is American History Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Black History is American History Act amends federal education laws to mandate the inclusion of Black history in American history and civics curricula, teacher training, and national educational assessments.

Joyce Beatty
D

Joyce Beatty

Representative

OH

H.R. 841
119th CongressJan 31st 2025
To amend title 54, United States Code, to prohibit the acquisition of land, water, or an interest in land or water from a private landowner using amounts made available under the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill prohibits the use of Land and Water Conservation Fund grants for the acquisition of land or water interests from private landowners.

Jodey Arrington
R

Jodey Arrington

Representative

TX

H.R. 843
119th CongressJan 31st 2025
Prompt Approval of Safe Generic Drugs Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Prompt Approval of Safe Generic Drugs Act facilitates the faster approval of generic medications by allowing them to omit safety information that is currently protected by patent or marketing exclusivity.

Nanette Barragán
D

Nanette Barragán

Representative

CA

H.R. 850
119th CongressJan 31st 2025
SHUSH Act
IN COMMITTEE

The SHUSH Act removes firearm silencers from the definition of "firearms" under federal law, eliminating the associated taxes, registration requirements, and state-level restrictions.

Michael Cloud
R

Michael Cloud

Representative

TX

H.R. 834
119th CongressJan 31st 2025
Disaster Assistance Fairness Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Disaster Assistance Fairness Act expands federal disaster relief eligibility to cover debris removal and essential repairs for residential common interest communities, condominiums, housing cooperatives, and manufactured housing communities.

David Rouzer
R

David Rouzer

Representative

NC

H.R. 842
119th CongressSep 17th 2025
Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act
AWAITING HOUSE

This bill amends the Social Security Act to provide Medicare coverage for FDA-approved multi-cancer early detection screening tests starting in 2028.

Jodey Arrington
R

Jodey Arrington

Representative

TX

H.R. 840
119th CongressJan 31st 2025
To provide that the final rule of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service titled "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status With Critical Habitat for Guadalupe Fatmucket, Texas Fatmucket, Guadalupe Orb, Texas Pimpleback, Balcones Spike, and False Spike, and Threatened Species Status With Section 4(d) Rule and Critical Habitat for Texas Fawnsfoot" shall have no force or effect.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill nullifies the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's final rule designating seven species of freshwater mussels as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act.

Jodey Arrington
R

Jodey Arrington

Representative

TX

H.R. 833
119th CongressJan 31st 2025
Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

The Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025 establishes federal tax credits for contributions to scholarship-granting organizations, providing lower- and middle-income families with financial support for K–12 educational expenses.

Adrian Smith
R

Adrian Smith

Representative

NE

H.R. 847
119th CongressJan 31st 2025
BLOCK Act
IN COMMITTEE

The BLOCK Act consolidates ten existing federal K-12 education formula grant programs into annual block grants for states beginning in fiscal year 2026.

Tim Burchett
R

Tim Burchett

Representative

TN