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The Equal Representation Act mandates a citizenship question on the 2030 census and future censuses, and it excludes non-citizens from the population count used to determine congressional apportionment and electoral votes.
Charles (Chuck) Edwards
Representative
NC
Charles (Chuck) Edwards
Representative
NC
The "Equal Representation Act" mandates the inclusion of a citizenship status question on the 2030 census and all future censuses. It requires the Secretary to report the number of citizens and non-citizens in each state. It also changes the way congressional districts are calculated by excluding non-citizens from the population count used for apportionment.
The "Stopping Border Surges Act" aims to reform the handling of unaccompanied alien children and asylum processes by changing detention standards, asylum eligibility, and penalties for fraud. This bill seeks to streamline immigration procedures, deter abuse of the system, and clarify requirements for those seeking protection in the United States.
Andy Biggs
Representative
AZ
Andy Biggs
Representative
AZ
The "Stopping Border Surges Act" aims to reform immigration laws related to unaccompanied alien children and the asylum process. It changes how unaccompanied children and families are processed, focusing on detention standards and eligibility for special immigrant status. The act also modifies asylum procedures, affecting credible fear interviews, application jurisdiction, and penalties for fraud, with the goal of streamlining the system and deterring abuse.
This bill allows citizens to sue federal employees (excluding the President and Vice President) who violate their First Amendment rights, with the possibility of attorney's fees awarded to the prevailing party.
Harriet Hageman
Representative
WY
Harriet Hageman
Representative
WY
The First Amendment Accountability Act allows citizens to sue federal employees who violate their First Amendment rights, but prevents federal employees from suing the government for actions related to their employment. Courts can award attorney's fees to the winning party, excluding the United States. The Act defines "federal employee" as any executive branch worker, excluding the President and Vice President.
The Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2025 mandates a comprehensive audit of the Federal Reserve System by the Comptroller General, ensuring greater transparency and accountability. This act requires a detailed report to Congress with findings and recommendations, while also repealing audit limitations.
Thomas Massie
Representative
KY
Thomas Massie
Representative
KY
The Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2025 mandates a comprehensive audit of the Federal Reserve System by the Comptroller General within one year. Following the audit, a detailed report must be submitted to Congress, including findings and recommendations. This act aims to increase transparency and accountability within the Federal Reserve System by repealing audit limitations.
The FIND Act prohibits federal agencies from contracting with entities that discriminate against the firearm and ammunition industry, ensuring fair access to government contracts for these businesses. Contractors must certify they do not discriminate against firearm entities, with violations leading to contract termination.
Jack Bergman
Representative
MI
Jack Bergman
Representative
MI
The FIND Act prohibits federal agencies from contracting with entities that discriminate against the firearm and ammunition industry. It requires federal contractors to certify they do not discriminate against firearm entities and prohibits them from awarding subcontracts to entities that do not provide a similar certification. Violations of these clauses will result in contract termination. The act defines "discriminate" as making judgments or refusing/limiting services based on biased criteria, rather than case-by-case evaluations, empirical data, financial risk, or legal non-compliance.
This bill blocks changes to mortgage fees set to take effect in 2023 and allows Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to continue using risk-based pricing for mortgage credit fees.
Andy Biggs
Representative
AZ
Andy Biggs
Representative
AZ
The "Responsible Borrower Protection Act of 2025" prevents the enforcement of changes to mortgage credit fees announced on January 19, 2023, by the Federal Housing Finance Agency. This act ensures that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac can continue to use risk-based pricing for credit fees on single-family home mortgages.
The "No SmartPay for Anti-2A Companies Act" prohibits the General Services Administration from awarding SmartPay Program contracts to payment systems using a payment processing agency with a merchant category code for gun retailers. This prohibition does not affect contracts awarded before the law's enactment.
Andy Biggs
Representative
AZ
Andy Biggs
Representative
AZ
The "No SmartPay for Anti-2A Companies Act" prohibits the General Services Administration from awarding SmartPay Program contracts to payment systems using a payment processing agency with a merchant category code for gun retailers. This restriction does not affect contracts awarded before the law's enactment.
This bill rescinds any unspent funds previously allocated to the IRS for specific activities. This is from the Public Law 117-169.
Adrian Smith
Representative
NE
Adrian Smith
Representative
NE
The "Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act" rescinds any unspent funds that were previously allocated to the IRS. These funds were intended for specific activities outlined in section 10301 of Public Law 117-169. The rescission is effective from the date of the enactment of this act.