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Legislative Activity

Track Sheila's sponsored bills, co-sponsored legislation, and voting record

H.R. 2486
119th CongressMar 31st 2025
Heating and Cooling Relief Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Heating and Cooling Relief Act aims to expand and update the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program to better protect vulnerable households from high energy costs, extreme weather, and utility shutoffs.

Yassamin Ansari
D

Yassamin Ansari

Representative

AZ

H.R. 2512
119th CongressMar 31st 2025
Hot Foods Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

The "Hot Foods Act of 2025" amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, allowing SNAP benefits to be used for hot and ready-to-eat foods.

Grace Meng
D

Grace Meng

Representative

NY

H.RES. 269
119th CongressMar 31st 2025
Reaffirming the commitment of the Federal Government to historically Black colleges and universities and honoring their enduring legacy and contributions.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill reaffirms the federal government's commitment to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and recognizes their significant contributions to education, the economy, and workforce development.

Alma Adams
D

Alma Adams

Representative

NC

H.RES. 255
119th CongressMar 26th 2025
Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of State to transmit to the House of Representatives any record created on or after January 20, 2025, under the control of the President or the Secretary, respectively, relating to strikes on the Houthis in Yemen and the disclosure of confidential information to a journalist on the Signal application.
IN COMMITTEE

Demands the President and Secretary of State to submit all records pertaining to the Houthi strikes in Yemen and the disclosure of confidential information to a journalist via Signal to the House of Representatives.

Gregory Meeks
D

Gregory Meeks

Representative

NY

H.R. 2368
119th CongressMar 26th 2025
Raise the Age Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

This bill raises the minimum age to 21 for purchasing certain semiautomatic rifles and shotguns, with exceptions for military members and law enforcement, and requires a report on improving the FBI's public access line for better information sharing.

Glenn Ivey
D

Glenn Ivey

Representative

MD

H.R. 17
119th CongressMar 25th 2025
Paycheck Fairness Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Paycheck Fairness Act aims to strengthen and enhance enforcement of equal pay by addressing wage discrimination based on sex, promoting transparency, and providing remedies for pay disparities.

Rosa DeLauro
D

Rosa DeLauro

Representative

CT

H.CON.RES. 21
119th CongressMar 25th 2025
Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity between wages paid to men and women.
IN COMMITTEE

Recognizes the gender pay gap and reaffirms commitment to equal pay for women.

Lois Frankel
D

Lois Frankel

Representative

FL

H.J.RES. 80
119th CongressMar 24th 2025
Establishing the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill affirms the ERA as a valid constitutional amendment, regardless of any previous time constraints, due to its ratification by the required number of states.

Ayanna Pressley
D

Ayanna Pressley

Representative

MA

H.RES. 238
119th CongressMar 21st 2025
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that every person has the basic right to emergency health care, including abortion care.
IN COMMITTEE

The House of Representatives affirms every person's basic right to emergency health care, including abortion care.

Emilia Sykes
D

Emilia Sykes

Representative

OH

H.R. 2192
119th CongressMar 18th 2025
Air America Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

The "Air America Act of 2025" authorizes payments to former Air America employees or their survivors for their service supporting the U.S. government between 1950 and 1976.

Glenn Grothman
R

Glenn Grothman

Representative

WI

H.R. 2199
119th CongressMar 18th 2025
Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
IN COMMITTEE

The "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act" amends the Social Security Act to prevent health plans from discriminating against dialysis patients and unfairly shifting their healthcare costs to Medicare.

Mike Kelly
R

Mike Kelly

Representative

PA

H.R. 2195
119th CongressMar 18th 2025
Feed Hungry Veterans Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

The "Feed Hungry Veterans Act of 2025" expands SNAP eligibility for disabled veterans with significant service-connected disabilities or those receiving certain pensions, effective October 1, 2030.

Jahana Hayes
D

Jahana Hayes

Representative

CT

H.R. 2098
119th CongressMar 14th 2025
Deliver for Democracy Act
IN COMMITTEE

The "Deliver for Democracy Act" aims to improve on-time delivery of periodicals by the USPS by setting performance standards for periodicals and requiring public reporting on the progress of on-time delivery.

Robert Aderholt
R

Robert Aderholt

Representative

AL

H.R. 2102
119th CongressMar 14th 2025
Major Richard Star Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Major Richard Star Act ensures that disabled veterans with combat-related injuries receive both their retirement pay and disability compensation without reduction.

Gus Bilirakis
R

Gus Bilirakis

Representative

FL

H.R. 2086
119th CongressMar 11th 2025
Rights for the Transportation Security Administration Workforce Act
IN COMMITTEE

The "Rights for the Transportation Security Administration Workforce Act" transitions TSA personnel management to align with standard federal employment regulations under Title 5 of the U.S. Code, enhances collective bargaining rights, and mandates reports on workforce issues.

Bennie Thompson
D

Bennie Thompson

Representative

MS

H.R. 2040
119th CongressMar 11th 2025
Nationally Enhancing the Well-being of Babies through Outreach and Research Now Act
IN COMMITTEE

The NEWBORN Act aims to reduce infant mortality by establishing pilot programs that provide grants to entities focused on at-risk mothers and improving access to essential healthcare and support services.

Steve Cohen
D

Steve Cohen

Representative

TN

H.R. 2055
119th CongressMar 11th 2025
Caring for Survivors Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

The Caring for Survivors Act of 2025 increases dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses and modifies requirements for survivors of totally disabled veterans.

Jahana Hayes
D

Jahana Hayes

Representative

CT

H.R. 2045
119th CongressMar 11th 2025
Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

The "Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2025" expands Medicare coverage to include dental, vision, and hearing services, including preventative care, exams, and devices like dentures, eyeglasses, and hearing aids.

Lloyd Doggett
D

Lloyd Doggett

Representative

TX

H.R. 2029
119th CongressMar 11th 2025
Stop Comstock Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Stop Comstock Act aims to repeal portions of the Comstock Act, clarifying that only obscene materials are prohibited from being mailed or shipped interstate, not items related to abortion or contraception.

Becca Balint
D

Becca Balint

Representative

VT

H.RES. 218
119th CongressMar 11th 2025
Recognizing and honoring teachers who have earned or maintained National Board Certification.
IN COMMITTEE

Recognizes and honors National Board Certified Teachers for their positive impact on student learning and encourages support for the growth of new certified teachers.

Julia Letlow
R

Julia Letlow

Representative

LA