Track Kweisi's sponsored bills, co-sponsored legislation, and voting record
Renames and extends the Fraud Prevention and Accountability Committee to continue oversight and prevent fraud until December 31, 2026.
Pete Sessions
Representative
TX
Pete Sessions
Representative
TX
The "FACT Act" renames the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee to the Fraud Prevention and Accountability Committee and extends its operation until December 31, 2026, to continue overseeing federal spending and preventing fraud. The Act also updates references to reflect changes in the U.S. Code.
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
Representative
CT
Rosa DeLauro
Representative
CT
The Paycheck Fairness Act aims to strengthen and enhance enforcement of equal pay requirements by redefining "sex," modifying the "bona fide factor" defense for pay disparities, broadening the definition of "same establishment," strengthening non-retaliation protections, and enhancing penalties for employers who violate equal pay provisions. The Act also requires training programs, research, education, and outreach initiatives to eliminate pay disparities, and establishes a National Award for Pay Equity in the Workplace. Additionally, the Act directs the EEOC to collect compensation data, reinstates pay equity programs, prohibits the use of wage history in determining salary, and establishes a National Equal Pay Enforcement Task Force to improve compliance and enforcement of equal pay laws.
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
Representative
MA
Ayanna Pressley
Representative
MA
This bill validates the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) as a valid part of the U.S. Constitution. It asserts that the ERA has been ratified by the required number of states, regardless of any previously set time limits.
The "Protect Our Watchdogs Act of 2025" requires Presidents to have a documented and legitimate reason to remove an Inspector General.
Gerald Connolly
Representative
VA
Gerald Connolly
Representative
VA
The "Protect Our Watchdogs Act of 2025" establishes that a President may only remove an Inspector General for specific causes, such as neglect of duty, malfeasance, or abuse of authority. Any removal must be documented with the specific reasons for the removal. This ensures Inspectors General can effectively perform their duties without political interference.
The "Postal Police Reform Act of 2025" expands the authority and duties of USPS police officers to enforce laws on postal properties and clarifies the Postmaster General's authority to regulate these properties.
Andrew Garbarino
Representative
NY
Andrew Garbarino
Representative
NY
The "Postal Police Reform Act of 2025" expands the authority of USPS police officers to enforce laws related to postal matters. It also clarifies the Postmaster General's authority to create and enforce regulations for Postal Service properties, including setting penalties for violations.
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
Representative
TX
Lloyd Doggett
Representative
TX
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. Coverage for most services begins in 2026, with specific cost-sharing arrangements and limitations outlined in the bill. The Secretary has the authority to implement additional limitations and modify coverage based on recommendations from the United States Preventive Services Task Force. The bill also requires the United States Preventive Services Task Force to include at least one oral health professional.
This bill mandates that all $20 bills printed after 2028 will feature Harriet Tubman on the front and requires the preliminary design to be released to the public by the end of 2026.
Joyce Beatty
Representative
OH
Joyce Beatty
Representative
OH
The "Woman on the Twenty Act of 2025" mandates that all $20 bills printed after December 31, 2028, will feature a portrait of Harriet Tubman on the front. It also requires the Secretary of the Treasury to release the preliminary design of the new $20 bill to the public by December 31, 2026.
The "Protect Our Probationary Employees Act" allows federal employees involuntarily separated from service between January 20, 2025, and January 20, 2029, to resume their probationary period if reappointed to a similar position.
Sarah Elfreth
Representative
MD
Sarah Elfreth
Representative
MD
The "Protect Our Probationary Employees Act" allows federal employees who were involuntarily separated from service between January 20, 2025, and January 20, 2029, to resume their probationary period if reappointed to a similar position in their former agency. The resumed probationary period will only last the duration of the original probationary period. This provision terminates on January 20, 2029.
The "Children’s Health Insurance Program Permanency Act" permanently extends funding and support for key children's health programs, including CHIP, and allows states to expand Medicaid and CHIP eligibility.
Nanette Barragán
Representative
CA
Nanette Barragán
Representative
CA
The Children's Health Insurance Program Permanency Act (CHIPP Act) permanently extends funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and other related programs. It also makes permanent several programs and demonstration projects under the Social Security Act, such as the Pediatric Quality Measures Program and the Express Lane Eligibility Option. Additionally, the act provides states with the option to increase children's eligibility for Medicaid and CHIP by allowing them to cover children whose family income exceeds the state's current maximum income level.
The "Do No Harm Act" clarifies that the Religious Freedom Restoration Act cannot be used to bypass federal laws protecting against discrimination, ensuring equal opportunity, or safeguarding access to healthcare and other essential services.
Robert Scott
Representative
VA
Robert Scott
Representative
VA
The "Do No Harm Act" amends the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 to ensure religious freedom is not used to justify discrimination or harm. It clarifies that the Act does not override federal laws protecting against discrimination, ensuring equal opportunity, or safeguarding access to healthcare and other essential services. This amendment confirms that the Religious Freedom Restoration Act applies only when the government is a party in a judicial proceeding.
Reauthorizes and expands programs aimed at preventing maternal deaths by improving data collection, sharing best practices, and increasing funding.
Earl Carter
Representative
GA
Earl Carter
Representative
GA
The "Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2025" aims to reduce maternal mortality by improving data collection, sharing best practices for prevention, and increasing funding for maternal mortality review committees. This act amends the Public Health Service Act and directs the CDC to disseminate best practices to hospitals and professional groups. The act increases funding to $100,000,000 annually from 2025 through 2029.
The "Farewell to Foam Act of 2025" bans the sale and distribution of expanded polystyrene food service ware, loose fill, and coolers starting January 1, 2028, with escalating penalties for violations.
Lloyd Doggett
Representative
TX
Lloyd Doggett
Representative
TX
The "Farewell to Foam Act of 2025" bans the sale, offer for sale, or distribution of expanded polystyrene (EPS) food service ware, loose fill, and coolers starting January 1, 2028. The ban applies to food service providers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers, with escalating civil penalties for violations after an initial written warning. The EPA Administrator is authorized to enforce the ban and create necessary regulations, and may allow states to enforce the ban if they meet the Administrator's requirements. Certain entities with lower annual revenues will face limitations on how frequently they can be penalized.
The Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025 strengthens protections for workers' rights to organize and collectively bargain by modernizing labor laws, addressing unfair labor practices, and enhancing enforcement mechanisms.
Robert Scott
Representative
VA
Robert Scott
Representative
VA
This bill, the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025, seeks to amend the National Labor Relations Act and other labor laws to strengthen protections for workers' rights to organize and collectively bargain. It aims to modernize labor regulations by clarifying definitions, addressing unfair labor practices, enhancing enforcement, and increasing transparency in labor-management relations. The bill introduces measures such as electronic voting in union elections, strengthens whistleblower protections, and mandates studies on collective bargaining practices. Ultimately, the goal is to ensure fair treatment of workers and promote equitable labor practices.
The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025 aims to strengthen and update the Voting Rights Act of 1965 by addressing vote dilution and denial, establishing updated criteria for federal oversight of states and political subdivisions with a history of voting rights violations, and promoting transparency in election-related changes.
Terri Sewell
Representative
AL
Terri Sewell
Representative
AL
The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025 amends the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to address vote dilution, denial, and abridgment claims, and to update which states and political subdivisions are subject to federal oversight based on a history of voting rights violations. It broadens the types of violations that allow a court to retain jurisdiction over a case, clarifies the Attorney General's authority to assign observers, and ensures transparency in voting-related changes. The Act also authorizes the Attorney General to demand documents and information to enforce voting rights and provides grants to small jurisdictions to assist with notification requirements.
The "Transparency and Predictability in Small Business Opportunities Act" increases transparency for small businesses by requiring federal agencies to disclose information about cancelled solicitations and assist affected businesses in finding alternative contracting opportunities, without additional funding.
George Latimer
Representative
NY
George Latimer
Representative
NY
The "Transparency and Predictability in Small Business Opportunities Act" aims to increase transparency and support for small businesses when federal agencies cancel contract solicitations. It mandates the Small Business Administration to create rules requiring agencies to disclose reasons for cancellation, plans for reissuance, and alternative contracting options. Additionally, it directs the Directors of Offices of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization to assist affected small businesses in finding similar opportunities. The Act specifies that no additional funds will be allocated for its implementation.
The "Keeping Our Field Offices Open Act" prevents the Social Security Administration from closing or limiting access to field offices, hearing offices, and resident stations, ensuring continued service availability for the public.
John Larson
Representative
CT
John Larson
Representative
CT
The "Keeping Our Field Offices Open Act" prevents the Social Security Administration (SSA) from closing or consolidating field offices, hearing offices, and resident stations, ensuring continued access to services. It requires the SSA Commissioner to justify any planned closures to Congress with detailed analysis and cost-benefit assessments, considering the impact on vulnerable populations. The bill mandates public notice, hearings, and a final report to Congress before any changes, allowing appeals and maintaining the number of offices at or above the January 20, 2025 level, excluding temporary emergency closures.
The "Protecting Americans’ Social Security Data Act" restricts access to Social Security data by political appointees and special government employees, allows individuals to sue for unauthorized data access or disclosure, mandates investigations and reports on data breaches, and preserves existing privacy regulations.
John Larson
Representative
CT
John Larson
Representative
CT
The "Protecting Americans' Social Security Data Act" aims to safeguard Social Security data by restricting access for political appointees and special government employees, and by creating avenues for civil lawsuits for unauthorized data access or disclosure. It mandates investigations by the Inspector General of the Social Security Administration into data breaches and requires regular reports to Congress. The Act also directs the Comptroller of the United States to study the effects of changes to the Social Security Act made by this Act and subsequent Acts.
The "Safe Schools Improvement Act" amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, requiring states to establish policies that prevent and prohibit bullying and harassment in schools based on protected characteristics, ensuring a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students.
Linda Sánchez
Representative
CA
Linda Sánchez
Representative
CA
The Safe Schools Improvement Act aims to reduce bullying and harassment in schools by requiring states to establish policies prohibiting such conduct based on various characteristics, including race, sex, religion, and disability. It mandates annual notifications, data collection on incidents, biennial evaluations of programs, and regular reports to Congress to ensure accountability and effectiveness. This act does not infringe on existing nondiscrimination laws or freedom of speech but seeks to create a safer, more inclusive learning environment for all students.
This bill renames the Robert E. Lee Memorial, a National Park Service site, to the Arlington House National Historic Site, updating all references in law and repealing previous designations.
Donald Beyer
Representative
VA
Donald Beyer
Representative
VA
This bill redesignates the Robert E. Lee Memorial as the "Arlington House National Historic Site." It changes all references to the site in law and documentation to reflect the new name. The bill also repeals the previous resolutions that designated the site as a memorial to Robert E. Lee.
The Sgt. Isaac Woodard, Jr. and Sgt. Joseph H. Maddox GI Bill Restoration Act of 2025 aims to restore GI Bill benefits to Black World War II veterans and their direct descendants who were denied them due to racial discrimination, and to address inequalities in benefits for female and minority veterans.
Seth Moulton
Representative
MA
Seth Moulton
Representative
MA
The Sgt. Isaac Woodard, Jr. and Sgt. Joseph H. Maddox GI Bill Restoration Act of 2025 aims to address historical inequities by extending housing and educational benefits to Black World War II veterans and their direct descendants who were previously denied these benefits due to racial discrimination. The bill amends Title 38 of the U.S. Code to include these veterans and their families in housing loan and educational assistance programs. It also establishes a panel to identify and recommend additional support for female and minority veterans.