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H.R. 2763
119th CongressApr 9th 2025
American Family Act
IN COMMITTEE

The American Family Act establishes a refundable child tax credit with monthly advance payments, increasing financial support for families with children and other dependents.

Rosa DeLauro
D

Rosa DeLauro

Representative

CT

H.R. 2743
119th CongressApr 8th 2025
Raise the Wage Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

The "Raise the Wage Act of 2025" gradually increases the federal minimum wage to \$17.00 per hour, eliminates the subminimum wage for tipped employees and newly hired employees under 20, and raises wages for individuals with disabilities, ultimately phasing out special wage certificates.

Robert Scott
D

Robert Scott

Representative

VA

H.R. 2725
119th CongressApr 8th 2025
Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

The Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025 updates state housing credit calculations, reforms tenant eligibility, and enhances credit eligibility to increase affordable housing options for low-income communities, Native American areas, and rural regions.

Darin LaHood
R

Darin LaHood

Representative

IL

H.R. 2737
119th CongressApr 8th 2025
Eliminating Looting of Our Nation by Mitigating Unethical State Kleptocracy Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

This bill prohibits special government employees from holding or benefiting from federal contracts or agreements.

Mark Pocan
D

Mark Pocan

Representative

WI

H.R. 2736
119th CongressApr 8th 2025
Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

The Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act of 2025 establishes federal minimum standards for collective bargaining rights for public service employees, empowering them to negotiate wages, hours, and working conditions.

Donald Norcross
D

Donald Norcross

Representative

NJ

H.R. 2692
119th CongressApr 7th 2025
No Tax Breaks for Union Busting (NTBUB) Act
IN COMMITTEE

The "No Tax Breaks for Union Busting (NTBUB) Act" disallows tax deductions for employer expenses used to influence employees' decisions regarding unionizing or collective bargaining, increases transparency by requiring detailed reporting of such activities, and imposes penalties for non-compliance.

Donald Norcross
D

Donald Norcross

Representative

NJ

H.RES. 297
119th CongressApr 7th 2025
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that paraprofessionals and education support staff should have fair compensation, benefits, and working conditions.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' support for fair compensation, benefits, and working conditions for paraprofessionals and education support staff, emphasizing their vital role in schools.

Jahana Hayes
D

Jahana Hayes

Representative

CT

H.R. 2671
119th CongressApr 7th 2025
Tax Fairness for Workers Act
IN COMMITTEE

The "Tax Fairness for Workers Act" allows employees to deduct union dues and other business expenses from their taxable income, starting after December 31, 2024.

Brendan Boyle
D

Brendan Boyle

Representative

PA

H.R. 2618
119th CongressApr 3rd 2025
Federal Firearm Licensee Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Federal Firearm Licensee Act aims to strengthen regulations and oversight of firearm dealers, enhance background checks, and increase penalties for violations to reduce illegal firearm trafficking and improve public safety.

Robin Kelly
D

Robin Kelly

Representative

IL

H.R. 2624
119th CongressApr 3rd 2025
Halt Unchecked Member Benefits with Lobbying Elimination Act
IN COMMITTEE

The HUMBLE Act aims to curb undue benefits for members of Congress by restricting lobbying activities, travel accommodations, stock ownership, and outside board service, while also eliminating automatic pay adjustments.

Angie Craig
D

Angie Craig

Representative

MN

H.R. 2550
119th CongressApr 1st 2025
Protect America's Workforce Act
IN COMMITTEE

The "Protect America's Workforce Act" nullifies an executive order that limited federal labor-management relations programs and protects existing collective bargaining agreements.

Jared Golden
D

Jared Golden

Representative

ME

H.CON.RES. 25
119th CongressApr 1st 2025
Expressing the sense of Congress that Trump administration tariffs on Mexico and Canada are in violation of the United States of America-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill expresses Congress's disapproval of Trump-era tariffs on Mexico and Canada, arguing they violate the USMCA trade agreement.

Jim Costa
D

Jim Costa

Representative

CA

H.R. 2531
119th CongressApr 1st 2025
Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act
IN COMMITTEE

Mandates the Secretary of Labor to establish a comprehensive workplace violence prevention standard for healthcare and social service industries, requiring employers to develop and implement workplace violence prevention plans to protect employees.

Joe Courtney
D

Joe Courtney

Representative

CT

H.R. 2532
119th CongressApr 1st 2025
To prohibit certain removals of employees of the Department of Health and Human Services and sub-agencies and operating divisions thereof, and for other purposes.
IN COMMITTEE

Prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services from using federal funds to remove employees if it affects 3% or more of the total workforce within a 60-day period.

Jennifer McClellan
D

Jennifer McClellan

Representative

VA

H.CON.RES. 23
119th CongressMar 31st 2025
Supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility.
IN COMMITTEE

Expresses support for International Transgender Day of Visibility, honoring the achievements, contributions, and resilience of the transgender community while raising awareness of the discrimination and violence they face.

Sara Jacobs
D

Sara Jacobs

Representative

CA

H.R. 2487
119th CongressMar 31st 2025
Transgender Health Care Access Act
IN COMMITTEE

The "Transgender Health Care Access Act" aims to improve transgender individuals' access to gender-affirming care by expanding medical education, establishing training programs, and increasing capacity at community health centers and rural healthcare providers.

Becca Balint
D

Becca Balint

Representative

VT

H.R. 2439
119th CongressMar 27th 2025
Support UNFPA Funding Act
IN COMMITTEE

Authorizes funding for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to support its global efforts in sexual and reproductive health, including preventing maternal deaths, providing contraception, and combating gender-based violence.

Chrissy Houlahan
D

Chrissy Houlahan

Representative

PA

H.R. 2470
119th CongressMar 27th 2025
Congressional Oversight to Secure Transparency of Relocations Act
IN COMMITTEE

Requires federal agencies to conduct a benefit-cost analysis and obtain an Inspector General review before carrying out significant employee or agency relocations.

Suhas Subramanyam
D

Suhas Subramanyam

Representative

VA

H.R. 2398
119th CongressMar 27th 2025
Rural Veterinary Workforce Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Rural Veterinary Workforce Act amends the tax code to exclude student loan repayments or forgiveness received by veterinarians practicing in underserved rural areas from their gross income, starting after December 31, 2025.

Adrian Smith
R

Adrian Smith

Representative

NE

H.R. 2411
119th CongressMar 27th 2025
UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

This bill would restore U.S. funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), contingent upon UNRWA's implementation of recommendations for accountability and transparency.

André Carson
D

André Carson

Representative

IN