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H.R. 1347
119th CongressFeb 13th 2025
AIMM Act
IN COMMITTEE

The AIMM Act permanently extends the allowance for depreciation, amortization, or depletion when calculating the limitation on business interest, starting after December 31, 2021.

Adrian Smith
R

Adrian Smith

Representative

NE

H.R. 1357
119th CongressFeb 13th 2025
Susan Muffley Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

The Susan Muffley Act of 2025 ensures full pension benefits for eligible participants and beneficiaries under specific terminated pension plans, recalculating benefits, providing lump-sum payments for past-due amounts, and establishing a trust fund to cover increased benefit payments.

Michael Turner
R

Michael Turner

Representative

OH

H.R. 1262
119th CongressFeb 12th 2025
Give Kids a Chance Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

The "Give Kids a Chance Act of 2025" aims to improve pediatric drug development and access, enhance organ transplantation, and foster international collaboration through the establishment of the Abraham Accords Office within the FDA.

Michael McCaul
R

Michael McCaul

Representative

TX

H.R. 1229
119th CongressFeb 12th 2025
United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

The United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025 bolsters defense cooperation between the U.S. and Israel through joint programs, funding increases, and extended authorities related to countering unmanned systems, anti-tunnel technology, emerging technologies, and war reserve stockpiles, while also exploring Israel's inclusion in the national technology and industrial base and assessing integrated air and missile defense in the CENTCOM region.

Joe Wilson
R

Joe Wilson

Representative

SC

H.R. 1158
119th CongressFeb 10th 2025
Freedom First Lend Lease Act
IN COMMITTEE

The "Freedom First Lend Lease Act" authorizes the U.S. President to lend or lease defense articles to Ukraine and Eastern European countries for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, streamlining the process for timely delivery.

Joe Wilson
R

Joe Wilson

Representative

SC

H.R. 1151
119th CongressFeb 7th 2025
Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act
IN COMMITTEE

The "Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act" expands the use of 529 savings accounts to cover expenses related to postsecondary credentialing programs, including tuition, fees, books, supplies, equipment, and testing fees.

Robert Wittman
R

Robert Wittman

Representative

VA

H.R. 1101
119th CongressFeb 6th 2025
Taxpayer Data Protection Act
IN COMMITTEE

The "Taxpayer Data Protection Act" limits access to the Treasury Department's payment systems to authorized personnel and requires investigation and reporting of unauthorized access.

Haley Stevens
D

Haley Stevens

Representative

MI

H.R. 1065
119th CongressFeb 6th 2025
Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

The "Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2025" aims to protect postal workers by increasing security measures, prosecuting offenders, and updating sentencing guidelines for crimes against postal employees.

Brian Fitzpatrick
R

Brian Fitzpatrick

Representative

PA

H.R. 1106
119th CongressFeb 6th 2025
Scientific Integrity Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Scientific Integrity Act mandates federal agencies to establish and enforce scientific integrity policies that protect scientific research from political interference, ensure open communication of scientific findings, and provide whistleblower protection for scientists.

Paul Tonko
D

Paul Tonko

Representative

NY

H.R. 1103
119th CongressFeb 6th 2025
New Markets Tax Credit Extension Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

Permanently extends the New Markets Tax Credit, provides inflation adjustments, and includes it for alternative minimum tax relief.

Claudia Tenney
R

Claudia Tenney

Representative

NY

H.R. 1062
119th CongressFeb 6th 2025
Growing and Preserving Innovation in America Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

This bill repeals a scheduled decrease in tax deductions for income from foreign-derived intangible assets, maintaining the deduction at a higher level to encourage U.S. innovation and competitiveness.

Randy Feenstra
R

Randy Feenstra

Representative

IA

H.RES. 115
119th CongressFeb 5th 2025
Supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month".
IN COMMITTEE

This bill expresses support for Career and Technical Education Month, recognizing the importance of CTE in preparing a skilled workforce and encouraging the promotion of CTE as a valuable educational pathway.

Glenn Thompson
R

Glenn Thompson

Representative

PA

H.R. 1009
119th CongressFeb 5th 2025
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 86 Main Street in Haverstraw, New York, as the "Paul Piperato Post Office Building".
IN COMMITTEE

This bill designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 86 Main Street in Haverstraw, New York, as the "Paul Piperato Post Office Building."

Michael Lawler
R

Michael Lawler

Representative

NY

H.R. 999
119th CongressFeb 5th 2025
Right to Contraception Act
IN COMMITTEE

The "Right to Contraception Act" establishes a statutory right for individuals to access contraception and for health care providers to provide contraception services, free from government interference.

Lizzie Fletcher
D

Lizzie Fletcher

Representative

TX

H.R. 1013
119th CongressFeb 5th 2025
Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

The "Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act of 2025" modifies regulations for 403(b) retirement plans, expanding investment options and clarifying employer responsibilities.

Frank Lucas
R

Frank Lucas

Representative

OK

H.R. 1004
119th CongressFeb 5th 2025
Love Lives On Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

The "Love Lives On Act of 2025" improves benefits for surviving spouses of deceased veterans, allowing those who remarry to continue receiving Dependency and Indemnity Compensation and Survivor Benefit Plan payments, and expands TRICARE eligibility to remarried widow/widowers whose subsequent marriage ended.

Richard Hudson
R

Richard Hudson

Representative

NC

H.R. 1008
119th CongressFeb 5th 2025
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 298 Route 292 in Holmes, New York, as the "Sheriff Adrian 'Butch' Anderson Post Office Building".
IN COMMITTEE

This bill designates the USPS facility at 298 Route 292 in Holmes, New York, as the "Sheriff Adrian 'Butch' Anderson Post Office Building."

Michael Lawler
R

Michael Lawler

Representative

NY

H.R. 924
119th CongressFeb 4th 2025
National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act
IN COMMITTEE

The NO BAN Act amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to prevent discrimination in immigration based on religion or national origin, limits presidential authority to suspend or restrict entry of foreign nationals, and requires congressional consultation and reporting for such actions. It also allows legal challenges to restrictions and mandates transparency through public reporting.

Judy Chu
D

Judy Chu

Representative

CA

H.RES. 94
119th CongressFeb 4th 2025
Expressing support for the Nation's local public K-12 schools and condemning any actions that would defund public education or weaken or dismantle the Department of Education.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill expresses support for public K-12 schools and the Department of Education, condemning actions to defund public education or weaken the Department. It emphasizes the importance of federal funding and the Department's role in supporting students, families, and schools, while opposing the diversion of public funds to private schools.

Suzanne Bonamici
D

Suzanne Bonamici

Representative

OR

H.R. 909
119th CongressFeb 4th 2025
Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

This bill ensures that monetary penalties from False Claims Act cases are deposited into the Crime Victims Fund through 2029, with exceptions for payments to whistleblowers and government reimbursements.

Ann Wagner
R

Ann Wagner

Representative

MO