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H.R. 745
119th CongressJan 28th 2025
Abundant American Resources Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

The "Abundant American Resources Act of 2025" mandates studies on the dollar value of onshore and offshore mineral resources on federal lands, excluding national parks and certain monuments. These studies aim to assess the economic potential of resources like oil, gas, and other minerals in specific areas.

Jodey Arrington
R

Jodey Arrington

Representative

TX

H.R. 817
119th CongressJan 28th 2025
Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

The "Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025" establishes a federal tax credit for contributions to scholarship granting organizations that provide scholarships for eligible students to attend the elementary or secondary school of their choice, while also protecting the autonomy of scholarship organizations and non-public schools from government control. It also exempts these scholarships from gross income.

Adrian Smith
R

Adrian Smith

Representative

NE

H.R. 783
119th CongressJan 28th 2025
Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Services in the Home Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill expands access to in-home cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation services by allowing them to be furnished via telehealth and by designating a patient's home as a provider-based location of a hospital outpatient department. It also broadens originating sites for telehealth services and waives geographic requirements for in-home rehabilitation programs.

John Joyce
R

John Joyce

Representative

PA

H.CON.RES. 4
119th CongressJan 28th 2025
Expressing the sense of Congress that tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies have historically provided and continue to provide critical benefits to the people and communities of the United States.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill recognizes the significant contributions of tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies to communities across the United States through charitable activities, volunteer work, and financial support for their members, and expresses Congressional support for their continued promotion.

Darin LaHood
R

Darin LaHood

Representative

IL

H.R. 21
119th CongressJan 23rd 2025
Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
HOUSE PASSED

The Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act requires health care practitioners to provide the same level of care to infants born alive after an abortion attempt as they would to any other newborn, mandating immediate hospitalization and imposing penalties for violations, while protecting the mother from prosecution. It also allows the mother of a child born alive to file a civil action against anyone who violated the act.

Ann Wagner
R

Ann Wagner

Representative

MO

H.RES. 64
119th CongressJan 23rd 2025
Affirming the alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill affirms the strong U.S.-South Korea alliance, emphasizing its importance for security, economic growth, and shared values, while also recognizing the contributions of Korean Americans. It supports stronger ties and celebrates Korean culture.

Thomas Suozzi
D

Thomas Suozzi

Representative

NY

H.R. 703
119th CongressJan 23rd 2025
Main Street Tax Certainty Act
IN COMMITTEE

The "Main Street Tax Certainty Act" permanently extends the deduction for qualified business income for taxable years starting after December 31, 2025.

Lloyd Smucker
R

Lloyd Smucker

Representative

PA

H.R. 574
119th CongressJan 21st 2025
Accelerate Long-term Investment Growth Now Act
IN COMMITTEE

The ALIGN Act makes 100% expensing for qualified property permanent, applying to property placed in service after September 27, 2017. This amends sections of the Internal Revenue Code to reflect changes as if they were originally included in Public Law 115-97.

Jodey Arrington
R

Jodey Arrington

Representative

TX

H.R. 595
119th CongressJan 21st 2025
To amend the Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act to make certain technical corrections to facilitate the lawful trade and collecting of numismatic materials.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill amends the Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act, clarifying the definition and import restrictions for numismatic materials like coins and paper money, to facilitate legal trade while preventing illicit excavation. It streamlines import requirements for these items, requiring importers to provide evidence of lawful acquisition and origin, while limiting additional documentation requests from customs officials unless there is suspicion of fraud.

Beth Van Duyne
R

Beth Van Duyne

Representative

TX

H.R. 591
119th CongressJan 21st 2025
Defending American Jobs and Investment Act
IN COMMITTEE

The "Defending American Jobs and Investment Act" combats discriminatory foreign taxes on U.S. companies by mandating reports, increasing tax rates on citizens/corporations of those countries, and allowing procurement prohibitions.

Jason Smith
R

Jason Smith

Representative

MO

H.R. 521
119th CongressJan 16th 2025
Ending Presidential Overreach on Public Lands Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill would require congressional approval for the establishment or expansion of national monuments, taking away the president's power. It is called the "Ending Presidential Overreach on Public Lands Act."

Celeste Maloy
R

Celeste Maloy

Representative

UT

H.R. 516
119th CongressJan 16th 2025
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the railroad track maintenance credit.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase the railroad track maintenance credit from $3,500 to $6,100, adjusting for inflation after 2025, and applies these changes to expenditures after December 31, 2024.

Mike Kelly
R

Mike Kelly

Representative

PA

H.R. 539
119th CongressJan 16th 2025
Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

This bill seeks to modernize Medicare coverage for chiropractic services, recognizing Doctors of Chiropractic as physicians for all authorized functions and expanding coverage beyond just manual spinal manipulation, contingent upon completing an educational webinar.

W. Steube
R

W. Steube

Representative

FL

H.R. 33
119th CongressJan 15th 2025
United States-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act
HOUSE PASSED

* **Title I:** Reduces taxes on Taiwanese residents and businesses operating in the U.S., contingent upon Taiwan offering reciprocal benefits to U.S. individuals and companies. * **Title II:** Authorizes the President to negotiate a tax agreement with Taiwan to avoid double taxation, subject to Congressional approval and adherence to U.S. tax laws.

Jason Smith
R

Jason Smith

Representative

MO

H.R. 425
119th CongressJan 15th 2025
Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act
IN COMMITTEE

The "Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act" repeals the Corporate Transparency Act, eliminating certain corporate reporting requirements and amending related sections of Title 31 of the United States Code.

Warren Davidson
R

Warren Davidson

Representative

OH

H.R. 376
119th CongressJan 14th 2025
Historic Roadways Protection Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Historic Roadways Protection Act restricts the use of federal funds for new travel management plans in specific Utah areas until ongoing R. S. 2477 lawsuits are settled. It also temporarily restricts the implementation of certain travel management plans within Utah.

Mike Kennedy
R

Mike Kennedy

Representative

UT

H.R. 273
119th CongressJan 9th 2025
REMAIN in Mexico Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

The "REMAIN in Mexico Act of 2025" mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to reinstate and enforce the Migrant Protection Protocols, as initially established in the 2019 Policy Guidance. This requires asylum seekers and migrants to remain in Mexico while their U.S. immigration cases are processed.

Brandon Gill
R

Brandon Gill

Representative

TX

H.J.RES. 12
119th CongressJan 6th 2025
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to limit members of the House of Representatives to three terms and Senators to two terms, with specific provisions for partial terms. Terms served before the amendment's ratification would not be counted towards these limits, and the amendment must be ratified within seven years to be valid.

Ralph Norman
R

Ralph Norman

Representative

SC

H.R. 137
119th CongressJan 3rd 2025
TCJA Permanency Act
IN COMMITTEE

The TCJA Permanency Act makes permanent several tax changes that were enacted in 2017, affecting individual income tax rates, deductions, credits, the Alternative Minimum Tax, and estate and gift tax exemptions. These adjustments aim to provide long-term stability and clarity in the tax code for individuals, families, and businesses.

Vern Buchanan
R

Vern Buchanan

Representative

FL

H.R. 45
119th CongressJan 3rd 2025
FIND Act
IN COMMITTEE

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
R

Jack Bergman

Representative

MI