Track Burgess's sponsored bills, co-sponsored legislation, and voting record
The Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025 establishes federal tax credits for contributions to scholarship-granting organizations, providing lower- and middle-income families with financial support for K–12 educational expenses.
Adrian Smith
Representative
NE
Adrian Smith
Representative
NE
The Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025 establishes federal tax credits for individuals and corporations that contribute to scholarship-granting organizations. These organizations provide K–12 education scholarships to students from lower- and middle-income households to cover tuition, tutoring, and other qualified educational expenses. The bill also protects the autonomy of participating schools and scholarship organizations from government interference while ensuring that scholarship funds remain tax-free for recipient families.
This bill provides a 6.62 percent Medicare payment increase for physicians and practitioners from April through December 2025 to help stabilize medical practices.
Gregory Murphy
Representative
NC
Gregory Murphy
Representative
NC
The Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025 aims to support healthcare providers by extending Medicare payment adjustments through the end of 2025. Specifically, the bill provides a 6.62 percent payment increase for services rendered between April 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025, to help practitioners adjust to evolving Medicare payment policies.
The PROTECTS Act of 2025 prohibits the use of federal funds for gender transition surgeries, hormone therapies, and puberty blockers for minors, with specific medical exceptions.
Rich McCormick
Representative
GA
Rich McCormick
Representative
GA
The PROTECTS Act of 2025 prohibits the use of federal funds to provide, refer, or reimburse gender transition procedures—including surgeries, hormone therapies, and puberty blockers—for individuals under the age of 18. The bill includes specific exceptions for medically necessary treatments related to genetic disorders of sex development or other physical health conditions.
The Abundant American Resources Act of 2025 mandates federal agencies to conduct comprehensive studies assessing the economic value of mineral resources located on restricted onshore and offshore federal lands.
Jodey Arrington
Representative
TX
Jodey Arrington
Representative
TX
The Abundant American Resources Act of 2025 mandates that federal agencies conduct comprehensive studies to determine the economic value of mineral, oil, and natural gas deposits located within restricted onshore and offshore federal lands. These assessments aim to quantify the potential resources currently held in areas such as national monuments and protected environmental zones. The findings must be completed within three years of the bill's enactment.
The Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025 establishes a federal tax credit for donations to scholarship-granting organizations to help families fund K-12 educational expenses, including private school tuition and homeschooling costs.
Adrian Smith
Representative
NE
Adrian Smith
Representative
NE
The Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025 establishes a federal tax credit for donations to scholarship-granting organizations, which provide financial assistance for K-12 educational expenses. This initiative aims to expand school choice by helping eligible families cover costs such as tuition, tutoring, and educational therapies. The bill also includes robust protections to ensure the autonomy of participating private and religious schools and the freedom of parents to direct their children's education.
This bill authorizes the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Fred Korematsu in recognition of his lifelong commitment to civil rights, justice, and equality.
Mark Takano
Representative
CA
Mark Takano
Representative
CA
The Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025 authorizes the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Fred Korematsu in recognition of his lifelong commitment to civil rights, justice, and equality. This legislation honors his legacy as a champion for constitutional guarantees and his courageous stand against the unjust incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II.
The Life at Conception Act declares that the constitutional right to life begins at the moment of fertilization and applies to every member of the species *homo sapiens* at all stages of development.
Eric Burlison
Representative
MO
Eric Burlison
Representative
MO
The Life at Conception Act declares that the constitutional right to life begins at the moment of fertilization, defining all human beings as persons from that point forward. The bill establishes legal personhood for every member of the species *homo sapiens* at all stages of development. Additionally, it explicitly prohibits the prosecution of any woman for the death of her unborn child.
Recognizes the contributions of Hindu Americans and condemns Hinduphobia and attacks on Hindu places of worship.
Shri Thanedar
Representative
MI
Shri Thanedar
Representative
MI
This bill recognizes the global importance of Hinduism and the positive impact of Hindu Americans on the United States. It acknowledges the rise in discrimination and hate crimes against Hindu Americans and their places of worship. The bill celebrates Hindu contributions to American society, welcomes the diversity brought by Hindu Americans, and condemns Hinduphobia and anti-Hindu bigotry.
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
Representative
MO
Ann Wagner
Representative
MO
The "Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act" ensures that infants born alive after an abortion receive the same medical care as any other newborn, mandating immediate hospitalization and requiring healthcare practitioners to report any failures to comply. Violators face fines, imprisonment, and potential prosecution for homicide or attempted homicide, while the mother of the child cannot be prosecuted. The bill also allows the woman who had the abortion to file a civil action against anyone who violated the act. It defines abortion and attempts at abortion, and renames "Partial-Birth Abortions" to "Abortions" in relevant sections of the U.S. Code.
The Main Street Tax Certainty Act makes the 20% pass-through business income deduction permanent by removing its scheduled expiration after 2025.
Lloyd Smucker
Representative
PA
Lloyd Smucker
Representative
PA
The Main Street Tax Certainty Act makes the 20% pass-through business income deduction permanent. By removing the current 2025 expiration date, this legislation ensures long-term tax relief for owners of qualified pass-through entities.
Designates January 26 - February 1, 2025 as "National School Choice Week", supporting diverse education options and parental empowerment in K-12 education. Encourages awareness events and recognition of contributions from students, parents, teachers, and school leaders.
John Moolenaar
Representative
MI
John Moolenaar
Representative
MI
This bill expresses support for designating January 26 - February 1, 2025, as "National School Choice Week" to recognize the importance of diverse K-12 education options and the role of parents in choosing the best learning environment for their children. It encourages raising awareness about the benefits of educational choice and congratulates those involved in education.
The FAIR Act of 2025 prohibits the federal government and recipients of federal aid from practicing or requiring discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, color, or national origin.
Thomas Tiffany
Representative
WI
Thomas Tiffany
Representative
WI
The FAIR Act of 2025 prohibits the federal government, federal contractors, and recipients of federal aid from practicing intentional discrimination or granting preferential treatment based on race, color, or national origin. The legislation mandates a comprehensive review of existing federal policies to ensure compliance and provides a legal pathway for individuals to seek remedies for violations.
This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to finalize, implement, or enforce the USDA’s proposed Salmonella framework for raw poultry products.
Tracey Mann
Representative
KS
Tracey Mann
Representative
KS
This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to finalize, implement, or enforce the USDA’s proposed "Salmonella Framework for Raw Poultry Products." It effectively blocks the Food Safety and Inspection Service from moving forward with the regulatory changes published on August 7, 2024.
The PARTS Act of 2025 amends the definition of "firearm silencer" and "firearm muffler" to include certain parts and devices used to diminish the sound of a firearm.
August Pfluger
Representative
TX
August Pfluger
Representative
TX
The "Protecting Americans Right To Silence Act of 2025" or the "PARTS Act of 2025" amends the definition of "firearm silencer" and "firearm muffler" under federal law. The updated definition includes any device designed to silence or muffle a portable firearm, whether attached directly or through other devices. It also includes the primary housing or structure for sound-reduction components of such devices.
This bill amends the Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act to establish clear definitions and streamlined import procedures for the lawful trade and collection of numismatic materials.
Beth Van Duyne
Representative
TX
Beth Van Duyne
Representative
TX
This bill amends the Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act to simplify the legal import of numismatic materials, such as coins and medals. It establishes a clear definition for these collectibles and creates a streamlined process for their entry into the U.S. through a sworn declaration of lawful acquisition. By reducing documentation requirements, the legislation aims to facilitate the lawful trade and collecting of these items while maintaining safeguards against illicit excavations.
Sarah’s Law mandates the detention of noncitizens charged with crimes resulting in death or serious bodily injury and requires the Department of Homeland Security to provide timely updates to victims or their families.
Randy Feenstra
Representative
IA
Randy Feenstra
Representative
IA
Sarah’s Law mandates the detention of noncitizens who are charged with or convicted of crimes resulting in death or serious bodily injury. The bill also requires the Department of Homeland Security to issue detainers for these individuals and provide victims or their families with timely, ongoing updates regarding the offender's immigration and custody status.
This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to deem aliens convicted of or admitting to committing sex offenses, domestic violence, stalking, child abuse, or violating protection orders as inadmissible and deportable. It broadens the definition of crimes against children to include domestic violence, regardless of grant funding status.
Nancy Mace
Representative
SC
Nancy Mace
Representative
SC
The "Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act" amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to deem aliens inadmissible and deportable if they have committed or admitted to acts constituting sex offenses, domestic violence, stalking, child abuse, or violating protection orders. It broadens the definition of crimes against children to include any crime constituting domestic violence.
This bill amends federal law to require express Congressional authorization for the establishment or expansion of national monuments, effectively removing the President’s unilateral authority to designate them.
Celeste Maloy
Representative
UT
Celeste Maloy
Representative
UT
The Ending Presidential Overreach on Public Lands Act seeks to remove the President’s unilateral authority to establish or expand national monuments. Under this legislation, any new national monument designation or extension would require express authorization and a direct vote from Congress.
This bill increases the railroad track maintenance tax credit, introduces annual inflation adjustments, and extends the eligibility period for qualifying expenditures.
Mike Kelly
Representative
PA
Mike Kelly
Representative
PA
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to expand the railroad track maintenance credit by increasing the per-mile tax credit to $6,100 and implementing annual inflation adjustments starting in 2026. It also extends the eligibility window for qualifying maintenance expenditures to include costs incurred through 2023. These updates aim to provide greater financial support for ongoing railroad infrastructure improvements.
This bill authorizes the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to Muhammad Ali in recognition of his extraordinary athletic achievements and humanitarian contributions to the United States.
André Carson
Representative
IN
André Carson
Representative
IN
The Muhammad Ali Congressional Gold Medal Act authorizes the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to Muhammad Ali in recognition of his extraordinary athletic achievements and lifelong humanitarian contributions. The bill directs the Secretary of the Treasury to design and strike the medal for presentation to his wife, Lonnie Ali, and authorizes the production and sale of bronze duplicates.