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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 federal agencies to conduct comprehensive studies assessing the economic value of mineral resources located on restricted onshore and offshore federal lands.

Jodey Arrington
R

Jodey Arrington

Representative

TX

H.R. 821
119th CongressJan 28th 2025
Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

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
D

Mark Takano

Representative

CA

H.RES. 69
119th CongressJan 24th 2025
Celebrating Hindu Americans, condemning attacks on Hindu places of worship, Hinduphobia, and anti-Hindu bigotry, and for other purposes.
IN COMMITTEE

Recognizes the contributions of Hindu Americans and condemns Hinduphobia and attacks on Hindu places of worship.

Shri Thanedar
D

Shri Thanedar

Representative

MI

H.R. 722
119th CongressJan 24th 2025
Life at Conception Act
IN COMMITTEE

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
R

Eric Burlison

Representative

MO

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.R. 711
119th CongressJan 23rd 2025
FAIR Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

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
R

Thomas Tiffany

Representative

WI

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

The Main Street Tax Certainty Act makes the 20% pass-through business income deduction permanent by removing its scheduled expiration after 2025.

Lloyd Smucker
R

Lloyd Smucker

Representative

PA

H.R. 690
119th CongressJan 23rd 2025
To prohibit the use of Federal funds to implement Salmonella framework for raw poultry products.
IN COMMITTEE

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
R

Tracey Mann

Representative

KS

H.RES. 63
119th CongressJan 23rd 2025
Expressing support for the designation of the week of January 26 through February 1, 2025, as "National School Choice Week".
IN COMMITTEE

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
R

John Moolenaar

Representative

MI

H.R. 631
119th CongressJan 22nd 2025
PARTS Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

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
R

August Pfluger

Representative

TX

H.R. 578
119th CongressJan 21st 2025
Sarah’s Law
IN COMMITTEE

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
R

Randy Feenstra

Representative

IA

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 to establish clear definitions and streamlined import procedures for the lawful trade and collection of numismatic materials.

Beth Van Duyne
R

Beth Van Duyne

Representative

TX

H.R. 30
119th CongressJan 16th 2025
Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act
HOUSE PASSED

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
R

Nancy Mace

Representative

SC

H.R. 551
119th CongressJan 16th 2025
Make the Migrant Protection Protocols Mandatory Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

This bill mandates the implementation of the Migrant Protection Protocols, requiring the Secretary of Homeland Security to return qualifying noncitizens arriving from contiguous countries to Mexico or Canada during their immigration proceedings.

Roger Williams
R

Roger Williams

Representative

TX

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 increases the railroad track maintenance tax credit, introduces annual inflation adjustments, and extends the eligibility period for qualifying expenditures.

Mike Kelly
R

Mike Kelly

Representative

PA

H.R. 485
119th CongressJan 16th 2025
Muhammad Ali Congressional Gold Medal Act
IN COMMITTEE

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
D

André Carson

Representative

IN

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

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
R

Celeste Maloy

Representative

UT

H.R. 507
119th CongressJan 16th 2025
Veterans Member Business Loan Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Veterans Member Business Loan Act amends the Federal Credit Union Act to include loans made to veterans within the definition of "member business loans."

Vicente Gonzalez
D

Vicente Gonzalez

Representative

TX

H.RES. 47
119th CongressJan 15th 2025
Concerning the National Collegiate Athletic Association policy for eligibility in women's sports.
IN COMMITTEE

Urges the NCAA to reverse its transgender athlete policy, advocating for policies that ensure biological females compete against biological females in collegiate sports. It calls for all sports governing bodies to protect women's sports.

W. Steube
R

W. Steube

Representative

FL

H.R. 404
119th CongressJan 15th 2025
Hearing Protection Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill reclassifies silencers under federal tax law, removes federal registration requirements for legally transferred silencers, preempts state taxation and registration of silencers in commerce, and mandates the destruction of existing federal silencer registration records.

Ben Cline
R

Ben Cline

Representative

VA