Track August's sponsored bills, co-sponsored legislation, and voting record
This act establishes strict deadlines and an automatic approval mechanism for states seeking primary enforcement authority over EPA regulation of Class VI carbon capture wells.
Dan Crenshaw
Representative
TX
Dan Crenshaw
Representative
TX
The Primacy Certainty Act of 2025 establishes strict deadlines for the EPA when reviewing state applications to take primary enforcement responsibility for Class VI carbon capture and sequestration wells. If the EPA misses these mandated review periods, state applications for primacy can be automatically approved. This legislation also requires the EPA to assign dedicated staff to assist states in preparing their applications.
This bill clarifies that refueling ships with natural gas in U.S. waters is not considered an export under the Natural Gas Act.
Laurel Lee
Representative
FL
Laurel Lee
Representative
FL
The Cutting LNG Bunkering Red Tape Act clarifies that transferring Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) to a ship for marine fuel is generally not considered an "export" under the Natural Gas Act. This exemption applies regardless of the vessel's flag, provided the refueling occurs within U.S. waters. The bill aims to streamline the process for using LNG as ship fuel within the United States.
This bill mandates a comprehensive study to investigate potential links between military rotary-wing operations and increased cancer prevalence or mortality among pilots and support personnel.
Rich McCormick
Representative
GA
Rich McCormick
Representative
GA
The ROTOR Act mandates a comprehensive study to investigate cancer prevalence and mortality rates among military rotary-wing pilots and aviation support personnel. This research, conducted by the Defense Health Agency in partnership with the NIH and NCI, will first compare cancer rates in these service members against the general population. If elevated rates are found, a second phase will seek to identify potential toxic exposures or environmental factors linked to helicopter operations that may be causing the increased risk.
This bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility at 505 East 9th Avenue in Amarillo, Texas, as the "Mayor Jerry H. Hodge Post Office Building."
Ronny Jackson
Representative
TX
Ronny Jackson
Representative
TX
This bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 505 East 9th Avenue in Amarillo, Texas. The building will now be known as the "Mayor Jerry H. Hodge Post Office Building." This designation requires all official records and documents to use the new name for this specific location.
The SAVES Act establishes a VA pilot program to award grants to nonprofits providing service dogs and veterinary insurance to eligible veterans managing specific service-connected conditions.
Morgan Luttrell
Representative
TX
Morgan Luttrell
Representative
TX
The SAVES Act establishes a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) pilot program to award grants to nonprofit organizations that provide service dogs to eligible veterans. These grants, up to $\$2,000,000$ each, will fund the training and provision of service dogs for veterans with qualifying conditions like PTSD or TBI. The bill also extends the expiration date for certain limits on veterans' pension payments until February 2033.
This bill improves the Veterans Community Care Program by expanding access to care, standardizing mental health treatment eligibility, and enhancing online self-service tools for veterans. It also requires increased reporting and transparency within the VA healthcare system.
Mike Bost
Representative
IL
Mike Bost
Representative
IL
The Veterans ACCESS Act of 2025 seeks to improve veterans' healthcare by revising the Veterans Community Care Program, enhancing mental health treatment programs, and implementing other healthcare improvements. Title I revises eligibility standards for community care, ensures veterans are informed about their options, and addresses care preferences and telehealth options. Title II standardizes eligibility for mental health programs, improves care quality, and ensures timely access to treatment. Title III focuses on improving healthcare services through online tools, modifying innovation programs, and increasing reporting on healthcare processes.
This act prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs from denying a veteran's claim for benefits solely because the veteran failed to appear for a scheduled medical examination.
Morgan Luttrell
Representative
TX
Morgan Luttrell
Representative
TX
The Review Every Veterans Claim Act of 2025 prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from denying a veteran's claim for benefits solely because the veteran failed to appear for a scheduled medical examination. This ensures that missing one required exam appointment will not automatically result in the outright rejection of the entire benefits application. The VA must still process the claim using other available evidence.
This Act prohibits the Federal Reserve from directly or indirectly issuing a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) and bars the Fed from developing or using one for monetary policy without explicit Congressional authorization.
Tom Emmer
Representative
MN
Tom Emmer
Representative
MN
The Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act strictly prohibits the Federal Reserve from directly or indirectly issuing a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) to individuals. This legislation prevents the Fed from developing, testing, or implementing any digital currency that functions as a direct liability of the Federal Reserve. Furthermore, Congress asserts that any authority to create such a digital asset must explicitly come from Congress itself.
This resolution condemns the slogan "Globalize the Intifada" as a call for violence against Israeli and Jewish people globally and urges leaders to denounce it as such.
Rudy Yakym
Representative
IN
Rudy Yakym
Representative
IN
This resolution formally condemns the slogan "Globalize the Intifada" as a call for violence against Israeli and Jewish people worldwide. It cites the historical context of past Intifadas and recent antisemitic incidents to support this position. The bill urges all levels of U.S. leadership to publicly denounce the slogan.
The Equal Shot Act of 2025 prohibits the Small Business Administration from denying financial assistance to qualified applicants solely based on their involvement in the firearms industry.
Roger Williams
Representative
TX
Roger Williams
Representative
TX
The Equal Shot Act of 2025 prohibits the Small Business Administration (SBA) from denying financial assistance to otherwise qualified applicants solely based on their involvement in the firearms industry. This legislation ensures that businesses defined as "firearm entities," their affiliates, or trade associations are not unfairly rejected for SBA loans or guarantees. The Act clearly defines these terms to prevent discrimination against businesses involved in manufacturing, selling, or servicing firearms and related accessories.
This Act mandates that VA medical staff promptly certify the deaths of veterans who died from natural causes within 48 hours to expedite burial and survivor benefits.
Tom Emmer
Representative
MN
Tom Emmer
Representative
MN
The Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act addresses significant delays in obtaining death certificates for veterans who die from natural causes, often due to VA medical staff delays. This bill mandates that VA medical providers must certify a veteran's death within 48 hours or allow the local medical examiner to step in. Furthermore, the VA must annually report on its compliance with this new timely certification requirement.
This bill ensures that hunters and anglers can continue using traditional lead ammunition and tackle on federal lands and waters, while allowing for restrictions only in specific areas where it's proven to harm wildlife populations, and in accordance with state regulations.
Robert Wittman
Representative
VA
Robert Wittman
Representative
VA
The "Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2025" ensures that hunters and anglers can continue to use lead ammunition and tackle on federal lands and waters managed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture. It restricts these departments from prohibiting or regulating lead in ammunition and tackle, unless the Secretary of Interior or Agriculture determines that lead ammunition is the primary cause of a wildlife population decline in a specific area. Any ban implemented must align with state laws or be approved by the state's fish and wildlife department.
The SAMS Act of 2025 codifies several existing Executive Orders related to critical minerals into permanent federal law.
Gary Palmer
Representative
AL
Gary Palmer
Representative
AL
The SAMS Act of 2025 codifies several previous Executive Orders into permanent law, specifically focusing on policies related to critical minerals. This action elevates existing presidential directives concerning these vital resources to the full force and effect of statutory law. The bill ensures the long-term legal standing of established critical mineral supply chain strategies.
This resolution solemnly marks the one-year anniversary of the attempted assassination of President Trump, condemns ongoing political violence, and honors the victims and first responders.
Mike Kelly
Representative
PA
Mike Kelly
Representative
PA
This resolution solemnly marks the one-year anniversary of the attempted assassination of President Donald J. Trump, condemning the multiple violent attempts against the President's life. It honors the victims of the shooting, including the late Corey D. Comperatore, and recognizes the bravery of first responders. Furthermore, the resolution condemns all incitement of violence against elected officials and calls for national unity against political violence.
This resolution commends Petty Officer 3d Class Scott Ruskan for his heroic rescue of 165 people during the devastating central Texas floods and thanks all first responders involved.
Ernest Gonzales
Representative
TX
Ernest Gonzales
Representative
TX
This resolution officially commends Petty Officer 3d Class Scott Ruskan for his heroic actions during the devastating central Texas floods of July 2025. It specifically recognizes him for personally rescuing 165 individuals and coordinating triage efforts under hazardous conditions. Furthermore, the bill extends deep gratitude to all federal, state, and volunteer responders who risked their lives during this major natural disaster.
This bill establishes the Iranian Campaign Medal to recognize military service in support of operations during the Iran-Israel War.
Ernest Gonzales
Representative
TX
Ernest Gonzales
Representative
TX
The Iranian Campaign Medal Act establishes a new military decoration, the Iranian Campaign Medal, to recognize service members deployed in support of operations during the Iran-Israel War. This medal will be awarded by the Secretaries of the military branches upon approval of its design by the Secretary of Defense. Eligibility requires active duty service in a designated area or performing qualifying service related to the operation.
This resolution affirms support for decisive U.S. action against Iran's nuclear program and proxies while strongly backing Israel's right to self-defense.
Michael Baumgartner
Representative
WA
Michael Baumgartner
Representative
WA
This resolution strongly supports President Trump's decisive actions against Iran's nuclear program and affirms unwavering support for Israel's right to self-defense. It justifies recent U.S. military action by citing Iran's state sponsorship of terrorism, regional aggression, and material support for the October 7th attacks. The bill advocates for a permanent end to Iran's nuclear ambitions through verifiable agreements backed by sustained pressure.
The CLEAR Act reforms the Clean Air Act by extending air quality review timelines, increasing state flexibility in implementation, clarifying exceptional event exclusions, and modifying the composition of the air quality advisory committee.
Earl Carter
Representative
GA
Earl Carter
Representative
GA
The **Clean Air and Economic Advancement Reform Act (CLEAR Act)** adjusts EPA timelines for reviewing air quality standards, shifting them to a 10-year cycle and allowing states more flexibility in developing compliance plans. The bill updates the definition of "exceptional events" to better account for wildfire mitigation activities and limits penalties when pollution spikes are demonstrably beyond a state's control. Finally, it modifies the makeup of the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee to increase state representation and requires new impact assessments before setting air quality standards.
This bill mandates the Department of Homeland Security to publicly report monthly statistics on encounters with individuals identified as "special interest aliens."
Marjorie Greene
Representative
GA
Marjorie Greene
Representative
GA
The Special Interest Alien Reporting Act of 2025 mandates that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) publish monthly public reports detailing the number and nationalities of "special interest aliens" encountered. These reports must break down encounters by geographic region and location (e.g., port of entry vs. interior). The initial report must also retroactively cover this data from January 20, 2021, through January 19, 2025.
The STRONG Act doubles the maximum loan amounts available for both SBA 7(a) small business loans and development company loans to support national growth.
Mark Alford
Representative
MO
Mark Alford
Representative
MO
The Supporting Trade and Rebuilding Opportunity for National Growth Act, or STRONG Act, significantly increases the maximum loan amounts available through key Small Business Administration (SBA) programs. Specifically, it doubles the maximum size for standard 7(a) loans from $\$3.75$ million to $\$7.5$ million. Additionally, the bill raises the maximum loan amount for development company loans from $\$5$ million to $\$10$ million. These changes aim to provide greater capital access for small business growth and development.