Track August's sponsored bills, co-sponsored legislation, and voting record
The "Reimbursing Border Communities Act of 2025" establishes a grant program to reimburse eligible border communities for security measures, such as additional law enforcement wages, along the U.S.-Mexico border, with specific limitations and reporting requirements.
Ronny Jackson
Representative
TX
Ronny Jackson
Representative
TX
The "Reimbursing Border Communities Act of 2025" establishes a grant program for local governments within 200 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border to reimburse security-related expenses, including wages for local law enforcement. To be eligible, communities must apply, provide required information, and not be sanctuary jurisdictions. Grant amounts are capped at $500,000 per fiscal year and cannot be used for certain purposes, such as funding nonprofits or providing resources to aliens. The Act requires annual reports to Congress and authorizes \$25 million in appropriations per fiscal year from 2026 through 2036.
Reauthorizes funding for children's hospitals' graduate medical education programs through 2030, while prohibiting funds from being used for gender-altering procedures and drugs for individuals under 18, with exceptions for certain medical conditions and emergencies.
Dan Crenshaw
Representative
TX
Dan Crenshaw
Representative
TX
The "Children's Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2025" extends funding for graduate medical education programs at children's hospitals through 2030. It stipulates that hospitals providing gender-altering procedures and drugs to minors will not receive payments, defining these procedures while providing specific exceptions. The act allocates \$124,000,000 and \$261,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030 and defines "sex" as determined at birth.
The "Fair and Open Competition Act of 2025" promotes open competition and government neutrality in federal construction projects by preventing requirements for or bans against contractors having agreements with labor organizations.
Clay Higgins
Representative
LA
Clay Higgins
Representative
LA
The "Fair and Open Competition Act of 2025" seeks to ensure open competition and government neutrality in federal construction projects by preventing requirements for or bans against agreements with labor organizations. It prohibits discrimination based on labor affiliation, reduces construction costs, and expands job opportunities. The Act mandates revisions to regulations and allows exemptions only in special circumstances like public health or national security threats.
The "Veterans Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025" increases disability and dependency compensation rates for veterans and their survivors, effective December 1, 2025, matching the Social Security benefit increase.
Morgan Luttrell
Representative
TX
Morgan Luttrell
Representative
TX
The "Veterans Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025" increases the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, effective December 1, 2025. The percentage increase will match the increase in Social Security benefits. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs is required to publish the adjusted rates in the Federal Register.
This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs from denying a veteran's benefit claim solely for missing a medical examination.
Morgan Luttrell
Representative
TX
Morgan Luttrell
Representative
TX
The "Review Every Veterans Claim Act of 2025" ensures that the Department of Veterans Affairs cannot deny a veteran's benefits claim solely for missing a medical examination. This bill requires the VA to consider other factors and evidence when a veteran misses an exam, preventing automatic claim denials.
The Major Richard Star Act ensures that disabled veterans with combat-related injuries receive both their retirement pay and disability compensation without reduction.
Gus Bilirakis
Representative
FL
Gus Bilirakis
Representative
FL
The Major Richard Star Act allows eligible combat-disabled veterans to receive both their retirement pay and disability compensation. This eliminates the previous offset that reduced retirement pay for those receiving disability compensation. The changes apply to payments beginning the month after enactment.
This bill prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from procuring batteries from specific foreign companies with ties to adversarial nations, with exceptions for national security and research purposes.
Carlos Gimenez
Representative
FL
Carlos Gimenez
Representative
FL
The "Decoupling from Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependence Act" prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from procuring batteries from specific foreign companies, primarily those with ties to China, starting in 2027. Waivers are permitted under certain conditions, such as lack of national security risk or use for research purposes, with congressional notification required. The Secretary of Homeland Security must report on the ban's impact on Department of Homeland Security operations and costs.
This bill designates the U.S. Postal Service facility at 620 East Pecan Boulevard in McAllen, Texas, as the "Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr. Memorial Post Office Building."
Mónica De La Cruz
Representative
TX
Mónica De La Cruz
Representative
TX
This bill designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 620 East Pecan Boulevard in McAllen, Texas, as the "Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr. Memorial Post Office Building." It also mandates that all legal and official documents will refer to the facility by this new name.
Censures Representative Al Green for disrupting President Trump's address to Congress, violating decorum, and bringing disrepute to the House.
Troy Nehls
Representative
TX
Troy Nehls
Representative
TX
This resolution censures Representative Al Green for disrupting President Trump's address to Congress, violating decorum, and bringing disrepute to the House. It mandates that Representative Green present himself to the House for a public reading of the censure resolution by the Speaker.
The SPEED for BEAD Act aims to streamline broadband deployment by modifying the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, preventing unnecessary regulations, and prioritizing efficient use of funds for broadband expansion.
Richard Hudson
Representative
NC
Richard Hudson
Representative
NC
The SPEED for BEAD Act amends the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to streamline broadband deployment grants. It renames the "Equity" program to "Expansion," allows funds for workforce development, and permits removal of high-cost locations from project areas. The act also prohibits certain conditions related to labor, climate change, and network management, and ensures consideration of all broadband technologies.
The "Second Chances for Rural Hospitals Act" expands Medicare eligibility for rural emergency hospitals to include certain facilities that closed between 2014 and 2020, with modified payment rules for those near existing hospitals.
Jodey Arrington
Representative
TX
Jodey Arrington
Representative
TX
The "Second Chances for Rural Hospitals Act" broadens the definition of "rural emergency hospital" under Medicare, enabling certain previously closed rural hospitals to re-qualify. Effective January 1, 2027, it allows facilities that ceased operations between 2014 and 2020 to become rural emergency hospitals. It also modifies payment rules, specifying that increased payments will not apply to facilities located less than 35 miles from the nearest hospital.
The Veterans Readiness and Employment Transparency Act of 2025 improves outreach and transparency for VA training and rehabilitation programs for veterans with service-connected disabilities.
Abraham Hamadeh
Representative
AZ
Abraham Hamadeh
Representative
AZ
The Veterans Readiness and Employment Transparency Act of 2025 aims to improve outreach by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for training and rehabilitation programs for veterans with service-connected disabilities by establishing a dedicated phone number and contact information on regional office websites. It also mandates monthly Q&A sessions between VA employees and school certifying officials, as well as in-person briefings at educational institutions. The Act requires the Secretary to submit an annual report on vocational rehabilitation program extensions and approve or reject extension requests within 30 days.
The "Grown in America Act of 2025" establishes a tax credit for businesses that use domestically produced agricultural commodities in their products, aiming to incentivize the use of American-grown ingredients.
David Kustoff
Representative
TN
David Kustoff
Representative
TN
The "Grown in America Act of 2025" introduces a tax credit for businesses that use domestic agricultural commodities in their products for human consumption. This credit, capped at $100,000,000, aims to incentivize the use of U.S.-produced agricultural inputs by offering a tax benefit based on the percentage of domestic agricultural commodities used. The percentage of domestic inputs required to receive the full credit increases over time, with the Secretary of Agriculture maintaining a list of agricultural commodities that cannot be produced domestically. These provisions will be effective for taxable years starting after December 31, 2025.
Mandates annual audits and congressional oversight of the Department of Homeland Security's intelligence data collection and usage.
Laurel Lee
Representative
FL
Laurel Lee
Representative
FL
The DHS Intelligence and Analysis Oversight and Transparency Act mandates annual audits of the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Intelligence and Analysis's information systems and bulk data. It requires the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis to conduct these audits and notify Congress when new bulk data sets are analyzed or used. The Act also requires a report to Congress after each audit and a review by the Comptroller General within four years.
The "Forest Service Accountability Act" mandates presidential appointment of the Forest Service Chief with Senate approval, choosing someone experienced in forest and natural resources management, and requires a nomination within 30 days of enactment.
Ryan Zinke
Representative
MT
Ryan Zinke
Representative
MT
The Forest Service Accountability Act mandates that the President, with Senate approval, appoint the Chief of the Forest Service, choosing someone with expertise in forest and natural resources management. The Senate Committees on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and Energy and Natural Resources will jointly review the nomination. Within 30 days of the Act's enactment, the President must submit a nomination for the Chief of the Forest Service to the Senate.
Nullifies the EPA's rule on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants and reinstates the Affordable Clean Energy Rule.
Troy Balderson
Representative
OH
Troy Balderson
Representative
OH
This bill nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency's rule on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. The rule targeted new, modified, and reconstructed fossil fuel-fired electric generating units. It also set emission guidelines and repealed the Affordable Clean Energy Rule.
This bill modifies the definition of "qualifying single source drug" under the Social Security Act to include certain advanced drugs using genetically targeted technology for a limited time.
Donald Davis
Representative
NC
Donald Davis
Representative
NC
The "Maintaining Investments in New Innovation Act" amends the Social Security Act's definition of "qualifying single source drug" to include advanced drugs using genetically targeted technology. This update applies to drugs that can modify gene function, potentially impacting drug pricing and access regulations under the Act.
The Cyber PIVOTT Act aims to expand cybersecurity education and training programs by providing scholarships to students in cyber-related fields who commit to serving in government cyber roles, addressing critical workforce needs and enhancing national cybersecurity.
Mark Green
Representative
TN
Mark Green
Representative
TN
The Cyber PIVOTT Act aims to bolster the cybersecurity workforce by expanding CISA's education and training programs to community colleges and technical schools, offering scholarships for students in cyber-related fields who commit to a service obligation in government. This act prioritizes skills-based training, internships, and industry-relevant certifications, while also establishing recruitment and resource platforms to connect graduates with federal job opportunities. The goal is to significantly increase the number of students enrolled in cybersecurity programs, addressing critical workforce gaps in the cyber sector. The Act also requires CISA to review its education and training programs and report to Congress.
Prohibits the purchase of real estate near U.S. federal lands by agents or businesses associated with the government of the People's Republic of China with 25% or more equity interest.
Dan Newhouse
Representative
WA
Dan Newhouse
Representative
WA
The "No American Land for Communist China Act" prohibits the President from allowing individuals or entities associated with the Chinese government from purchasing real estate near covered federal lands. Covered lands include those managed by the Departments of Interior, Defense, Agriculture (Forest Service), and Energy, as well as Indian country. This restriction applies to entities with at least 25% equity interest held by Chinese government-affiliated individuals or businesses. The Act defines "United States" broadly to include states, territories, and other U.S. possessions.
The "Protect and Serve Act of 2025" establishes federal penalties for intentionally causing serious harm or death to law enforcement officers because of their position, under certain circumstances, and requires Attorney General certification for federal prosecution in many cases.
John Rutherford
Representative
FL
John Rutherford
Representative
FL
The "Protect and Serve Act of 2025" creates federal offenses for intentionally causing serious injury or death to law enforcement officers because of their status as officers. It sets penalties including imprisonment and fines, with increased penalties if death results or if kidnapping or attempted killing is involved. Federal prosecution requires certification from the Attorney General, based on a request from the state or if it is in the public interest to ensure substantial justice. The act defines "law enforcement officer" and "State" for the purposes of the new offenses.