PolicyBrief

Legislative Activity

Track August's sponsored bills, co-sponsored legislation, and voting record

H.R. 2128
119th CongressMar 14th 2025
Reimbursing Border Communities Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

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
R

Ronny Jackson

Representative

TX

H.R. 2107
119th CongressMar 14th 2025
Children’s Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

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
R

Dan Crenshaw

Representative

TX

H.R. 2126
119th CongressMar 14th 2025
Fair and Open Competition Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

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
R

Clay Higgins

Representative

LA

H.R. 2138
119th CongressMar 14th 2025
Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

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
R

Morgan Luttrell

Representative

TX

H.R. 2137
119th CongressMar 14th 2025
Review Every Veterans Claim Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs from denying a veteran's benefit claim solely for missing a medical examination.

Morgan Luttrell
R

Morgan Luttrell

Representative

TX

H.R. 2102
119th CongressMar 14th 2025
Major Richard Star Act
IN COMMITTEE

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
R

Gus Bilirakis

Representative

FL

H.R. 1166
119th CongressMar 10th 2025
Decoupling from Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependence Act
HOUSE PASSED

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
R

Carlos Gimenez

Representative

FL

H.R. 1986
119th CongressMar 10th 2025
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 620 East Pecan Boulevard in McAllen, Texas, as the "Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr. Memorial Post Office Building".
IN COMMITTEE

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
R

Mónica De La Cruz

Representative

TX

H.RES. 197
119th CongressMar 5th 2025
Censuring Representative Al Green of Texas.
IN COMMITTEE

Censures Representative Al Green for disrupting President Trump's address to Congress, violating decorum, and bringing disrepute to the House.

Troy Nehls
R

Troy Nehls

Representative

TX

H.R. 1870
119th CongressMar 5th 2025
SPEED for BEAD Act
IN COMMITTEE

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
R

Richard Hudson

Representative

NC

H.R. 1775
119th CongressMar 3rd 2025
Second Chances for Rural Hospitals Act
IN COMMITTEE

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
R

Jodey Arrington

Representative

TX

H.R. 1793
119th CongressMar 3rd 2025
Veterans Readiness and Employment Transparency Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

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
R

Abraham Hamadeh

Representative

AZ

H.R. 1707
119th CongressFeb 27th 2025
Grown in America Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

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
R

David Kustoff

Representative

TN

H.R. 1711
119th CongressFeb 27th 2025
DHS Intelligence and Analysis Oversight and Transparency Act
IN COMMITTEE

Mandates annual audits and congressional oversight of the Department of Homeland Security's intelligence data collection and usage.

Laurel Lee
R

Laurel Lee

Representative

FL

H.R. 1762
119th CongressFeb 27th 2025
Forest Service Accountability Act
IN COMMITTEE

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
R

Ryan Zinke

Representative

MT

H.R. 1651
119th CongressFeb 27th 2025
To nullify the final rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "New Source Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From New, Modified, and Reconstructed Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; Emission Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Existing Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; and Repeal of the Affordable Clean Energy Rule".
IN COMMITTEE

Nullifies the EPA's rule on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants and reinstates the Affordable Clean Energy Rule.

Troy Balderson
R

Troy Balderson

Representative

OH

H.R. 1672
119th CongressFeb 27th 2025
Maintaining Investments in New Innovation Act
IN COMMITTEE

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
D

Donald Davis

Representative

NC

H.R. 1000
119th CongressFeb 26th 2025
Cyber PIVOTT Act
AWAITING HOUSE

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
R

Mark Green

Representative

TN

H.R. 1575
119th CongressFeb 25th 2025
No American Land for Communist China Act
IN COMMITTEE

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
R

Dan Newhouse

Representative

WA

H.R. 1551
119th CongressFeb 25th 2025
Protect and Serve Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

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
R

John Rutherford

Representative

FL