Track August's sponsored bills, co-sponsored legislation, and voting record
The "HALT Fentanyl Act" aims to combat fentanyl trafficking by classifying fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs, streamlining research on these substances, and applying stricter penalties to those involved in their trafficking, importation, and exportation. This act also clarifies the applicability and interpretation of these amendments, reinforcing the legal stance against fentanyl analogues.
H. Griffith
Representative
VA
H. Griffith
Representative
VA
The "HALT Fentanyl Act" permanently classifies fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs under the Controlled Substances Act, streamlining research registration processes while maintaining controls. It also updates penalties for trafficking, importing, and exporting fentanyl-related substances, treating them similarly to fentanyl analogues. Additionally, the Act addresses technical errors in previous legislation and mandates the Attorney General to issue rules for implementation.
The "Fair Access to Banking Act" prohibits financial institutions with over $50 billion in assets from denying services to legal businesses based on subjective or political reasons, ensuring fair access to financial services and preventing discrimination. Payment card networks that violate this rule will face a civil penalty.
Garland Barr
Representative
KY
Garland Barr
Representative
KY
The "Fair Access to Banking Act" aims to prevent financial institutions from denying services to legal businesses based on subjective or political reasons. It prohibits large banks, credit unions, and payment card networks from discriminating against legal businesses and requires them to provide fair access to financial services based on impartial, risk-based standards. Financial institutions that violate these provisions may face penalties, including ineligibility for taxpayer-funded discount window lending programs and civil penalties. Individuals or businesses who are unfairly denied services can sue the financial institution in U.S. district court.
This bill would require that all new vehicles manufactured or imported for sale in the United States come equipped with devices capable of receiving AM radio broadcasts as standard equipment, and directs the Comptroller General to study the role of AM radio in emergency alert dissemination.
Gus Bilirakis
Representative
FL
Gus Bilirakis
Representative
FL
The "AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025" requires the Department of Transportation to mandate that all new vehicles include AM radio receivers as standard equipment, ensuring continued access to AM broadcasts for drivers. The Act directs the Comptroller General to study the role of AM radio in emergency alerts and allows manufacturers producing fewer than 40,000 vehicles in 2022 at least four years to comply. The rule will sunset 10 years after the enactment of this Act.
This bill, named the "No User Fees for Gun Owners Act," prevents state and local governments from imposing special taxes, fees, or insurance mandates on firearm and ammunition ownership or commerce, while allowing standard sales taxes.
Ronny Jackson
Representative
TX
Ronny Jackson
Representative
TX
The "No User Fees for Gun Owners Act" prohibits state and local governments from imposing taxes, fees, or insurance requirements on firearm or ammunition ownership and commerce. Regular sales taxes are permitted if applied at the same rate as other goods and services. This bill aims to protect gun owners and businesses from discriminatory financial burdens.
The "Health Out-of-Pocket Expense Act of 2025" establishes tax-exempt HOPE Accounts for individuals to pay for qualified medical expenses, with contribution limits and specific requirements for eligibility, distributions, and reporting.
Blake Moore
Representative
UT
Blake Moore
Representative
UT
The "Health Out-of-Pocket Expense Act of 2025" or the "HOPE Act of 2025" establishes tax-exempt "Hope Accounts" for eligible individuals to pay for qualified medical expenses. Contributions to these accounts are capped at \$4,000 annually for self-only or married individuals with family coverage, and \$8,000 for heads of household with family coverage, with employer and Medicaid contributions limited to 50% of the individual's limit. Distributions used for qualified medical expenses are tax-free, while non-qualified distributions are subject to income tax and a 30% penalty, with exceptions for distributions after death or due to disability. These provisions will take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.
This bill directs the Treasury to mint coins in 2028 commemorating 250 years of American service and sacrifice, with surcharges on coin sales benefiting the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
Nicole Malliotakis
Representative
NY
Nicole Malliotakis
Representative
NY
The "250 Years of Service and Sacrifice Commemorative Coin Act" directs the Department of Treasury to mint coins in 2028 to recognize the nation's semiquincentennial and honor 250 years of American service and sacrifice. The coins include gold, silver, and clad coins, with designs representing American service and sacrifice. Surcharges from the sale of these coins will benefit the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, supporting their programs for Gold Star families, first responders, and veterans. The Act ensures that the coin minting does not create any net cost to the government.
The "Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025" extends increased Medicare payment support for physicians and practitioners through 2025, increasing payment rates by 6.62% for services provided from April 1, 2025, to January 1, 2026.
Gregory Murphy
Representative
NC
Gregory Murphy
Representative
NC
The "Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025" extends increased Medicare payment support for physicians and practitioners through 2025. It increases payment rates by 6.62% for services provided from April 1, 2025, to January 1, 2026. The bill also updates a section of the Social Security Act to include the years 2021 through 2025 for conforming changes.
The "Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act" expands Medicare coverage to include FDA-approved multi-cancer early detection screening tests starting in 2028, with specific guidelines for payment, age limitations, and ensuring continued coverage for existing cancer screenings.
Jodey Arrington
Representative
TX
Jodey Arrington
Representative
TX
The "Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act" expands Medicare coverage to include FDA-approved multi-cancer early detection screening tests starting in 2028. It defines the criteria for these tests, sets payment guidelines, and establishes age and frequency limitations for coverage. The bill ensures that existing cancer screening coverage remains unaffected and allows for waivers of limitations based on recommendations from the United States Preventive Services Task Force.
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.
The "Main Street Tax Certainty Act" permanently extends the deduction for qualified business income for taxable years starting after December 31, 2025.
Lloyd Smucker
Representative
PA
Lloyd Smucker
Representative
PA
The "Main Street Tax Certainty Act" amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the deduction for qualified business income. This removes the previous expiration date, providing long-term tax certainty for eligible businesses. The change applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.
This bill modifies the tax treatment of intangible drilling and development costs, aligning depreciation and depletion deductions more closely with taxable income calculations, effective for taxable years after 2025.
Mike Carey
Representative
OH
Mike Carey
Representative
OH
The "Promoting Domestic Energy Production Act" revises the tax treatment of intangible drilling and development costs for oil and gas operations. It modifies how these costs are handled when calculating adjusted financial statement income, aligning depreciation and expense deductions more closely with taxable income standards. These adjustments impact depreciation deductions under section 167 and deductions for expenses under section 263(c) of the Internal Revenue Code. The changes will be effective for taxable years starting after December 31, 2025.
This bill seeks to modernize Medicare coverage for chiropractic services, recognizing Doctors of Chiropractic as physicians for all authorized functions and expanding coverage beyond just manual spinal manipulation, contingent upon completing an educational webinar.
W. Steube
Representative
FL
W. Steube
Representative
FL
The "Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2025" seeks to modernize Medicare coverage for chiropractic services. It expands coverage to include all services provided by licensed Doctors of Chiropractic, not just manual spinal manipulation. Doctors of Chiropractic are required to attend an educational webinar to be eligible for Medicare reimbursement. This aims to align Medicare with other healthcare systems and private insurance in recognizing the full scope of chiropractic care.
The "Hearing Protection Act" removes silencers from the definition of firearms under the National Firearms Act, preempts certain state laws, mandates the destruction of silencer records, and imposes a 10% tax on silencers.
Ben Cline
Representative
VA
Ben Cline
Representative
VA
The Hearing Protection Act seeks to remove silencers from the purview of the National Firearms Act, treating them more like regular firearms under federal law. It preempts state laws that impose additional taxes or regulations on silencers, and mandates the destruction of existing federal silencer records. The Act also revises the definition of firearm silencers and mufflers under federal law, and imposes a 10% tax on these devices. These changes aim to simplify the process for legal acquisition and possession of firearm silencers.
The "Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act" repeals the Corporate Transparency Act, eliminating certain corporate reporting requirements and amending related sections of Title 31 of the United States Code.
Warren Davidson
Representative
OH
Warren Davidson
Representative
OH
The "Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act" repeals the Corporate Transparency Act, eliminating the requirement for companies to report beneficial ownership information to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). It also makes necessary technical adjustments to Title 31 of the United States Code, specifically sections related to financial recordkeeping and reporting of currency and foreign transactions, to reflect the repeal.
This bill designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 107 North Hoyne Avenue in Fritch, Texas, as the "Chief Zeb Smith Post Office."
Ronny Jackson
Representative
TX
Ronny Jackson
Representative
TX
This bill designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 107 North Hoyne Avenue in Fritch, Texas, as the "Chief Zeb Smith Post Office." Any reference to this facility will now refer to it as the Chief Zeb Smith Post Office.
This bill amends Section 1038 of title 18 to increase the penalties for false communications that cause an emergency response, including fines and/or imprisonment, and makes those who share false information liable for the expenses incurred by any party responding to the false information.
David Kustoff
Representative
TN
David Kustoff
Representative
TN
The "Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2025" amends federal law to criminalize the act of "swatting," where false information is reported to trigger an emergency response. Those who commit swatting would face increased penalties, including fines and imprisonment, especially if serious bodily injury or death results. Additionally, individuals who engage in swatting would be liable for the costs incurred by emergency responders due to the false report.
The "Organ Donation Referral Improvement Act" mandates a study on the effectiveness of electronic automated systems in hospitals for identifying and referring potential organ donors, with the goal of improving the organ donation process nationwide.
Robert Wittman
Representative
VA
Robert Wittman
Representative
VA
The Organ Donation Referral Improvement Act requires the Department of Health and Human Services to study the use of electronic automated systems in hospitals for organ donation referrals. The study will assess the benefits, impacts, and best practices of these systems, and develop recommendations for promoting their nationwide use. A report on the study's findings must be submitted to Congress within one year.
The "REMAIN in Mexico Act of 2025" mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to reinstate and enforce the Migrant Protection Protocols, as initially established in the 2019 Policy Guidance. This requires asylum seekers and migrants to remain in Mexico while their U.S. immigration cases are processed.
Brandon Gill
Representative
TX
Brandon Gill
Representative
TX
The "REMAIN in Mexico Act of 2025" mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to reinstate and enforce the Migrant Protection Protocols, as previously outlined in the 2019 Policy Guidance. This requires migrants and asylum seekers to remain in Mexico while awaiting U.S. immigration proceedings.
The FIND Act prohibits federal agencies from contracting with entities that discriminate against the firearm and ammunition industry, ensuring fair access to government contracts for these businesses. Contractors must certify they do not discriminate against firearm entities, with violations leading to contract termination.
Jack Bergman
Representative
MI
Jack Bergman
Representative
MI
The FIND Act prohibits federal agencies from contracting with entities that discriminate against the firearm and ammunition industry. It requires federal contractors to certify they do not discriminate against firearm entities and prohibits them from awarding subcontracts to entities that do not provide a similar certification. Violations of these clauses will result in contract termination. The act defines "discriminate" as making judgments or refusing/limiting services based on biased criteria, rather than case-by-case evaluations, empirical data, financial risk, or legal non-compliance.
The "Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2025" or the "REINS Act of 2025" increases Congressional oversight of federal regulations by requiring Congressional approval for major rules with significant economic impacts, while also mandating more transparency and analysis from agencies. It also directs the Comptroller General to study the number and cost of rules in effect.
Katherine Cammack
Representative
FL
Katherine Cammack
Representative
FL
The Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2025 aims to increase Congressional oversight of federal regulations by requiring Congressional approval for any "major rule" (defined as having an economic impact of at least $100 million) before it can take effect. The Act also mandates federal agencies to publish detailed information supporting a rule and requires the Comptroller General to report on each major rule. It also directs the Comptroller General to study and determine the number of rules in effect, the number of major rules in effect, and the total estimated economic cost of all these rules and submit a report to Congress with the study's findings within one year of the Act's enactment.