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S. 213
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 date.

Steve Daines
R

Steve Daines

Senator

MT

S. 215
119th CongressJan 23rd 2025
Maintaining Academy Culture and Assuring Retention of Tradition, Honor, and Unity of the Republic Act (MACARTHUR) Act
IN COMMITTEE

The MACARTHUR Act mandates that the United States Military Academy restore and permanently include the phrase "Duty, Honor, Country" in its official mission statement.

Ted Cruz
R

Ted Cruz

Senator

TX

S. 218
119th CongressJan 23rd 2025
A bill to designate the area between the intersections of 16th Street, Northwest and Fuller Street, Northwest and 16th Street, Northwest and Euclid Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Oswaldo Paya Way".
IN COMMITTEE

This bill designates the street segment in front of the Embassy of Cuba in Washington, D.C., as "Oswaldo Payá Way" to honor the legacy of the late Cuban pro-democracy activist.

Ted Cruz
R

Ted Cruz

Senator

TX

S. 6
119th CongressJan 22nd 2025
Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
SENATE FAILED

This bill ensures that infants born alive after an abortion receive the same medical care as any other newborn, mandates reporting of failures to comply, and establishes penalties for violations, while protecting the mother from prosecution. It also allows the woman who had the abortion to file a civil action against anyone who violated the requirements if a child was born alive.

James Lankford
R

James Lankford

Senator

OK

S. 176
119th CongressJan 22nd 2025
Not One More Inch or Acre Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill prohibits citizens and entities of the People's Republic of China from purchasing U.S. real estate and increases penalties for failing to report foreign agricultural land holdings.

Tom Cotton
R

Tom Cotton

Senator

AR

S. 179
119th CongressJan 22nd 2025
FARM Act
IN COMMITTEE

The FARM Act strengthens national security by adding the Secretary of Agriculture to CFIUS and subjecting foreign investments in U.S. agricultural supply chains to federal oversight and reporting requirements.

Tommy Tuberville
R

Tommy Tuberville

Senator

AL

S. 198
119th CongressJan 22nd 2025
PLO and PA Terror Payments Accountability Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

This bill mandates U.S. sanctions against foreign individuals and financial institutions that facilitate or support the Palestinian Authority’s system of providing payments to terrorists and their families.

Tom Cotton
R

Tom Cotton

Senator

AR

S. 197
119th CongressJan 22nd 2025
Protecting Military Installations and Ranges Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

This bill mandates CFIUS review of real estate transactions near U.S. military installations by entities linked to adversarial nations and pauses federal approval for associated energy projects during those security investigations.

Ted Cruz
R

Ted Cruz

Senator

TX

S. 181
119th CongressJan 22nd 2025
A bill to require agencies submit zero-based budgets.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill mandates that federal agencies submit comprehensive zero-based budgets every six years, including recommendations for reducing discretionary spending by at least 2 percent.

James Risch
R

James Risch

Senator

ID

S. 186
119th CongressJan 22nd 2025
No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for abortion services and health insurance coverage, while mandating increased transparency regarding abortion coverage and premium surcharges under the Affordable Care Act.

Roger Wicker
R

Roger Wicker

Senator

MS

S. 159
119th CongressJan 21st 2025
Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill mandates that the Secretary of State designate Ansarallah (the Houthis) as a foreign terrorist organization and requires the President to impose sanctions on the group and its affiliates.

Steve Daines
R

Steve Daines

Senator

MT

S. 152
119th CongressJan 20th 2025
Student Empowerment Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Student Empowerment Act expands 529 education savings accounts to cover a broader range of K-12 expenses, including curriculum, tutoring, standardized testing, and homeschooling costs.

Ted Cruz
R

Ted Cruz

Senator

TX

S. 122
119th CongressJan 16th 2025
Qualified Immunity Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

The Qualified Immunity Act of 2025 codifies legal protections for law enforcement officers and their agencies against liability for actions taken within the scope of their duties, provided the conduct did not violate clearly established law.

Jim Banks
R

Jim Banks

Senator

IN

S. 145
119th CongressJan 16th 2025
Dismantle Iran’s Proxy Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

This bill mandates the designation of Ansarallah (the Houthis) as a foreign terrorist organization, requires the imposition of sanctions, and directs the development of a strategy to restore maritime security and address humanitarian aid obstacles in Yemen.

James Risch
R

James Risch

Senator

ID

S. 108
119th CongressJan 16th 2025
Protecting Higher Education from the Chinese Communist Party Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

This bill prohibits members of the Chinese Communist Party and their family members from obtaining F or J academic and exchange visas to study in the United States.

Eric Schmitt
R

Eric Schmitt

Senator

MO

S. 124
119th CongressJan 16th 2025
Restore Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

This bill streamlines the disciplinary process for Department of Veterans Affairs supervisors, management officials, and senior executives by establishing expedited procedures for removal, demotion, or suspension based on performance or misconduct.

Jerry Moran
R

Jerry Moran

Senator

KS

S. 137
119th CongressJan 16th 2025
FIND Act
IN COMMITTEE

The FIND Act prohibits federal executive agencies from contracting with businesses that discriminate against the firearm and ammunition industries.

Steve Daines
R

Steve Daines

Senator

MT

S. 117
119th CongressJan 16th 2025
Allowing Military Exemptions, Recognizing Individual Concerns About New Shots Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

The AMERICANS Act provides remedies, including reinstatement and honorable discharge, for service members discharged or penalized for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine and prohibits future mandates without congressional approval.

Ted Cruz
R

Ted Cruz

Senator

TX

S. 128
119th CongressJan 16th 2025
Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act requires individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections and mandates that states verify citizenship status to maintain voter rolls.

Mike Lee
R

Mike Lee

Senator

UT

S. 94
119th CongressJan 15th 2025
Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill authorizes the awarding of Congressional Gold Medals to the 1980 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team in recognition of their historic "Miracle on Ice" victory.

Kevin Cramer
R

Kevin Cramer

Senator

ND