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H.R. 1130
119th CongressFeb 7th 2025
Bonus Tax Relief for America’s Seniors Act
IN COMMITTEE

The "Bonus Tax Relief for America's Seniors Act" increases the standard tax deduction for seniors by amending Section 63(f)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, changing the deduction from $600 to $5,000.

Nicole Malliotakis
R

Nicole Malliotakis

Representative

NY

H.R. 1123
119th CongressFeb 7th 2025
To abolish the United States Agency for International Development, and for other purposes.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill abolishes the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), redirecting its assets and responsibilities to the Secretary of State.

Marjorie Greene
R

Marjorie Greene

Representative

GA

H.R. 1137
119th CongressFeb 7th 2025
No Kill Switches in Cars Act
IN COMMITTEE

Repeals a mandate requiring kill switches in cars.

Scott Perry
R

Scott Perry

Representative

PA

H.R. 1040
119th CongressFeb 6th 2025
Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill eliminates federal income taxes on Social Security benefits for seniors, ensuring continued funding for Social Security and Railroad Retirement programs without raising taxes.

Thomas Massie
R

Thomas Massie

Representative

KY

H.R. 1088
119th CongressFeb 6th 2025
Restoring American Sovereignty Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill allows the President to use previously paused funds to deport illegal aliens from the United States, regardless of conflicting laws.

Andrew Ogles
R

Andrew Ogles

Representative

TN

H.R. 978
119th CongressFeb 5th 2025
Superior National Forest Restoration Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

The "Superior National Forest Restoration Act of 2025" aims to facilitate mining operations in Minnesota's Superior National Forest by rescinding land withdrawal orders, expediting mine plan reviews, and reissuing canceled mineral leases with extended terms.

Pete Stauber
R

Pete Stauber

Representative

MN

H.R. 979
119th CongressFeb 5th 2025
AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

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
R

Gus Bilirakis

Representative

FL

H.R. 1037
119th CongressFeb 5th 2025
Voter Eligibility Verification Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

Mandates the prompt release of immigration status information to state officials for voter eligibility verification.

Beth Van Duyne
R

Beth Van Duyne

Representative

TX

H.R. 849
119th CongressJan 31st 2025
No Regulation Through Litigation Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

The "No Regulation Through Litigation Act of 2025" limits federal agencies' ability to use consent decrees to expand their authority and prevents the payment of attorney fees or litigation costs in settlements that lead to new regulations or guidance documents. It also defines "guidance document" and "regulation" for the purposes of the Act.

Michael Cloud
R

Michael Cloud

Representative

TX

H.R. 899
119th CongressJan 31st 2025
To terminate the Department of Education.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill terminates the Department of Education on December 31, 2026.

Thomas Massie
R

Thomas Massie

Representative

KY

H.R. 833
119th CongressJan 31st 2025
Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

The "Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025" establishes federal tax credits for individuals and corporations who contribute to scholarship granting organizations that provide scholarships for eligible students to attend elementary and secondary schools, while also protecting the autonomy of scholarship organizations and parental choice in education. The bill sets a volume cap on the total amount of tax credits that can be claimed annually and exempts these scholarships from gross income.

Adrian Smith
R

Adrian Smith

Representative

NE

H.R. 778
119th CongressJan 28th 2025
Safeguarding American Workers’ Benefits Act
IN COMMITTEE

The "Safeguarding American Workers Benefits Act" amends the tax code to require Social Security numbers for the Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit be issued to U.S. citizens or those authorized to work in the U.S., effective for tax years after 2025.

Clay Higgins
R

Clay Higgins

Representative

LA

H.R. 810
119th CongressJan 28th 2025
Personalized Care Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

The "Personalized Care Act of 2025" expands Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility and contribution limits, allows HSA funds to be used for a broader range of healthcare expenses including health sharing ministries, and reduces penalties for non-qualified distributions.

Chip Roy
R

Chip Roy

Representative

TX

H.R. 742
119th CongressJan 28th 2025
Protecting Resources Of Taxpayers to Eliminate Childhood Transgender Surgeries Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

The "PROTECTS Act of 2025" prohibits federal funds from being used for gender transition procedures for minors, with exceptions for certain medical conditions and genetic disorders.

Rich McCormick
R

Rich McCormick

Representative

GA

H.CON.RES. 4
119th CongressJan 28th 2025
Expressing the sense of Congress that tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies have historically provided and continue to provide critical benefits to the people and communities of the United States.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill recognizes the significant contributions of tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies to communities across the United States through charitable activities, volunteer work, and financial support for their members, and expresses Congressional support for their continued promotion.

Darin LaHood
R

Darin LaHood

Representative

IL

H.R. 471
119th CongressJan 23rd 2025
Fix Our Forests Act
HOUSE PASSED

The "Fix Our Forests Act" aims to reduce wildfire risks, improve forest health, and support communities by focusing on landscape-scale restoration, protecting wildland-urban interface areas, and enhancing transparency and technology in forest management. It also establishes a casualty assistance program for wildland firefighters and their families.

Bruce Westerman
R

Bruce Westerman

Representative

AR

H.R. 703
119th CongressJan 23rd 2025
Main Street Tax Certainty Act
IN COMMITTEE

The "Main Street Tax Certainty Act" permanently extends the deduction for qualified business income for taxable years starting after December 31, 2025.

Lloyd Smucker
R

Lloyd Smucker

Representative

PA

H.R. 645
119th CongressJan 23rd 2025
National Constitutional Carry Act
IN COMMITTEE

The "National Constitutional Carry Act" would allow any U.S. citizen who can legally possess a firearm to carry it in public in any state, regardless of state or local laws.

Thomas Massie
R

Thomas Massie

Representative

KY

H.R. 696
119th CongressJan 23rd 2025
End Unaccountable Amnesty Act
IN COMMITTEE

The "End Unaccountable Amnesty Act" aims to reform immigration laws by requiring congressional approval for Temporary Protected Status, modifying the handling of unaccompanied alien children, repealing cancellation of removal, restricting acceptable identification documents for air travel, and limiting the use of immigration parole.

Troy Nehls
R

Troy Nehls

Representative

TX

H.R. 710
119th CongressJan 23rd 2025
Regulation Decimation Act
IN COMMITTEE

The "Regulation Decimation Act" mandates that for every new regulation issued, agencies must repeal at least ten existing ones, ensuring the cost of new major rules does not exceed the cost of those repealed, while also requiring a review of existing rules to eliminate costly, ineffective, or outdated regulations.

David Taylor
R

David Taylor

Representative

OH