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H.R. 624
119th CongressJan 22nd 2025
Reining In Federal Licensing Enforcement Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

The "RIFLE Act of 2025" reforms the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) by modifying penalties for Federal firearms licensees, changing the process for license applications, and establishing formal inspection standards. It also limits the use of firearms purchaser information and provides opportunities to correct violations after acquiring a firearms business.

Tracey Mann
R

Tracey Mann

Representative

KS

H.J.RES. 28
119th CongressJan 22nd 2025
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to permanently set the number of Supreme Court justices at nine, requiring ratification by three-fourths of the states within seven years.

Dusty Johnson
R

Dusty Johnson

Representative

SD

H.R. 578
119th CongressJan 21st 2025
Sarah’s Law
IN COMMITTEE

Sarah's Law mandates the detention of aliens who are inadmissible or deportable due to visa issues, and who are charged with or convicted of offenses resulting in death or serious bodily injury, while also requiring the Department of Homeland Security to provide victims and their families with information about the alien's status and removal efforts.

Randy Feenstra
R

Randy Feenstra

Representative

IA

H.R. 569
119th CongressJan 21st 2025
Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

The Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025 amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to define who is "subject to U.S. jurisdiction" at birth for citizenship, specifying that it includes those born in the U.S. to parents who are citizens, legal permanent residents, or aliens lawfully serving in the armed forces, without impacting citizenship status prior to the Act.

Brian Babin
R

Brian Babin

Representative

TX

H.R. 30
119th CongressJan 16th 2025
Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act
HOUSE PASSED

This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to deem aliens convicted of or admitting to committing sex offenses, domestic violence, stalking, child abuse, or violating protection orders as inadmissible and deportable. It broadens the definition of crimes against children to include domestic violence, regardless of grant funding status.

Nancy Mace
R

Nancy Mace

Representative

SC

H.R. 556
119th CongressJan 16th 2025
Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

This bill ensures that hunters and anglers can continue using traditional lead ammunition and tackle on federal lands and waters, while allowing for restrictions only in specific areas where it's proven to harm wildlife populations, and in accordance with state regulations.

Robert Wittman
R

Robert Wittman

Representative

VA

H.R. 539
119th CongressJan 16th 2025
Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

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
R

W. Steube

Representative

FL

H.R. 513
119th CongressJan 16th 2025
Offshore Lands Authorities Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

The "Offshore Lands Authorities Act of 2025" nullifies specific Presidential actions withdrawing unleased offshore lands from mineral leasing and limits the President's authority to withdraw such lands in the future, requiring Congressional notification and approval for large-scale withdrawals.

Clay Higgins
R

Clay Higgins

Representative

LA

H.R. 404
119th CongressJan 15th 2025
Hearing Protection Act
IN COMMITTEE

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
R

Ben Cline

Representative

VA

H.R. 425
119th CongressJan 15th 2025
Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act
IN COMMITTEE

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
R

Warren Davidson

Representative

OH

H.R. 427
119th CongressJan 15th 2025
Interstate Commerce Simplification Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

The Interstate Commerce Simplification Act of 2025 amends existing law to broaden the definition of "solicitation of orders" to include activities that support order solicitation, regardless of additional business value. This clarification aims to simplify interstate commerce regulations.

Scott Fitzgerald
R

Scott Fitzgerald

Representative

WI

H.R. 28
119th CongressJan 14th 2025
Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025
HOUSE PASSED

This bill amends Title IX to prohibit schools receiving federal funds from allowing males to participate in female athletic programs, defining "sex" as determined at birth, while allowing males to train with female teams if it doesn't deprive females of opportunities or benefits. It also requires a study on the impact of male participation in female sports.

W. Steube
R

W. Steube

Representative

FL

H.R. 377
119th CongressJan 14th 2025
Regulation Reduction Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

The "Regulation Reduction Act of 2025" mandates that federal agencies repeal at least three existing regulations for every new one issued, ensuring that the cost of any new major regulation is offset by the cost savings from those repealed, aiming to reduce regulatory burden and costs.

Stephanie Bice
R

Stephanie Bice

Representative

OK

H.J.RES. 12
119th CongressJan 6th 2025
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to limit members of the House of Representatives to three terms and Senators to two terms, with specific provisions for partial terms. Terms served before the amendment's ratification would not be counted towards these limits, and the amendment must be ratified within seven years to be valid.

Ralph Norman
R

Ralph Norman

Representative

SC

H.R. 151
119th CongressJan 3rd 2025
Equal Representation Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Equal Representation Act mandates a citizenship question on the 2030 census and future censuses, and it excludes non-citizens from the population count used to determine congressional apportionment and electoral votes.

Charles (Chuck) Edwards
R

Charles (Chuck) Edwards

Representative

NC

H.R. 175
119th CongressJan 3rd 2025
Deport Alien Gang Members Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make alien gang members inadmissible and deportable, while also making them ineligible for asylum and other immigration relief. It mandates the detention of gang-affiliated aliens and requires annual reports to Congress.

Tom McClintock
R

Tom McClintock

Representative

CA

H.R. 45
119th CongressJan 3rd 2025
FIND Act
IN COMMITTEE

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
R

Jack Bergman

Representative

MI

H.R. 162
119th CongressJan 3rd 2025
First Amendment Accountability Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill allows citizens to sue federal employees (excluding the President and Vice President) who violate their First Amendment rights, with the possibility of attorney's fees awarded to the prevailing party.

Harriet Hageman
R

Harriet Hageman

Representative

WY