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119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 5978 
To direct the Comptroller General of the United States and the Secretary 
of the Treasury to investigate and report on foreign government pro-
grams that facilitate Federal tax evasion. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 7, 2025 
Mr. SELF introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee 
on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To direct the Comptroller General of the United States and 
the Secretary of the Treasury to investigate and report 
on foreign government programs that facilitate Federal 
tax evasion. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Foreign Remittance 
Accountability and Transparency Act’’. 
SEC. 2. STUDY AND REPORT. 
(a) STUDY.—The Comptroller General of the United 
States (hereinafter the ‘‘Comptroller General’’), in con-
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sultation with the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Sec-
retary’s delegate), shall conduct a study on foreign govern-
ment programs that facilitate Federal tax evasion. In con-
ducting the study, the Comptroller General shall— 
(1) identify foreign programs explicitly designed 
to support remittance transfers from individuals in 
the United States, 
(2) determine whether programs identified in 
paragraph (1) bypass the tax laws or reporting laws 
of the United States and whether such bypass is in-
tentional, and 
(3) identify the scope, financial volume, and 
policy implications of programs identified in para-
graph (1). 
(b) REPORT.—Not later than 180 days after the date 
of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall 
submit to Congress a report that contains— 
(1) the results of the study required by sub-
section (a), and 
(2) policy recommendations for enforcement or 
regulatory responses to such results. 
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119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 5979 
To require that any document pertaining to the immigration status of an 
individual that, in the determination of the Secretary, is to be carried 
or delivered by mail, by the United States Postal Service, shall include 
a trackable accountability measure. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 7, 2025 
Mr. SELF introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee 
on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and 
Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the 
Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within 
the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 
A BILL 
To require that any document pertaining to the immigration 
status of an individual that, in the determination of 
the Secretary, is to be carried or delivered by mail, 
by the United States Postal Service, shall include a 
trackable accountability measure. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Immigration Docu-
ment Delivery Accountability Act of 2025’’. 
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SEC. 2. IN GENERAL. 
Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment 
of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall, by 
rule, require that any document pertaining to the immi-
gration status of an individual that, in the determination 
of the Secretary, is to be carried or delivered by mail, by 
the United States Postal Service, shall include a trackable 
accountability measure that is— 
(1) a Postal Service barcode (or successive serv-
ice or marking) that enables tracking of each indi-
vidual document mailed. This accountability measure 
could be either a tracking number or 
(2) a requirement for a signature of the recipi-
ent on any mail including such document sent from 
any United States Citizenship and Immigration 
Services facility. 
This section does not apply in the case of a document pre-
sented to an individual in person. 
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I 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 597 
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to clarify and update 
the authority of the Food and Drug Administration to ensure national 
uniformity in the regulation of the labels, labeling, and advertising of 
companion animal pet food, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 21, 2025 
Mr. WOMACK (for himself, Mr. VALADAO, Mr. SMITH of Nebraska, Mr. HARD-
ER of California, and Mr. SCHMIDT) introduced the following bill; which 
was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
A BILL 
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to 
clarify and update the authority of the Food and Drug 
Administration to ensure national uniformity in the regu-
lation of the labels, labeling, and advertising of com-
panion animal pet food, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. 
(a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as the 
‘‘Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2025’’ or 
the ‘‘PURR Act of 2025’’. 
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SEC. 2. DESTRUCTION OF ADULTERATED, MISBRANDED, OR 
COUNTERFEIT 
TOBACCO 
PRODUCTS 
OF-
FERED FOR IMPORT. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 801(a) of the Federal 
Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 381(a)) is 
amended— 
(1) in the fourth sentence, by striking ‘‘or coun-
terfeit device’’ and inserting ‘‘, counterfeit device, or 
counterfeit tobacco product (as defined in section 
900)’’; and 
(2) by striking ‘‘drug or device’’ each place it 
appears in the seventh, eighth, ninth, and tenth sen-
tences and inserting ‘‘drug, device, or tobacco prod-
uct’’. 
(b) APPLICABILITY.—The amendments made by sub-
section (a) shall apply beginning on the date of enactment 
of this Act. 
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I 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 5987 
To amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure equitable access to Depart-
ment of Defense Education Activity schools for dependents of certain 
members of the reserve components performing active service. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 7, 2025 
Mr. VINDMAN (for himself and Mr. BACON) introduced the following bill; 
which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services 
A BILL 
To amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure equitable 
access to Department of Defense Education Activity 
schools for dependents of certain members of the reserve 
components performing active service. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Total Force Family 
Education Act’’. 
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I 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 5982 
To amend the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act to clarify that military 
retirement pay shall not be considered to be a social insurance payment. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 7, 2025 
Ms. STANSBURY introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
A BILL 
To amend the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act to 
clarify that military retirement pay shall not be consid-
ered to be a social insurance payment. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Veteran Benefits En-
hancement Act’’. 
SEC. 2. MILITARY RETIREMENT PAY. 
Section 4(a–1)(ii) of the Railroad Unemployment In-
surance Act (45 U.S.C. 354(a–1)(ii)) is amended by in-
serting after ‘‘any other social insurance payments under 
any law’’ the following: ‘‘(except for a qualified military 
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benefit (as defined in section 134(b) of title 26, United 
States Code))’’. 
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(10) 
SECRETARY.—The 
term 
‘‘Secretary’’ 
means the Secretary of Housing and Urban Develop-
ment. 
(11) SPECIFIED
PROGRAM.—For purposes of 
paragraph (3)(A)(ii), the term ‘‘specified program’’ 
means any of the following: 
(A) The Medicaid program established 
under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 
U.S.C. 1396 et seq.). 
(B) The State Children’s Health Insurance 
Program established under title XXI of the So-
cial Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397aa et seq.). 
(C) The supplemental security income ben-
efits program established under title XVI of the 
Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1381 et seq.). 
(D) The supplemental nutrition assistance 
program established under the Food and Nutri-
tion Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.). 
(E) The temporary assistance for needy 
families program established under part A of 
title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 
601 et seq.). 
(12) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ means— 
(A) each State of the United States; 
(B) the District of Columbia; 
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I 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 5997 
To amend title 38, United States Code, to make permanent certain programs 
that assist homeless veterans and other veterans with special needs, 
and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 10, 2025 
Ms. BROWNLEY (for herself and Ms. TLAIB) introduced the following bill; 
which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs 
A BILL 
To amend title 38, United States Code, to make permanent 
certain programs that assist homeless veterans and other 
veterans with special needs, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Helping Homeless Vet-
erans Act of 2025’’. 
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I 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 5985 
To amend section 214(g)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to 
remove the numerical limitation on nonimmigrant aliens issued a visa 
or otherwise provided status under section 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of such 
Act in the case of an alien who is employed at the Department of 
Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 7, 2025 
Ms. TLAIB (for herself, Ms. CLARKE of New York, Ms. SEWELL, and Mr. 
CARSON) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on the Judiciary 
A BILL 
To amend section 214(g)(5) of the Immigration and Nation-
ality Act to remove the numerical limitation on non-
immigrant aliens issued a visa or otherwise provided 
status under section 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of such Act in 
the case of an alien who is employed at the Department 
of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Expanding Health 
Care Providers for Veterans Act’’. 
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SEC. 2. ADMISSION OF NONIMMIGRANTS. 
(a) REMOVING NUMERICAL LIMITATION.—Section 
214(g)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 
U.S.C. 1184(g)(5)) is amended— 
(1) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘or’’ at 
the end; 
(2) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period 
at the end and inserting ‘‘; or’’; and 
(3) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(D) is employed (or has received an offer 
of employment) at the Department of Veterans 
Affairs or a State home (as defined in section 
101(19) of title 38, United States Code) recog-
nized and certified by the Secretary of Veterans 
Affairs.’’. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
subsection (a) shall take effect 6 months after the date 
of the enactment of this Act. 
(c) INAPPLICABILITY OF PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMA-
TION.—The Presidential Proclamation entitled ‘‘Restric-
tion on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers’’, dated 
September 19, 2025, or any substantially similar restric-
tion on the entry into the United States of aliens as non-
immigrants under section 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of the Im-
migration 
and 
Nationality 
Act 
(8 
U.S.C. 
1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b)) implemented via Executive order or 
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SEC. 2. ENSURING ACCESS TO DODEA SCHOOLS FOR CER-
TAIN MEMBERS OF THE RESERVE COMPO-
NENTS. 
Section 2164 of title 10, United States Code, is 
amended by adding at the end the following new sub-
section: 
‘‘(n) ELIGIBILITY
OF DEPENDENTS
OF CERTAIN 
MEMBERS OF THE RESERVE COMPONENTS.—(1) A de-
pendent of a member described in paragraph (2) shall be 
eligible to attend a school established under this section 
at the military installation that is the permanent station 
of such member and such dependent shall automatically 
be granted enrollment at such school at the request of 
such member if there is sufficient space in the school to 
accommodate the dependent. In the event there is not suf-
ficient space available at such school at the time the de-
pendent seeks to enroll, the dependent shall be placed on 
a wait-list for enrollment in the school. 
‘‘(2) A member described in this paragraph is a mem-
ber— 
‘‘(A) of a reserve component; 
‘‘(B) performing active service; and 
‘‘(C) pursuant to an order for accompanied per-
manent change of station.’’. 
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I 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 5988 
To amend section 2680 of title 18, United States Code, to provide for 
an exception to the Federal Tort Claims Act. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 7, 2025 
Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN (for herself, Ms. NORTON, Mr. FIELDS, Mr. 
MOULTON, Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, Ms. CRAIG, Mrs. MCIVER, Mr. CAR-
SON, Ms. TLAIB, Ms. CLARKE of New York, Mr. GREEN of Texas, and 
Ms. LEE of Pennsylvania) introduced the following bill; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on the Judiciary 
A BILL 
To amend section 2680 of title 18, United States Code, 
to provide for an exception to the Federal Tort Claims Act. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Ceasing Outrageous 
Restitution and Reimbursement Under President Trump 
Act’’ or the ‘‘CORRUPT Act’’. 
SEC. 2. EXCEPTION TO FEDERAL TORT CLAIMS ACT. 
Section 2680 of title 18, United States Code, is 
amended by adding at the end the following: 
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‘‘(o) Any claim brought by the President of the 
United States or a covered relative of such President dur-
ing the term for which such President shall have been 
elected. For the purposes of this subsection, a ‘covered rel-
ative’ means a spouse, child, sibling, or in-law of the Presi-
dent.’’. 
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I 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 5989 
To amend chapter 50 of title 10, United States Code, to require the Depart-
ment of Defense to operate a facility capable of processing identification 
and eligibility systems for members of the Armed Forces and their 
families near large metropolitan areas, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 7, 2025 
Mr. WIED (for himself and Mr. TIFFANY) introduced the following bill; which 
was referred to the Committee on Armed Services 
A BILL 
To amend chapter 50 of title 10, United States Code, to 
require the Department of Defense to operate a facility 
capable of processing identification and eligibility systems 
for members of the Armed Forces and their families 
near large metropolitan areas, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Supporting Troops’ 
Access to Recognition Services Act’’ or ‘‘STARS Act’’. 
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SEC. 2. REQUIREMENT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DE-
FENSE TO MAINTAIN IDENTIFICATION AND 
ELIGIBILITY FACILITIES WITHIN 30 MILES OF 
MAJOR METROPOLITAN AREAS. 
Chapter 50 of title 10, United States Code, is amend-
ed by adding at the end the following new section: 
‘‘§ 996. Requirements for locations of facilities pro-
viding identification and eligibility serv-
ices 
‘‘(a) REQUIREMENT.—The Secretary of Defense shall 
ensure that— 
‘‘(1) a covered identification and eligibility facil-
ity is located not more than a 30 mile distance from 
each metropolitan statistical area (as defined by the 
Director of the Office of Management and Budget) 
with a population of 300,000 or more according to 
the most recent United States census population es-
timates available; and 
‘‘(2) each such covered identification and eligi-
bility facility is open and staffed by at least one per-
son qualified to assist members of the armed forces 
and eligible dependents of such members with cov-
ered identification matters not less than two days 
per week during regular business hours. 
‘‘(b) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
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(4) APPLICATION.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—An implementing orga-
nization desiring an award under this sub-
section shall submit to the Secretary an applica-
tion that includes— 
(i) the geographic scope of the whole- 
home repairs program to be administered 
by the implementing organization, includ-
ing the plan to address need in any rural, 
suburban, or urban area within a jurisdic-
tion; 
(ii) a plan for selecting subrecipients, 
if applicable; 
(iii) how the implementing organiza-
tion plans to execute the coordination of 
Federal, State, and local home repair pro-
grams, including programs administered by 
the Department of Energy or the Depart-
ment of Agriculture, to increase efficiency 
and reduce redundancy; 
(iv) available data on the need for af-
fordable and quality housing within the ge-
ographic scope of the whole-home repairs 
program, and any plans to preserve afford-
ability through the term of the award; 
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‘‘(1) The term ‘covered identification and eligi-
bility facility’ means a physical location capable of 
assisting members of the armed forces and eligible 
dependents of members of the armed forces with 
covered identification matters. 
‘‘(2) The term ‘covered identification matters’ 
means matters relating to the Defense Enrollment 
Eligibility Reporting System and Real-Time Auto-
mated Personnel Identification System, or any suc-
cessor to either such system, including the issuance 
of appropriate identification related to each such 
system.’’. 
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SEC. 2. PROGRAMS ASSISTING HOMELESS VETERANS AND 
OTHER VETERANS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. 
(a) TREATMENT
FOR SERIOUSLY MENTALLY ILL 
AND HOMELESS VETERANS.—Section 2031 of such title 
is amended— 
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘(a)’’; and 
(2) by striking subsection (b). 
(b) HOUSING ASSISTANCE
FOR HOMELESS VET-
ERANS.—Section 2041 of such title is amended by striking 
subsection (c). 
(c) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR SUPPORTIVE SERV-
ICES
FOR VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILIES
IN 
PERMANENT HOUSING.—Section 2044(e)(1) of such title 
is amended by adding at the end the following new sub-
paragraph: 
‘‘(I) $420,000,000 for each fiscal year after fis-
cal year 2026.’’. 
(d) GRANT PROGRAM
FOR HOMELESS VETERANS 
WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.—Section 2061(d)(1) of such title 
is amended— 
(1) by striking ‘‘each of fiscal years 2007 
through 2024’’ and inserting ‘‘each fiscal year’’; and 
(2) by striking ‘‘such’’. 
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119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 5992 
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to implement automated systems 
with callback functionality for each customer service telephone line of 
the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 10, 2025 
Mr. CALVERT (for himself, Mr. VAN ORDEN, Mr. BARRETT, Mr. CISCOMANI, 
Mr. WEBSTER of Florida, and Ms. KING-HINDS) introduced the following 
bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs 
A BILL 
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to implement 
automated systems with callback functionality for each 
customer service telephone line of the Department of 
Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Stuck On Hold Act’’. 
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SEC. 2. IMPROVEMENTS REGARDING WAIT TIMES FOR 
CALLERS TO CERTAIN SERVICE TELEPHONE 
LINES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS 
AFFAIRS. 
(a) AUTOMATED SYSTEM.—Not later than one year 
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary 
of Veterans Affairs shall implement, for each covered line, 
an automated system that— 
(1) informs any caller to a covered line about 
the anticipated wait time, if any; and 
(2) automatically offers a callback to any such 
caller with an anticipated wait time of more than 10 
minutes. 
(b) GUIDANCE REGARDING CALLER WAIT TIMES.— 
The Secretary shall issue such guidance the Secretary de-
termines necessary to reduce the average wait time of a 
caller to a covered line to not more than 10 minutes. 
(c) COVERED LINE DEFINED.—In this section, the 
term ‘‘covered line’’ means a customer service telephone 
line of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Such term 
does not include— 
(1) the toll-free hotline for veterans provided by 
the Secretary under section 1720F(h) of title 38, 
United States Code; or 
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(2) a phone line for the emergency department 
of a health care facility of the Department. 
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