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DHS Biodetection Improvement Act

Bill: 119-hr-706
Sponsor: Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5]
Introduced: 2025-01-23 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Chemical and biological weapons
Congressional oversight
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Public contracts and procurement
Research and development

Summary:
action_date: 2025-01-23
text: 

DHS Biodetection Improvement Act

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to assess how it has utilized Department of Energy national laboratories and sites for research and development in carrying out DHS missions and to report to Congress a strategy for how DHS will conduct biodetection research and development in coordination with such laboratories and sites.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-03-12
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2025-03-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2025-03-11
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: 3/10/2025 CR H1046-1047)
action_date: 2025-03-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: 3/10/2025 CR H1046-1047)
action_date: 2025-03-11
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1126)
action_date: 2025-03-10
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Green (TN) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
action_date: 2025-03-10
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 706.
action_date: 2025-03-10
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1046-1048)
action_date: 2025-03-10
text: Mr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2025-01-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
action_date: 2025-01-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
action_date: 2025-01-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-01-23
text: Introduced in House
Deport Illegal Voters Act of 2025

Bill: 119-hr-707
Sponsor: Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5]
Introduced: 2025-01-23 in the House
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
action_date: 2025-01-23
text: 

Deport Illegal Voters Act of 2025

This bill increases immigration restrictions for non-U.S. nationals (
aliens 
under federal law) who vote in violation of a federal, state, or local constitutional provision, statute, ordinance, or regulation. Specifically, the bill adds such an act to the list of aggravated felonies that are grounds for deportation and inadmissibility.

Under current law, this act is generally grounds for deportation and inadmissibility. However, an exception exists for individuals who, in addition to other requirements, reasonably believed at the time of such act that they were citizens.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-01-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2025-01-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-01-23
text: Introduced in House
National Training Center for Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act

Bill: 119-hr-709
Sponsor: Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5]
Introduced: 2025-01-23 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2025-01-23
text: 

National Training Center for Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) to establish training and qualification standards for counter-unmanned aircraft systems, commonly referred to as counter-drone systems.

Specifically, DHS and DOJ, in coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration, must establish standards for initial and recurrent training programs or certifications for individuals seeking to operate counter-drone detection and mitigation systems, equipment, or technology.

Further, DOJ, in coordination with DHS's Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, may provide training related to counter-drone systems, including detecting, identifying, monitoring, tracking, disrupting, and seizing control of drones. DOJ may establish or designate one or more facilities or training centers to provide such training related to counter-drone systems.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-01-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2025-01-23
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
action_date: 2025-01-23
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
action_date: 2025-01-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-01-23
text: Introduced in House
Regulation Decimation Act

Bill: 119-hr-710
Sponsor: Rep. Taylor, David [R-OH-2]
Introduced: 2025-01-23 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Congressional oversight
Government information and archives

Summary:
action_date: 2025-01-23
text: 

Regulation Decimation Act

This bill requires federal agencies to repeal certain existing rules prior to issuing a new rule.

Specifically, the bill prohibits an agency from issuing a rule that imposes a cost or responsibility on a nongovernmental person or a state or local government unless it repeals ten or more related rules.

Additionally, an agency may not issue a major rule that imposes such a cost or responsibility unless (1) the agency has repealed ten or more related rules, and (2) the cost of the new rule is less than or equal to the cost of the rules being repealed. A 
major rule
 is a rule that has resulted in or is likely to result in (1) an annual economic effect of at least $100 million; (2) a major increase in costs or prices for consumers, individual industries, government agencies, or geographic regions; or (3) significant adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, productivity, or innovation.

Any such repealed rule must be published in the Federal Register.

This bill does not apply to a rule or major rule that (1) relates to an internal agency policy or practice, (2) relates to procurement, or (3) is being revised to be less burdensome to decrease requirements imposed or compliance costs.

Additionally, each federal agency must submit to Congress and the Office of Management and Budget a report that includes a review of each rule of the agency and that identifies whether each rule is costly, ineffective, duplicative, or outdated.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-01-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
action_date: 2025-01-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
action_date: 2025-01-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-01-23
text: Introduced in House
FAIR Act of 2025

Bill: 119-hr-711
Sponsor: Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7]
Introduced: 2025-01-23 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Congressional oversight
Due process and equal protection
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Public contracts and procurement
Racial and ethnic relations
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2025-01-23
text: 

Fairness, Anti-discrimination and Individual Rights Act of 2025 or FAIR Act of 2025

This bill prohibits the federal government and federally funded entities from discriminating against, or giving preference to, any person or group on the basis of race, color, or national origin with respect to contracts, employment, or other relevant activities. Federal agencies must review and modify their policies to conform with the bill's requirements. The bill also provides a private right of action for violations.

The bill defines 
preference
 as an advantage of any kind, including quotas, set-asides, numerical goals, timetables, or other numerical objectives.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-01-23
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Education and Workforce, and House Administration, 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.
action_date: 2025-01-23
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Education and Workforce, and House Administration, 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.
action_date: 2025-01-23
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Education and Workforce, and House Administration, 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.
action_date: 2025-01-23
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Education and Workforce, and House Administration, 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.
action_date: 2025-01-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-01-23
text: Introduced in House
Child and Animal Abuse Detection and Reporting Act

Bill: 119-hr-712
Sponsor: Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]
Introduced: 2025-01-23 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Crimes against animals and natural resources
Crimes against children
Criminal justice information and records
Domestic violence and child abuse
Government information and archives

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-01-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
action_date: 2025-01-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-01-23
text: Introduced in House
Preventing Financial Exploitation in Higher Education Act

Bill: 119-hr-713
Sponsor: Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24]
Introduced: 2025-01-23 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Education programs funding
Government lending and loan guarantees
Higher education
Student aid and college costs

Summary:
action_date: 2025-01-23
text: 

Preventing Financial Exploitation in Higher Education Act

This bill establishes financial penalties for institutions of higher education (IHEs) with endowments of $2.5 billion or more that have specified percentages of current and former students who default, are delinquent, or underpay on their federal student loans. The bill also imposes an increased excise tax on net investment income of certain IHEs that increase tuition beyond certain levels.

Specifically, the bill requires such an IHE to pay penalties to the Department of Education based on the IHE's

cohort default rate (the percentage of how many borrowers default on their federal student loans in a fiscal year),

cohort delinquency rate (the percentage of borrowers who are between 31- and 360-days past-due on their federal student loans), and

cohort underpayment rate (the percentage of borrowers who are making regular payments on their federal student loans, are neither delinquent nor in default on those loans, but for whom the outstanding balances on their loans exceed the sum of the original loan balances).

For example, for FY2025, an IHE with a cohort default rate of 11% or more must pay a penalty in an amount equal to 30% of the total outstanding balance of principal and interest due on all federal student loans.

The bill also imposes an increased excise tax equal to 25% of the net investment income of an IHE with an endowment of $2.5 billion or more that charges tuition exceeding the inflation adjustment base amount for the taxable year.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-01-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
action_date: 2025-01-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
action_date: 2025-01-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-01-23
text: Introduced in House
Jobs Now Act of 2025

Bill: 119-hr-714
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]
Introduced: 2025-01-23 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Community life and organization
Congressional oversight
Employee hiring
Employment and training programs
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
State and local government operations
Unemployment

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-01-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
action_date: 2025-01-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-01-23
text: Introduced in House
BNA Fairness Act

Bill: 119-hr-715
Sponsor: Rep. Womack, Steve [R-AR-3]
Introduced: 2025-01-23 in the House
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2025-01-23
text: 

BNA Fairness Ac
t

This bill excludes from gross income (for federal income tax purposes) the basic needs allowance received by eligible members of the Armed Forces.

Under current law, members of the Armed Forces may be eligible to receive the basic needs allowance (additional monthly payment) if (1) they have completed initial training, (2) they have at least one dependent, and (3) their total household income does not exceed 200% of the federal poverty level (based on the location and number of individuals in the household). Further, under current law, certain qualified military benefits may be excluded from gross income. However, the basic needs allowance is not included within the definition of 
qualified military benefits
 and must be included in gross income for federal tax purposes.

Under the bill, the definition of 
qualified military benefits
 that may be excluded from gross income is expanded to include the basic needs allowance.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-01-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2025-01-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-01-23
text: Introduced in House
Fill the Lake Act

Bill: 119-hr-716
Sponsor: Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1]
Introduced: 2025-01-23 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Lakes and rivers
Montana
Water use and supply

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-01-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2025-01-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-01-23
text: Introduced in House
Wildlife Movement Through Partnerships Act of 2025

Bill: 119-hr-717
Sponsor: Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1]
Introduced: 2025-01-23 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Department of the Interior
Executive agency funding and structure
Federal officials
Geography and mapping
Government information and archives
Intergovernmental relations
Mammals
Research administration and funding
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-01-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2025-01-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-01-23
text: Introduced in House
Public Lands in Public Hands Act

Bill: 119-hr-718
Sponsor: Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1]
Introduced: 2025-01-23 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Intergovernmental relations
Land transfers

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-02-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
action_date: 2025-01-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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.
action_date: 2025-01-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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.
action_date: 2025-01-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-01-23
text: Introduced in House
No Abortion Coverage for Medicaid Act

Bill: 119-hr-719
Sponsor: Rep. Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2]
Introduced: 2025-01-24 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Abortion
Child health
Medicaid
Poverty and welfare assistance

Summary:
action_date: 2025-01-24
text: 

No Abortion Coverage for Medicaid Act

This bill prohibits the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from approving experimental, pilot, or demonstration projects under Medicaid (also known as Section 1115 Demonstrations) if the project provides federal financial assistance for abortions or for health benefits that include abortions, including expenses for related travel or lodging.

The bill's restrictions do not apply to abortions in the cases of rape or incest; treatments to address life-threatening physical disorders, injuries, or illnesses; or treatments for miscarriages or ectopic pregnancies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-01-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2025-01-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-01-24
text: Introduced in House
Protecting Life in Health Savings Accounts Act

Bill: 119-hr-720
Sponsor: Rep. Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2]
Introduced: 2025-01-24 in the House
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2025-01-24
text: 

Protecting Life in Health Savings Accounts Act

This bill excludes expenses paid for an abortion from qualified medical expenses eligible for reimbursement from certain tax-exempt savings accounts. (Some exceptions apply.)

Under the bill, amounts paid for an abortion, other than an excluded abortion, are not qualified medical expenses eligible for reimbursement from a health savings account, Archer medical savings account, health flexible spending arrangement, health reimbursement arrangement, or retiree health account.

The bill defines 
excluded abortion
 as any abortion (1) related to a pregnancy that is the result of rape or incest; or (2) performed because a woman is suffering from a physical disorder, injury, or illness (including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself) that would, as certified by a physician, place the woman in danger of death if an abortion were not performed.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-01-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2025-01-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-01-24
text: Introduced in House
Performing Artist Tax Parity Act of 2025

Bill: 119-hr-721
Sponsor: Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16]
Introduced: 2025-01-24 in the House
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2025-01-24
text: 

Performing Artist Tax Parity Act of 2025

This bill increases the income limit and makes other modifications to the above-the-line tax deduction for business expenses of qualified performing artists. (Above-the-line deductions are subtracted from gross income to calculate adjusted gross income.)

Under current law, a 
qualified performing artist
 (who may deduct certain business expenses from gross income) is defined as an individual who (1) performs services in the performing arts as an employee for at least two employers during the tax year and receives at least $200 from each employer (minimum payment), (2) has business deductions attributable to such services exceeding 10% of the gross income received from such services, and (3) has adjusted gross income of $16,000 or less.

The bill modifies the definition of a 
qualified performing artist
 (for purposes of the business expense deduction) to eliminate the $16,000 adjusted gross income limitation and increase the minimum payment amount to $500 (adjusted for inflation beginning in 2026).

However, under the bill, the tax deduction for business expenses of qualified performing artists phases out for individuals with gross income exceeding $100,000 (or $200,000 for joint filers) such that the tax deduction completely phases out for individuals with gross income exceeding $120,000 (or $240,000 for joint filers). (The phase-out threshold is adjusted for inflation beginning in 2026.)

Finally, the bill provides that commissions paid to a manager or agent by a qualified performing artist are deductible business expenses.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-01-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2025-01-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-01-24
text: Introduced in House
Life at Conception Act

Bill: 119-hr-722
Sponsor: Rep. Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7]
Introduced: 2025-01-24 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Abortion
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Genetics

Summary:
action_date: 2025-01-24
text: 

Life at Conception Act 
 
 
This bill declares that the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human being at all stages of life, including the moment of fertilization, cloning, or other moment at which an individual comes into being. 
 
Nothing in this bill shall be construed to authorize the prosecution of any woman for the death of her unborn child. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-01-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2025-01-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-01-24
text: Introduced in House