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No Free Rent for Freeloaders Act of 2025

Bill: 119-hr-115
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2025-01-03 in the House
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Employment and training programs
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Housing and community development funding
National and community service
Public housing

Summary:
action_date: 2025-01-03
text: 

No Free Rent for Freeloaders Act of 2025

This bill directs the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), on an annual basis, to

monitor the extent of noncompliance of public-housing tenants with certain community service and economic self-sufficiency requirements,

determine the aggregate amount provided in federal subsidies for all public-housing dwelling units that were occupied by noncompliant tenants, and

publish this amount in the Federal Register.

In each fiscal year, the amount as determined and published for the preceding fiscal year must be rescinded from funds made available for HUD's Management and Administration account.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-01-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, 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: 2025-01-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, 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: 2025-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-01-03
text: Introduced in House
Stopping Border Surges Act

Bill: 119-hr-116
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2025-01-03 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Administrative remedies
Border security and unlawful immigration
Child safety and welfare
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Department of Homeland Security
Detention of persons
Evidence and witnesses
Family relationships
Federal preemption
Foreign labor
Foreign language and bilingual programs
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Human rights
Human trafficking
Immigrant health and welfare
Immigration status and procedures
International law and treaties
Lawyers and legal services
Licensing and registrations
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2025-01-03
text: 

 Stopping Border Surges Act 

This bill modifies immigration law provisions relating to unaccompanied alien minors and to asylum seekers.

The bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to repatriate certain unaccompanied, inadmissible alien children, generally those not at risk of being trafficking victims nor having a fear of persecution. Currently, only inadmissible unaccompanied aliens from neighboring countries are subject to repatriation, and DHS has discretion whether to repatriate.

When the Department of Health and Human Services releases an unaccompanied child to an individual, it shall provide DHS with certain information about that individual, including Social Security number and immigration status.

The bill requires a stricter standard to find a credible fear of persecution and imposes additional rules on credible fear interviews.

If an alien is granted asylum because of fear of persecution in a country, the alien shall be deemed to have renounced asylum status by returning to that country, if there has been no change in the country's conditions.

The bill also (1) expands the definition of what constitutes a frivolous asylum application, (2) imposes additional limitations on eligibility for asylum, (3) shortens the deadline for applying for asylum, and (4) extends the time period an alien seeking asylum must wait before receiving employment authorization.

Any individual who knowingly and willfully makes materially false statements or uses fraudulent documents in asylum-related proceedings shall be fined or imprisoned up to 10 years, or both.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-01-03
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2025-01-03
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2025-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-01-03
text: Introduced in House
Fourth Amendment Restoration Act

Bill: 119-hr-117
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2025-01-03 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Evidence and witnesses
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Jurisdiction and venue
Law enforcement officers
Right of privacy
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2025-01-03
text: 

Fourth Amendment Restoration Act

This bill repeals the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (which authorizes various types of searches and surveillance for foreign intelligence purposes) and limits surveillance of U.S. citizens.

The bill requires that an officer of the U.S. government obtain a warrant for certain search and surveillance activities against a U.S. citizen, including (1) conducting electronic surveillance, (2) conducting physical searches of property under a U.S. citizen's exclusive control, or (3) targeting a U.S. citizen to acquire foreign intelligence information.

The bill provides for criminal penalties for a person who intentionally (1) violates these requirements without statutory authorization, or (2) discloses or uses information that the person knows (or has a reason to know) was obtained under color of law by methods that violate these requirements. 

Information about a U.S. citizen acquired under Executive Order 12333 (relating to intelligence gathering) or during surveillance of a non-U.S. citizen shall not be used against the U.S. citizen in any civil, criminal, or administrative proceeding or investigation. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-01-03
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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: 2025-01-03
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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: 2025-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-01-03
text: Introduced in House
No Federal Funds for Political Prosecutions Act

Bill: 119-hr-118
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2025-01-03 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Law enforcement administration and funding
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2025-01-03
text: 

No Federal Funds for Political Prosecutions Act

This bill specifies that no funds or property received through equitable sharing by a state or local law enforcement agency with the authority to prosecute a criminal case may be used to investigate or prosecute a current or former President or Vice President, or a candidate for the office of President.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-01-03
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2025-01-03
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2025-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-01-03
text: Introduced in House
To prohibit any entity that receives Federal funds from the COVID relief packages from mandating employees receive a COVID-19 vaccine, and for other purposes.

Bill: 119-hr-119
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2025-01-03 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2025-01-03
text: 
This bill prohibits any entity that receives specified COVID-19 relief funds from mandating that its employees receive COVID-19 vaccines. An entity that violates this prohibition must return the funding it received.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-01-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2025-01-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2025-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-01-03
text: Introduced in House
No Mandates Act

Bill: 119-hr-120
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2025-01-03 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2025-01-03
text: 

No Mandates Act

 
This bill prohibits federal agencies and certain entities that receive federal funding from requiring COVID-19 vaccinations.
 
Specifically, federal agencies may not issue rules, regulations, or guidance that require an individual to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. The bill also prohibits requiring a COVID-19 vaccination to access federal property and services or congressional grounds and services.
 
Additionally, an entity that received federal COVID-19 relief funds or receives other federal funds after this bill's enactment may not require a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of providing any service to an individual.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-01-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and Energy and Commerce, 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: 2025-01-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and Energy and Commerce, 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: 2025-01-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and Energy and Commerce, 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: 2025-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-01-03
text: Introduced in House
No Vaccine Passports Act

Bill: 119-hr-121
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2025-01-03 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Government information and archives
Health information and medical records
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2025-01-03
text: 

No Vaccine Passports Act

 
This bill prohibits certain actions related to vaccine passports and proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
 
Specifically, a federal agency may not issue a vaccine passport, vaccine pass, or other standardized documentation for the purpose of certifying the COVID-19 vaccination status of a U.S. citizen to a third party, or otherwise publish or share any COVID-19 vaccination record of a U.S. citizen or similar health information.
 
 Additionally, proof of COVID-19 vaccination shall not be required to access federal or congressional property or services. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-01-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on 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: 2025-01-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on 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: 2025-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-01-03
text: Introduced in House
Original LAW Act

Bill: 119-hr-122
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Introduced: 2025-01-03 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Housing finance and home ownership
Labor standards
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2025-01-03
text: 

Original Living American Wage Act or the Original LAW Act

This bill increases the federal minimum wage according to a formula specified in the bill.

First, the bill increases the minimum hourly wage to $10.59 beginning on January 1, 2026, and increases the minimum hourly wage by $4 annually from January 1, 2027, through January 1, 2030.

Next, beginning on January 1, 2031, the Department of Labor shall increase the minimum hourly wage every seven years according to a specified formula. 

The formula establishes the minimum hourly wage as the wage sufficient for a person working 1,799 hours per year (approximately 35 hours per week) to earn an annual income that is 40% higher than the federal supplemental poverty threshold for a renter family of four, with two children under the age of 18, as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the preceding year. However, if this formula results in a reduction, the minimum hourly wage may not be lowered. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-01-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
action_date: 2025-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-01-03
text: Introduced in House
Improving Science in Chemical Assessments Act

Bill: 119-hr-123
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2025-01-03 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
action_date: 2025-01-03
text: 

Improving Science in Chemical Assessments Act

 
This bill modifies procedures related to specified chemical assessments performed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Specifically, chemical hazard identification and dose response assessments must be performed by the appropriate EPA program office (they are currently performed by the Integrated Risk Information System program).
 
Additionally, the bill requires the EPA to establish a steering committee to ensure there is no duplication of effort by relevant program offices in conducting covered assessments.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-01-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2025-01-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2025-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-01-03
text: Introduced in House
Byron Nash Renal Medullary Carcinoma Awareness Act of 2023

Bill: 119-hr-124
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Introduced: 2025-01-03 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Health promotion and preventive care
Medicaid

Summary:
action_date: 2025-01-03
text: 

Byron Nash Renal Medullary Carcinoma Awareness Act of 

2023 [
sic
]

This bill allows states to receive federal payment under Medicaid for 50% of their costs for providing education on the risk of renal medullary carcinoma to individuals with sickle cell disease. (Renal medullary carcinoma is a rare kidney disease usually found in individuals with the sickle cell trait.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-01-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2025-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-01-03
text: Introduced in House
Limiting Emergency Powers Act of 2025

Bill: 119-hr-125
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2025-01-03 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Abortion
Health programs administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2025-01-03
text: 

Limiting Emergency Powers Act of 2025

This bill terminates any national emergency declared by the President 30 days after the declaration unless a joint resolution affirming the declaration is enacted. All national emergency declarations expire after two years unless the President requests a renewal and a joint resolution affirming the renewal is enacted.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-01-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2025-01-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Rules, 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: 2025-01-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Rules, 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: 2025-01-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Rules, 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: 2025-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-01-03
text: Introduced in House
Original Students Voicing Opinions in Today’s Elections (VOTE) Act

Bill: 119-hr-126
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Introduced: 2025-01-03 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2025-01-03
text: 

Original Students Voicing Opinions in Today's Elections (VOTE) Act

This bill directs the Election Assistance Commission to carry out a pilot program providing funds, during FY2025, to local educational agencies (LEAs) for initiatives that provide 12th graders with voter registration information.

LEAs must consult with their state and local election officials in developing the initiatives.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-01-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2025-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-01-03
text: Introduced in House
Fentanyl is a WMD Act

Bill: 119-hr-128
Sponsor: Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4]
Introduced: 2025-01-03 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management

Summary:
action_date: 2025-01-03
text: 

Fentanyl is a WMD Act

This bill requires the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office of the Department of Homeland Security to treat illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-01-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
action_date: 2025-01-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
action_date: 2025-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-01-03
text: Introduced in House
Abolish the ATF Act

Bill: 119-hr-129
Sponsor: Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4]
Introduced: 2025-01-03 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Department of Justice
Executive agency funding and structure

Summary:
action_date: 2025-01-03
text: 

Abolish the ATF Act

 
This bill abolishes the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-01-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2025-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-01-03
text: Introduced in House
Trust the Science Act

Bill: 119-hr-130
Sponsor: Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4]
Introduced: 2025-01-03 in the House
Policy area: Animals

Summary:
action_date: 2025-01-03
text: 

Trust the Science Act

 
This bill directs the Department of the Interior to remove protections for the gray wolf under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA). Specifically, the bill requires Interior to reissue the final rule titled 
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removing the Gray Wolf (Canis lupus) From the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife
 and published on November 3, 2020.
 
The rule removed the gray wolf in the lower 48 United States, except for the Mexican wolf (
C. l. baileyi
) subspecies, from the endangered and threatened species list. However, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California vacated the rule on February 10, 2022. As a result, the gray wolf reattained the protection status it had prior to the rule's promulgation. 
 
The bill also prohibits the reissuance of the rule from being subject to judicial review.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-01-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2025-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2025-01-03
text: Introduced in House