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I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 406 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 15, 2025 Mr. Yakym (for himself and Ms. Scholten ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce A BILL To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education, as a condition of participation in programs under title IV of such Act, to include a prohibition of antisemitic conduct in all documents relating to student or employee conduct.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Promote Restoring Order To End Campus Targeting of Jewish Students and Faculty Act or the PROTECT Jewish Student and Faculty Act . 2. Prohibition of antisemitic conduct Section 487(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1094(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (30) The institution will include, in all documents and other resources relating to student or employee conduct on campus— (A) a definition of antisemitism which states that— (i) antisemitism is a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews; and (ii) rhetorical and physical manifestations of antisemitism may be directed toward— (I) Jewish or non-Jewish individuals, including the property of such individuals; and (II) Jewish community institutions and religious facilities; and (B) a statement that antisemitic conduct is prohibited on campus, and that such conduct— (i) by a student may result in the expulsion of the student from the institution; and (ii) by an employee may result in the termination of the employee’s employment at the institution. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 407 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 15, 2025 Ms. DelBene (for herself, Mr. Beyer , Mr. Panetta , Mr. Schneider , Ms. Chu , Mr. Larson of Connecticut , Ms. Sewell , Mr. Horsford , Ms. Salinas , Mr. Larsen of Washington , and Mr. Kennedy of New York ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs , 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 A BILL To exclude the imposition of duties and import quotas from the authorities provided to the President under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Prevent Tariff Abuse Act . 2. Prohibition on the imposition of import duties and quotas from presidential authorities under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act Section 203 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1702 ) is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following: (c) The authority granted to the President by this section does not include the authority to impose duties, tariff-rate quotas, or other quotas on articles entering the United States. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 408 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 15, 2025 Mr. Arrington introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To nullify the Presidential memoranda on the withdrawal of certain areas of the outer Continental Shelf from oil or natural gas leasing.

1. Nullification of Presidential memoranda on the withdrawal of certain areas of the outer Continental Shelf The following Presidential memoranda shall have no force or effect: (1) The Presidential Memorandum of January 6, 2025, titled Memorandum on the Withdrawal of Certain Areas of the United States Outer Continental Shelf from Oil or Natural Gas Leasing (relating to the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic, and Pacific areas). (2) The Presidential Memorandum of January 6, 2025, titled Memorandum on the Withdrawal of Certain Areas of the United States Outer Continental Shelf from Oil or Natural Gas Leasing (relating to the Northern Bering Sea Climate Resilience Area).
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 409 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 15, 2025 Mr. Auchincloss (for himself, Mr. Lawler , and Mr. McGovern ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow employers to deduct certain transportation fringe benefits.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supporting Transit Commutes Act . 2. Deduction allowed for certain transportation fringe benefits provided by employers (a) In general Section 274(l) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3) and inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph: (2) Exception for certain transportation fringe benefits (A) In general Paragraph (1) shall not apply to so much of any qualified transportation fringe described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of section 132(f)(1) as does not exceed the limitation described in section 132(f)(2)(A). (B) Reduced deduction in case of benefits provided under salary reduction agreements In the case of any qualified transportation fringe with respect to which the employee may elect between receiving such fringe and receiving an amount directly in cash, subparagraph (A) shall be applied by substituting 50 percent of so much for so much . . (b) Conforming amendment Section 274(l)(3) of such Code, as redesignated by subsection (a), is amended— (1) by striking this subsection and inserting paragraph (1) , and (2) by inserting for qualified bicycle commuting reimbursement after Exception in the heading thereof. (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid or incurred after the date of the enactment of this Act, in taxable years ending after such date.
IB 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 410 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To extend the Alaska Native Vietnam era veterans land allotment program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act of 2025 . 2. Extension of the Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Program Section 1119(b)(3)(B) of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act ( 43 U.S.C. 1629g–1(b)(3)(B) ) is amended by striking 5-year period and inserting 10-year period .

Passed the House of Representatives July 14, 2025. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 410 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 15, 2025 Mr. Begich introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To extend the Alaska Native Vietnam era veterans land allotment program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act of 2025 . 2. Extension of the Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Program Section 1119(b)(3)(B) of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act ( 43 U.S.C. 1629g–1(b)(3)(B) ) is amended by striking 5-year period and inserting 10-year period .
IIB 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 410 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 15, 2025 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources AN ACT To extend the Alaska Native Vietnam era veterans land allotment program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act of 2025 . 2. Extension of the Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Program Section 1119(b)(3)(B) of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act ( 43 U.S.C. 1629g–1(b)(3)(B) ) is amended by striking 5-year period and inserting 10-year period .

Passed the House of Representatives July 14, 2025. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 153 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 410 [Report No. 119–188] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 15, 2025 Mr. Begich introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources July 10, 2025 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To extend the Alaska Native Vietnam era veterans land allotment program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act of 2025 . 2. Extension of the Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Program Section 1119(b)(3)(B) of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act ( 43 U.S.C. 1629g–1(b)(3)(B) ) is amended by striking 5-year period and inserting 10-year period .

July 10, 2025 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 412 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 15, 2025 Mr. Bergman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To authorize the Bay Mills Indian Community of the State of Michigan to convey land and interests in land owned by the Tribe.

1. Land and interests of the Bay Mills Indian Community of Michigan (a) In General Subject to subsections (b) and (c), notwithstanding any other provision of law (including regulations), the Bay Mills Indian Community of Michigan (including any agent or instrumentality of the Tribe) (referred to in this section as the Tribe ), may transfer, lease, encumber, or otherwise convey, without further authorization or approval, all or any part of the Tribe’s interest in any real property that is not held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Tribe. (b) Effect of section Nothing in this section is intended to authorize the Tribe to transfer, lease, encumber, or otherwise convey, any lands, or any interest in any lands, that are held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Tribe. (c) Liability The United States shall not be held liable to any party (including the Tribe or any agent or instrumentality of the Tribe) for any term of, or any loss resulting from the term of any transfer, lease, encumbrance, or conveyance of land made pursuant to this Act unless the United States or an agent or instrumentality of the United States is a party to the transaction or the United States would be liable pursuant to any other provision of law. This subsection shall not apply to land transferred or conveyed by the Tribe to the United States to be held in trust for the benefit of the Tribe.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 413 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 15, 2025 Mrs. Bice (for herself, Ms. Sánchez , Mr. Feenstra , Ms. Houlahan , Mr. Moolenaar , Mr. Nunn of Iowa , Mr. Torres of New York , and Mr. Magaziner ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to index dependent care assistance programs to inflation.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Combating High Inflation Limiting Daycare Act of 2025 or the CHILD Act of 2025 . 2. Increased maximum contribution to dependent care assistance programs (a) In general Section 129(a)(2)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking $5,000 ($2,500 and inserting $10,000 ($5,000 . (b) Cost-of-Living adjustment Section 129 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (f) Inflation adjustment (1) In general Each dollar amount in this section shall be increased by an amount equal to— (A) such dollar amount, multiplied by (B) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which such taxable year begins, determined by substituting calendar year 2023 for calendar year 2016 in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. (2) Rounding If any increase under paragraph (1) is not a multiple of $50, such increase shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $50. . (c) Removing deadwood Section 129(a)(2) of such Code is amended by striking subparagraph (D). (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to calendar years beginning after December 31, 2024.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 415 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 15, 2025 Mr. Boyle of Pennsylvania introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration A BILL To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit individuals holding Federal office from directly soliciting contributions to or on behalf of any political committee under such Act, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Act . 2. Prohibiting direct solicitation of campaign contributions or funds for Federal election activity by Federal officeholders (a) Prohibition Section 323(e) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 ( 52 U.S.C. 30125(e) ) is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (4) as paragraphs (3) through (5), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph: (2) Prohibiting direct solicitations for Federal election purposes by Federal officeholders (A) Prohibition In addition to the prohibitions on soliciting funds set forth under paragraph (1), an individual holding Federal office shall not solicit funds directly from any person— (i) for or on behalf of any political committee; or (ii) for or on behalf of any person for use for Federal election activity (as defined in section 301(20)). (B) Rule of construction regarding participation in fundraising events Nothing in this paragraph may be construed to prohibit an individual holding Federal office from participating in a fundraising event, including planning or attending the event, speaking at the event, or serving as a featured guest at the event, so long as the individual does not engage in any written or verbal solicitation of funds in connection with the event. . (b) Conforming amendment relating to attendance at State and local political party fundraising events Section 323(e)(4) of such Act ( 52 U.S.C. 30125(e)(4) ), as redesignated by subsection (a)(1), is amended— (1) by striking Notwithstanding paragraph (1) or subsection (b)(2)(C), and inserting Notwithstanding paragraph (1), paragraph (2), or subsection (b)(2)(C), ; and (2) by striking the period at the end and inserting the following: , so long as, in the case of an individual holding Federal office, the individual does not engage in any written or verbal solicitation of funds in connection with the event. . 3. Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to solicitations made on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 416 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 15, 2025 Mr. Cline (for himself, Mr. Higgins of Louisiana , Mr. Ellzey , Mr. Brecheen , and Mr. Green of Tennessee ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to close the nominal benefits loophole.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Welfare for the Wealthy Act of 2025 . 2. Amendment Section 5(a) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2014(a) ) is amended to read as follows: No household shall be eligible to receive benefits pursuant to this section if it does not meet the income and resource criteria under subsections (c) and (g). . 3. Effective date; application of amendment (a) Effective date Except as provided in subsection (b), this Act and the amendment made by this Act shall take effect 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Application of amendment The amendment made by this Act shall not apply with respect to certification periods that begin before the effective date of this Act.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 417 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 15, 2025 Mr. Cline (for himself, Mr. Cloud , and Mr. Ogles ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To prohibit the use of United States contributions to the United Nations to support the iVerify tool developed by the United Nations Development Programme, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the End U.N. Censorship Act . 2. Prohibition (a) In general No Federal funds made available to the Department of State or any other department or agency may be used— (1) to develop, implement, or otherwise support the iVerify tool developed by the United Nations Development Programme; (2) for any other effort that seeks to label speech or expression as mal-, mis-, or dis-information; (3) to make any voluntary contributions to the United Nations or any entity of the United Nations that— (A) fund, implement, develop, or otherwise support the iVerify platform or any similar platform; or (B) otherwise support initiatives that seek to label speech or expression as mal-, mis-, or disinformation; or (4) to make any contribution to any other international organization for the purposes of funding, implementing, developing, or otherwise supporting the iVerify platform or any similar effort that seeks to label speech or expression as mal-, mis-, or disinformation. (b) Rescission Any amounts withheld pursuant to this section— (1) shall be permanently rescinded as of the date on which the Secretary makes the determination described in subsection (a)(1); (2) shall be deposited in the general fund of the Treasury; and (3) shall not be considered arrears to be repaid to the United Nations or any entity of the United Nations.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 418 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 15, 2025 Mr. Cline (for himself, Mr. Golden of Maine , Ms. Hageman , Mr. Ellzey , Mr. Crenshaw , Mr. Brecheen , Mr. Fitzgerald , and Mr. Green of Tennessee ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To require the head of an agency to issue and sign any rule issued by that agency, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act . 2. Rulemaking requirements (a) Approval required (1) Rules promulgated by Senate confirmed appointee Except as provided in paragraph (3), any rule promulgated under section 553 of title 5, United States Code, shall be issued and signed by an individual appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. (2) Initiation of Rulemaking and regulatory agenda Except as provided in paragraph (3), any rule initiated under section 553 of title 5, United States Code, shall be initiated by a senior appointee. (3) Exception Paragraph (1) or (2) does not apply if the head of an agency— (A) determines, on a nondelegable basis, that compliance with the relevant paragraph would impede public safety or security; (B) submits to the Administrator a notification disclosing the reasons for the exemption; and (C) publishes such notification, consistent with public safety, security, and privacy interests, in the Federal Register. (b) Oversight (1) Agency compliance The head of each agency shall ensure that the issuance of any agency rule promulgated under section 553 of title 5, United States Code, adheres to the requirements of this section. (2) OIRA guidance and compliance The Administrator shall provide guidance on the implementation of and shall monitor agency compliance with this section. (c) Rules of construction This section may not be construed to impair or otherwise affect the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) Administrator The term Administrator means the Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). (2) Agency The term agency has the meaning given that term under section 551 of title 5, United States Code. (3) Rule The term rule has the meaning given that term in section 551 of title 5, United States Code, and does not include any rule of agency organization, procedure, or practice that does not substantially affect the rights or obligations of non-agency parties. (4) Senior appointee The term senior appointee means an individual appointed by the President, or performing the functions and duties of an office that requires appointment by the President, or a non-career member of the Senior Executive Service (or equivalent agency system).
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 419 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 15, 2025 Mr. Cline (for himself, Mr. Bergman , Mr. Ogles , and Mr. Higgins of Louisiana ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend section 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to ensure that efforts to engage in espionage or technology transfer are considered in visa issuance, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting America From Spies Act . 2. Expanding inadmissibility on security and related grounds (a) In general Section 212(a)(3)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(3)(A) ) is amended to read as follows: (A) In general Any alien is inadmissible if a consular officer, an immigration officer, the Secretary of Homeland Security, or the Attorney General knows, or has reasonable ground to believe, that the alien— (i) engages, has engaged, or will engage in any activity— (I) in violation of any law of the United States relating to espionage or sabotage; or (II) that would violate any law of the United States relating to espionage or sabotage if the activity occurred in the United States; (ii) engages, has engaged, or will engage in any activity in violation or evasion of any law prohibiting the export from the United States of goods, technology, or sensitive information; (iii) seeks to enter the United States to engage solely, principally, or incidentally in any other unlawful activity; (iv) seeks to enter the United States to engage solely, principally, or incidentally in any activity a purpose of which is the opposition to, or the control or overthrow of, the Government of the United States by force, violence, or other unlawful means; or (v) is the spouse or child of an alien who is inadmissible under this subparagraph, if the activity causing the alien to be found inadmissible occurred within the last 5 years. . (b) Waiver authority Section 212(d)(3)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1182(d)(3)(A) ) is amended by striking (other than paragraphs (3)(A)(i)(I), (3)(A)(ii), (3)(A)(iii), (3)(C), and clauses (i) and (ii) of paragraph (3)(E) of such subsection) each place such phrase appears and inserting (other than subparagraphs (A)(i)(I), (A)(ii), (A)(iii), (A)(iv), (C), (E)(i), and (E)(ii) of paragraph (3) of such subsection) .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 423 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 15, 2025 Mr. Cohen (for himself, Mr. Davis of Illinois , Mr. Swalwell , Ms. Moore of Wisconsin , and Ms. Brownley ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 11 of the United States Code to modify the dischargeability of debts for certain educational payments and loans.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2025 . 2. Exceptions to discharge Section 523(a)(8) of title 11, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking subparagraph (B); and (2) in subparagraph (A)— (A) in clause (i)— (i) by striking (i) ; and (ii) by inserting any program for which substantially all of the funds are provided by a after unit or ; and (B) in clause (ii)— (i) by striking (ii) and inserting (B) ; and (ii) by striking or at the end. 3. Effective date; application of amendments (a) Effective date Except as provided in subsection (b), this Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Application of amendments The amendments made by this Act shall apply only with respect to cases commenced under title 11 of the United States Code on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 424 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 15, 2025 Mr. Crenshaw (for himself and Mr. Roy ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To reimburse the States for border security expenses, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the State Border Security Reimbursement Act of 2025 . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Border security is primarily a Federal responsibility. (2) Due to failures of the Federal Government, the State of Texas has been forced to provide resources for border security. (3) Since the 2008–2009 biennium budget, Texas has allocated more than $3,208,000,000 for border security in Texas’ biennium budget disaggregated, as follows: (A) In 2008–2009, Texas allocated more than $110,000,000 for border security. (B) In 2010–2011, Texas allocated more than $120,000,000 for border security. (C) In 2012–2013, Texas allocated more than $222,100,000 for border security. (D) In 2014–2015, Texas allocated more than $510,000,000 for border security. (E) In 2016–2017, Texas allocated more than $800,000,000 for border security. (F) In 2018–2019, Texas allocated more than $663,100,000 for border security. (G) In 2020–2021, Texas allocated more than $782,800,000 for border security. (H) For 2022–2023, the State of Texas Legislative Budget Board is currently recommending an additional $797,100,000 for border security. (4) Citizens of border States are being taxed twice for the same purpose. (5) States using their taxpayer dollars and allocating State budgets to meet public safety obligations, which fall under Federal responsibilities, imposes an undue burden on the State. 3. Reimbursement (a) Qualification Notwithstanding any other provision of law, States that have expended more than $2,500,000,000 on border security and enforcement in support of Federal efforts in the ten years prior to the date of the enactment of this Act shall have all associated expenses reimbursed. (b) Application Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Governors of eligible States shall submit— (1) an accounting of all non-federally funded border security expenses incurred by the State and its municipalities; and (2) the total sum of such expenses. (c) Reimbursement Not later than 1 year after the date on which the State submits the application pursuant to subsection (b), the Federal Government shall reimburse such expenses pursuant to subsection (a).
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 425 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 15, 2025 Mr. Davidson (for himself, Mr. Balderson , Mr. Bergman , Mr. Biggs of Arizona , Mr. Buchanan , Mr. Burlison , Mrs. Cammack , Mr. Ciscomani , Mr. Cloud , Mr. Clyde , Mr. Crane , Mr. Dunn of Florida , Mr. Edwards , Mr. Ellzey , Mr. Estes , Mr. Ezell , Mr. Finstad , Mrs. Fischbach , Mr. Fleischmann , Ms. Foxx , Mr. Fulcher , Mr. Graves , Ms. Greene of Georgia , Mr. Grothman , Mr. Guest , Ms. Hageman , Mr. Hern of Oklahoma , Mrs. Houchin , Mr. Hudson , Mr. Johnson of South Dakota , Mr. LaHood , Mr. Langworthy , Ms. Lee of Florida , Ms. Mace , Mr. Moolenaar , Mr. Moore of Alabama , Mr. Norman , Mr. Ogles , Mr. Perry , Mr. Pfluger , Mr. Rose , Mr. Rouzer , Mr. Roy , Mr. Rulli , Mr. Schweikert , Mr. Smith of Missouri , Mr. Smith of Nebraska , Mr. Stauber , Ms. Tenney , Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania , Mr. Tiffany , Ms. Van Duyne , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Zinke , Mr. Collins , Mr. Bost , Mr. Kelly of Mississippi , Mr. Scott Franklin of Florida , Mr. Bean of Florida , Mr. Stutzman , Mr. Taylor , Mr. Barrett , Mr. Downing , Mr. Gill of Texas , Mr. Yakym , Mr. Van Orden , Mrs. Bice , Mr. Onder , and Mr. Griffith ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To repeal the Corporate Transparency Act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act . 2. Repeal (a) In general The Corporate Transparency Act (title LXIV of division F of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 ( Public Law 116–283 ; 134 Stat. 4604)) and the amendments made by that Act are repealed. (b) Technical and conforming amendments (1) Title 31, United States Code, is amended— (A) in section 5321(a)— (i) in paragraph (1), by striking sections 5314, 5315, and 5336 each place the term appears and inserting sections 5314 and 5315 ; and (ii) in paragraph (6), by striking (except section 5336) each place the term appears; and (B) in section 5322, by striking section 5315, 5324, or 5336 each place the term appears and inserting section 5315 or 5324 . (2) Title LXV of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 (division F of the of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 ( Public Law 116–283 ; 134 Stat. 4604)) is amended— (A) by repealing section 6502 (134 Stat. 4626); and (B) in section 6509 (134 Stat. 4633)— (i) by striking (a) In general .—Subsection (l) and inserting Subsection (l) ; and (ii) by striking subsection (b).
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 427 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 15, 2025 Mr. Fitzgerald (for himself, Mr. Grothman , Mr. Tiffany , and Mr. Steil ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend Public Law 86–272 to expand the prohibition of State taxation relating to certain solicitation of orders.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Interstate Commerce Simplification Act of 2025 . 2. Amendment Section 101(d) of Public Law 86–272 (73 Stat. 555) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1) by striking and at the end, (2) in paragraph (2) by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and , and (3) by adding at the end the following: (3) the term solicitation of orders means any business activity that facilitates the solicitation of orders even if that activity may also serve some independently valuable business function apart from solicitation. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 430 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 15, 2025 Mr. Garbarino (for himself, Mr. Gottheimer , Mrs. Kim , Mr. Menendez , Mr. Smith of New Jersey , Mr. Schneider , Mr. Lawler , Mr. Suozzi , Mr. Casten , Ms. Norton , Mr. Davis of Illinois , Mr. Kean , Ms. Chu , Ms. Brownley , Mr. Nadler , Ms. Sherrill , Ms. Gillen , Mr. Panetta , Mr. Ryan , Mr. Raskin , and Mr. Gomez ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the limitation on the deduction for certain taxes, including State and local property and income taxes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Securing Access to Lower Taxes by ensuring Deductibility Act or the SALT Deductibility Act . 2. Repeal of limitation on deduction for State and local, etc. taxes (a) In general Section 164(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking paragraph (6). (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 432 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 15, 2025 Ms. Hageman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To authorize the removal of an action from an administrative law judge of any administrative agency to a district court of the United States.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Seventh Amendment Restoration Act . 2. Removal of case Section 702 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking A person suffering and inserting the following: (a) In general A person suffering ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (b) Removal (1) In general If a person against whom an action is brought before an agency hearing officer of any administrative agency desires to remove that action to any district court in which the person resides or has a principal place of business, such person shall file in such district court a notice of removal in the same manner in which a notice of removal from a State court is filed under section 1446 of title 28, United States Code. (2) Agency hearing officer defined In this subsection, the term agency hearing officer means an administrative law judge or another agency employee authorized to hear the action. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 433 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 15, 2025 Mrs. Hayes (for herself, Ms. Adams , Ms. Titus , Mrs. McIver , Ms. Salinas , Ms. Tokuda , and Mr. Quigley ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce A BILL To prohibit funds made available to the Department of Education by previous Appropriations Acts from being used for any activity relating to implementing a reorganization of the Department, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Department of Education Protection Act . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Congress has a fundamental role in shaping and reshaping the Federal agency landscape, including by— (A) providing oversight; (B) creating, structuring, and locating offices; (C) delegating specific or general missions, powers, duties, and functions to offices and officers; (D) defining the parameters of personnel systems; (E) confirming the leadership of an agency; (F) providing funding; and (G) evaluating whether or not an agency shall continue in existence. (2) The current organization of the Department of Education is designed to promote student achievement and equal access to education, including through the following offices and institutes of the Department: (A) Federal Student Aid. (B) The Institute of Education Sciences. (C) The Office of the Chief Information Officer. (D) The Office of Communications and Outreach. (E) The Office for Civil Rights. (F) The Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education. (G) The Office of the Deputy Secretary. (H) The Office of English Language Acquisition. (I) The Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. (J) The Office of Finance and Operations. (K) The Office of the General Counsel. (L) The Office of Inspector General. (M) The Office of Legislation and Congressional Affairs. (N) The Office of Postsecondary Education. (O) The Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development. (P) The Office of the Secretary. (Q) The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services. (R) The Office of the Under Secretary. 3. Prohibiting use of appropriated funds to reorganize Department of Education Notwithstanding any other provision of law, none of the funds made available by previous Appropriations Acts to the Department of Education for obligation or expenditure in the current fiscal year may be used for any activity relating to implementing a reorganization of the Department that decentralizes, reduces the staffing level of, or alters the responsibilities, structure, authority, or functionality of the Department, relative to the organization and operation of the Department on January 1, 2025.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 436 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 15, 2025 Mr. Keating (for himself and Mr. Fitzpatrick ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To prohibit the use of Federal funds to support or facilitate the participation of the Russian Federation in the Group of Seven, and for other purposes.

1. Prohibition on Russian participation in the G7 (a) Statement of policy It is the policy of the United States to exclude the Russian Federation from the Group of Seven or reconstitute a Group of Eight that includes the Russian Federation. (b) Limitation Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no Federal funds are authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available to take any action to support or facilitate— (1) the participation of the Russian Federation in a Group of Seven proceeding; or (2) the reconstitution of a Group of Eight that includes the Russian Federation.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 438 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 15, 2025 Mr. LaLota (for himself, Mr. Panetta , Mr. Garbarino , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Bacon , Mr. Ryan , Ms. Tenney , Mr. Davis of North Carolina , Mr. Fitzgerald , Mr. Kennedy of New York , and Ms. Salinas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make grants to State and local entities to carry out peer-to-peer mental health programs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act . 2. PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program (a) In general The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish a grant program to be known as the PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program under which the Secretary shall make grants to eligible entities for the purpose of establishing peer-to-peer mental health programs for veterans. (b) Eligible entity defined In this section, the term eligible entity means any of the following entities that submit to the Secretary an application containing such information and assurances as the Secretary may require: (1) A nonprofit organization having historically served veterans’ mental health needs. (2) A congressionally chartered veteran service organization. (3) A State, local, or Tribal veteran service agency, director, or commissioner. (c) Amount of grant The recipient of a grant under this section shall receive a grant in an amount that does not exceed $250,000. (d) Use of funds The recipient of a grant under this section shall use the grant funds to— (1) carry out a program that meets the standards developed under subsection (e); (2) hire veterans to serve as peer specialists to host group and individual meetings with veterans seeking nonclinical support; (3) provide mental health support to veterans 24 hours each day, seven days each week; and (4) hire staff to support the program. (e) Program standards (1) Advisory commission The Secretary shall establish an advisory committee for the purpose of creating appropriate standards applicable to programs established using grants under this section. (2) Standards The standards developed under paragraph (1) shall include initial and continued training for veteran peer volunteers, administrative staffing needs, and best practices for addressing the needs of each veteran served. (f) Nonretention of records The Secretary may not require the recipient of a grant under this section to maintain records on veterans seeking support or to report any personally identifying information directly or indirectly to the Secretary about such veterans. (g) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated $25,000,000 to carry out this section during the 3-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 439 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 15, 2025 Mr. LaLota introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Department of Veterans Affairs to furnish hospital care and medical services outside a State to veterans with service-connected disabilities rated as permanent and total, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Foreign Medical Coverage Equality and Modernization Act of 2025 . 2. Department of Veterans Affairs furnishing of hospital care and medical services outside a State to veterans with service-connected disabilities rated as permanent and total (a) In general Section 1724 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by striking and (f) and inserting (f), and (g) ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsections: (g) The Secretary shall furnish hospital care and medical services outside a State to a veteran with a service-connected disability rated as permanent and total who is otherwise eligible to receive hospital care and medical services if the Secretary determines that— (1) the hospital care or medical services furnished are consistent with the standard medical practice in the United States; and (2) in the case of any prescription medication furnished, such medication is approved by the Food and Drug Administration. (h) In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall ensure that— (1) reimbursements made to veterans and medical providers can be made by direct deposit payments in such a manner as to expedite such reimbursements, improve efficiency, and reduce administrative costs; and (2) the appropriate mobile applications of the Department provide for— (A) the digital submission and real-time tracking of any forms and supporting documentation required for the receipt of hospital care or medical services, or reimbursement for such care or services, under this section; and (B) the availability of any benefits authorization letter, predetermination letter, or continuity of care document associated with hospital care or medical services furnished under this section. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and apply with respect to hospital care or medical services furnished on or after such date. (c) Report Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to Congress a report on the amendments made by this Act. Such report shall include an analysis of the implementation of such amendments, any challenges encountered, and the efficacy of the hospital care and medical services furnished pursuant to such amendments.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 441 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 15, 2025 Ms. Letlow introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To improve drought related disaster assistance programs of the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Drought Assistance Improvement Act . 2. Livestock forage disaster program Section 1501(c)(3)(D)(ii)(I) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 ( 7 U.S.C. 9081(c)(3)(D)(ii)(I) ) is amended— (1) by striking at least 8 consecutive and inserting the following: not less than— (aa) 4 consecutive weeks during the normal grazing period for the county, as determined by the Secretary, shall be eligible to receive assistance under this paragraph in an amount equal to 1 monthly payment using the monthly payment rate determined under subparagraph (B); or (bb) 8 consecutive ; and (2) in item (bb) (as so designated), by striking 1 monthly payment and inserting 2 monthly payments . 3. Emergency assistance for livestock, honey bees, and farm-raised fish program (a) Documentation standards Section 1501(d) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 ( 7 U.S.C. 9081(d) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting drought, after adverse weather, ; (2) in paragraph (2), by inserting adverse weather or drought, after disease, ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (5) Documentation standards For purposes of this subsection, the Secretary, in consultation with eligible producers of farm-raised fish, shall establish a documentation standard for each of the following: (A) Collecting data. (B) Production of crawfish, as related to reductions in harvest. (C) Defining loss conditions due to drought. . (b) Reduced crawfish harvest eligibility Subsection 1501(d)(2) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 ( 7 U.S.C. 9081(d)(2) ) is further amended by inserting and loss of crawfish harvest due to adverse weather or drought after cattle tick fever .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 442 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 15, 2025 Ms. Letlow introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to modify a provision relating to quality loss adjustment coverage.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Quality Loss Adjustment Improvement for Farmers Act . 2. Quality loss adjustment coverage Section 508(m) of the Federal Crop Insurance Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1508(m) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (3)— (A) by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following: (A) Periodic review Beginning in calendar year 2025, and once every 5 years thereafter, the Corporation shall contract with a qualified person to conduct a review of the quality loss adjustment procedures of the Corporation, each of which shall be completed not later than 1 year after the date of commencement of the review. ; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking Effective beginning not later than the 2004 reinsurance year, based on the review, the Corporation and inserting Based on each review conducted under subparagraph (A), the Corporation ; (C) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C); (D) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following: (B) Stakeholder engagement Each review under subparagraph (A) shall include engagement from regionally diverse industry stakeholders for each agricultural commodity for which a quality loss adjustment is offered. ; and (E) by adding at the end the following: (D) Report On the completion of each review under subparagraph (A), the Corporation shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate and the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives a report that describes— (i) findings from that review; (ii) changes to the quality loss adjustment procedures; and (iii) the stakeholder engagement for that review pursuant to subparagraph (B). ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (7) Regional discount factors for soybeans (A) Definition of covered declaration In this paragraph, the term covered declaration means— (i) a disaster declaration by the Secretary; (ii) a major disaster declared by the President under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5170 ); or (iii) an emergency declared by the President under section 501 of that Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5191 ). (B) Discount factor In the event of a covered declaration for a State or region, or the occurrence of a salvage market for soybeans in a State or region, the Corporation shall establish a State or regional discount factor, as applicable, to reflect the average quality discounts applied to the local or regional market prices of the soybean crop. (C) Reporting requirement Any State or regional discount factor established under subparagraph (B) shall be included in— (i) the applicable periodic review conducted under paragraph (3)(A); and (ii) the report described in paragraph (3)(D). .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 443 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 15, 2025 Ms. Mace (for herself, Mr. Wilson of South Carolina , Mrs. Biggs of South Carolina , Mr. Timmons , Mr. Norman , and Mr. Fry ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To prohibit the use of Federal funds to close or realign the Marine Corps Recruit Depot located at Parris Island, South Carolina.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Parris Island Protection Act . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The Marine Corps Recruit Depot located at Parris Island, South Carolina (in this section referred to as Parris Island ), has served the United States as a home to the Marine Corps since 1891. (2) Parris Island stands as a site of cultural and historical significance to the Marine Corps and the fighting spirit of the United States. (3) Parris Island offers various and challenging conditions that have prepared members of the Marine Corps for every major conflict since World War I. (4) Parris Island has cultivated a legacy of excellence and faithful service to the United States. (5) Parris Island is and shall remain the physical home of the Eastern Recruiting Region of the Marine Corps. (6) Continued investments are needed to ensure that Parris Island continues to serve the United States for years to come. 3. Prohibition of closing or realignment of marine corps recruit depot located at Parris Island, South Carolina No Federal funds may be used to close or realign Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, South Carolina, or to conduct any planning or other activity related to such closure or realignment.