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house 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We are proposing legislation to honor the legacy of Muhammad Ali by posthumously awarding him a Congressional Gold Medal. This recognition acknowledges his profound contributions to sports, civil rights, and humanitarian efforts, underscoring his role as a global champion of peace and equality.Congress.gov
HR 485 - Muhammad Ali Congressional Gold Medal Act
house 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We're introducing the "Troops Before Politicians Act" to ensure accountability by withholding the pay of Members of Congress if our service members aren't receiving theirs due to government funding issues. This legislation prioritizes the financial needs of the Armed Forces over political stalemates, holding politicians accountable during lapses in appropriations.Congress.gov
HR 518 - Troops Before Politicians Act
house 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We're working to strengthen the legal protections for law enforcement officers through the proposed Qualified Immunity Act of 2025. This legislation seeks to codify qualified immunity, ensuring officers can make reasonable mistakes without facing undue personal liability, while maintaining accountability for those who clearly act against the law.Congress.gov
HR 503 - Qualified Immunity Act of 2025
house 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We're aiming to modernize Medicare by expanding coverage to include all services provided by licensed chiropractors within their professional scope. This legislation will align Medicare chiropractic benefits with those offered by other government and private health systems, ensuring comprehensive care for our beneficiaries.Congress.gov
HR 539 - Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2025
house 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that hunters and anglers have continued access to federal lands by proposing legislation that restricts the ability of the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture from banning lead ammunition and tackle on these lands. This bill supports outdoor recreation by maintaining traditional practices unless specific evidence shows harm to wildlife populations, in coordination with state policies.Congress.gov
HR 556 - Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2025
house 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We're committed to ensuring accountability and high performance within the Department of Veterans Affairs. Our proposed legislation aims to streamline the process for removing, demoting, or suspending supervisors and employees based on substantial evidence of performance issues or misconduct, while also protecting the rights of whistleblowers. This allows us to maintain a competent workforce dedicated to supporting our veterans.Congress.gov
HR 472 - Restore VA Accountability Act of 2025
house 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We're introducing a resolution to honor and recognize the work of community organizations and individuals who create vital spaces and educational programs for marginalized groups, ensuring resilience and prosperity for the LGBTQIA+ community. By acknowledging the historical and current importance of these spaces, we aim to foster equality and uphold the spirit of inclusivity and intersectional support.Congress.gov
HRES 52 - Recognizing and honoring the work of community organizations and individuals who create and maintain services and educational programs for marginalized groups ensuring the resilience and prosperity of members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
house 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We're working to empower certain states to enhance border security by allowing them to temporarily place movable structures on specific federal lands, adjacent to international borders, without needing federal authorization. This legislation aims to provide states with the flexibility needed to address security concerns quickly and effectively while ensuring consultation with federal authorities for any extensions.Congress.gov
HR 534 - CONTAINER Act
house 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to enhance the transparency and integrity of Presidential inaugurations by proposing the "Inaugural Fund Integrity Act." This legislation aims to prohibit certain donations to Inaugural Committees, establish donation limits, and mandate clear reporting of contributions, ensuring accountability and preventing undue influence in these significant national events.Congress.gov
HR 535 - Inaugural Fund Integrity Act
house 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We are introducing the Healthy SNAP Act of 2025 to update the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by designating healthier food options for participants. Our goal is to encourage better nutrition by selecting foods based on nutritional research, public health concerns, and cultural eating patterns, ensuring the items are beneficial and appropriate for the diets of all Americans.Congress.gov
HR 479 - Healthy SNAP Act of 2025
house 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We're introducing the Bank Privacy Reform Act to amend the Bank Secrecy Act, aiming to enhance individual privacy by ensuring government access to financial records requires a defined process and legitimate warrants. Our goal is to balance effective financial oversight with the protection of citizens' rights to financial privacy.Congress.gov
HR 533 - Bank Privacy Reform Act
house 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We're working to update Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) to better align with modern health needs. Our proposed changes will allow more individuals, including those entitled to Medicare Part A, certain veterans, and Indian Health Service beneficiaries, to contribute to HSAs. We're also increasing contribution limits and broadening what expenses can be covered, like mental health services and long-term care.Congress.gov
HR 548 - HSA Modernization Act
house 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that individuals and businesses affected by natural disasters declared by their state have more time—up to 120 days—to meet federal tax deadlines, making financial recovery a bit easier during difficult times. This legislation expands relief to a wider range of disasters and locations by allowing state officials to request these extensions.Congress.gov
HR 517 - Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act
house 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We are proposing the Declaration of Energy Independence Act, seeking to amend the Mineral Leasing Act by adjusting royalty rates and reducing fees for oil and gas extraction on federal lands. Our goal with this legislation is to bolster domestic energy production while ensuring fair economic terms for energy companies and the government, thus promoting energy independence and economic stability.Congress.gov
HR 526 - Declaration of Energy Independence Act
house 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We're working to streamline the transition process for members of the Armed Forces by including a single comprehensive disability examination in their separation physicals. This bill aims to ensure that eligible veterans receive the necessary disability compensation and benefits promptly, while enhancing data sharing between the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs for more efficient and coordinated care.Congress.gov
HR 555 - Veterans Affairs Transfer of Information and Sharing of Disability Examination Procedures With DOD Doctors Act
house 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We want to ensure that public safety telecommunicators are properly recognized by updating the official job classification system to reflect the critical and lifesaving work they do every day. This change will help highlight their role alongside other protective service professionals and support more accurate data about their workforce.Congress.gov
HR 540 - 911 SAVES Act of 2025
house 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We're working to ensure that veterans are not unfairly designated as mentally defective for gun ownership purposes simply due to financial management determinations. This legislation aims to protect veterans' Second Amendment rights by requiring the Department of Veterans Affairs to notify the Department of Justice when such classifications do not apply.Congress.gov
HR 496 - Veterans 2nd Amendment Restoration Act of 2025
house 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We are aiming to delay any area or bottom closures for the South Atlantic Snapper-Grouper Fishery until the South Atlantic Great Red Snapper Count is complete and its data is integrated into the stock assessment. This ensures fishery management decisions are informed by the most accurate and up-to-date information, supporting economic stability and sustainable fishing practices.Congress.gov
HR 470 - Red Snapper Act of 2025
house 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that federal agencies return to in-person work levels that match those before the pandemic, while carefully studying the effects of telework on agency performance, costs, and security. Our goal is to balance productivity, mission effectiveness, and cost-efficiency with sound telework policies.Congress.gov
HR 473 - SHOW UP Act of 2025
house 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We aim to expand Medicare to cover hearing aids and related examinations, making these essential health services more accessible for individuals with hearing loss. By removing existing coverage exclusions, we seek to improve the quality of life for many Americans and address a growing healthcare need.Congress.gov
HR 500 - Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2025
house 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We want to ensure a thorough study is done on how insurance currently covers wildfire damages, the challenges insurers face, and what policies might improve protection and affordability for those affected by wildfires across the country.Congress.gov
HR 550 - Wildfire Insurance Coverage Study Act of 2025
house 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to protect Hawaii’s unique environment by requiring thorough quarantine inspections before any travel or shipments to and from the state, aiming to prevent the introduction and spread of harmful invasive species. This legislation ensures careful screening to safeguard agriculture and natural resources.Congress.gov
HR 487 - Hawaii Invasive Species Protection Act
house 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We aim to enhance transparency and accountability in federal spending by requiring a comprehensive review and modernization of the Federal Subaward Reporting System. This will ensure more accurate, complete, and accessible information about subawards, ultimately improving the efficiency of federal financial reporting and reducing the burden on recipients.Congress.gov
HR 519 - Federal Subaward Reporting System Modernization and Expansion Act
house 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We aim to honor and recognize Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., for achieving an incredible milestone of 105 years of commitment to scholarship, service, sisterhood, and finer womanhood. Through this resolution, we celebrate their impactful contributions around the world and commend their ongoing legacy as a community-conscious, action-oriented organization.Congress.gov
HRES 51 - Honoring Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., on reaching the historic milestone of 105 years of scholarship, service, sisterhood, and finer womanhood.
house 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We are striving to halt the new Department of Homeland Security rule that aims to modernize H-1B visa requirements and provide added flexibility in the F-1 student visa program. Our proposed legislation seeks to prevent these changes from taking effect, reflecting a disapproval of the current administration's direction on nonimmigrant worker policies.Congress.gov
HJRES 22 - Disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Modernizing H-1B Requirements, Providing Flexibility in the F-1 Program, and Program Improvements Affecting Other Nonimmigrant Workers".
house 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We're putting forward a bill to stop U.S. funding to the Government of Honduras if they refuse to host our military and civilian personnel at Soto Cano Air Base. This measure aims to reassess our support based on their cooperation with our defense initiatives.Congress.gov
HR 525 - HONDURAS Act
house 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to overturn the Department of Energy’s new energy conservation standards for walk-in coolers and freezers, preventing these regulations from taking effect. Our goal is to ensure that these rules do not impose additional burdens on businesses and operations relying on this equipment.Congress.gov
HJRES 24 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers".
house 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that eligibility and treatment in the Armed Forces are based solely on an individual's ability to meet military standards, without discrimination based on race, gender, or other personal characteristics. This legislation promotes equality and fairness for all service members.Congress.gov
HR 515 - Ensuring Military Readiness Not Discrimination Act