Billennial - House Posts

house 01/07/2025 - 119th Congress

We are working on legislation to ensure veterans receive comprehensive menopause care through the Department of Veterans Affairs. This bill mandates a study by the Comptroller General to evaluate existing menopause care services and recommend improvements. Our aim is to enhance the quality and accessibility of care for all veterans experiencing menopause-related health issues.

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HR 219 - Improving Menopause Care for Veterans Act of 2025

house 01/07/2025 - 119th Congress

We're working to streamline the enforcement process in financial regulation through the proposed Securities Enforcement Clarity Act of 2025. By clearly defining when separate acts of noncompliance constitute a single violation, this legislation aims to bring consistency to penalties across several important securities laws.

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HR 216 - SEC Act of 2025

house 01/07/2025 - 119th Congress

We're working to pause the implementation of a resource management plan amendment for the Buffalo Field Office in Wyoming by stopping the Bureau of Land Management from moving forward with it. This aims to provide time for further review and consideration of the plan's impact on local resources and communities.

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HR 230 - To prohibit the implementation of the Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment for the Buffalo, Wyoming Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management.

house 01/07/2025 - 119th Congress

We're working to adjust tax rules so individuals and married couples can deduct more of their state and local taxes on federal returns. This bill aims to increase the deduction limits, which we hope will relieve financial pressure and address the marriage penalty currently affecting taxpayers.

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HR 232 - SALT Fairness and Marriage Penalty Elimination Act

house 01/07/2025 - 119th Congress

We aim to extend the Colorado River System Conservation Pilot Program by two years, promoting sustainable water management along the Colorado River Basin through reauthorization. This effort supports ongoing conservation activities and encourages collaborative strategies to address water scarcity challenges in the region.

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HR 231 - Colorado River Basin System Conservation Extension Act of 2025

house 01/07/2025 - 119th Congress

We're working to provide greater financial support to teachers by increasing the above-the-line tax deduction for their out-of-pocket classroom expenses from $250 to $1000, while also ensuring these deductions adjust with inflation. This initiative aims to better acknowledge and alleviate the personal expenses educators often incur in providing quality education.

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HR 228 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase and adjust for inflation the above-the-line deduction for teachers.

house 01/07/2025 - 119th Congress

We're working to ensure our disabled veterans receive the housing support they deserve by excluding their disability compensation from income calculations for housing assistance eligibility, providing them with a fairer opportunity to access vital resources.

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HR 224 - Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act

house 01/07/2025 - 119th Congress

We're working to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act to ensure consistency across states by preempting state laws that impose a maximum workweek of less than 60 hours for agricultural employees. This aims to support local farms by providing them with a more uniform framework for managing labor requirements.

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HR 240 - Protect Local Farms Act

house 01/07/2025 - 119th Congress

We are working to empower states to play a more active role in enforcing immigration laws by allowing them to implement criminal and civil penalties that align with federal standards. This legislation aims to enhance local enforcement capabilities while maintaining consistency with national policy.

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HR 218 - State Immigration Enforcement Act

house 01/07/2025 - 119th Congress

We aim to increase transparency and accountability at the Department of Housing and Urban Development by requiring its Inspector General to testify before Congress every year about efforts to prevent fraud, improve efficiency, and ensure resources are properly used.

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HR 225 - HUD Transparency Act of 2025

house 01/07/2025 - 119th Congress

We are working to pass legislation that enables disabled veterans to access high occupancy vehicle (HOV) and toll lanes with greater ease. By allowing these veterans, identified through specific vehicle markers, to use these lanes regardless of vehicle occupancy and without incurring a toll charge, we aim to recognize their service and improve their daily commutes.

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HR 234 - HOV Lanes for Heroes Act

house 01/07/2025 - 119th Congress

We aim to pass legislation that prohibits the use of federal funds for enforcing or implementing red flag laws, which involve risk-based orders for removing firearms without due process. Our intent is to ensure that actions taken against individuals are both just and adhere to constitutional protections.

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HR 223 - Preventing Unjust Red Flag Laws Act of 2025

house 01/07/2025 - 119th Congress

We're aiming to ensure that federal funds are withheld from universities that perform painful research on dogs and cats, while allowing exceptions for clinical veterinary research and programs involving service and military animals. This legislation seeks to protect the welfare of animals by promoting humane research practices without federal financial support for harmful experiments.

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HR 233 - HELP PETS Act

house 01/07/2025 - 119th Congress

We're working to protect our furry friends by proposing legislation that requires clear labeling on foods containing xylitol, a substance toxic to dogs, so pet owners can make safer choices for their beloved pets.

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HR 237 - Paws Off Act of 2025

house 01/07/2025 - 119th Congress

We are aiming to ensure that the House of Representatives stays focused on its financial responsibilities by not adjourning until all necessary appropriation bills are passed into law. This resolution seeks to prioritize the completion of essential legislative work to keep our government's operations running smoothly.

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HRES 19 - Providing the sense of the House of Representatives that the House should not adjourn until the annual appropriation bills within the jurisdiction of all the subcommittees of the Committee on Appropriations for the current fiscal year are enacted into law.

house 01/06/2025 - 119th Congress

We're aiming to assign members of the House of Representatives to various standing committees to ensure effective governance and specialized focus on key legislative areas. This resolution designates representatives to committees ranging from agriculture to veterans affairs, thereby organizing the legislative workload to address urgent national priorities.

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HRES 14 - Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

house 01/06/2025 - 119th Congress

We're introducing a constitutional amendment to establish term limits for Members of Congress—three terms for Representatives and two terms for Senators. This change aims to ensure fresh perspectives and renewed accountability in our legislative process by limiting the tenure of elected officials.

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HJRES 12 - Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.

house 01/06/2025 - 119th Congress

In proposing this legislation, we aim to rescind certain subpoenas and withdraw contempt recommendations related to the January 6th Select Committee, emphasizing concerns about the committee's composition and the process by which it operated. Our goal is to address perceived procedural deficiencies and ensure fair congressional practices moving forward.

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HRES 15 - Rescinding the subpoenas issued by the January 6th Select Committee on September 23, 2021, October 6, 2021, and February 9, 2022, and withdrawing the recommendations finding Stephen K. Bannon, Mark Randall Meadows, Daniel Scavino, Jr., and Peter K. Navarro in contempt of Congress.

house 01/06/2025 - 119th Congress

We are working to establish a permanent exhibit in the U.S. Capitol that commemorates the events of January 6, 2021. This initiative aims to preserve artifacts, incorporate photographic records, and honor those who protected and restored the Capitol, ensuring that we remember and learn from this significant moment in our history.

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HR 212 - Capitol Remembrance Act

house 01/06/2025 - 119th Congress

We are introducing the Dental Care for Veterans Act to ensure veterans receive comprehensive dental care from the VA, just like any other medical service. This proposed legislation aims to amend the current laws to integrate dental services into the health care benefits available to our veterans, highlighting our commitment to improving their overall well-being.

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HR 210 - Dental Care for Veterans Act

house 01/06/2025 - 119th Congress

We're addressing the critical need to officially recognize the Russian actions in Ukraine as genocide. By doing so, we aim to condemn these acts, urge international support to prevent further atrocities, and advocate for tribunals and investigations to hold those responsible accountable.

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HRES 16 - Recognizing Russian actions in Ukraine as a genocide.

house 01/06/2025 - 119th Congress

We're striving to enhance the autonomy of the District of Columbia by proposing legislation that removes the Congressional review period for its local decisions. This change aims to empower D.C. to manage its local affairs more efficiently and independently, reflecting the will of its residents without external delays.

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HR 214 - District of Columbia Legislative Home Rule Act

house 01/06/2025 - 119th Congress

We're proposing legislation that aims to prohibit the use of federal funds for a specific high-speed rail project in California. This effort seeks to reevaluate the allocation of federal financial support in order to ensure resources are used efficiently and aligned with national priorities.

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HR 213 - To prohibit the use of Federal financial assistance for a certain high-speed rail development project in the State of California, and for other purposes.

house 01/06/2025 - 119th Congress

We're working on passing the Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act to ensure our veterans receive contraception from the Department of Veterans Affairs without excessive copayments, enhancing equitable access to essential healthcare for those who have served our country.

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HR 211 - Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act

house 01/06/2025 - 119th Congress

We are introducing the Adoption Information Act to ensure that family planning services provide individuals with pamphlets containing contact information for local adoption centers. This initiative aims to offer comprehensive choices and resources to those exploring family planning options.

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HR 215 - Adoption Information Act

house 01/06/2025 - 119th Congress

We are laying the groundwork for the 119th Congress by electing chairs for each standing committee, ensuring leadership is in place to guide legislative priorities and facilitate the functioning of the House of Representatives.

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HRES 13 - Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.