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house 01/07/2025 - 119th Congress
We are introducing a bill to eliminate the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, aiming to streamline government operations by transferring its essential functions to other existing agencies while re-evaluating regulatory approaches to better align with current needs.Congress.gov
HR 221 - Abolish the ATF Act
house 01/07/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to make permanent and expand a program that allows the Department of Veterans Affairs to accept donated facilities, minor construction, and maintenance projects to better support veterans. Our goal is to improve the resources available to veterans by encouraging community contributions and extending the program through 2031.Congress.gov
HR 217 - CHIP IN for Veterans Act of 2025
house 01/07/2025 - 119th Congress
We are proposing the establishment of a Select Committee on Electoral Reform to explore and evaluate alternative voting methods that could enhance the effectiveness and accountability of Congress. This committee will study options like ranked-choice voting and proportional representation to see how these approaches might improve the electoral process for all Americans.Congress.gov
HRES 20 - Establishing the Select Committee on Electoral Reform.
house 01/07/2025 - 119th Congress
We're working to ensure veterans have access to infertility treatment and fertility preservation services through proposed legislation, the Veterans Infertility Treatment Act of 2025. This bill aims to provide comprehensive reproductive health support for veterans and their partners, recognizing their sacrifices and supporting their family planning needs.Congress.gov
HR 220 - Veterans Infertility Treatment Act of 2025
house 01/07/2025 - 119th Congress
We aim to encourage the United Kingdom and Greece to negotiate the return of the Parthenon Marbles to their original home, acknowledging their cultural significance and respecting the historical bond they share with Greece. This move would not only honor the artistic and historical legacy of the Parthenon but also demonstrate goodwill between nations, reinforcing the cultural heritage accessible to the entire world.Congress.gov
HRES 18 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Parthenon Marbles should be returned to Greece.
house 01/07/2025 - 119th Congress
We are urging strong actions against Turkey for its illegal occupation of Cyprus, advocating for the removal of Turkish troops, and emphasizing the need for a peaceful resolution based on a bizonal, bicommunal federation. Our goal is to prioritize this issue within U.S. foreign policy, promote adherence to democratic principles, and ensure justice for those affected by Turkey's actions.Congress.gov
HRES 17 - Condemning Turkey for its illegal occupation of Cyprus and encouraging President Trump to make the resolution of the Cyprus problem a top foreign policy priority.
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.Congress.gov
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.Congress.gov
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.Congress.gov
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.Congress.gov
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.Congress.gov
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.Congress.gov
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.Congress.gov
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.Congress.gov
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.Congress.gov
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.Congress.gov
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.Congress.gov
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.Congress.gov
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.Congress.gov
HR 233 - HELP PETS Act
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.Congress.gov
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.Congress.gov
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.Congress.gov
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.Congress.gov
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.Congress.gov
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.Congress.gov
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.Congress.gov
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.Congress.gov
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.Congress.gov
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.Congress.gov
HR 211 - Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act