Federal
American Legislation
119th Congress1st Session
American Lending Fairness Act
Lets states opt out of federal interest-rate preemption for loans by banks and credit unions chartered in that state; repeals a 1980 provision on rate exportation.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 31 - 18.
Camden Battlefield Park Study
Requires an Interior Department study on making the Camden Battlefield area in South Carolina a National Park Service unit.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
Requires the Bureau to implement IG recommendations, improve data, and set national standards for inmate-on-staff sexual misconduct.
Became Public Law No: 119-110.
Transparency in other transaction awards
Requires agencies to report more awards and standardize data on award visibility and accessibility.
Became Public Law No: 119-106.
Disaster tax relief provisions
Clarifies disaster-related deductions and makes wildfire relief payments tax-free for select years.
Became Public Law No: 119-108.
Small Business Cybersecurity Evaluation
Requires the Comptroller General to study federal cybersecurity help for small businesses and report findings and recommendations to congressional committees.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Medal of Sacrifice Act
Creates a presidential medal for law enforcement and first responders killed in the line of duty and establishes a commission to manage awards.
Became Public Law No: 119-94.
Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act
Allows the Smithsonian women's history museum on the National Mall Reserve and adds rules about site transfers and exhibit viewpoints.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1041) to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from transmitting certain information to the Department of Justice for use by the national instant criminal background check system; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6047) to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the dollar amounts for the payment of certain disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation under the laws administered by the Secretary; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1329) to permit the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum to be located within the Reserve of the National Mall, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Congratulating Jewish War Veterans
Recognizes the Jewish War Veterans' 130th anniversary and honors their service, advocacy, and efforts to combat antisemitism and support veterans.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
STOP Suicide
Competitive grants to fund suicide-specific stabilization services, training, evaluation, and technical assistance for eligible providers and communities.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Combating Chinese Communist Party Influence
Directs the DNI to assess CCP foreign influence and report findings to specified congressional committees within 180 days.
Referred to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.
Prevent Presidential Profiteering Act
Creates a 100% tax on damages a President or related persons receive from civil actions against the United States during the President's time in office.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Strengthening Housing Supply Act
Authorizes CDBG funds to pay for building new affordable housing for eligible low- and moderate-income residents, for amounts appropriated after enactment.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
BUILD Housing Act
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Veterans’ ACCESS Act of 2025
Sets access standards, speeds notifications and appeals, expands residential mental health access, adds online tools, and pilots outside outpatient services.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Condemning WLFI–Trump Entanglements
Senate resolution condemning financial ties between World Liberty Financial and President Trump, citing conflicts, foreign payments, and the Foreign Emoluments Clause.
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S3064-3065)
Outdoor Recreational Outfitting Act
Lawmakers pursue a bill exempting outdoor outfitting and guiding workers from federal minimum wage and overtime rules, starting after enactment, under two seasonal tests.
Introduced
HUD-USDA-VA Interagency Coordination Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Housing Supply Frameworks Act
Requires HUD to publish state and local zoning guidelines to increase housing supply, create a report on adoption, abolish a clearinghouse, and authorizes funding through 2030.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
VA Home Loan Awareness Act
Adds a VA loan notice to the standard mortgage form and requires a GAO compliance report.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony in Emancipation Hall
Authorizes Emancipation Hall for a Holocaust remembrance ceremony on April 23, 2025.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
School Social Work Week
House resolution supports designating the week starting March 2, 2025 as School Social Work Week to recognize school social workers' roles.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Censure of Rep. Al Green
Resolution to censure Representative Al Green for interrupting the President's joint session address and order public reading of censure.
Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.