Federal
American Legislation
119th Congress1st Session
SMART Act of 2025
Shortens routine exams for small, well-run banks and credit unions and allows combined examinations while preserving oversight authority.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Iran War Oil Windfall Tax
Imposes an excise tax on oil above $75/barrel during Iran hostilities and rebates revenue to eligible individuals.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Nullify Section 11
Strips legal effect from section 11 of House Resolution 1224, as reported by the House Committee on Rules.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Disapprove CFPB Withdrawal of Bulletin
Nullifies a CFPB rule that withdrew protections tied to Bulletin 2023-01 about student loan bankruptcy billing and collection.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Dry-Redwater Regional Water Act
Authorizes a regional water system and federal support for planning, construction, and power to serve parts of Montana and northwest North Dakota.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Bend Chamber 100th Anniversary
Honors the Bend Chamber's 100 years of supporting businesses, leadership programs, and regional economic development in Central Oregon.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Renewed Human Rights Mandate
Resolution urges a broad human-rights framework addressing migration, militarism, housing, health, labor, and land and cultural rights.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, Armed Services, House Administration, Financial Services, Energy and Commerce, Education and Workforce, and 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.
Afterschool for All Act
Reauthorizes and expands community learning centers funding for 2026–2035, renames program, and raises the corporate tax rate.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.
PROTECT Act
DHS must issue best-practice guidance on handling PII of officers and steps to protect their safety within one year and every four years.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HBCU Research Capacity Act
Creates a federal clearinghouse listing research grants and best practices to help historically Black colleges and universities access research funding and build capacity.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Fast-Track Reciprocal Drug Approval
Allows drugs and trials authorized by select foreign regulators to be quickly allowed here for immediately life‑threatening diseases, with a 30‑day review and postmarket rules.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Aviation Funding Solvency Act
Allows FAA to use the Aviation Insurance Revolving Fund to continue certain FAA activities during a lapse in appropriations.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
AWARE Act
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
DRIVE-SAFE Apprenticeship Act
Allows supervised interstate driving for under-21 commercial drivers after set training hours, vehicle safety tech, and experienced supervision.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Tax Excessive CEO Pay Act
Raises corporate tax rates for firms whose CEO-to-median-worker pay ratio exceeds 50 to 1, with larger increases as the ratio grows.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Delivering On Government Efficiency in Spending
Requires payment data reporting to Treasury, bank verification, and data sharing to help identify, prevent, and recover improper payments, with certain exemptions.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Financial Services, 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.
Return Abducted Ukrainian Children First
Urges return of Ukrainian children taken to Russia or occupied areas before any final peace deal.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Water Affordability and Reliability Act
Creates a trust fund for water and sewer upgrades funded by a corporate tax increase; directs grants, studies, training, and targeted assistance.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
GAMES Act
Removes the one-year post-separation limit so more veterans can use a military adaptive sports program.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
FAIR Fleets Act
Requires USPS to assess fleet distribution, boost vehicle availability in underserved areas, and modernize fleets with fuel-efficient vehicles.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Medicare Audiology Access Act
Allows qualified audiologists to bill Medicare directly for diagnostic and treatment services without physician referral; sets payment rules; effective Jan 1, 2027.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
Stop Comstock Act
Rewrites federal obscenity and import provisions to remove "indecent"/"immoral" language and a reference to abortion-related means.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Marc Fischer Memorial Act
Requires the Bureau of Prisons to plan and implement scanning to find fentanyl and synthetic drugs in inmate mail.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Combating International Islamophobia Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.