H.R. 135, the Manatee Protection Act of 2025, aims to designate the West Indian manatee as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 3, 2025, and …

The FairTax Act of 2025 proposes a significant overhaul of the US tax system. It aims to repeal the income tax, payroll taxes, and estate/gift taxes, abolishing the IRS, and replacing them with a national sales tax administered primarily by …

H.R.150, the People CARE Act, aims to reform means-tested welfare programs by establishing a commission to review and recommend changes to improve the social safety net and increase social mobility. The goal is to streamline programs, encourage self-sufficiency, and address …

H.R.41, the Unrecognized Southeast Alaska Native Communities Recognition and Compensation Act, aims to rectify the exclusion of Haines, Ketchikan, Petersburg, Tenakee, and Wrangell from the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA). The bill allows Alaska Natives in these communities to …

H.R.85, the Small Business Flexibility Act, proposes to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 regarding tip pooling. The bill aims to allow broader tip pooling among employees, including those who do not customarily receive tips, provided they receive …

H.R.185, the Responsible Legislating Act, is a comprehensive bill addressing various policy areas, including agriculture, veterans' affairs, retirement plans, human trafficking, and national security. It aims to extend livestock mandatory reporting, enhance retirement savings opportunities, increase penalties for human trafficking …

H.Res.5 adopts the rules of the House of Representatives from the 118th Congress for the 119th Congress, with specific amendments and separate orders. These changes cover a range of areas, including procedures for declaring the speakership vacant, electronic voting in …

H.R.40, the "Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act," seeks to address the injustices of slavery and subsequent discrimination against African Americans. The bill establishes a commission to study the history of slavery and its ongoing …

H.R.84, the Native American Education Opportunity Act, aims to expand educational options for Native American children by establishing Tribal-based Education Savings Account (ESA) programs and authorizing Bureau-Funded Charter Schools. The bill amends the Education Amendments of 1978 and the Elementary …

H.R. 126, the "Original Students Voicing Opinions in Today’s Elections (VOTE) Act," proposes a pilot program managed by the Election Assistance Commission (EAC). The program would provide funds to local educational agencies (LEAs) for initiatives aimed at providing voter registration …

H.R.51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, proposes to admit Washington, D.C. as the State of Washington, Douglass Commonwealth, into the Union. The Act outlines procedures for the admission, including elections for Senators and a Representative, and defines the territory of …

H.R. 141, the Trailer Safety Improvement Act, aims to amend Title 23 of the United States Code to include education on trailer safety in state highway safety programs. The bill directs attention to preventing improper and unsafe use of light-duty …

H.R. 198, also known as the SERVE Our Communities Act, aims to reduce repeat violence by authorizing grants to states and local governments. These grants would support initiatives that consider an individual's potential danger to the community during bail or …

H.Res.11, the "Fair Representation Amendment," directs authorizing committees to review laws within their jurisdiction. The goal is to identify and propose changes to laws that grant excessive discretion to the Executive Branch. The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform will …

H.Res.10, also known as the HEALTH Act, proposes amending the House Rules to establish a standing Committee on Health. This new committee would oversee biomedical research, public health, healthcare facilities, and related areas. The resolution also adjusts the jurisdictions of …