H.Res.503 is a resolution expressing support for designating June 11, 2025, as "World Franchise Day." The resolution highlights the role of franchising in the US economy, its history, and its contributions to entrepreneurship and job creation. It recognizes the World …
The "Higher Wages for American Workers Act of 2025" proposes to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, increasing the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour. This increase would take effect on January 1st of the year following …
H.R.3837, the EO 14218 Act of 2025, seeks to codify Executive Order 14218, which relates to ending taxpayer subsidization of what it terms 'open borders.' The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on …
H.R. 3809, the Weather Workforce Improvement Act, aims to expedite the hiring process for critical positions within the National Weather Service (NWS) to enhance public safety. It allows the NWS Director to bypass certain standard hiring procedures for positions directly …
H.R. 3818, the "Stop Poisoning Florida Act," aims to prohibit discharges of water from Lake Okeechobee through specific lock and dam structures (S-308 and S-80) when the water exceeds the EPA's recommended maximum concentration of microcystins for recreational waters. This …
H.Res.482 recognizes World Oceans Day and emphasizes the need to protect, conserve, maintain, and rebuild ocean resources. The resolution acknowledges the ocean's vital role in climate regulation, food supply, and economic activities. It highlights the threats posed by pollution, acidification, …
The Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2025 aims to improve weather forecasting, research, and communication. It reauthorizes and amends the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017, focusing on enhancing NOAA's capabilities. The act also addresses …
The New World Screwworm Preparedness Act of 2025 directs the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a comprehensive study on the United States' preparedness and response capabilities regarding potential outbreaks of the New World screwworm (NWS). The study will assess current …
The Rare Earth Magnet Security Act of 2025 aims to incentivize domestic production of high-performance rare earth magnets through a tax credit. This credit is structured to favor magnets with a higher percentage of domestically sourced rare earth materials. The …
S.1965, the "Protect Vulnerable Immigrant Youth Act," aims to eliminate employment-based visa caps for abused, abandoned, and neglected children classified as special immigrant juveniles. The bill amends sections of the Immigration and Nationality Act to exclude these juveniles from direct …
H.R.3768, the Gas Prices Relief Act of 2025, proposes a temporary suspension of the federal gasoline tax from the date of enactment until January 1, 2026. The bill aims to lower gasoline prices for consumers by eliminating the tax imposed …
The Working Waterfronts Act of 2025 aims to support rural coastal and maritime economic development through various initiatives. It includes provisions for coastal energy, fisheries and seafood, shoreside infrastructure, workforce development, and miscellaneous ocean-related issues. The Act introduces tax credits …
The Fighting Foreign Illegal Seafood Harvests Act of 2025, or FISH Act of 2025, aims to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing globally. It establishes a "black list" of foreign vessels engaged in IUU fishing or related activities, imposing …
H.R.3717, the "Golden Mussel Eradication and Control Act of 2025," aims to amend the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990. The bill establishes a demonstration program focused on the prevention, monitoring, control, and eradication of the golden …
H.R.3715, the New Illegal Deduction Elimination Act or New IDEA Act, aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prevent businesses from deducting wages paid to unauthorized aliens from their gross income. It also seeks to make the …