Coverage of the 119th Congress
Bills Desk
250 bills from the 119th Congress, led by the newest arrivals from Capitol Hill.
Sponsored by Andy Biggs
This bill revokes the security clearances of certain former members of the intelligence community, including 52 individuals, who signed a public statement about the Hunter Biden laptop scandal. The Secretary of Defense and Attorney General will investigate their role in the scandal. This could impact their ability to work on classified projects or hold government positions.
Sponsored by Andy Biggs
This bill requires the government to develop a plan to increase oil and gas production on public lands. The plan must match the percentage of oil in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve when petroleum is drawn down from it. The goal is to prepare for potential energy shortages.
Sponsored by James McGovern
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Sponsored by Lauren Boebert
This bill would abolish the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), a federal agency responsible for enforcing laws related to alcohol, tobacco, firearms, and explosives. The ATF would cease to exist, and its responsibilities would be transferred to other government agencies. This change could impact law enforcement and regulatory activities in these areas.
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Sponsored by Andy Biggs
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Sponsored by Brian Fitzpatrick
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Sponsored by Lauren Boebert
This bill modifies the repayment plan for the Arkansas Valley Conduit in Colorado. It ensures that contractors pay a certain percentage of the conduit's cost, regardless of federal funding. The bill also clarifies the responsibility for operations and maintenance.
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Sponsored by Al Green
This bill would set a new method for calculating the minimum wage based on the federal poverty line. It would ensure that people can afford basic necessities like rent and food without having to work too many hours. The goal is to make sure low-income workers can earn a living wage.
Sponsored by Jack Bergman
This bill would update the definition of a covered entity in the 340B drug discount program to include rural emergency hospitals. Currently, only certain types of hospitals are eligible for this program. The bill aims to expand access to discounted prescription medications for people in rural areas. This could help make prescription medications more affordable for people living in these areas.
Sponsored by Andy Biggs
This bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development to enforce compliance with community service and self-sufficiency requirements in public housing. If they fail to do so, funds for the department's management and administration account will be reduced by an amount equal to the previous year's non-compliance. This is intended to encourage compliance and ensure that public housing residents are contributing to their communities.
Sponsored by Tom McClintock
This bill proposes to add a new amendment to the US Constitution that would limit the government's ability to increase its debt. The amendment would require that any debt increase be approved by three-fourths of both houses of Congress and have a specific purpose. This could impact how the government finances its activities and makes decisions about borrowing money. Ultimately, it could affect how taxes are collected or spent.
Sponsored by Andy Biggs
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