Coverage of the 119th Congress
Bills Desk
250 bills from the 119th Congress, led by the newest arrivals from Capitol Hill.
Sponsored by Steve Scalise
This bill informs the Senate that the House of Representatives has a quorum and has chosen its leaders, including the Speaker and Clerk. The Speaker is Mike Johnson from Louisiana, and the Clerk is Kevin McCumber from Illinois. This bill is essentially a formal announcement to the Senate.
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Sponsored by Adrian Smith
This bill eliminates unused funding from a previous tax-cutting law called the Inflation Reduction Act. The extra money was meant to help with taxes and inflation, but since it's not being used, Congress wants to take it back. This means some taxpayer protections and small business benefits will be affected.
Sponsored by Warren Davidson
This bill improves oversight and transparency of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), which helps prevent financial crimes. It requires FinCEN to report on its activities, share information with Congress, and provide guidance to small businesses about beneficial ownership reporting. This increased transparency can help everyday Americans by making it harder for bad actors to hide illicit funds and promoting fairness in business dealings.
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Sponsored by Andy Biggs
This bill, known as the KAMALA Act, prohibits federal grants from being used to help people who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. It aims to ensure that these funds are only used for people who meet certain eligibility requirements. The law change will affect how local governments and non-profit organizations receive federal funding for housing and community development programs.
Sponsored by Steve Scalise
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Sponsored by Zachary Nunn
This bill proposes adding a new part to the US Constitution that would require the government to balance its budget every year. If the budget is not balanced, three-fifths of Congress could vote on allowing an exception. The bill also sets rules for how the government can spend and borrow money.
Sponsored by Andy Biggs
This bill, called the Buzz Off Act, would prevent government agencies from using drones to spy on American citizens. It also allows for exceptions in certain situations where a citizen gives permission or a court grants permission through a search warrant. This could help protect people's privacy and reduce the risk of misuse by law enforcement.
Sponsored by Claudia Tenney
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Sponsored by Al Green
This bill creates an office to test for compliance with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, strengthens the law to prevent credit discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age, ZIP Code, or census tract. The Office will conduct testing and refer violations to the Attorney General for action. The bill also establishes criminal penalties for violating the law.
Sponsored by Andy Biggs
This bill makes it a crime for an alien who is not supposed to be in the US to vote in federal elections. If found guilty, they could face deportation and serious consequences. This law aims to protect the integrity of the electoral process by ensuring only eligible citizens can participate.
Sponsored by Andy Biggs
This bill allows states to use federal funds to pay for schools that low-income children attend, rather than just public schools. It also prohibits the federal government from requiring schools to follow certain standards or assessments.
Sponsored by Andy Biggs
The bill reaffirms that the US is not part of the International Criminal Court, does not recognize its jurisdiction, and rejects an arrest warrant for Israeli leaders. This action impacts the US-Israel relationship and demonstrates support for Israel's right to self-defense.
