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 requires doctors to show a woman an ultrasound picture before performing an abortion. The doctor must also explain what the picture shows and let her see it for herself. If she chooses not to look, she can still get the abortion.
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Sponsored by Vern Buchanan
This bill allows parents to deduct medical expenses from their taxes when caring for their children. It also expands health savings accounts and flexible spending arrangements to cover expenses for parents. These changes can help make healthcare more affordable for families.
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Sponsored by Robert Wittman
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Sponsored by Andy Biggs
This bill requires federal employees in Senior Executive Service and schedule C positions to disclose their student loan debt. They will have to file a report with the government every year, starting after the law takes effect, which includes information about all types of loans they've taken out. The government will then publish this information annually to help make sure that everyone is playing by the same rules.
Sponsored by Nicole Malliotakis
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Sponsored by Vern Buchanan
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Sponsored by Andy Biggs
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Sponsored by Nicole Malliotakis
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Sponsored by Andy Biggs
This bill would increase public access to recreational areas on Federal land. It would also allow more money for these areas, from $15 million to $50 million annually. The goal is to make it easier and more affordable for people to enjoy the outdoors on public lands.
Sponsored by Rudy Yakym
This bill proposes an amendment to the US Constitution that would limit the federal debt to 130% of the country's Gross Domestic Product. The debt limit would be reduced by 1% each year until it reaches 120%. The President would need to submit a budget and ensure that the debt does not exceed this limit, except in cases where a declaration of war is in effect or there is an imminent threat to national security.
Sponsored by Andy Biggs
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to require the Supreme Court to have nine justices, including a chief justice and eight associate justices. The goal is to increase the number of justices on the court, but it does not specify how this change would be achieved. The proposal needs to be approved by three-fourths of the state legislatures within seven years.
Sponsored by Andy Biggs
This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to detain any non-citizen who is arrested for a serious crime while being present in the US illegally. If the person is not convicted, they will be kept in detention until removal proceedings are completed. The goal is to ensure that those who break immigration laws are held accountable.
