What We're Monitoring
Following is information about introduced Bills that our Research Committee is keeping an eye on. Come back here as often as you’d like to find an update. We’ll edit this at least once a week.
No action is needed at this time, but be aware of what MAGA is up to in the US Congress.
H. Res. 7. Recognizing the importance of access to comprehensive, high-quality, life-affirming medical care for women of all ages
What/Why oppose: States that “health care for women should also address the needs of men, families, and communities” (I.e. women should make their decisions based on what is good for themselves) and advocates for Pro Women's Healthcare Centers, anti-abortion clinics
Introduced by Andy Biggs, R-AZ
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, 1/3/25
H. Res. 229. Impeaching James E. Boasberg, United States District Court Chief Judge for the District of Columbia, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Why oppose: The Judge has done nothing wrong. This is a usurpation of the separation of powers and the independence of the Judiciary.
Introduced by Brandon Gill, R-TX
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary, 3/18/25
HR 21. Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
What: Would require doctors to take heroic measures to save the lives of fetuses that are alive after either an induced or natural abortion.
Why oppose: A step to take away a woman and her family's choice about the outcome of a pregnancy that they chose to end or that ended because the pregnancy ended naturally.
Introduced by Ann Wagner, R-MO
Passed the House. referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 1/24/25
HR 22/ S 128 SAFEGUARD AMERICAN VOTER ELIGIBILITY (SAVE) Keep an eye on this one!
Why oppose: Bill would require the presentation of a birth certificate or passport when trying to register to vote. Supposedly a bill to prevent non-citizens from voting, but is unnecessary – non-citizens are already prevented from voting. Will suppress legitimate votes.
Introduced by Rep. Chip Roy, R-TX and Sen. Mike Lee, R-UT
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration, 1/3/25
Read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, 1/16/25
These Bills are still pending in both Houses. In the Senate S. 128 will require a filibuster, 30 hours of debate, before it goes to the floor for a vote. The Bills will require in-person voter registration with proof of citizenship in the form of a birth certificate or passport. It would eliminate voter registration by state secretaries of state and any form of third party voter registration drives. Anytime a person moves they would have to re-register to vote in person with the documentation. Requiring people to go to the clerk's office in their locality would be a time and budgetary burden on localities. Statistically less than half of the populace has a passport and it is estimated that of those people most have incomes of over $100,000. Many people have lost their birth certificates. Interestingly, it is estimated that this Bill would disenfranchise approximately 68 million women who took their husband's name at marriage. If they don't have a passport with their married name, their birth certificate will not be adequate to prove citizenship because their birth name and married name are different.
HR 25. Fair Tax Act.
What/Why oppose: This act would repeal the income tax and other taxes, abolish the Internal Revenue Service, and enact a national sales tax.
Sponsored by Earl Carter, R-GA
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means, 1/03/25
HR 28/S 9. PROTECTION OF WOMEN AND GIRLS In SPORTS ACT OF 2025 (aka The House Republican Child Predator Empowerment Act)
What: An anti trans bill to prevent males transitioning to female from participating in women's sports.
Why oppose: Banning trans girls from school sports would subject all girls to humiliating gender screenings by adults — and worse. The legislation would create opportunities for predatory adult behavior in sports like gymnastics and wrestling.
Sponsored by Tommy Tuberville, R-AL
Passed the House, Received in the Senate, 1/15/25
HR 30. Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act
What: To provide for deportation of aliens convicted of criminal sexual conduct or domestic violence or have committed said offenses.
Why oppose: Obviously on its face, aliens convicted of said crimes should be deported after they serve their sentence. The law already provides for that to happen.
Introduced by Rep. Nancy Mace, R-SC
Passed the House, now in the Senate, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 1/17/25
HR 32. No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act
Why oppose: Makes state and localities ineligible for federal funds if not cooperation with the administration's immigration policies.
Introduced by Nick LaLota, R-NY
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary, 1/3/25
HR 37. Proposing a Federal debt limit amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Why oppose: Having the debt ceiling as an amendment to the US constitution makes it even more difficult for budgets to be passed.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary, 1/3/25
Introduced by Rudy Yakym (R-IN)
HR 38. Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act
Why oppose: It would require states and localities with strict concealed weapons laws to grant reciprocity to any one who has a concealed weapon permit in another state or locality, thereby undermining the authority of states and localities with stricter concealed weapon laws.
Introduced by Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC)
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary on 1/3/25, Ordered to be Reported (Amended) on 3/25/2025
HR 86. NOSHA Act (To Abolish the Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
Why oppose: Occupational Health and Safety Administration is essential to set and enforce health and safety standards in the workplace
Introduced by Rep. Andy Briggs (R-AZ)
Referred to Committee Education and Workforce on 1/3/25
HR 116. To close loopholes in the immigration laws that serve as incentives to aliens to attempt to enter the United States unlawfully
Introduced by Rep. Andy Briggs (R-AZ)
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs on 1/3/25
HR 263/S 50. To prohibit the intentional hindering of immigration, border, and customs controls
What/Why oppose: Make it illegal to appear to be interfering with enforcement action of ICE
Introduced by Juan Ciscomani, R-AZ/Introduced by Joni Ernst, R-IA
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary, 1/9/25
Read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, 1/9/25
HR 369 and HR 899. To Eliminate the Department of Education
What/Why Oppose: Would be catastrophic for the millions of students in low-income communities who need educational services and support. Civil rights protections against discrimination based on race, gender, and disability would also be gutted.
Introduced by David Rouzer, R-NC (369) and Thomas Massie, R-KY (899)
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce on 1/13/25 and 1/31/25, respectively
HR 722 Implement equal protection under the 14th article of amendment to the Constitution for the right to life of each born and preborn human person
What/Why Oppose: Would give constitutional protection to fetuses, a step towards a national abortion ban. Particularly dangerous for women with problem pregnancies
Introduced by Burlison, R-MO
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary, 1/24/25
HR 729 Prohibit Chemical Abortions Without Presence of Healthcare Provider
What/Why oppose: Will make it much harder for women to take abortion pills mifepristone and misoprostol
Introduced by Harris, R-NC
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary, 1/24/25
Also, Andy Ogles is reintroducing the HR 5806 - Ending Chemical Abortions Act to make all abortion bills illegal
HR 795 Prohibit Health and Human Services From Treating Pregnancy as an Illness
What/Why oppose: Would ban abortions for the health and safety of the woman
Introduced by Miller, R-IL
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on 1/28/25
HR 796 Amend Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to Include Warnings about Mifepristone (abortion drug)
Why oppose: The warnings are not needed, the bill is intended to mislead and scare women
Introduced by Miller, R-IL
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on 1/28/25
HR 797 Ensure Women Seeking Abortion are informed of risks of Procure and Be Informed of the Stage of Development of the fetus
Why oppose: The bill is intended to mislead and scare women
Introduced by Miller, R-IL
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on 1/28/25
HR 798 Provide for Dignity of Fetal Remains and for other purposes
Why oppose: Could limit use of fetal materials in research. Could lead to requirement that the fetal remains form either a miscarriage or abortion issued a death certificate and require some sort of funerary event
Introduced by Miller, R-IL
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on 1/28/25
HR 799 Provide for Parental Notification and Intervention in Case of Unemancipated Minor seeking Abortion
Why oppose: Could limit use of fetal materials in research. Could lead to requirement that the fetal remains form either a miscarriage or abortion issued a death certificate and require some sort of funerary event
Introduced by Miller, R-IL
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary on 1/28/25
HR 1295 Reorganizing Government Act.
Why oppose: Would rename all government agencies as Executive Departments. The executive branch would have control over the operations of the Executive Departments.
Introduced by James Comer, R-KY.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on 2/13/2025.
HR 1526, the No Rogue Rulings Act or NORRA,
What/Why opposed: Would limit the power of the U.S. District Courts to issue Temporary Restraining Orders or Injunctions against executive orders.
Introduced by Darrell Issa, R-CA
As of April 2, 2025 the House Rules Committee reported HR 1526 to the House under a closed rule, meaning that debate will be limited to one hour and there can be only one motion to recommit the bill back to committee on 4/1/2025.
S 114. A BILL TO PROVIDE ENHANCED FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ASSISTANCE IN ENFORCEMENT OF IMMIGRATION LAW
What/Why oppose: Allows other law enforcement to detain aliens on behalf of ICE which they already do
Introduced by Rep Marsha Blackburn, R-TN
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary on 1/16/25
S 242. Dignity for Aborted Children Act
What/Why oppose: Would require abortion providers to arrange for cremation or interment of fetal remains within 7 days of abortion and would allow states to require same burial treatment for fetal remains as those imposed for other human remains.
Introduced by Pete Ricketts, R-NE
Referred to the Senate Committee Health, Education Labor And Pensions, 1/24/25
S 1006 Prohibit Federal employees from organizing, joining, or participating labor unions for purposes of collective bargaining or representation.
Introduced by Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-TN.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, 3/12/2025.
Federal Bills that have been stopped
HR 23. ILLEGITIMATE COURT COUNTER ACTION ACT
What: To impose sanctions against the International Criminal Court involved in an effort to investigate, arrest, detain or prosecute any protected person of the USA or its allies.
Why oppose: Hinders war crime investigations.
Introduced by Rep. Chip Roy, R
Passed the House, failed to move forward in Senate, 1/28/25
State Updates: No action is needed at this time, but be aware of what MAGA is up to in the Michigan Legislature.
HR 19. A resolution withholding earmark funding from communities with policies that “subvert” federal immigration law.
Passed in the House 2/11/25. Watch for Senate actions.
HR 28 A resolution to condemn the Supreme Court of the United States’ decision in Obergefell v Hodges. More info here.
Introduced by Josh Schriver, referred to Committee on Government Operations 2/25/25
HR 40 A resolution to strongly encourage the Michigan High School Athletic Association to align its eligibility rules for high school athletes with Executive Order 14201 to preserve the integrity of competition and the safety of our female athletes.
Why oppose: Anti-trans bill
HB 4024 which would restrict student access to restrooms and changing rooms based on the student’s biological gender.
Why oppose: Another Anti-trans bill
HJR B. Require proof of citizenship including birth certificate or passport, where name on state photo ID matches (change to the MI constitution)
Why oppose: Similar to the SAVE act (see above HR22), will make it more difficult to vote, doesn’t define what a valid ID is, the state will have to continually verify a voter’s citizenship status.
Introduced by Bryan Posthumus
Referred to Committee on Election Integrity on 1/29/25
(The proposed constitutional amendment is unlikely to pass the state Legislature, as it requires a two-thirds vote in both chambers)