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in committee · Nebraska · House Jan 21, 2025

HR 597: PURR Act of 2025

The PURR Act of 2025 creates a uniform federal regulatory framework for pet food in the United States, replacing inconsistent state and historical livestock feed regulations. It preempts state laws on pet food labeling, advertising, and marketing (while preserving state food safety oversight), establishes a 90-day review timeline for new pet food ingredients, and allows ingredients listed in the AAFCO publication to be considered "Generally Recognized as Safe" without specific FDA approval. The bill sets clear rules for ingredient labeling (including "sometimes present" for fats, flavors, and grains) and permits certain marketing claims like "natural" or "hairball control" without premarket approval, provided specific conditions are met. This legislation directly affects pet food manufacturers, pet owners, and veterinarians by creating a more consistent regulatory environment for pet food products nationwide. The FDA must issue specific guidance on pet food nutrition, labeling, and safety within 18 months of enactment.
Steve Womack (R) · 15 co-sponsors
in committee · Nebraska · House Jan 21, 2025

HR 587: To remove the lesser prairie-chicken from the lists of threatened species and endangered species published pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973 and to amend that Act to exclude the lesser prairie-chicken from the authority of that Act.

HR 587 removes the lesser prairie-chicken (all populations) from the federal lists of threatened and endangered species under the Endangered Species Act. It also permanently amends the law to prevent the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from ever listing the bird as threatened or endangered in the future. This bill directly affects the lesser prairie-chicken by ending its current legal protections under the Endangered Species Act. The key mechanism is a specific exclusion added to the Act’s listing authority, blocking any future federal protection for this species.
Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill removes lesser prairie-chicken from ESA protections and permanently excludes it from future listing, weakening species conservation under key environmental law.95% confidence
Tracey Mann (R) · 17 co-sponsors
in committee · Nebraska · House Jan 21, 2025

HR 574: ALIGN Act

The ALIGN Act (HR 574) allows businesses to immediately deduct the full cost of certain qualifying equipment and property (like machinery or tools) instead of spreading the deduction over several years. This permanent tax change directly affects businesses that invest in eligible property placed in service after September 2017. The key provision eliminates the previous depreciation rules for these assets, providing an immediate tax benefit to encourage capital investment. It does not change tax rates or apply to all business expenses, only specific types of equipment meeting the defined criteria.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesProvides immediate tax deduction for businesses, creating a tax break primarily for corporations (wealthy entities), reducing government revenue.90% confidence
Jodey C. Arrington (R) · 34 co-sponsors
in committee · Nebraska · House Jan 21, 2025

HR 591: Defending American Jobs and Investment Act

This bill requires the Treasury Secretary to regularly report to Congress about foreign countries that impose taxes on U.S. businesses or individuals considered unfair (extraterritorial or discriminatory taxes). For countries identified in these reports, it authorizes the U.S. to increase tax rates on income and withholdings from those countries, starting at 5% and increasing up to 20% over time. The bill also allows the U.S. to prohibit federal government purchases from entities in those countries and to consider these tax policies when negotiating tax treaties or trade agreements. It would directly affect U.S. businesses and individuals doing business with countries that have these tax policies, as well as those countries' businesses operating in the U.S.
Jason Smith (R) · 25 co-sponsors
in committee · Nebraska · House Jan 21, 2025

HR 578: Sarah’s Law

HR 578, "Sarah’s Law," requires mandatory detention for certain non-citizens (aliens) charged with crimes resulting in death or serious bodily injury. It directly affects non-citizens facing such charges and their victims' families. Key provisions mandate that the Department of Homeland Security detain these individuals immediately and notify victims or their closest living relatives (like parents or spouses) about the alien’s identity, immigration status, custody details, and removal efforts. The bill adds specific categories of non-citizens to the mandatory detention list, including those whose visas were revoked or who are deportable for prior immigration violations. This creates a formal process for victim notification while expanding detention requirements under immigration law.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeMandates mandatory detention for non-citizens charged with violent crimes, reducing defendant rights and increasing restrictive measures without rehabilitation focus.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates mandatory detention for non-citizens charged with violent crimes, increasing immigration enforcement against this group.95% confidence
Randy Feenstra (R) · 53 co-sponsors
in committee · Nebraska · House Jan 20, 2025

HR 563: No Retaining Every Gun In a System That Restricts Your Rights Act

HR 563 requires the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to destroy all firearm transaction records from discontinued businesses within 90 days of the law's enactment. It also amends a federal law to prevent future registration of such transactions by removing language that required these records to be delivered to the Attorney General. The bill mandates that the ATF submit a report to Congress detailing how many records were destroyed. This legislation directly affects ATF record-keeping procedures, not individual gun owners or firearm ownership rights.
Michael Cloud (R) · 74 co-sponsors
in committee · Nebraska · House Jan 20, 2025

HR 568: Auto Theft Prevention Act

This bill creates a federal grant program to help state and local law enforcement combat auto theft and stolen vehicle trafficking. It authorizes $30 million annually (2026-2030) based on each state’s prior year auto theft rates, requiring states to allocate at least 50% of funds to local agencies in high-theft areas and 25% to state agencies. Funds can be used for specific auto theft prevention activities, including purchasing equipment (like license plate readers), hiring staff, training officers, and funding data collection. The program directly affects state and local law enforcement agencies by providing targeted funding for proven anti-theft measures.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds law enforcement for auto theft prevention, directly supporting law enforcement component of criminal justice. Explicitly allocates resources to combat crime via state/local agencies.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds auto theft prevention (e.g., license plate readers), enhancing vehicle safety and transportation security per bill's focus on combating stolen vehicles.95% confidence
Mikie Sherrill (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Nebraska · House Jan 20, 2025

HR 559: Seniors in the Workforce Tax Relief Act

HR 559, the "Seniors in the Workforce Tax Relief Act," creates a new tax deduction for individuals aged 65 or older. It allows a $25,000 deduction for seniors, reduced for higher earners (phased out when income exceeds $100,000), with higher thresholds for joint returns or surviving spouses. The deduction applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024, and expires after December 31, 2029. This directly affects senior taxpayers by lowering their taxable income, with specific rules for married couples filing jointly.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax deduction for seniors (65+), reducing taxable income and lowering tax burden - direct tax relief aligning with support indicators.95% confidence
Don Bacon (R)
in committee · Nebraska · House Jan 20, 2025

HR 560: Second Job Tax Relief Act of 2025

This bill allows qualifying workers to exclude income from a secondary job from their taxable income and payroll taxes. To qualify, workers must designate a primary employer (based on hourly work ≥2,080 hours) and earn secondary income below phase-out thresholds ($100,000 individual/$150,000 married joint filers). The exclusion phases out for income above these thresholds and expires after five years. It directly affects workers with a second job who meet the primary employer requirement, changing how secondary job earnings are taxed under the Internal Revenue Code.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax relief by excluding secondary job income from taxable income for qualifying middle/lower income workers with phase-out thresholds at $100k/$150k.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExcludes secondary job income from taxes, increasing take-home pay for qualifying workers, directly expanding financial benefits under employment standards.85% confidence
Don Bacon (R)
in committee · Nebraska · House Jan 20, 2025

HR 561: Overtime Pay Tax Relief Act of 2025

HR 561, the Overtime Pay Tax Relief Act of 2025, allows eligible hourly workers to deduct up to 20% of their legally required overtime pay from their taxable income. This deduction applies to workers earning overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act, with income limits: $100,000 for single filers, $150,000 for heads of household, and $200,000 for married couples filing jointly. The deduction expires after 2029 and applies to all taxpayers, including those who don’t itemize deductions. It modifies tax withholding procedures to implement this new deduction starting from the bill’s enactment date.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax deduction for eligible hourly workers, reducing taxable income for middle-income earners under FLSA, aligning with tax relief indicators for middle/lower income.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides tax deduction on overtime pay, increasing take-home pay for eligible workers under FLSA, directly enhancing wage benefits in Labor & Employment policy.95% confidence
Don Bacon (R)
in committee · Nebraska · House Jan 20, 2025

HR 558: Tip Tax Termination Act

This bill excludes up to $20,000 in tips from taxable income for workers in hospitality, food service, and cosmetology who rely on tips as part of their wages. It applies to tips received after December 31, 2024, and ends for tips received after December 31, 2029. The excluded tips still count toward qualifying for the child tax credit and earned income credit, but not for other tax deductions or credits. The IRS must adjust withholding procedures to reflect this exclusion starting in 2025.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExcludes tips from taxable income for hospitality/food service workers (lower/middle income), reducing their tax burden - direct tax relief aligning with support indicators.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExcludes tips from taxable income for hospitality workers, increasing take-home pay and aligning with worker benefit expansion.95% confidence
Don Bacon (R)
in committee · Nebraska · House Jan 20, 2025

HR 557: Working Class Bonus Tax Relief Act of 2025

This bill allows workers to deduct up to 15% of their non-bonus wages as a tax deduction for bonuses received from an employer. It directly affects individual workers earning bonuses, with income limits: $100,000 for single filers, $150,000 for heads of household, and $200,000 for married couples filing jointly. The deduction expires after December 31, 2029, and modifies tax forms to include this provision without affecting itemized deduction limits. It applies to bonuses received after the bill's enactment date.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax deduction for bonuses to middle-income workers ($100k-$200k income limits), reducing tax burden per tax relief focus.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides tax relief on bonuses, increasing disposable income for qualifying workers under income limits, directly expanding worker financial benefits.90% confidence
Don Bacon (R)
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