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in committee · South Carolina · House Apr 8, 2025

HR 2706: Aid Accountability Act of 2025

The Aid Accountability Act of 2025 amends foreign aid laws to impose strict penalties for violations. It requires federal employees who knowingly violate aid rules to be terminated permanently, pay restitution for illegally allocated funds, and face a lifetime ban from federal employment. Non-federal recipients (like grantee organizations) who violate these rules are barred from future federal funding. The Secretary of State must make final violation determinations, report violations to Congress within 60 days - including details on who violated the rules and how to prevent recurrence - and submit these reports under the Congressional Review Act.
Warren Davidson (R) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · South Carolina · House Apr 8, 2025

HR 2725: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025

The Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025 would reform the Low-Income Housing Credit program, which provides tax credits to developers of affordable housing. It would increase state allocations based on population with annual cost-of-living adjustments, modify tenant eligibility rules to allow higher income limits for some residents, and add protections for domestic violence victims in housing. The bill would simplify rules for rural and Native American housing projects, clarify credit eligibility requirements, and require greater transparency in program administration. These changes would directly affect developers, property owners, and low-income tenants in housing projects that receive LIHC tax credits.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax credit program for affordable housing through increased state allocations, simplified rules, and higher income limits, directly advancing fiscal support for housing development.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases tax credits for affordable housing developers, expands tenant eligibility, adds domestic violence protections, and simplifies rural/Native American housing rules.95% confidence
Darin LaHood (R) · 168 co-sponsors
in committee · South Carolina · House Apr 8, 2025

HR 2708: Safeguarding American Property Act of 2025

This bill amends immigration law to expand mandatory detention for non-citizen immigrants convicted of specific property crimes. It adds trespassing, vandalism, and arson to the list of offenses that trigger detention under Section 236(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, alongside burglary and serious bodily injury. Non-citizen immigrants convicted of these crimes would now face automatic detention without bond, rather than potentially being released pending removal proceedings. The key change modifies existing detention criteria to include these three property crimes as grounds for mandatory immigration detention.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands mandatory detention for property crimes (vandalism, arson), adding offenses to trigger automatic detention without bond, increasing criminalization and restricting defendant rights.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationExpands mandatory detention for property crimes, restricting immigrant protections and increasing enforcement under Section 236(c).95% confidence
Troy Downing (R) · 36 co-sponsors
passed · South Carolina · House Apr 8, 2025

HR 877: Deliver for Veterans Act

HR 877, the Deliver for Veterans Act, amends existing law to ensure the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) covers the full cost of delivering adaptive vehicles to eligible veterans. Specifically, it updates Section 3902(a) of Title 38 to include "the total shipping price to deliver the automobile or other conveyance to the veteran" in the VA's payment obligation. This change directly affects veterans who receive adaptive vehicles through the VA's program, removing a previous barrier where shipping costs might have been their responsibility. The bill makes no new eligibility rules but clarifies that the VA must pay for both the vehicle purchase and its delivery to the veteran's location. This is a technical adjustment to improve the existing program's implementation.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands VA coverage for adaptive vehicles, improving access to essential mobility equipment for veterans, which supports healthcare services and patient access.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRemoves shipping cost barrier for adaptive vehicles, expanding VA benefit coverage to ensure full delivery cost is covered for eligible veterans.95% confidence
James C. Moylan (R) · 8 co-sponsors
passed · South Carolina · Senate Apr 7, 2025

SRES 159: A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable John Bennett Johnston, Jr., former Senator for the State of Louisiana.

This resolution (SRES 159) is a ceremonial Senate measure honoring the late Senator John Bennett Johnston, Jr. (1932-2024), who represented Louisiana in the U.S. Senate from 1972 to 1997. It commemorates his career, including his work on energy policy, flood control, and Louisiana conservation efforts, and requests the Senate adjourn in his memory while sending condolences to his family. As a non-binding resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or laws.
Bill Cassidy (R) · 99 co-sponsors
in committee · South Carolina · House Apr 7, 2025

HRES 295: Expressing Support for the President's Actions to Safeguard National Security and Eliminate Threats from Foreign Terrorist Organizations.

HRES 295 is a resolution expressing congressional support for the President's use of the Alien Enemies Act to remove members of Tren de Aragua (designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization) from the United States. It references the deportation of noncitizens to El Salvador under a prior agreement and affirms the President's authority to detain or deport foreign terrorists. The resolution does not create new laws but endorses specific security actions taken under existing legal authority. It directly relates to the removal of Tren de Aragua members and their transfer to El Salvador's detention facility.
Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationEndorses deportation of foreign terrorists under Alien Enemies Act, supporting strict immigration enforcement against designated groups.95% confidence
Jeff Crank (R) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · South Carolina · House Apr 7, 2025

HR 2687: End Kidney Deaths Act

HR 2687, the End Kidney Deaths Act, creates a federal tax credit for living kidney donors who give non-directed donations (meaning they don't know the recipient's identity). It provides a $10,000 annual credit for five years ($50,000 total) to donors whose kidney is removed after December 31, 2026, with special rules if the donor dies during this period. The credit applies only to living, non-directed kidney donations and explicitly states it does not count as "valuable consideration" under laws prohibiting organ sales. This bill directly affects living kidney donors who choose to donate anonymously, aiming to incentivize such donations by offsetting related costs through tax relief. The credit expires after December 31, 2036.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates a $50,000 federal tax credit for kidney donors, providing direct tax relief as a funding mechanism for organ donation.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates $50,000 tax credit for kidney donors to increase organ availability, directly improving transplant access and patient outcomes in healthcare.95% confidence
Nicole Malliotakis (R) · 47 co-sponsors
in committee · South Carolina · House Apr 7, 2025

HR 2694: Election Results Accountability Act

HR 2694, the Election Results Accountability Act, sets strict deadlines for states to count ballots and certify results in federal elections. It requires states to count at least 90% of ballots within 72 hours of polls closing and complete full counting with official certification within two weeks. Exceptions apply for major disasters, cyberattacks, technical issues, or recounts, but states missing deadlines risk losing federal election administration funds unless they submit a compliance plan. This bill directly affects all states administering federal elections, aiming to standardize and expedite the certification process while maintaining flexibility for genuine emergencies.
Jay Obernolte (R) · 12 co-sponsors
in committee · South Carolina · House Apr 7, 2025

HR 2691: To abolish the Department of Education and to provide funding directly to States for elementary and secondary education, and for other purposes.

HR 2691 would abolish the U.S. Department of Education 30 days after enactment, terminating all its programs except the Federal Pell Grant and Direct Loan programs for higher education. It redirects federal funding for elementary and secondary education directly to states through block grants, calculated based on each state's share of national individual income tax payments. States receiving these funds would be required to use them for K-12 education, with no federal restrictions on how they distribute the money. The bill transfers oversight of the remaining higher education programs to the Treasury Secretary. This change would shift control of K-12 education funding from the federal government to state governments.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill redirects federal K-12 funding to states via block grants, maintaining funding without federal restrictions, ensuring continued support for education.90% confidence
Barry Moore (R) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · South Carolina · House Apr 7, 2025

HR 2678: Ellie’s Law

HR 2678, "Ellie’s Law," authorizes $20 million annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2030 for the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke to conduct new research on unruptured brain aneurysms. The funding specifically aims to study diverse patient populations by age, sex, and race, addressing gaps in current research. This bill directly affects the estimated 6.8 million Americans with unruptured brain aneurysms - particularly women and people of color, who face higher rupture risks - by advancing medical understanding of the condition. The law requires the funds to supplement, not replace, existing research budgets.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $20M annually for medical research funding, directly increasing federal spending on a health program addressing underserved populations.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes $20M annually for neurological research addressing health disparities in aneurysm care, advancing patient access and equity for 6.8M affected Americans.95% confidence
Brian K. Fitzpatrick (R) · 55 co-sponsors
in committee · South Carolina · House Apr 4, 2025

HR 2253: Puppy Protection Act of 2025

This bill, HR 2253 (Puppy Protection Act of 2025), sets new federal standards for commercial dog dealers who sell puppies to the public. It requires specific housing sizes based on dog size (e.g., 12-30 square feet per dog), daily exercise in safe outdoor areas, clean water and nutritious food twice daily, and annual veterinary exams including dental checks. The bill also limits breeding frequency (max 2 litters in 25 months), sets age minimums for breeding (18 months for small dogs, 2 years for large dogs), and mandates health screenings to prevent genetic diseases. These requirements apply directly to commercial dealers, with final regulations to be issued within 18 months of enactment.
Brian K. Fitzpatrick (R) · 217 co-sponsors
in committee · South Carolina · House Apr 4, 2025

HR 2102: Major Richard Star Act

This bill, HR 2102 (Major Richard Star Act), allows veterans with combat-related disabilities to receive both full military retired pay and veterans' disability compensation simultaneously, without the previous offset that reduced retired pay. It directly affects veterans already eligible for both benefits due to combat-related injuries, removing the requirement that their retired pay be reduced by the disability compensation amount. The key provision amends Title 10 and Title 38 to eliminate the offset rule (sections 5304 and 5305 of Title 38) for these veterans. The change applies to payments starting after the bill’s enactment date, effective for all qualifying veterans. This is a policy change to increase financial support for affected veterans, not a new benefit.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEliminates offset requiring reduced retired pay, allowing veterans to receive full military retired pay and disability compensation simultaneously - expanding benefits.95% confidence
Gus M. Bilirakis (R) · 340 co-sponsors
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