Renewing Investment in American Workers and Supply Chains Act This bill classifies nonresidential real property and residential rental property as 20-year property for depreciation purposes.
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting Members of the House of Representatives to six terms and Senators to two terms. The term limits do not apply to any person serving a term as a Member of Congress on the date the amendment is ratified.
Maddy summaryHJRES 61 proposes repealing the 16th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which would eliminate Congress's constitutional authority to collect federal income taxes on all income sources (except during a formally declared war). This bill would directly affect all individuals and businesses currently subject to federal income tax, removing the legal basis for the tax system. If ratified by 3/4 of states within seven years, it would require the Treasury Secretary to submit implementation recommendations within 180 days of ratification. The proposal does not change current tax law but seeks to remove the constitutional foundation for federal income taxation.
This resolution condemns recent attacks on pro-life facilities, groups, and churches and calls on the current presidential administration to use appropriate law enforcement authorities to support their safety.
This resolution expresses support for the Supreme Court's holding in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization (that there is no constitutional right to abortion). The resolution also applauds the courage of the Justices for standing by their allegiance to the Constitution and the legitimacy of the Supreme Court, and it expresses a commitment to supporting policies that continue to protect all life.
Maddy summaryHRES 1214 is a non-binding congressional resolution condemning specific incidents of intimidation and vandalism targeting Supreme Court Justices and crisis pregnancy centers. It calls for the Department of Justice to enforce existing law (18 U.S.C. §1507) prohibiting protests near judges' homes and demands investigations into attacks linked to the group "Jane’s Revenge," which vandalized facilities with threatening messages like "If abortions aren’t safe, then you aren’t either." The resolution does not create new laws but formally expresses Congress’s stance against these acts. It directly addresses the actions taken against judicial officials and reproductive health centers, citing documented incidents from May-June 2022. The resolution is purely symbolic, with no legal effect beyond expressing congressional disapproval.
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that (1) for purposes of federal law, a person's sex means the person's biological sex at birth; and (2) distinctions between the sexes are justified in certain settings, laws, and policies.
Maddy summaryHRES 1114 is a non-binding House resolution expressing support for recognizing "National Police Week" as a way to honor law enforcement officers across the United States. The resolution acknowledges the service and sacrifices of law enforcement officers, particularly those who have died in the line of duty, and specifically references 619 officers who died in 2021 as listed in the resolution. This resolution does not create new laws or allocate funds but serves as a symbolic gesture to encourage public recognition of law enforcement personnel. It calls for Americans to observe National Police Week by honoring officers and raising awareness about their essential role in community safety. The resolution was introduced by multiple members of Congress and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
This resolution urges the Biden administration to (1) remove Vice President Kamala Harris as the head of any executive branch task force or strategy related to immigration, (2) appoint an experienced and competent leader to replace Vice President Harris as the head of the Biden administration's strategy to address the root causes of migration, and (3) immediately provide U.S. Customs and Border Protection with the adequate support and resources to do their job effectively and adequately. The resolution also urges the administration to take action to protect American communities from fentanyl.
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that it is the duty of the federal government to carry out specified actions, including enacting a balanced budget amendment and abolishing the Department of Education.
