Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Financial Services Committee Bills & Legislation

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Us Congress House Bill HB115

Introduced
2/7/25  
No Free Rent for Freeloaders Act of 2025This bill directs the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), on an annual basis, tomonitor the extent of noncompliance of public-housing tenants with certain community service and economic self-sufficiency requirements,determine the aggregate amount provided in federal subsidies for all public-housing dwelling units that were occupied by noncompliant tenants, andpublish this amount in the Federal Register.In each fiscal year, the amount as determined and published for the preceding fiscal year must be rescinded from funds made available for HUD's Management and Administration account.
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Us Congress House Bill HB150

Introduced
1/3/25  
Refer
1/3/25  
Refer
1/4/25  
People-Centered Assistance Reform Effort Act or the People CARE ActThis bill establishes the People-Centered Assistance Reform Effort Commission within the legislative branch to review federal means-tested programs for potential reform.Under the bill, means-tested programs are those designed to provide assistance to low-income individuals, including, for example, Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. The commission is generally directed to review all federal means-tested programs with the exception of certain specified programs, including Social Security, Medicare, and certain veterans’ benefits programs.The commission is directed to identify and evaluate potential changes to federal means-tested programs, such as consolidation with other programs, delegation of certain functions to states, and the establishment of gradual benefit reductions tied to increases in beneficiaries’ income. The commission is also directed to consider changes that would allow caseworkers to identify all of the appropriate programs for individuals and families. The commission must establish a website through which members of the public may submit suggested reforms for consideration. The commission is to be comprised of eight members, with an equal number of members appointed by the majority and minority parties.  At the conclusion of its term, the commission must report to Congress with its findings and proposed legislation implementing any recommended changes. Congress must consider the legislation under expedited procedures.
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Us Congress House Bill HB181

Introduced
2/11/25  
This bill requires naturally propagated animals (i.e., wild animals) and artificially propagated animals to be treated the same under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA). Specifically, distinctions between naturally propagated animals and artificially propagated animals may not be made when the federal government makes determinations under the ESA, such as determinations to designate endangered species, threatened species, or critical habitats. In addition, the bill requires the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service to authorize the use of artificial propagation of animals of a species when mitigation is required under the ESA. This bill applies to all endangered or threatened species regardless of when they were listed as endangered or threatened.
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Us Congress House Bill HB206

Introduced
1/3/25  
Landlord Accountability Act of 2025This bill prohibits housing discrimination based on income, provides protections to tenants of certain federally assisted housing, and establishes a low-income housing maintenance tax credit for eligible landlords.Specifically, the bill prohibits discrimination in rental housing and residential real estate transactions based on an individual's source of income and provides for penalties. Protected income sources includehousing vouchers and rental assistance,rental and homeownership subsidies,Social Security and disability income assistance, andspousal and child support.Additionally, landlords are prohibited from taking or failing to take certain actions with the intent to make a unit ineligible to receive Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) assistance. Landlords that violate this prohibition are subject to penalties and may be sued by harmed tenants. The bill further prohibits property owners of certain multifamily housing projects from intentionally leaving a unit vacant for more than 60 days. Property owners that violate this prohibition are subject to penalties.The bill also provides protections to tenants of multifamily housing projects, which includes requiring HUD to increase the staffing level for the Multifamily Housing Complaint Line and create a Multifamily Housing Complaint Resolution Program.In addition, HUD may provide grants to develop, expand, and assist tenant harassment prevention programs.Finally, the bill establishes a tax credit for qualifying landlords that is equal to the landlord's annual low-income housing maintenance expenses. To qualify, a landlord must have addressed within 30 days any relevant complaints filed under the complaint resolution program.
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Us Congress House Bill HB185

Introduced
2/11/25  
Responsible Legislating ActThis bill establishes or modifies various federal programs and requirements, including those related to retirement accounts, penalties for certain sex offenses, foreign investment and ownership, and appropriations.The bill makes changes to retirement account contributions and distributions, including increasing the maximum amount that may be contributed to a Roth Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to include certain contributions to a Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees (SIMPLE IRA) or Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) plan, subject to limitations. The bill establishes an enhanced penalty—an additional prison term of up to five years—for certain interstate human trafficking offenses or coercion of sexual activity that occurs in a school zone or related area.The Department of Commerce must report on efforts to increase foreign direct investment in semiconductor-related manufacturing and production. The Federal Maritime Commission must evaluate the effect of foreign ownership of marine terminals at the 15 largest U.S. container ports on U.S. economic security.The bill provides additional appropriations for the Departments of Health and Human Services, Agriculture, State, Defense, Homeland Security, and Energy.The bill extends mandatory livestock market reporting requirements through FY2025.The bill revises the required frequency of meetings held by a credit union's board of directors by decreasing the frequency for existing credit unions with satisfactory soundness ratings. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA's) enhanced-use leasing authority is reauthorized through 2033.The bill requires hearings on the bill's implementation within one year of the date of enactment.
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Us Congress House Bill HB452

Introduced
1/15/25  
Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal ActThis bill provides for the award of Congressional Gold Medals to the members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic men's ice hockey team in recognition of the team's achievement at the 1980 Winter Olympic Games.
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Us Congress House Bill HB486

Introduced
1/16/25  
Young Americans Financial Literacy ActThis bill requires the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to award competitive grants to eligible institutions for the establishment of financial literacy education programs for young people and families.An eligible institution is a partnership among two or more of the following:an institution of higher education;a state or local government agency specializing in financial education;a nonprofit agency, organization, or association;a financial institution; oranother small organization.Authorized grant funded activities shall includedeveloping and implementing comprehensive, research based, financial-literacy education programs for young people;developing and supporting the delivery of professional development programs in financial literacy education;developing educational programs to reduce student loan default rates; andconducting ongoing research and evaluation of financial literacy education programs.The grant program shall terminate after FY2029.
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Us Congress House Bill HB2384

Introduced
3/26/25  
Refer
3/26/25  
Financial Technology Protection Act of 2025
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Us Congress House Bill HB2365

Introduced
3/26/25  
Securities Clarity Act of 2025
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Us Congress House Bill HB2479

Introduced
3/27/25  
Homes for Young Adults Act of 2025
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Us Congress House Bill HB2461

Introduced
3/27/25  
Manufactured Housing Tenant’s Bill of Rights Act of 2025
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Us Congress House Bill HB2362

Introduced
3/26/25  
VA Home Loan Awareness Act of 2025
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Us Congress House Bill HB2392

Introduced
3/26/25  
Refer
3/26/25  
STABLE Act of 2025 Stablecoin Transparency and Accountability for a Better Ledger Economy Act of 2025
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Us Congress House Bill HB2358

Introduced
3/26/25  
ESG Act of 2025 Ensuring Sound Guidance Act of 2025
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Us Congress House Bill HB2418

Introduced
3/27/25  
Federal Reserve Regulatory Oversight Act