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in committee · South Carolina · House Nov 21, 2025

HR 6278: Charlie Kirk Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill authorizes Congress to award two gold medals in honor of Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, who was tragically killed in 2025. One medal will go to his family, and the other will be displayed at the Smithsonian Institution to preserve his legacy. The bill does not create new policy or affect any laws - it is purely commemorative, following standard procedures for Congressional Gold Medals. It includes provisions for striking the medals and selling bronze duplicates to cover costs, but contains no substantive legislative changes.
Andrew Ogles (R) · 30 co-sponsors
in committee · South Carolina · House Nov 21, 2025

HR 6243: Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act

HR 6243, the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act, directs the Architect of the Capitol to create and bury a time capsule commemorating the U.S. 250th anniversary. The capsule, to be sealed in the Capitol Visitor Center by July 4, 2026, will contain a joint letter from congressional leadership, commemorative coins, and other durable items (like metal or archival paper) that won’t degrade. It will remain sealed until July 4, 2276, when the 244th Congress will receive and decide how to preserve its contents. This is a ceremonial act with no policy impact, solely marking the semiquincentennial anniversary.
Bonnie Watson Coleman (D) · 11 co-sponsors
in committee · South Carolina · House Nov 21, 2025

HR 6233: Commercial Motor Vehicle English Proficiency Act

This bill requires commercial motor vehicle drivers to demonstrate English proficiency to pass knowledge tests or receive certification. Starting two years after enactment, drivers must understand English traffic signs, communicate with safety officers (like border patrol), and exchange directions in English while operating vehicles. It bans administering these tests in any language other than English and mandates the Transportation Secretary to update related regulations within two years. The law directly affects commercial drivers seeking certification or renewing licenses under federal rules.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires English proficiency for commercial drivers to enhance safety communication, understand traffic signs, and comply with safety officers, directly strengthening transportation safety standards.95% confidence
David J. Taylor (R) · 13 co-sponsors
in committee · South Carolina · House Nov 20, 2025

HR 6174: Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets Act

This bill redirects federal funding toward mandatory treatment facilities for unhoused individuals with serious mental illness or addiction, while tying grant money to local enforcement of public drug use bans, camping restrictions, and sex offender registration. It prohibits federal support for "harm reduction" programs and safe consumption sites, requires states to prioritize treatment over "housing first" approaches, and mandates data sharing between health programs and law enforcement. The bill defines "unhoused individuals" as those posing public risks or unable to care for themselves for 3+ months. It applies to federal grant programs for homelessness services, mental health treatment, and housing assistance.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeProhibits harm reduction programs and ties funding to enforcement of public drug use bans, restricting rehabilitation approaches and increasing criminalization.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProhibits federal support for harm reduction programs and safe consumption sites, restricting public health initiatives for substance use disorders.95% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingMandates prioritizing treatment over 'housing first' approaches, prohibits federal support for harm reduction programs tied to housing solutions, and ties funding to enforcement measures restricting unhoused individuals.92% confidence
Tim Burchett (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · South Carolina · House Nov 20, 2025

HR 6214: Kidney Care Access Protection Act

The Kidney Care Access Protection Act (HR 6214) improves access to innovative kidney treatments for Medicare beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease. It extends transitional payment adjustments for new renal dialysis drugs and devices for at least three years, then establishes permanent payment adjustments based on actual utilization and costs. The bill also expands Medicare's annual wellness benefit to include kidney disease screening and increases access to kidney disease education services through renal dialysis facilities. These changes apply to Medicare beneficiaries, renal dialysis facilities, and healthcare providers, with key provisions effective January 1, 2026.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill improves access to kidney treatments for Medicare beneficiaries, extends payment adjustments for dialysis drugs, expands wellness benefits to include kidney screening, and increases education access.95% confidence
Carol D. Miller (R) · 16 co-sponsors
in committee · South Carolina · House Nov 20, 2025

HR 6191: No Taxpayer Funded Abortion Travel for Illegal Aliens Act

This bill prohibits federal funds from being used to cover any abortion-related expenses for individuals classified as "illegal aliens" under immigration law. It specifically blocks taxpayer money from paying for travel, lodging, meals, childcare, translation, doula care, or patient education services connected to abortion access. The law directly affects non-citizens who are inadmissible or deportable under specific immigration statutes (as defined in the Immigration and Nationality Act). It applies to all federal programs and funds, restricting assistance for abortion services beyond the procedure itself.
Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts federal funding for abortion-related healthcare services for non-citizens, directly limiting access to a specific healthcare service under public health programs.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts abortion-related services for non-citizens classified as 'illegal aliens' under immigration law, directly limiting immigrant access to healthcare services.95% confidence
Mark Harris (R) · 35 co-sponsors
in committee · South Carolina · House Nov 20, 2025

HR 6225: PAUSE Act of 2025

This bill would pause most visa issuances and immigration status approvals until specific conditions are met under immigration law. It prohibits access to public schools for unauthorized immigrants, restricts citizenship eligibility to children born in the U.S. with at least one U.S. citizen or permanent resident parent, and bars certain benefits like Medicare, food assistance, and student loans for most non-citizens. The bill also imposes a $100,000 fee on H-1B work visa applications starting in 2026, terminates the Optional Practical Training program for international students, and repeals the Diversity Visa lottery program. These provisions directly affect immigrants seeking visas, students, and applicants for specific immigration pathways.
Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationProhibits unauthorized immigrants from public schools and bars student loans for non-citizens, restricting educational access and financial aid.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBars Medicare access for non-citizens, restricting healthcare coverage and benefits as explicitly stated in the bill summary.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts public school access, citizenship eligibility, benefits, and imposes high H-1B fees, clearly limiting immigrant rights and services.90% confidence
Chip Roy (R) · 14 co-sponsors
in committee · South Carolina · House Nov 20, 2025

HR 6219: Conscience Protections for Medical Residents Act

This bill prohibits Medicare-approved medical residency programs from requiring residents to undergo abortion training without their voluntary consent. It specifically bans programs from making such training mandatory (requiring residents to "opt-in" rather than "opt-out") or from discriminating against residents who refuse this training or do not perform abortions. The law directly affects medical residents in Medicare-funded postgraduate training programs across the U.S., ensuring they cannot be forced into abortion-related clinical experiences or penalized for declining them.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill protects medical residents' rights by prohibiting mandatory abortion training, preventing discrimination, and ensuring voluntary consent in workplace training requirements.85% confidence
Gregory F. Murphy (R) · 26 co-sponsors
in committee · South Carolina · House Nov 19, 2025

HRES 893: Censuring Representative Cory Mills of Florida and removing him from the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

This resolution formally censures Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) and removes him from the House Committees on Armed Services and Foreign Affairs. The action follows findings by the House Ethics Committee regarding potential conflicts of interest - specifically, Mills' companies securing nearly $1 million in federal defense contracts while serving on those committees - and allegations of misconduct including false military service claims and domestic violence incidents. The resolution requires Mills to appear before the House for a public reading of the censure. It does not impose new legal restrictions but addresses his conduct as a Member of Congress.
Nancy Mace (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Nov 19, 2025

HRES 581: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 185) to advance responsible policies.

HRES 581 is a procedural resolution that establishes rules for the House to consider H.R. 185, the Epstein Files Transparency Act. It waives all points of order against the bill, adopts a specific amendment (the full text of the Epstein Files Transparency Act), and limits debate to one hour equally divided between the Judiciary Committee's chair and ranking minority member. The resolution also requires the Attorney General to release unclassified DOJ records related to Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days, with limited exceptions for privacy or national security.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill promotes transparency in criminal justice by requiring release of DOJ records related to Jeffrey Epstein, enhancing accountability and oversight within the justice system.85% confidence
Thomas Massie (R) · 50 co-sponsors
in committee · South Carolina · Senate Nov 19, 2025

S 3197: Flight Risk Reduction Act

This bill changes federal rules for detaining defendants before trial. It creates a new rule that non-citizen defendants (including non-permanent residents) are presumed to be a flight risk unless they provide strong proof they won't flee or pose a danger to others. Family ties or employment in the U.S. cannot be used to challenge this presumption. The change applies only to non-citizens, not U.S. citizens.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill restricts non-citizen defendants' pretrial release rights by presuming flight risk without considering family ties or employment, reducing due process in detention decisions.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts non-citizen defendants' ability to challenge detention by presuming flight risk without considering family ties or employment, increasing detention enforcement.95% confidence
Mike Lee (R) · 12 co-sponsors
in committee · South Carolina · Senate Nov 19, 2025

S 3209: NOPAIN for Veterans Act

S 3209, the NOPAIN for Veterans Act, requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to include non-opioid pain medications in its national formulary for veterans. The bill defines "non-opioid pain management drugs" as FDA-approved treatments for acute pain that don't use opioid receptors. The VA must add these drugs within one year of FDA approval or eligibility for payment under federal health programs, whichever comes first. This policy change directly affects veterans receiving VA pain management care by expanding access to non-opioid options, while prohibiting use of the Cost of War Toxic Exposures Fund to implement this provision.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates VA inclusion of non-opioid pain meds in formulary, expanding safer pain management access for veterans, directly strengthening healthcare treatment options without opioid reliance.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates VA to include non-opioid pain meds in formulary, expanding veteran healthcare options without opioids per bill's explicit requirements.95% confidence
Shelley Moore Capito (R) · 27 co-sponsors
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