Must-Know About Bills Introduced That Could Affect Your Family's Future
- LeRoy Cossette
- Aug 17, 2025
- 5 min read
Below are this week's new Bills introduced by members of Congress that may directly affect you or your family. Remember, in America, members of Congress represent you—you decide what is best for you and your family. But only if you engage with your representative or senator and communicate how you want them to vote on any particular Bill.
To help them understand which bills Congress is considering that matter to you, you must reach out to them by calling their offices, writing a letter, or emailing them and expressing your view on any particular bill. By doing so, you are not just sharing an opinion; you are helping shape their choices and priorities. Members of Congress respond best to handwritten letters to them, followed by a phone call to their office. Emails are not the most effective way to interact with them because, like us, they receive hundreds of emails and may not pay much attention to them.
When you call, ask about their stance on the Bill you're calling about. Politely but firmly explain why you want them to support or oppose that bill. Remember, lawmakers tend to react to the Bill based on the number of contacts they get from their constituents. After all, they want to get reelected. If they don't hear from their constituents, they will support or oppose the bill based on the Party's stance or their personal opinion.
Extending the emergency declared by the President on August 11, 2025, in the Executive Order titled "Declaring a crime emergency in the District of Columbia."
Last action: Aug 15, 2025, House: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- US HR 980 Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act of 2025.
To amend Title 38 of the United States Code to improve the provision of on-campus educational and vocational counseling by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Last action: Aug 15, 2025, House: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 186.
- US HR 4949 Apprenticeships for Small Businesses Act of 2025.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a tax credit for certain employers of qualifying career and technical education students.
Last action: Aug 12, 2025, House: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- US HR 4953 Gender-Affirming Child Abuse Prevention Act.
To authorize a civil right of action for individuals who underwent gender-related medical treatment while they were minors, and for other purposes.
Last action: Aug 12, 2025, House: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- US HR 4954 Keep Call Centers in America Act of 2025.
Require the Secretary of Labor to maintain a publicly accessible list of all employers that relocate call centers or contract call center work overseas. Make such companies ineligible for Federal grants or loans. Also, mandate disclosure of the physical locations of business agents involved in customer service communications, among other provisions.
Last action: Aug 12, 2025. House: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, as well as the Committees on Education and Workforce, Oversight and Government Reform, and Armed Services, for a period to be later determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of provisions within each committee's jurisdiction.
- US HR 4958 GRAS Act
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require notification to the Food and Drug Administration before using substances that are generally recognized as safe, reevaluation of the safety of certain substances marketed as generally recognized as safe, providing resources for reviews and reevaluations, and for other purposes.
Last action: Aug 12, 2025, House: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- US HR 4964 Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act
To amend Title 18 of the United States Code to prohibit taking minors across state lines to bypass laws requiring parental involvement in abortion decisions.
Last action: Aug 12, 2025, House: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Require the Comptroller General to submit a report to the relevant congressional committees on the potential of artificial intelligence to help the Internal Revenue Service detect tax fraud.
Last action: Aug 15, 2025, House: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Amend the General Education Provisions Act to prevent requiring a student to participate in a survey, analysis, or evaluation that discloses personal information about the student or their family without obtaining prior written consent.
Last action: Aug 15, 2025, House: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
To authorize the President of the United States to issue letters of marque and reprisal concerning acts of aggression against the United States, a member of a criminal enterprise, or any conspirator associated with an enterprise involved in cybercrimes, and for other purposes.
Last action: Aug 15, 2025, House: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Condemning remarks made by Representative Delia Ramirez of Illinois declaring her allegiance to the Republic of Guatemala before the United States of America.
Last action: Aug 12, 2025, House: Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
- US S 201 ACES Act of 2025
To authorize a study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine on the prevalence and mortality of cancer among individuals who served as active duty aircrew in the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
Last action: Aug 12, 2025, House: Presented to President.
How to Take Action
Now that you are aware of these significant bills, here is how you can engage in the process:
Find Your Representative: Look up your local Representative or Senator at congress.gov.
Make the Call: Contact their office and ask to speak about the particular bill that interests you.
Express Your Support or Opposition: Clearly state your support or opposition for the bill you are calling them about and explain its significance for you and your family.
Follow Up: Consider sending a follow-up letter to reinforce your stance.
Your Role in the Political Landscape
Staying engaged with legislation that affects your family is vital in today’s world. Don't forget, your voice counts. Reach out to your elected officials and express your concerns. Together, we can advocate for the changes that will improve our families' lives for today and for the generations to come.
Stay proactive, stay informed by being "The Informed Citizen."
Visit americaninsanity.org to learn how to become "The Informed Citizen" and gain valuable insights into the issues facing our communities.
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