Congressional Digest — April 2025: 15 Bills That Moved Past Committee
Continuing the catch-up: April 2025. 15 bills cleared committee, including 1 signed into law, and as usual the loudest stories were not the most consequential ones. Every bill below, in plain English, with the complete neutral analysis linked.
Signed into law
HJRES 25 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales". This resolution, now signed into law, cancels an IRS rule issued December 30, 2024 that would have required participants in decentralized finance (DeFi) transactions to report information about digital asset sales to the IRS.
Passed the House
HR 22 — SAVE Act. The SAVE Act would require anyone registering to vote in a federal election to present documentary proof of U.S. citizenship, such as a REAL ID-compliant document indicating citizenship.
HR 859 — Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act. This bill requires manufacturers of internet-connected smart devices equipped with a camera or microphone to notify consumers before purchase that such hardware is included.
Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
HR 866 — ROUTERS Act. The ROUTERS Act requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to study national security risks posed by consumer routers and modems, then report its findings to Congress. The study must specifically examine devices connected to China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia.
HR 877 — Deliver for Veterans Act. This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to include delivery costs when calculating the full purchase price it pays for automobiles or other vehicles provided to certain disabled veterans or service members. Currently, the VA pays up to $26,417.
HR 1039 — Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act. This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to work with a federally funded research and development center to review and improve the clarity of notices sent to veterans filing benefit claims. The VA must report on the findings and act on the recommendations.
Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act
HR 1479 — Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025. This bill requires hotels, short-term rentals, and third-party booking sites to clearly display the full price of lodging—including base price and service fees—from the first time a price is shown to a customer. Before checkout, providers must also separately disclose any government-imposed taxes or fees.
Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025
HR 1526 — NORRA of 2025. This bill would restrict federal district courts from issuing injunctions that apply beyond the specific parties involved in a case. It would prohibit so-called 'universal' or 'nationwide' injunctions that block a policy from taking effect across the entire country.
HR 2399 — Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025. This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to create a vetting process for companies applying for federal funding to build broadband networks in rural and high-cost areas.
Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025
HR 2444 — Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act of 2025. This bill requires the International Trade Administration's Industry and Analysis office to monitor, assess, and respond to disruptions in critical supply chains.
Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act of 2025
HR 2449 — FUTURE Networks Act. This bill requires the FCC to establish a 6G Task Force to study and report on industry-led standard-setting efforts for sixth-generation wireless technology, including its potential uses and limitations. The task force must publish a draft report for public comment before issuing a final version.
HR 2458 — Secure Space Act of 2025. This bill would prohibit the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from granting satellite licenses, earth station authorizations, or U.S. market access to foreign entities whose communications equipment or services have been deemed a national security risk, as well as their affiliates.
HR 2480 — Securing Semiconductor Supply Chains Act of 2025. This bill requires the SelectUSA program, a Department of Commerce initiative that attracts business investment to the U.S., to gather input from state economic development organizations on efforts to increase foreign direct investment in semiconductor manufacturing.
Securing Semiconductor Supply Chains Act of 2025
HR 2482 — NTIA Reauthorization Act of 2025. This bill reauthorizes the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) through FY2026 at $57,000,000 per year and makes structural changes to its leadership.
NTIA Reauthorization Act of 2025
Passed the Senate
SJRES 37 — A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Canada. This joint resolution would end the national emergency declared by President Trump on February 1, 2025, which imposed an additional 25% tariff on most imports from Canada and an additional 10% tariff on Canadian energy and energy resources.
That is the complete record for April 2025. Every linked page has the full neutral breakdown — stated purpose, who is affected, the arguments on both sides, and the recorded votes. Follow the bills you care about and NewsClear will track what happens next.
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