A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Natural Resources, Education and Workforce, Transportation and Infrastructure, Science, Space, and Technology, Agriculture, Appropriations, Armed Services, the Budget, Rules, Ethics, Financial Services, Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, House Administration, the Judiciary, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Oversight and Government Reform, Small Business, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This legislation, known as the "MARKET CHOICE Act," establishes a wide range of priorities including a tax on domestic and imported greenhouse gas emissions and the creation of the RISE Trust Fund to fund infrastructure and environmental solutions. The bill includes provisions for cancer research through the "KO Cancer Act" and school security via the "SAFER Schools Act." It also addresses election laws by allowing unaffiliated voters to participate in primaries and prohibiting non-citizen voting. Additionally, the bill provides support for veterans, including compensation for surviving spouses of those who died from ALS. Finally, it addresses various social concerns such as human trafficking, intelligence sharing, and infrastructure opportunities for veteran-owned businesses.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Infrastructure Investment: The creation of the RISE Trust Fund allocates significant resources toward the Highway Trust Fund, airport and airway improvements, and coastal flooding mitigation. (Sec. 10202)
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Support for Energy Workers: The bill provides assistance to workers in the energy sector, including retraining, relocation expenses, and health benefits, to help those potentially displaced by changes in the industry. (Sec. 10321)
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Cancer Research Funding: The "KO Cancer Act" increases the budget for the National Cancer Institute to support research. (Sec. 202)
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School Safety Improvements: The "SAFER Schools Act" provides funding for the installation or modification of reinforced interior and exterior doors in schools to enhance security. (Sec. 702)
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Voter Access and Support: The "Let America Vote Act" seeks to allow unaffiliated voters to participate in primary elections for Federal, State, and local offices, with states receiving grants to cover these costs. (Sec. 802; Section (d)(2))
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Support for Veterans: The bill extends increased dependency and indemnity compensation to surviving spouses of veterans who die from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, specifically those married for eight years or longer. (Sec. 1202(a))
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Future Disability Protections: The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must submit a report identifying other service-connected disabilities with high mortality rates that could receive similar treatment to ALS. (Section 1203(a))
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Infrastructure Opportunities for Veterans: The bill amends existing law to include veteran-owned small businesses in certain infrastructure investment categories. (Section 1101)
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Community Engagement for PFAS: It establishes a coordinator to improve outreach and communication for defense communities affected by PFAS contamination. (Sec. 301)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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New Taxes on Fossil Fuels and Industry: The bill imposes taxes on fossil fuel emissions, certain industrial processes, and specific manufactured products, which could increase costs for various sectors. (Sec. 9901, 9902, 9903)
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Economic Burdens on Manufacturers: Industrial sectors face taxes on emissions from processes such as steel, cement, and petrochemical production. (Sec. 9902)
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Potential Tax Adjustments on Imports: A border tax adjustment may be levied on imported covered goods, which could impact international trade and the cost of imported items. (Sec. 9111)
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Restrictions on Non-Citizen Voting: The bill prohibits non-citizens from voting in federal, state, or local elections, and restricts federal election administration funds unless states certify they do not allow non-citizens to vote in state or local elections or ballot initiatives. (Section 803(b) and (c))
- 4/24/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Natural Resources, Education and Workforce, Transportation and Infrastructure, Science, Space, and Technology, Agriculture, Appropriations, Armed Services, the Budget, Rules, Ethics, Financial Services, Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, House Administration, the Judiciary, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Oversight and Government Reform, Small Business, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House
8 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-HR-155: Let America Vote Act
- 119-HR-1685: Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2025
- 119-HR-3338: MARKET CHOICE Act
- 119-HR-3629: End Banking for Human Traffickers Act of 2025
- 119-HR-3761: To direct the Secretary of Defense to designate a Coordinator for Engagement with PFAS-impacted defense communities.
- 119-HR-5827: To advance bipartisan, common sense solutions.
- 119-HR-6636: To advance sensible priorities.
- 119-HR-6637: To advance bipartisan priorities.