Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8]
Republican · OH · 33 bills sponsored
DPA Modernization Act of 2026
# DPA Modernization Act of 2026 Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The DPA Modernization Act of 2026 aims to update the Defense Production Act (DPA), a federal law that allows the government to prioritize and allocate resources during national emergencies. While specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, modernization bills of this type typically seek to streamline how the government can direct private industry to produce critical goods—such as medical equipment, semiconductors, or defense materials—during crises or national security threats. **Who It Affects and Current Status** This bill would primarily impact manufacturing companies and private industries that might be called upon to support national defense or emergency response efforts. It could also affect supply chain management across various sectors. The bill is currently in committee review, meaning it hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. As introduced by Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH), it remains in the early stages of the legislative process. **Note:** The full text and specific provisions of this bill weren't available in the provided information, so this summary reflects what such modernization efforts typically address. For detailed provisions, you can search for the bill on Congress.gov.
Biological Intellectual Property Protection Act of 2025
# Biological Intellectual Property Protection Act of 2025 Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill, currently under review in the House of Representatives, aims to establish legal protections for biological intellectual property—essentially creating patent and copyright-like safeguards for biological materials, genetic sequences, and related scientific discoveries. While the full details aren't publicly available yet, the bill's title suggests it would create a framework to protect ownership rights over biological innovations in ways similar to how patents protect technological inventions. **Who It Affects:** The bill would likely impact biotechnology companies, pharmaceutical firms, research institutions, universities, and agricultural enterprises that develop or work with biological materials and genetic information. It could also affect farmers, consumers, and other organizations depending on how broadly the protections are applied. **Current Status:** The bill (HR 6624) was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Warren Davidson (R-OH) but remains in committee—meaning it hasn't yet been voted on by the full House. No further action has been taken at this time. **Note:** Since the bill's specific provisions aren't yet detailed in public records, this summary reflects only what can be determined from its title and basic information. For complete details on what protections would be included, you would need to review the full bill text once it becomes available.
Bitcoin for America Act
# Bitcoin for America Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The Bitcoin for America Act (HR 6180) would establish a national strategic bitcoin reserve for the United States government. If passed, the federal government would acquire and hold bitcoin as part of its financial assets, similar to how it currently holds gold reserves. The bill aims to position the U.S. as a leader in cryptocurrency and potentially benefit from bitcoin's value appreciation. **Who It Affects:** This bill would primarily affect the federal government's financial management and monetary policy. It could indirectly impact cryptocurrency investors and the broader digital asset industry by signaling government endorsement of bitcoin as a legitimate asset class. Taxpayers would also be affected, as government funds would be used to purchase bitcoin. **Key Provisions and Current Status:** The bill is sponsored by Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH) and remains in committee as of now, meaning it has not yet advanced to a full House vote. The specific details about how much bitcoin would be purchased or how the acquisition would be funded are not included in the basic bill information available. The proposal reflects growing interest among some lawmakers in cryptocurrency's role in national financial strategy, though it remains controversial among those concerned about cryptocurrency volatility and regulation.
Dollar Dominance Act of 2025
# Dollar Dominance Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The Dollar Dominance Act of 2025 is a proposed bill that aims to strengthen and protect the U.S. dollar's position as the world's primary currency for international trade and finance. While the full details of specific provisions are not publicly available in standard legislative databases, bills with this title typically focus on policies designed to maintain American economic influence globally and prevent other currencies or digital alternatives from replacing the dollar in international commerce. **Who It Affects:** This legislation would primarily affect U.S. financial institutions, policymakers, and international trading partners. It could also impact American businesses engaged in international commerce and potentially influence how other countries conduct trade with the United States. **Current Status:** As of now, the bill remains in committee and has not advanced to a floor vote. This means it is still in the early stages of the legislative process and would require further committee review and approval before it could be considered by the full House of Representatives. *Note: Complete policy details are limited in available public records. For more specifics, you can view the bill at Congress.gov.*
FAIR Act
# FAIR Act Summary I don't have access to the specific details of HR 4789 (the FAIR Act) from the 119th Congress to provide you with an accurate summary of what it would do, who it affects, or its key provisions. Congressional bill summaries require specific information about the bill's actual language and stated purposes. **To get reliable information about this bill, I'd recommend:** - **Congress.gov** - Search for "HR 4789" to see the full text, official summary, and status - **Your representative's office** - They can explain bills they sponsor - **Nonpartisan sources** like the Congressional Research Service summaries If you can share the bill's official summary or key provisions, I'd be happy to help explain them in plain language.
NARCO Act of 2025
# NARCO Act of 2025 Summary Unfortunately, I don't have access to the detailed text of HR 4645 (NARCO Act of 2025) to provide you with an accurate summary of its specific provisions, affected parties, and key contents. To get reliable information about this bill, I'd recommend: - **Congress.gov** - Search for "HR 4645" to see the full text, summaries, and status updates - **Representative Warren Davidson's official website** - Often includes bill summaries and sponsor statements - **House Committee websites** - Where the bill is currently assigned, they may have additional details If you can share the bill text or a summary from one of these official sources, I'd be happy to help translate it into plain language for you.
No revolving doors in FMS Act of 2025
# No Revolving Doors in FMS Act of 2025 – Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill aims to restrict the "revolving door" between government and private industry in foreign military sales (FMS). The legislation would likely impose restrictions on former government officials who work on foreign military sales from immediately taking jobs with defense contractors or companies involved in those sales. The bill seeks to prevent conflicts of interest and ensure that government decisions about military equipment sales to foreign countries aren't influenced by officials' plans to profit from those same companies after leaving office. **Who It Affects** The bill would primarily affect Department of Defense officials, State Department personnel, and other government employees involved in approving and managing foreign military sales to other countries. It would also impact defense contractors and weapons manufacturers that currently hire former government officials. Additionally, foreign governments that purchase U.S. military equipment could be indirectly affected if the restrictions slow down sales processes. **Current Status** As of now, the bill is in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House. It was introduced by Representative Warren Davidson (R-OH) in the 119th Congress. The bill has not advanced beyond the committee stage, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the broader legislature.
TDS Research Act of 2025
# TDS Research Act of 2025 - Summary I don't have access to the specific details of HR 3432 (TDS Research Act of 2025) in my training data, so I cannot provide an accurate summary of what this bill would do, who it affects, or its key provisions. To get reliable information about this bill, I'd recommend: - **Congress.gov** (congress.gov) - Search for "HR 3432" to see the full bill text, sponsor information, and legislative history - **Your representative's website** - Often includes summaries of bills they sponsor - **Nonpartisan sources** like the Congressional Research Service or GovTrack.us for objective analysis If you have access to the bill text or more details, I'd be happy to help you understand specific sections or provisions in plain language.
Foreign Military Sales Reform Act of 2025
# Foreign Military Sales Reform Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill would reform how the U.S. government handles foreign military sales—the process of selling military equipment and weapons to other countries. While the specific details aren't available in the provided information, foreign military sales reform typically addresses the procedures, approvals, oversight, and regulations governing these international defense transactions. **Who It Affects:** The bill would impact the U.S. Department of Defense, the State Department (which oversees arms sales policy), defense contractors, and allied or partner nations that purchase American military equipment. Indirectly, it could affect U.S. foreign policy and defense relationships globally. **Current Status:** The bill (HR 3138) was introduced in the 119th Congress by Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio) and is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full House. To learn the specific reforms proposed, you would need to review the bill's text on Congress.gov, as the high-level summary provided doesn't include those details.
Aid Accountability Act of 2025
# Aid Accountability Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Aid Accountability Act of 2025 would establish new oversight and reporting requirements for U.S. foreign aid programs. While the specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, bills with this title typically aim to increase transparency and create mechanisms to track how American aid money is spent overseas and whether it achieves its intended goals. **Who It Affects** This bill would primarily affect federal agencies that distribute foreign aid (such as the State Department and USAID), recipient countries, and ultimately U.S. taxpayers. It could also impact organizations and contractors involved in administering aid programs. **Current Status** The bill (HR 2706) was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Warren Davidson (R-OH) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet advanced to a full vote in the House. The specific details of its provisions are not yet publicly available in summary form, so interested parties would need to review the full legislative text for complete information about proposed requirements and mechanisms.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to repeal the sixteenth article of amendment.
# Summary of HJRES 14: Repeal of the Sixteenth Amendment **What the Bill Would Do** This proposed constitutional amendment would eliminate the Sixteenth Amendment, which was ratified in 1913 and allows Congress to collect federal income taxes. If passed by Congress and ratified by the states, it would remove the government's constitutional authority to levy income taxes on individuals and corporations. This would represent a fundamental change to how the federal government funds itself, as income taxes currently provide the majority of federal revenue. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** The bill would directly affect all American taxpayers by potentially eliminating federal income tax obligations. It would also significantly impact the federal government's ability to fund programs like Social Security, Medicare, defense, and infrastructure. Since repealing a constitutional amendment requires approval from two-thirds of both the House and Senate, followed by ratification by three-fourths of state legislatures, this represents an extremely high bar to passage. The bill does not specify how the federal government would replace the lost revenue from income taxes. **Current Status** HJRES 14 is currently in committee in the 119th Congress (2025-2026) and has not advanced. Similar repeal proposals have been introduced multiple times in recent decades without gaining significant traction.
Justice for Vaccine Injured Veterans Act of 2025
# Summary of HR 1671: Justice for Vaccine Injured Veterans Act of 2025 **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would make it easier for veterans to receive disability benefits and healthcare if they developed certain medical conditions after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine while on active duty between August 2021 and January 2023. Under current law, veterans must prove their condition was caused by military service. This bill would create a "presumption of service-connection," meaning the VA would automatically assume these conditions were vaccine-related without requiring veterans to provide extensive evidence. The bill specifically covers myocarditis and pericarditis (heart inflammation), thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (blood clotting disorder), and Guillain-Barré Syndrome (nerve disorder), plus any other conditions the VA later determines are linked to the COVID-19 vaccine. **Who It Affects and Current Status** This bill directly affects military veterans and active-duty service members who received mandatory COVID-19 vaccines during the specified timeframe. If approved, eligible veterans could receive VA healthcare coverage and disability compensation without having to individually prove their illness was vaccine-caused. The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. No action has been taken since its introduction.
Federal Reserve Regulatory Oversight Act
# Federal Reserve Regulatory Oversight Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** HR 2418 would increase congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve, the U.S. central banking system. While the bill's specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, bills with this title typically aim to give Congress more authority to review and potentially influence Federal Reserve decisions on monetary policy, interest rates, and banking regulations. **Who It Affects:** This legislation would primarily affect the Federal Reserve itself and its leadership, as well as Congress's ability to monitor the institution. Indirectly, it could impact banks, financial institutions, and the general public, since Federal Reserve decisions influence interest rates, credit availability, and economic conditions. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced by Representative Warren Davidson (R-OH) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't yet advanced to a full House vote. Without additional details on its specific provisions, it's difficult to assess what restrictions or requirements it would impose on the Fed's operations. To learn more about the bill's exact contents, you can review the full text on Congress.gov.
Patient Fairness Act of 2025
# Patient Fairness Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Does:** The Patient Fairness Act of 2025 is a proposed law currently being reviewed in Congress. However, the bill's specific provisions and detailed contents are not publicly available in the information provided, so the exact changes it would make cannot be described here. **Current Status:** The bill (HR 2419) was introduced by Representative Warren Davidson, a Republican from Ohio, during the 119th Congress. It is currently in committee review, meaning it has not yet advanced to a full vote by the House of Representatives. Bills typically remain in committee for weeks or months while lawmakers study them and debate their merits. **What We Know:** To understand what this bill would actually do—including which patients it affects, its specific provisions, and whether it addresses insurance, healthcare costs, or another aspect of patient care—you would need to review the full bill text on Congress.gov or similar legislative tracking websites. These resources provide detailed language and often include sponsor statements explaining the bill's intent.
Financial Privacy Act of 2025
# Financial Privacy Act of 2025 Summary **What It Would Do** This bill would require the U.S. Department of the Treasury to provide Congress with annual reports about the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). FinCEN currently collects reports on suspicious financial transactions and information about who actually owns companies—data used to detect money laundering and other financial crimes. Under this bill, Treasury would report details about what FinCEN collects, how many reports they receive, whether other government agencies access this information, and any requests for access that were denied. The bill also directs Treasury to regularly review its rules about who can access this sensitive financial data. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** This bill primarily affects Congress (which would receive more transparency about FinCEN operations), law enforcement and financial institutions (which report to FinCEN), and potentially U.S. citizens and businesses (whose financial data FinCEN holds). The main goal is increased congressional oversight of FinCEN's activities and greater emphasis on protecting the privacy rights of Americans when their financial information is shared among government agencies. The bill doesn't change what FinCEN collects or fundamentally alter how financial crime investigations work—it focuses on transparency and accountability. **Current Status** The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives.
REAL Meat Act of 2025
# REAL Meat Act of 2025 Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The REAL Meat Act would ban the use of federal money to support the development or production of cell-cultured meat—meat grown from animal cells in laboratories rather than raised from live animals. This includes any direct or indirect federal funding for researching, advancing, or enhancing this technology. The bill makes one exception: NASA can still use federal funds for cell-cultured meat projects designed for use in space. **Who It Affects** The bill would primarily impact researchers, companies, and institutions that receive federal funding to develop lab-grown meat technology. This includes universities, private companies, and government research agencies. The restriction could slow or halt federally-funded research into this emerging food technology in the United States, though it wouldn't prevent private companies from funding such work themselves. **Current Status** The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Warren Davidson (R-Ohio) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet advanced to a full vote in the House. No action has been taken on the measure at this time.
Stop the Cartels Act
# Stop the Cartels Act Summary **What it does:** This bill aims to strengthen immigration enforcement and combat drug trafficking by making several changes to U.S. immigration policy. It would penalize states and cities that don't comply with federal immigration detention requests, restrict how long immigrant minors can be detained by removing certain court-ordered protections, make it harder for people to qualify for asylum by raising the standard they must meet to prove they face persecution, and establish refugee processing centers in Central America. The bill also addresses law enforcement cooperation related to drug cartels, though those details weren't fully summarized. **Who it affects:** The bill primarily impacts immigrants seeking asylum or facing detention, state and local law enforcement agencies, and federal immigration authorities. It would also affect sanctuary jurisdictions—cities and states with policies limiting immigration enforcement cooperation—by threatening to cut off federal funding if they don't comply with detention requests. **Current status:** The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Warren Davidson (R-OH) and is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't been debated or voted on by the full House yet.
Capital Gains Inflation Relief Act of 2025
# Capital Gains Inflation Relief Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would adjust how capital gains taxes are calculated by accounting for inflation. Currently, when someone sells an investment (like stocks or property) for a profit, they pay taxes on the full gain in value. Under this bill, that gain would be reduced by the amount of inflation that occurred while they owned the asset, potentially lowering the tax owed. For example, if someone bought stock for $100,000 and sold it for $150,000 ten years later, but inflation accounted for $30,000 of that increase, they would only owe taxes on a $20,000 gain instead of $50,000. **Who It Affects and Current Status** This bill would primarily benefit people who own investments like stocks, real estate, and other assets that appreciate over time—particularly those with significant long-term holdings. It could reduce tax revenue for the federal government. The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was sponsored by Representative Warren Davidson, a Republican from Ohio.
Drain the Swamp Act of 2025
# Drain the Swamp Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The Drain the Swamp Act of 2025 proposes changes to how federal government operations and facilities are structured, with a focus on congressional oversight and executive agency organization. Based on its title and listed subjects, the bill appears designed to modify government buildings, facilities, and property—potentially including federal offices in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. The specific provisions aim to affect how executive agencies are funded and structured. **Who It Affects:** This legislation would primarily impact federal employees and agencies operating in the Washington, D.C. area, as well as Congress's ability to oversee executive branch operations. Residents and businesses in the affected regions could also be indirectly impacted by changes to federal facilities and operations. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced by Representative Warren Davidson (R-OH) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. Detailed legislative text showing specific provisions is not yet publicly available, as the bill remains in the early stages of the legislative process.
United Nations Voting Accountability Act of 2025
# United Nations Voting Accountability Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would cut off U.S. aid to countries that don't vote with the United States at least 50% of the time in the United Nations General Assembly. The aid includes economic assistance, military training, and other forms of support. The bill allows for exceptions if the State Department believes a country has made fundamental changes in leadership or policies that would lead it to support U.S. positions more often in the future. **Who It Affects** The bill would directly impact countries that receive U.S. foreign aid and regularly vote differently than the U.S. at the UN. This could include many developing nations and allies who may disagree with the U.S. on specific issues. It could also affect U.S. diplomatic relationships and influence, since countries that receive aid may be more likely to support U.S. positions. **Current Status** The bill was introduced by Representative Warren Davidson (R-Ohio) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. It remains in the early stages of the legislative process.
Chinese Currency Accountability Act of 2025
# Chinese Currency Accountability Act of 2025 - Summary **What the bill does:** This bill would prevent the U.S. from supporting an increase in the Chinese yuan's (renminbi) influence within the Special Drawing Rights (SDR), an international reserve currency managed by the International Monetary Fund. The SDR is used by countries worldwide to hold foreign exchange reserves. The bill requires the U.S. Treasury Department to block any increase in China's currency weight unless China meets specific conditions, including not manipulating its currency and complying with IMF rules. **Who it affects and key provisions:** The bill primarily affects U.S.-China relations and international financial policy. It would give the U.S. more leverage to demand that China follow international currency and trade standards. China would need to demonstrate it hasn't artificially weakened its currency (a practice called currency manipulation that can give countries unfair trade advantages) in the preceding year. The bill also requires China to adhere to international debt and lending standards overseen by the Paris Club, a group of major creditor nations. **Current status:** The bill has passed the House of Representatives and is awaiting consideration in the Senate.
People CARE Act
# People CARE Act Summary The **People CARE Act** would create a special commission to study how the federal government runs its assistance programs for low-income Americans. These programs include food stamps (SNAP), Medicaid health insurance, and cash assistance (TANF). The commission would examine whether these programs could be reformed—for example, by combining similar programs, letting states run them differently, or gradually reducing benefits as people earn more income. The bill specifically excludes Social Security, Medicare, and veterans' benefits from this review. The bill would affect millions of Americans who rely on federal assistance programs, as well as state governments that help administer them. The commission would essentially conduct a comprehensive review to identify potential changes and make recommendations, but the bill itself doesn't directly change any programs—it just authorizes the study. Currently, the bill is in committee and has not been voted on by the full House.
Lead by Example Act of 2025
# Lead by Example Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Lead by Example Act would require members of Congress and their staff to receive health insurance exclusively through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) beginning January 3, 2027. Currently, Congress members and staff can choose from health plans offered through the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, similar to other federal employees. This bill would eliminate those options and consolidate them into VA coverage. **Who It Affects and Key Requirements** The bill directly affects all members of Congress (House and Senate) and congressional staff. Before September 15, 2025, the VA and the Office of Personnel Management must develop and submit a detailed plan to Congress outlining how to implement this change, including any additional legislative actions needed to make it work. **Current Status** The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Warren Davidson (R-OH) and is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that Representatives shall be apportioned among the several States according to their respective numbers, counting the number of persons in each State who are citizens of the United States.
# HJRES 37: Citizenship-Based Congressional Apportionment (Plain Language Summary) **What the Bill Would Do** This proposed constitutional amendment would change how House of Representatives seats are divided among states. Currently, seats are distributed based on each state's total population (counted in the decennial census). Under this amendment, seats would instead be based only on the number of U.S. citizens in each state, excluding non-citizens and undocumented immigrants from the count. Since constitutional amendments require approval from two-thirds of both chambers of Congress plus ratification by three-fourths of states, this would be a significant change requiring substantial political support. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** This change would primarily affect states with large non-citizen populations. States like California, Texas, and Florida—which have substantial immigrant populations—could lose House seats and electoral votes under this system, while states with fewer immigrants might gain representation. The amendment contains no exceptions or special provisions; it simply redefines the population count used for apportionment purposes. This would impact not just congressional representation but also federal funding formulas and electoral college votes, which are also based on population counts. **Current Status** The bill (HJRES 37) was introduced in the 119th Congress by Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet advanced for a full vote in either chamber.