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HR 185 · 119th Congress — Responsible Legislating Act

Responsible Legislating Act This bill establishes or modifies various federal programs and requirements, including those related to retirement accounts, penalties for certain sex offenses, foreign investment and ownership, and…

Congress
119
Bill
HR 185
Status
Introduced
Introduced
2025-01-03
Latest action date
2025-03-14

Summary

Responsible Legislating Act This bill establishes or modifies various federal programs and requirements, including those related to retirement accounts, penalties for certain sex offenses, foreign investment and ownership, and appropriations. The bill makes changes to retirement account contributions and distributions, including increasing the maximum amount that may be contributed to a Roth Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to include certain contributions to a Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees (SIMPLE IRA) or Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) plan, subject to limitations. The bill establishes an enhanced penalty—an additional prison term of up to five years—for certain interstate human trafficking offenses or coercion of sexual activity that occurs in a school zone or related area. The Department of Commerce must report on efforts to increase foreign direct investment in semiconductor-related manufacturing and production. Right now, the latest action is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. The listed sponsor is Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] [D].

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Latest action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.

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