Responsible Legislating Act

Introduced Jan 3, 2025Latest action Mar 14, 2025Government Operations and Politics

Plain-English 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.

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People and recorded decisions

Sponsors, Cosponsors & House Votes

James P Mcgovern

Sponsor · Democratic · MA

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Official Subjects

Government Operations and PoliticsAdvisory bodiesAgricultural marketing and promotionAppropriationsBank accounts, deposits, capitalBanking and financial institutions regulationBusiness recordsCentral Intelligence Agency (CIA)Child safety and welfareComputers and information technologyAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresData collection, sharing, protectionDepartment of DefenseDepartment of EnergyDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of LaborDepartment of StateDepartment of the TreasuryCongressional oversight

Sources & text

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