Tom Barrett

The "Time to Heal Act" would help individuals whose spouse has passed away. It would let them exclude up to $500,000 of profit from the sale of their main home from taxes. This is double the usual amount for single filers, giving them the same benefit as married couples, no matter how long ago their spouse died.

This bill proposes a change to the U.S. Constitution. It would limit federal judges, including Supreme Court justices, to 20-year terms instead of serving for life. After a 20-year term, they could not be reappointed to the same court.

Current rules allow government planes to turn off location signals (ADS-B Out) for "sensitive missions." This bill would tighten those rules, limiting when government agencies, including the military, can operate without broadcasting their aircraft's location. It would require them to share location data more often, aiming to improve air safety and transparency.

A new bill would require the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to create a public action plan to speed up the use of advanced collision avoidance technology in airplanes. This plan would aim to make air travel safer by helping aircraft avoid mid-air collisions. The FAA would also need to get input from pilots, manufacturers, and safety experts.

This bill would stop Washington D.C. from passing any laws that allow euthanasia or assisted suicide. It would also get rid of the city's current law, the Death With Dignity Act of 2016. This means D.C. residents would no longer have the legal choice for assisted suicide, and healthcare providers could not offer such services.

This bill would make it harder for new states to join the U.S. It proposes a change to the Constitution, requiring two-thirds of both the House and Senate to agree, instead of a simple majority. This would affect future territories hoping to become states and also change how Congress admits them.

This bill would make big changes to the national count of people, called the census. Starting in 2030, the census would ask about citizenship. Only U.S. citizens would count when deciding how many representatives each state gets in Congress and how many electoral votes it has. Also, states would mostly be allowed to redraw their Congressional district maps only once every ten years.

The CRUISE Act would make the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) process for paying car sellers faster and clearer. This means disabled veterans who get help buying a car could see fewer delays, and car sellers would get paid more reliably. The VA would need to centralize its payment system and track overdue payments.

This bill would help more National Guard and Reserve members get VA home loans. It would count more types of their service towards eligibility, even for service since September 11, 2001. However, some new applicants with shorter service would pay an extra 1.00 percentage point on their loan fee.

This bill would reorganize how the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) purchases services, supplies, and technology, especially for large projects. It aims to make these processes more efficient, accountable, and cost-effective for veterans and taxpayers. The changes include new leadership roles, independent oversight, and better cost tracking for major VA programs.

This bill would add $833.33 to monthly payments for veterans who need aid and attendance. It would also increase payments for families of deceased veterans, linking them to Social Security increases. However, the government could collect a fee for a set period from some disabled veterans getting a second VA housing loan.

This bill would extend many existing Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs and authorities, preventing them from expiring in late 2025. It would ensure continued access to healthcare, housing support, and educational benefits for veterans. Additionally, the bill would update rules for the VA's Partial Claim Program, which helps veterans facing difficulties with their home loans.