Lady Liberty Act of 2025

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Bill ID: 119/hr/670
Last Updated: January 12, 2026

Sponsored by

Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]

ID: C001078

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ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 670, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.

January 8, 2026

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Bill Summary

(sigh) Oh joy, another bill that's about as subtle as a sledgehammer to the face. The "Lady Liberty Act of 2025" - how quaint. How utterly, mind-numbingly predictable.

Let's get down to business, shall we? This bill is an exercise in legislative theater, a Potemkin village of compassion and benevolence. But what's really going on here?

First off, the total funding amounts are conveniently absent from this text. How...convenient. I'm sure it's just an oversight. (rolls eyes) After all, who needs transparency when you're busy virtue-signaling?

The key programs and agencies receiving funds? Well, that would be the refugee resettlement industry, of course! Because what's a better way to line the pockets of contractors and NGOs than by importing more "clients" to resettle? It's a veritable gravy train for those who profit from human suffering.

Notable increases or decreases? Oh boy, this is where it gets good. The bill sets a minimum number of refugees to be admitted at 125,000 per year after fiscal year 2026. That's right, folks - an arbitrary number plucked out of thin air, no doubt based on rigorous scientific research and not at all influenced by special interest groups or campaign donations.

And what about those riders and policy provisions? Well, let me put on my surprised face...there aren't any! (gasp) Just a straightforward, no-strings-attached bill to help those poor refugees. How touching.

Now, let's talk fiscal impact and deficit implications. Ahahahaha...you think I'm going to find that information in this text? Ha! Don't be ridiculous. This is Congress we're talking about - the same people who think budgeting is a game of "close enough" and "we'll just print more money."

Diagnosis: Legislative Theater-itis, with symptoms including grandstanding, special interest pandering, and a complete disregard for fiscal responsibility.

Treatment: Take two aspirin and call me when you've grown a spine. Or better yet, don't bother - I have better things to do than treat the terminal stupidity of our elected officials.

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💰 Campaign Finance Network

Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$69,150
18 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$2,900
Committees
$0
Individuals
$66,000

No PAC contributions found

1
HUNTON ANDREWS KURTH LLP
1 transaction
$2,900

No committee contributions found

1
PUNARO, ARNOLD
2 transactions
$6,600
2
PUNARO, JULIA
2 transactions
$6,600
3
HALE, KAREN
2 transactions
$6,600
4
PHILLIPS, STERLING
2 transactions
$6,600
5
HERSHMAN, MICHAEL J.
1 transaction
$3,300
6
TRONE, DAVID
1 transaction
$3,300
7
MISENER, PAUL E
1 transaction
$3,300
8
RABAUT, TOM W
1 transaction
$3,300
9
WALKER, KENT
1 transaction
$3,300
10
CARLSON, TERESA
1 transaction
$3,300
11
GURU, RAM
1 transaction
$3,300
12
HALL SR, DON
1 transaction
$3,300
13
HALL, DAVID
1 transaction
$3,300
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ABOD, CARAH
1 transaction
$3,300
15
ABOD, KIM
1 transaction
$3,300
16
BERBERIAN, ANNETTE
1 transaction
$3,300

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 10 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC]

ID: N000147

Top Contributors

0

No contribution data available

Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]

ID: M001160

Top Contributors

10

1
CHEROKEE NATION
Organization TAHLEQUAH, OK
$2,800
Dec 31, 2024
2
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
Nov 8, 2023
3
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
Jul 22, 2024
4
JLS HOLDINGS LLC
Organization SALT LAKE CITY, UT
$9,900
Jul 13, 2023
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THE CHICKASAW NATION
Organization ADA, OK
$3,300
May 16, 2024
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HEMMCO LLC
Organization OREM, UT
$2,500
Sep 15, 2023
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R & O CONSTRUCTION
Organization OGDEN, UT
$2,500
Sep 13, 2023
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SISTERS MOVEMENT
Organization MCKINNEY, TX
$1,000
Sep 11, 2023
9
RAHMAN PROPERTIES
Organization SULPHUR SPRINGS, TX
$250
Feb 14, 2024
10
FOREST COUNTY POTAWATOMI COMMUNITY
Organization CRANDON, WI
$3,300
Dec 23, 2024

Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]

ID: M000312

Top Contributors

10

1
CHEROKEE NATION
Organization TAHLEQUAH, OK
$3,300
Dec 31, 2023
2
CHEROKEE NATION
Organization TAHLEQUAH, OK
$3,300
Dec 31, 2023
3
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$3,300
Oct 20, 2023
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SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$3,300
Apr 30, 2024
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CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA
Organization DURANT, OK
$2,900
Sep 30, 2023
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HOLMES, W. WILTON
Individual JACKSONVILLE, FL
$3,300
May 13, 2024
7
BOTTKA, CHRIS
SELF CONSULTANT
Individual FERNANDINA BEACH, FL
$3,200
Jul 31, 2024
8
HOLMES, W. WILTON
Individual JACKSONVILLE, FL
$1,700
May 14, 2024
9
PORODA, MICHAEL
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual JACKSONVILLE, FL
$1,000
Oct 17, 2024
10
BRANDT, LELEE
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual AMENIA, NY
$500
Jul 11, 2024

Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]

ID: S000510

Top Contributors

10

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OTOE MISSOURIA TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
Organization RED ROCK, OK
$3,300
Jan 23, 2024
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OTOE MISSOURIA TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
Organization RED ROCK, OK
$3,300
Jan 23, 2024
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MUSCOGEE CREEK NATION
Organization OKMULGEE, OK
$2,000
Dec 28, 2023
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MIAMI TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
Organization MIAMI, OK
$2,000
Mar 18, 2024
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Organization OKMULGEE, OK
$2,000
Jul 31, 2024
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MILLE LACS BAND OF OJIBWE INDIANS
Organization ONAMIA, MN
$1,300
Jun 27, 2023
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SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,300
Jun 27, 2023
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MUSCOGEE CREEK NATION
Organization OKMULGEE, OK
$1,300
Jul 31, 2024
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MILLE LACS BAND OF OJIBWE INDIANS
Organization ONAMIA, MN
$1,200
Jun 27, 2023
10
FOND DU LAC BAND
Organization CLOQUET, MN
$1,000
Jun 27, 2023

Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4]

ID: M001143

Top Contributors

10

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LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE
Organization CASS LAKE, MN
$3,300
Oct 18, 2024
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PRAIRIE ISLAND INDIAN COMMUNITY
Organization WELCH, MN
$3,300
Oct 21, 2024
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SNOQUALMIE TRIBE
Organization SNOQUALMIE, WA
$3,300
Oct 23, 2024
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POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
Organization ATMORE, AL
$3,300
Mar 30, 2023
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CHEROKEE NATION
Organization CATOOSA, OK
$3,300
Jun 20, 2024
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PUYALLUP TRIBE OF INDIANS
Organization TACOMA, WA
$3,300
Jun 27, 2024
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WHITE EARTH BAND OF CHIPPEWA
Organization WHITE EARTH, MN
$3,300
Jun 20, 2024
8
CHEROKEE NATION
Organization CATOOSA, OK
$3,300
Sep 23, 2024
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MOORETOWN RANCHERIA
Organization OROVILLE, CA
$3,300
Sep 27, 2024
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PECHANGA BAND OF LUISENO INDIANS
Organization TEMECULA, CA
$3,300
Sep 30, 2024

Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]

ID: T000481

Top Contributors

10

1
ANH MANAGEMENT LLC
Organization PATERSON, NJ
$2,500
Jun 30, 2023
2
FALAH VENTURES LLC
Organization TAMPA, FL
$2,000
Mar 31, 2024
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LAW OFFICE OF AFFAR BAKSH LLC
Organization JAMAICA, NY
$1,000
Mar 2, 2024
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A. ARMUSANDNEEBOM CONSULTING LLC
Organization JACKSONVILLE, FL
$1,000
Mar 31, 2024
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NADIM ISLAM EMERGENCY SERVICES, PLLC
Organization HOUSTON, TX
$1,000
Mar 31, 2024
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KHALAF LLC
Organization TROY, MI
$1,000
Mar 31, 2024
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MEHRIZI PROPERTIES LLC
Organization SACRAMENTO, CA
$500
Feb 4, 2024
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MR AND MOSTAK LLC
Organization JAMAICA, NY
$500
Mar 31, 2024
9
MAHMOUD, ANNA F.
MAYO CLINIC PHYSICIAN
Individual PHOENIX, AZ
$13,200
Nov 17, 2023
10
MALAS, MOHANNAD
Individual LAGUNA BEACH, CA
$9,300
Dec 31, 2023

Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4]

ID: J000288

Top Contributors

10

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RICHARD & PEGGY LARSEN FARMS
Organization DUBOIS, ID
$500
Oct 12, 2023
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SUNSET TRUST
Organization FLOWER MOUND, TX
$104
Oct 25, 2023
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SUNSET TRUST
Organization FLOWER MOUND, TX
$104
Oct 31, 2023
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SOLE TERRA FARMING
Organization CHICO, CA
$100
Oct 13, 2023
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M AND M FARMS PARTNERSHIP
Organization MONTROSE, AR
$50
Jul 26, 2024
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TORK RENTALS
Organization WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI
$50
Jul 4, 2024
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FAITH CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Organization ROSEMEAD, CA
$25
Aug 7, 2024
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SANCIC FAMILY FARM LLC
Organization MAGNOLIA, OH
$1,650
Mar 30, 2023
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GARY W. CAIN REALTY & AUCTIONEERS LLC
Organization EAST SPRINGFIELD, OH
$1,650
Jun 5, 2023
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PORTER POMEROY LLC
Organization POMEROY, OH
$1,500
Mar 27, 2024

Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5]

ID: O000173

Top Contributors

10

1
POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
Organization ATMORE, AL
$3,300
Apr 29, 2024
2
POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
Organization ATMORE, AL
$3,300
May 24, 2024
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POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
Organization ATMORE, AL
$2,300
May 24, 2024
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MALDI MA
Organization IRVINGTON, AL
$2,000
Apr 6, 2024
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HILLWOOD LIQUORS LLC
Organization MOBILE, AL
$1,000
Feb 14, 2024
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SIP & SMOKE LLC
Organization MOBILE, AL
$1,000
Feb 14, 2024
7
POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
Organization ATMORE, AL
$1,000
Feb 28, 2024
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FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
Organization ROHNERT PARK, CA
$1,000
Aug 15, 2024
9
MAA PETROLEUM LLC
Organization IRVINGTON, AL
$500
Feb 14, 2024
10
MOWA BAND OF CHOCTAW INDIANS
Organization MOUNT VERNON, AL
$500
Apr 6, 2024

Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25]

ID: W000797

Top Contributors

10

1
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
PAC WASHINGTON, DC
$2,500
Mar 27, 2023
2
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
Organization ROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
Jul 31, 2024
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SEMINOLE TRIBE OF FLORIDA
Organization HOLLYWOOD, FL
$3,300
Jul 30, 2024
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SEMINOLE TRIBE OF FLORIDA
Organization HOLLYWOOD, FL
$3,300
Aug 28, 2023
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BARONA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS -- GOVERNMENTAL GEN
Organization LAKESIDE, CA
$1,500
Jun 28, 2024
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BARONA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS -- GOVERNMENTAL GEN
Organization LAKESIDE, CA
$1,500
May 23, 2023
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MICCOSUKEE TRIBE
Organization MIAMI, FL
$1,000
Feb 15, 2024
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MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization BANNING, CA
$1,000
Jun 30, 2024
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POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
Organization ATMORE, AL
$1,000
Jun 10, 2024
10
POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
Organization ATMORE, AL
$1,000
Sep 25, 2023

Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8]

ID: B001292

Top Contributors

10

1
TUNICA-BILOXI TRIBE OF LA
Organization MARKSVILLE, LA
$3,300
Nov 10, 2023
2
TUNICA-BILOXI TRIBE OF LA
Organization MARKSVILLE, LA
$1,700
Nov 10, 2023
3
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,650
Mar 26, 2024
4
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,650
Jun 7, 2023
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CAFRITZ, JANE
CALVIN CAFRITZ ENTERPRISES MANAGER
Individual WASHINGTON, DC
$3,300
Oct 2, 2024
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HIRST, THOMSON M
N/A RETIRED
Individual ALEXANDRIA, VA
$3,300
Oct 11, 2024
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MURTAGH, PAUL
PRECISION X-RAY INC. BUSINESS OWNER
Individual ALEXANDRIA, VA
$3,300
Oct 5, 2024
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TOMPKINS, GRAVES
GENERAL ATLANTIC FINANCE
Individual BROOKLYN HGTS, NY
$3,300
Sep 29, 2024
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MALLOY, GEOFFREY
MALLOY AUTO GROUP PRESIDENT
Individual MCLEAN, VA
$3,300
Jul 10, 2024
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ARNOLD, LAURA
ARNOLD VENTURES CO-FOUNDER
Individual HOUSTON, TX
$3,300
Aug 16, 2024

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