BURDEN Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (17 Jul 2025): Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
What this bill does
This bill, known as the BURDEN Act, would require Members of Congress to certify that they meet certain work requirements. Specifically, a Member of Congress would need to submit written certifications to the Director of the Office of Personnel Management each month. These certifications would state that the Member has demonstrated community engagement and complied with work requirements applicable to beneficiaries of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
These requirements would apply to any Member of Congress seeking to enroll in health benefits offered under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. The bill's provisions would take effect on or after the date it is enacted into law.
The BURDEN Act was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 17, 2025, by Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi. It has been referred to the Committee on House Administration and the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for consideration. The bill has not yet progressed beyond this initial referral stage.
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Timeline
17 Jul 2025
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4508 do?
- This bill, known as the BURDEN Act, would require Members of Congress to certify that they meet certain work requirements. Specifically, a Member of Congress would need to submit written certifications to the Director of the Office of Personnel Management each month. These certifications would state that the Member has demonstrated community engagement and complied with work requirements applicable to beneficiaries of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). These requirements would apply to any Member of Congress seeking to enroll in health benefits offered under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. The bill's provisions would take effect on or after the date it is enacted into law. The BURDEN Act was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 17, 2025, by Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi. It has been referred to the Committee on House Administration and the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for consideration. The bill has not yet progressed beyond this initial referral stage.
- Has H.R. 4508 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 4508. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 4508?
- H.R. 4508 was sponsored by Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8] (D-IL), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4508?
- Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (17 Jul 2025).
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