Legislation

The 9/11 Memorial and Museum Act authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide a one-time grant of $5 million to $10 million to support the operation, security, and maintenance of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum. To receive these funds, the organization must meet specific requirements, including providing free admission to first responders, military personnel, and victims' families, as well as submitting to annual federal audits.

The Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025 establishes a national standard allowing individuals to carry concealed handguns across state lines, provided they are legally authorized to carry in their home state. Under this act, visitors must adhere to the host state’s operational laws regarding where and how firearms may be carried. The legislation preserves each state's authority to regulate its own internal permit-issuing processes while ensuring nationwide recognition of valid carry rights.

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act places approximately 76.1 acres of federal land and specific easements in Monroe County, Tennessee, into trust for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. These lands are designated for the preservation and interpretation of Cherokee history, culture, and recreational use, including the management of significant tribal memorials and museums. The Act establishes clear operational guidelines, including flood management protocols and a prohibition on all forms of commercial gaming on the trust lands.

The STOP MADURO Act of 2025 authorizes a reward of up to $100 million for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Nicolás Maduro Moros. This reward is to be funded exclusively through the liquidation of assets seized from Maduro and his regime officials under U.S. sanctions.

The Extend the TikTok Deadline Act provides additional time for TikTok’s parent company to divest its U.S. operations. The bill amends the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act by extending the compliance deadline from 270 days to 540 days.

This joint resolution disapproves the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) final rule regarding anti-money laundering regulations for residential real estate transfers. By passing this resolution, the rule is rendered null and void, preventing it from taking legal effect.

This resolution reaffirms the critical importance of nuclear arms control agreements in maintaining global strategic stability. It condemns Russia’s nuclear threats and suspension of the New START Treaty while urging the U.S. government to pursue continued negotiations with both Russia and China to prevent an unrestrained nuclear arms race.

This resolution designates January 2025 as "National Mentoring Month" to celebrate the vital role mentors play in fostering youth development and community strength. It highlights the academic, social, and career benefits of mentoring while calling for increased collaboration to expand access to these life-changing relationships. By promoting quality mentoring programs, the bill aims to close the national mentoring gap and ensure more young people have the guidance needed to reach their full potential.

This joint resolution invokes the Congressional Review Act to formally disapprove and nullify the U.S. Forest Service’s recent rule regarding law enforcement and criminal prohibitions. By passing this measure, Congress ensures the rule will have no force or effect.

This resolution authorizes the necessary funding and operational authority for the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2027. It establishes specific spending caps for committee operations, staff training, and consulting services, while outlining the administrative procedures for managing these expenses through the Senate’s contingent fund.

This bill officially designates the mountain and a secondary area within the Devils Tower National Monument in Wyoming as "Devils Tower." It further mandates that all federal documents, maps, and records update their references to reflect this official name.

This joint resolution seeks to nullify the Environmental Protection Agency’s rule regarding the phasedown of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). If passed, the resolution would render the rule unenforceable and strip it of all legal force.

The Brownfields Reauthorization Act of 2025 extends and expands the EPA’s brownfield grant programs to better support environmental cleanup and economic revitalization. This legislation increases funding limits, reduces financial barriers for small and disadvantaged communities, and broadens eligibility to include additional organizations and Alaska Native entities. Furthermore, it mandates a streamlined application process to ensure these resources are more accessible to those who need them most.

The Transparency in Bureaucratic Communications Act requires federal Inspectors General to disclose all agency communications with internet and social media companies regarding content moderation, user data, and algorithmic processes. By mandating these details in semiannual reports, the bill aims to increase oversight and accountability for government interactions with major technology platforms.

This bill officially designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 216 Cumberland Street in Rochester, New York, as the "Minister Franklin Florence Memorial Post Office." All official government records and documents will reflect this new name moving forward.

This resolution formally declares racism a national public health crisis, recognizing it as a fundamental driver of severe health inequities and systemic disparities across the United States. It calls for immediate, coordinated government action to dismantle the structural policies and social determinants that perpetuate these harms. By acknowledging this crisis, the bill commits to a comprehensive strategy aimed at ensuring equitable health outcomes and justice for all communities.

This resolution calls on the FBI, DHS, and FAA to provide an immediate public briefing regarding recent unauthorized drone activity in New Jersey and New York. It urges federal agencies to collaborate with state and local law enforcement to mitigate these threats and requests an assessment of necessary security measures to protect critical infrastructure.

This proposed constitutional amendment would change how seats in the U.S. House of Representatives are apportioned among the states. Instead of using total population, the amendment mandates that representation be based solely on the number of U.S. citizens residing in each state.

This resolution condemns the Government of Azerbaijan for the wrongful detention, abuse, and suppression of academic freedom regarding Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu. It demands his immediate and unconditional release, the provision of necessary medical care, and an end to the harassment of his family. Furthermore, it urges the U.S. Secretary of State to prioritize Dr. Ibadoghlu’s well-being and release in all diplomatic engagements.

This resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should formally recognize Taiwan as an independent, sovereign nation and abandon the obsolete "One China Policy." It calls for the normalization of diplomatic relations, the negotiation of a bilateral free trade agreement, and active U.S. support for Taiwan’s membership in international organizations.