Legislation

The Holding Child Predators Accountable Act amends federal law to mandate stricter sentencing for child exploitation and pornography offenses. Under this legislation, individuals convicted of these crimes would face mandatory fines and either life imprisonment or the death penalty.

The Sporting Firearms Access Act of 2025 streamlines the importation process for firearms and ammunition intended for sporting, hunting, and recreational use. The bill establishes clear criteria for "sporting purposes," mandates a 90-day decision deadline for the Attorney General, and provides applicants with expanded rights to judicial review if an importation request is denied.

This resolution authorizes the operational budget and staffing authority for the Special Committee on Aging from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2027. It establishes specific spending caps for committee expenses, including consultant services and staff training, while outlining the administrative procedures for funding and agency contributions.

The Parris Island Protection Act formally recognizes the historical and strategic significance of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island, South Carolina. To preserve this legacy, the bill prohibits the use of federal funds for the closure, realignment, or planning of any such actions regarding the facility.

The FAIR PREP Act of 2025 prohibits the IRS from developing or operating its own electronic tax preparation and filing services, effectively ending programs like the Direct File pilot. The bill mandates that the IRS focus on its traditional administrative roles while preserving existing partnerships, such as the IRS Free File Program. By restricting the agency's ability to act as a tax preparer, the legislation seeks to ensure that tax filing services remain primarily within the private sector.

Sarah’s Law mandates the detention of specific undocumented or visa-violating immigrants who are charged with crimes resulting in death or serious bodily injury. Additionally, the bill requires U.S. immigration authorities to provide victims or their families with timely, ongoing updates regarding the offender's custody status and immigration proceedings.

The Thin Blue Line Act amends federal law to designate the killing or attempted killing of a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or first responder as an aggravating factor in capital sentencing. This legislation ensures that when a jury considers the death penalty, they must take into account whether the victim was targeted due to their status as a public servant or while performing their official duties.

The Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act authorizes the presentation of Congressional Gold Medals to the 1980 U.S. Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Team in recognition of their historic victory. This legislation honors the team’s extraordinary achievement, which served as a defining moment in American sports and a source of national inspiration during the Cold War. The medals will be permanently displayed at three prominent institutions dedicated to Olympic and hockey history.

This resolution authorizes the Senate Committee on the Judiciary to hire personnel and conduct investigations from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2027. It establishes specific budget caps for committee operations, consultant services, and staff training across three designated periods. Additionally, the bill outlines the administrative procedures for processing committee expenses and covering employee benefit contributions.

The CBP Workload Staffing Model Act mandates that U.S. Customs and Border Protection develop and implement data-driven staffing models to ensure the Border Patrol, Air and Marine Operations, and Office of Field Operations are adequately resourced. The bill requires the establishment of standardized workforce tracking procedures and mandates regular reporting to Congress to ensure transparency. Additionally, it tasks the Department of Homeland Security’s Inspector General with reviewing these models to ensure they meet operational requirements and address previous audit recommendations.

This bill authorizes the appointment of one additional district judge for the District of Idaho. It directs the President to appoint this judge with the advice and consent of the Senate and updates the official table of district judgeships accordingly.

The **WHO is Accountable Act** prohibits federal funding of the World Health Organization (WHO) until the Secretary of State certifies that the organization has implemented significant reforms. These requirements include ensuring independence from the Chinese Communist Party, increasing transparency, granting Taiwan observer status, and depoliticizing its health directives. The bill aims to hold the WHO accountable by conditioning U.S. financial support on the fulfillment of these specific governance and policy standards.

The Let's Get to Work Act of 2025 updates SNAP work requirements by adjusting age-based exemptions and time limits for certain recipients. Additionally, the bill extends these work requirements to able-bodied adults living in public housing or receiving tenant-based rental assistance.

The Justice for Jocelyn Act mandates stricter detention requirements for noncitizens by limiting the use of Alternatives to Detention programs to only when capacity is exhausted. It requires continuous GPS monitoring and nightly curfews for all individuals on the nondetained immigration docket. Additionally, the bill mandates the immediate removal of any individual who violates their release conditions.

This resolution designates February 2025 as "Career and Technical Education Month" to recognize the vital role of CTE in preparing students for high-demand, skilled careers. It highlights the importance of workforce training in meeting modern economic needs and encourages educators, parents, and administrators to promote CTE as a valuable and respected educational pathway.

The Motorist Tax Abuse Act prohibits the Secretary of Transportation from establishing or maintaining congestion pricing for New York City’s Central Business District Tolling Program. This legislation effectively blocks the implementation of cordon pricing fees for vehicles entering designated areas of the city.

This bill repeals the provision of law that grants Members of Congress automatic annual pay adjustments. By eliminating this mechanism, it ensures that future congressional pay increases are no longer applied automatically. These changes are set to take effect upon the convening of the 120th Congress.

The Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2025 amends the Bankruptcy Code to make it easier for borrowers to discharge private student loans. By narrowing the categories of educational debt exempt from bankruptcy protection, the bill ensures that only loans funded by governmental or nonprofit entities remain nondischargeable. These changes apply to all bankruptcy cases filed on or after the date of the Act's enactment.

The PRINTS Act aims to combat child trafficking at the U.S. border by mandating the fingerprinting of noncitizen children suspected of being trafficking victims. The bill establishes federal criminal penalties for adults who use minors to gain unlawful entry into the country and mandates improved information sharing between federal agencies. Additionally, it requires the Department of Homeland Security to provide increased transparency through annual reports and monthly public data on trafficking-related apprehensions.

The ACCESS Act restricts federal agencies from mandating specific educational degrees for contractor personnel unless they provide a formal written justification proving the requirement is necessary. By encouraging the use of skills-based alternatives to traditional degrees, the bill aims to broaden the talent pool for federal contracts. It also mandates new OMB guidance for agencies and requires a congressional report to ensure compliance.