Legislation

The "National Right-to-Work Act" aims to protect individual employees' rights to choose whether or not to join or support a labor union. It amends the National Labor Relations Act and the Railway Labor Act to eliminate mandatory union membership or fees as a condition of employment. This ensures that employees cannot be forced to join or contribute to a union against their will. The changes apply to agreements made or renewed after the Act's enactment.

The "Stopping Political Discrimination in Disaster Assistance Act" amends the Stafford Act to prohibit discrimination based on political affiliation when providing disaster relief. This ensures that disaster assistance is distributed fairly, regardless of a person's political beliefs.

The "Returning SBA to Main Street Act" mandates the Small Business Administration (SBA) to relocate at least 30% of its headquarters employees outside the Washington metropolitan area, ensuring employee pay aligns with their new duty station's locality. The Act also requires a corresponding 30% reduction in the Administration's headquarters office space and enhanced reporting to Congress regarding employee distribution and telework arrangements. This bill prioritizes geographic diversity and in-person customer service, while also ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The Disaster Loan Accountability and Reform Act aims to improve the Small Business Administration's (SBA) disaster loan program by increasing oversight and accountability. It mandates regular risk assessments, enhances loan eligibility verification, and requires the SBA to develop better performance metrics. The act also seeks to streamline the loan application process and improve communication with disaster victims.

The "Defending Defense Research from Chinese Communist Party Espionage Act of 2025" aims to protect Department of Defense-funded research by prohibiting institutions of higher education from contracting with certain foreign entities and imposing post-employment restrictions on researchers involved in critical and emerging technologies. Waivers to these prohibitions may be granted by the Secretary of Defense under specific conditions, with congressional notification. The Act also requires transparency through public disclosure of waivers and annual reports to Congress.

This resolution acknowledges the distinguished life and career of the Honorable David Lyle Boren, who served Oklahoma as a state legislator, Governor, U.S. Senator, and President of the University of Oklahoma. It expresses the Senate's condolences to his family and directs the Secretary of the Senate to notify the House of Representatives and send a copy of the resolution to his family. Upon adoption, the Senate will adjourn in honor of Senator Boren.

The "Institute for Telecommunication Sciences Codification Act" formally establishes the Institute for Telecommunication Sciences (ITS) within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). It designates ITS as the primary government laboratory for spectrum research, innovation, and testing and outlines its functions related to radio frequency emissions, spectrum sharing, and wireless technologies. The Act also mandates an initiative within ITS to develop emergency communication and tracking technologies for locating individuals in confined spaces, requiring a report to Congress on the needs assessment.

The "Protecting Women’s Private Spaces Act" restricts access to single-sex facilities on federal property to individuals whose biological sex corresponds to the facility's designation. Biological sex is defined as the biological determination of male or female, based on reproductive systems. Exceptions are provided for emergency medical personnel and law enforcement officers in specific situations. "Single-sex facilities" are defined as restrooms, locker rooms, and changing rooms.

The US-Kazakhstan Trade Modernization Act allows the President to extend nondiscriminatory trade treatment to products from Kazakhstan, which would formally remove Kazakhstan from Title IV of the Trade Act of 1974. This action acknowledges Kazakhstan's compliance with emigration requirements since 1997 and its membership in the World Trade Organization since 2015, further solidifying trade relations between the United States and Kazakhstan.

The "TRACE Act" ensures parents have the right to review curricular materials, know about foreign-funded staff, and understand financial ties between their children's schools and foreign entities of concern. Schools must provide this information regularly and in response to parental requests, promoting transparency in education. The bill requires schools to disclose any financial or material support received from foreign countries or entities of concern.

The Small Business Regulatory Reduction Act aims to ease the financial burden of federal regulations on small businesses. Starting in 2026, the Small Business Administration must ensure that new rule changes do not increase costs for small businesses. The Act also requires the Small Business Administration to report annually to Congress on all federal rules impacting small businesses. No additional funds are authorized to implement the Act.

The "Awning Safety Act of 2025" directs the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to establish a mandatory safety standard for fixed and freestanding retractable awnings. This standard will address potential hazards, such as unexpected awning deployment during bungee tie-down removal, to prevent deaths and injuries. The CPSC has 18 months to develop and enforce this standard, which will be treated as a consumer product safety rule under existing law.

The "Sloan Canyon Conservation and Lateral Pipeline Act" adjusts the boundary of the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area, increasing its size to 57,728 acres and updating the area map. It grants the Southern Nevada Water Authority a right-of-way to construct and operate a water pipeline within the Conservation Area. The Act ensures the construction minimizes harm to surface resources and does not affect existing utility corridors while preserving the existing management of the Conservation Area.

This resolution censures Representative Al Green of Texas for disrupting the President's State of the Union address. It condemns his actions as a breach of decorum that degraded the proceedings and disrespected the House and Senate. Green is required to appear in the House for the censure pronouncement, and the Speaker must publicly read the censure resolution.

This resolution censures Representative Al Green for disrupting President Trump's address to Congress, violating decorum, and bringing disrepute to the House. It mandates that Representative Green present himself to the House for a public reading of the censure resolution by the Speaker.

The CLASS Act requires public schools that receive federal funding to disclose any foreign funding or contracts to the Secretary of Education. Schools must report any funding or contracts over $10,000, including the source's name, country of origin, and any attached conditions. This aims to increase transparency regarding foreign influence in U.S. education.

This bill mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to furnish the House of Representatives with documents pertaining to the security of the Department's information, workforce recruitment and retention, and interactions with the Department of Government Efficiency regarding data access. The bill also seeks information on the implementation of President Trump's January 20, 2025, memorandum ordering a freeze on hiring Federal civilian employees. The Secretary is required to submit these documents within 14 days of the resolution's adoption.

The "Stop the Invasion of Women's Spaces Act" prohibits federal funding to any entity that allows individuals into single-sex facilities (like restrooms or locker rooms) that do not align with their biological sex, defined as whether they produce sperm or eggs. Exceptions are provided for emergency medical personnel and law enforcement.

The "NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act" establishes an Office of Policy Development and Cybersecurity within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). This office, led by an Associate Administrator, will oversee policy analysis, promote market-based policies, conduct studies, coordinate cybersecurity and privacy guidance, and foster collaboration between security researchers and providers. The act aims to enhance the security, resilience, and innovation of communication networks and technologies. It also emphasizes support for small businesses and rural communities in the digital economy.

This bill directs the Secretary of Commerce to assess the value, cost, and feasibility of a trans-Atlantic submarine fiber optic cable connecting the U.S., U.S. Virgin Islands, Ghana, and Nigeria. The assessment will consider digital and national security, economic opportunities, and the current state of telecommunications infrastructure. A report, including potential classified information, must be submitted to Congress within one year.