Legislation

The "Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act" increases penalties for Social Security fraud, identification document fraud, and fraud related to COVID-19 relief programs. It makes individuals inadmissible to the U.S. and deportable if they have been convicted of, admit to, or admit to actions that constitute these offenses, including conspiracy to commit such offenses.

This resolution authorizes the Committee on Veterans' Affairs to make expenditures, employ personnel, and utilize services from other government entities through February 2027. It sets specific expense limits for various periods, including funds for consultants and staff training. Additionally, it outlines how committee expenses will be managed and paid from the Senate's contingent fund, while also authorizing payments for agency contributions related to employee compensation.

This bill reaffirms the strong alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea, emphasizing its importance for security, economic growth, and shared values. It recognizes the deep economic ties, the contributions of Korean Americans, and continued commitment to the Mutual Defense Treaty. The bill also supports strengthening security, economic, and cultural bonds between the two nations, and celebrates Korean Culture-Kimchi Day.

This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to streamline the naturalization process for U.S. nationals, including those residing in U.S. territories. It eases residency requirements, potentially waives interviews and reduces fees, and modifies requirements for children of U.S. nationals to acquire citizenship. The bill aims to make naturalization more accessible for U.S. nationals who already owe permanent allegiance to the United States.

This resolution sets the daily meeting time for the Senate to 12:00 PM, providing a standard schedule for Senate proceedings. This ensures consistency unless an alternative time is agreed upon.

The "Freedom for Families Act" expands the use of health savings accounts (HSAs) by allowing tax-free distributions for caregiving expenses related to family and medical leave. It also eliminates the requirement of having a high-deductible health plan to be eligible for an HSA, and increases the maximum annual contribution limit to $9,000. These changes aim to provide greater flexibility and accessibility to HSAs for families.

The "No Hires for the Delinquent IRS Act" prohibits the IRS from hiring new employees until the Secretary of the Treasury certifies that no current IRS employee has a seriously delinquent tax debt. A seriously delinquent tax debt is defined as an unpaid debt for which a notice of lien has been filed. Certain exceptions apply, such as debts being paid under an agreement or those under review.

The American Science First Act prohibits the National Science Foundation (NSF) from providing grants or assistance to individuals or entities associated with Chinese communist military companies and their affiliates. This includes companies listed under Export Administration Regulations and those identified in specific defense authorization acts. The goal is to prevent NSF funding from supporting entities that pose a national security risk.

The Passport Notification Act of 2025 mandates the Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs to notify U.S. citizens with valid passports about their expiration date at least 180 days before expiration. This notification must include instructions on how to renew their passport and where to submit the necessary materials. Notifications can be sent electronically or in paper form. This requirement applies to passports expiring 180 days after the enactment of this Act.

The Secure Our Ports Act of 2025 prohibits maritime facilities from contracting with companies owned or operated by China, Russia, North Korea, or Iran. This includes any foreign entity with partial ownership by these countries. The goal of this act is to protect U.S. ports from potential security threats posed by these nations.

The "One School, One Nurse Act of 2025" aims to ensure every school has at least one full-time registered nurse by establishing a grant program. This program will provide funding to recruit, hire, and retain school nurses, especially in high-need areas. The grants will also support converting part-time positions to full-time and maintaining recommended nurse-to-student ratios, with priority given to entities focused on hiring from underrepresented populations. The Department of Education will oversee the grant program and set nurse-to-student ratio guidelines.

The "Auto Theft Prevention Act" establishes a grant program within the Justice Department to support state and local law enforcement in combating auto theft and stolen vehicle trafficking, allocating \$30,000,000 annually from 2026 through 2030. It allows grant funds to be used for purchasing equipment, hiring personnel, training, and data collection. The Act also amends existing legislation to broaden the use of COPS grant program funds for auto theft prevention efforts.

The Majority Rule Resolution aims to streamline the legislative process in the House and Senate. It modifies chamber rules to allow a simple majority vote to end debate on any issue, overriding existing rules requiring a higher threshold. This change empowers a simple majority to advance legislation more efficiently. Each chamber retains the power to modify these rules in the future.

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase the above-the-line tax deduction for eligible educators' expenses from $250 to $1,000. This adjustment will be applied to taxable years starting after December 31, 2024, offering teachers greater tax relief for classroom-related spending.

The FORCE Act prohibits the President from removing Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism unless it is determined that Cuba meets the requirements outlined in the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996. The bill defines "state sponsor of terrorism" as a country whose government the Secretary of State determines has repeatedly supported international terrorism, according to existing law.

The "SEND THEM BACK Act of 2025" mandates the immediate deportation of any non-citizen who entered the U.S. illegally after January 20, 2021, without consideration for asylum claims or fear of persecution. This expedited removal process does not apply to individuals serving in the U.S. Armed Forces as of January 1, 2025.

This resolution urges the United Kingdom, France, and Germany (E3) to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran under UNSCR 2231 due to Iran's repeated violations of the JCPOA and advancements in its nuclear program. It condemns Iran's non-compliance and the support it receives from Russia and China. The resolution reaffirms the U.S. commitment to preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and supports sanctions to curb Iran's nuclear and missile programs. It calls for the E3 to act before the expiration of the snapback option in October 2025.

The "Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Reauthorization Act of 2025" reauthorizes key programs dedicated to the Long Island Sound's health. It extends the Long Island Sound grants program and the Long Island Sound Stewardship Act of 2006, continuing these initiatives from 2025 through 2029. The bill also makes a technical correction by redesignating a paragraph within the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.

The "Extend the TikTok Deadline Act" extends the deadline for the President to take action regarding TikTok from 270 days to 540 days, as initially set by the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act. This extension allows more time for potential negotiations, investigations, or other actions related to the app's ownership and data security concerns.

The "Protecting American Energy Production Act" affirms that states should primarily regulate hydraulic fracturing on state and private lands. It prevents the President from enacting a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing unless explicitly authorized by Congress.