Legislation

This proposed constitutional amendment clarifies that constitutional rights are exclusively for natural persons, not corporations or other artificial entities, which can be regulated by the people. It aims to ensure equal access to the political process by allowing regulation of campaign finance, stating that spending money to influence elections is not protected speech. The amendment also explicitly protects the freedom of the press.

This joint resolution disapproves a Department of Homeland Security rule that would have automatically extended employment authorization and documentation for certain applicants. By disapproving the rule, Congress prevents its implementation.

The "Yosemite National Park Equal Access and Fairness Act" aims to increase recreational access to the Hetch Hetchy Reservoir and Lake Eleanor Basin areas within Yosemite National Park. It increases funding for improvements and allows for activities like swimming, camping, and non-motorized watercraft. The Act also directs the National Park Service to manage these areas for public recreation while preserving their natural features and requires a report to Congress on equitable access and cost mitigation strategies.

The "Responsible Path to Full Obamacare Repeal Act" repeals both the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, effective October 1, 2025. It aims to reinstate the laws that were in place before these acts were enacted, essentially reversing all changes made by Obamacare.

This joint resolution proposes three amendments to the U.S. Constitution: granting the President line-item veto power over spending, imposing term limits on members of Congress, and requiring a two-thirds majority in both houses of Congress to pass any legislation that raises taxes or fees. These amendments would take effect upon ratification by three-fourths of the states within seven years.

The "Ending Presidential Overreach on Public Lands Act" requires congressional approval for the creation or expansion of any national monument. This bill aims to limit the President's authority over public lands by ensuring that any designation or expansion of national monuments is subject to congressional oversight and approval.

This resolution supports the original selection of Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama, as the location for the U.S. Space Command Headquarters, based on factors like workforce quality and cost-effectiveness. It criticizes the Biden administration's plan to move the headquarters to Colorado Springs, urging a return to the initial decision under a future Trump administration. The resolution asserts that the original decision was lawful and grounded in facts that prioritized national security.

This resolution supports the recognition of January as "Muslim-American Heritage Month" to honor the heritage, culture, and contributions of Muslim Americans to the United States. It acknowledges their diverse backgrounds, contributions to various sectors, and the discrimination many have faced. The resolution encourages public celebration of Muslim-American achievements and contributions to the country.

The "Educational Opportunity and Success Act of 2025" amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve Federal TRIO programs by increasing grant amounts, revising grant awarding procedures, and expanding eligibility criteria. It emphasizes prior success in service delivery, requires transparency in grant competitions, and allows corrections for minor budget errors. The act also updates outcome criteria for programs, particularly those for veterans, and increases authorized appropriations for grants and contracts. Additionally, it amends sections related to Upward Bound and postbaccalaureate achievement programs, increasing stipends and expanding research opportunities.

The Sanction Russian Nuclear Safety Violators Act of 2025 imposes sanctions on foreign individuals or entities that have compromised the safety, integrity, or Ukrainian control of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Station since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Sanctions include asset blocking and visa restrictions, with exceptions for international obligations, humanitarian aid, and efforts to restore Ukrainian control. The President may waive sanctions if it is vital to U.S. national security interests, with notification to Congress.

The FIND Act prohibits federal agencies from contracting with entities that discriminate against the firearm and ammunition industry. It requires federal contractors to certify they do not discriminate against firearm entities and prohibits them from awarding subcontracts to entities that do not provide a similar certification. Violations of these clauses will result in contract termination. The act defines "discriminate" as making judgments or refusing/limiting services based on biased criteria, rather than case-by-case evaluations, empirical data, financial risk, or legal non-compliance.

The LNG Public Interest Determination Act of 2025 amends the Natural Gas Act, requiring the Secretary of Energy to approve natural gas exports only if they are deemed to be in the public interest. Approval requires assessments regarding climate change, economic impacts, and environmental justice, ensuring exports do not significantly worsen climate change, increase energy prices for U.S. consumers, or unfairly burden vulnerable communities. The Act mandates public participation, especially from communities with environmental justice concerns, and terminates a rule that automatically excludes certain natural gas export approvals from environmental review. The Secretary of Energy must create regulations to implement this law within one year.

The Medical Innovation Acceleration Act of 2025 exempts certain low-risk, non-invasive diagnostic devices from being regulated as medical devices by the FDA. These devices do not penetrate the skin, are not implanted, and do not expose the body to ionizing radiation. This exemption is intended to encourage innovation in the development of new diagnostic tools.

This bill disapproves and nullifies the Department of Defense's Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program rule. The CMMC program aimed to establish cybersecurity standards for defense contractors. By disapproving the rule, the bill prevents the implementation of these cybersecurity standards as they were defined in the rule.

This bill designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 216 Cumberland Street in Rochester, New York, as the "Minister Franklin Florence Memorial Post Office". It ensures that all references to this facility in any legal or official documents of the United States will now reflect this new designation.

This bill recognizes the significant contributions of immigrants to the United States and condemns discriminatory immigration policies. It urges the protection of immigrants' rights, the implementation of humane immigration policies, and supports comprehensive immigration reform. The bill aims to honor the legacy of immigrants and promote a welcoming immigration system that benefits the nation.

The "Health Care Efficiency Through Flexibility Act" delays the mandatory switch to electronic Clinical Quality Metrics (eCQMs) for Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) until January 1, 2030, allowing them to continue using existing reporting methods. It also establishes a pilot program to test digital quality measure reporting and requires the development of standardized digital reporting methods by 2030, ensuring compatibility across various healthcare settings. A report to Congress is mandated by January 1, 2028, to present the pilot program's findings and recommendations.

The Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act requires dairy manufacturers to report their production costs and product yield information. The Secretary will then publish a report every two years with the collected data, starting three years after the law's enactment. This aims to increase transparency in dairy processing costs.

The "Thin Blue Line Act" amends the US Code to include the killing or targeting of a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or other first responder as a new aggravating factor for the death penalty. This applies if the victim was targeted because of their official duties or status as a public official.

This resolution expresses the Senate's gratitude to Senator Patty Murray for her service as President Pro Tempore. It further designates Senator Murray as President Pro Tempore Emerita of the United States Senate in recognition of her service.