Legislation

The Empowering Striking Workers Act of 2025 establishes a pathway for workers involved in a strike or lockout to receive unemployment insurance benefits after a mandatory 14-day waiting period. This legislation also exempts striking workers from the standard requirement to actively search for new employment while they are unable to work due to the labor dispute.

The BUFFER Act, or Bus Utilization for Fleet Flexibility and Emergency Resilience Act, addresses the operational challenges transit agencies face due to extreme weather. This bill authorizes regional planning organizations to request an increased spare bus ratio, up to 30 percent, from the Federal Transit Administration. This increase is available to regions that can certify they regularly experience severe weather that disrupts normal bus service. The goal is to ensure greater reliability and resilience for essential public transportation during emergencies.

The Protect Beneficiaries from Middlemen Act aims to lower out-of-pocket prescription drug costs for Medicare Part D beneficiaries. Starting in 2027, this bill caps a beneficiary's cost-sharing (copays/coinsurance) at the drug's "average net price" after the deductible is met but before the out-of-pocket limit. This ensures that cost-sharing reflects the actual price paid by the plan after rebates. The Government Accountability Office will review the implementation and enforcement of these new rules by 2029.

This bill sets the Fiscal Year 2026 funding levels and spending rules for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), and Education, along with related agencies. It allocates billions across workforce training, public health initiatives, medical research, and K-12/higher education programs. Crucially, the legislation includes numerous provisions that restrict the implementation of specific federal regulations concerning worker classification, student loan relief, and certain civil rights interpretations.

This resolution commemorates the 80th anniversary of the conclusion of World War II with the surrender of Imperial Japan. It formally honors the sacrifices of the more than 16 million Americans who served in both the Pacific and European theaters. The resolution calls upon the nation to recognize this historic milestone and express deep gratitude to the "Greatest Generation."

This bill mandates the Department of Defense to establish dedicated Blast Safety Officer positions across the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Space Force by September 30, 2026. These officers will be responsible for monitoring and enforcing safety standards during explosive exercises to reduce service members' exposure to dangerous blast pressure. They will have the authority to halt dangerous drills, provide pre-exercise safety briefings, and investigate any overpressure incidents. This measure aims to proactively protect military personnel from potential long-term health risks associated with blast exposure.

This Senate resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that Ashli Babbitt is disqualified from receiving military funeral honors due to her actions during the January 6th Capitol breach. The resolution argues that her conduct brings discredit upon the Armed Forces, violating the standards set forth in Section 985 of Title 10, U.S. Code. Furthermore, it condemns the Air Force's decision to grant such honors and affirms support for law enforcement who defended the Capitol.

The Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act establishes a temporary program managed by the Secretary of the Interior to coordinate federal and local efforts to beautify and clean up public spaces in D.C. It also creates the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Commission to recommend actions on public safety, immigration enforcement, and police support. Both the beautification program and the Commission are set to automatically terminate on January 2, 2029.

This bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to Retired Colonel Robert J. Graham for his extraordinary valor during the Vietnam War. It specifically waives existing time limitations to recognize his heroic actions on May 1, 1966, where he flew repeated attack passes in a heavily damaged aircraft to save ground troops. Colonel Graham's courage resulted in the destruction of numerous enemy positions and saved hundreds of American lives.

The Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025 significantly increases penalties for non-citizens who enter the U.S. illegally and subsequently commit crimes, imposing mandatory minimum sentences. This legislation also raises the maximum penalty for initial illegal entry and establishes much harsher prison terms for individuals who reenter the country after being previously removed or deported. These enhanced penalties include mandatory minimums of 10 years for repeat offenders or those with prior serious criminal convictions.

This resolution officially honors the victims, survivors, and all those impacted by the September 11, 2001, attacks. It reaffirms the critical importance of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in maintaining national security and preparedness. Furthermore, it expresses concern over potential weakening of counterterrorism efforts and urges full support for DHS's mission to protect the homeland.

This bill grants immediate U.S. citizenship to Miguel Lopez Luvian. It recognizes his long-standing ties to the United States, including his marriage to a U.S. citizen and having citizen children and grandchildren. The legislation bypasses standard naturalization requirements to correct his recent deportation and allow him to return home to his family in California.

This proposed constitutional amendment seeks to fundamentally reform campaign finance for federal elections by setting strict contribution limits for individuals and banning all corporate political spending. It mandates Congress to establish a public financing system covering at least 80% of allowable campaign costs for qualifying candidates. Furthermore, the amendment explicitly reserves the authority for states to set their own reasonable limits on campaign finance for state and local elections.

This resolution officially recognizes suicide as a serious public health crisis in the United States, highlighting the urgent need for prevention efforts across all demographics. It expresses strong support for designating September as "National Suicide Prevention Month" and September 10th as "World Suicide Prevention Day" to raise awareness. The measure calls for prioritizing comprehensive, tailored strategies to improve access to mental health and suicide prevention services nationwide.

This bill restructures the Department of State to enhance its management of international security challenges by creating a new Under Secretary for International Security Affairs. It establishes several new high-level bureaus and offices, including a dedicated office to coordinate the fight against human trafficking. The legislation aims to centralize security policy oversight and ensure dedicated resources for critical areas like counterterrorism and nonproliferation.

This bill significantly restructures the State Department's public diplomacy efforts by establishing a new, high-level Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy to oversee all foreign communication strategy. It also creates two new subordinate positions: an Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs and an Assistant Secretary for Strategic Communications. Finally, the legislation authorizes necessary appropriations for these new roles for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

This resolution formally condemns the horrific political assassination of conservative spokesman Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025, in Orem, Utah. It expresses deep condolences to his family and recognizes the bravery of the first responders at the scene. Ultimately, the measure reaffirms the fundamental American right to peaceful assembly and stands firmly against political violence.

This resolution expresses support for designating September 9th as "National African Immigrant and Refugee HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis Awareness Day" (NAIRHHA Day). The day aims to address significant health disparities, including high rates of HIV and Hepatitis B, within the rapidly growing African immigrant community. NAIRHHA Day will focus on reducing stigma, increasing education on prevention and screening, and advocating for culturally sensitive healthcare access. Ultimately, this initiative seeks to improve health outcomes and reduce new infections for this specific population.

This bill restructures the Department of State to enhance the coordination and execution of U.S. foreign policy by establishing a new Under Secretary for Political Affairs. It creates specialized diplomatic roles, including Ambassadors-at-Large for the Arctic and Indian Ocean regions, and mandates a new Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs. Furthermore, the legislation establishes a temporary unit to counter influence from the People's Republic of China.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) must immediately halt its pilot program utilizing artificial intelligence to determine Medicare coverage. Congress is urging CMS to stop using AI in coverage decisions to ensure seniors' access to critical healthcare is not jeopardized. Furthermore, the resolution requires CMS to review any coverage decisions made under the suspended pilot program.