PolicyBrief

Legislation

S. 1213
119th CongressMar 31st 2025
Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act
IN COMMITTEE

This Act prohibits the knowing distribution of materially deceptive, AI-generated audio or visual media intended to influence federal elections, with exceptions for news coverage, satire, and parody.

Amy Klobuchar
D

Amy Klobuchar

Senator

MN

S. 1268
119th CongressApr 2nd 2025
Safety Starts at the Top Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

This act mandates that large organizations holding FAA Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) must include labor and aerospace safety representatives on their boards of directors or face revocation of their authorization.

Edward Markey
D

Edward Markey

Senator

MA

S. 1274
119th CongressApr 3rd 2025
Protecting American Households From Rising Energy Costs Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

This bill prohibits the export of liquefied natural gas and petroleum products to entities connected with China, Russia, North Korea, or Iran, with limited exceptions for severe national security emergencies.

Jeff Merkley
D

Jeff Merkley

Senator

OR

S. 1207
119th CongressMar 31st 2025
Feral Swine Eradication Act
IN COMMITTEE

This Act upgrades the federal feral swine eradication effort into a formal program, sets aside \$75 million through 2030, mandates post-eradication monitoring, and requires detailed reporting to Congress.

John Cornyn
R

John Cornyn

Senator

TX

H.R. 1228
119th CongressApr 10th 2025
Prioritizing Veterans’ Survivors Act
HOUSE PASSED

This bill officially places the VA's Office of Survivors Assistance directly within the Office of the Secretary for clearer organizational structure.

Juan Ciscomani
R

Juan Ciscomani

Representative

AZ

H.RES. 278
119th CongressMar 31st 2025
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 185) to advance responsible policies.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution expedites the House vote on H.R. 185, which shields current Medicaid and SNAP benefits from cuts during budget reconciliation until 2029.

James McGovern
D

James McGovern

Representative

MA

S. 1272
119th CongressApr 3rd 2025
Trade Review Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

This Act establishes a 60-day congressional review period, requiring presidential notification and approval for any new or increased import duties.

Maria Cantwell
D

Maria Cantwell

Senator

WA

S. 1270
119th CongressApr 3rd 2025
Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

This Act establishes federal registration, inspection, and record-keeping requirements for entities buying and selling human bodies or parts for non-transplantation research and education.

Thom Tillis
R

Thom Tillis

Senator

NC

S.RES. 174
119th CongressApr 10th 2025
A resolution commemorating the 30th anniversary of the attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building.
SENATE PASSED

This resolution commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing by honoring the victims, survivors, and responders, and recognizing the community's enduring resilience.

James Lankford
R

James Lankford

Senator

OK

S. 1217
119th CongressMar 31st 2025
Fishing Industry Credit Enhancement Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

This Act expands eligibility for Farm Credit Bank and Production Credit Association loans to businesses that provide essential operating services to the fishing and aquaculture industries.

Angus King
I

Angus King

Senator

ME

H.RES. 333
119th CongressApr 14th 2025
Recognizing the enduring cultural and historical significance of emancipation in the Nation's capital on the anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln's signing of the District of Columbia Compensated Emancipation Act, which established the "first freed" on April 16, 1862, and celebrating passage of the District of Columbia statehood bill in the House of Representatives.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution recognizes D.C. Emancipation Day and urges Congress to pass the Washington, D.C. Admission Act to grant the District full statehood.

Eleanor Norton
D

Eleanor Norton

Representative

DC

S. 527
119th CongressApr 3rd 2025
Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2025
AWAITING SENATE

This Act mandates the Federal Trade Commission to study and report on the practices of pharmaceutical supply chain intermediaries, particularly Pharmacy Benefit Managers, to promote competition and transparency in drug pricing.

Charles Grassley
R

Charles Grassley

Senator

IA

S. 1229
119th CongressApr 1st 2025
End Taxpayer Subsidies for Electric Vehicles Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill repeals the federal tax credit for purchasing clean electric vehicles and makes corresponding amendments to the tax code.

Rand Paul
R

Rand Paul

Senator

KY

S. 1096
119th CongressApr 3rd 2025
Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act
AWAITING SENATE

This Act bans anticompetitive "pay-for-delay" settlements between brand-name and generic/biosimilar drug manufacturers to preserve consumer access to lower-cost medications.

Amy Klobuchar
D

Amy Klobuchar

Senator

MN

S. 1231
119th CongressApr 1st 2025
IVF for Military Families Act
IN COMMITTEE

The IVF for Military Families Act mandates TRICARE coverage for fertility treatments, including IVF, for active-duty service members and their dependents, effective October 1, 2027.

Tammy Duckworth
D

Tammy Duckworth

Senator

IL

S. 1040
119th CongressApr 3rd 2025
Drug Competition Enhancement Act
AWAITING SENATE

This Act prohibits pharmaceutical manufacturers from unfairly blocking cheaper generic or biosimilar drugs through deceptive market practices known as "product hopping."

John Cornyn
R

John Cornyn

Senator

TX

S.J.RES. 49
119th CongressApr 30th 2025
A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs.
SENATE FAILED

This joint resolution terminates the national emergency declared on April 2, 2025, which was used to impose global tariffs.

Ron Wyden
D

Ron Wyden

Senator

OR

S. 1097
119th CongressApr 3rd 2025
Interagency Patent Coordination and Improvement Act of 2025
AWAITING SENATE

This bill establishes the Interagency Patent Coordination and Improvement Act of 2025 to enhance coordination and efficiency across federal agencies regarding patents.

Richard Durbin
D

Richard Durbin

Senator

IL

S. 1266
119th CongressApr 2nd 2025
Youth Mental Health Research Act
IN COMMITTEE

This Act establishes the Youth Mental Health Research Initiative, coordinating federal efforts to boost research on youth mental health resilience, risk factors, and effective intervention delivery.

Amy Klobuchar
D

Amy Klobuchar

Senator

MN

S. 1230
119th CongressApr 1st 2025
Safeguarding American Food and Export Trade Yields Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

This bill mandates the U.S. government to defend the right of American producers to use common names for their food, wine, and beer products in foreign markets during trade negotiations.

John Thune
R

John Thune

Senator

SD