Legislation

The Protect Black Women and Girls Act establishes a new federal Interagency Task Force, led by the Attorney General, to examine and recommend policy improvements across education, economic development, healthcare, justice, and housing for Black women and girls. Additionally, the bill mandates the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights to conduct annual studies on critical issues impacting this demographic, including violence, incarceration rates, and health disparities. The legislation aims to coordinate federal efforts and gather data to address systemic challenges and improve outcomes for Black women and girls nationwide.

This bill amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize Indian Tribal Governments to directly request federal fire management assistance. It ensures Tribes can seek aid similar to how States do, while maintaining the option to receive assistance through a State request if their direct application is not approved. The President is required to update regulations to implement these direct eligibility provisions after consulting with Tribal Governments.

The My Body, My Data Act of 2025 establishes strict rules for how businesses (regulated entities) can collect, use, and share sensitive reproductive and sexual health information. This Act grants individuals the rights to access, correct, and delete their personal health data held by these entities. Furthermore, it mandates transparent privacy policies and explicitly prohibits entities from retaliating against individuals who exercise their new privacy rights.

The Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2025 aims to accelerate post-disaster recovery by streamlining infrastructure rebuilding. This act exempts covered communications projects—those replacing or improving damaged facilities within five years of a major disaster declaration—from lengthy environmental reviews under NEPA and historic preservation reviews under NHPA. The goal is to quickly restore essential communication services to affected communities.

This bill directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Director of the Census Bureau to conduct a comprehensive study on how federal agencies currently identify and record various forms of housing loss in the United States. The resulting report must define different types of housing loss, identify current data collection methods, and recommend improvements for federal tracking. The goal is to enhance the government's ability to accurately count and understand involuntary displacement since 2022.

The Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act mandates a recurring, comprehensive review of the national wildfire environment every four years. This review requires federal agencies to analyze changes in landscapes and public health impacts related to wildfires. The resulting report must project future challenges and recommend necessary legislative or administrative actions to improve long-term wildfire management strategies.

This resolution formally honors the memory of the 49 victims of the tragic 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida. It recognizes the attack as an assault on the entire nation and expresses deep sympathy for the victims' families and survivors. The Senate reaffirms its commitment to fighting terrorism and hate while thanking the first responders.

The S Corporation Modernization Act of 2025 significantly updates S corporation tax rules by introducing a deduction for built-in gains upon a shareholder's death and allowing Nonresident Aliens and IRAs to become shareholders. The bill also substantially raises the passive investment income threshold from 25% to 60% and removes the termination rule for exceeding that limit. Finally, it treats all employees as a single shareholder for ownership counting purposes and repeals the complex Section 409A rules regarding deferred compensation.

This resolution officially commends the Minnesota Frost for winning the 2025 Professional Women's Hockey League Championship, securing their second consecutive Walter Cup title. It recognizes the team's dedication, key player performances in the exciting final series, and the overall success of the PWHL's second season. The resolution also congratulates the league on reaching significant milestones and looks forward to future expansion.

The Choose Medicare Act establishes a new "Medicare Part E Public Health Plan" offering comprehensive, gold-level coverage that mandates the inclusion of reproductive health services, overriding state restrictions. It also caps annual out-of-pocket costs for traditional Medicare Part A and B services starting in 2027. Furthermore, the bill enhances ACA premium subsidies by using gold plans as the benchmark for calculation and removes the income cap for eligibility. Finally, it requires certain employers to refer uninsured full-time employees to ACA navigators for coverage assistance.

The Countering Wrongful Detention Act of 2025 establishes mechanisms to deter foreign countries from wrongfully detaining U.S. citizens by allowing the Secretary of State to designate "State Sponsors of Unlawful Detention." The bill also improves support for detained Americans by creating an advisory council composed of former detainees and experts to shape federal policy. Furthermore, it mandates new travel advisories for high-risk destinations and requires a report detailing the structure and efficiency of current U.S. hostage recovery efforts.

This resolution commemorates the tenth anniversary of the tragic 2015 shooting at the Mother Emanuel AME Church by honoring the lives of the nine victims lost that day. It details the accomplishments of those killed and summarizes the subsequent federal and state legal proceedings against the perpetrator. Ultimately, the bill serves as a formal acknowledgment of the victims and the enduring strength of the church community.

The Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act of 2025 comprehensively updates federal support for vulnerable youth by modernizing grant programs for basic centers and transitional living. This legislation enhances services by mandating trauma-informed care, improving coordination with other federal agencies, and explicitly addressing the needs of youth experiencing homelessness and trafficking. Furthermore, it expands outreach methods to include digital communication and establishes new funding streams specifically for prevention services.

The International Quantum Research Exchange Act establishes a new Department of State program to foster international collaboration in quantum information science. This program will provide matching grants for joint research and support scientist exchange visits with allied nations. The Secretary of State must coordinate with relevant agencies and report annually to Congress on the program's activities and priority countries.

This resolution commemorates the 95th anniversary of the Tariff Act of 1930, recognizing it as a major factor that deepened the Great Depression through damaging trade wars. Congress uses this moment to reflect on the severe economic fallout caused by protectionist policies like those tariffs. The resolution affirms strong support for the current open, rules-based global trading system. Ultimately, it pledges to pursue trade policies that encourage growth and avoid repeating costly historical mistakes.

The Small Business Liberation Act exempts qualifying small businesses from special duties or fees imposed by the President following a national emergency declaration. This provision ensures that small businesses are not burdened by extra import costs triggered during times of national crisis.

The Bicycle Commuter Act of 2025 reinstates and expands tax-free fringe benefits for employers who support employees using bicycles or scooters for commuting. This legislation broadens the definition of qualified commuting property to include e-bikes and scooters, allowing for employer reimbursements or direct provision of these benefits. However, the monthly exclusion amount for these bicycle benefits is capped at 30 percent of the standard transit benefit limit.

The Taskforce for Recognizing and Averting Payment Scams Act (TRAPS Act) establishes a new Task Force, chaired by the Secretary of the Treasury, to combat electronic payment scams. This group will bring together federal agencies, financial experts, and consumer advocates to examine current scam trends and develop comprehensive prevention strategies. The Task Force is required to produce an initial report within one year detailing its findings, an educational strategy, and recommendations for new laws or rules. It will continue to issue annual updates before automatically dissolving three years after its first report.

This Act mandates the development of a comprehensive U.S. security assistance strategy for Mexico, focusing on combating transnational criminal organizations, particularly those trafficking fentanyl. The strategy must detail how U.S. aid will strengthen Mexico's law enforcement, judicial systems, and border security capabilities. The Secretary of State is required to submit this strategy to Congress and provide annual briefings on its implementation.

The ENROLL Act of 2025 significantly reforms the Navigator program, especially for federally run Health Insurance Marketplaces. It establishes new selection criteria for navigator organizations, ensuring grants go to those with proven capability and mandating support for consumer advocacy groups. Furthermore, the bill expands navigator duties to include providing information on Medicaid and CHIP, requires them to maintain a physical presence for in-person assistance, and dedicates $100 million annually for navigator grants starting in fiscal year 2026.