Legislation

The Endometrial Cancer Research and Education Act of 2025 aims to address rising rates and racial disparities in endometrial cancer. This bill mandates the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to intensify research and ensure equitable inclusion of African-American women in clinical trials. Furthermore, it directs the CDC to launch targeted public education campaigns, specifically focusing on informing African-American women about risks and available treatments.

The Fully Funding our National Security Priorities Act requires the Secretary of State to submit a detailed, ranked report to Congress on all unfunded priorities of the Department of State following the President's budget submission. This report must clearly outline the necessary funding amounts and the specific national security or foreign policy goals that would be achieved with that additional money. The legislation ensures Congress receives a transparent accounting of critical, yet unfunded, needs at the State Department.

This resolution expresses strong support for increasing the number of Latino students and young professionals entering high-demand careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). It highlights the significant underrepresentation of Latinos in these vital fields despite their growing presence in the U.S. workforce. The bill encourages federal investment in programs that address barriers and promote STEM education pathways for the Latino community. Ultimately, this focus aims to strengthen the nation's high-skilled workforce and economic competitiveness.

This resolution expresses strong support for designating the week of September 15, 2025, as "National Latino Gastronomic Cuisine Week." It formally recognizes the significant cultural diversity and substantial economic impact of Latino culinary traditions across the United States. The bill encourages federal, local, and community groups to promote events that celebrate and raise awareness of this vital heritage.

This resolution formally honors the life and tragic assassination of Honduran human rights and environmental defender Juan López. It commemorates the one-year anniversary of his murder and condemns the ongoing violence against land defenders in the Bajo Aguán region. Furthermore, the resolution supports efforts to combat corruption and impunity in Honduras, including calls for international assistance in investigating López's killing. Finally, it urges the U.S. government to increase support for Honduran civil society groups defending human rights and democracy.

This resolution expresses strong support for designating a specific week as "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week." The bill highlights the critical need to address low literacy rates among millions of adults, which impacts the economy, workforce readiness, and family success. It encourages communities nationwide to recognize and support local programs that provide essential education, job skills, and family literacy services.

This resolution formally removes Representative Omar from her assignments on the House Committee on the Budget and the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill enacts specific changes to the composition of these standing House committees.

The Federal Firefighter Cancer Detection and Prevention Act of 2025 mandates specialized, regular cancer screenings for Department of Defense (DoD) firefighters. This includes age-appropriate testing for breast, colon, and prostate cancers, as well as screenings for other cancers identified as prevalent in the profession. The bill ensures firefighters can opt out of any service while requiring documentation of offered versus accepted screenings to track cancer trends.

The Protect Consumers from Reallocation Costs Act of 2025 prohibits the EPA from reassigning the renewable fuel obligations of small refineries that have received an exemption extension. This ensures that the obligated volume remains with the exempt refinery rather than being shifted to other obligated parties. Furthermore, the fuel produced by these exempt small refineries must still be counted when calculating a company's total production for compliance purposes.

This resolution expresses support for designating September 11 through September 17, 2025, as "Patriot Week." It aims to encourage citizens to reflect on core American values, foundational documents, and influential historical figures. The week serves as an opportunity to remember the events of September 11th and renew appreciation for the nation's history and principles. The Senate encourages participation from all levels of government and the public to promote the study of U.S. history.

This resolution officially recognizes September 16, 2025, as National Voter Registration Day. It encourages all eligible citizens to register to vote, verify their registration information, and participate in upcoming elections.

This resolution formally censures Representative Ilhan Omar for public comments made following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, which the House deems to have blamed the victim for his own death. As part of this formal reprimand, the resolution requires Representative Omar to be publicly censured on the House floor. Furthermore, it mandates her immediate removal from both the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on the Budget.

This bill amends the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act to enhance liquidity for Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs). It authorizes the Fund to provide capitalization assistance, such as purchasing loans or offering guarantees, to organizations that support CDFIs. The legislation significantly raises the funding cap for this assistance and mandates annual reporting to Congress on its impact.

This resolution officially designates the week of September 15 through September 19, 2025, as "National Clean Energy Week." It recognizes the vital role of the growing clean energy sector in creating American jobs and advancing national environmental and economic goals. The bill encourages public and private entities to promote affordable, low-emission energy solutions across the country.

The Keep Billionaires Out of Social Security Act aims to protect Social Security from external government interference, specifically exempting it from the jurisdiction of the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The bill also tightens restrictions on political appointees accessing beneficiary data, mandates that only verified deceased individuals are added to the Death Master File, and locks in current SSA office levels. Finally, it allocates significant new funding for improving customer service, modernizing technology, and establishing state and community grants to assist disability applicants.

The Reducing Obesity in Youth Act of 2025 establishes a new Healthy Kids Grant Program to improve nutrition and physical activity for children from birth to age five in early care and education settings. This program funds organizations to train providers, build state capacity to connect families with nutrition resources, and reduce food insecurity among young children. Grantees must partner with diverse local implementing groups and focus on evidence-based strategies to promote healthy habits both in care settings and at home.

The RAISE Act of 2025 mandates that states incorporate specific academic standards for artificial intelligence and emerging technologies when developing or revising their K-12 curriculum guidelines. This ensures that AI literacy becomes a required component of state academic standards under federal education law.

This resolution expresses strong support for designating September 14, 2025, as "National Food is Medicine Day." It recognizes that integrating medically tailored food and nutrition interventions into healthcare is a promising strategy for preventing and managing chronic diseases while potentially lowering overall healthcare costs. The bill urges the Department of Health and Human Services to fund research and integrate proven "food is medicine" programs into standard care delivery. Ultimately, it calls for collaboration across federal agencies and private partners to expand the effective use of food as a vital component of health treatment.

This executive resolution authorizes the Senate to consider and vote on a batch of 48 presidential nominations simultaneously, rather than individually. This procedural move is designed to expedite the confirmation process for these high-level appointments across various federal agencies and ambassadorships.

This bill, the ESP, Paraprofessional, and Education Support Staff Family Leave Act, modifies the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for school employees. It establishes a new, more flexible standard for paraprofessionals and education support staff to meet the FMLA's hours-of-service requirement based on their typical school-year schedule. Furthermore, the Act mandates the Department of Labor to create specific calculation methods for FMLA leave entitlement tailored to the unique scheduling of educational employees.