Legislation

This resolution formally recognizes that climate change is significantly increasing the frequency, intensity, and destructiveness of wildfires across the nation. It highlights the documented evidence linking rising global temperatures and drought to longer, more severe fire seasons. The resolution further acknowledges the immense economic costs and human toll of these events, such as the 2025 Los Angeles fires. Ultimately, it calls for fully funding and staffing federal efforts to prevent and respond to this growing wildfire risk.

This resolution highlights the severe stress on Florida's insurance market due to climate risks, noting the departure of major insurers and the insolvency risk of smaller ones. It calls on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to examine the rating practices of Demotech, which significantly impacts mortgage eligibility. Furthermore, the Senate requests a study on the likelihood of state-backed insurers, like Florida's Citizens Property Insurance, requiring a federal financial bailout.

This resolution recognizes that solar, storage, and wind power are the fastest and most cost-effective solutions to meet the United States' rapidly growing electricity demand. It highlights that these renewable sources currently dominate new power capacity additions and are essential for avoiding future power shortages. The Senate resolution calls for accelerating the deployment of solar, storage, and wind energy across the country.

This act requires federally funded health centers to install baby changing tables in their public restrooms as a condition of receiving a grant. These tables must be safe and sanitary, with exceptions for restrooms not open to the public or where clear signage directs patrons to an accessible alternative on the same floor. The law authorizes specific funding to help centers cover installation costs, with a five-year phase-in period for existing facilities.

This resolution recognizes the serious health risks associated with ozone pollution, including lung disease and cardiovascular problems. It expresses the Senate's support for the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) 2024 methane pollution standards. Furthermore, the resolution urges the EPA to continue taking action to reduce smog pollution.

This resolution formally recognizes that exposure to particulate matter pollution is a significant public health threat, causing serious conditions like heart attacks, asthma, and strokes. The bill highlights that fossil fuel combustion is a major source of this pollution, disproportionately affecting millions, including many children. Ultimately, the Senate affirms the need for the EPA to maintain and enforce strong national standards to protect public health from these airborne particles.

This resolution formally recognizes the direct link between climate change and the dramatic, ongoing increase in U.S. property insurance premiums. It highlights that soaring annual insured losses from natural disasters are driving up costs for homeowners nationwide. The resolution asserts that failing to address climate change will further exacerbate housing affordability issues.

This resolution formally acknowledges that climate change, driven by fossil fuel emissions, is a scientifically proven reality. It asserts that the evidence supporting climate change is robust and has been established over decades of research.

The Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act of 2025 enhances the FDA's authority to require pediatric investigations for new molecularly targeted cancer drugs. It also extends the priority review voucher program designed to incentivize the development of treatments for rare pediatric diseases until September 2030. Furthermore, the bill mandates studies to assess the effectiveness of these new drug investigation requirements and the existing voucher program.

This resolution formally recognizes that climate change is a reality supported by sound science, not a hoax. It details the historical scientific understanding and current overwhelming consensus that human activity, primarily burning fossil fuels, is causing global warming. The bill further finds that climate change is already causing severe impacts and calls for Congress to protect legally mandated climate research programs.

The Motorcycle Safety Awareness Act of 2025 updates federal grant eligibility for states by increasing the required safety criteria from two to three. This new requirement mandates that states include specific instruction on motorcyclist awareness, including state laws and share-the-road principles, in their driver education courses. These changes aim to enhance driver awareness and improve safety for motorcyclists nationwide.

This resolution mandates the withholding of salaries for all Senators during any period of a government shutdown. The withheld pay must be released to the Senators once the shutdown has officially ended. This measure will take effect following the general election in November 2026.

This resolution strongly denounces the horrors of authoritarianism, recognizing its historical tendency to dismantle democracy and cause significant societal harm. It affirms the foundational principles of the U.S. Constitution, such as the separation of powers, as essential safeguards against tyranny. The document concludes by opposing the implementation of authoritarian policies within the United States.

This Act establishes the Strengthening Loan Forgiveness for Public Service Workers Act, which creates a new, tiered loan forgiveness schedule for newer public service loans. Borrowers will see increasing percentages of their loan balance canceled after reaching specific payment milestones, culminating in full forgiveness after 120 qualifying payments. The bill also streamlines the employment certification process and ensures that interest accruing during the application review period is canceled.

This resolution formally recognizes that human-caused climate change is rapidly warming the world's oceans. It details the severe economic, ecological, and public health risks associated with this warming, including harm to marine life, increased storm intensity, and the spread of harmful bacteria. The Senate acknowledges the significant damage ocean warming is causing to global marine ecosystems and coastal communities.

This resolution expresses unwavering support for the United States-Japan alliance in the face of escalating political, economic, and military pressure from the People's Republic of China. It condemns China's coercive actions against Japan following statements regarding Taiwan's security. The resolution reaffirms the U.S. commitment to Japan's defense, including the Senkaku Islands under Article V of the mutual security treaty. Finally, it commends Japan for its efforts to maintain regional peace and stability while increasing its defense capabilities.

This joint resolution directs the President to immediately remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against vessels in the Caribbean Sea or Eastern Pacific Ocean that were not authorized by Congress. It asserts that the time limit under the War Powers Resolution for these ongoing actions has expired. The bill mandates that military force in these areas can only continue with a formal declaration of war or a specific authorization from Congress.

This resolution formally recognizes community care as an essential component of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health system. It affirms that community care complements the VA's mission by expanding access to timely, high-quality services for veterans. The resolution urges the VA to fully implement the existing VA MISSION Act of 2018 to ensure veterans have necessary care options. Ultimately, it reaffirms the Senate's commitment to veteran-centered care, regardless of where it is delivered.

This resolution recognizes that climate change poses a significant and measurable threat to the U.S. mortgage market and overall home values. It details the substantial financial losses already incurred and projected due to sea-level rise and increased natural disasters. The bill further declares that these climate-related risks could trigger broader economic instability, similar to past housing crises.

This resolution formally acknowledges the accelerated rise in sea levels driven by human-caused climate change. It further declares that the United States must achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 at the latest.