Legislative Activity

This resolution officially recognizes April 29, 2026, as "Denim Day" to raise awareness about sexual violence. It honors survivors and condemns victim-blaming, emphasizing that clothing never implies consent. The bill supports comprehensive services for survivors and calls for strengthened efforts to prevent sexual assault and hold offenders accountable.

This Act establishes the **Build America, Buy America Compliance Act** to reinforce existing "Buy America" laws for federally funded infrastructure projects. It emphasizes that these projects must use materials and products made in the United States to support domestic jobs and supply chains. Furthermore, it mandates regular, detailed reporting from federal agencies on their compliance efforts and the reduction of broad waivers to these domestic content requirements.

This resolution recognizes the 56th anniversary of Earth Day and honors its founder, Senator Gaylord Nelson. It highlights the historical impact of the first Earth Day and affirms the continued urgency of addressing current environmental challenges like climate change and pollution. The resolution also acknowledges the ongoing youth-led activism demanding environmental action.

The For the Fans Act aims to eliminate geographic blackouts on professional sports league streaming services, ensuring all customers can watch live games. It also mandates that leagues provide local fans with free, ad-supported access to their local team's games. The FTC will enforce the no-blackout rule, while the FCC and state attorneys general will handle enforcement of the free local access requirement.

This bill reauthorizes and expands the Public Health and Bio-Preparedness Workforce Loan Repayment Program through 2031. It offers increased student loan repayment of up to $50,000 annually in exchange for at least two years of service in critical public health or bio-preparedness roles. The legislation aims to strengthen the nation's public health workforce by incentivizing professionals to serve in federal, state, local, or tribal agencies.

The Perinatal Workforce Act aims to improve maternal health outcomes by expanding, diversifying, and strengthening the perinatal health workforce. The bill establishes new grant programs to support the training and recruitment of maternity care providers and perinatal health workers, with a focus on underserved communities and culturally congruent care. Additionally, it mandates federal guidance to states and requires comprehensive reporting to identify and address barriers to equitable maternal health access.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities against Iran. It mandates the cessation of military action unless Congress provides a formal declaration of war or specific authorization for the use of force. The bill preserves the military's authority to defend against direct attacks and support partner nations in defensive operations.

The Secure Tracks Act enhances railroad safety by mandating more frequent visual and automated track inspections across all rail classes. The bill empowers qualified inspectors to immediately remediate safety defects and prohibits the Secretary of Transportation from granting waivers that compromise these safety standards.

This bill amends the Digital Coast Act to enhance the acquisition, integration, and accessibility of program data, explicitly including underground infrastructure information. It ensures all program data and tools are fully and freely available to the public. Furthermore, the legislation extends the authorization for the Digital Coast program through fiscal year 2030.

The RARE Act amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to narrow the scope of 7-year market exclusivity for orphan drugs. This change limits exclusivity to the specific approved use or indication, rather than the entire rare disease or condition. These new limitations apply to all currently designated orphan drugs.

The Domestic Organic Investment Act of 2025 establishes a new program within the USDA to strengthen the domestic supply chain for certified organic products. This program will provide grants to eligible U.S. entities for projects that expand storage, processing, and distribution capacity. The goal is to modernize infrastructure and improve the ability of domestic producers to compete in the organic market.

The Keep Head Start Funded Act of 2025 ensures the uninterrupted continuation of all Head Start projects and activities throughout fiscal year 2026, even if full appropriations are delayed. This legislation provides necessary continuing funding based on the terms of existing 2025 continuing resolutions. Funding authority under this Act will terminate upon the enactment of regular 2026 appropriations or by September 30, 2026.

This resolution officially designates September 2025 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month. It highlights the urgent need to increase focus and funding for research into treatments and cures for spinal cord injuries. The measure also recognizes the dedicated efforts of organizations and individuals working to improve the lives of those affected by these debilitating injuries.

The 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act of 2025 aims to enhance mental health support for LGBTQ youth by ensuring dedicated resources for specialized services within the 988 Suicide Prevention and Crisis Lifeline. This bill mandates that a minimum of 9% of annual hotline funding be reserved specifically for maintaining the specialized "Press 3 option" or equivalent service for LGBTQ callers. This action is driven by findings showing disproportionately high rates of suicidal ideation among LGBTQ high school students.

The Go Pack Go Act of 2025 grants subscribers in designated "covered counties" the choice to receive either their standard local network station signal or an alternative in-state, adjacent-market network station signal from their cable or satellite provider. This legislation modifies existing carriage rules, offering flexibility in signal reception for these specific geographic areas. Furthermore, it creates new exceptions for satellite carriers regarding the retransmission of certain in-state, adjacent-market signals under copyright law.

The Healthcare for Our Troops Act eliminates monthly premiums for individual Selected Reserve members utilizing TRICARE Reserve Select health coverage. This legislation also establishes standardized premium rates for enrolled family members and mandates the creation of new medical forms to track service members' readiness status. The changes aim to improve healthcare access and administrative clarity for part-time military personnel and their dependents.

The Safe Response Act updates the First Responder Training Program to broaden the scope of medical tools covered and modernize terminology related to Native American governing bodies. It revises the focus of drug training by removing the specific term "opioid" while expanding coverage to include "other drug" in overdose response training. Crucially, the bill significantly increases the annual funding for this program from \$36 million to \$57 million for fiscal years 2026 through 2030.

The DAIRY PRIDE Act aims to ensure food products labeled as "milk," "cheese," or other standardized dairy terms actually meet established definitions. This legislation prevents companies from selling non-dairy items across state lines using official dairy names unless they meet strict ingredient and sourcing standards. The FDA is required to quickly issue new guidance on enforcing these labeling requirements.

The Healthy Drinking Water Affordability Act establishes the Healthy H2O Program to provide financial assistance for improving drinking water quality in rural areas. This program offers grants to eligible homeowners, renters, and small facilities to cover the costs of certified point-of-use or point-of-entry water treatment systems. Funding prioritizes those facing contamination from issues like lead or PFAS, provided recipients meet specific income and water quality documentation requirements. The Act authorizes $10 million annually through fiscal year 2030 to support these voluntary upgrades.

This bill expands eligibility for the Vietnam Service Medal to include veterans who participated in Operation End Sweep. It authorizes the Secretary of the relevant military branch to award the medal upon application. This legislation formally recognizes the service of these veterans.