Legislative Activity

This bill amends the Digital Coast Act to enhance the acquisition, integration, and accessibility of program data. It mandates that Digital Coast data be fully and freely available, and expands required data sets to include underground infrastructure. Additionally, the bill extends the program's compliance deadline from 2025 to 2030.

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.

The Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act aims to significantly expand the palliative care and hospice workforce through new federal grant and award programs for education, training, and career incentives. The bill also mandates the dissemination of information about palliative care services to patients, families, and providers, while enhancing palliative care research efforts at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Importantly, the legislation clarifies that funds cannot support activities intended to cause death, ensuring alignment with existing federal funding restrictions.

The Farmers First Act of 2025 aims to enhance mental health support for agricultural producers. This legislation increases funding for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network and mandates the inclusion of dedicated crisis lines within its services. Furthermore, it formalizes partnerships between network recipients and various certified healthcare providers to improve access to mental health and substance use treatment.

This resolution expresses the Senate's support for the rights and freedoms of LGBTQI+ individuals across the United States. It recognizes key Supreme Court victories that advanced equality while acknowledging the ongoing need for federal legislation to combat discrimination. The bill specifically supports designating June 26th as "LGBTQI+ Equality Day" to commemorate these legal milestones.

This bill authorizes the creation and presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to honor the extraordinary service and sacrifice of Army and Navy nurses who served during World War II. The medal recognizes their bravery in combat zones, dedication despite facing discrimination, and critical role in saving countless lives. The Secretary of the Treasury will strike the medal, which will ultimately be housed at the Smithsonian Institution. The Act also permits the sale of bronze duplicates to cover production costs.

The Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025 establishes a federal right to access abortion services without facing state-imposed restrictions that are not medically necessary for comparable procedures. This Act prohibits states from enacting targeted regulations that create hurdles for abortion access, protects the right to travel out of state for care, and allows individuals and the Attorney General to sue to enforce these protections. Ultimately, the bill aims to ensure equitable access to reproductive healthcare decisions based on a provider's good-faith medical judgment.

The Reliable Rail Service Act of 2025 strengthens service requirements for rail carriers, mandating they meet the reasonable, timely, and efficient service needs of shippers upon request. When evaluating service failure complaints, the governing Board must now consider factors like staffing levels, equipment maintenance, and local operational needs. Furthermore, the Act speeds up the resolution process for service disputes and allows the Board to order specific transit times if a carrier is found to be in violation.

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.

This bill, the Striking and Locked Out Workers Healthcare Protection Act, prohibits employers from terminating or altering group health plan coverage for employees during a lawful strike or a lockout intended to gain leverage in collective bargaining. The Act establishes significant civil penalties, up to $\$150,000$ per violation, for employers who illegally cut off this coverage. Furthermore, it allows for individual directors and officers to be held personally liable for these violations.

The **SCREENS for Cancer Act of 2025** aims to reauthorize and strengthen the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP). This legislation updates program goals to emphasize prevention and actively reduce cancer disparities among underserved populations. It also sets specific funding levels through 2030 and mandates a comprehensive GAO study on program eligibility and access barriers.

The Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act standardizes the burden of proof in employment discrimination cases across several major federal laws, including those covering age, race, sex, and disability. This bill makes it easier for plaintiffs to prove discrimination by establishing that a protected characteristic was a "motivating factor" in an adverse employment decision, even if other legal reasons existed. The new standards apply immediately to all pending claims upon enactment.

The Tax Relief for Victims of Crimes, Scams, and Disasters Act aims to provide financial relief by modifying tax rules for personal losses. This bill removes previous limitations on deducting personal casualty losses for disasters occurring after 2017. Additionally, it extends the deadline for taxpayers to file for refunds related to these previously suspended casualty loss deductions.