Legislative Activity

The Break the Cycle of Violence Act establishes a comprehensive federal strategy to reduce community violence through non-carceral, evidence-based interventions. Title I creates a new grant program within HHS to fund local violence intervention programs focused on high-risk individuals and trauma-responsive care. Title II authorizes $1.5 billion in Department of Labor grants to fund year-round job training and workforce development specifically for opportunity youth in high-violence areas. Overall, the bill directs significant federal resources toward community-led solutions that prioritize public health, economic opportunity, and violence reduction.

The LGBTQ+ Panic Defense Prohibition Act of 2025 bans the use of a victim's sexual orientation or gender identity as a justification or mitigation for committing a violent crime in federal court. This legislation aims to eliminate "panic defenses" that wrongly suggest a person's identity can excuse criminal behavior. The bill also mandates an annual report from the Attorney General detailing federal prosecutions of bias-motivated crimes against LGBTQ+ individuals.

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 Refund Equality Act of 2025 extends the deadline for certain legally married couples to amend past tax returns filed separately before September 16, 2013, based on Revenue Ruling 2013-17. This allows these couples to now file jointly for those years, extending the statute of limitations for filing the joint return and claiming related refunds or credits. These extensions are strictly limited to changes resulting from recognizing their marital status for federal tax purposes.

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.

The AMMO Act modernizes federal ammunition regulations by requiring federal licenses for ammunition dealing and mandating recordkeeping for licensed sellers. It also prohibits straw purchases of ammunition and establishes new restrictions and background check requirements for bulk ammunition sales by Federal Firearms Licensees. Finally, the bill mandates annual public reporting from the ATF regarding violations of these new rules.

The Preventing Pretrial Gun Purchases Act amends federal law to prohibit individuals subject to a court order restricting firearm possession while awaiting trial from purchasing or possessing guns. This legislation establishes a federal definition for "pretrial release order" and requires licensed dealers to check for these new prohibitions during sales. Furthermore, the bill creates a grant program to incentivize states and tribes to report these restrictive court orders to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS).

The ATF Data and Anti-Trafficking Accountability (ATF DATA) Act mandates the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to annually publish detailed firearm trace data for Congress and the public. This comprehensive report must break down tracing statistics by seller type, highlight the top 200 sellers, and analyze recovery data in high-homicide areas. The bill also requires specific reporting on "ghost guns," firearms recovered from multiple sales, and overall firearm trafficking patterns.

The Equal Dignity for Married Taxpayers Act of 2025 is a legislative update designed to modernize the Internal Revenue Code by ensuring gender-neutral language is used when referencing married taxpayers and their spouses. This bill systematically replaces outdated gendered terms like "husband and wife" or "his" with inclusive terms such as "married couple" and "spouse." The changes are purely linguistic, ensuring consistency across tax rules without altering any existing tax liabilities or deductions.

The Clean Hands Firearm Procurement Act requires the Attorney General to publicly list licensed firearms dealers whose sales are frequently traced in connection with crime guns. Federal agencies are prohibited from awarding contracts to these "covered dealers" within two years of their listing, unless a national security waiver is granted. This aims to restrict federal business with dealers whose firearms are quickly recovered after sale in criminal investigations.

The Strengthening Protections for Domestic Violence and Stalking Survivors Act of 2025 updates definitions to expand protections for victims of intimate partner violence, including broadening who qualifies as an intimate partner. This legislation clarifies what constitutes a "dating relationship" and extends misdemeanor domestic violence protections to children harmed by a parent's dating partner. Crucially, the Act also creates a new federal prohibition preventing individuals convicted of misdemeanor stalking from owning or possessing firearms.

This resolution officially commemorates June 19, 2025, as "Juneteenth National Independence Day." It recognizes the historical significance of June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in the Southwest finally received news of their freedom. The resolution supports the nationwide celebration of this day as a vital part of American history and heritage.

The 3D Printed Gun Safety Act of 2025 aims to prevent the proliferation of untraceable firearms manufactured using 3D printing technology. This legislation makes it illegal to intentionally distribute digital files or instructions online that can program a device to manufacture a complete firearm or key firearm components. The goal is to preserve existing gun tracing capabilities and enhance public safety against the threat of ghost guns.

This bill grants the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) new authority to ensure the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has credible governance, fair U.S. representation, and strong anti-doping standards. ONDCP must review WADA's compliance with key governance reforms, including athlete representation. If WADA fails to meet these standards, ONDCP may withhold U.S. membership dues.

The Protecting Kids from Gun Marketing Act prohibits firearm manufacturers and dealers from advertising or marketing guns and related gear in ways that appeal to minors under 18. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is tasked with creating specific rules banning tactics like using cartoons or offering free merchandise to children. This act grants the FTC, State Attorneys General, and harmed individuals the authority to enforce these new marketing restrictions in federal court.

This resolution officially designates June 15, 2025, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" and the entire month of June 2025 as "Elder Abuse Awareness Month." It highlights the growing threat of elder abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation affecting millions of older Americans annually. The resolution recognizes the critical work of advocates, legal professionals, and protective service agencies in combating this widespread issue. Finally, it strongly encourages public and professional action to better identify, report, and prevent abuse against vulnerable adults.

The Stopping the Fraudulent Sale of Firearms Act makes it a federal crime to use lies, false promises, or deceptive claims when importing, manufacturing, or selling firearms or ammunition. This legislation also bans using electronic or broadcast media to promote such fraudulent gun sales. The bill updates existing federal law to ensure these deceptive practices carry appropriate penalties.

The Health Equity and Access under the Law for Immigrant Families Act of 2025 aims to expand healthcare access for immigrants residing legally in the U.S. by mandating their eligibility for Medicaid and removing state barriers to coverage. The bill also allows individuals with federally authorized presence to access ACA marketplace subsidies and makes it optional for states to extend Medicaid and CHIP coverage to those without lawful status. Ultimately, this legislation seeks to simplify and broaden access to federally funded health programs for various immigrant populations.

The Open App Markets Act aims to foster competition by prohibiting large companies that control both an operating system and an app store from unfairly favoring their own services. This bill prevents these "covered companies" from forcing developers to use their in-app payment systems or from leveraging sensitive business data to benefit their own competing apps. Furthermore, it mandates that these companies allow users greater choice in setting default apps and installing software from alternative sources, while preserving necessary security and privacy exceptions. Enforcement will be handled by the FTC, State Attorneys General, and developers who suffer harm will have the right to sue for damages.

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.