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The Voter Purge Protection Act establishes strict federal standards for removing registered voters, prohibits purging based solely on moving within a state, and allows voters to update their address on Election Day.
Alejandro Padilla
Senator
CA
Alejandro Padilla
Senator
CA
The Voter Purge Protection Act aims to safeguard voter registration by preventing states from removing individuals from voter rolls solely because they moved within the state. This legislation establishes strict standards for voter list maintenance, requiring objective proof before removal and allowing registered voters to update their address up to Election Day. Furthermore, it ensures that voters who move within a state can easily cast their ballot by updating their address at the polls.
This resolution officially recognizes the 250th birthday of the United States Navy, celebrating its history, vital role in national security and global affairs, and expressing profound gratitude to all who have served.
Roger Wicker
Senator
MS
Roger Wicker
Senator
MS
This resolution officially recognizes and celebrates the 250th birthday of the United States Navy, honoring its long history since the Continental Navy. It expresses deep appreciation for the courage and service of all Navy personnel, past and present, who have defended the nation. Furthermore, the resolution reaffirms Congress's commitment to supporting the Navy's vital role in global security, humanitarian aid, and technological advancement.
This bill mandates policies ensuring healthcare providers retain final judgment over AI clinical support systems while establishing strong federal and state enforcement mechanisms and worker protections against retaliation for overriding AI recommendations.
Edward Markey
Senator
MA
Edward Markey
Senator
MA
The Right to Override Act establishes mandatory policies requiring healthcare providers to ensure Artificial Intelligence Clinical Decision Support Systems (AICDSS) support, rather than replace, professional medical judgment. It provides robust whistleblower protections and prohibits retaliation against staff who correctly override AI recommendations or report concerns. The bill assigns enforcement authority to HHS and the Department of Labor, imposing significant civil penalties for non-compliance.
This resolution designates October 1, 2025, as "Energy Efficiency Day" to celebrate the significant economic and environmental benefits driven by energy efficiency achievements.
Jeanne Shaheen
Senator
NH
Jeanne Shaheen
Senator
NH
This resolution officially designates October 1, 2025, as "Energy Efficiency Day" to celebrate the significant economic and environmental benefits driven by energy efficiency efforts. It recognizes decades of bipartisan support, major legislative achievements, and the resulting savings for consumers and taxpayers. The resolution encourages all Americans to observe the day with appropriate activities recognizing the importance of energy efficiency.
This resolution recognizes the 250th anniversary of the United States Postal Service, honoring its history, vital role in connecting the nation, and the service of its employees.
Gary Peters
Senator
MI
Gary Peters
Senator
MI
This resolution formally recognizes the 250th anniversary of the United States Postal Service, acknowledging its vital role in American history and infrastructure since 1775. Congress celebrates the USPS for connecting communities and commerce across the nation for two and a half centuries. The resolution honors current and past postal employees and encourages the public to celebrate this historic milestone.
The Veterans' Infrastructure and Transformation Act of 2025 streamlines the Department of Veterans Affairs' management of facilities, construction, leasing, and resource sharing through organizational consolidation and updated operational authorities.
Jerry Moran
Senator
KS
Jerry Moran
Senator
KS
The Veterans' Infrastructure and Transformation Act of 2025 (VITAL Act) comprehensively reforms how the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) manages its physical assets and construction. This bill streamlines facility management by consolidating construction, leasing, and acquisition functions under centralized leadership and modernizes building standards. It also establishes pilot programs to test non-cash property leases and requires a long-term strategic plan for VA infrastructure modernization. Crucially, all new obligations under this Act remain strictly contingent upon available Congressional appropriations.
This resolution expresses Congress's strong opposition to the growing trend of book banning and threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
Brian Schatz
Senator
HI
Brian Schatz
Senator
HI
This resolution expresses deep concern over the rising trend of book banning and threats to freedom of expression across the United States. It strongly opposes censorship in schools and libraries, citing constitutional rights and the harm done to democratic discourse. The measure urges local entities to protect students' access to diverse viewpoints and calls for the reversal of restrictive orders impacting educational materials.
This Act restricts healthcare entities from entering into risky property deals with Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) subject to HHS review and modifies tax rules for REITs receiving rent from qualified healthcare properties.
Edward Markey
Senator
MA
Edward Markey
Senator
MA
The Stop Medical Profiteering and Theft Act (Stop MPT Act) aims to protect healthcare stability and patient care by regulating property transactions between healthcare entities and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). This bill requires the Secretary of HHS to review and approve such deals to prevent long-term financial harm or public health risks, imposing penalties for violations. Additionally, it modifies tax code provisions to favorably treat rental income REITs receive from qualified healthcare properties.
This resolution condemns recent Russian incursions into NATO territory and airspace while reaffirming the United States' commitment to collective defense under Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty.
Richard Durbin
Senator
IL
Richard Durbin
Senator
IL
This resolution strongly condemns recent Russian incursions into the airspace of NATO member countries and reaffirms the United States' unwavering commitment to Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty. It explicitly denounces Russia's ongoing aggression against Ukraine and its pattern of intimidation against allies. The measure serves as a clear statement that the U.S. will defend every inch of NATO territory against attack.
This Act temporarily halts certain legal and administrative actions that could harm the civil rights of federal employees and contractors during a government shutdown.
Brian Schatz
Senator
HI
Brian Schatz
Senator
HI
The Federal Employees Civil Relief Act temporarily halts certain legal and administrative actions that could negatively affect the civil rights of federal employees and contractors during a government shutdown. This protection includes pausing evictions, foreclosures, lien enforcement, and providing relief for student loan and income tax obligations. The law also ensures that seeking these protections will not negatively impact an employee's credit or future financial standing.
This resolution recognizes Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) as a serious health condition affecting millions and supports designating September 2025 as PCOS Awareness Month to boost education and improve care.
Elizabeth Warren
Senator
MA
Elizabeth Warren
Senator
MA
This resolution formally recognizes Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) as a serious, widespread health condition affecting millions of women and girls. It expresses strong support for designating September 2025 as "PCOS Awareness Month" to promote education and improve diagnosis and treatment. The bill urges increased research and better care to address the significant physical and mental health risks associated with PCOS.
This resolution designates September 30, 2025, as "Impact Aid Recognition Day" to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the federal program that financially supports school districts impacted by federal property or students.
Mazie Hirono
Senator
HI
Mazie Hirono
Senator
HI
This resolution designates September 30, 2025, as "Impact Aid Recognition Day" to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Impact Aid program. The program provides crucial financial assistance to local school districts that educate students living on or whose parents work on federal property. This recognition highlights the federal government's ongoing commitment to ensuring quality education in these uniquely impacted communities.
This Act mandates federal agencies to compensate contractors for employee costs incurred due to funding lapses and appropriates necessary funds to cover resulting contract price adjustments.
Tina Smith
Senator
MN
Tina Smith
Senator
MN
The Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act of 2025 ensures federal agencies compensate contractors for employee costs incurred due to government funding lapses or shutdowns. This act mandates contract price adjustments to cover reasonable expenses for furloughed or impacted contractor employees, up to a specified weekly limit. The law also provides necessary appropriations to cover these adjustments and requires public reporting on the compensation provided.
This bill allows federal contractors and affected government employees to make penalty-free, tax-deferred withdrawals of up to $30,000 from retirement accounts during a federal funding lapse, with a three-year window to repay the funds.
Catherine Cortez Masto
Senator
NV
Catherine Cortez Masto
Senator
NV
The Emergency Relief for Federal Contractors Act of 2025 allows individuals affected by a federal government shutdown to make penalty-free withdrawals of up to $30,000 from their retirement plans. These "Federal Government shutdown distributions" allow affected contractors, grantees, and D.C. employees to access funds during a lapse in appropriations lasting at least two weeks. Withdrawals are spread out over three tax years for income tax purposes, and individuals have three years to repay the withdrawn amount.
This bill waives the 10% early withdrawal tax penalty for federal workers taking up to \$30,000 from their Thrift Savings Plan during a government shutdown and adjusts TSP loan rules during such lapses in appropriations.
Timothy Kaine
Senator
VA
Timothy Kaine
Senator
VA
The Emergency Relief for Federal Workers Act of 2025 provides financial relief to federal employees affected by government shutdowns. This bill waives the 10% early withdrawal penalty on Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) distributions up to \$30,000 taken due to a shutdown. Furthermore, it establishes rules allowing furloughed or non-paid employees to take TSP loans and prevents missed loan payments during a shutdown from being treated as a taxable distribution.
The Child Care for Every Community Act establishes a universal, federally-backed system guaranteeing access to high-quality, affordable early learning for every child while mandating rigorous standards and improved compensation for the childcare workforce.
Elizabeth Warren
Senator
MA
Elizabeth Warren
Senator
MA
The Child Care for Every Community Act establishes a universal, high-quality, and affordable early learning system, guaranteeing access to eligible children nationwide. It mandates rigorous federal standards for programs, facilities, and staff compensation, linking pay to public school benchmarks. The bill requires local governance through "prime sponsors" who must plan for equitable access and coordinate closely with K-12 education systems. Finally, it ensures state funding continuity through a maintenance of effort requirement to secure federal support.
This bill ensures that essential federal employees required to work during a government shutdown can receive unemployment benefits for those weeks, with the federal government reimbursing the states.
Angela Alsobrooks
Senator
MD
Angela Alsobrooks
Senator
MD
The Help Federal Employees During Shutdowns Act (Help FEDS Act) ensures that essential federal employees required to work during a government shutdown can receive unemployment benefits for those weeks. This legislation requires states to allow these "excepted employees" to claim benefits even while working without pay. The federal government will reimburse states for these unemployment payments and associated administrative costs, with mechanisms in place to prevent employees from receiving duplicate compensation once back pay is issued.
This resolution officially designates October 8, 2025, as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day" to recognize the importance of hydrogen technology for future energy and environmental goals.
Lindsey Graham
Senator
SC
Lindsey Graham
Senator
SC
This resolution officially designates October 8, 2025, as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day." It recognizes the critical role hydrogen technology plays in achieving future energy independence and environmental goals. The designation aims to promote awareness of the benefits of clean, efficient hydrogen fuel cells for transportation and power generation.
This joint resolution seeks to disapprove and nullify the recent CMS rule concerning the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act's Market Integrity and Affordability.
Mark Warner
Senator
VA
Mark Warner
Senator
VA
This joint resolution seeks to disapprove and nullify a specific rule published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services concerning the "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Market Integrity and Affordability." If enacted, this measure would prevent the CMS rule from having any legal force or effect.
The H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2025 significantly tightens requirements, increases wages, and strengthens enforcement across both the H-1B and L-1 visa programs to protect U.S. workers from fraud and displacement.
Charles Grassley
Senator
IA
Charles Grassley
Senator
IA
The H–1B and L–1 Visa Reform Act of 2025 significantly overhauls temporary work visa programs to protect U.S. workers and increase transparency. This bill establishes stricter wage requirements, imposes anti-displacement rules, and grants enforcement agencies greater authority to audit and penalize employers for fraud and abuse. Ultimately, it aims to prioritize highly skilled workers and prevent the over-reliance on foreign labor in the U.S. workforce.