Legislative Activity

The Voter Purge Protection Act establishes strict new evidence requirements for states before they can remove registered voters from the rolls for federal elections. States must have objective proof that a voter is ineligible and cannot remove someone solely for not voting or failing to respond to a notice unless it was returned as undeliverable. If a voter is removed, the state must notify them within 48 hours with instructions on how to re-register.

The OFAC Licensure for Investigators Act establishes a temporary pilot program allowing private companies to obtain licenses from the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) to conduct small, specific financial transactions for investigative purposes. This program requires close coordination with FinCEN and mandates detailed monthly reporting from participating firms. The OFAC Director must also provide annual public and classified reports to Congress regarding the program's operation and effectiveness until its scheduled five-year expiration.

This bill establishes the Financial Agent Mentor-Protégé Program, tasking the Treasury Secretary with creating a system where larger financial institutions can mentor smaller ones. The program aims to help smaller institutions better serve as government financial agents or improve their general operations. The Treasury must conduct outreach and report annually to Congress on the program's participation and activities.

This resolution expresses strong support for the goals of National Hypertension Awareness Month, recognizing high blood pressure as a major public health crisis in the U.S. It emphasizes the critical need for early detection, effective management, and equitable access to affordable healthcare to combat the condition. Ultimately, the bill encourages public education efforts and thanks those working to reduce the impact of hypertension.

This resolution officially supports the goals of Financial Literacy Month by recognizing the widespread financial challenges facing American households. It highlights the urgent need for improved personal finance education due to low budgeting rates and high levels of household debt. The bill calls upon federal, state, and local entities to promote programs that enhance financial understanding and responsible money management.

The HOME Investment Partnerships Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2025 reauthorizes the HOME program for five years with increased funding levels and raises the cap on administrative expenses. It reforms affordability definitions, streamlines local eligibility requirements, and introduces a new federal loan guarantee program to finance local affordable housing projects. The bill also refines rules for Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) and includes numerous technical corrections to modernize the underlying housing law.

The Woman on the Twenty Act of 2025 mandates that Harriet Tubman must be featured on the front of the twenty-dollar bill. This legislation sets a firm deadline, requiring that no new $20 notes can be printed without her portrait after December 31, 2028. Furthermore, the Secretary of the Treasury must publicly reveal the preliminary design for the new note by the end of 2026.

The "Rosa Parks Commemorative Coin Act" directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint gold, silver, and half-dollar coins in 2029 to honor Rosa Parks and her legacy as a Civil Rights Movement leader. Coin designs must symbolize her contribution to civil rights and include her name and likeness. Surcharges from the coin sales will benefit the Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute for Self Development, supporting youth programs, civil rights education, and advocacy. The Act ensures no net cost to the government and mandates the recovery of all costs before surcharge distribution.

The "Black History is American History Act" amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to include Black history in American history education programs. It ensures Black history is part of authorized programs, Presidential and Congressional academies, Smithsonian Institution resources, national activities, and the National Assessment of Educational Progress. This act emphasizes the importance of Black history as an integral part of American history.