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This bill prohibits federal agencies from providing funding or support for the creation or maintenance of state-level firearm ownership databases.
Cindy Hyde-Smith
Senator
MS
Cindy Hyde-Smith
Senator
MS
The Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act prohibits federal agencies from providing funding or support for the creation or maintenance of state-level firearm ownership databases. This legislation ensures that federal resources cannot be used to track lawful gun owners or their property, with narrow exceptions for databases tracking lost or stolen firearms.
The ROTOR Act reforms transparency and oversight for rotorcraft operations by narrowing exceptions to ADS-B Out requirements, mandating ADS-B In installation on certain aircraft, and establishing new FAA-DOD safety coordination and reporting mechanisms.
Ted Cruz
Senator
TX
Ted Cruz
Senator
TX
The ROTOR Act focuses on enhancing aviation safety and transparency, primarily by reforming exceptions that allow aircraft to disable their ADS-B Out tracking systems. It mandates that the FAA require most aircraft to install and use ADS-B In technology for improved situational awareness. Furthermore, the bill establishes new coordination offices and requires comprehensive safety reviews of airspace operations, particularly around major airports, involving both civil and military aviation.
This act increases funding reservations for incumbent worker training and transitional jobs, adds reporting requirements for training outcomes, and expands the flexibility for local boards to serve as one-stop operators.
Gary Peters
Senator
MI
Gary Peters
Senator
MI
The Lifelong Learning Act amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to increase funding reservations for incumbent worker training and transitional jobs programs. It also establishes new performance reporting requirements for incumbent worker training programs. Finally, the bill expands flexibility by allowing local workforce development boards to serve as one-stop operators under specific conflict of interest safeguards.
This bill mandates updates to the FAA's type certification process to increase transparency, establish clear timelines, refine issue paper criteria, and provide updated guidance on delegation to support new technologies.
Peter Welch
Senator
VT
Peter Welch
Senator
VT
This bill aims to modernize the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) aircraft type certification process to better support new technologies. It mandates increased transparency, establishes standard timelines for key certification steps, and updates criteria for technical issue papers. Furthermore, the legislation requires updated guidance on the FAA's delegation of certification authority to industry stakeholders.
This act prohibits the admission of any national of the People's Republic of China without a valid visa and bars their participation in any existing visa waiver programs.
Rick Scott
Senator
FL
Rick Scott
Senator
FL
The One Nation, One Visa Policy Act prohibits the admission of any national of the People's Republic of China, including those from Hong Kong and Macau, unless they possess a valid visa. This legislation specifically bars the use of Department of Homeland Security funds to allow Chinese nationals to participate in any existing or future visa waiver programs.
This legislation establishes a national network of up to six specialized, remotely operated research facilities to advance automated scientific experimentation, biotechnology, and artificial intelligence through public-private collaboration.
John Fetterman
Senator
PA
John Fetterman
Senator
PA
The National Programmable Cloud Laboratories Network Act of 2025 establishes a network of up to six specialized research facilities designed to provide secure, remotely operated, and automated experimentation capabilities. By integrating artificial intelligence and robotics, this initiative aims to accelerate scientific discovery, reduce research costs, and strengthen U.S. leadership in biotechnology and advanced manufacturing. The program emphasizes public-private collaboration and the development of standardized protocols to ensure long-term fiscal sustainability and technological interoperability across the research sector.
This act establishes strict processing deadlines and procedures for the FCC to streamline the licensing and market access review of satellite and earth station applications.
Ted Cruz
Senator
TX
Ted Cruz
Senator
TX
The SAT Streamlining Act aims to bolster U.S. leadership in the space industry by establishing strict deadlines for the FCC to process satellite and earth station license applications. This legislation introduces a "deemed granted" provision if the FCC misses these new processing timelines for licenses and renewals. Furthermore, it clarifies Congressional intent regarding space policy and preempts state and local regulation of licensee rates.
This resolution condemns the Government of Iran for its violent suppression of peaceful protests and widespread human rights abuses against its citizens.
James Lankford
Senator
OK
James Lankford
Senator
OK
This resolution strongly condemns the Government of Iran for its violent suppression of peaceful protests and widespread human rights abuses against its citizens. It highlights the regime's use of deadly force, internet blackouts, and severe persecution in response to demonstrations sparked by economic hardship. The resolution commends the courage of the Iranian people and calls for free and fair elections.
This act prohibits the taking or transmitting of video recordings of defense information.
Ashley Moody
Senator
FL
Ashley Moody
Senator
FL
The Drone Espionage Act strengthens federal law to explicitly prohibit the unauthorized recording or transmission of video of sensitive defense information. This amendment updates existing statutes to specifically cover video recordings, addressing modern surveillance capabilities.
This bill establishes the Radar Next Program within NOAA to develop a plan for replacing the NEXRAD system and improving U.S. weather radar coverage by 2040.
Maria Cantwell
Senator
WA
Maria Cantwell
Senator
WA
The Radar Next Program Act of 2026 establishes a new program within NOAA to modernize the nation's weather radar network. This act mandates the development of performance requirements and a detailed plan to replace the current NEXRAD system by September 30, 2040. The program aims to improve weather coverage, accuracy, and severe weather detection across the U.S. and its territories, including by filling existing data gaps.
This bill mandates cooperation with federal immigration enforcement under threat of funding loss, increases penalties for illegal entry, protects federal officers, and revokes tax-exempt status for nonprofits supporting criminal violence.
Eric Schmitt
Senator
MO
Eric Schmitt
Senator
MO
The Protect America Act is a comprehensive bill focused on strengthening immigration enforcement and penalizing non-cooperation. It mandates that state and local governments cooperate with federal immigration authorities to receive federal funding, increases penalties for illegal entry and reentry, and creates new protections and harsher sentences for assaulting federal officers. Furthermore, the bill revokes tax-exempt status for nonprofits that support criminal violence.
The ePermit Act mandates the creation of a unified, digital system for managing and tracking all federal environmental reviews and project permits to enhance transparency, efficiency, and data sharing.
John Curtis
Senator
UT
John Curtis
Senator
UT
The ePermit Act mandates the creation of a unified, digital system for managing all federal environmental reviews and project permits. This system will require electronic submission, real-time tracking, and public accessibility of all authorization data. The goal is to modernize the permitting process through standardized data and transparent, efficient digital workflows, while ensuring existing environmental laws are upheld.
This act designates accounting education as a component of a well-rounded K-12 education and supports programs to increase access to accounting courses, particularly for underrepresented groups.
Susan Collins
Senator
ME
Susan Collins
Senator
ME
The Accounting STEM Pursuit Act aims to integrate accounting education into the K-12 curriculum, recognizing it as a vital component of a well-rounded education. This bill amends existing education law to support accounting career awareness and strengthen accounting programs. It specifically directs funding to increase access to high-quality accounting courses for underrepresented students.
This bill mandates that individuals must provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections and requires photo identification containing a citizenship indicator for voting in those elections.
Mike Lee
Senator
UT
Mike Lee
Senator
UT
This bill, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE America Act), mandates that individuals must provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. It also establishes a federal requirement for voters to present a photo ID containing a citizenship indicator when casting a ballot in federal elections. Furthermore, the legislation requires states to implement ongoing programs to verify and remove non-citizens from voter rolls.
This Act establishes a national strategy, security regulations for DNA synthesis, a pilot program for security technology, and governance reforms to modernize U.S. biosecurity against emerging biological threats.
Tom Cotton
Senator
AR
Tom Cotton
Senator
AR
The Biosecurity Modernization and Innovation Act of 2026 addresses growing biological threats by establishing a national strategy to secure the synthetic nucleic acid supply chain. It mandates new security regulations requiring DNA/RNA synthesis providers to screen orders and customers against dangerous sequences. Furthermore, the Act creates pilot programs and governance sandboxes to foster innovation in biosecurity technology and streamline fragmented federal oversight.
This Act promotes U.S. liquefied natural gas exports and energy infrastructure resilience for Taiwan while encouraging Taiwan to maintain nuclear power and establishing maritime insurance for vital commerce under threat.
Pete Ricketts
Senator
NE
Pete Ricketts
Senator
NE
This Act aims to bolster Taiwan's energy security and resilience against potential coercion or attack. It mandates the U.S. government to prioritize and facilitate increased exports of American liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Taiwan. Furthermore, the legislation promotes capacity building for Taiwan's energy infrastructure security, including cybersecurity, and encourages Taiwan to maintain nuclear power as a reliable energy source. Finally, it establishes a new insurance program for commercial vessels transporting vital goods to Taiwan under maritime threat.
This resolution honors the 67 victims of the 2025 Potomac River mid-air collision, extends condolences to their families, and recognizes the heroic efforts of the first responders involved in the recovery.
Roger Marshall
Senator
KS
Roger Marshall
Senator
KS
This resolution honors the 67 victims of the 2025 Potomac River mid-air collision and extends sincere condolences to their families and loved ones. It recognizes the heroic efforts of the first responders and emergency personnel involved in the rescue and recovery operations. Furthermore, the resolution reaffirms a commitment to supporting the affected families and implementing safety measures to prevent future tragedies.
This resolution officially designates the week of January 25 through January 31, 2026, as National School Choice Week to promote awareness of diverse K-12 educational options.
Tim Scott
Senator
SC
Tim Scott
Senator
SC
This resolution officially designates the week of January 25 through January 31, 2026, as "National School Choice Week." It expresses support for the week, recognizing the importance of diverse K-12 education options for empowering parents. The bill encourages all Americans to learn more about the educational choices available to families.
The SAVE Moms and Babies Act of 2026 prohibits the FDA from approving new abortion drugs and imposes strict in-person dispensing and safety requirements on previously approved abortion drugs.
Cindy Hyde-Smith
Senator
MS
Cindy Hyde-Smith
Senator
MS
The SAVE Moms and Babies Act of 2026 aims to prohibit the FDA from approving any new abortion drugs and severely restrict the use of previously approved ones. This legislation mandates strict in-person administration, rigorous safety protocols, and enhanced reporting requirements for existing abortion-inducing medications. The bill seeks to ensure comprehensive medical oversight and patient safety measures surrounding the use of these drugs.
The Pregnant Students’ Rights Act requires colleges and universities to inform students of their rights, available accommodations, and support resources regarding pregnancy and parenting.
Ashley Moody
Senator
FL
Ashley Moody
Senator
FL
The Pregnant Students’ Rights Act requires colleges and universities to provide students with clear information regarding their rights, available accommodations, and support resources for carrying a pregnancy to term. Institutions must distribute this information through various channels, including student handbooks, orientations, and official websites, to ensure students are aware of their protections under Title IX.