Legislative Activity

This resolution supports designating October 30th as the "International Day of Political Prisoners" to raise global awareness of the estimated one million individuals imprisoned worldwide for their beliefs. It condemns political repression by authoritarian regimes and expresses firm support for those detained for peacefully exercising their rights. The bill urges the U.S. Government to continue efforts to secure the release of these prisoners.

The End Racial and Religious Profiling Act of 2025 comprehensively bans racial profiling by law enforcement nationwide, establishing clear legal recourse for victims of profiling. It mandates that federal, state, and local agencies adopt anti-profiling policies, tying state and local funding to compliance. Furthermore, the Act establishes a strict national system for collecting and publicly reporting detailed, anonymized data on police stops to ensure transparency and accountability.

The Safe Streets for All Reauthorization and Improvement Act modifies the existing Safe Streets and Roads for All program. This legislation mandates that at least 20% of available funds must be dedicated to planning grants annually, replacing previous requirements. Additionally, it increases the total funding pool for the program by an extra \$5 billion for fiscal years 2027 through 2031.

The Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2025 establishes an automatic mechanism to ensure the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) remains funded during a lapse in appropriations. This allows the FAA to continue essential operations using existing funds from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund until a new budget or continuing resolution is enacted. Funding will cease after 30 days if no new appropriations are passed. This ensures continuity for core FAA programs, including operations, infrastructure, and grants.

The Billionaires Income Tax Act fundamentally changes how the wealthiest Americans are taxed by eliminating the ability to defer taxes on investment gains, requiring annual recognition of appreciation on covered assets. This legislation treats transfers like gifts or death as taxable sales and imposes stricter tax rules across various investment and compensation scenarios for "applicable taxpayers." Ultimately, the bill aims to ensure immediate taxation on wealth accumulation for high-net-worth individuals and associated entities starting in 2026.

The John Tanner and Jim Cooper Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act mandates that states must use an independent, non-partisan commission to draw new congressional district maps following the 2030 census. This law prohibits mid-decade redistricting unless ordered by a court and provides federal funding to states that establish the required commission. The new rules ensure that map drawing is transparent, public, and adheres to strict constitutional criteria, taking effect after the 2030 census results are available.

The Equal Employment for All Act of 2025 significantly restricts employers from using consumer credit reports when making most hiring or employment decisions. This means employers are generally banned from considering your credit history, even if you consent, unless the job requires a national security clearance or is mandated by other specific laws. Furthermore, the bill prohibits penalizing applicants who refuse to authorize a credit check for non-exempt positions.

The Reducing Obesity in Youth Act of 2025 establishes the Healthy Kids Grant Program to combat rising childhood obesity rates by focusing on children from birth through age five. This program will fund organizations to train early care providers, improve nutrition and activity policies in childcare settings, and engage parents. The goal is to build lasting systems that promote healthy eating and physical activity where young children spend most of their day.

The RESTORE Act of 2025 aims to improve re-entry support by removing barriers to essential aid for individuals with past drug-related convictions. This legislation voids state restrictions that prevent eligible individuals from receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits based on these convictions. Additionally, it allows individuals scheduled for release within 30 days to be counted in SNAP household determinations.

The Independent Acting IGs Act of 2025 establishes a clear, multi-step process for appointing temporary Inspectors General (IGs) when a permanent position becomes vacant. If the designated first assistant cannot serve, a special procedure is triggered where a randomly selected Circuit Court judge appoints an acting IG from a list recommended by a committee of other IGs. This ensures continuity of oversight by setting specific timelines and roles for temporary leadership appointments.

The POST Act of 2025 establishes a new "85/15 rule" to govern the eligibility of for-profit colleges for federal student aid. This rule requires proprietary institutions to demonstrate that at least 15% of their total revenue comes from non-federal sources to maintain access to federal funding. Failure to meet this threshold will result in a two-year suspension from receiving federal student aid. The Act also mandates annual reporting to Congress detailing the revenue sources for these institutions.

The National Emergencies Reform Act of 2025 significantly overhauls the National Emergencies Act by imposing stricter Congressional checks and balances on presidential emergency declarations. This bill mandates immediate notification to Congress, limits the duration of emergencies, and requires specific approval for the use of emergency powers. Furthermore, it enhances transparency by requiring detailed reporting on emergency spending and the disclosure of presidential emergency action documents to relevant committees.

The "Don't Miss Your Flight Act" establishes a new grant program managed by the Secretary of Transportation to fund infrastructure improvements connecting to public airports. These grants aim to reduce traffic, increase capacity, and improve access roads, rail, or transit lines within five miles of an airport. Funding is specifically allocated to benefit large and medium hub airports, drawing $1 billion annually from the Highway Trust Fund between 2027 and 2031.

The Complete Streets Act of 2025 establishes a new federal program to ensure public roads are designed safely for all users, including pedestrians, cyclists, transit riders, and drivers of all ages and abilities. This requires states to create competitive programs offering technical assistance and construction grants to local entities that adopt formal Complete Streets policies. The law mandates the creation of federal design standards that must be incorporated into future federally funded road construction and reconstruction projects, with specific requirements for accessibility and safety improvements. Furthermore, states must commit a portion of their existing federal highway funds to support these new Complete Streets initiatives.

The Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2025 prohibits the interstate transport of horses using any truck or trailer with two or more stacked levels. This measure aims to enhance animal welfare during cross-state travel by banning multilevel transport configurations. Violators who knowingly break this rule face civil penalties ranging from $\$100$ to $\$500$ per violation.

This bill reauthorizes the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail program. It authorizes substantial funding of \$7.5 billion annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to support critical intercity passenger rail projects. The legislation also allocates a small percentage of these funds for necessary administrative oversight.

This resolution formally condemns recent actions by President Donald J. Trump that undermined the freedom of the press. It reaffirms the United States' fundamental commitment to a free and independent media as a cornerstone of democracy. The measure urges the Executive Branch to respect the role of journalism and calls for the safe release of U.S. Agency for Global Media journalists detained overseas.

This bill seeks to reauthorize the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness (SOAR) Training Program. The bill amends the Public Health Service Act to extend the program's authorization through fiscal years 2026-2030.

This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for military parades in Washington D.C. intended to celebrate the personal birthday or achievement of any single individual. Congress argues that such events risk significant taxpayer expense and infrastructure damage for personal glorification. Instead, the bill suggests the President celebrate with low-key activities like cake or golf.

The Fair Debt Collection Improvement Act prohibits debt collectors from attempting to collect or actually collecting any consumer debt for which the statute of limitations has expired. This amendment directly strengthens consumer protections under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act by preventing harassment over legally uncollectible, time-barred debts.