Legislative Activity

The Clawing back Lapsed Obligations from State Emergency programs (CLOSE) Act terminates three major pandemic unemployment assistance programs established under the CARES Act. This legislation rescinds all remaining unspent federal funds designated for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA), Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC), and Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC). The bill effectively ends federal payments for these emergency unemployment benefits 30 days after enactment.

The Protecting Global Fisheries Act of 2026 establishes a U.S. policy to combat illegal, unreported, or unregulated (IUU) fishing through international collaboration and technology deployment. It authorizes the President to impose strict sanctions, including asset blocking and visa denials, on foreign persons and entities involved in IUU fishing or the trade of endangered species. Furthermore, the Act mandates regular briefings and detailed annual reports to Congress regarding global efforts and China's role in these illicit activities.

The National Veterans Strategy Act of 2026 mandates the establishment of clear metrics to define and measure veteran success across physical, mental, and economic well-being. It requires the President to formulate and submit a comprehensive, recurring National Veterans Strategy to Congress, aligning government and private sector resources to meet these goals. This strategy must consider diverse veteran needs and can be disapproved by Congress through a joint resolution.

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.

The No Climate Treaties Act of 2026 mandates that any international climate agreement involving legally binding U.S. emissions reductions must be submitted to the Senate for treaty ratification. This ensures that such agreements, including the Paris Agreement, require the Senate's advice and consent to take effect. Furthermore, the bill prohibits the use of federal funds to implement any unratified agreement that mandates domestic emissions cuts.

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.

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.

This resolution honors the life, achievements, and legacy of former Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell. It recognizes his distinguished service in the Air Force, his Olympic athletic career, and his historic tenure in the U.S. Congress. The resolution specifically highlights his landmark legislative accomplishments, including establishing the National Museum of the American Indian. The Senate expresses its sorrow and will recess as a mark of respect for his memory.

The SCAM Act establishes new grounds and procedures for the government to revoke U.S. citizenship from naturalized individuals. It allows for denaturalization if a person, within ten years of naturalization, defrauds a government program, associates with a terrorist organization, or commits an aggravated felony or espionage offense. This revocation is retroactive, treating the original citizenship as void from the date it was granted.

This bill establishes federal crimes for knowingly transporting a minor across state lines to obtain an abortion to circumvent the parental involvement laws of the minor's home state. It also makes it a federal crime for a physician to perform an abortion on an out-of-state minor without first providing specific parental notification. The legislation includes exceptions for medical emergencies and cases where parental consent has been waived by a court.

The End Welfare for Noncitizens Act prohibits the use of federal funds to provide benefits to refugees, asylees, and individuals present in the U.S. without legal status. This restriction specifically targets major federal programs including TANF, Medicaid, and SNAP. The goal is to bar these specific noncitizen groups from accessing federal assistance, subsidies, or services.

This resolution formally commends Centenary College of Louisiana as it celebrates its bicentennial anniversary. It recognizes the college as the oldest institution of higher learning in Louisiana and honors its significant history and ongoing contributions to education and the Northwest Louisiana community.

This Senate resolution strongly condemns the recent rise in ideologically motivated attacks targeting Jewish individuals and institutions across the United States, including specific violent incidents in Colorado and Washington, D.C. It reaffirms the Senate's commitment to combating antisemitism and politically motivated violence. The resolution calls for thorough investigation of these acts and urges leaders to speak out against all forms of religious and political intimidation.

The Respond, Innovate, Succeed, and Empower (RISE) Act aims to improve support for postsecondary students with disabilities. It standardizes the types of documentation colleges must accept to verify a student's disability status and requires institutions to increase transparency regarding accommodations. Additionally, the bill authorizes funding for a national technical support center and mandates that colleges report key data on enrolled and graduating students with disabilities.

This act expands eligibility for the Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) to include the spouses of certain veterans and service members. It ensures that spouses of eligible veterans and those who died while serving can now access the intensive career services provided by the DVOP.

The PEERS Act of 2025 aims to expand Medicare coverage for essential peer support services. This legislation mandates that Medicare begin covering services provided by certified peer support specialists at community mental health centers, rural health clinics, and Federally qualified health centers starting January 1, 2027. The bill defines these services and specialists, focusing on supporting recovery and self-empowerment for individuals with mental health or substance use disorders.

This bill extends the legislative authority for the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation to establish its commemorative work in the District of Columbia. Specifically, it revises a deadline within the original authorization, changing the relevant expiration or extension date tied to a seven-year period to November 3, 2032. This grants the Foundation additional time to complete the memorial establishment process.

The Shelter Act establishes new nonrefundable personal and business tax credits for making qualified disaster-resilience improvements to homes and places of business. These credits, equal to 25% of eligible expenditures, aim to incentivize homeowners and businesses in hazard-prone areas to invest in mitigation against natural disasters. The personal credit has an annual cap of \$3,750 and a lifetime maximum of \$15,000, with income phase-outs for higher earners.

The Less Than Lethal Act aims to reduce the tax burden on certain non-lethal defense and safety devices. This bill exempts qualifying less-than-lethal projectile devices from the federal excise tax on firearms and ammunition. Furthermore, it removes these specific devices from the regulatory requirements of the National Firearms Act. The legislation establishes clear criteria for what qualifies as an exempt device, focusing on projectile speed and design intent.

The Working Families Disaster Tax Relief Act allows taxpayers affected by a major disaster to elect to use their preceding year's earned income when calculating eligibility for the Child Tax Credit and the Earned Income Tax Credit. This provision is designed to provide relief to those whose current year income may have been significantly reduced due to a qualified disaster. Taxpayers must have had their home or workplace in a declared disaster zone to qualify for this election.