Legislative Activity

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

This bill extends the legislative authority for the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia. It updates the project's deadline, granting the foundation until November 3, 2032, to complete the memorial.

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.

The Trade Cheating Restitution Act of 2025 expands the eligibility criteria for the distribution of interest collected from antidumping and countervailing duties by shifting the qualifying date back to October 1, 2000. This legislation mandates a one-time, pro-rata special distribution of these accumulated funds to eligible parties who previously received offsets under the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act of 2000.

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 Connecting Caregivers to Medicare Act of 2025 aims to simplify how Medicare beneficiaries authorize family caregivers to access their health information via the 1-800-MEDICARE line. This bill mandates comprehensive outreach and education to inform beneficiaries, caregivers, and providers about this authorization option. It also requires the development of best practices to protect beneficiaries from fraud related to accessing personal health information.

The Health Care Freedom for Patients Act of 2025 aims to increase patient choice and potentially lower insurance premiums by establishing new Health Savings Account rules and expanding access to catastrophic health plans. The bill also seeks to restrict federal funding for certain medical services, specifically abortions and gender transition procedures, under public health programs like Medicaid. Furthermore, it introduces penalties for states that use state funds to provide health coverage to certain non-citizens.

This act establishes the Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter Recreation Pass Act, providing eligible law enforcement officers and firefighters with a free annual National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass. The bill defines eligible individuals as those employed by federal, state, local, or tribal governments whose duties involve fire suppression or criminal law enforcement/supervision. The Secretary of the Interior is tasked with making these passes available upon proof of eligibility.

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.

This resolution officially designates December 2, 2025, as "World Nuclear Energy Day." It recognizes the historical milestones and significant contributions of nuclear energy to the U.S. economy, national security, and carbon-free electricity generation. The resolution celebrates the innovators in the field and encourages continued global cooperation in advancing safe nuclear technology.

The EARLY Benefits for Workers Act grants states greater flexibility in using federal funds to offer immediate reemployment services and eligibility assessments to unemployment claimants upon filing their initial claim. This allows for earlier intervention to help workers return to the workforce quickly. Importantly, a claimant's initial benefit eligibility cannot be denied solely for not participating in these early services before receiving their first payment.