Legislative Activity

This resolution honors the life and celebrated career of NASCAR driver Kyle Busch, recognizing his numerous championships, record-breaking victories across all national series, and lasting impact on motorsports. It commemorates his achievements, including being the only modern-era driver to win at every active Cup Series track. The resolution also acknowledges his legacy as a devoted family man and mentor before extending condolences to his family.

This bill mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) until early 2029. TPS provides individuals from designated countries with the ability to temporarily live and work in the U.S. due to unsafe conditions in their home nation.

The America the Beautiful Act reauthorizes and modifies the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund through fiscal year 2033, increasing its authorized funding to \$2.0 billion. This legislation broadens eligible lands for maintenance projects and prioritizes those receiving significant private donations. It also enhances transparency by requiring multi-year project lists and actively encouraging public contributions to address deferred maintenance across federal lands.

The Falun Gong and Victims of Forced Organ Harvesting Protection Act mandates sanctions against foreign individuals and entities involved in forced organ harvesting within the People’s Republic of China. The bill requires the President to maintain a list of those responsible, imposing asset freezes and visa bans on listed parties. Additionally, it directs the Secretary of State to submit a comprehensive report evaluating China’s organ transplant policies and practices.

This bill aims to accelerate energy infrastructure development by establishing strict federal permitting timelines and limiting government delays for approved projects. It also modernizes hardrock mining regulations to allow for more flexible waste disposal sites while funding abandoned mine cleanup. Finally, the legislation streamlines the process for developing geothermal energy on federal lands through reduced red tape and updated royalty structures.

This resolution designates June 6, 2026, as National Naloxone Awareness Day to increase public understanding and access to naloxone, the life-saving medication that reverses opioid overdoses. The day aims to educate the public on how to use naloxone and reduce the stigma surrounding substance use disorder. It encourages broad support for expanding the availability and distribution of this critical medication.

This bill strengthens protections for taxpayer information by significantly increasing both criminal and civil penalties for unauthorized disclosure. It raises maximum fines and prison time for willful disclosures and establishes new, severe penalties for IRS contractors who fail to safeguard confidential data. The legislation also increases the minimum civil damages available to individuals whose information is improperly disclosed.

The Promoting Police Leadership Act directs the Attorney General to develop and certify standardized leadership training curricula for command-level law enforcement personnel. This training will focus on critical areas like strategic thinking, risk management, and building community trust through evidence-based methods. The bill also requires tracking trained officers and mandates reports to Congress on implementation and effectiveness, while explicitly preserving state and local authority over their own training standards.

The Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act of 2025 addresses the high rates of PTSD and acute stress disorder among public safety officers and telecommunicators. This bill directs the Attorney General to study and report on options for providing state-of-the-art, confidential mental health treatment and preventative care to these essential personnel. The resulting report will outline proposed programs, necessary legislative language, and funding estimates for implementation across all levels of government.

This resolution recognizes the strategic importance of the Arctic region to U.S. national security and economic interests. It supports continued congressional engagement with Arctic allies and partners to promote peace, stability, and sustainable development. The Senate specifically backs efforts to strengthen Arctic security, infrastructure, and scientific research while upholding a rules-based international order. The resolution also affirms the vital role of Indigenous peoples in Arctic governance.

This bill authorizes Congress to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the volunteers and communities that supported the North Platte Canteen during World War II. The Canteen was a massive, entirely volunteer-run operation that fed approximately six million service members traveling across the country. The original gold medal will be permanently displayed at the Lincoln County Historical Museum in North Platte, Nebraska. The bill also allows the U.S. Mint to produce and sell bronze duplicates of the medal.

The Protecting American Consumers Act establishes a new, guaranteed minimum annual funding level for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). This bill sets the compulsory funding floor at 12% of the Federal Reserve System's 2009 operating expenses, replacing the CFPB's previous funding structure.

This bill, the Sergeant Dave Crete FORGOTTEN Veterans Act of 2026, aims to improve benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances during service at specific Department of Energy facilities and Nevada test sites. It establishes presumptions of toxic exposure for service at these "covered locations," easing the burden of proof for disability claims. Furthermore, the Act mandates the creation of a veteran registry and requires a comprehensive study on toxic exposures at these sites.

The Respect Tribal IDs Act of 2026 mandates new training for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) immigration enforcement personnel regarding interactions with tribal members and the acceptance of Native American tribal documents. This training, developed in consultation with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and tribal representatives, requires officers to understand how to identify tribal documents as proof of U.S. citizenship. Completion of this specialized training is a prerequisite for performing immigration enforcement duties.

This resolution honors the life and extensive public service of the late Honorable Donald W. Riegle, Jr., former Senator for Michigan. It recognizes his decades in Congress, highlighting key legislative achievements such as co-sponsoring the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and leading significant banking reforms. The Senate expresses its profound sorrow and adjourns in his memory.

This resolution supports designating May 29, 2026, as "Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day." The goal is to raise awareness about the critical mental health challenges faced by farmers and farmworkers, who experience disproportionately high suicide rates. This day aims to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness within the agricultural industry.

The FARM AI Act of 2026 aims to accelerate the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence in U.S. agriculture to boost productivity and competitiveness. It prioritizes AI research, development, and deployment across key Department of Agriculture programs, including grants and extension services. The bill also establishes a dedicated Artificial Intelligence Agriculture Advisor to promote technology adoption, provide technical assistance, and develop national AI standards for the sector.

The Promoting Strong Native Families and Children Act significantly increases federal funding and administrative flexibility for Tribal child welfare programs. It reserves more federal funds for Tribes across key child welfare services and allows Tribes to receive Social Services Block Grants directly. Furthermore, the Act enables Tribes to operate prevention-only child welfare programs and allows states the option to count tribal caseworker visits toward their own federal requirements.

The SILVER Act aims to enhance the resilience and liquidity of precious metals markets by addressing the systemic risks associated with geographically concentrated storage. It mandates that derivatives clearing organizations diversify and transparently select precious metals depositories across different U.S. time zones. This legislation requires objective criteria for depository selection, considering factors like geographic diversity, competition, and cost efficiency while maintaining high security standards.

This resolution honors the life and legacy of the late former United States Senator John Seymour of California. It recognizes his extensive public service, highlighting his career in business, local government, and his tenure in the U.S. Senate. The Senate expresses its deep sorrow and directs that official copies of this resolution be delivered to his family.