Track Steve's sponsored bills, co-sponsored legislation, and voting record
This bill establishes a Wildfire Intelligence Center to improve coordination, research, and data sharing among federal, state, tribal, and private entities to enhance wildfire management and prediction.
Alejandro Padilla
Senator
CA
Alejandro Padilla
Senator
CA
The Wildfire Intelligence Collaboration and Coordination Act of 2025 establishes a Wildfire Intelligence Center within the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, and Interior to improve the study, planning, coordination, and implementation of solutions for wildfire management. The center will facilitate collaboration and information sharing among federal and state agencies, tribal entities, academia, and the private sector, and provide real-time, science-based analytical services and decision support for all phases of fire management. A governing board with representatives from various federal agencies will administer the center, and an executive director will be appointed to manage daily operations and engage with the private sector. The center aims to enhance wildfire risk assessment, prediction, and response capabilities through improved data, technology, and coordination.
The STEAM Act amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to streamline NEPA review for geothermal energy projects, similar to existing processes for gas projects.
Catherine Cortez Masto
Senator
NV
Catherine Cortez Masto
Senator
NV
The STEAM Act aims to streamline the development of geothermal energy resources. It amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to include the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970, expanding NEPA review exemptions to geothermal resource exploration. This inclusion aims to accelerate geothermal projects by aligning them with existing streamlined processes for gas resource development.
Prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs from sending veterans' personal information to the national instant criminal background check system based only on the fact that the veteran requires assistance managing their benefits, unless a court determines the veteran is a danger to themselves or others.
John Kennedy
Senator
LA
John Kennedy
Senator
LA
The "Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act of 2025" prevents the Department of Veterans Affairs from sharing veterans' personal information with the national instant criminal background check system (NICS) based solely on the appointment of a fiduciary to manage their benefits. Information can only be shared if a judicial authority determines the veteran poses a danger to themselves or others.
The "Alternatives to PAIN Act" aims to lower patient costs and increase access to non-opioid pain management drugs under Medicare Part D by waiving deductibles, setting a low cost-sharing tier, and removing step therapy or prior authorization requirements, starting in 2026.
Thom Tillis
Senator
NC
Thom Tillis
Senator
NC
The "Alternatives to PAIN Act" aims to improve access to non-opioid pain management for Medicare Part D beneficiaries starting in 2026. It eliminates the standard deductible and places qualifying non-opioid pain management drugs on the lowest cost-sharing tier. The bill also prohibits the use of step therapy and prior authorization requirements for these drugs, ensuring quicker access to alternative pain relief options.
The "She DRIVES Act" mandates updates to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards to include female crash test dummies and injury criteria, and requires reports on incorporating advanced testing devices into safety regulations.
Deb Fischer
Senator
NE
Deb Fischer
Senator
NE
The "She Develops Regulations In Vehicle Equality and Safety Act" or "She DRIVES Act" mandates the Secretary of Transportation to update Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards to include both 50th percentile adult male and 5th percentile adult female testing devices for front and side impacts, ensuring crash tests account for female occupants. The Act sets specific timelines for issuing proposed and final rules regarding these updates and requires the establishment or update of injury criteria based on real-world injuries. Additionally, the Act directs the Secretary to provide reports to Congress on incorporating researched testing devices and updating U.S. testing devices based on advanced devices used in other countries.
The "Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act of 2025" modifies regulations to enhance 403(b) retirement plans for employees of charities and educational institutions by adjusting securities laws.
Katie Britt
Senator
AL
Katie Britt
Senator
AL
The "Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act of 2025" modifies regulations for 403(b) plans under the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Securities Act of 1933, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These modifications broaden exemptions from registration provisions for certain interests, participations, or securities related to 403(b) plans, especially those subject to Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, or where the employer acts as a fiduciary, or are governmental plans as defined in section 414. The goal is to expand the types of trusts, plans, and accounts that are excluded from being defined as investment companies. It also updates a section regarding exemptions from registration requirements for securities, adding a reference to plans described in section 3(a)(12)(C)(iv) of the Act.
The "Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act" aims to improve hygienic standards for handling breast milk, baby formula, and related items during airport security screenings, ensuring minimal contamination and regular compliance audits.
Tammy Duckworth
Senator
IL
Tammy Duckworth
Senator
IL
The "Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act" aims to improve the hygienic handling of breast milk, baby formula, and related items during airport security screening. It mandates the TSA to update its guidance in consultation with maternal health organizations to minimize contamination risks and ensure adherence to hygienic standards. Additionally, it requires a report from the Department of Homeland Security's Inspector General on compliance and the impact of screening technologies on these items.
This bill requires that all new vehicles manufactured or sold in the United States include AM radio as standard equipment, ensuring continued access to emergency alerts and information.
Edward Markey
Senator
MA
Edward Markey
Senator
MA
The "AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025" requires that all new vehicles manufactured or sold in the United States include AM radio receivers as standard equipment, ensuring continued access to AM radio for drivers. The Act directs the Comptroller General to study the role of vehicles and AM radio in emergency alert dissemination and requires the Secretary of Transportation to regularly review the rule's impact. Penalties will be enforced for violations, and states are prohibited from enacting their own laws regarding AM radio access in vehicles.
The "JOBS Act of 2025" expands Pell Grant eligibility to students enrolled in short-term job training programs that lead to credentials in high-demand fields.
Timothy Kaine
Senator
VA
Timothy Kaine
Senator
VA
The "JOBS Act of 2025" expands Federal Pell Grant eligibility to students enrolled in short-term job training programs (150-600 hours) that lead to credentials in high-demand fields. These programs must meet specific requirements, including alignment with industry needs and assurance from state boards. The act also requires accrediting agencies to assess the quality of these programs and mandates data sharing between the Departments of Education and Labor. Finally, the bill lowers the threshold for the minimum Federal Pell Grant from 10 percent to 5 percent.
The Fair Access to Banking Act aims to prevent financial institutions from denying services to individuals or businesses based on subjective or political reasons, ensuring fair and impartial access to financial services.
Kevin Cramer
Senator
ND
Kevin Cramer
Senator
ND
The Fair Access to Banking Act aims to ensure equal access to financial services by preventing banks and credit unions from denying services to individuals or entities engaged in lawful activities based on subjective or politically motivated reasons. It sets requirements for banks with over $10 billion in assets, prohibiting them from denying services based on reputational risk and requiring them to justify denials with documented, risk-based standards. The act also allows individuals to sue financial institutions that violate these requirements, with the potential for treble damages and attorney fees awarded to successful plaintiffs. Furthermore, it restricts access to Federal Reserve lending programs and the Automated Clearing House Network for institutions that fail to comply with the Act.
The "Hearing Protection Act" seeks to deregulate and ease restrictions on firearm silencers by treating them like firearms, preempting state laws, and altering tax and record-keeping requirements.
Michael Crapo
Senator
ID
Michael Crapo
Senator
ID
The Hearing Protection Act seeks to deregulate firearm silencers by treating them like firearms, preempting state laws, and changing the tax structure. It mandates the destruction of existing silencer registration records and modifies the definition and marking requirements for silencers under federal law. The bill also imposes a 10% tax on firearm silencers or mufflers.
Extends the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 through fiscal year 2026, providing continued payments to states and counties with federal land and extending authorities for special projects and resource advisory committees. It also makes technical corrections to the original act.
Michael Crapo
Senator
ID
Michael Crapo
Senator
ID
The "Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025" extends the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 through fiscal year 2026, providing continued payments to states and counties with federal land. It ensures that county payment elections from fiscal year 2023 remain effective and extends the authority for special projects on federal land and the expenditure of county funds. The bill also extends the Resource Advisory Committee pilot program and makes technical corrections to the original act.
This bill expands Medicare coverage to include FDA-approved multi-cancer early detection screening tests, starting January 1, 2028, with specific age and frequency limitations, while preserving existing Medicare-covered cancer screenings.
Michael Crapo
Senator
ID
Michael Crapo
Senator
ID
The "Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act" expands Medicare coverage to include innovative multi-cancer early detection screening tests starting in 2028. These tests, which use genomic sequencing to detect multiple cancer types, will be covered for eligible beneficiaries with age and frequency limitations. The payment amount for these tests will initially align with that of multi-target stool screening DNA tests. This new coverage aims to improve early cancer detection without affecting existing Medicare-covered cancer screenings.
The "Fire-Safe Electrical Corridors Act of 2025" allows the Department of Agriculture to permit electrical utilities to remove trees near power lines on National Forest System land without a timber sale, under certain conditions.
Alejandro Padilla
Senator
CA
Alejandro Padilla
Senator
CA
The "Fire-Safe Electrical Corridors Act of 2025" allows the Department of Agriculture to permit electrical utilities to remove trees and vegetation near power lines on National Forest System land to prevent wildfires without requiring a timber sale. If the utility sells the removed vegetation, the proceeds, minus transportation costs, must be given to the Secretary of Agriculture. The law ensures compliance with existing land management plans and environmental laws.
The Wildfire Emergency Act of 2025 aims to improve wildfire resilience through forest restoration, community protection, and workforce development by leveraging financial agreements, upgrading infrastructure, and promoting community involvement. It focuses on landscape-scale restoration, energy resilience, advanced wildfire technology, and community-based land stewardship.
Alejandro Padilla
Senator
CA
Alejandro Padilla
Senator
CA
The Wildfire Emergency Act of 2025 aims to enhance forest restoration through conservation finance, boost community resilience by upgrading energy infrastructure and promoting fire-resistant building, and strengthen wildfire management through research, training, and community involvement. This act establishes programs to accelerate large-scale land management, improve critical facilities' energy resilience, expand weatherization efforts, and deploy advanced wildfire detection technologies. It also focuses on workforce development in forestry and fire management, and increases community engagement in land stewardship, particularly in disadvantaged communities. Ultimately, the act seeks to protect communities, infrastructure, and ecosystems from the devastating impacts of wildfires.
Designates the week beginning February 3, 2025, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week" to recognize the importance and achievements of these institutions in providing culturally relevant education and workforce preparation to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and other students.
Martin Heinrich
Senator
NM
Martin Heinrich
Senator
NM
This resolution designates the week beginning February 3, 2025, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week," recognizing the vital role of TCUs in providing culturally relevant education to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and other students. TCUs serve over 230 federally recognized Indian Tribes by offering high-quality postsecondary education and workforce preparation. The resolution encourages the public to participate in activities and programs that support these institutions.
The American Values Act seeks to permanently prohibit the use of foreign aid and Peace Corps funds for abortions, involuntary sterilizations, related biomedical research, and lobbying activities.
James Risch
Senator
ID
James Risch
Senator
ID
The American Values Act seeks to permanently enact provisions that prevent foreign aid from being used to fund abortions, involuntary sterilizations, or related biomedical research as methods of family planning. It also prohibits lobbying for or against abortion with foreign aid funds and ensures that the Peace Corps Act aligns with these restrictions.
Designates January 26 - February 1, 2025, as "National School Choice Week" to recognize the importance of diverse education options and parental empowerment in K-12 education. Encourages awareness and celebration of educational choice nationwide.
Tim Scott
Senator
SC
Tim Scott
Senator
SC
This resolution designates January 26 through February 1, 2025, as "National School Choice Week," recognizing the importance of diverse educational options (public, charter, magnet, private, online, and homeschooling). It emphasizes the role of parents in choosing the best educational environment for their children and encourages awareness of the benefits of school choice. The resolution supports celebrating educational choice and acknowledges the contributions of students, parents, teachers, and school leaders.
The Laken Riley Act mandates the detention of aliens who commit theft and empowers state attorneys general to sue the Department of Homeland Security or the Secretary of State over immigration enforcement failures.
Katie Britt
Senator
AL
Katie Britt
Senator
AL
The Laken Riley Act mandates the detention of illegal aliens who commit theft, burglary, larceny, or shoplifting. It empowers state attorneys general to sue the Department of Homeland Security or the Secretary of State if they believe the state or its residents are harmed by violations of immigration enforcement or visa granting. The bill aims to ensure that these aliens are detained throughout their removal proceedings and to provide states with legal recourse against perceived failures in federal immigration enforcement.
The "Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025" creates federal tax credits for individuals and corporations who donate to scholarship granting organizations that provide private school scholarships to eligible students, with a capped volume that increases based on usage. It also protects the autonomy of scholarship organizations and the private schools that receive these funds from government interference.
Bill Cassidy
Senator
LA
Bill Cassidy
Senator
LA
The "Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025" introduces a federal tax credit for individuals and corporations who donate to scholarship granting organizations that provide educational scholarships to eligible elementary and secondary students. These scholarships can be used for tuition, books, tutoring, and other qualified education expenses. The bill sets a volume cap on the total amount of donations eligible for the tax credit and includes provisions to prevent government control over scholarship organizations and non-public schools. It also exempts these scholarship amounts from gross income.