Legislative Activity

This resolution recognizes that climate change poses a significant and measurable threat to the U.S. mortgage market and overall home values. It details the substantial financial losses already incurred and projected due to sea-level rise and increased natural disasters. The bill further declares that these climate-related risks could trigger broader economic instability, similar to past housing crises.

This resolution formally recognizes that climate change is significantly increasing the frequency, intensity, and destructiveness of wildfires across the nation. It highlights the documented evidence linking rising global temperatures and drought to longer, more severe fire seasons. The resolution further acknowledges the immense economic costs and human toll of these events, such as the 2025 Los Angeles fires. Ultimately, it calls for fully funding and staffing federal efforts to prevent and respond to this growing wildfire risk.

This resolution formally recognizes the direct link between climate change and the dramatic, ongoing increase in U.S. property insurance premiums. It highlights that soaring annual insured losses from natural disasters are driving up costs for homeowners nationwide. The resolution asserts that failing to address climate change will further exacerbate housing affordability issues.

This resolution formally recognizes that climate change is a reality supported by sound science, not a hoax. It details the historical scientific understanding and current overwhelming consensus that human activity, primarily burning fossil fuels, is causing global warming. The bill further finds that climate change is already causing severe impacts and calls for Congress to protect legally mandated climate research programs.

This resolution recognizes the serious health risks associated with ozone pollution, including lung disease and cardiovascular problems. It expresses the Senate's support for the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) 2024 methane pollution standards. Furthermore, the resolution urges the EPA to continue taking action to reduce smog pollution.

This resolution highlights the severe stress on Florida's insurance market due to climate risks, noting the departure of major insurers and the insolvency risk of smaller ones. It calls on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to examine the rating practices of Demotech, which significantly impacts mortgage eligibility. Furthermore, the Senate requests a study on the likelihood of state-backed insurers, like Florida's Citizens Property Insurance, requiring a federal financial bailout.

This resolution formally recognizes that human-caused climate change is rapidly warming the world's oceans. It details the severe economic, ecological, and public health risks associated with this warming, including harm to marine life, increased storm intensity, and the spread of harmful bacteria. The Senate acknowledges the significant damage ocean warming is causing to global marine ecosystems and coastal communities.

This resolution formally acknowledges the accelerated rise in sea levels driven by human-caused climate change. It further declares that the United States must achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 at the latest.

This resolution formally acknowledges that climate change, driven by fossil fuel emissions, is a scientifically proven reality. It asserts that the evidence supporting climate change is robust and has been established over decades of research.

This resolution recognizes that solar, storage, and wind power are the fastest and most cost-effective solutions to meet the United States' rapidly growing electricity demand. It highlights that these renewable sources currently dominate new power capacity additions and are essential for avoiding future power shortages. The Senate resolution calls for accelerating the deployment of solar, storage, and wind energy across the country.

This resolution formally recognizes that unaddressed climate change poses a severe threat to national and global financial stability through increased extreme weather events and resulting insurance market collapse. It acknowledges expert warnings that these impacts could lead to massive economic losses and systemic financial risk. The Senate declares that an early, orderly transition to a low-carbon economy is necessary to avoid catastrophic financial shocks.

This bill, the Public Health Air Quality Act of 2025, significantly expands air quality monitoring to protect public health, especially in affected communities. It mandates new fenceline and ambient air monitoring for hazardous air pollutants at industrial facilities, requiring real-time data submission and public access. The Act also strengthens the national air quality monitoring network and deploys thousands of low-cost community air quality systems. Finally, it requires updated reporting rules for industrial hazardous air pollutant and PFAS emissions.

This bill establishes the Calumet National Heritage Area across parts of Indiana and Illinois, recognizing its unique blend of industrial history, cultural diversity, and significant natural resources. It designates the Calumet Heritage Partnership as the local entity responsible for managing the area. The legislation requires the submission of a management plan within three years, while federal funding authority is set to terminate 15 years after enactment.

This Act establishes the **Accountability for Federal Law Enforcement Act** to create direct employer liability for federal law enforcement agencies when their officers violate an individual's constitutional or legal rights. It allows civil actions against the United States for officer misconduct, regardless of whether an official policy caused the violation or if the officer has individual immunity. This measure waives sovereign immunity for claims against federal agencies under these circumstances.

The Seniors Deserve SMARTER Care Act of 2025 aims to protect Medicare beneficiaries by prohibiting the implementation of the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) model. This legislation prevents the Department of Health and Human Services from introducing the WISeR model or any substantially similar payment and service delivery system under Medicare.

This resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of Southeast Asian refugee resettlement in the United States. It honors the immense sacrifices and significant contributions of Southeast Asian Americans across all sectors of American life. The bill also acknowledges the challenges these communities have faced since arriving. Finally, it reaffirms the nation's commitment to supporting these vibrant communities.

The Resilience Investment, Support, and Expansion from Trauma Act establishes new federal grant programs to coordinate local efforts in preventing trauma and building community resilience. It also expands support and training for professionals working with children and youth affected by trauma, violence, or addiction. Key provisions include funding for hospital interventions to reduce repeat injuries and strengthening the national network for child traumatic stress. Overall, the bill aims to improve outcomes for trauma survivors through coordinated community programming and a better-prepared workforce.

This bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 1300 East Northwest Highway in Palatine, Illinois. The building will henceforth be known as the "Bernie Bluestein Post Office Building." This designation must be used in all future official federal references to the location.

The Background Check Completion Act of 2025 mandates that a completed background check must occur before any firearm transfer can take place. This law removes the previous "default proceed" provision that allowed transfers after three business days if the check was incomplete. It also updates related federal laws to align with this new, stricter requirement.

The Moving Transit Forward Act of 2025 establishes a new federal grant program to improve public transportation in urbanized areas. These grants can fund operating costs and planning to enhance service quality, frequency, and geographic availability. Additionally, funds are available for capital projects and operating expenses dedicated to increasing system safety and security. Funding is distributed to urban areas based on a ratio of their reported operating expenses.