Legislative Activity

The "Save Healthcare Workers Act" aims to protect hospital personnel by making it a federal crime to knowingly assault a hospital employee, with increased penalties if a weapon is used, bodily injury occurs, or the act happens during a declared public emergency. It also establishes a grant program for hospitals to improve safety and security through training, technology, and coordination with law enforcement. The Attorney General will administer the grant program, prioritizing hospitals with demonstrated need and ensuring equitable distribution across the country, with $25 million authorized annually from 2025 to 2034.

The Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act of 2025 aims to preserve and restore the ecological integrity of the Northern Rockies region by designating wilderness areas, establishing biological connecting corridors, and designating wild and scenic rivers. The Act focuses on protecting biodiversity, facilitating wildlife movement, and safeguarding water resources. It also includes provisions for wildland restoration, implementation monitoring, and the protection of Native American tribal rights and water rights. This legislation seeks to balance conservation with existing rights and uses, ensuring the long-term health and resilience of this vital ecosystem.

This bill recognizes the critical role of sleep in health and well-being and supports the designation of "Sleep Awareness Week." It encourages public health initiatives, promotes healthy sleep habits, and urges Americans to prioritize sleep and consult healthcare providers about sleep concerns. The bill also acknowledges the need for policies that improve sleep health.

This bill designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 28 East Airy Street in Norristown, Pennsylvania, as the "Charles L. Blockson Post Office Building." Any reference to this facility in any document will now refer to it as the Charles L. Blockson Post Office Building.