Legislative Activity

The Back the Blue Act of 2025 establishes new federal crimes and harsher penalties for killing or assaulting law enforcement officers and other public safety officials. The bill also creates specific aggravating factors for the federal death penalty in such cases and places new restrictions on federal habeas corpus relief for related state convictions. Finally, it expands federal protections allowing active and retired law enforcement officers to carry firearms in various federal locations.

This bill directs the Secretary of Defense to develop and implement a strategy with NATO to create an integrated air defense system. This system will specifically focus on bolstering allied capabilities to defeat unmanned aerial systems (drones) and deter Russian aggression, particularly along NATO's eastern flank. The strategy must identify current defense gaps and outline U.S. and allied actions over the next five years to enhance drone defense capabilities, including leveraging next-generation technologies. The Secretary must submit the final strategy to Congress within 90 days of enactment.

The Motorcycle Safety Awareness Act of 2025 updates federal grant eligibility for states by increasing the required safety criteria from two to three. This new requirement mandates that states include specific instruction on motorcyclist awareness, including state laws and share-the-road principles, in their driver education courses. These changes aim to enhance driver awareness and improve safety for motorcyclists nationwide.

The SIMSA Act of 2025 establishes a new Schedule A within the Controlled Substances Act to specifically target synthetic analogues that are structurally or functionally similar to existing controlled substances. This legislation grants the Attorney General authority to temporarily or permanently schedule these substances, imposing strict penalties for trafficking and mandatory labeling requirements. Furthermore, the Act outlines specific registration processes for handling Schedule A substances and provides a mechanism for sentence review if a substance is later descheduled.

The Protecting DOD Data Act of 2025 mandates the Department of Defense (DoD) to enhance the protection of personal data that affects the operational security of its personnel. This includes reviewing and updating guidance to ensure data handling aligns with pre-existing privacy laws and strictly limiting the storage of such sensitive data on non-DoD managed servers. The Act also establishes new requirements for Congressional notification regarding waivers, security events, and system owner training.

The Union Members Right to Know Act amends the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act to require labor organizations to provide members with detailed information regarding their rights under federal law. This bill mandates that unions disclose summaries of the LMRDA, religious accommodation rights regarding dues, and *Beck* rights to all members. Furthermore, it restricts the use of member funds for non-representational activities unless the member provides specific, time-limited written authorization.

The Safer Supervision Act of 2025 aims to reform federal supervised release by requiring individualized assessments before imposing supervision and establishing a presumption for early termination based on compliance. The bill also mandates a report on providing law enforcement availability pay to probation officers and allows certain prisoners without supervision terms to apply earned time credits for early release. Finally, it directs the GAO to study federal post-release supervision practices and workforce needs.

This bill, the Counter-UAS Authority Extension Act, extends the existing authority for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) to detect, track, and stop dangerous unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Specifically, it pushes the expiration date for these counter-UAS powers from September 30, 2025, to September 30, 2028. This ensures federal agencies maintain their current legal framework for addressing drone threats for an additional three years.

The AUKUS Improvement Act of 2025 streamlines defense cooperation under the AUKUS agreement by modifying U.S. arms transfer requirements. This legislation exempts certain defense article reexports and temporary imports between the U.S., Australia, and the U.K. from specific presidential consent requirements. Furthermore, it eliminates the mandatory certification process for commercial technical assistance or manufacturing license agreements involving Australia and the United Kingdom.

This resolution officially designates the week beginning October 19, 2025, as "National Character Counts Week." It emphasizes the critical role of families, schools, and communities in teaching foundational ethical values like trustworthiness and responsibility to young people. The designation encourages nationwide activities and programs focused on strengthening the character of America's youth.

The Extending Expired Cybersecurity Authorities Act ensures the continuation of vital cybersecurity information sharing between the government and private industry. This bill extends the authority for sharing cyber threat information for an additional ten years, pushing the expiration date from 2025 to 2035. Furthermore, it retroactively applies this extension to prevent any lapse in coverage and officially renames the program to the "Protecting America from Cyber Threats Act."

This resolution expresses support for designating October 5 through October 11, 2025, as National 4-H Week. It recognizes 4-H as a vital youth development program that empowers millions of young people through hands-on learning. The bill encourages citizens to celebrate the organization's significant impact on developing confident and compassionate leaders.

The Consistent Egg Labels Act of 2025 aims to prevent consumer confusion by ensuring food labels accurately reflect the contents of egg and egg substitute products. This legislation establishes clear definitions for what legally constitutes a real egg or egg product for labeling purposes. The bill mandates that products marketed using egg terminology must meet established federal standards to prevent misleading consumers, especially regarding nutritious, affordable shell eggs. The FDA is required to issue new guidance on enforcing these labeling standards within one year of enactment.

The America’s CHILDREN Act of 2025 establishes a new pathway to permanent residency for certain college graduates who entered the U.S. as long-term dependents of temporary visa holders. It also introduces significant age-out protections, allowing many individuals to retain their original priority dates for visa processing. Furthermore, the bill updates the definition of "child" for immigration purposes and grants work authorization to certain nonimmigrant dependents.

The Seasonal Agriculture CDL Modernization Act aims to streamline the process for agricultural workers to obtain and maintain restricted commercial driver's licenses (CDLs). This legislation mandates that the Secretary of Transportation update federal regulations to allow states to offer online renewal systems for these seasonal licenses. Furthermore, the Act clarifies that implements of husbandry are not classified as commercial motor vehicles under CDL requirements.

The Equal Campus Access Act of 2025 ensures that public colleges receiving federal funding must grant religious student organizations the same rights, benefits, and privileges afforded to all other student groups. This prevents institutions from denying resources or penalizing religious groups based on their beliefs, practices, speech, leadership selection, or conduct standards. Essentially, the bill mandates equal treatment for all student organizations on campus to maintain federal funding eligibility.

The SEVER Act of 2025 amends existing law to grant the U.S. government the authority to deny entry visas to individuals designated as representatives to the United Nations. This denial power is specifically triggered if the individual is subject to sanctions under Executive Order 13876, as it stands on September 16, 2025. In essence, the bill strengthens visa enforcement by adding specific sanctions compliance as a mandatory ground for inadmissibility for UN representatives.

The Transparency in Contracting Act of 2025 mandates that certain government contractors must report significant, unexplained price increases on covered contracts within 30 days. These reporting triggers are set at a 25% increase over the previous year's price or a 50% increase over the price from five years prior. Furthermore, the bill requires non-compliant contractors who fail to report these price hikes to be publicly listed in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS).

This resolution formally condemns the assassination of Charlie Kirk and honors his life and legacy as a devoted husband, father, and founder of Turning Point USA. It recognizes his commitment to encouraging civil discourse on college campuses across the nation. The Senate also extends its deepest sympathies to his surviving family.

The Fertilizer Research Act of 2025 mandates the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a comprehensive, year-long study of the U.S. fertilizer industry. This report will detail market size, pricing trends over 25 years, import volumes, and supply chain dynamics. A key focus is evaluating industry concentration and recommending whether a new system for transparent fertilizer price reporting should be established.