Legislative Activity

The HEROES Act amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. It defines eligibility criteria for volunteer firefighters and EMTs based on service and requires the Secretary of Education to establish regulations, in consultation with public safety groups, to determine minimum volunteer hours and verification methods for loan forgiveness eligibility.

The "PROSPER Act of 2025" authorizes the Attorney General to award grants to eligible entities for youth gun violence prevention programs. These evidence-informed, culturally competent, trauma-informed, and inclusive programs will focus on healing, empowerment, mental health support, community engagement, and reintegration. The act allocates \$25,000,000 of juvenile justice program funds from 2026 through 2030 specifically for these youth gun violence prevention grants. Eligible entities include institutions of higher education, Indian Tribe government agencies, community-based organizations, and local government agencies that are not law enforcement.

The Homeland Security Climate Change Coordination Act establishes a Climate Coordinating Council within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This council will coordinate departmental efforts to address and mitigate the effects of climate change on DHS programs, operations, missions, assets, and personnel. The Act requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit annual reports to Congress on the council's activities for ten years.

The 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act directs the Treasury Secretary to produce gold and silver coins to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and the National September 11 Memorial and Museum. The coins' designs will represent the courage and resilience of those affected, with at least one coin bearing the inscription "Never Forget." Surcharges from the sale of these coins will be donated to the National September 11 Memorial and Museum to support its operations and maintenance. The Act ensures that the coin production does not create any net cost to the Federal Government.

This bill reaffirms the Twenty-Second Amendment, which limits a president to two terms in office. It emphasizes that this limit applies in aggregate, preventing any individual who has served two terms as President from running again. The bill is a direct response to instances where President Trump suggested serving more than two terms. It explicitly prohibits President Trump from running for president again.

This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility of establishing the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center at the African Burial Ground National Monument in New York City. The study will assess the museum's potential to serve as a memorial, examine African cultural traditions, explore the institution of slavery, and promote collaboration among institutions. It will also evaluate the availability of suitable collections, the potential for understanding the international slave trade, and the level of public and local support for the museum. The Secretary must submit a report to Congress detailing the study's findings, including costs and recommendations, within three years of funding availability.

The African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act establishes a museum at the African Burial Ground National Monument in New York City. The museum will serve as a memorial, examine African cultural traditions, explore the history of slavery, and provide space for exhibits and research. The Act authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire property for the museum, plan its construction, and operate it in consultation with an Advisory Council. It also outlines the composition and duties of the Advisory Council and authorizes appropriations for the museum's establishment and operation.