Legislative Activity

This resolution officially designates the week of January 25 through January 31, 2026, as "National School Choice Week." It expresses support for the week, recognizing the importance of diverse K-12 education options for empowering parents. The bill encourages all Americans to learn more about the educational choices available to families.

This resolution honors the life, achievements, and legacy of former Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell. It recognizes his distinguished service in the Air Force, his Olympic athletic career, and his historic tenure in the U.S. Congress. The resolution specifically highlights his landmark legislative accomplishments, including establishing the National Museum of the American Indian. The Senate expresses its sorrow and will recess as a mark of respect for his memory.

The SCAM Act establishes new grounds and procedures for the government to revoke U.S. citizenship from naturalized individuals. It allows for denaturalization if a person, within ten years of naturalization, defrauds a government program, associates with a terrorist organization, or commits an aggravated felony or espionage offense. This revocation is retroactive, treating the original citizenship as void from the date it was granted.

The Fraud Accountability Act makes fraud a deportable offense for non-citizens, regardless of the loss threshold. This legislation also mandates detention for non-citizens convicted of these fraud crimes. Furthermore, it establishes a process for the automatic revocation of citizenship for naturalized citizens convicted of certain serious crimes, including fraud.

This bill, the "Stop Illegal Aliens Drunk Driving Act," amends immigration law to classify certain drunk driving offenses resulting in death or serious injury as an aggravated felony for non-citizens. Conviction of this new aggravated felony would make an alien inadmissible to the United States. These changes apply immediately upon enactment, even for prior convictions that trigger the new inadmissibility rules.

This resolution expresses unwavering support for the United States-Japan alliance in the face of escalating political, economic, and military pressure from the People's Republic of China. It condemns China's coercive actions against Japan following statements regarding Taiwan's security. The resolution reaffirms the U.S. commitment to Japan's defense, including the Senkaku Islands under Article V of the mutual security treaty. Finally, it commends Japan for its efforts to maintain regional peace and stability while increasing its defense capabilities.

The BIOSECURE Act of 2025 prohibits federal agencies from contracting with or using federal funds to support biotechnology providers identified as national security risks. This measure aims to safeguard sensitive biological data by restricting the use of equipment and services from designated "biotechnology companies of concern." The Director of OMB is tasked with establishing and maintaining a list of these prohibited entities. The Act includes specific waiver authorities and exceptions for national security and overseas healthcare needs.

The Preventing Unnecessary Resource Expenditures Act (PURE Act) addresses the current methamphetamine crisis driven by high-purity imports. This bill reforms federal law by removing outdated purity-based weight thresholds in trafficking prosecutions to reduce the burden on crime labs. It also directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to update guidelines to ensure penalties adequately reflect the severe harm caused by methamphetamine offenses.

This resolution officially designates December 2, 2025, as "World Nuclear Energy Day." It recognizes the historical milestones and significant contributions of nuclear energy to the U.S. economy, national security, and carbon-free electricity generation. The resolution celebrates the innovators in the field and encourages continued global cooperation in advancing safe nuclear technology.

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 act establishes a permanent, inflation-adjusted Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) funding allocation for Tennessee beginning in fiscal year 2026. The bill sets the initial funding level based on the state's fiscal year 2015 allotment. Moving forward, Tennessee will be treated as a "low DSH State" for subsequent annual funding adjustments.

This resolution officially designates November 22, 2025, as National Adoption Day and November 2025 as National Adoption Month. The measure aims to raise national awareness about the children awaiting adoption and celebrate those involved in adoption. It encourages all Americans to promote safety, permanency, and well-being for children across the nation.

This resolution officially designates November 20, 2025, as "National Rural Health Day." It recognizes the unique healthcare challenges faced by rural communities, including provider shortages and hospital vulnerability. The Senate expresses support for rural health providers and commits to advancing policies that improve healthcare access and affordability in these areas.

The NOPAIN for Veterans Act mandates that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) must include specific, FDA-approved non-opioid pain management drugs in its national formulary. This ensures veterans have access to alternatives that do not act on opioid receptors for pain relief. The bill sets clear deadlines for the inclusion of these non-opioid products.

This resolution recognizes the historical and economic significance of Memphis, Tennessee, while acknowledging its recent struggles with violent crime. It specifically commends the success of the federally established Memphis Safe Task Force, which has dramatically reduced violent crime rates in the city. The bill celebrates the Task Force's achievements and positions it as a national model for improving public safety.

The Citizen Ballot Protection Act amends federal voter registration requirements, specifically concerning mail-in registration forms. It updates the required federal agency reference and grants states the option to require proof of U.S. citizenship after federal elections. This allows states to add an additional citizenship verification step for applicants.

The Halo Act establishes new federal criminal penalties for individuals who obstruct immigration enforcement activities. Specifically, it prohibits knowingly approaching or remaining near a federal immigration enforcement officer after being warned, threatening the officer with physical harm, or harassing the officer while they are performing a lawful duty. Violators of this new offense could face fines or imprisonment for up to five years.

The Violent Juvenile Offender Accountability Act of 2025 amends federal law to allow for the direct criminal prosecution of juveniles aged 16 and older in district court. This direct prosecution applies specifically when the juvenile is alleged to have committed serious violent offenses, such as homicide, aggravated assault, or aggravated sexual abuse. The bill removes the requirement for an Attorney General motion to initiate these criminal proceedings for these specific, severe crimes.

This resolution officially designates the week of November 3 through November 7, 2025, as National Veterans Small Business Week. It recognizes the significant contributions of the over 1.65 million veteran-owned small businesses to the U.S. economy. The bill supports creating a business-friendly environment and expresses appreciation for veterans' continued service through entrepreneurship.

This resolution designates October 30, 2025, as a national day of remembrance to honor the hundreds of thousands of individuals who contributed to the United States nuclear weapons program since World War II. It specifically recognizes the service and sacrifices of workers like uranium miners, plutonium processors, and atmospheric test participants. The day serves to acknowledge those who developed serious illnesses as a result of their patriotic service to the nation's defense.