Legislative Activity

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.

This joint resolution formally honors the thirteen U.S. service members who were killed in the August 26, 2021, bombing at Abbey Gate during the withdrawal from Afghanistan. It recognizes their ultimate sacrifice in service to the nation and expresses deep gratitude to their families. The resolution also designates a National Day of Remembrance to ensure their faithful service is never forgotten.

This resolution expresses support for designating November 16, 2025, as "National Warrior Call Day" to combat isolation and suicide among service members and veterans. It encourages all Americans to reach out and connect with those who have served to strengthen vital support structures. The day aims to foster peer-to-peer connection as a critical step in addressing the mental health challenges faced by our military community.

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 Taiwan Energy Security and Anti-Embargo Act of 2025 aims to bolster Taiwan's energy resilience against potential threats and coercion. The bill prioritizes increasing U.S. Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) exports to Taiwan and mandates cooperation to strengthen Taiwan's critical energy infrastructure defenses. Furthermore, it encourages Taiwan to maintain nuclear energy as a reliable option and authorizes the U.S. to insure vessels carrying vital goods to strategic partners like Taiwan.

This resolution solemnly marks the one-year anniversary of the attempted assassination of former President Donald J. Trump. It condemns the multiple attempts against his life and other political officials, while honoring the victims and first responders involved in the July 2024 shooting. The measure further calls for an end to the incitement of political violence that threatens the democratic process.

The Shadow Wolves Improvement Act aims to enhance the effectiveness of the Shadow Wolves Program by requiring the Director of ICE to formally specify the program's mission, goals, and staffing needs in consultation with Tribal governments. The bill mandates an updated strategy with measurable objectives, provides current officers with information to decide on reclassification as special agents, and establishes criteria for future program expansion. Finally, it provides a pathway for experienced Shadow Wolves to convert to career appointments in the competitive service after three years of service.

The Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act updates the schedule for the Northern Border threat analysis, requiring new submissions by September 2, 2025, and every three years thereafter. It mandates that the Department of Homeland Security update its Northern Border strategy every five years, incorporating the latest threat analysis findings. The bill also requires classified briefings on the analysis and directs the development of performance measures for Air and Marine Operations along the northern border, all without authorizing new appropriations.

The Promoting Rural Exports Act of 2025 establishes a new National Rural Export Center, supported by up to nine regional centers, within the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service. These centers will provide rural businesses with customized market research and strategic support to overcome obstacles to international trade. Success will be measured by tracking the number of businesses assisted and the resulting dollar value of new exports generated.

The PRIME Act, or Processing Revival and Intrastate Meat Exemption Act, creates an exemption from federal inspection for small-scale slaughter and meat preparation conducted at custom facilities. This exemption applies only if all processing adheres to state laws and the resulting meat is distributed exclusively within that state to households or local businesses serving in-state customers. Furthermore, the bill explicitly ensures that it does not override or preempt any existing state laws regarding meat processing or sales.

This resolution officially designates July 26, 2025, as the "National Day of the American Cowboy." It recognizes the historical and ongoing contributions of cowboys and cowgirls, celebrating the values of honesty, courage, and hard work they represent. The bill encourages all Americans to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies honoring this vital part of American culture.

The Joint Chiefs Reauthorization Act of 2025 updates the existing Landscape Restoration Partnership program to enhance collaboration between the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Forest Service. This bill expands the program's focus to explicitly include wildfire recovery and natural resource improvement. It also aligns priority areas with state forest action plans and extends the program's operational timeline through 2029.

This resolution expresses support for designating June 2025 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month" and June 27, 2025, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day." The goal is to raise public awareness, combat the stigma surrounding Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS), and encourage timely treatment for service members and veterans. It recognizes the significant impact of combat stress and supports ongoing efforts by the DoD and VA to educate the public and improve care.

This resolution expresses support for designating July 10, 2025, as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day. It honors the critical, often dangerous work these essential employees perform to maintain the nation's power grid 24/7. The day commemorates their service, especially during emergencies, and recognizes the sacrifice of those who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

This joint resolution expresses Congress's disapproval of a specific rule issued by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) concerning the North Dakota Field Office's Resource Management Plan. Utilizing the Congressional Review Act, this action nullifies the BLM's submitted rule, preventing it from taking effect. In essence, Congress is overturning the BLM's recent management plan for North Dakota lands.

The Equal Representation Act mandates the inclusion of a citizenship question on the decennial census starting in 2030. It requires the public release of state-by-state citizenship data following the count. Crucially, this act stipulates that non-citizens will be excluded from the population totals used to determine congressional apportionment and electoral votes.

This resolution officially commemorates June 19, 2025, as "Juneteenth National Independence Day." It recognizes the historical significance of June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in the Southwest finally received news of their freedom. The resolution supports the nationwide celebration of this day as a vital part of American history and heritage.

The GOLDEN DOME Act of 2025 establishes a comprehensive, next-generation missile defense shield to counter rapidly evolving global threats from ballistic, hypersonic, and unmanned systems. The bill creates a powerful, direct-reporting Program Manager to oversee the rapid development, testing, and deployment of integrated defense capabilities across space, air, land, and sea domains. It authorizes over $23 billion in funding, prioritizing the acceleration of space-based sensors, advanced interceptors, and non-kinetic defense technologies. Furthermore, the Act streamlines acquisition processes and enhances the Department of Defense's authority to protect assets against incursions by unmanned aerial systems.

This Joint Resolution uses the Congressional Review Act to formally disapprove and nullify an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule. The rejected rule concerned the reclassification of major sources of pollution as area sources under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act. Consequently, the EPA's December 29, 2023, final rule will have no legal effect.

This Senate resolution formally condemns the recent rise in ideologically motivated attacks against Jewish individuals and institutions across the United States, specifically citing the violent assault in Boulder, Colorado. It reaffirms the Senate's commitment to combating antisemitism and all forms of politically motivated violence. The resolution calls for thorough investigation and prosecution of such acts, upholding the right of all citizens to live without fear of religious or political intimidation.