Legislative Activity

The Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act of 2025 addresses the high rates of PTSD and acute stress disorder among public safety officers and telecommunicators. This bill directs the Attorney General to study and report on options for providing state-of-the-art, confidential mental health treatment and preventative care to these essential personnel. The resulting report will outline proposed programs, necessary legislative language, and funding estimates for implementation across all levels of government.

This bill authorizes Congress to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the volunteers and communities that supported the North Platte Canteen during World War II. The Canteen was a massive, entirely volunteer-run operation that fed approximately six million service members traveling across the country. The original gold medal will be permanently displayed at the Lincoln County Historical Museum in North Platte, Nebraska. The bill also allows the U.S. Mint to produce and sell bronze duplicates of the medal.

This resolution honors the life and extensive public service of the late Honorable Donald W. Riegle, Jr., former Senator for Michigan. It recognizes his decades in Congress, highlighting key legislative achievements such as co-sponsoring the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and leading significant banking reforms. The Senate expresses its profound sorrow and adjourns in his memory.

This bill, TREY's Law, declares that nondisclosure or confidentiality agreements are void and unenforceable if they prevent the disclosure of sexual abuse against a minor. The legislation aims to protect survivors' rights to report crimes and cooperate with authorities by overriding any state or private contract that suppresses information about child sexual abuse. This law applies retroactively to all existing and future agreements.

This resolution honors the life and legacy of the late former United States Senator John Seymour of California. It recognizes his extensive public service, highlighting his career in business, local government, and his tenure in the U.S. Senate. The Senate expresses its deep sorrow and directs that official copies of this resolution be delivered to his family.

The Patients Before Monopolies Act aims to restore competition in the prescription drug market by structurally separating vertically integrated health conglomerates. This is achieved by making it illegal for any entity to own both a pharmacy and either an insurer or a Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM). The bill mandates divestiture of any conflicting ownership within one year and grants the FTC and DOJ strong enforcement and civil penalty authority to ensure compliance.

This resolution honors the life and legacy of Dirk Arthur Kempthorne, recognizing his significant contributions as a former U.S. Senator, Governor of Idaho, and Secretary of the Interior. The Senate expresses its profound sorrow over his passing and offers condolences to his family. The resolution directs that this tribute be communicated to the House and his family, and the Senate will adjourn in his memory.

The Federal Carjacking Enforcement Act revises federal law regarding motor vehicle theft by lowering the required mental state for the basic offense to "knowingly." This change broadens the scope of federal jurisdiction over carjacking incidents. The bill also establishes a specific aggravating factor if death results when a vehicle is taken with the intent to cause serious harm.

The Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 prohibits the sale or importation of connected vehicles, their parts, and related software originating from or controlled by covered adversarial countries (North Korea, China, Russia, or Iran). Enforced by the Secretary of Commerce, this law aims to mitigate national security risks associated with foreign adversary access to sensitive vehicle data and control systems. The Act establishes phased bans starting in 2027 for vehicles and software, and 2030 for hardware, while setting up processes for compliance, authorization, and enforcement.

This resolution expresses support for designating the week of May 3, 2026, through May 9, 2026, as "National Small Business Week." It aims to celebrate the vital contributions and entrepreneurial spirit of small businesses across the United States. The bill recognizes the essential role these businesses play in the national economy and applauds their resilience.

The Railroad Retirement Fairness Act of 2026 aims to ensure railroad employees and their families receive equitable Social Security benefit protections. This bill prevents the reduction of Social Security benefits for railroad workers who also qualify for benefits through other employment by treating their railroad retirement annuity as a Social Security benefit for WEP and GPO calculations. Additionally, it eliminates a specific deduction from annuities under the Railroad Retirement Act.

This Act reforms Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings by imposing strict time limits and new "bad faith" standards for dismissal, particularly targeting abusive venue shopping and corporate maneuvering. It also limits a court's power to override specific statutory protections and expands the automatic stay to shield certain non-debtor entities involved in prior corporate restructurings from litigation. The goal is to enhance consumer protection and corporate accountability within the bankruptcy system.

This bill prohibits federal family planning funds under Title X from being provided to any entity that performs, promotes, or refers for abortion. Entities receiving funds must certify they will not perform abortions or give funds to organizations that do, with limited exceptions for rape, incest, or life-threatening conditions. The Secretary of Health and Human Services must also submit annual reports to Congress detailing grant recipients and any abortions performed under the exceptions.

The 10 Years of ICE Funding Act appropriates over $105 billion to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to support agency operations, facility construction, and equipment procurement. These funds are authorized for use through September 30, 2036, providing long-term financial stability for the agency's infrastructure and logistical needs.

The Prioritizing the Warfighter in Defense Contracting Act of 2026 mandates that large defense contractors prioritize long-term performance over short-term financial gains. The bill prohibits these contractors from using short-term financial metrics to determine employee compensation, bans stock buy-backs and dividend distributions, and caps executive compensation. Additionally, it establishes strict compliance reporting and enforcement mechanisms, while allowing for performance-based waivers for contractors that consistently meet delivery and technical requirements.

The Stop Subsidizing Giant Mergers Act aims to discourage large-scale corporate consolidation by eliminating tax-free status for mergers and acquisitions involving companies with combined annual gross receipts exceeding $500 million. By requiring these large entities to pay taxes on such transactions, the bill seeks to curb the financial incentives that drive massive corporate mergers.

This bill officially designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 203 North Clay Street in Marshfield, Missouri, as the "Edwin P. Hubble Post Office." All future official documents, maps, and federal records will be required to use this new designation.

The Failed Bank Executives Clawback Act mandates that executives and controlling stakeholders of large failed banks (with assets over $10 billion) return up to three years of compensation to the FDIC. This legislation ensures accountability by requiring recovered funds to be deposited into the Deposit Insurance Fund. Additionally, it clarifies the FDIC's authority to oversee the orderly liquidation of failed financial companies.

The Secure Tracks Act enhances railroad safety by mandating more frequent visual and automated track inspections across all rail classes. The bill empowers qualified inspectors to immediately remediate safety defects and prohibits the Secretary of Transportation from granting waivers that compromise these safety standards.

The EDA Short Form Application Act streamlines the grant process for small rural communities by requiring the Economic Development Administration to create a simplified application form. This legislation mandates stakeholder input to reduce administrative burdens and increases transparency by providing public access to guidance, evaluation criteria, and sample applications.