Legislative Activity

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 bill officially designates the section of H Street Northwest between Connecticut Avenue Northwest and Vermont Avenue Northwest in Washington, D.C., as "Charlie Kirk Patriot Way." The legislation mandates that all official references to this area be updated to the new name. Furthermore, the District of Columbia is required to install four new street signs reflecting this designation.

This resolution formally condemns the brutal Hamas-led terrorist attack on Israel of October 7, 2023, and supports Israel's right to self-defense. It further condemns antisemitic and destructive protests within the United States. Ultimately, the resolution calls for an outcome that ensures Israel's survival, eliminates Hamas's ability to operate, and secures the release of all remaining hostages.

This resolution officially designates the week of October 5–11, 2025, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate the importance of religious education in the United States. It affirms that religious instruction is vital for developing moral and civic citizens, citing historical precedent and Supreme Court rulings that protect parental rights in education. Furthermore, the resolution calls upon states and territories to accommodate students who wish to be released from public school for religious instruction.

The AI LEAD Act fundamentally reforms product liability law by establishing clear standards for when developers and deployers of "covered products" are legally responsible for harm caused by those products. It sets specific, often high, bars for proving developer liability related to design defects, failure to warn, and strict liability for dangerous conditions. Furthermore, the Act prohibits companies from using contracts to entirely waive their liability and establishes a federal right of action for individuals to enforce these new standards in court.

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 resolution expresses support for designating October 14, 2025, as the "National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk." It formally honors Kirk's legacy as a champion of free speech, civic education, and individual liberty through his work with Turning Point USA and his writing. The resolution encourages citizens and organizations nationwide to observe this day through activities promoting faith, liberty, and democracy.

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 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 Resilient Tire Supply and Jobs Act establishes a temporary tax credit for businesses purchasing eligible tires retreaded within the United States. It also mandates that federal agencies prioritize purchasing retreaded tires when available through the GSA schedule for their vehicle fleets. This legislation aims to bolster domestic manufacturing and promote the use of retreaded tires.

The Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2025 establishes an automatic, 14-day continuing funding mechanism to keep federal programs operational if Congress fails to pass a full budget by the start of the fiscal year. This automatic funding continues in two-week increments until a final budget is enacted, while simultaneously imposing strict travel and procedural limitations on Congress and federal employees during these lapses. The Act is designed to prevent government shutdowns by ensuring continuity of essential services while incentivizing timely budget passage.

The Empower Parents to Protect their Kids Act of 2025 aims to ensure that schools receiving federal funding cannot affirm a student's gender identity that differs from their biological sex without explicit parental consent. This bill mandates that school employees must not conceal information from parents regarding a student's gender transition discussions or social changes. Any school violating these requirements faces civil lawsuits from affected parents or the Attorney General, with the potential for financial penalties and court-ordered relief.

The Medication Affordability and Patent Integrity Act aims to increase transparency by requiring drug and biological product sponsors to certify that the patent information submitted to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) aligns with the data provided to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This ensures consistency regarding patentability information shared between the two agencies. Furthermore, the bill introduces a new defense in patent infringement lawsuits if the patent holder negligently or intentionally failed to disclose this required information. These measures are designed to promote patent integrity alongside drug approval processes.

This Act establishes a comprehensive Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Program within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to support the mental well-being of its law enforcement personnel across components like CBP, ICE, and the Coast Guard. The program mandates creating evidence-based policies, conducting research, promoting training to reduce stigma, and establishing a Peer-to-Peer Support Program Advisory Council. Furthermore, DHS components must prioritize funding these efforts and ensure that seeking mental health support does not result in adverse employment action against personnel.

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 Warehouse Worker Protection Act establishes new federal standards to safeguard warehouse employees from excessive performance quotas and unsafe working conditions. It creates a dedicated office within the Department of Labor to enforce transparency requirements regarding quotas and mandates new OSHA standards to prevent musculoskeletal injuries. Furthermore, the bill strengthens labor protections by clarifying when performance targets unlawfully interfere with workers' rights to organize.

This bill, the Restoring Executive Power To Appoint United States Attorneys Act of 2025, modifies the process for filling vacancies in U.S. Attorney positions. It ensures that an officially appointed and qualified U.S. Attorney, nominated by the President, is required to permanently fill a vacant role. This clarifies that temporary appointments will only last until the President's chosen successor is fully confirmed and ready to serve.

This bill, the Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act, amends the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to strengthen transparency in lobbying. It requires lobbyists to disclose the identity and address of any foreign government or political party that directs, plans, supervises, or controls their lobbying activities, regardless of whether that foreign entity is the direct client. This change ensures greater visibility into foreign influence in U.S. lobbying efforts.

This bill, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer Retirement Technical Corrections Act, makes technical adjustments to ensure certain early CBP officers receive appropriate retirement benefits. Specifically, it treats individuals who received a job offer before July 6, 2008, as if they were already serving on that date for annuity and mandatory retirement purposes. The Secretary of Homeland Security must implement these annuity corrections, including retroactive adjustments for retirees, within 120 days. The bill also mandates a Government Accountability Office review of CBP's hiring and benefit eligibility processes.

The Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act extends crucial federal programs aimed at combating vector-borne diseases like those carried by ticks. This legislation reauthorizes funding and support for national strategies, regional centers, and local health departments through 2030. It also updates the composition of the advisory group overseeing the national strategy.