Legislative Activity

The USDA Loan Modernization Act updates eligibility requirements for farm real estate, operating, and emergency loans to better accommodate modern business structures. The bill clarifies ownership percentage thresholds and establishes new criteria for qualified operators and complex business entities to access essential agricultural financing.

The Employer-Directed Skills Act establishes a new category of job training focused on meeting specific employer skill demands. This training requires employers to commit to hiring participants and contribute a mandated percentage of the program costs based on their size. The bill streamlines the referral process for employer-sponsored training while updating performance metrics to track completion rates.

The Paving the Way for American Industry Act amends the Build America, Buy America Act to classify specific yellow organic pigments used in surface markings as domestic construction materials. This ensures that the entire manufacturing process for these pigments must occur within the United States to qualify as domestically produced. The Act mandates updated federal guidance to implement these new requirements promptly.

This resolution supports the observation of National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month from January 1 to February 1, 2026. It highlights the severe scope of human trafficking globally and within the U.S., emphasizing the imperative to eliminate these modern-day forms of slavery. The measure calls for increased public awareness and continued collaborative efforts to protect victims and prosecute traffickers.

This bill, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE America Act), mandates that individuals must provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. It also establishes a federal requirement for voters to present a photo ID containing a citizenship indicator when casting a ballot in federal elections. Furthermore, the legislation requires states to implement ongoing programs to verify and remove non-citizens from voter rolls.

This resolution officially honors the 67 victims of the tragic 2025 mid-air collision between an Army helicopter and an airliner over the Potomac River. It expresses deep sympathy for the families affected and commends the hundreds of agencies and first responders involved in the response and recovery efforts. Furthermore, the resolution commits to translating safety lessons from the incident into action to prevent future tragedies.

The Delivering for Rural Seniors Act of 2026 establishes a pilot program to test and evaluate the home delivery of food packages for low-income seniors participating in the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSF Program). This initiative provides competitive grants to State agencies to fund local entities that implement these delivery services, with a priority on serving rural areas. The Act authorizes $10 million annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2029 to support these projects and requires detailed reporting on their effectiveness.

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 Emergency Rural Water Response Act of 2026 establishes a new grant program to provide emergency assistance for rural water infrastructure needs. This program expands eligible uses for funds to cover potable water, wastewater, storm drainage, and solid waste facilities. Additionally, the act increases the maximum grant amount available for a single project from $\$10,000$ to $\$35,000$.

This bill reauthorizes funding for essential monitoring, assessment, and research activities within the Great Lakes Basin through fiscal year 2030. It ensures continued support for understanding and protecting the Great Lakes fishery resources.

This resolution expresses the urgent need for the United States to reaffirm its global leadership role in protecting religious freedom. It highlights rising religious intolerance worldwide and calls on the Secretary of State to use all available tools to discourage foreign governments engaged in violations. The resolution commits the U.S. to supporting those seeking freedom from authoritarian repression.

The Decreasing Russian Oil Profits Act of 2025 imposes sanctions on foreign persons involved in purchasing or importing Russian oil and petroleum products. The President has the authority to grant limited exceptions, such as allowing funds to be deposited into an account specifically designated to support Ukraine. These sanctions will terminate five years after the date of enactment.

This bill aims to modernize federal hiring by establishing dedicated technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) talent teams within agencies and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). These teams will improve competitive service hiring practices for critical tech roles by developing better examinations and facilitating expert-driven assessments. The legislation also creates a platform for sharing and customizing these technical assessments across the government to streamline recruitment.

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 Investing in All of America Act of 2025 amends the Small Business Investment Act to redefine "private capital" for Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs) by excluding direct government funding when calculating leverage. The bill also adjusts the maximum leverage amounts available to single and commonly controlled SBICs. Finally, it expands the ability for SBICs to exclude certain investments in targeted areas, such as low-income or rural businesses, from their leverage calculations.

The AI Workforce PREPARE Act is comprehensive legislation designed to help the U.S. government understand, forecast, and respond to the impact of Artificial Intelligence on the American workforce. It establishes new data collection methods, creates specialized research hubs, and mandates public forecasting competitions to track AI adoption and job displacement. Ultimately, the bill aims to ensure that federal job training, unemployment, and workforce policies are informed by the best available data on AI's evolving role in the economy.

The Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act of 2025 enhances the FDA's authority to require pediatric investigations for new molecularly targeted cancer drugs. It also extends the priority review voucher program designed to incentivize the development of treatments for rare pediatric diseases until September 2030. Furthermore, the bill mandates studies to assess the effectiveness of these new drug investigation requirements and the existing voucher program.

The ADOPT Act of 2025 aims to protect families involved in private domestic interstate adoptions by preventing exploitation by unlicensed intermediaries. It establishes new federal crimes for unlawful adoption practices, such as brokering adoptions for compensation or making unauthorized payments to birth parents. The goal is to ensure access to licensed providers and stop the commodification of children in adoption.

This Act establishes the Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Program, managed by the American Battle Monuments Commission. The program aims to identify Jewish servicemembers mistakenly buried under non-Jewish markers in overseas cemeteries. It authorizes funding for contracts with nonprofit organizations over ten years to help correct these historical errors and properly honor these fallen service members.