Legislative Activity

The Reliable Social Security Service for Seniors Act mandates that the Social Security Administration (SSA) ensure all offices have sufficient staff to answer phone calls between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. local time, Monday through Friday (excluding Federal holidays). This requirement aims to improve accessibility for seniors seeking assistance. These new staffing standards will officially take effect on January 1, 2027.

The Patient Access to Autoimmune Treatments (PAAT) Act mandates that Medicare Part D prescription drug plans must cover all specified drugs for autoimmune diseases, hemophilia, and Von Willebrand disease starting in 2027. Furthermore, the bill limits the requirement for prior authorization for these specific treatments to no more than once every 12 months. This aims to improve patient access and reduce administrative hurdles for individuals managing these chronic conditions.

The Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act prohibits the knowing distribution of materially deceptive, AI-generated audio or visual media of federal candidates close to an election with the intent to influence the outcome. This ban includes exceptions for legitimate news reporting, satire, and parody, provided proper disclosures are made. Candidates whose likeness is used deceptively can sue for immediate removal of the content and damages.

This Act prohibits the use of any United States embassy, consulate, or diplomatic residence for the purpose of fundraising for any foreign political party or candidate. The legislation clarifies that while diplomatic engagement with foreign political entities is a core function, using U.S. government property to provide a financial or electoral boost to a foreign political campaign is strictly forbidden. The Secretary of State is required to update regulations within 90 days to enforce this prohibition.

The Pipeline Security Act formally assigns the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) the primary responsibility for protecting pipelines and related facilities from cybersecurity threats and terrorism. This legislation mandates the TSA to develop security guidelines, issue directives aligned with NIST standards, and inspect compliance among pipeline owners and operators. Furthermore, the TSA must create a specific personnel strategy to ensure it has the necessary cybersecurity expertise to carry out these new security duties.

The Reproductive Rights are Human Rights Act of 2025 establishes that reproductive rights are fundamental human rights based on international commitments. This bill mandates that the State Department must include a detailed, required section on the status of reproductive rights in every country within its annual human rights reports. These reports must cover access to contraception, abortion services, and instances of reproductive coercion or discrimination against marginalized groups. The Act aims to ensure robust U.S. monitoring and accountability regarding global reproductive health and autonomy.

The Easy Returns Act mandates that large retailers (with 500+ employees) selling physical goods online must include a pre-paid return shipping label with the original shipment. This requirement aims to simplify the return process for consumers, unless the seller offers an equally convenient alternative return method. The FTC is tasked with establishing enforcement regulations for this new requirement, which takes effect one year after enactment.

The Access to Homeownership Act aims to help renters build credit by requiring landlords with federally backed loans to report tenants' positive rent payment history to credit bureaus upon the tenant's consent. This new system will allow up to 24 months of prior on-time rent payments to be factored into future mortgage applications. The enterprises (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac) will cover all administrative costs for implementing this reporting requirement.

The Expanded Student Saver’s Tax Credit Act removes restrictions that previously prevented full-time students claimed as dependents from accessing the Savers Credit and the Savers Match programs. This legislation allows students who are claimed as dependents to qualify for these retirement savings incentives based on their own contributions. Essentially, being claimed as a dependent no longer automatically disqualifies a student from receiving these tax benefits.

This resolution formally condemns the impunity surrounding unpunished Serbian sexual war crimes from the 1999 Kosovo War, centering on the case of U.S. citizen and survivor Vasfije Krasniqi Goodman. It details the systemic failures of justice mechanisms to hold perpetrators accountable for widespread sexual and gender-based violence during the conflict. The bill urges the Serbian government to prosecute those responsible for these atrocities against women and calls on the U.S. government to prioritize accountability for wartime sexual violence globally.

This resolution formally condemns the Trump administration for allegedly using the unauthorized messaging platform "Signal" to discuss highly sensitive or potentially classified details regarding a U.S. military operation. The bill expresses grave concern that this practice risks national security by bypassing secure government record-keeping and exposing vital information to foreign adversaries like China and Russia. It demands an immediate review of all communication procedures and calls for accountability for any officials who violated federal laws regarding classified material handling.

The Border Workforce Improvement Act mandates a comprehensive assessment by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to determine the actual staffing needs of Customs and Border Protection, ICE, and USCIS at the southern border. This review will analyze current staffing practices, workload drivers, and resource gaps in personnel, technology, and risk management. The resulting report must detail findings and outline the specific action plans DHS leadership intends to implement to address identified deficiencies.