Legislative Activity

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.

The Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act bans the imposition and carrying out of the death penalty for any federal crime after the date of enactment. This legislation mandates that all individuals currently under a federal death sentence must be resentenced.

This Act significantly increases the excise tax on stock buybacks for large oil and gas companies from 1% to 25%. This higher tax applies specifically to corporations meeting a $1 billion average annual gross receipts threshold and primarily engaged in the oil or gas business. The 25% rate remains in effect until the national average weekly retail price of regular gasoline drops below a specified trigger point for five consecutive weeks.

The Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act of 2026 addresses the growing shortage of general surgeons across the U.S., particularly in rural areas. The bill mandates a comprehensive study by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to evaluate current methods for designating surgical shortage areas. This study must analyze new methodologies, including one based on surgeon-to-population ratios within specific service areas, to accurately identify where general surgery access is inadequate. Ultimately, the legislation aims to establish a clear process for designating and addressing these critical general surgery shortage areas.

The NO FAKES Act of 2026 establishes a federal property right for individuals to control the use of their voice or visual likeness in highly realistic, computer-generated "digital replicas." This right applies to both living and deceased persons, granting control over unauthorized creation and distribution of these likenesses in commerce. The bill outlines specific licensing requirements, liability for unauthorized use, and safe harbor provisions for online services that comply with notice-and-takedown procedures.

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 Moms Matter Act establishes grant programs to improve maternal mental health equity and expand the specialized maternal mental and behavioral health care workforce. The first program funds community-based initiatives to provide integrated mental health services for pregnant and postpartum individuals, prioritizing high-need areas. The second program supports training and diversifying providers specializing in maternal mental health, with a focus on recruiting from and serving underserved populations.

This bill expands benefits and improves processes for the Public Safety Officers' Benefit Program. It establishes a new benefit for officers who suffer permanent partial disability in the line of duty and mandates stricter timelines and interim payments for delayed claims processing. Furthermore, the legislation requires increased outreach, annual audits, and expedites death benefit approval for 9/11 first responders certified by related federal funds.

This resolution officially designates the week of May 10 through May 16, 2026, as "National Police Week." It serves to recognize and honor the service, sacrifice, and valor of law enforcement officers across the United States. The measure encourages the public to observe this week by honoring law enforcement personnel and promoting awareness of their essential mission.

This Senate resolution expresses the sense that access to mifepristone should be based on over 25 years of proven safety and effectiveness supported by peer-reviewed science. It calls for equitable and transparent laws and policies governing access to this time-sensitive medication abortion care. The resolution affirms the FDA's authority to regulate the drug based on the best available evidence, free from political interference.

The Scientific Integrity Act aims to safeguard the role of science in federal policymaking by requiring agencies that fund or conduct research to adopt and enforce strict scientific integrity policies. These policies must prohibit political interference, data suppression, and retaliation against scientists. The legislation establishes Scientific Integrity Officers within agencies and mandates regular training and public reporting on policy implementation to ensure public trust in government science.

This resolution designates May 2026 as National Foster Care Month to raise awareness about the challenges faced by children in the foster care system. It honors the resilience of foster youth and expresses gratitude for foster parents, social workers, and advocates. Ultimately, the measure encourages Congress to implement policies that improve outcomes for children in foster care, from prevention to successful transition to adulthood.

This resolution expresses support for designating May 2026 as "National Beef Month." It recognizes the significant economic contributions and nutritional value of the United States cattle and beef industry. The designation aims to honor the industry's role in the nation's agriculture and food supply.

This bill clarifies that direct deposit is a permissible method for making contributions to qualified ABLE programs. It explicitly prevents any existing law from being interpreted as a barrier to using direct deposit for these essential savings accounts.

The ABLE Tomorrow Act aims to expand financial security for people with disabilities by enhancing access to and use of ABLE savings accounts. Key provisions include prohibiting Medicaid recovery from ABLE accounts upon the beneficiary's death and creating exceptions to annual contribution limits for specific lump-sum payments. Furthermore, the bill mandates widespread federal and state agency outreach to inform eligible individuals about ABLE programs and allows employees to redirect certain employer retirement contributions directly into their ABLE accounts.

This resolution expresses support for designating May 5, 2026, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls." It aims to honor the lives of missing and murdered American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women and girls and demonstrate solidarity with their families. The bill also calls for a new Department of Justice study to update statistics on this ongoing crisis.

The Full-Service Community School Expansion Act of 2026 establishes and significantly expands a federal program to support full-service community schools. This initiative provides substantial funding through competitive grants to integrate academic, health, and social services for students. The bill defines key roles and structures, such as community school coordinators and leadership teams, to ensure comprehensive, whole-child support across eligible high-need schools.

The Advancing Menopause Care and Mid-Life Women’s Health Act aims to significantly improve health outcomes for mid-life women by boosting federal research, public awareness, and professional training related to menopause. The bill establishes new programs for research funding, public education campaigns, and specialized training for healthcare providers. It also supports the creation of Centers of Excellence to advance evidence-based care and address disparities in treatment access.

The ABLE MATCH Act establishes a federal program to match contributions made by individuals to their own ABLE accounts, offering a 100% match up to \$2,000, subject to an income-based phaseout. This new benefit aims to increase savings for people with disabilities, starting in tax years after 2026. The bill also mandates demographic reporting for ABLE account beneficiaries and authorizes grants to states to promote the use of these accounts and the new matching contribution.

This bill aims to improve the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by requiring telecommunications providers to transmit precise, **dispatchable location information** for all calls made to the service. It mandates the FCC to initiate an inquiry into the technical and privacy challenges of this requirement. Additionally, the GAO must report to Congress on the feasibility and implications of using geolocation technology for 988 callers.