Track Amy's sponsored bills, co-sponsored legislation, and voting record
This bill facilitates the transfer of additional federal land in Minnesota's Chippewa National Forest to the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, prioritizing lands of cultural significance and sold without proper consent, while ensuring continued public access for hunting, fishing, and recreation.
Tina Smith
Senator
MN
Tina Smith
Senator
MN
The "Leech Lake Reservation Restoration Amendments Act of 2025" amends the original act to transfer additional federal land in Cass County, Minnesota, to the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe. This includes land within the Chippewa National Forest that was previously sold without proper consent. The Act allows for land substitutions and ensures continued hunting, fishing, and recreation rights for non-Tribal members, while also mandating public engagement during implementation.
This bill revokes the federal corporate charter of the Lower Sioux Indian Community at the Community's request, dissolving its status as a federally recognized corporation.
Tina Smith
Senator
MN
Tina Smith
Senator
MN
This bill revokes the federal corporate charter of the Lower Sioux Indian Community of Minnesota, effectively dissolving the tribe's status as a federally recognized corporation. This action is taken at the request of the Lower Sioux Indian Community.
Establishes a commission to investigate the historical impact of Native American boarding schools, create advisory committees, and ensure respectful handling of Native American cultural items and remains.
Lisa Murkowski
Senator
AK
Lisa Murkowski
Senator
AK
This bill establishes the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies in the United States to investigate the historical and ongoing effects of these policies on Native American communities, including forming advisory committees and addressing the handling of Native American cultural items and remains. The commission will conduct a comprehensive review, gather testimony, and recommend actions for the federal government to acknowledge its role and promote public awareness. It also ensures the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act applies to cultural items from Indian Boarding Schools. The bill allocates \$90 million to fund the activities of the Commission and Subcommittee.
This resolution affirms the rule of law, the legitimacy of judicial review, and the duty of the executive branch to comply with Federal court rulings.
Richard Durbin
Senator
IL
Richard Durbin
Senator
IL
This resolution affirms the rule of law and the legitimacy of judicial review, emphasizing the Supreme Court's duty to interpret the law. It supports the established precedent that the executive branch must comply with Federal court rulings. The resolution expresses concern over statements suggesting the executive branch may disregard the authority of the Federal Judiciary.
The Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025 strengthens protections for workers' rights to organize and collectively bargain, while increasing penalties for employer violations of labor laws.
Bernard Sanders
Senator
VT
Bernard Sanders
Senator
VT
The Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025 amends the National Labor Relations Act and other labor laws to strengthen protections for employees engaging in labor disputes and collective bargaining. It redefines employer and employee status, addresses unfair labor practices, streamlines collective bargaining, and increases penalties for employers who violate labor laws. The Act also updates strike/lockout notification procedures and clarifies reporting requirements for employer-employee communication. Finally, it ensures the law's provisions are severable and authorizes necessary appropriations for implementation and enforcement.
The "Child Care Workforce Act" aims to improve child care quality and affordability by establishing a pilot program that provides wage supplements to child care workers in states, Indian Tribes, and Tribal organizations.
Katie Britt
Senator
AL
Katie Britt
Senator
AL
The Child Care Workforce Act aims to improve child care quality and affordability by establishing a pilot program that provides grants to States, Indian Tribes, and Tribal organizations. These grants will be used to supplement the wages of child care workers, with the goal of attracting and retaining qualified staff, improving worker well-being, enhancing the quality of care, and increasing access to affordable child care options. The Act requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to evaluate the program's effectiveness and report to Congress. It also authorizes necessary appropriations for fiscal year 2026 and subsequent years.
The Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act updates online data privacy rules for children and teens, including restrictions on data collection, targeted advertising, and data retention, while also requiring increased transparency and parental/teen control over personal information.
Edward Markey
Senator
MA
Edward Markey
Senator
MA
The Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act amends the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 to modernize regulations around online data collection, use, and deletion for children and teens. It expands the definition of personal information, requires verifiable consent for data collection and usage, and prohibits individual-specific advertising to children and teens. The Act also mandates FTC reports on mobile app oversight and enforcement, a GAO study on teens' privacy using financial technology, and includes a severability clause.
The Child Care Availability and Affordability Act aims to make child care more accessible and affordable by expanding employer-provided child care credits, increasing tax-free dependent care assistance, and creating a refundable household and dependent care tax credit.
Katie Britt
Senator
AL
Katie Britt
Senator
AL
The Child Care Availability and Affordability Act aims to make child care more accessible and affordable for families by expanding employer-provided child care credits, increasing tax-free dependent care assistance, and creating a refundable household and dependent care tax credit. The employer-provided child care credit is expanded by increasing the amount of qualified child care expenditures and the maximum credit amount, with special rules for small businesses. The amount excludable for dependent care assistance programs is increased from $5,000 to $7,500 (or $2,500 to $3,750). A new refundable tax credit is created for employment-related expenses paid for household services and care of qualifying individuals, with the credit amount varying based on income and the number of qualifying individuals.
The Digital Integrity in Democracy Act aims to combat the spread of misinformation about election administration on social media platforms by removing Section 230 immunity and establishing a removal process for false information.
Peter Welch
Senator
VT
Peter Welch
Senator
VT
The Digital Integrity in Democracy Act aims to combat the spread of misinformation regarding election administration on social media platforms. It amends Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934, removing immunity for platforms that knowingly host false information about the time, place, or manner of holding an election, or about voter qualifications. The Act mandates a process for removing such false information within specified timeframes, with penalties for non-compliance, and allows Attorneys General, Secretaries of State, and candidates to sue platforms that fail to remove the false information. A safe harbor is provided for platforms that remove false information in a timely manner.
The "Public Health Funding Restoration Act" restores the Prevention and Public Health Fund to $2,000,000,000 annually, starting in fiscal year 2026, to support public health programs and disease prevention.
Richard Blumenthal
Senator
CT
Richard Blumenthal
Senator
CT
The Public Health Funding Restoration Act aims to restore funding to the Prevention and Public Health Fund, which supports various public health programs. By amending the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the bill allocates $2,000,000,000 annually, starting in fiscal year 2026, to bolster initiatives focused on disease prevention, mental health, and immunization efforts. This restoration seeks to enhance public health outcomes, reduce healthcare costs, and improve the nation's ability to prevent and respond to future health crises.
The "Keep Americans Safe Act" bans the import, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices, with certain exceptions for law enforcement, government entities, and other specific cases, while also allowing Byrne grants to be used for buy-back programs for these devices.
Mazie Hirono
Senator
HI
Mazie Hirono
Senator
HI
The Keep Americans Safe Act seeks to regulate large capacity ammunition feeding devices by prohibiting their import, sale, manufacture, transfer, and possession, with certain exceptions for law enforcement, government entities, and other authorized parties. It also mandates unique markings on newly manufactured devices and allows for their seizure and forfeiture if used in violation of the law. Furthermore, the Act enables the use of Byrne grants for buy-back programs targeting these devices and includes a severability clause to ensure the rest of the Act remains effective if a provision is found unconstitutional.
The "Invest to Protect Act of 2025" establishes a grant program to provide resources for training, mental health support, recruitment, and retention of local law enforcement officers in jurisdictions with fewer than 175 officers.
Catherine Cortez Masto
Senator
NV
Catherine Cortez Masto
Senator
NV
The "Invest to Protect Act of 2025" establishes a grant program to support local law enforcement by providing resources for training, mental health services, recruitment, and retention. These grants prioritize de-escalation training, victim-centered approaches, and officer well-being. The program emphasizes accountability through audits, reporting requirements, and transparency in officer recruitment and retention incentives. It allocates \$50 million annually from 2026 to 2030 to facilitate these improvements in law enforcement practices and community safety.
The Guarding Readiness Resources Act allows the National Guard Bureau to reinvest funds received from states for the use of military property back into the maintenance and repair of National Guard assets.
Mike Lee
Senator
UT
Mike Lee
Senator
UT
The Guarding Readiness Resources Act allows the National Guard Bureau to credit funds received as reimbursement from states for the use of military property to the original or a currently available appropriate account. These funds can only be used by the Department of Defense for the repair, maintenance, replacement, or similar functions directly related to assets used by National Guard units operating under State active duty status.
The "Finn Sawyer Access to Cancer Testing Act" expands coverage for cancer diagnostic and laboratory tests under Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP, and establishes an education program on genomic testing.
Roger Wicker
Senator
MS
Roger Wicker
Senator
MS
The "Finn Sawyer Access to Cancer Testing Act" aims to improve cancer treatment by expanding access to diagnostic and laboratory tests, including advanced sequencing, under Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP. It ensures coverage for these tests with specific payment structures and frequency limitations. Additionally, the bill establishes an education program to promote understanding and appropriate use of genomic testing in cancer treatment among healthcare professionals and the public.
Condemns the U.S. delegation's vote against a UN resolution supporting Ukraine, which aligned the U.S. with Russia and other autocracies, and reaffirms support for Ukraine's sovereignty. Urges future collaboration with Ukraine and European allies on UN resolutions regarding Ukraine.
Jeanne Shaheen
Senator
NH
Jeanne Shaheen
Senator
NH
This resolution condemns the U.S. delegation's vote against a UN resolution supporting Ukraine, which aligned the U.S. with Russia and other autocratic regimes. It criticizes the failure to identify Russia as the aggressor and demands collaboration with Ukraine and European allies in future UN efforts. The resolution reaffirms support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The resolution expresses the Senate's stance against any unlawful interruptions, delays, or funding disruptions to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), emphasizing the essential role of its workforce in sustaining medical advancements and protecting national health.
Richard Durbin
Senator
IL
Richard Durbin
Senator
IL
This resolution affirms the Senate's position that the NIH's operations and funding should not be disrupted, as they are crucial for medical advancements and addressing public health challenges. It emphasizes that the NIH workforce is essential for sustaining medical progress and protecting national health, security, and the economy. Any interference with NIH operations or its workforce undermines biomedical research and the nation's ability to respond to public health issues.
The "Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2025" expands Medicare access to cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs by allowing them in physician's offices and expanding the types of medical professionals who can oversee these programs.
Shelley Capito
Senator
WV
Shelley Capito
Senator
WV
The "Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2025" expands Medicare access to cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs. It allows these programs to be offered in physician's offices and permits physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists to oversee exercise within these programs, in addition to physicians. These changes aim to increase patient access to these vital rehabilitation services.
A resolution to designate February 24-28, 2025, as "Public Schools Week," affirming Congressional support for strengthening public education and recognizing the vital role of educators, parents, and communities in ensuring every child has access to a high-quality education.
Susan Collins
Senator
ME
Susan Collins
Senator
ME
This resolution designates the week of February 24-28, 2025, as "Public Schools Week," to recognize the importance of public education. It expresses Congress's support for strengthening public schools through various measures, including empowering educators, supporting student well-being, and promoting equal opportunities. The resolution emphasizes the vital roles of educators, parents, and community stakeholders in ensuring every child has access to a high-quality education. It also acknowledges the importance of federal funding in supporting public schools.
The "Protecting Our Guests During Hostilities in Ukraine Act" grants temporary "Ukrainian guest status" to eligible individuals paroled into the U.S. under the Uniting for Ukraine program, allowing them to work until 120 days after hostilities in Ukraine end, unless deemed a security risk.
Richard Durbin
Senator
IL
Richard Durbin
Senator
IL
The "Protecting Our Guests During Hostilities in Ukraine Act" establishes a "Ukrainian guest status" for individuals paroled into the U.S. under the Uniting for Ukraine program, allowing them to work in the U.S. This status begins from their initial parole date and expires 120 days after the Secretary of State determines it is safe for civilians to return to Ukraine, but can be revoked by Homeland Security if the individual poses a security risk.
Designates March 7, 2025, as "National Speech and Debate Education Day" to recognize the importance of these skills and the educators who provide them. Encourages national celebration and promotion of speech and debate education.
Charles Grassley
Senator
IA
Charles Grassley
Senator
IA
This resolution designates March 7, 2025, as "National Speech and Debate Education Day" to recognize the importance of speech and debate in education. It highlights the role of educators in developing crucial communication, critical thinking, and collaboration skills. The resolution encourages schools, businesses, and communities to celebrate and promote speech and debate education.