Legislative Activity

This resolution designates January 2026 as "National Stalking Awareness Month." It aims to raise awareness about stalking and applaud the efforts of organizations and individuals working to combat this crime and support victims. The bill encourages continued efforts by policymakers, service providers, and the media to promote awareness and ensure victim services are available.

The Multiemployer Plan Relief Act amends the Internal Revenue Code to create an exception to automatic enrollment requirements for multiemployer pension plans. This change places multiemployer plans alongside governmental and church plans as exempt from these specific automatic enrollment rules. The provision is set to take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.

The Artificial Intelligence Scam Prevention Act aims to combat the rising threat of fraud utilizing AI, such as deepfakes and voice cloning. This bill makes it illegal to use AI to impersonate individuals or entities for deceptive commercial acts. It also updates telemarketing laws to require clear disclosure when AI is used to emulate a human in calls or texts, while establishing an advisory group to develop best practices for prevention.

This bill reauthorizes and amends the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act to strengthen drowning prevention efforts. It establishes a new grant program managed by the CPSC, making states, Indian Tribes, and eligible nonprofits eligible to receive funding for safety enforcement and public education. The legislation also reauthorizes the CPSC's national education and awareness campaigns and mandates annual reporting to Congress on the grant program's effectiveness.

The Working Families Disaster Tax Relief Act allows taxpayers affected by a major disaster to elect to use their preceding year's earned income when calculating eligibility for the Child Tax Credit and the Earned Income Tax Credit. This provision is designed to provide relief to those whose current year income may have been significantly reduced due to a qualified disaster. Taxpayers must have had their home or workplace in a declared disaster zone to qualify for this election.

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.

The Skills Investment Act of 2025 renames and significantly expands Coverdell savings accounts into "Coverdell Lifelong Learning Accounts" to support workforce training and skill development for all ages. This legislation allows tax-free withdrawals for qualified educational and training expenses, introduces new tax credits for employers, and allows adult beneficiaries to deduct their own contributions. The bill aims to broaden access to lifelong education and career advancement opportunities.

This resolution observes the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald, honoring the 29 lives lost in the tragic 1975 storm on Lake Superior. It recognizes the ship's legacy, commends the initial rescue efforts, and reaffirms a commitment to maintaining safety standards for Great Lakes shipping.

The COACH Act establishes a mandatory Child Care Resource Guide to support small businesses operating as child care providers. This guide, published by the Small Business Administration, will offer essential guidance on operations, finances, compliance, and quality. It must be updated regularly and distributed widely to ensure child care providers have access to necessary resources.

The Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship Opportunity Act of 2025 modifies existing provisions for the STEM Scholarship program. This bill adjusts eligibility criteria and recalculates certain numerical values related to the scholarship. Furthermore, it establishes new priority guidelines for recipients and mandates that the scholarship benefit can only be used after exhausting other educational assistance entitlements.

This bill aims to enhance the safety and security of Members of Congress, their families, and staff by restricting the public dissemination of sensitive personal information. It prohibits government agencies and data brokers from publishing or selling "covered information," such as home addresses and personal phone numbers, upon request. Furthermore, it grants covered individuals the right to sue entities that fail to remove this protected data from public online records within 72 hours.

This resolution supports the designation of September 22–26, 2025, as "National Hazing Awareness Week." It emphasizes the widespread problem of hazing, referencing tragic incidents to underscore the need for strong prevention policies and transparency on college campuses. The bill encourages all stakeholders to use this designated week to actively promote nationwide awareness and education efforts against hazing.

The Register America to Vote Act of 2025 aims to modernize and secure voter registration nationwide by establishing automatic registration systems. This includes automatically registering citizens when they turn 18 and implementing opt-out registration through state motor vehicle agencies. The Act provides federal funding to states to upgrade technology and mandates new national security and privacy standards for handling voter data.

The Same Day Registration Act mandates that all states allow eligible citizens to register to vote or update their registration at the polling place on Election Day for any federal election. This ensures that individuals can register and cast their ballot simultaneously, provided the state does not already have a no-registration requirement. States must ensure registration forms are available at all polling locations, with full compliance generally required starting with the November 2026 general election.

The Enhancing First Response Act mandates the FCC to hold annual hearings and issue reports following major disaster communications outages to identify areas for improvement. It also requires the Office of Management and Budget to officially classify 911 dispatchers as a protective service occupation. Furthermore, the bill directs the FCC to report on the enforcement and effectiveness of existing laws regarding multi-line phone system compliance for emergency calls.

This resolution formally honors the victims and survivors of the August 27, 2025, mass shooting at the Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis. It recognizes the tragic loss of life and injuries sustained during the attack. Furthermore, the resolution commends the bravery of first responders and community members who assisted during the crisis. Finally, it expresses the Senate's solidarity with the affected community and condemns all acts of violence.

The Safe at Home Act mandates that all federal executive agencies and courts must accept the designated address provided by participants in state address confidentiality programs. This ensures individuals using these safety measures are not penalized for using their confidential address instead of their physical location. Agencies must establish procedures to obtain physical addresses only when necessary, and any disclosed physical addresses are protected from public release under FOIA. Participants must notify federal entities if they leave the program.

The STOP Act 2.0 strengthens security measures for international mail by imposing new criminal penalties for fraudulently misrepresenting a package's country of origin during customs reporting. It also ends future exemptions for countries failing to transmit 100% advance electronic shipping data and mandates detailed annual reports on compliance and enforcement efforts. Furthermore, the bill promotes public-private partnerships and enhanced training to combat the trafficking of synthetic opioids through the mail system.

The Treatment Court, Rehabilitation, and Recovery Act of 2025 revamps federal funding for specialized courts addressing addiction and mental health by establishing a new discretionary grant program. This funding supports various treatment courts, including juvenile, family, tribal, and adult drug courts, ensuring participants receive evidence-based treatment and fair financial requirements. The Act mandates strict eligibility criteria, prohibits participation for certain violent offenders, and requires recipients to adhere to national best practice standards while ensuring equitable access and retention for all participants.

The Fulfilling Promises to Afghan Allies Act aims to streamline and enhance support for Afghan nationals who aided the U.S. mission. It establishes new processes for remote refugee processing, creates a pathway to conditional permanent resident status for eligible allies already in the U.S., and creates a new Special Immigrant Visa category for certain relatives of U.S. service members. The bill also mandates increased reporting and interagency coordination to improve efficiency and transparency in these resettlement efforts.