Legislative Activity

This resolution directs the Secretary of State to provide Congress with a comprehensive report on human rights practices in Cameroon. It specifically requests detailed information regarding the treatment of individuals removed to Cameroon by the U.S. government, including assessments of potential human rights violations and the oversight of U.S. security assistance.

This resolution requires the Secretary of State to submit a comprehensive report to Congress regarding human rights practices in Kosovo. It specifically demands detailed information on the treatment of non-citizens removed to Kosovo by the U.S. government, including assessments of potential human rights violations and the status of U.S. oversight and security assistance.

This resolution directs the Secretary of State to provide Congress with a comprehensive report on human rights practices in Honduras. It specifically requires an assessment of how U.S.-removed non-citizens are treated, including potential risks of detention, torture, or trafficking. Additionally, the report must detail U.S. government actions taken to monitor these conditions and ensure the protection of individuals removed to the country.

This resolution directs the Secretary of State to provide a comprehensive report on human rights practices in Ghana, specifically regarding the treatment of non-citizens removed to the country by the U.S. government. It requires an assessment of potential human rights violations, including arbitrary detention and torture, as well as a detailed account of U.S. oversight and actions related to these removals. The report must be submitted to congressional foreign affairs committees within 30 days of the resolution's adoption.

This resolution officially designates February 2026 as Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month to celebrate and support CTE programs nationwide. It recognizes CTE's vital role in preparing a skilled workforce for high-demand careers and boosting American economic competitiveness. The resolution encourages promotion of CTE as a respected educational pathway for students.

This bill formally integrates Therapeutic and Diagnostic Medical Physicists into the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system. It establishes specific qualification requirements, including board certification, and incorporates these roles into the VA's established pay and personnel administration structures. The legislation also mandates a report assessing the impact of pay adjustments for these specialized physicists.

This joint resolution officially renames the Robert E. Lee Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery to the **Arlington House National Historic Site**. The change takes effect immediately upon enactment, updating all federal records to reflect the new designation. This action also repeals the prior laws that established the site as a memorial to Robert E. Lee.

The Cost of Police Misconduct Act of 2026 establishes a national system requiring federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to track and report detailed data on judgments and settlements related to officer misconduct. This information will be compiled by the Attorney General and published in a public, searchable database maintained by the Department of Justice. Non-compliant state and local governments face potential reductions in federal grant funding. The Act also mandates future studies by the GAO to analyze the collected data on misconduct trends and costs.

The Protecting Global Fisheries Act of 2026 establishes a U.S. policy to combat illegal, unreported, or unregulated (IUU) fishing through international collaboration and technology deployment. It authorizes the President to impose strict sanctions, including asset blocking and visa denials, on foreign persons and entities involved in IUU fishing or the trade of endangered species. Furthermore, the Act mandates regular briefings and detailed annual reports to Congress regarding global efforts and China's role in these illicit activities.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless Congress has explicitly authorized such military action. It asserts that no such authorization currently exists. The bill permits continued activities like intelligence sharing and assisting allies with necessary defensive measures against Iranian threats.

The Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2025 aims to significantly reform benefits for coal miners suffering from black lung disease by streamlining claims, increasing payments, and strengthening the trust fund. It establishes new assistance programs, creates automatic eligibility presumptions for severe cases, and holds mining companies more accountable for securing payments. Additionally, the bill formally establishes the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs within the Department of Labor for administrative stability and includes technical updates to modernize the Black Lung Benefits Act.

The Digital Skills for Today’s Workforce Act amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to establish a new grant program focused on building digital skills for workers in high-demand industries and fostering digital resilience. This program will award formula grants to states and competitive grants to eligible entities to expand digital workplace skills training, prioritizing individuals facing employment barriers. The legislation aims to close the significant digital skills gap affecting the current workforce and promote digital equity across communities.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from any hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been explicitly authorized by Congress. It affirms Congress's constitutional authority to declare war and mandates expedited procedures for considering this measure. The resolution ensures that any ongoing military action against Venezuela ceases unless Congress provides a specific authorization for the use of force.

The Wintergreen Emergency Egress Act mandates the Secretary of the Interior to issue a specific right-of-way for an emergency exit from the Blue Ridge Parkway near Milepost 9.6. This issuance is conditional upon the Secretary certifying that alternative non-federal routes have been evaluated, a fire behavior analysis is complete, and all necessary environmental reviews are finalized. This legislation aims to secure a vital emergency egress route for the Wintergreen area.

This bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 10660 Page Avenue in Fairfax, Virginia. The building will now be known as the "Congressman Gerald E. Connolly Post Office Building." This designation applies to all current and future federal references to the post office.

This Senate resolution commemorates the 93rd anniversary of the Holodomor, the devastating Ukrainian famine of 1932-1933, linking it to current events. It expresses the Senate's condemnation of Russia's brutal, unprovoked war against Ukraine, which threatens the Ukrainian people's existence. Furthermore, the resolution highlights how Russia's actions are exacerbating global hunger by weaponizing food supplies. The Senate calls for Russia to cease attacks, withdraw troops, and respect Ukraine's sovereignty.

This bill, the Service Academies District of Columbia Equality Act of 2025, significantly increases the number of residents from the District of Columbia eligible for appointment to the U.S. Military Academy, Naval Academy, and Air Force Academy. It raises the appointment limit for each service academy from five to fifteen individuals from D.C.

This resolution commemorates the seventh anniversary of Jamal Khashoggi's murder and addresses ongoing transnational repression by the Government of Saudi Arabia. It calls for accountability for those responsible for Khashoggi's death and urges Saudi Arabia to release all wrongfully detained individuals. Furthermore, the resolution emphasizes that these human rights abuses strain the strategic relationship between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.

This joint resolution officially terminates the national emergency declared by the President on February 1, 2025, which was used to impose duties on articles imported from Canada. It exercises the authority granted under the National Emergencies Act to end the emergency status established by Executive Order 14193.

This joint resolution terminates the national emergency declared by Executive Order 14323 on July 30, 2025. The declaration was originally put in place to impose duties on articles imported from Brazil. This bill officially ends that emergency status using the authority granted by the National Emergencies Act.