Legislative Activity

This resolution calls for a "Data Center Bill of Rights" to ensure transparency, local autonomy, and public accountability for communities impacted by artificial intelligence infrastructure. It advocates for stricter regulations on water usage, pollution, and energy consumption while empowering local governments to reject or restrict data center developments. The proposal also mandates independent impact assessments and enforceable community benefit agreements to protect residents from the economic and environmental costs of these facilities.

The AI Ads Act updates federal election law to explicitly prohibit the use of AI-generated content in fraudulent misrepresentations of campaign authority or solicitations of funds. Furthermore, it expands existing bans to apply to any individual—not just candidates or campaign staff—who fraudulently claims to represent a political entity, regardless of the intent behind the misrepresentation.

The "No Campaign Funded Cover-Ups Act" prohibits federal candidates and officeholders from using campaign contributions or legal expense funds to pay for settlements, judgments, or legal defenses related to sexual assault, abuse, or harassment claims. The bill also bans the use of these funds to hire private investigators or conduct opposition research against accusers. Additionally, it mandates increased transparency by requiring political committees to provide detailed public disclosures for all legal expenditures.

The Green New Deal for Health Act establishes a comprehensive federal framework to address the health impacts of climate change by creating dedicated oversight, investing in resilient infrastructure, and decarbonizing the healthcare sector. The bill prioritizes environmental justice by directing significant funding and resources toward vulnerable communities, expanding the public health workforce, and protecting essential care access. Ultimately, this legislation aims to transform the U.S. healthcare system into a sustainable, climate-ready network capable of safeguarding patient health during extreme weather and public health emergencies.

The Industrial Bank for American Manufacturing Act of 2026 establishes a $15 billion fund, financed by specific trade tariffs, to provide loans, grants, and equity investments to domestic manufacturers. This initiative aims to strengthen U.S. industrial capacity, secure critical supply chains, and promote emerging technologies. Recipients must adhere to strict labor standards, including prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements, while prioritizing projects that boost efficiency and support economically distressed communities.

This bill establishes the Foreign Investment Review Authority (FIRA) to monitor and track foreign countries' investment commitments made to the United States. FIRA will review these "covered investments" to ensure they provide a "net economic benefit" and comply with federal ethics and transparency laws. The legislation mandates public reporting on commitment progress and grants FIRA the authority to mediate or prohibit non-compliant investments.

This bill, the Critical Defense Ownership Review Act, requires investment companies to notify the Department of Defense before acquiring a controlling interest in a major defense supplier. The DoD must then review the transaction's impact on national security and report findings to antitrust authorities. Additionally, the bill mandates a triennial review of merger and acquisition activity involving defense suppliers to assess the health of the defense industrial base.

This Act requires the Comptroller General to conduct regular assessments identifying the greatest risks to the integrity of federal funds administered by state and local governments. These reports will pinpoint systemic weaknesses that lead to waste, fraud, and improper payments. The findings will include recommendations for improving federal tools, technical assistance, and administrative practices to strengthen program integrity.

The Federal Biotechnology Workforce Assessment Act directs the Office of Personnel Management to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the federal government's current and future biotechnology workforce needs across various agencies. This assessment must detail required positions, necessary security clearances, and challenges in recruitment and retention. The resulting report will be submitted to Congress to inform future workforce planning and resource allocation in the biotechnology sector.

This resolution declares that Congress must take action to address the growing negative impact of private equity firms on essential services like housing, healthcare, and child care. It asserts that private equity ownership in these sectors has resulted in higher costs, lower quality, and reduced choices for American families. The resolution calls for comprehensive federal oversight, increased transparency, and support for alternatives that prioritize people over profit.

This bill directs the President to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces in hostilities against Iran, as authorized under the War Powers Resolution. It explicitly states that military action requires future Congressional authorization, while preserving the right to self-defense and intelligence operations. The resolution clarifies that it does not grant any new authority to use military force.

The Stop Deadly Denials Act of 2026 aims to restrict the use of prior authorization requirements in Medicare Advantage plans starting in 2027. It also prohibits the implementation of certain new prior authorization testing models under traditional Medicare, especially those relying on automated decision-making without physician review. This legislation seeks to limit administrative hurdles for beneficiaries accessing necessary medical care.

This act prohibits the export of domestically produced gasoline when the average U.S. price exceeds \$3.12 per gallon for seven consecutive days. The ban remains active until prices fall below that threshold for a similar period. The President retains the authority to grant exemptions based on national interest.

This bill, the End Polluter Welfare for Enhanced Oil Recovery Act of 2026, eliminates key federal tax credits for using captured carbon dioxide in enhanced oil recovery (EOR) projects. Specifically, it repeals the Section 43 EOR credit and removes the Section 45Q credit for carbon oxide used as a tertiary injectant in EOR. These changes are effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.

This bill imposes a 50% excise tax on the windfall profits of major oil companies when crude oil prices exceed a 2025 average benchmark. Revenue generated funds a new trust, which is then used to provide quarterly, refundable gasoline price rebates to eligible individuals. The rebate amount is subject to income phase-outs and requires a valid Social Security number for full credit.

The AI-Ready Bio-Data Standards Act directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to establish standardized frameworks and definitions for biological research data. These measures aim to ensure that federally funded biological datasets are structured and accessible for effective use in artificial intelligence training and biotechnology research. The bill also mandates the creation of public repositories and advisory groups to support federal agencies and researchers in implementing these standards.

The America’s Living Library Act establishes a pilot program within the Department of the Interior to collect, sequence, and create a public database of genomic data from plants, animals, fungi, and microbes in national parks. This initiative mandates coordination across federal agencies for sample collection, long-term physical storage, and data integration with existing scientific systems. The bill authorizes specific funding for the project and supporting agencies through fiscal year 2031, with the program terminating ten years after enactment.

The "Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act" is a comprehensive bill focused on economic fairness and social support. It introduces a new wealth tax targeting individuals with assets over $1 billion, while also providing direct financial relief through 2026 Affordability Rebates. Furthermore, the bill expands Medicare benefits to include dental, hearing, and vision coverage, significantly invests in affordable housing, and establishes federal support for universal child care and a national minimum teacher salary of $60,000.

This Senate resolution acknowledges the severe oppression and forced displacement of tens of thousands of Nepali-speaking Bhutanese citizens in the late 1980s and early 1990s. It condemns these human rights violations and urges the Royal Government of Bhutan to take steps toward justice, reconciliation, and peace. Specifically, the resolution calls for the release of political prisoners, the restoration of citizenship, and the establishment of a Truth Commission to investigate past abuses.

This resolution condemns Israeli settlement expansion, settler violence, and related human rights abuses in the West Bank. It calls upon Israel to immediately halt demolitions and settlement approvals, and urges the U.S. government to impose targeted sanctions and review tax policies that may subsidize settlement activity. The bill ultimately seeks to protect the viability of a negotiated two-State solution.