Legislative Activity

This bill recognizes International Transgender Day of Visibility to honor the achievements and contributions of the transgender community and raise awareness of the discrimination and violence it faces. It acknowledges the disproportionate oppression suffered by transgender individuals, including discrimination and violence, and recognizes the record number of antitransgender bills introduced in recent years. The bill expresses support for International Transgender Day of Visibility, encourages its observance, and celebrates the accomplishments and leadership of transgender individuals.

This resolution directs the President to submit all unedited documents and communications pertaining to background checks, investigations, and security clearances of individuals associated with the United States DOGE Service or any DOGE agency team, including Elon Musk, to the House of Representatives. The requested documents must be provided within 14 days of the resolution's adoption, contingent on their availability to the President.

The "Improving Newborns’ Food and Nutrition Testing Safety Act of 2025" (INFANTS Act of 2025) aims to enhance the safety and quality of infant and toddler foods by mandating manufacturers to test for contaminants, maintain detailed records, and report positive pathogen test results. It grants the Secretary of Health and Human Services mandatory recall authority over contaminated infant and toddler food and requires manufacturers of powdered infant formula to establish environmental monitoring programs. The Act also requires food facilities to provide records to the Secretary of Health and Human Services upon request, either in advance of or instead of an inspection.

The Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act of 2025 aims to preserve and restore the ecological integrity of the Northern Rockies region by designating wilderness areas, establishing biological connecting corridors, and designating wild and scenic rivers. The Act focuses on protecting biodiversity, facilitating wildlife movement, and safeguarding water resources. It also includes provisions for wildland restoration, implementation monitoring, and the protection of Native American tribal rights and water rights. This legislation seeks to balance conservation with existing rights and uses, ensuring the long-term health and resilience of this vital ecosystem.

This bill designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 5225 Harrison Avenue in Rockford, Illinois, as the "Jay P. Larson Post Office Building." It also mandates that all references to this facility in any legal or official documents of the United States will now refer to it by this new name.

This bill designates specific federal lands within Utah's red rock canyons, the Colorado Plateau, and the Great Basin Deserts as wilderness areas, incorporating them into the National Wilderness Preservation System. It outlines detailed administrative and management protocols for these areas, including land management, water rights, and the continuation of livestock grazing. The bill seeks to balance conservation with existing rights, protecting tribal interests, and ensuring state authority over fish and wildlife management. This act withdraws these lands from uses like mining and mineral leasing, subject to valid existing rights, aiming to preserve these natural landscapes for future generations.

The "Special Government Employees Transparency Act of 2025" aims to limit the use of special Government employees to no more than 130 days per year. It mandates the creation of a public database containing information on these employees, including their names, positions, and pay rates. The Act also requires the public release of financial disclosures filed by these employees, promoting transparency and accountability.

The Taiwan Travel and Tourism Coordination Act aims to increase travel and tourism cooperation between the U.S. and Taiwan by directing the Assistant Secretary of Commerce to work with Taiwanese authorities to improve travel, strengthen tourism industries, and coordinate events. It requires measures to protect sensitive information and mandates reports to Congress on cooperation efforts, challenges, and the feasibility of establishing a preclearance facility in Taiwan to assess impacts on trade, tourism, and security. The Act also requires a report from the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretaries of Commerce and State, on the feasibility of establishing a preclearance facility in Taiwan.

The Food Secure Strikers Act of 2025 amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to eliminate the restriction that prevents striking workers from being eligible for SNAP benefits. This bill ensures that striking workers are not automatically disqualified from receiving food assistance.

The Raise the Age Act of 2025 prohibits licensed firearm dealers from selling certain semiautomatic rifles and shotguns to individuals under 21, with exceptions for active military members and law enforcement officers. It also requires purchasers of these firearms to certify they are at least 21 or a "qualified individual". Additionally, the Act mandates a report from the FBI Director on improving information-sharing protocols for the FBI's public access line.

The Uyghur Human Rights Protection Act designates certain residents of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region as Priority 2 refugees, waives the presumption that certain individuals seeking asylum are immigrants, and encourages allies to offer similar accommodations. It addresses persecution by the Chinese government, including forced detention, political indoctrination, and human rights violations against Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities. The act also requires regular reports on the processing of refugee applications and prioritizes diplomatic efforts to support these individuals in third countries. Finally, the Act ensures that applying for refugee or asylum status does not negatively impact nonimmigrant status applications and terminates 10 years after enactment.

This resolution recognizes the significant gender pay gap, where women earn less than men for comparable work, and highlights the economic impact this disparity has on women, families, and the nation. It also acknowledges the disproportionate effect on women of color. The resolution reaffirms the commitment to achieving equal pay and reducing the gender wage gap.

The Paycheck Fairness Act aims to strengthen and enhance enforcement of equal pay requirements by redefining "sex," modifying the "bona fide factor" defense for pay disparities, broadening the definition of "same establishment," strengthening non-retaliation protections, and enhancing penalties for employers who violate equal pay provisions. The Act also requires training programs, research, education, and outreach initiatives to eliminate pay disparities, and establishes a National Award for Pay Equity in the Workplace. Additionally, the Act directs the EEOC to collect compensation data, reinstates pay equity programs, prohibits the use of wage history in determining salary, and establishes a National Equal Pay Enforcement Task Force to improve compliance and enforcement of equal pay laws.

This bill validates the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) as a valid part of the U.S. Constitution. It asserts that the ERA has been ratified by the required number of states, regardless of any previously set time limits.

The Pakistan Democracy Act aims to support democracy in Pakistan by mandating the U.S. Secretary of State to determine if sanctions should be imposed on General Asim Munir. It also authorizes sanctions on individuals involved in the wrongful persecution and imprisonment of political detainees, including Imran Khan, by restricting their entry into the United States. The President has the authority to waive these sanctions under certain conditions, with required certification to Congress.

The Puppy Protection Act of 2025 amends the Animal Welfare Act to establish comprehensive standards for dog dealers, focusing on humane treatment. These standards include requirements for flooring, space, temperature, nutrition, exercise, socialization, veterinary care, and breeding practices. The Act sets specific guidelines for breeding frequency, age, and veterinary procedures, as well as humane placement for retired breeding dogs. It directs the Secretary to finalize regulations for these standards within 18 months.

The Air America Act of 2025 authorizes the Director of the CIA to award payments to former employees of Air America and affiliated companies who supported the U.S. government between 1950 and 1976, or to their survivors. Eligible individuals or their survivors could receive up to $40,000 for five years of qualifying service, with additional amounts for longer service, with a cap on total awards at $60 million. The Act establishes application procedures, limitations on attorney fees, and prohibits judicial review of the Director's decisions, while also requiring regular reports to Congress on the status of the award payments. This act does not qualify anyone for federal benefits like retirement, disability, or death benefits.

The "Protect Our Watchdogs Act of 2025" establishes that a President may only remove an Inspector General for specific causes, such as neglect of duty, malfeasance, or abuse of authority. Any removal must be documented with the specific reasons for the removal. This ensures Inspectors General can effectively perform their duties without political interference.

The Preventing Illegal Weapons Trafficking Act of 2025 aims to combat the illegal trafficking of machinegun conversion devices. It mandates a coordinated strategy among the Attorney General, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Secretary of the Treasury to prevent the import and distribution of these devices, enhance law enforcement collaboration, and provide training to identify them. The Act also allows for the forfeiture of proceeds from illegal machine gun trafficking and requires the Attorney General to report data on machinegun conversion devices in the annual firearms trafficking report.

The REDI Act amends the Higher Education Act of 1965, allowing student loan deferment for borrowers in medical or dental internships or residency programs. During this deferment, principal payments are not required, and interest will not accrue on the loan.