Legislative Activity

This resolution officially designates the week of January 25 through January 31, 2026, as "National School Choice Week." It expresses support for the week, recognizing the importance of diverse K-12 education options for empowering parents. The bill encourages all Americans to learn more about the educational choices available to families.

This resolution honors the life, achievements, and legacy of former Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell. It recognizes his distinguished service in the Air Force, his Olympic athletic career, and his historic tenure in the U.S. Congress. The resolution specifically highlights his landmark legislative accomplishments, including establishing the National Museum of the American Indian. The Senate expresses its sorrow and will recess as a mark of respect for his memory.

This Senate resolution strongly condemns the recent rise in ideologically motivated attacks targeting Jewish individuals and institutions across the United States, including specific violent incidents in Colorado and Washington, D.C. It reaffirms the Senate's commitment to combating antisemitism and politically motivated violence. The resolution calls for thorough investigation of these acts and urges leaders to speak out against all forms of religious and political intimidation.

This bill, the "Stop Illegal Aliens Drunk Driving Act," amends immigration law to classify certain drunk driving offenses resulting in death or serious injury as an aggravated felony for non-citizens. Conviction of this new aggravated felony would make an alien inadmissible to the United States. These changes apply immediately upon enactment, even for prior convictions that trigger the new inadmissibility rules.

The FDA Modernization Act 3.0 mandates the FDA to update federal regulations by replacing references to "animal tests" with the broader term "nonclinical tests." This action ensures regulatory consistency following recent legislative changes regarding drug development methods. The required interim final rule will take effect immediately upon publication.

The ENFORCE Act aims to strengthen federal laws against child exploitation. It clarifies the crime of producing child pornography and significantly enhances enforcement against obscene visual representations of child sexual abuse. Key provisions include removing the statute of limitations for related offenses, requiring sex offender registration for those convicted, and establishing a presumption of detention before trial.

The HELP Response and Recovery Act repeals obsolete contracting requirements within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Following this repeal, the Secretary of Homeland Security must submit annual reports detailing how the change has promoted taxpayer savings. These reports will also provide specific information on FEMA contracts awarded under urgent circumstances without competitive bidding.

The No Bounties on Badges Act authorizes the Attorney General to offer rewards for information leading to the arrest, conviction, or prevention of anyone offering bounties or money to harm or kill U.S. law enforcement officers. This legislation creates a new category of actionable offenses related to such threats. The law updates the U.S. Code to reflect this new authority concerning rewards for information.

The Stop Sextortion Act criminalizes threatening to distribute child sexual abuse material, even if the material does not exist, to intimidate or coerce victims. This legislation establishes severe penalties for making such threats, mirroring those for actual distribution. Furthermore, the Act increases maximum prison sentences by ten years for crimes involving the use of child sexual abuse material to threaten or harm an individual.

The Back the Blue Act of 2025 establishes new federal crimes and harsher penalties for killing or assaulting law enforcement officers and other public safety officials. The bill also creates specific aggravating factors for the federal death penalty in such cases and places new restrictions on federal habeas corpus relief for related state convictions. Finally, it expands federal protections allowing active and retired law enforcement officers to carry firearms in various federal locations.

The Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act of 2025 enhances the FDA's authority to require pediatric investigations for new molecularly targeted cancer drugs. It also extends the priority review voucher program designed to incentivize the development of treatments for rare pediatric diseases until September 2030. Furthermore, the bill mandates studies to assess the effectiveness of these new drug investigation requirements and the existing voucher program.

The Alzheimer's Screening and Prevention Act (ASAP Act) amends Medicare to cover early detection screening tests for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias beginning in 2028. This coverage applies to FDA-cleared tests designed to detect pre-symptomatic or early-stage conditions. The legislation specifically outlines the types of genomic and imaging tests that will qualify for Medicare payment.

This resolution officially designates November 22, 2025, as National Adoption Day and November 2025 as National Adoption Month. The measure aims to raise national awareness about the children awaiting adoption and celebrate those involved in adoption. It encourages all Americans to promote safety, permanency, and well-being for children across the nation.

This bill automatically extends the authorities of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) until the end of the fiscal year following its scheduled termination date. This ensures the NFIP can continue to issue and renew policies, pay claims, and operate normally unless Congress passes new legislation. The extension maintains existing financial limitations and funding levels during the extended period. This provision is designed to prevent an immediate lapse of critical flood insurance coverage.

This Act strengthens prohibitions against foreign nationals donating to specific voter activities, including registration and get-out-the-vote efforts. It also clarifies that state and local ballot initiatives are included in the definition of an election for these purposes. Furthermore, the bill restricts the federal government from collecting or publicly releasing the identity of donors to most tax-exempt organizations, with strict penalties for unlawful disclosure.

This resolution officially designates the week of November 3 through November 7, 2025, as National Veterans Small Business Week. It recognizes the significant contributions of the over 1.65 million veteran-owned small businesses to the U.S. economy. The bill supports creating a business-friendly environment and expresses appreciation for veterans' continued service through entrepreneurship.

The PAID OFF Act of 2025 restricts certain exemptions under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) for agents representing foreign government or corporate entities owned or controlled by designated "countries of concern." It establishes a process requiring Congressional approval via a joint resolution for the Secretary of State to modify this list of concerning countries. These significant changes are set to terminate five years after the date the Act becomes law.

The Kayla Hamilton Act revises the standards for placing unaccompanied alien children in federal custody to prioritize child safety and prevent trafficking. It mandates enhanced screening, consultation with law enforcement, and stricter criteria for placement settings and sponsors. This legislation ensures that placement decisions are made only after comprehensive safety checks are completed for the child and potential sponsors.

The Natural Gas Export Expansion Act aims to boost domestic natural gas development, job creation, and economic growth by streamlining the approval process for natural gas exports. This bill modifies existing law to generally allow exports to any nation not already excluded. Expedited approval is provided unless a nation is subject to U.S. sanctions or specifically excluded by the President or Congress for national security reasons.

This resolution officially designates the week beginning October 12, 2025, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week." It recognizes the critical role of the National Wildlife Refuge System in conserving over 850 million acres of vital habitat for threatened and endangered species. The resolution also highlights the refuges' significant contributions to local economies, public recreation, and community access to nature. Ultimately, it reaffirms Congress's commitment to supporting the conservation mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.