Legislative Activity

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 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.

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 ENFORCE Act strengthens federal laws against child exploitation by clarifying the connection between the production of child pornography and interstate commerce. This legislation eliminates the statute of limitations for prosecuting certain offenses involving visual representations of child sexual abuse. Furthermore, it mandates sex offender registration and enhances protections for evidence and victims in related court proceedings.

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.

This resolution formally condemns the brutal Hamas-led terrorist attack on Israel of October 7, 2023, and supports Israel's right to self-defense. It further condemns antisemitic and destructive protests within the United States. Ultimately, the resolution calls for an outcome that ensures Israel's survival, eliminates Hamas's ability to operate, and secures the release of all remaining hostages.

The Dismantling Double Dippers Act of 2025 prohibits federal employees from simultaneously holding two civil service jobs or receiving payment from a government contract while employed by the government, unless explicitly authorized. Violators face mandatory repayment of illegal earnings, potential criminal investigation by the Department of Justice, and agency disciplinary action. The OPM Inspector General is required to conduct annual audits across federal agencies to detect and report on these violations.

The Forced Abortion Prevention and Accountability Act establishes a new federal crime for knowingly forcing an abortion on a woman using drugs, carrying penalties up to 25 years in prison. This legislation also allows victims to file civil lawsuits seeking substantial damages, including compensation for physical and psychological injuries. The bill strictly defines terms like "abortion-inducing drug" and "informed consent" to ensure clear enforcement of these protections.

This resolution officially designates the week of October 5–11, 2025, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate the importance of religious education in the United States. It affirms that religious instruction is vital for developing moral and civic citizens, citing historical precedent and Supreme Court rulings that protect parental rights in education. Furthermore, the resolution calls upon states and territories to accommodate students who wish to be released from public school for religious instruction.

This resolution expresses support for designating the week of September 20 through September 27, 2025, as "National Estuaries Week." It recognizes the critical economic, ecological, and protective value of estuaries to the nation. The bill applauds ongoing efforts by federal, state, and local partners to study, protect, and restore these vital coastal environments.

This resolution expresses support for designating October 14, 2025, as the "National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk." It formally honors Kirk's legacy as a champion of free speech, civic education, and individual liberty through his work with Turning Point USA and his writing. The resolution encourages citizens and organizations nationwide to observe this day through activities promoting faith, liberty, and democracy.

The SHINE for Autumn Act of 2025 aims to significantly improve the national understanding and prevention of stillbirths. It authorizes federal grants to help states enhance stillbirth surveillance, data collection, and analysis, ensuring all collected data remains de-identified. Furthermore, the Act mandates the creation of clear federal guidelines for standardized data collection and the development of public educational materials regarding stillbirth risk factors.

The Emergency Pine Beetle Response Act of 2025 establishes emergency financial assistance for private forest owners and timber service businesses impacted by pine beetle outbreaks. This aid includes cost-share payments to cover restoration efforts and new emergency loan options specifically for nonindustrial private forest landowners. The bill also provides supplemental grants to state, Tribal, and local governments to aid in their response and recovery from these infestations.

The Equal Campus Access Act of 2025 ensures that public colleges receiving federal funding must grant religious student organizations the same rights, benefits, and privileges afforded to all other student groups. This prevents institutions from denying resources or penalizing religious groups based on their beliefs, practices, speech, leadership selection, or conduct standards. Essentially, the bill mandates equal treatment for all student organizations on campus to maintain federal funding eligibility.

The Freedom from Improper Regulation and Enforcement Act (FIRE Act) prohibits federal agencies from enacting or enforcing any rules that limit firearm magazine capacity. Furthermore, this Act voids all existing state and local laws that attempt to restrict, prohibit, or penalize individuals based on a firearm magazine's capacity. These provisions take effect 30 days after the bill is enacted into law.

This resolution formally condemns the assassination of Charlie Kirk and honors his life and legacy as a devoted husband, father, and founder of Turning Point USA. It recognizes his commitment to encouraging civil discourse on college campuses across the nation. The Senate also extends its deepest sympathies to his surviving family.

This resolution expresses support for designating September 11 through September 17, 2025, as "Patriot Week." It aims to encourage citizens to reflect on core American values, foundational documents, and influential historical figures. The week serves as an opportunity to remember the events of September 11th and renew appreciation for the nation's history and principles. The Senate encourages participation from all levels of government and the public to promote the study of U.S. history.

The Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2025 significantly updates federal efforts to combat harmful algal blooms (HABs) and hypoxia across all U.S. waters, including freshwater systems. The bill expands the scope of the interagency Task Force, mandates the creation of a five-year national Action Strategy for HABs, and enhances monitoring and forecasting capabilities. It also clarifies agency roles, assigning EPA new duties for freshwater blooms while tasking NOAA with marine and Great Lakes response, and establishes a new incubator program for control technologies.

The Protect Consumers from Reallocation Costs Act of 2025 prohibits the EPA from reassigning the renewable fuel obligations of small refineries that have received an exemption extension. This ensures that the obligated volume remains with the exempt refinery rather than being shifted to other obligated parties. Furthermore, the fuel produced by these exempt small refineries must still be counted when calculating a company's total production for compliance purposes.