Legislative Activity

This resolution mandates the withholding of pay for all Senators during any period of a government shutdown. Once the shutdown ends, the Secretary of the Senate must promptly release all previously withheld compensation to the Senators. This rule is set to take effect after the November 2026 general election.

This Act amends the charter for the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association to modernize its governance structure. It grants the corporation's bylaws greater authority to define membership, board composition, and officer procedures. The bill also imposes strict financial restrictions, prohibiting political activity and stock issuance, while removing the requirement for the principal office to be located in the District of Columbia.

This resolution officially commends Centenary College of Louisiana as it celebrates its bicentennial anniversary. It recognizes the college as the oldest institution of higher learning in Louisiana and honors its long history and significant contributions to education in the state and nation. The resolution also acknowledges the college's ongoing economic and cultural impact on Northwest Louisiana.

This bill provides fiscal year 2026 appropriations for the Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of the Interior's water programs, the Department of Energy, and several independent agencies. It allocates billions for water infrastructure, western water management, energy research, and nuclear safety oversight. The legislation also imposes strict rules on how these agencies can transfer funds and manage their operations to ensure congressional spending directives are followed.

The **SPEED Act** (Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act) reforms the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to streamline the environmental review process for federal agency actions. It clarifies NEPA as a procedural statute, limits the scope of reviewable environmental effects, and establishes strict timelines for agency decisions. Furthermore, the bill imposes significant limitations on judicial review, setting narrow standards for courts to overturn agency compliance with procedural requirements.

The Greenlighting Growth Act modifies financial reporting requirements for emerging growth companies during their initial public offerings and exchange registrations. Specifically, it reduces the need for these companies to present historical financial statements from acquired companies or their own prior periods. This aims to streamline the process for emerging companies going public or listing on an exchange.

The Protecting Our Courts from Foreign Manipulation Act of 2025 mandates strict transparency regarding foreign funding in U.S. civil litigation. It requires parties to disclose any financial interest held by foreign persons, states, or sovereign wealth funds contingent on a case's outcome. Furthermore, the bill explicitly prohibits using funds directly sourced from a foreign state or sovereign wealth fund for third-party litigation funding. The Attorney General must also submit annual reports to Congress detailing foreign litigation funding activities in federal courts.

The Stuck On Hold Act mandates that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) implement an automated system on all covered customer service lines to inform callers of their expected wait time. If the wait exceeds 10 minutes, the system must offer an automatic callback option. Furthermore, the VA is required to issue guidance aimed at reducing average wait times to 10 minutes or less.

This resolution mandates a reduction in the annual pay rate for Senators if a government shutdown occurs. Specifically, Senators will lose one day's pay for every 24-hour period a shutdown is active during a pay period. This pay reduction mechanism is set to take effect after the November 2026 general Federal election, with any earlier withheld funds being returned to Senators.

This Act, the Ideologically Motivated Violence Accountability Act, establishes the victim's actual or perceived political or religious beliefs as a new aggravating factor for imposing the death penalty in federal cases. It targets violence intended to intimidate or silence individuals based on their lawful beliefs. The bill also mandates adjustments to federal sentencing guidelines to reflect this new aggravating factor.

The Paychecks for Patriots Act of 2025 ensures that all members of the Armed Forces receive their pay and allowances for Fiscal Year 2026, even if standard appropriations bills have not yet been enacted. This automatic funding mechanism guarantees continuous compensation for active duty and reserve service members. The authority remains in effect until a specific law is passed to fund these military personnel costs.

The Pay the People Act ensures that federal employees, military service members, and essential contractors continue to receive their regular pay and benefits automatically if Congress fails to pass full-year or interim continuing appropriations. This automatic funding is drawn from the Treasury and ceases once standard appropriations are enacted. The bill is designed to prevent government shutdowns from disrupting essential personnel compensation.

The Withhold Member Pay During Shutdowns Act mandates that Members of Congress will not receive pay for any day a government shutdown is in effect. This pay reduction will be calculated based on the number of shutdown days within a pay period. For shutdowns occurring before November 2026, the withheld pay will be held in escrow until that date to comply with constitutional requirements.

The STREAMLINE Act updates federal regulations to modernize anti-money laundering reporting requirements. It significantly raises the cash transaction reporting threshold from $\$10,000$ to $\$30,000$ and adjusts thresholds for Suspicious Activity Reports. Furthermore, the bill mandates that these reporting thresholds be reviewed and adjusted every five years to account for inflation. The Treasury Department is also required to review and streamline existing reporting forms and processes.

This Act extends the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) until 2027 and directs the U.S. Trade Representative to develop a strategy for future bilateral trade agreements with beneficiary nations. Additionally, Title II mandates a comprehensive review of the U.S.-South Africa relationship, requiring the President to report on whether South Africa's actions harm U.S. national security interests. This section also calls for a classified report identifying South African officials eligible for sanctions.

The NFIP Extension Act temporarily reauthorizes the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). This legislation extends the program's funding and operational authority from its current expiration date until November 21, 2025. The bill ensures continuous coverage by pushing back key deadlines within the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968.

The NFIP Extension Act temporarily reauthorizes the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). This legislation extends the program's funding authorization and overall expiration date from September 30, 2023, to September 30, 2026. The bill ensures continuous operation of federal flood insurance programs for three additional years.

This resolution urges the Executive Branch and G7/EU leaders to seize frozen Russian sovereign assets under their jurisdiction. These seized assets should then be disbursed to Ukraine in regular tranches of at least $10 billion per month until fully expended. The action is justified by documenting Russia's extensive war crimes and the massive financial cost of its invasion.

The Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act aims to reduce erroneous government payments by improving data sharing between the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Do Not Pay working system. This legislation mandates the SSA to share relevant information to prevent improper benefits and recover mistaken payments, provided clear evidence of death is established. The bill also outlines procedures for correcting records if an individual is wrongly marked as deceased.

The District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act eliminates the existing Judicial Nomination Commission responsible for recommending judicial candidates. This act grants the President of the United States the authority to directly nominate candidates for D.C. judicial positions, including chief judges. Consequently, the process for filling judicial vacancies in the District of Columbia is fundamentally changed.