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This bill expands the grounds for inadmissibility and deportation of non-citizens convicted of sex offenses, domestic violence, stalking, child abuse, or violations of protection orders.
Marsha Blackburn
Senator
TN
Marsha Blackburn
Senator
TN
The "Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act" amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to strengthen enforcement against non-citizens who commit violent crimes. It establishes new grounds for inadmissibility and deportation for individuals convicted of sex offenses, domestic violence, stalking, child abuse, and the violation of protection orders.
The Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2025 amends the Congressional Review Act to allow Congress to bundle and overturn multiple "midnight rules" issued during a presidential transition through a single joint resolution of disapproval.
Ron Johnson
Senator
WI
Ron Johnson
Senator
WI
The Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2025 streamlines the legislative process by allowing Congress to bundle multiple "midnight rules" issued during a presidential transition into a single joint resolution of disapproval. This measure simplifies the Congressional Review Act process, making it more efficient for lawmakers to overturn multiple end-of-term agency regulations simultaneously.
The Student Empowerment Act expands 529 education savings accounts to cover a broader range of K-12 expenses, including curriculum, tutoring, standardized testing, and homeschooling costs.
Ted Cruz
Senator
TX
Ted Cruz
Senator
TX
The Student Empowerment Act expands the use of 529 education savings accounts to cover a broader range of K-12 expenses, including curriculum, tutoring, standardized testing, and educational therapies. These expanded benefits apply to students enrolled in public, private, or religious schools, as well as those receiving a homeschool education.
This bill mandates that federal agencies assess and develop a national strategy to combat the use of social media and online platforms by transnational criminal organizations for illicit recruitment and illegal activities.
Mark Kelly
Senator
AZ
Mark Kelly
Senator
AZ
The Combating Cartels on Social Media Act of 2025 mandates a comprehensive federal assessment of how transnational criminal organizations utilize social media and digital platforms to recruit individuals for illicit activities. The bill directs the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, and the Department of State to develop and implement a national strategy to counter these recruitment efforts while prioritizing civil rights and privacy protections. This initiative aims to improve interagency coordination and international collaboration without granting new regulatory authorities or requiring additional federal funding.
The RED TAPE Act requires federal agencies to base all regulatory impact analyses exclusively on quantifiable monetary data and prohibits the consideration of non-monetized factors in the rulemaking process.
Joni Ernst
Senator
IA
Joni Ernst
Senator
IA
The RED TAPE Act requires federal agencies to base all regulatory impact and benefit-cost analyses exclusively on quantifiable, monetized data. By prohibiting the consideration of non-monetized factors, the bill aims to increase transparency and accountability in the rulemaking process. Additionally, it establishes a pathway for judicial review, allowing courts to invalidate rules that rely on unquantified justifications.
The FIND Act prohibits federal executive agencies from contracting with businesses that discriminate against the firearm and ammunition industries.
Steve Daines
Senator
MT
Steve Daines
Senator
MT
The Firearm Industry Non-Discrimination (FIND) Act prohibits federal executive agencies from contracting with businesses that discriminate against firearm entities or trade associations. Under this legislation, contractors must certify that they do not maintain policies that unfairly limit or refuse services to the firearm industry. Violations of these requirements may result in contract termination, suspension, or debarment.
The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act requires individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections and mandates that states verify citizenship status to maintain voter rolls.
Mike Lee
Senator
UT
Mike Lee
Senator
UT
The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. The bill mandates that states establish procedures to verify citizenship status, remove noncitizens from voter rolls, and share information with federal agencies to ensure election integrity. Additionally, it introduces criminal penalties for registering ineligible individuals and establishes a private right of action against election officials who fail to enforce these citizenship requirements.
This bill repeals Section 136 of the Clean Air Act and rescinds all unobligated funds previously allocated to the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.
Ted Cruz
Senator
TX
Ted Cruz
Senator
TX
The Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act seeks to eliminate Section 136 of the Clean Air Act, effectively repealing the associated greenhouse gas emissions charge. Additionally, the bill mandates the rescission of all unobligated funds previously allocated to the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.
This bill authorizes the awarding of Congressional Gold Medals to the 1980 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team in recognition of their historic "Miracle on Ice" victory.
Kevin Cramer
Senator
ND
Kevin Cramer
Senator
ND
The Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act authorizes the presentation of Congressional Gold Medals to the 1980 U.S. Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Team in recognition of their historic victory. This legislation honors the team’s extraordinary achievement, which served as a defining moment in American sports and a source of national inspiration during the Cold War. The medals will be permanently displayed at three prominent institutions dedicated to Olympic and hockey history.
This bill repeals the Corporate Transparency Act and its associated reporting requirements to eliminate federal oversight of beneficial ownership information.
Tommy Tuberville
Senator
AL
Tommy Tuberville
Senator
AL
The Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act seeks to eliminate the Corporate Transparency Act and its associated reporting requirements. By repealing these provisions and making necessary technical corrections to the U.S. Code, the bill aims to remove the federal mandates currently imposed on businesses regarding beneficial ownership disclosure.
Sarah’s Law mandates the detention of specific undocumented immigrants charged with crimes resulting in death or serious bodily injury and requires federal authorities to provide timely case updates to the victims or their families.
Joni Ernst
Senator
IA
Joni Ernst
Senator
IA
Sarah’s Law mandates the detention of specific undocumented or visa-violating immigrants who are charged with crimes resulting in death or serious bodily injury. Additionally, the bill requires U.S. immigration authorities to provide victims or their families with timely, ongoing updates regarding the offender's custody status and immigration proceedings.
The Thin Blue Line Act amends federal law to include the killing or targeting of law enforcement officers and first responders as an aggravating factor in death penalty cases.
Ted Cruz
Senator
TX
Ted Cruz
Senator
TX
The Thin Blue Line Act amends federal law to designate the killing or targeting of law enforcement officers and first responders as an aggravating factor in death penalty cases. This legislation ensures that crimes committed against these public servants while performing their official duties can be considered by a jury when determining sentencing.
Urges the NCAA to revoke its transgender student-athlete eligibility policy, advocating for a biological sex-based policy to protect women's sports and ensure fair athletic opportunities for female athletes. It calls on all sports governing bodies in the U.S. to protect women's sports for biological women and girls.
Marsha Blackburn
Senator
TN
Marsha Blackburn
Senator
TN
This resolution urges the NCAA to revoke its current transgender student-athlete eligibility policy, arguing it discriminates against female athletes. It calls for the NCAA to prevent transgender-identifying males from competing in women's sports and to require member conferences to adopt a biological sex-based policy. The resolution also asks all U.S. sports governing bodies to protect women's sports for biological women and girls.
Expresses support for the Geneva Consensus Declaration, which focuses on women's health, family values, and national sovereignty, while opposing abortion as an international right. Urges the U.S. to rejoin the declaration and uphold its principles.
Steve Daines
Senator
MT
Steve Daines
Senator
MT
This concurrent resolution expresses support for the Geneva Consensus Declaration, which promotes women's health, family values, and national sovereignty in lawmaking. It urges the U.S. to rejoin the declaration, affirming commitments to women's health, the dignity of life, and the family unit. The resolution aims to prevent international promotion of abortion and defend the rights of countries to enact policies aligned with these values. It also commits to ensuring that U.S. foreign policy does not include funding or lobbying for abortion.
This bill mandates the procurement and installation of a Benjamin Franklin statue within the United States Capitol by the end of 2026.
Christopher Coons
Senator
DE
Christopher Coons
Senator
DE
This bill directs the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to procure a statue of Benjamin Franklin for permanent display within the United States Capitol. The legislation mandates that the statue be acquired by the end of 2025 and installed in a public-accessible location by December 31, 2026.
This bill establishes new criminal penalties for hindering border enforcement operations and increases sentencing for the use of firearms in connection with alien smuggling crimes.
Joni Ernst
Senator
IA
Joni Ernst
Senator
IA
The Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act establishes new federal criminal penalties for individuals who assist in border-related crimes by monitoring law enforcement activities or damaging border security infrastructure. Additionally, the bill strengthens sentencing for alien smuggling by classifying it as a predicate offense for mandatory firearm-related penalties.
The Build the Wall Act of 2025 mandates the reallocation of unobligated COVID-19 relief funds to finance the construction and maintenance of physical barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border.
John Barrasso
Senator
WY
John Barrasso
Senator
WY
The Build the Wall Act of 2025 establishes a dedicated Treasury fund specifically for the construction and maintenance of physical barriers along the U.S. southern border. This legislation mandates the immediate reallocation of all unobligated Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to finance these border security efforts.
The America First Act restricts federal benefit eligibility, housing assistance, and tax credits for various categories of non-citizens while imposing funding penalties on sanctuary jurisdictions and organizations that support undocumented individuals.
Mike Lee
Senator
UT
Mike Lee
Senator
UT
The "America First Act" proposes comprehensive restrictions on federal benefit eligibility, health care, housing, and financial aid for various categories of non-citizens. The bill mandates stricter citizenship verification for public programs, reduces federal funding for sanctuary jurisdictions, and limits the use of federal grants by tax-exempt organizations to support certain non-citizen groups. Additionally, it adjusts tax credit requirements and prohibits FEMA from using funds for specific immigration-related assistance.
The Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025 establishes a national standard allowing individuals to carry concealed handguns across state lines, provided they meet their home state's legal requirements.
John Cornyn
Senator
TX
John Cornyn
Senator
TX
The Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025 establishes a national standard allowing individuals to carry concealed handguns across state lines, provided they are legally authorized to carry in their home state. Under this act, visitors must adhere to the host state’s operational laws regarding where and how firearms may be carried. The legislation preserves each state's authority to regulate its own internal permit-issuing processes while ensuring nationwide recognition of valid carry rights.
The DRAIN THE SWAMP Act mandates the relocation of at least 30% of Executive agency headquarters employees out of the Washington, D.C., area, reduces headquarters office space, and requires detailed employee information in budget justifications to Congress. This act prioritizes the disposal of buildings and the co-location of Executive agency headquarters in as few locations as possible.
Joni Ernst
Senator
IA
Joni Ernst
Senator
IA
The "DRAIN THE SWAMP Act" mandates the relocation of at least 30% of Executive agency headquarters employees out of the Washington, D.C., area, adjusting their pay to the new locality and eliminating full-time telework. It also requires agencies to reduce their headquarters office space by at least 30% and to include detailed employee location and telework data in budget submissions to Congress. This act takes precedence over any conflicting laws or agreements, and prevents lawsuits challenging actions taken under it.