Track James's sponsored bills, co-sponsored legislation, and voting record
This Act mandates the Secretary of Defense to report on the risks to the Global Positioning System (GPS) and outline plans for developing resilient backup positioning, navigation, and timing services.
Margaret Hassan
Senator
NH
Margaret Hassan
Senator
NH
The GPS Resiliency Report Act mandates the Secretary of Defense to submit a comprehensive report to Congress within one year detailing the risks to the Global Positioning System (GPS) and associated navigation services. This report must assess adversary capabilities, review current Department of Defense redundancy efforts, and evaluate the Space Force's plan to harden GPS satellites. Furthermore, the Act requires the development of a framework for a fully operational, ground-based backup system within 15 years.
This bill authorizes the creation and sale of commemorative coins for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games and the 2034 Salt Lake City Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games to help fund their hosting and legacy programs.
Alejandro Padilla
Senator
CA
Alejandro Padilla
Senator
CA
This Act authorizes the creation and sale of commemorative coins to celebrate the upcoming 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles and the 2034 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Salt Lake City. The Secretary of the Treasury is empowered to mint various denominations of gold, silver, and clad coins for each event, with designs reflecting American participation. A mandatory surcharge on each coin sold will directly fund the respective organizing committees for the Games and their legacy programs, provided the government recovers all minting costs first.
The SPIES Act eliminates the statute of limitations for prosecuting certain serious offenses related to espionage and unlawful procurement of citizenship used to aid foreign governments.
John Cornyn
Senator
TX
John Cornyn
Senator
TX
The Strengthening Prosecution Integrity for Espionage Statutes (SPIES) Act eliminates the statute of limitations for prosecuting serious offenses related to espionage and acting as an unregistered agent of a foreign government. This change allows the government to charge individuals at any time for these specific national security crimes. The bill also removes the statute of limitations for related immigration fraud committed to aid in espionage activities.
This Act prevents the government from classifying independent workers as employees solely based on the provision of portable or standard benefits.
Bill Cassidy
Senator
LA
Bill Cassidy
Senator
LA
The Unlocking Benefits for Independent Workers Act ensures that offering portable or standard employee benefits will not, by itself, cause a worker to be classified as an employee under federal law. This change allows companies to offer valuable benefits to independent workers without automatically triggering employee status for tax or labor purposes. The legislation aims to encourage the provision of portable benefits to the independent workforce.
This Act mandates the collection and public release of citizenship data in the decennial census, and requires that only U.S. citizens be counted for the purpose of apportioning congressional representatives and electoral votes starting with the 2030 count.
Bill Hagerty
Senator
TN
Bill Hagerty
Senator
TN
The Equal Representation Act mandates the inclusion of a citizenship question on the decennial census starting in 2030. It requires the public release of state-by-state citizenship data following the count. Crucially, this act stipulates that non-citizens will be excluded from the population totals used to determine congressional apportionment and electoral votes.
This Act significantly restructures the Intelligence Community by reforming the DNI's office, transferring key centers to the FBI and CIA, eliminating several offices, and restricting the use of intelligence funds for certain DEI programs and entities.
Tom Cotton
Senator
AR
Tom Cotton
Senator
AR
The Intelligence Community Efficiency and Effectiveness Act of 2025 enacts sweeping reforms across the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC). This legislation modifies the authorities of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), restructures key centers by transferring the National Counterintelligence and Security Center to the FBI, and renames the National Counterterrorism Center. Furthermore, the bill terminates the National Intelligence University, eliminates several offices and programs, restricts the use of National Intelligence Program funds for certain entities, and bans specific Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices within the IC.
This Act establishes the Intelligence Community Technology Bridge Fund to accelerate the transition of promising technologies from research to operational use by supporting small businesses and nontraditional contractors.
John Cornyn
Senator
TX
John Cornyn
Senator
TX
The Intelligence Community Technology Bridge Act of 2025 establishes a dedicated fund to accelerate the transition of promising technologies from research into operational use within the Intelligence Community (IC). This fund allows the IC to provide financial assistance, including grants or equity investments, to businesses and nonprofits developing mission-critical solutions. Priority for this funding will be given to small businesses and nontraditional defense contractors to broaden the supplier base.
The For Sale Act of 2025 mandates the closure and sale of six specified underutilized Federal buildings in D.C. to the highest domestic bidder, with proceeds going to fund the sale costs and reduce the national deficit.
Joni Ernst
Senator
IA
Joni Ernst
Senator
IA
The For Sale Act of 2025 mandates the closure and sale of six specified, underutilized Federal buildings in D.C. Federal agencies must vacate these properties within 18 months, after which the GSA will sell them at market value, specifically prohibiting sales to foreign persons or entities. Proceeds from the sales will first cover administrative costs before the remainder is deposited into the Treasury to reduce the national deficit. This process is fast-tracked by exempting the sales from several existing regulatory requirements.
This bill eases the tax burden on Intelligence Community employees by expanding moving expense deductions and excluding related reimbursements from taxable income following required relocations.
Tom Cotton
Senator
AR
Tom Cotton
Senator
AR
The Intelligence Community Workforce Agility Protection Act of 2025 aims to support intelligence community personnel by simplifying the tax treatment of required relocations. This bill allows intelligence community employees and appointees to utilize specific moving expense deductions when changing duty stations. Furthermore, it ensures that reimbursements for qualified moving expenses related to these official relocations are excluded from taxable income.
This resolution supports designating a week in June 2025 as "National Women's Sports Week" to celebrate the anniversary of Title IX and advocate for the protection of female-only athletic opportunities.
Joni Ernst
Senator
IA
Joni Ernst
Senator
IA
This resolution supports designating the week of June 23–29, 2025, as "National Women's Sports Week." The observance aims to celebrate the anniversary of Title IX and the significant growth of women's sports participation since its enactment. Furthermore, the resolution emphasizes the importance of protecting fair and safe athletic opportunities exclusively for female athletes. This week will honor the achievements of women in sports and promote equal access for all sexes.
This resolution condemns the rise in ideologically motivated attacks against Jewish individuals in the U.S., including the recent Boulder assault, and reaffirms the Senate's commitment to combating antisemitism and politically motivated violence.
Dave McCormick
Senator
PA
Dave McCormick
Senator
PA
This Senate resolution formally condemns the recent rise in ideologically motivated attacks against Jewish individuals and institutions across the United States, specifically citing the violent assault in Boulder, Colorado. It reaffirms the Senate's commitment to combating antisemitism and all forms of politically motivated violence. The resolution calls for thorough investigation and prosecution of such acts, upholding the right of all citizens to live without fear of religious or political intimidation.
This bill prohibits federal Medicaid and CHIP funding for specified gender transition procedures while defining sex based on biological reproductive capacity.
John Cornyn
Senator
TX
John Cornyn
Senator
TX
The Stop Funding Genital Mutilation Act prohibits the use of federal Medicaid and CHIP funds for specified gender transition procedures, including certain surgeries, cosmetic procedures, and hormone treatments intended to alter a person's body to not match their biological sex. The bill strictly defines "sex" as male or female based on biological determination. Exceptions to this funding ban exist for treating precocious puberty, medically verifiable disorders of sex development, and emergency situations following prior transition procedures.
This resolution designates June 6, 2025, as National Naloxone Awareness Day to promote education and access to the life-saving opioid overdose reversal drug.
Rick Scott
Senator
FL
Rick Scott
Senator
FL
This resolution designates June 6, 2025, as National Naloxone Awareness Day to combat the ongoing opioid crisis. It emphasizes the critical role of naloxone in reversing overdose deaths and calls for increased public education on its use. The bill encourages federal, state, and local entities to improve access to this life-saving medication.
This bill mandates detailed reporting and public transparency for federal payments while expanding data access across agencies to verify recipients and prevent improper government spending.
Joni Ernst
Senator
IA
Joni Ernst
Senator
IA
The Delivering On Government Efficiency in Spending Act mandates increased transparency by requiring federal agencies to report detailed information on all Treasury payments for public posting. It also enhances government integrity by granting the Treasury access to sensitive data, like new hire and tax records, to verify recipients and prevent improper payments. Furthermore, the bill requires agencies to verify bank account information before disbursing funds to ensure accuracy. These measures aim to improve oversight, reduce fraud, and increase accountability in federal spending.
This act establishes federal reimbursement for state and local government employee wages, including overtime, spent performing immigration enforcement functions under agreement with the federal government.
Ashley Moody
Senator
FL
Ashley Moody
Senator
FL
The RIPPLE Act of 2025 authorizes the Attorney General to reimburse state and local governments for the wages, including overtime, spent by their personnel performing immigration enforcement functions under federal agreements. This legislation establishes a mechanism for the federal government to financially support local jurisdictions that assist with immigration duties.
This Act mandates that any final World Health Organization pandemic preparedness treaty or agreement must receive the advice and consent of the U.S. Senate by a two-thirds majority vote to be binding on the United States.
Ron Johnson
Senator
WI
Ron Johnson
Senator
WI
This Act mandates that any final convention or agreement on pandemic preparedness resulting from the World Health Organization's (WHO) International Negotiating Body must be treated as a formal treaty. Consequently, the United States cannot adopt or implement such an agreement without receiving the "advice and consent" of the Senate. This ensures that the Senate has a final, two-thirds majority vote on any binding international health instrument negotiated by the WHO.
This Act mandates federal agencies to conduct comprehensive software inventories, develop modernization plans to consolidate licenses and reduce costs, and subjects these practices to GAO review.
Gary Peters
Senator
MI
Gary Peters
Senator
MI
The Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act mandates that federal agencies conduct comprehensive software inventories and develop detailed modernization plans to consolidate licenses and improve management. These assessments must detail software usage, contracts, and associated costs, with findings reported to key oversight bodies. The law aims to increase efficiency, reduce unnecessary spending, and ensure better governance over agency software assets without authorizing new appropriations.
The Combating Violent and Dangerous Crime Act revises federal statutes to strengthen penalties for bank robbery and vehicle crimes, clarify intent requirements for assaulting federal officers, create a new offense for distributing candy-flavored drugs to minors, and update the definition and jurisdiction for federal kidnapping.
Charles Grassley
Senator
IA
Charles Grassley
Senator
IA
The Combating Violent and Dangerous Crime Act revises federal statutes concerning several serious offenses. This bill strengthens penalties for bank robbery and motor vehicle crimes, while also clarifying the intent required to convict individuals who assault federal officers. Furthermore, it establishes a new federal crime targeting the distribution of controlled substances disguised as candy or drinks to minors.
This resolution formally establishes an annual "Life Month" to affirm the inherent value of all human life, especially the unborn, and to encourage legislative action and support for life-affirming resources.
Ted Cruz
Senator
TX
Ted Cruz
Senator
TX
This resolution formally declares the nation's foundational belief in the inherent right to life for every human being, including the unborn. It recognizes the Supreme Court's decision to return authority over life protection laws to the people and their elected officials. Furthermore, the bill establishes an annual "Life Month" to commend organizations supporting life and urge lawmakers to enact protections for the unborn.
The RESTORE Act aims to improve access to and research on restorative reproductive medicine and fertility awareness methods while protecting healthcare providers who opt out of Assisted Reproductive Technology.
Cindy Hyde-Smith
Senator
MS
Cindy Hyde-Smith
Senator
MS
The RESTORE Act aims to improve reproductive health outcomes by promoting restorative reproductive medicine and fertility education as alternatives to Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). It mandates federal reviews of current infertility standards of care, expands research into conditions like endometriosis and PCOS, and protects healthcare providers who object to participating in ART. Furthermore, the bill seeks to modernize medical coding and reimbursement to better support providers offering comprehensive, restorative treatments.