Legislative Activity

This bill officially designates the United States Postal Service facility at 201 West Oklahoma Avenue in Guthrie, Oklahoma, as the "Oscar J. Upham Post Office." This change ensures that all federal records and documents will use the new name for this specific location.

This Act, the Conscience Protections for Medical Residents Act, amends Medicare rules to prohibit residency programs from requiring participation in abortion training. Programs that mandate abortion training or discriminate against residents who opt out or refuse to participate will no longer qualify as "approved" under Medicare. This ensures medical residents are not forced to perform, assist, or refer for abortions as a condition of their training.

This bill, the CIPZIP Act of 2025, establishes a seven-year pilot program allowing state, local, or Tribal governments to fund the costs associated with changing ZIP Code boundaries. If the Postal Service denies a request solely due to cost, it must notify the government and allow them the opportunity to cover those expenses. The Postal Regulatory Commission will report annually on the program's activity.

This bill mandates that the United States Postal Service establish a single, unique ZIP Code for the Oklahoma communities of Hochatown and North Enid. This designation must be completed within 270 days of the Act becoming law.

This Act establishes a new supply fee, paid by Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage plans to long-term care pharmacies for specified prescriptions dispensed in 2026 and 2027. The legislation mandates that the Secretary subsidize the plans for these fees and requires a GAO study on the economic sustainability of these pharmacies. The goal is to ensure continued patient access to essential long-term care pharmacy services.

The Competitive Bidding Relief Act temporarily maintains existing Medicare payment rates for durable medical equipment (DMEPOS) in areas not subject to competitive bidding. This legislation specifically mandates the use of a current transition rule for non-rural areas until the end of 2025. Furthermore, it delays the implementation of a new, potentially disruptive payment regulation until January 1, 2026.

This resolution designates September 2025 as "National Child Awareness Month" to promote awareness of charities and youth-serving organizations across the United States. It recognizes the critical contributions these groups make to the future of the nation by supporting children and youth. The month serves to highlight the needs of all young people, especially those facing vulnerable circumstances.

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.

This resolution authorizes the Senate Majority Leader to bundle up to 15 non-high-level presidential nominations for consideration together, or "en bloc." This procedural change allows the Senate to expedite the confirmation process for these appointments by treating the group as a single item for debate and voting. The bundled nominations must all originate from the same Senate committee.

The Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2025 establishes an automatic, 14-day continuing funding mechanism to keep federal programs operational if Congress fails to pass a full budget by the start of the fiscal year. This automatic funding continues in two-week increments until a final budget is enacted, while simultaneously imposing strict travel and procedural limitations on Congress and federal employees during these lapses. The Act is designed to prevent government shutdowns by ensuring continuity of essential services while incentivizing timely budget passage.

The Guidance Clarity Act of 2025 mandates that all federal agencies include a prominent "Guidance Clarity Statement" in every new guidance document they issue. This statement must explicitly inform the public that the document does not have the force of law and only serves to clarify existing requirements. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is tasked with issuing implementation guidance within 90 days of the Act's enactment.

This resolution officially congratulates the Oklahoma City Thunder on winning the 2025 NBA Finals, recognizing their dominant 68-win season and historic achievement. It specifically honors MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and celebrates the team's significance to the community. The Senate commends the players and staff for their dedication and the excitement they bring to fans across Oklahoma and the nation.

The Small Nonprofit Retirement Security Act of 2025 modifies existing retirement plan startup and auto-enrollment tax credits for tax-exempt organizations. This legislation allows eligible small non-profits to claim these credits directly against their Social Security payroll tax obligations. The goal is to make it easier for small tax-exempt employers to afford and establish retirement plans for their employees.

The Border Patrol Supervisors Retention Act aims to improve retention by expanding eligibility for higher rates of regularly scheduled overtime pay. This legislation extends the special overtime rules currently applied to GS-12 Border Patrol agents to cover agents at grades GS-13, GS-14, and GS-15. The bill ensures that supervisors in these higher pay grades receive enhanced overtime compensation.

This resolution officially congratulates the Oklahoma State University men's golf team for winning the 2025 NCAA Division I Men's Golf National Championship. It recognizes the team's hard work, dedication, and historic 12th national title. The resolution also commends the players, coaches, and the excitement this victory brings to the university and the state.

This resolution formally condemns the recent surge in antisemitic attacks across the United States, citing specific tragedies in Washington, D.C., and Boulder, Colorado. It acknowledges the widespread celebration of this violence online and highlights alarming statistics showing the dramatic increase in religiously motivated hate crimes against Jewish Americans. Ultimately, the Senate reaffirms its commitment to fighting antisemitism as a threat to American democracy.

This Act establishes the **Historic Greenwood District-Black Wall Street National Monument** within the National Park System to preserve and interpret the history of the district and the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. The Secretary of the Interior is tasked with acquiring necessary land and developing a management plan for the Monument. An 11-member Advisory Commission, heavily weighted toward descendants of 1921 residents, will be created to advise the Secretary on the Monument's development and management for a period of ten years.

This bill, the Border Drone Threat Assessment Act, mandates a comprehensive one-year threat assessment by the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security regarding the use of unmanned aircraft systems (drones) near U.S. international borders. The assessment must detail malign actors, their methods, current U.S. detection and defense capabilities, and privacy considerations. Following the assessment, a detailed report and subsequent briefing must be delivered to Congress outlining the threats and recommending any necessary legal or resource changes to counter them effectively.

The Conscience Protection Act of 2025 aims to strengthen protections for healthcare entities and individuals who object to participating in specific medical procedures, such as abortion, based on moral or religious beliefs. It prohibits discrimination against providers who refuse such services and significantly bolsters enforcement mechanisms within the Department of Health and Human Services. Furthermore, the Act explicitly grants individuals and affected parties the right to file private lawsuits seeking damages when these conscience protections are violated.

The Regulatory Accountability Act fundamentally overhauls federal rulemaking procedures to increase transparency, require rigorous cost-benefit analysis for major rules, and mandate public access to supporting data. It establishes new definitions for agency guidance and significantly structures public comment periods, including special provisions for major economic rules. Furthermore, the Act limits judicial review of certain agency decisions and institutes a mandatory post-promulgation review framework for major regulations.