Legislative Activity

This resolution designates September 2026 as "National Child Awareness Month" to highlight the vital role of youth-serving organizations and charities across the United States. It recognizes the essential contributions these groups make toward the health, education, and well-being of children, particularly those facing significant challenges. By promoting this month-long focus, the bill encourages nationwide support for initiatives that foster a brighter future for America’s youth.

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.

The Ballots by Election Day Act establishes a nationwide requirement that all absentee and mail-in ballots for federal elections must be received by election officials no later than the close of polls on Election Day. This mandate, which takes effect in 2027, prohibits the tabulation of late-arriving ballots while maintaining existing exceptions for military and overseas voters.

The Military Chaplains Modernization Act of 2026 updates and clarifies the leadership structure, duties, and responsibilities of the Chaplain Corps across the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The bill strengthens protections for chaplains to perform their duties in accordance with their sincerely held religious beliefs and the tenets of their endorsing organizations, free from censorship or retaliation. Additionally, it establishes clear legal standards for the chaplaincy and ensures that military leadership provides the necessary support for chaplains to fulfill their spiritual mission for service members.

The "Recover COVID Unemployment Fraud in Banks Act" establishes a federal task force to coordinate with states and financial institutions to identify and recover improperly paid pandemic unemployment funds. Additionally, the bill extends the statute of limitations to 10 years for criminal prosecutions and civil enforcement actions related to pandemic unemployment fraud.

The Training Rural Law Enforcement Officers Act of 2026 expands federal grant eligibility to allow accredited nonprofits and state entities to provide free, specialized training to small and rural law enforcement agencies. By streamlining access and allowing localities to pool resources, the bill ensures departments with limited staff can easily obtain critical training in areas like de-escalation, officer wellness, and incident response.

The Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026 establishes automatic, 14-day continuing appropriations to prevent federal operations from halting when regular funding lapses. This mechanism funds programs at the previous rate until Congress enacts a full budget or continuing resolution. The bill also imposes strict limitations on official travel and congressional business during these funding gaps. Finally, it classifies the costs of this Act as discretionary spending subject to existing budget enforcement rules.

This Senate resolution expresses the sense of the Senate commending public servants for their dedication and service to the United States. It specifically supports designating May 3 through May 9, 2026, as Public Service Recognition Week to honor federal, state, and local government employees and uniformed services members. The resolution recognizes their indispensable role in strengthening the nation and calls upon the public to acknowledge their contributions.

This resolution officially congratulates the University of Oklahoma women's gymnastics team for securing their eighth NCAA National Championship title in 2026. It recognizes their outstanding performance throughout the season, including securing the SEC regular season title and earning multiple individual honors. The bill celebrates the team's dedication and success.

The Citizenship Documented License (CDL) Act amends the REAL ID Act to mandate that all federally-recognized driver's licenses and IDs must indicate the holder's U.S. citizenship status. Furthermore, it establishes stricter federal recognition requirements for Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDLs). These new CDL requirements mandate verification of lawful status for specific categories of non-citizens, including lawful permanent residents and holders of E-2, H-1B, or H-2B visas.

This resolution honors the life, legacy, and accomplishments of the late Carlos Ray "Chuck" Norris. It recognizes his service in the Air Force, his championship martial arts career, and his iconic roles in film and television. The bill also acknowledges his charitable work, the creation of his martial art style, and his many honors.

This bill mandates that Medicare Part D prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage plans must include lower-cost generic drugs and biosimilars on their formularies starting in 2028. It requires plans to offer lower cost-sharing, such as reduced copayments or coinsurance, for these required generic and biosimilar options. Furthermore, plans cannot impose more restrictive access requirements on these lower-cost alternatives than on their brand-name counterparts.

The Retirement Annuity Supplement Clarity Act clarifies how court orders divide federal employee retirement benefits, specifically mandating that the annuity supplement must be included in any division unless explicitly excluded by the court order. This change applies to future supplement payments and provides a one-time retroactive payment to certain annuitants who previously had their supplement included in a division. Furthermore, the bill waives repayment of certain past overpayments resulting from excluding the supplement.

This resolution commemorates the 250th anniversary of the historic 1776 declaration of a national day of humiliation, fasting, and prayer. Additionally, it establishes the third Friday in May of each year as a National Day of Prayer and Fasting for the United States.

The Stop Unemployment Fraud Act strengthens the integrity of the unemployment insurance system by mandating stricter identity verification and data-matching procedures to prevent improper payments. The bill prohibits reliance on self-attestation for eligibility, establishes rigorous federal work-search requirements, and provides states with new tools and funding to modernize fraud detection. These measures aim to ensure benefits are distributed accurately while holding states accountable for program compliance.

This resolution strongly condemns the Government of Iran for its violent suppression of peaceful protests and widespread human rights abuses against its citizens. It highlights the regime's use of deadly force, internet blackouts, and severe persecution in response to demonstrations sparked by economic hardship. The resolution commends the courage of the Iranian people and calls for free and fair elections.

This resolution formally congratulates the Oklahoma State University men's cross country team for winning the 2025 NCAA Division I National Championship. It recognizes the team's outstanding season, which also included victories at the Big 12 and NCAA Midwest Regional Championships. The bill honors the dedication of the athletes and Head Coach Dave Smith for bringing excitement to the university and its fans.

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 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.