Legislative Activity

This resolution formally condemns the assassination of Charlie Kirk and honors his life and legacy as a devoted husband, father, and founder of Turning Point USA. It recognizes his commitment to encouraging civil discourse on college campuses across the nation. The Senate also extends its deepest sympathies to his surviving family.

The University of Utah Research Park Act officially confirms that the University's use of approximately 593.54 acres of specific land in Salt Lake City as a research park is a valid public purpose. This confirmation aligns with the original 1970 agreement with the Secretary of the Interior and the requirements of the Act of June 14, 1926. The bill also validates other related university uses on this land under the same historical framework.

The Protect Consumers from Reallocation Costs Act of 2025 prohibits the EPA from reassigning the renewable fuel obligations of small refineries that have received an exemption extension. This ensures that the obligated volume remains with the exempt refinery rather than being shifted to other obligated parties. Furthermore, the fuel produced by these exempt small refineries must still be counted when calculating a company's total production for compliance purposes.

The Department of War Restoration Act of 2025 officially renames the Department of Defense to the Department of War. This legislation also changes the title of the head of the department from the Secretary of Defense to the Secretary of War. All existing laws and documents referencing the former names will be updated to reflect these new titles.

The Protecting American Jobs Act fundamentally restructures the National Labor Relations Act by shifting enforcement power away from the NLRB's administrative process. This bill limits the Board's rulemaking authority and replaces unfair labor practice complaints with direct civil actions filed in federal court. Consequently, the NLRB's role is narrowed primarily to investigation, requiring it to update all existing regulations to conform to these changes.

This bill, the Restoring Executive Power To Appoint United States Attorneys Act of 2025, modifies the process for filling vacancies in U.S. Attorney positions. It ensures that an officially appointed and qualified U.S. Attorney, nominated by the President, is required to permanently fill a vacant role. This clarifies that temporary appointments will only last until the President's chosen successor is fully confirmed and ready to serve.

The Safeguarding American Tourism Act adjusts existing maritime laws, primarily exempting very large passenger vessels (800+ berths) from certain requirements under the Passenger Vessel Safety Act and the Jones Act regarding crewing and citizenship. Additionally, the bill clarifies the discretionary authority of officers regarding temporary landing permits for alien crewmen. This legislation ensures that these exemptions do not override other applicable U.S. laws governing coastwise trade.

The Protecting Jobs in American Ports Act updates regulations governing which passenger vessels can operate between U.S. ports. This change clarifies that a ship can qualify for coastwise endorsement even if it makes a stop at a foreign port, provided the itinerary connects U.S. locations where coastwise laws apply. The bill aims to modernize rules for domestic passenger travel while ensuring compliance with all other applicable U.S. laws.

The Open America's Ports Act significantly reforms maritime regulations by repealing domestic requirements under the Passenger Vessel Safety Act (PVSA). This legislation creates specific exemptions to the Jones Act requirements for vessels transporting passengers between U.S. ports, even if the itinerary includes a foreign stop. The bill also adjusts citizenship and crew requirements for these specified passenger vessels. Finally, it includes conforming amendments to ensure consistency across related maritime laws.

This bill establishes an expedited process for Congress to disapprove of emergency legislation enacted by the District of Columbia Council. Under this measure, most D.C. emergency laws will be paused for ninety days upon enactment, allowing Congress time to review and potentially reject them. Only emergency acts immediately transmitted to Congress by the D.C. Council Chairman will take immediate effect.

This joint resolution expresses the disapproval of Congress regarding a temporary amendment passed by the D.C. Council concerning open meeting rules. Specifically, it rejects the "Open Meetings Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2025." By passing this resolution, Congress prevents the D.C. temporary rule change from taking effect.

The Restoring Equal Opportunity Act seeks to eliminate the use of "disparate-impact liability" in federal law. This bill specifically prohibits lawsuits claiming employment or housing discrimination based on disparate impact, meaning challenges against seemingly neutral policies that disproportionately harm protected groups are no longer permitted. Furthermore, the Act nullifies specific prior Presidential approvals of regulations related to the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

The Not A Trusted Organization Act (NATO Act) declares that U.S. membership in NATO is no longer in the national interest due to changes in European security and disproportionate U.S. contributions. This bill mandates the President to formally begin the process of withdrawing the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty within 30 days of enactment. Furthermore, it prohibits the use of any federal funds for contributions to NATO's common budgets or investment programs.

The Allied Burden Sharing Report Act requires the Secretary of Defense to submit an annual, unclassified report to Congress detailing allied defense spending and contributions. This report must specify each covered nation's defense budget as both a dollar amount and a percentage of its GDP. The goal is to ensure transparency regarding allied commitments to shared global defense efforts against major competitors.

The NATO Burden Sharing Report Act requires the Secretary of Defense to submit an annual, detailed report to Congress regarding allied contributions to collective defense. This report must outline each NATO member's defense spending, operational commitments, and industrial capacity. The goal is to ensure all allies are meeting their fair share of security responsibilities as threats evolve.

The Open America's Waters Act aims to modernize U.S. maritime law by repealing outdated restrictions on which vessels can engage in coastwise trade. This legislation simplifies the requirements for obtaining coastwise endorsements for vessels operating in U.S. waters. The Coast Guard is mandated to issue new regulations within 90 days to ensure all newly eligible vessels meet current safety and security standards. Overall, the Act cleans up numerous specific references and repeals the section detailing the loss of trade privileges.

This resolution supports designating June as "Fidelity Month" to encourage the United States to rededicate itself to the core values of faith, family, and patriotism. Congress believes these traditional values are essential for national cohesion and addressing current societal challenges. The designation serves as an annual call for citizens to recommit to these foundational bonds.

This resolution formally condemns former FBI Director James B. Comey for allegedly inciting violence against President Donald J. Trump through a social media post. Congress views this action as a dangerous threat to the President's security while abroad. Furthermore, the resolution demands investigations into Comey's actions and urges that he be permanently barred from future federal employment.

This joint resolution expresses Congress's intent to disapprove and nullify the Federal Trade Commission's recently finalized "Negative Option Rule." The rule specifically targeted automatic subscription renewal practices that charge consumers unless they actively cancel. By invoking the Congressional Review Act, this resolution ensures the FTC's new regulation will have no legal effect.

The Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act streamlines the regulatory pathway for biosimilar biological products by simplifying application requirements and clarifying the criteria for automatic interchangeability. This legislation sets a specific transition date after enactment to determine when newly licensed biosimilars are deemed interchangeable with their reference products. Furthermore, it protects existing exclusivity periods and mandates the Secretary to update all relevant FDA guidance documents within 18 months.