Legislative Activity

This concurrent resolution authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony honoring the United States Army Rangers Veterans of World War II with the Congressional Gold Medal. The ceremony is scheduled for June 26, 2025, and physical preparations will be managed by the Architect of the Capitol.

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow taxpayers to exclude capital gains from the sale of farmland to qualified farmers if the gains are reinvested in an individual retirement plan within 60 days. It sets conditions for what qualifies as farmland and a qualified farmer, and it imposes taxes if the land is later sold or used for non-farming purposes within 10 years. The bill also adjusts contribution limits to individual retirement plans to accommodate the reinvested capital gains and includes provisions to prevent double benefits and address involuntary conversions or like-kind exchanges.

This resolution appoints specific senators to serve on the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library. The appointments include Senators McConnell, Fischer, and Hagerty to the Joint Committee on Printing, with Senators Padilla and Merkley also appointed. Senators McConnell, Fischer, and Hyde-Smith are appointed to the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library, along with Senators Padilla and Klobuchar.

This resolution authorizes specific amounts of funding for various Senate committees to cover expenses related to their operations, personnel, and investigations from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2027. It sets limits on expenditures for each committee, including allocations for consultants and staff training. The resolution also allows committees to utilize services from other government agencies and establishes a special reserve fund to address unforeseen financial needs.

The "Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2025" changes the appointment process for the Director of the Bureau of Prisons. Going forward, the President will appoint the Director with Senate approval, similar to other high-ranking officials in the Department of Justice, for a single 10-year term. The Director will report directly to the Attorney General.

The CAREER Act of 2025 reauthorizes and modifies key grant programs aimed at supporting individuals recovering from substance use disorders through workforce development and recovery housing. It extends funding for treatment, recovery, and workforce support grants, allowing funds to be used for transportation services and prioritizing data collection on employment outcomes. The act also reauthorizes the Recovery Housing Pilot Program, updating data collection methods and extending the program through 2030 to provide stable housing for individuals in recovery.

The White Oak Resiliency Act of 2025 aims to restore and enhance white oak populations and habitats across the United States through collaborative efforts between federal, state, private, and non-governmental organizations. This act establishes the White Oak Restoration Initiative Coalition, pilot programs within the Forest Service and Department of Interior, and a grant program to support white oak regeneration and research. It also addresses white oak tree nursery shortages and promotes research into the species' resilience and preservation. Ultimately, this act seeks to ensure the long-term health and sustainability of white oak ecosystems.

This resolution authorizes the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate to organize quarterly blood donation drives during the 119th Congress. The Sergeant at Arms will determine the dates, locations, and partnering organizations for these drives, in consultation with the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. This aims to facilitate regular opportunities for blood donations within the Senate community.