Legislative Activity

The Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act aims to immediately improve financial and healthcare access for individuals diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. This legislation eliminates the standard five-month waiting period for Social Security disability insurance benefits. Furthermore, it waives the 24-month waiting period required before these patients become eligible for Medicare coverage.

The Keeping All Students Safe Act prohibits dangerous restraint and seclusion practices in federally funded schools and educational programs. It establishes strict national standards for when physical restraint is permitted, mandates comprehensive staff training, and empowers parents with immediate notification rights and the ability to sue for violations. Furthermore, the bill requires states to submit plans, publicly report data on restraint incidents, and utilize federal grants to implement preventative, evidence-based safety strategies.

The Honor Our Promise to Veterans Act of 2025 is a comprehensive legislative package designed to improve the quality, transparency, and accessibility of veteran healthcare. The bill overhauls the VA’s community care system with stricter oversight and appointment deadlines, while simultaneously strengthening internal operations through enhanced staffing, recruitment, and education initiatives. Additionally, it establishes a long-term framework for modernizing VA infrastructure to ensure facilities are better equipped to meet the evolving needs of all veterans.

The International Human Rights Defense Act of 2025 establishes a permanent program within the Department of State, led by a dedicated Special Envoy, to protect and promote the human rights of LGBTQI people globally. This bill mandates the creation of a comprehensive U.S. Global Strategy to address international discrimination and violence against this community. Furthermore, it authorizes foreign assistance to support local organizations and requires detailed reporting on LGBTQI human rights abuses in annual State Department reports.

The REPAIR Infrastructure Act establishes and funds the Restoring Essential Public Access and Improving Resilient Infrastructure program through 2031, dedicating $3 billion annually for planning and capital construction grants. This legislation significantly updates selection criteria to prioritize projects that redress historic barriers, promote equitable access, and involve robust community participation. Crucially, the Act prohibits the use of these funds for expanding the number of travel lanes on existing highways. Furthermore, it expands eligibility for REPAIR projects across numerous existing federal transportation grant programs.

The Commitment to Aid Workers Act establishes a Special Envoy for Humanitarian Aid Workers within the State Department to advocate for aid worker security and investigate incidents involving aid workers on U.S.-supported missions. The bill also amends existing law to prohibit certain U.S. security assistance to countries that unlawfully kill or fatally injure humanitarian aid workers. Furthermore, it mandates the creation of an independent inquiry group to assess the death or detention of aid workers and requires regular reporting to Congress on security challenges and coordination efforts.

The Domestic Organic Investment Act of 2025 establishes a new program within the USDA to strengthen the domestic supply chain for certified organic products. This program will provide grants to eligible U.S. entities for projects that expand storage, processing, and distribution capacity. The goal is to modernize infrastructure and improve the ability of domestic producers to compete in the organic market.

This bill authorizes $74 million in U.S. funding for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. Congress finds that UNFPA is essential for global sexual and reproductive health, preventing maternal deaths, and combating gender-based violence worldwide. The legislation affirms that supporting UNFPA is a strategic U.S. foreign policy priority that advances global health and stability.

This resolution honors the extraordinary life, leadership, and enduring legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall. It recognizes her groundbreaking scientific contributions to primatology and her tireless global advocacy for wildlife conservation and environmental education. The resolution pays tribute to her dedication to protecting chimpanzees and inspiring humanity to live in greater harmony with the natural world.

This bill, the AGRITOURISM Act, establishes an Agritourism Advisor within the USDA to promote and encourage agritourism activities nationwide. It recognizes the significant financial, educational, and cultural benefits that agritourism provides to rural communities and their agricultural enterprises. The Advisor will coordinate efforts within the USDA and with external partners to share best practices and improve access to federal resources for these businesses.

The Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act seeks to establish comprehensive federal labor protections for domestic workers, including nannies, caregivers, and housekeepers. It mandates key standards such as overtime pay, earned sick leave, written work agreements, and fair scheduling practices. The bill also creates a standards board to recommend future workplace improvements and includes funding mechanisms to help states cover the costs of extending these protections to Medicaid-funded in-home care providers. Ultimately, this legislation aims to increase job security, predictability, and legal recourse for this historically excluded workforce.

This resolution strongly condemns white supremacy, hate, and antisemitism, specifically targeting the promotion of these dangerous ideologies by Nick Fuentes. It further condemns Tucker Carlson and Kevin Roberts for platforming and defending Fuentes's documented antisemitic and Holocaust-denying statements. The resolution affirms the nation's commitment to fighting antisemitism and urges all leaders to reject these hateful views.

The Right to Read Act of 2025 aims to strengthen literacy and information access by defining and supporting "effective school libraries" staffed by certified librarians. It amends federal education law to require states and districts to ensure equitable access to these libraries, culturally diverse materials, and evidence-based reading instruction for all students. The bill also authorizes new funding for literacy programs and establishes national data collection on school library resources. Finally, it provides liability protections for school staff acting on established right-to-read policies and affirms students' First Amendment rights within school libraries.

The Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act establishes a $500 million program administered by the Secretary of Agriculture to provide financial assistance to commercial farmers whose land or water is contaminated by PFAS from sludge or septage. This program offers aid such as income replacement, testing costs, and business diversification support to help farmers restore their operations. The Act also directs the Secretary to create a grant program for states, territories, and tribes to address contamination and prioritize funding for direct farmer assistance. Finally, it establishes a task force to evaluate integrating PFAS response across all Department of Agriculture programs.

The Hastening Arms Limitations Talks (HALT) Act of 2025 establishes a U.S. policy to lead international negotiations toward a comprehensive and verifiable global nuclear freeze on testing, production, and deployment of nuclear weapons. The bill outlines specific goals, including resuming inspections, negotiating future arms control agreements, and pursuing a Fissile Material Treaty. Furthermore, it prohibits the use of federal funds for nuclear test explosions beginning in fiscal year 2026 unless specific conditions regarding stockpile reporting and Congressional approval are met.

This resolution strongly condemns the pardon of former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, detailing his extensive involvement in a major drug-trafficking conspiracy. It outlines how Hernández used his presidential power to facilitate the smuggling of hundreds of tons of cocaine into the U.S. while protecting criminal associates. The resolution asserts that the pardon undermines the rule of law and damages U.S. credibility in combating international drug trafficking.

The Restoring Patient Protections and Affordability Act of 2025 aims to strengthen the Affordable Care Act marketplaces by extending financial assistance and lengthening enrollment periods to keep coverage affordable. It also increases transparency by requiring insurers to notify enrollees of key coverage changes and establishes new rules to simplify enrollment and stabilize market costs. Overall, the bill seeks to increase health insurance accessibility and provide greater financial predictability for consumers.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from any hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been explicitly authorized by Congress. It affirms Congress's constitutional authority to declare war and mandates expedited procedures for considering this measure. The resolution ensures that any ongoing military action against Venezuela ceases unless Congress provides a specific authorization for the use of force.

This resolution strongly condemns the Government of Iran for its ongoing, state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i religious minority. It highlights decades of systematic human rights abuses, including imprisonment, job discrimination, and violence against Baha'is. The resolution urges the Iranian government to immediately release all religious prisoners and reverse discriminatory policies. Furthermore, it calls on the U.S. President and Secretary of State to condemn these actions and utilize existing authorities to impose sanctions on responsible Iranian officials.

This bill establishes the **Temporary Immigration Judge Integrity Act** to authorize the Attorney General to appoint highly qualified individuals as temporary immigration judges for limited terms. These temporary judges will have the same authority as permanent judges but will be subject to rigorous oversight and mandatory training requirements. The legislation emphasizes that these temporary appointments are not intended to replace the need for permanent immigration judges.