Legislative Activity

This resolution designates 2026 as "The Year of The Power of Nurses" to commemorate the 130th anniversary of the American Nurses Association. The designation serves to honor the vital contributions nurses make to the health and well-being of the nation.

This Act requires the Secretary of State to annually determine whether Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices (HKETOs) deserve their current privileges and immunities. If the Secretary finds they do not, the offices must terminate operations within 180 days, subject to Congressional review. Furthermore, the bill places new restrictions on U.S. government contracting with HKETOs and limits the promotion of Hong Kong as an autonomous entity if it lacks sufficient autonomy from China.

This bill, the Protecting Taxpayers from Risky Investments in Venezuela Act, prohibits the use of any federal funds to finance, support, or subsidize the development or maintenance of Venezuela's oil and petroleum infrastructure. It ensures taxpayer money is not used to back risky investments in the Venezuelan oil sector. Furthermore, the Secretary of State must submit an annual report to Congress detailing compliance with this prohibition.

This resolution directs the Architect of the Capitol to temporarily display a plaque honoring the law enforcement officers who responded on January 6, 2021, in a public area of the Senate wing. This temporary placement will last until the plaque can be moved to its permanent location on the western front of the U.S. Capitol building.

This resolution commemorates the 30th anniversary of normalized diplomatic relations between the United States and Vietnam, recognizing the significant progress made since 1995. It honors the contributions of the Vietnamese-American community and reaffirms the U.S. commitment to ongoing war legacy programs. The resolution celebrates the current Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and expresses intent to deepen cooperation across trade, defense, and regional security.

This resolution strongly denounces the horrors of authoritarianism, recognizing its historical tendency to dismantle democracy and cause significant societal harm. It affirms the foundational principles of the U.S. Constitution, such as the separation of powers, as essential safeguards against tyranny. The document concludes by opposing the implementation of authoritarian policies within the United States.

This Act expands federal assistance available after wildfires to include environmental remediation efforts alongside traditional fire suppression. It authorizes debris removal from both public and private lands following eligible fires, even without a major disaster declaration. Furthermore, the bill allows the EPA to deploy resources to help states manage hazardous waste and substances during post-fire cleanup.

The FAAN Act establishes a new grant program to support nursing schools in addressing critical workforce shortages and modernizing education. These funds aim to increase faculty and student capacity, enhance preparedness for public health emergencies, and improve educational infrastructure. Priority is given to schools serving medically underserved, rural, or minority-serving areas.

The Change Corruption Act prohibits the United States from featuring the likeness of any living or currently serving President on its currency. This measure aims to prevent undue influence or self-promotion by sitting or recent Presidents on national coinage.

This bill, the Prohibiting Unauthorized Military Action in Venezuela Act of 2025, strictly prohibits the use of U.S. military funds for hostilities against Venezuela. Any military action must be specifically authorized by a new law passed by Congress or authorized consistent with the War Powers Resolution. The Act maintains exceptions for self-defense or defense of U.S. personnel, as well as for humanitarian aid and certain counternarcotics operations.

The Research for Environmental Uses and Sustainable Economies Act of 2025 (REUSE Act of 2025) mandates the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator to produce a comprehensive report on reuse and refill systems. This report must detail the feasibility and best practices for implementing these systems across various sectors, such as food service and consumer goods. The evaluation will cover system scalability, equitable distribution, job creation, economic impacts, and necessary support structures.

This Act mandates that U.S. representatives at major international financial institutions must actively oppose financing for new fossil fuel capacity and promote clean energy transitions. It requires the Treasury to reduce U.S. contributions to these institutions dollar-for-dollar based on the amount they finance fossil fuel activities. Furthermore, the bill prohibits U.S. foreign assistance from supporting any activity related to fossil fuels.

This Senate resolution urges the Department of Agriculture to immediately use its contingency funds and interchange authority to ensure the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is fully financed. The Senate asserts the administration has a legal obligation to use these existing resources to support millions of vulnerable Americans through November. This measure expresses a position and does not enact new law.

The United States-Taiwan Partnership in the Americas Act affirms the U.S. commitment to supporting Latin American and Caribbean nations that maintain diplomatic ties with Taiwan. The bill directs the State Department to monitor and counter coercive economic influence and pressure tactics by the People's Republic of China aimed at severing these relationships. Furthermore, it mandates increased coordination between the U.S. and Taiwan regarding development and engagement in the Western Hemisphere.

This resolution condemns the Government of the People's Republic of China for engaging in transnational repression against individuals residing in the United States. It specifically denounces the PRC's coordinated campaign to surveil, harass, and coerce dissidents, activists, and ethnic minorities. The Senate affirms that these extraterritorial actions violate U.S. sovereignty and the rights of all individuals to live without foreign intimidation.

This Senate resolution strongly reaffirms the unwavering commitment to the First Amendment, emphasizing that freedom of speech and the press are essential foundations of American democracy. It explicitly warns against government officials using regulatory power to coerce or censor protected speech, citing key Supreme Court precedents. Furthermore, the resolution directs federal agencies, including the FCC, to uphold these constitutional rights and condemns any threats or violence against those exercising free expression.

This resolution officially designates September 20, 2025, as National LGBTQ+ Servicemembers and Veterans Day to honor their service and contributions. It formally acknowledges the long history of discrimination and harm caused by past military policies against LGBTQ+ individuals. Furthermore, the resolution urges the VA and DoD to take corrective action, including restoring benefits and ensuring full access to earned healthcare, such as gender-affirming care.

This resolution calls on the President to formally recognize a demilitarized State of Palestine alongside a secure State of Israel, consistent with international law and the two-state solution. It outlines historical context and current obstacles, urging an end to settlement expansion and violence from all sides. Ultimately, the bill seeks to advance a negotiated peace that ensures security for Israel and self-determination for Palestinians.

This resolution supports the designation of September 19, 2025, as "National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day" to recognize the tens of thousands of families affected by stillbirth. It celebrates the passage of the Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2024, which aims to increase federal funding for stillbirth prevention research. Furthermore, the resolution urges the President to issue a proclamation encouraging national observance and action to reduce stillbirth rates.

The Patients Over Profit Act (POP Act) prohibits entities from simultaneously owning or controlling both a health insurance issuer and certain healthcare providers under Medicare. This aims to prevent conflicts of interest arising from vertical integration in healthcare delivery and payment. Violators will be required to divest one of the assets and may face legal action, including the forfeiture of illegally earned revenue. The law specifically restricts Medicare Advantage and Part D organizations from contracting with entities that violate this new common ownership ban.