Legislative Activity

This joint resolution seeks to disapprove the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025, which was enacted by the D.C. Council. By disapproving this action, Congress would prevent the temporary tax amendments from taking effect in the District of Columbia.

Tyler's Law mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a comprehensive study on the frequency, costs, and impacts of fentanyl testing in hospital emergency departments. Following the study, the Secretary must issue guidance addressing whether routine fentanyl testing for overdose patients is advisable. This aims to improve overdose care by informing best practices for emergency department drug screening.

This resolution honors the life, achievements, and legacy of former Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell. It recognizes his distinguished service in the Air Force, his Olympic athletic career, and his historic tenure in the U.S. Congress. The resolution specifically highlights his landmark legislative accomplishments, including establishing the National Museum of the American Indian. The Senate expresses its sorrow and will recess as a mark of respect for his memory.

The Fraud Accountability Act makes fraud a deportable offense for non-citizens, regardless of the loss threshold. This legislation also mandates detention for non-citizens convicted of these fraud crimes. Furthermore, it establishes a process for the automatic revocation of citizenship for naturalized citizens convicted of certain serious crimes, including fraud.

This resolution commends the successful execution of Operation Absolute Resolve, which resulted in the capture and transport of Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores to the U.S. to face federal charges. It praises the operation for its precision, lack of American casualties, and its role in promoting liberty and democratic transition in Venezuela. The bill further recognizes the action's positive impact on regional stability in Latin America.

This bill, the "Stop Illegal Aliens Drunk Driving Act," amends immigration law to classify certain drunk driving offenses resulting in death or serious injury as an aggravated felony for non-citizens. Conviction of this new aggravated felony would make an alien inadmissible to the United States. These changes apply immediately upon enactment, even for prior convictions that trigger the new inadmissibility rules.

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.

The Indian Buffalo Management Act aims to strengthen the government-to-government relationship by promoting the capacity of Indian Tribes to manage and restore buffalo herds on Indian land. It directs the Secretary of the Interior to provide support, technical assistance, and surplus buffalo from federal lands to Tribes for cultural, subsistence, and economic purposes. The Act emphasizes Tribal involvement in decision-making and explicitly protects existing treaty rights.

The Native American Seeds Act of 2025 directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish a program to collect, produce, and preserve Native American seeds in consultation with Indian Tribes. This legislation mandates the development of seed banks and nurseries to support these culturally significant seeds. Furthermore, the Act requires collaboration with Tribes to identify and protect these seeds while ensuring the confidentiality of sensitive Tribal information.

The Back the Blue Act of 2025 establishes new federal crimes and harsher penalties for killing or assaulting law enforcement officers and other public safety officials. The bill also creates specific aggravating factors for the federal death penalty in such cases and places new restrictions on federal habeas corpus relief for related state convictions. Finally, it expands federal protections allowing active and retired law enforcement officers to carry firearms in various federal locations.

This resolution officially designates November 20, 2025, as "National Rural Health Day." It recognizes the unique healthcare challenges faced by rural communities, including provider shortages and hospital vulnerability. The Senate expresses support for rural health providers and commits to advancing policies that improve healthcare access and affordability in these areas.

The Hospital Adoption Education Act of 2025 directs the Department of Health and Human Services to develop and distribute nationwide educational resources to improve understanding of adoption sensitivities among healthcare providers. This bill establishes programs to educate hospital and birthing center staff on best practices for interacting with prospective birth mothers and adoptive families. The Secretary must consult with an expert committee and provide grants for non-directive adoption education to improve care for families pursuing adoption.

The Halo Act establishes new federal criminal penalties for individuals who obstruct immigration enforcement activities. Specifically, it prohibits knowingly approaching or remaining near a federal immigration enforcement officer after being warned, threatening the officer with physical harm, or harassing the officer while they are performing a lawful duty. Violators of this new offense could face fines or imprisonment for up to five years.

This bill mandates the Secretaries of HUD and Agriculture to withdraw their recent final determination on energy efficiency standards for federally financed housing. It prohibits the implementation of these withdrawn standards or any substantially similar ones across HUD, USDA, and VA programs. Furthermore, the legislation restricts the Federal Housing Finance Agency from finalizing new energy efficiency rules and requires consideration of existing state-level energy codes.

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.

This resolution officially recognizes November as National Native American Heritage Month. It celebrates the rich cultures, histories, and significant contributions of Native Americans to the United States across various fields. The resolution also reaffirms the government's commitment to tribal self-governance and the government-to-government relationship with Indian Tribes.

This bill proposes the repeal of two existing pieces of legislation concerning Syria: the Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2003 and the Syria Human Rights Accountability Act of 2012. In essence, this legislation seeks to remove existing sanctions and accountability measures imposed upon Syria by these prior acts.

This Act establishes a new supply fee, paid by Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage plans to long-term care pharmacies for specified prescriptions dispensed in 2026 and 2027. The legislation mandates that the Secretary subsidize the plans for these fees and requires a GAO study on the economic sustainability of these pharmacies. The goal is to ensure continued patient access to essential long-term care pharmacy services.

This resolution officially designates the week of November 3 through November 7, 2025, as National Veterans Small Business Week. It recognizes the significant contributions of the over 1.65 million veteran-owned small businesses to the U.S. economy. The bill supports creating a business-friendly environment and expresses appreciation for veterans' continued service through entrepreneurship.