Legislative Activity

This proposed constitutional amendment would eliminate immunity from criminal prosecution for federal officials, including the President, based on their official duties. It also explicitly prohibits the President from issuing a self-pardon for any federal crimes. If ratified, these changes would take effect immediately.

This resolution expresses support for designating May 16, 2025, as the "National Day of Light." It aims to recognize the critical role of light-based technologies, such as lasers and fiber optics, in modern innovation, medicine, and communication. The designation also encourages educational institutions to hold events celebrating these vital scientific advancements.

This bill directs the Architect of the Capitol to install a permanent honorific plaque on the western front of the U.S. Capitol. The plaque will list the names of all law enforcement officers who responded to the violence at the Capitol on January 6, 2021. This honors officers from the U.S. Capitol Police, D.C. Metropolitan Police, and other responding Federal, State, and local agencies.

This bill establishes two distinct federal grant programs to improve education through innovation. Title I focuses on funding the *development and rigorous testing* of new teaching and learning models by researchers and organizations. Title II provides funding to states to encourage the *early adoption and expansion* of proven innovative models at the local school district level, prioritizing high-poverty areas. Ultimately, the legislation aims to drive educational improvement by funding both the creation and the implementation of promising new methods.

This bill officially designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 216 Cumberland Street in Rochester, New York, as the "Minister Franklin Florence Memorial Post Office." All official government records and documents will reflect this new name moving forward.

The Pell Grant Flexibility Act updates the Higher Education Act to better support students with disabilities. This bill allows eligible students with disabilities to be treated as full-time for Pell Grant calculation purposes, even with a reduced course load. This change ensures they can receive a higher grant amount based on full-time status, provided they meet a minimum credit threshold.

The **SCREENS for Cancer Act of 2025** seeks to reauthorize and update the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP). This legislation expands the program's focus to include cancer prevention and aims to reduce health disparities in screening access. The bill authorizes $235 million annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 and mandates a GAO study on program eligibility and service trends.

This resolution formally recognizes Sjögren's disease as a serious, systemic autoimmune condition affecting millions of Americans. It calls for increased federal research to better understand its causes, develop new treatments, and improve diagnostic methods. Furthermore, the bill supports efforts to accurately track the patient population and raise awareness among healthcare providers nationwide.

The Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act establishes a federal civil right of action allowing victims to sue those who share non-consensual, intimate digital depictions (deepfakes) of them, providing for significant monetary damages and court orders. Additionally, the bill creates a new federal crime for sharing or threatening to share such images with intent to harass or cause harm, carrying penalties up to ten years in prison for serious offenses. The law strictly defines consent and intimate depictions, while offering limited liability protections to online service providers who cooperate in removing the content.

The DELIVER Act of 2025 increases the standard mileage rate for delivering meals to elderly, disabled, frail, and at-risk individuals. This adjustment aligns the rate with the standard mileage rate used for business and medical expenses, providing volunteers with increased reimbursement for their services. This change aims to encourage volunteer engagement and support programs that deliver meals to vulnerable populations.

This resolution designates March 3, 2025, as "National Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Day" to raise awareness about this aggressive form of the disease. It highlights the disproportionate impact of triple-negative breast cancer on specific communities and calls for urgent action to eradicate it.

The Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Research and Education Act of 2025 aims to improve outcomes for individuals with triple-negative breast cancer by expanding research, increasing public education, and informing healthcare providers about the disease, particularly its prevalence and risk factors among minority women. The Act directs the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to expand and coordinate research programs, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to develop and distribute public information, and the Health Resources and Services Administration to inform healthcare providers. It authorizes appropriations for these activities from fiscal years 2026-2031.

The Sergeant Gary Beikirch Medal of Honor Act removes existing restrictions that prevent Medal of Honor recipients from receiving their special pension concurrently with other veterans' benefits. This legislation ensures that these distinguished heroes can receive both forms of compensation simultaneously.

The "National Museum of Play Recognition Act" officially designates the Margaret Woodbury Strong Museum in Rochester, New York, as the National Museum of Play. This recognizes the museum's dedication to exploring the significance of play. The designation does not entail federal funding or inclusion in the National Park System.