Legislative Activity

This resolution officially honors the 67 victims of the tragic 2025 mid-air collision between an Army helicopter and an airliner over the Potomac River. It expresses deep sympathy for the families affected and commends the hundreds of agencies and first responders involved in the response and recovery efforts. Furthermore, the resolution commits to translating safety lessons from the incident into action to prevent future tragedies.

This resolution recognizes the significant achievements and contributions of the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter to U.S. national defense over the last 50 years. It honors the dedicated service and sacrifice of the Army aviators, maintainers, and support personnel who operate and sustain this vital aircraft. The resolution celebrates the Apache's enduring role in providing unmatched close air support and precision strike capabilities for the United States and its allies.

The Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act establishes a grant program to help rural hospitals improve their cybersecurity defenses through technology upgrades, training, and professional services. The bill also mandates the creation of a comprehensive cybersecurity workforce development strategy tailored for rural healthcare settings. Furthermore, it requires the development and distribution of free instructional materials to train hospital staff on fundamental cybersecurity practices. Implementation of this Act must utilize existing appropriated funds.

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.

This resolution commemorates the victims and heroes of the December 6, 2019, terrorist attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola. It officially designates December 6, 2025, as a day of remembrance for those killed and injured in the line of duty. The resolution honors the three fallen servicemembers and recognizes the heroic actions of first responders and military personnel. Finally, it condemns the attack and commends subsequent security enhancements at military installations.

This bill reauthorizes the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act, ensuring the continued collection and public release of historical civil rights cold case records. It clarifies that these records should be presumed available for public disclosure and allows for the reimbursement of state and local government costs associated with providing these documents. Furthermore, the legislation extends the tenure of the Review Board and removes certain privacy exemptions for older records.

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 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 National Strategy for Combating Scams Act of 2025 addresses the rising threat of scams, which cost consumers billions annually and increasingly involve advanced technologies like AI. This bill mandates the FBI to establish a federal working group to develop a comprehensive National Strategy for Combating Scams. The strategy must coordinate efforts across numerous federal agencies, define "scam," and outline plans for improved reporting, prevention, and cross-border cooperation.

The Inspector General Access Act of 2025 amends existing law to streamline investigations of Department of Justice personnel. Specifically, this bill removes a previous exception regarding certain types of allegations from the general investigation procedures governing the Inspector General. This change ensures that the Inspector General has broader authority to investigate all relevant matters concerning DOJ personnel.

The Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025 aims to strengthen domestic food security by repealing specific sections of a previous law (Public Law 11921). This repeal effectively reinstates the original statutes that were previously altered by those sections.

This Act establishes the Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Program, managed by the American Battle Monuments Commission. The program aims to identify Jewish servicemembers mistakenly buried under non-Jewish markers in overseas cemeteries. It authorizes funding for contracts with nonprofit organizations over ten years to help correct these historical errors and properly honor these fallen service members.

The Background Check Expansion Act mandates that nearly all private firearm transfers between unlicensed individuals must go through a licensed dealer to complete a federal background check. This legislation establishes a universal background check requirement for these transactions, with specific exceptions for family gifts and law enforcement transfers. The bill aims to close loopholes in existing firearm transfer laws while explicitly prohibiting the creation of a national firearms registry.

The 988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act of 2025 establishes an advisory committee to address challenges in transmitting precise location information with calls to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. This committee, composed of experts from telecommunications, public safety, and mental health sectors, will study policy, technical, and cost issues related to geolocation data. The committee must then report its findings and recommend legislative actions to Congress and the FCC within one year.

The ANCHOR for Military Families Act aims to significantly improve relocation support for service members and their families. It mandates that the Department of Defense provide comprehensive, standardized information on all available assistance programs, including education and housing resources, at least 45 days before a permanent change of station. This ensures military families are better informed and supported during transitions.

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.

The Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act directs the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a comprehensive study on essential products for the nation's critical infrastructure that are currently imported due to domestic supply constraints. This study must analyze the costs, benefits, and feasibility of manufacturing these identified products within the United States. The Secretary will then submit a report to Congress with findings and recommendations for boosting domestic production.

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 Keep SNAP and WIC Funded Act of 2025 ensures that essential nutrition programs, including SNAP and WIC, continue to provide benefits without interruption if full appropriations for the Department of Agriculture are not enacted for Fiscal Year 2026. This legislation immediately makes funds available to cover benefits and state operating costs during any funding lapse, retroactive to September 30, 2025. These special appropriations terminate once the standard FY 2026 funding bill is passed or by September 30, 2026.

The TREATS Act modifies existing law to expand access to medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders. Specifically, it allows a single telehealth evaluation to satisfy the prior in-person evaluation requirement for prescribing certain Schedule III, IV, or V controlled substances approved for addiction treatment. This change aims to improve the delivery of necessary therapy services via remote care.