Legislative Activity

This resolution supports designating 2026 as the "International Year of the Woman Farmer." It recognizes the vital and critical role women play in agriculture both in the United States and globally. The designation aims to honor their contributions to food systems and encourage future participation in the agricultural workforce.

This act establishes the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule to be created by the Architect of the Capitol. Its contents will be jointly selected by the four top congressional leaders and must be made of durable materials. The capsule will be sealed and buried in the Capitol Visitor Center, scheduled to be opened on July 4, 2276.

This joint resolution seeks to disapprove and nullify a specific rule issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs concerning "Reproductive Health Services." If enacted, this resolution would prevent the VA's September 2025 rule from having any legal force or effect.

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.

This concurrent resolution marks the 15th anniversary of the tragic January 8, 2011, Tucson, Arizona shooting. It honors the six lives lost and recognizes the survivors, including former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, for their courage and advocacy. The resolution also commends the community's resilience and reaffirms Congress's commitment to civility and preventing gun violence.

The COLAs Don’t Count Act of 2026 amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to exclude specific supplementary payments made under Section 1616(a) of the Social Security Act from being counted as income for SNAP eligibility and benefit calculations. This change aims to ensure these payments do not negatively impact a household's federal nutrition assistance. The Act is set to take effect on October 1, 2027.

This resolution observes the one-year anniversary of the devastating 2025 Southern California wildfires, which resulted in significant loss of life, property destruction, and displacement. It honors the victims and commends the thousands of emergency personnel who bravely fought the unprecedented fires. Finally, the resolution affirms the commitment to supporting the ongoing recovery and rebuilding efforts in the affected communities.

This act prohibits the use of any federal funds to pay legal settlements to individuals convicted of assaulting a law enforcement officer during the January 6, 2021, Capitol breach. This ban specifically applies to settlements covering alleged harm suffered by the individual during the events or during their subsequent prosecution.

The Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025 extends critical funding programs for counties containing federal lands through fiscal year 2026. This legislation ensures the continuation of secure payments and resource advisory committee authorities established under the original 2000 Act. It also streamlines payment elections for fiscal years 2024 and 2025 by carrying over the previous year's choice. Finally, the bill includes technical corrections to improve the administration of these rural support programs.

This bill proposes to rename the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in San Jose, California. The renaming honors Corporal Patrick D. Tillman, a San Jose native, former NFL player, and decorated Army Ranger killed in action in Afghanistan. The legislation officially designates the facility as the "Corporal Patrick D. Tillman VA Clinic."

This joint resolution expresses Congress's disapproval of a recent rule issued by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) concerning adherence to the text of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). By invoking the Congressional Review Act, this resolution immediately nullifies the proposed HHS policy. Consequently, the new rule regarding APA adherence will have no legal effect.

This resolution formally recognizes that unaddressed climate change poses a severe threat to national and global financial stability through increased extreme weather events and resulting insurance market collapse. It acknowledges expert warnings that these impacts could lead to massive economic losses and systemic financial risk. The Senate declares that an early, orderly transition to a low-carbon economy is necessary to avoid catastrophic financial shocks.

This resolution formally acknowledges that climate change, driven by fossil fuel emissions, is a scientifically proven reality. It asserts that the evidence supporting climate change is robust and has been established over decades of research.

This resolution recognizes that renewable energy facilities are the cheapest to operate, while reliance on fossil fuel plants drives up wholesale electricity prices. It formally acknowledges that using the lowest-cost power sources first is standard practice in electricity markets. The bill highlights that increasing demand met by higher-cost fossil fuels directly leads to higher consumer prices.

This resolution formally recognizes that exposure to particulate matter pollution is a significant public health threat, causing serious conditions like heart attacks, asthma, and strokes. The bill highlights that fossil fuel combustion is a major source of this pollution, disproportionately affecting millions, including many children. Ultimately, the Senate affirms the need for the EPA to maintain and enforce strong national standards to protect public health from these airborne particles.

This Act, titled the "States' Right to Regulate AI Act," prohibits the use of federal funds to implement or enforce a specific Executive Order concerning a national policy framework for Artificial Intelligence. Essentially, it prevents the federal government from using its money to enforce that particular AI regulation order.

The Schedules That Work Act aims to provide employees, particularly those in retail, food service, and warehouse sectors, with greater stability and predictability in their work hours. It grants employees the right to request schedule changes for caregiving, education, or other needs, and requires employers to discuss these requests in good faith. Furthermore, the Act mandates advance notice of schedules, predictability pay for last-minute changes, and a minimum rest period between shifts.

This resolution formally recognizes the direct link between climate change and the dramatic, ongoing increase in U.S. property insurance premiums. It highlights that soaring annual insured losses from natural disasters are driving up costs for homeowners nationwide. The resolution asserts that failing to address climate change will further exacerbate housing affordability issues.

This resolution formally acknowledges the accelerated rise in sea levels driven by human-caused climate change. It further declares that the United States must achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 at the latest.