Legislative Activity

This resolution designates February 3-7, 2025, as "National School Counseling Week" to recognize the vital role school counselors play in students' academic, social, and emotional development. It aims to raise awareness of the challenges students face and the importance of adequately supporting school counseling programs. The resolution encourages Americans to participate in events that highlight the importance of school counselors in helping students succeed.

The Build Housing with Care Act of 2025 establishes a competitive grant program through the Department of Housing and Urban Development to integrate child care services into affordable housing developments. By funding the construction, renovation, and operation of co-location facilities, the Act aims to increase access to child care, particularly in underserved "child care deserts." Additionally, the bill mandates a comprehensive study to evaluate the intersection of housing and child care affordability for public housing residents.

The PSA Screening for HIM Act mandates that group and individual health insurance plans provide coverage for prostate cancer screenings without cost-sharing for high-risk men aged 40 and older. By removing financial barriers for African-American men and those with a family history of the disease, this legislation aims to improve early detection and survival rates.

The Smarter Weather Forecasting for Water Management, Farming, and Ranching Act of 2025 directs NOAA to establish pilot projects aimed at improving subseasonal to seasonal precipitation forecasting. By focusing on the unique needs of western water management and nationwide agriculture, these initiatives seek to enhance operational modeling and climate data accuracy. The five-year program leverages partnerships with academic institutions to provide more reliable weather insights for critical resource management.

The Coordinated Federal Response to Extreme Heat Act of 2025 establishes a government-wide interagency committee to develop a unified strategy for mitigating heat-related health risks. The bill also creates the National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS) within NOAA to improve data collection, forecasting, and public access to actionable heat-health information. Together, these measures aim to enhance national preparedness and resilience against the growing dangers of extreme heat.

This resolution expresses disapproval of any pardons granted to individuals convicted of assaulting Capitol Police officers. It serves as a formal condemnation of such pardons.

The Global Health, Empowerment and Rights (Global HER) Act ensures that foreign nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) remain eligible for U.S. foreign assistance regardless of the legal health services or advocacy they provide using their own non-U.S. funds. By overriding restrictive policies, the bill protects the autonomy of these organizations to deliver comprehensive care and engage in advocacy, provided their activities comply with local laws and would be legal if performed in the United States.

This resolution authorizes the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate to organize quarterly blood donation drives during the 119th Congress. The Sergeant at Arms will determine the dates, locations, and partnering organizations for these drives, in consultation with the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. This aims to facilitate regular opportunities for blood donations within the Senate community.

This resolution emphasizes the importance of the Department of Health and Human Services' role in providing timely and accurate health information to the public. It recognizes the value of resources like the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report and the Health Alert Network in protecting public health. The resolution expresses the Senate's belief that Americans should have continuous access to this vital information.

This resolution expresses the Senate's view that the U.S. should remain committed to the Paris Agreement, support policies at all levels of government to reduce global warming pollution, and encourage actions by businesses, investors, and individuals to combat climate change. It recognizes the economic benefits of clean energy investments and the need for collective efforts to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement.

The WEATHER Act of 2025 establishes a new, streamlined federal index insurance policy designed to protect agricultural producers from income losses caused by extreme weather events. This initiative mandates the development of accessible, data-driven coverage available nationwide, with a specific focus on reducing paperwork and supporting small-scale and underserved farmers. The bill also requires the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to conduct research and stakeholder consultations to ensure the program effectively addresses modern climate-related agricultural threats.

This resolution supports the recognition of January as "Muslim-American Heritage Month" to honor the heritage, culture, and contributions of Muslim Americans to the United States. It acknowledges their diverse backgrounds, contributions to various sectors, and the discrimination many have faced. The resolution encourages public celebration of Muslim-American achievements and contributions to the country.

The United States-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act aims to reduce double taxation for residents of Taiwan and the U.S. by lowering withholding rates on cross-border income and establishing clear tax residency rules. Additionally, the bill authorizes the President to negotiate a formal tax agreement with Taiwan, ensuring congressional oversight and public transparency throughout the process. This legislation seeks to boost bilateral trade and investment while ensuring reciprocal tax benefits for both nations.

The Neighbors Not Enemies Act seeks to repeal the Alien Enemies Act, a law that currently grants the President broad authority to apprehend, restrain, or remove non-citizens based on their nationality during times of declared war or foreign threat. This legislation aims to eliminate these executive powers to ensure the protection of non-citizens from discriminatory detention and removal.

The Cleaner Air Spaces Act of 2025 establishes an EPA grant program to help communities protect themselves from the health risks of wildland fire smoke. This initiative provides funding to state, local, and Tribal agencies to establish public clean air centers and distribute free, high-quality air filtration units to vulnerable, low-income households.

The FAIR Act proposes a 3.3% pay increase for federal civilian and wage-grade employees for the 2026 calendar year. Additionally, the bill mandates a 1% increase in locality pay adjustments for federal civilian employees.

The Disaster Housing Reform for American Families Act establishes a five-year pilot program to expedite the construction of manufactured and modular homes as temporary housing for disaster survivors. This legislation also authorizes financial assistance to help disaster-affected families cover closing costs when purchasing homes through federal mortgage programs. Additionally, the bill provides a framework for transitioning these temporary structures into permanent affordable housing once the disaster recovery period concludes.

The Wildland Firefighters Congressional Gold Medal Act honors the courage, sacrifice, and essential service of the nation’s wildland firefighters. This legislation authorizes the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to be awarded collectively to these frontline responders in recognition of their dedication to protecting our communities and natural resources. The medal will be housed at the National Interagency Fire Center, with bronze duplicates made available for public purchase.

The Saving the Civil Service Act protects the merit-based federal hiring system by placing strict limits on the ability of agencies to move civil service positions into the excepted service. It requires employee consent for job transfers, caps the number of positions that can be reclassified during a presidential term, and mandates annual reporting to Congress. These measures ensure that federal employment remains grounded in professional standards rather than political appointments.

The Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act authorizes the presentation of Congressional Gold Medals to the 1980 U.S. Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Team in recognition of their historic victory. This legislation honors the team’s extraordinary achievement, which served as a defining moment in American sports and a source of national inspiration during the Cold War. The medals will be permanently displayed at three prominent institutions dedicated to Olympic and hockey history.