Legislative Activity

This bill reauthorizes and extends federal funding for monitoring, assessing, and researching the Great Lakes Basin. Specifically, it extends the authorization for these critical activities from 2025 to 2030. This ensures continued support for the health and management of the Great Lakes fishery.

The Strengthening Support for American Manufacturing Act mandates a comprehensive one-year study by the Secretary of Commerce to review and streamline the Department's programs related to critical supply chain resilience and manufacturing innovation. This review must identify responsible offices, assess their effectiveness, and propose recommendations to eliminate overlaps and improve coordination across federal agencies. The final report, developed with the National Academy of Public Administration, will then be submitted to Congress along with legislative suggestions.

The Military and Federal Employee Protection Act ensures that federal employees, military members, and covered contractors receive their full standard compensation for work performed or time furloughed during a lapse in government appropriations occurring after September 30, 2025. This bill appropriates necessary funds for agencies to make these retroactive payments. Payments must be made promptly, generally within seven days of enactment for furloughed individuals. This legislation guarantees that no covered individual loses pay due to a government shutdown during the specified period.

This bill, the Counter-UAS Authority Extension Act, extends the existing authority for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) to detect, track, and stop dangerous unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Specifically, it pushes the expiration date for these counter-UAS powers from September 30, 2025, to September 30, 2028. This ensures federal agencies maintain their current legal framework for addressing drone threats for an additional three years.

The Youth Prevention and Recovery Reauthorization Act of 2025 updates and extends the existing Youth Prevention and Recovery program through Fiscal Year 2030. This bill expands eligibility for grants to include consortia of local educational agencies and refines the focus to target youth at increased risk for substance misuse. It also adds a requirement for grantees to submit sustainability plans for post-grant activities.

This resolution formally recognizes the 250th anniversary of the United States Postal Service, acknowledging its vital role in American history and infrastructure since 1775. Congress celebrates the USPS for connecting communities and commerce across the nation for two and a half centuries. The resolution honors current and past postal employees and encourages the public to celebrate this historic milestone.

The Extending Expired Cybersecurity Authorities Act ensures the continuation of vital cybersecurity information sharing between the government and private industry. This bill extends the authority for sharing cyber threat information for an additional ten years, pushing the expiration date from 2025 to 2035. Furthermore, it retroactively applies this extension to prevent any lapse in coverage and officially renames the program to the "Protecting America from Cyber Threats Act."

The Great Lakes Mass Marking Program Act of 2025 establishes a dedicated federal program within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to enhance science-based fisheries management in the Great Lakes. This initiative authorizes funding to systematically mass-mark hatchery-stocked fish to accurately assess stocking effectiveness and the impact of management strategies. The collected data will be shared with Federal, State, and Tribal partners to support restoration goals and sustain the region's vital fisheries economy.

This resolution expresses support for designating September 11 through September 17, 2025, as "Patriot Week." It aims to encourage citizens to reflect on core American values, foundational documents, and influential historical figures. The week serves as an opportunity to remember the events of September 11th and renew appreciation for the nation's history and principles. The Senate encourages participation from all levels of government and the public to promote the study of U.S. history.

The Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress Sunset Act officially terminates the Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress. It replaces the committee with a new annual reporting requirement for the Director of the Center for Legislative Archives regarding the management and preservation of Congressional records. Furthermore, the Act mandates regular review meetings between the Archivist of the United States, the Secretary of the Senate, and the Clerk of the House to oversee these records.

This Act establishes a comprehensive Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Program within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to support the mental well-being of its law enforcement personnel across components like CBP, ICE, and the Coast Guard. The program mandates creating evidence-based policies, conducting research, promoting training to reduce stigma, and establishing a Peer-to-Peer Support Program Advisory Council. Furthermore, DHS components must prioritize funding these efforts and ensure that seeking mental health support does not result in adverse employment action against personnel.

This bill, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer Retirement Technical Corrections Act, makes technical adjustments to ensure certain early CBP officers receive appropriate retirement benefits. Specifically, it treats individuals who received a job offer before July 6, 2008, as if they were already serving on that date for annuity and mandatory retirement purposes. The Secretary of Homeland Security must implement these annuity corrections, including retroactive adjustments for retirees, within 120 days. The bill also mandates a Government Accountability Office review of CBP's hiring and benefit eligibility processes.

The Lobbying Disclosure Improvement Act requires lobbyists registered under the Lobbying Disclosure Act to disclose whether they are exempt from registration under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA). This amendment aims to enhance transparency regarding the relationship between registered lobbyists and foreign agents.

The "Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2025" broadens protections for contractor employees who report waste, fraud, abuse, or dangers to public health and safety related to federal contracts and grants. It shields these individuals from retaliation, including when they refuse to obey orders that violate laws or regulations, and it applies to both defense and non-defense contractors, subcontractors, grantees, and subgrantees. The act also prevents executive branch officials from requesting reprisals against whistleblowers and ensures that employees cannot waive their rights and remedies through predispute arbitration agreements.

The Disaster Assistance Simplification Act aims to streamline the process for disaster survivors to apply for and receive federal aid by creating a unified intake system. This system will consolidate applications, expedite assistance, prevent fraud, and ensure data security while allowing disaster assistance agencies to share information more efficiently. The Act mandates the FEMA Administrator to develop this system, certify participating agencies, and report to Congress on its implementation and impact. Ultimately, this bill seeks to speed up community recovery and protect survivors' information.

The HELP Response and Recovery Act streamlines emergency management by repealing an obsolete contracting requirement within the Department of Homeland Security. It mandates that the Secretary of Homeland Security submit annual reports for five years detailing the impact of this repeal on preventing waste and promoting taxpayer savings. These reports must also include specific data on FEMA contracts awarded without competitive bidding during urgent circumstances.

The National Quantum Cybersecurity Migration Strategy Act of 2025 establishes a comprehensive federal strategy to transition government systems to quantum-resistant security methods, known as Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC). This legislation mandates the creation of a national migration plan, requires a pilot program for upgrading critical systems, and directs agencies to assess their risks and migration costs. Ultimately, the Act aims to secure federal data and critical infrastructure against future threats posed by advanced quantum computers.

The Federal Building Threat Notification Act mandates the Federal Protective Service (FPS) to establish clear, standardized emergency communication guidance for all federal tenants in protected buildings. This guidance must ensure rapid notification and safety instructions for occupants during law enforcement-related events, such as active threats or suspicious packages. The law also requires regular testing of these crisis response procedures and a final report to Congress detailing the new protocols.

The Extending Anti-Terrorism Protections Act of 2025 extends the temporary liability protection system for certain qualified anti-terrorism technologies through fiscal year 2029. This allows the Secretary of Homeland Security to keep protections active while a company's full renewal application is under review. This extension does not guarantee final approval of the long-term renewal.

The Federal Advisory Committee Database Act establishes a centralized, public database for comprehensive information on all federal advisory committees. This law mandates detailed annual reporting from agencies, covering committee membership, finances, activities, and recommendations. The collected data will be published annually in a machine-readable format to enhance transparency and tracking of government advisory groups. No new funding is authorized to implement these requirements.