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S. 995
119th CongressMar 12th 2025
Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

The "Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2025" repeals EPA emissions standards and ensures regulations don't mandate specific technologies or limit vehicle availability based on engine type.

Michael Crapo
R

Michael Crapo

Senator

ID

S. 977
119th CongressMar 12th 2025
End Taxpayer Funding of Gender Experimentation Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

Prohibits federal funding for gender transition procedures, restricts coverage under the Affordable Care Act, and defines key terms related to biological sex and gender transition.

Roger Marshall
R

Roger Marshall

Senator

KS

S. 989
119th CongressMar 12th 2025
Precious Metals Parity Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to treat income from precious metals as qualifying income for regulated investment companies.

Catherine Cortez Masto
D

Catherine Cortez Masto

Senator

NV

S. 978
119th CongressMar 12th 2025
HELPER Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

The HELPER Act of 2025 establishes an FHA mortgage insurance program with 100% financing for first-time homebuyers who are first responders, including law enforcement, firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, and teachers.

Ashley Moody
R

Ashley Moody

Senator

FL

S. 961
119th CongressMar 11th 2025
Protect Our Military Families’ 2nd Amendment Rights Act
IN COMMITTEE

The "Protect Our Military Families 2nd Amendment Rights Act" ensures that military members and their spouses have equal firearm rights, allowing them to receive firearms and ammunition at any duty station and defining residency for federal firearm laws.

Mike Rounds
R

Mike Rounds

Senator

SD

S. 929
119th CongressMar 11th 2025
GATE Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

The "GATE Act of 2025" prohibits National Laboratories from admitting citizens of China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and Cuba as visitors or assignees, with a waiver option for the Secretary of Energy under specific conditions.

Tom Cotton
R

Tom Cotton

Senator

AR

S. 963
119th CongressMar 11th 2025
Space National Guard Establishment Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

Establishes a Space National Guard in select states as a reserve component of the Space Force, utilizing existing infrastructure and personnel, to enhance national security space operations.

Michael Crapo
R

Michael Crapo

Senator

ID

S. 966
119th CongressMar 11th 2025
Traveler's Gun Rights Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill clarifies the definition of "State of residence" for firearm purchases, particularly for military personnel, their spouses, and individuals without a fixed physical residence, and updates identification requirements for background checks.

Mike Rounds
R

Mike Rounds

Senator

SD

S. 912
119th CongressMar 10th 2025
Securing American Agriculture Act
IN COMMITTEE

The "Securing American Agriculture Act" mandates an annual report assessing U.S. dependency on critical agricultural products from China, identifying supply chain vulnerabilities, and recommending ways to reduce reliance.

Pete Ricketts
R

Pete Ricketts

Senator

NE

S. 546
119th CongressMar 5th 2025
Technical Correction to the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025
AWAITING SENATE

This bill amends the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to authorize adjusted interest payments to the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation, resolving a technical correction in their water rights settlement.

Catherine Cortez Masto
D

Catherine Cortez Masto

Senator

NV

S. 858
119th CongressMar 5th 2025
Hershel ‘Woody' Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill designates a location within the Reserve area of Washington, D.C., for the National Medal of Honor Monument, honoring recipients of the Medal of Honor.

Jim Justice
R

Jim Justice

Senator

WV

S. 873
119th CongressMar 5th 2025
Fighter Force Preservation and Recapitalization Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

The Fighter Force Preservation and Recapitalization Act of 2025 aims to maintain and modernize the Air Force's fighter aircraft fleet by setting minimum aircraft numbers, prioritizing advanced aircraft for existing squadrons, and ensuring the Air National Guard's fighter capabilities are preserved and upgraded.

Michael Crapo
R

Michael Crapo

Senator

ID

S. 812
119th CongressMar 3rd 2025
A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure veterans may obtain a physical copy of a form for reimbursement of certain travel expenses by mail or at medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill ensures veterans can easily access and submit physical forms for travel expense reimbursement at VA facilities or by mail.

Rick Scott
R

Rick Scott

Senator

FL

S.CON.RES. 8
119th CongressMar 3rd 2025
A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution supports the Local Radio Freedom Act, opposing any new performance fees on local radio stations for broadcasting sound recordings, arguing it would harm the mutually beneficial relationship between the radio and recording industries, and negatively impact local radio's community services. It prohibits Congress from imposing new charges on local radio stations or businesses for playing local radio broadcasts.

John Barrasso
R

John Barrasso

Senator

WY

S. 796
119th CongressFeb 27th 2025
Book Minimum Tax Repeal Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill repeals the corporate alternative minimum tax, effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024, and adjusts the calculation of the tentative minimum tax for individuals.

John Barrasso
R

John Barrasso

Senator

WY

S. 811
119th CongressFeb 27th 2025
RTP Full Funding Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

The "RTP Full Funding Act of 2025" aims to allocate the full amount of fuel taxes collected from nonhighway recreation to the Recreational Trails Program, ensuring it receives its due funding for trail development and maintenance.

Amy Klobuchar
D

Amy Klobuchar

Senator

MN

S. 807
119th CongressFeb 27th 2025
Guarding Readiness Resources Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Guarding Readiness Resources Act allows the National Guard Bureau to reinvest funds received from states for the use of military property back into the maintenance and repair of National Guard assets.

Mike Lee
R

Mike Lee

Senator

UT

S. 697
119th CongressFeb 24th 2025
Air Traffic Control Workforce Development Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

The "Air Traffic Control Workforce Development Act of 2025" aims to bolster the air traffic control workforce through collegiate training program enhancements, facility improvements, and mental health support initiatives.

John Hoeven
R

John Hoeven

Senator

ND

S.RES. 89
119th CongressFeb 21st 2025
A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 15 through February 22, 2025, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 90th anniversary of New Farmers of America and the 75th anniversary of the Future Farmers of America Federal charter.
SENATE PASSED

Designates February 15-22, 2025, as National FFA Week, celebrating the National FFA Organization's role in developing future leaders and commemorating milestones in agricultural education history.

Todd Young
R

Todd Young

Senator

IN

S.RES. 88
119th CongressFeb 21st 2025
A resolution designating March 7, 2025, as "National Speech and Debate Education Day".
SENATE PASSED

Designates March 7, 2025, as "National Speech and Debate Education Day" to recognize the importance of these skills and the educators who provide them. Encourages national celebration and promotion of speech and debate education.

Charles Grassley
R

Charles Grassley

Senator

IA