Legislative Activity

This resolution affirms the United States' commitment to leading global efforts to prevent and respond to sexual violence committed during armed conflict. It stresses the critical need to hold perpetrators accountable to achieve lasting peace and ensure survivors receive necessary support and justice. The bill also emphasizes the vital role of women in peace processes aimed at eliminating this violence.

This resolution expresses the strong support of the U.S. Congress for Israel's recent military actions aimed at dismantling Iran's nuclear enrichment capabilities. It condemns Iran's advancement toward nuclear weapons and its retaliatory attacks against Israeli civilians. Furthermore, the bill urges Iran to immediately cease all nuclear activities and reaffirms the United States' commitment to Israel's security.

This bill authorizes the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative, a multi-year program run by the State Department and USAID to enhance safety and the rule of law in designated Caribbean nations. The initiative focuses on combating transnational crime, strengthening justice systems, preventing corruption, and countering negative influence from authoritarian regimes. It authorizes up to $88 million annually from 2025 through 2029 and mandates detailed implementation and annual progress reporting to Congress.

The FIGHT Act of 2025 significantly strengthens federal prohibitions against animal fighting ventures, specifically targeting the sponsorship, exhibition, and gambling associated with these events. This legislation clarifies the definition of a rooster for legal purposes and bans the interstate transport of roosters for fighting. Furthermore, it empowers private citizens to file lawsuits against violators, allowing for civil penalties and the potential seizure of property used to facilitate illegal animal fighting.

The ACCESS Act of 2025 aims to support small businesses by significantly raising the offering threshold that requires a review by a public accountant, increasing it from $\$100,000$ to $\$250,000$. This new threshold may be further increased by the SEC up to $\$400,000$ based on recommendations from key advocacy offices. The bill also includes technical updates to correct outdated cross-references within the Securities Act of 1933.

This resolution recognizes World Oceans Day and affirms the critical need to protect, conserve, and rebuild the ocean and its vital resources. It highlights the severe threats facing marine ecosystems, including pollution, acidification, and warming. The bill commits the U.S. to increasing investment in ocean science and monitoring to better manage these challenges. Ultimately, this recognizes our shared duty to safeguard the ocean for economic stability and future generations.

The Protect Vulnerable Immigrant Youth Act aims to reform employment-based immigration by eliminating certain numerical caps for specific visa categories. This legislation amends existing law to adjust how preference statuses are allocated for these immigrant visas. The overall goal is to streamline the process for certain employment-based immigrants.

This resolution formally condemns the Chinese Communist Party for the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre and its ongoing crackdown on human rights and freedoms in mainland China and Hong Kong. It demands that the PRC cease censorship regarding the massacre and uphold its commitments to Hong Kong's autonomy. Furthermore, the resolution expresses solidarity with victims and calls for accountability regarding abuses in Xinjiang and the suppression of democracy.

This Act establishes the Commission to Study Acts of Antisemitism in the United States to investigate the recent surge in antisemitic incidents across the country, particularly on college campuses. The Commission will review government evidence, gather facts, and issue a comprehensive report with recommendations for legislative or administrative action. After submitting its final report to the President and Congress within one year, the Commission will terminate 120 days later.

The Strengthening US-Caribbean Partnership Act grants the President the authority to extend diplomatic privileges and immunities to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). This action would align the treatment of CARICOM with that afforded to other recognized public international organizations. The bill aims to formally enhance the diplomatic relationship between the United States and the Caribbean region.

The VA Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2025 (VALID Act) aims to increase awareness of VA loan options among homebuyers. It requires lenders to include comparative information about potential VA loan terms on standard FHA disclosure forms. Furthermore, the Act mandates that the Uniform Residential Loan Application include a prominent question regarding the applicant's military service.

This resolution formally expresses the U.S. Congress's deep concern regarding recent constitutional reforms enacted by the Mexican government. It highlights the significant economic partnership between the two nations while voicing worry that these changes—particularly those affecting the judiciary and autonomous agencies—could undermine democratic institutions and potentially violate commitments under the USMCA. The statement serves as a formal notice that the U.S. is closely monitoring the implementation of these reforms.

The Medicare Economic Security Solutions Act aims to reform the Medicare Part B late enrollment penalty structure. This bill lowers the penalty rate, changes how long the penalty lasts, and excludes periods of coverage under COBRA, retiree plans, or VA health care from penalty calculations. Additionally, it removes employment status restrictions for qualifying for a special enrollment period when COBRA or retiree coverage ends.

The Guam Temporary Workforce Act establishes a new requirement for Guam employers seeking to hire temporary, non-agricultural foreign workers under the H-2B visa program. Employers must first obtain a temporary labor certification approved by the Governor of Guam before filing a petition with the federal government. Upon receiving this certification, the federal government must approve the H-2B petition if the required labor market and job condition standards are met. This Act streamlines the federal approval process contingent upon local certification.

This resolution strongly condemns the rise of antisemitism in the United States and around the world. It specifically honors the memory of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, who were tragically murdered while promoting peace. Ultimately, Congress reaffirms its commitment to combating all forms of hate and ensuring the vigorous enforcement of laws protecting religious freedom.

The Strategic Ports Reporting Act mandates that the Secretaries of State and Defense map critical global ports and report on any efforts by the People's Republic of China to gain influence over them. This legislation requires a detailed study assessing the national security and economic risks posed by Chinese control of these strategic locations. The resulting report must include a proposed strategy for securing trusted investment and protecting these vital maritime assets from foreign influence.

The Protect Patriot Parents Act creates a special immigration pathway for parents of U.S. citizens who have served in the Armed Forces. This bill adjusts status requirements and waives certain inadmissibility grounds for these military parents seeking to adjust their status or immigrate. It also establishes procedures for previously removed parents to apply for visas and potentially enter the U.S. temporarily to reunite with their citizen children.

The DEFIANCE Act of 2025 establishes a federal civil cause of action against the creation, possession with intent to share, or sharing of nonconsensual intimate digital forgeries, often known as deepfakes. This legislation updates existing law to specifically address image-based sexual abuse created through AI or digital manipulation, regardless of whether the image is labeled as fake. Victims can sue for significant statutory damages, attorney's fees, and injunctive relief to stop the spread of the harmful content. The Act ensures that this new federal standard does not preempt or limit stronger existing State or Tribal laws.

The Protect Patriot Spouses Act simplifies the immigration process for spouses of current or honorably discharged U.S. service members. This bill allows eligible military spouses to adjust their status to permanent resident within the U.S. by waiving certain inadmissibility grounds. Furthermore, it grants the Secretary of Homeland Security discretionary power to waive other immigration violations for these spouses. The Act also ensures that previously removed spouses can apply for benefits under these new provisions from overseas.

This bill amends Medicare to require cognitive impairment screening during the Annual Wellness Visit and the Initial Preventive Physical Examination. It mandates the use of specific, approved screening tools to detect potential issues like Alzheimer's disease early. The goal is to ensure timely diagnosis, allowing patients and caregivers to access necessary planning and support services sooner.