Legislative Activity

This resolution formally honors the life and legacy of Brian Douglas Wilson, recognizing him as a rock-n-roll icon, musical genius, and one of the greatest composers in U.S. history. It celebrates his foundational role in The Beach Boys and his revolutionary contributions to popular music, including the landmark album *Pet Sounds*. The text also acknowledges his advocacy work and lasting cultural impact.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities against designated terrorist organizations and drug trafficking groups that have not received specific authorization from Congress. It asserts that recent military strikes against vessels do not constitute a sufficient basis for ongoing military action without a formal declaration of war. The bill mandates that the use of force against these targets must cease unless explicitly approved by Congress, while preserving the right to self-defense.

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to grant Congress and the states clear authority to regulate campaign contributions and expenditures. It explicitly allows for setting reasonable spending limits and establishing public financing systems for political campaigns. The amendment also permits banning spending by corporations and other legal entities while safeguarding the freedom of the press.

The **Protecting Our Democracy Act** is a comprehensive bill designed to increase transparency, accountability, and oversight across the Executive Branch. It strengthens restrictions on presidential pardon power, closes loopholes in emoluments clauses, and enhances Congress's ability to enforce subpoenas. Furthermore, the Act bolsters whistleblower protections, tightens ethics rules for acting officials and appointees, and mandates public disclosure of presidential tax returns.

The Empowering Striking Workers Act of 2025 aims to provide unemployment compensation to workers who are unemployed due to a strike or lockout. This benefit becomes available after a 14-day waiting period or upon the occurrence of specific conditions like a lockout or the hiring of permanent replacements. The Act ensures that participation in a labor dispute does not automatically disqualify workers from meeting general unemployment eligibility requirements, such as being available for work.

This joint resolution expresses Congress's disapproval of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) final rule that extended compliance deadlines for pollution standards in the Oil and Natural Gas Sector. By invoking the Congressional Review Act, this measure immediately nullifies the EPA's rule, preventing it from taking legal effect. Essentially, Congress is overturning the EPA's decision to delay stricter emissions requirements for oil and gas operations.

The Mortgage Relief for Disaster Survivors Act provides immediate mortgage payment forbearance for homeowners with federally backed loans located in officially declared disaster areas. Borrowers experiencing financial hardship due to the disaster can request an initial 180-day pause on payments, with the option to extend it for another 180 days. Crucially, no additional fees, penalties, or interest will be charged during this forbearance period. This relief applies to disasters declared on or after January 1, 2025.

This bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 6444 San Fernando Road in Glendale, California, to the "Paul Ignatius Post Office." The legislation ensures that all official records reflect this new designation for the post office.

The Incorporating National Support for Unprecedented Risks and Emergencies Act (INSURE Act) establishes a federal Catastrophic Property Loss Reinsurance Program managed by the Secretary of the Treasury. This program offers reinsurance backstops to participating insurers against major perils like wind, wildfire, and flood, which will be phased in over several years. The Act also mandates the creation of an advisory committee, sets premium rules for participating insurers, and requires feasibility studies for relocation funds and earthquake coverage. Finally, it establishes a pilot program for long-term, all-perils property insurance policies with fixed risk assessments.

The BEACON Act establishes a new Office of Inspector General (OIG) within the Executive Office of the President (EOP) to provide internal oversight. This new OIG will operate under the President's direction, though the President can halt investigations involving sensitive national security or confidential sources. The Act mandates regular reporting to Congress and requires the OIG to certify access to necessary information for its oversight duties.

The ATF Data and Anti-Trafficking Accountability (ATF DATA) Act mandates the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to annually publish detailed firearm trace data for Congress and the public. This comprehensive report must break down tracing statistics by seller type, highlight the top 200 sellers, and analyze recovery data in high-homicide areas. The bill also requires specific reporting on "ghost guns," firearms recovered from multiple sales, and overall firearm trafficking patterns.

The Equal Access to Reproductive Care Act amends tax law to explicitly define expenses related to assisted reproduction as deductible medical expenses. This change allows taxpayers to potentially deduct costs associated with treatments like IVF, IUI, and surrogacy for themselves, their spouse, or a dependent. These provisions apply to tax years beginning after the Act's enactment.

The Curbing Officials' Income and Nondisclosure (COIN) Act aims to prevent public officials from financially exploiting their positions through digital assets. The bill prohibits covered individuals and their immediate families from engaging in specific digital asset transactions during and shortly after their service. Furthermore, it imposes new criminal penalties for violations and mandates increased financial disclosure requirements for federal employees regarding their cryptocurrency holdings.

The Firearm Destruction Licensure Act of 2025 establishes a new federal licensing requirement for any business engaged in the destruction of firearms. Licensed destroyers must use approved methods to render firearms permanently unusable, especially when handling guns surrendered by government agencies. The Act also mandates annual reporting on destruction activities and creates a grant program to help local governments fund this process.

This resolution formally supports the naming of the John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oilers after notable civil rights leaders. It celebrates the Navy's decision to honor figures like John Lewis, Harvey Milk, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg through these vital vessels. Furthermore, the resolution strongly encourages the Department of Defense to maintain these established names across the entire class of ships.

The Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation Act officially updates the boundaries of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area to include the newly designated Rim of the Valley Unit. This legislation ensures that any acquired land within this addition will be administered under existing National Recreation Area laws. Furthermore, the Act protects the continued operation of existing utilities and water resource facilities while requiring them to minimize environmental impact.

This Senate resolution expresses deep concern over the arrest and continued detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu in Türkiye. It urges the Turkish government to uphold democratic values, ensure due process, and either present credible evidence or release the mayor immediately. The resolution also calls on the Secretary of State to publicly address these anti-democratic actions.

The Assault Weapons Ban of 2025 comprehensively defines and bans the manufacture, sale, and transfer of specific semiautomatic assault weapons and large-capacity ammunition feeding devices. It grandfathers existing possessions but requires background checks for all future private transfers of these previously owned weapons. The bill also permits the use of federal Byrne grant funds for state-run buy-back programs targeting these banned items.

The FIREWALL Act establishes a refundable personal tax credit for homeowners who make qualified expenditures to increase their property's resilience against natural disasters like fires, floods, and hurricanes. This credit covers 50% of the mitigation costs, up to a lifetime cap of \$25,000, for principal residences in recently impacted disaster areas. The goal is to incentivize proactive home hardening and lower future disaster-related liabilities.

This resolution expresses strong support for the nation's public K-12 schools and condemns any efforts to defund or dismantle the Department of Education. It affirms the crucial federal role in ensuring equitable funding and support for students, especially those with disabilities and from low-income families. The resolution warns that weakening the Department would severely disrupt vital programs serving millions of students nationwide.