Legislative Activity

This resolution expresses support for designating April 2026 as "Fair Chance Jobs Month." It aims to promote employment opportunities for people with criminal records by advocating for the removal of barriers to fair-chance hiring. The bill supports expanding workforce programs and fostering collaboration to help formerly incarcerated individuals secure stable jobs and successfully reenter society.

The Protect Infant Formula from Contamination Act strengthens safety protocols by mandating strict, short timelines for manufacturers to report potential ingredient contamination and confirmed positive test results for finished infant formula. It also requires the FDA to issue regular reports on supply chain resiliency and review manufacturer investigations following contamination incidents. This legislation aims to ensure quicker responses to safety threats and improve the overall stability of the infant formula market.

This bill officially reauthorizes the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (TRIP) for an additional seven years, extending its operation until 2034. It also updates the mandatory recoupment timelines for when the government recovers insurance payments following a covered terrorist act.

The Drug Deal Disclosure Act mandates the public release of all federal government agreements with drug manufacturers concerning pricing, sales, and import conditions. This transparency requirement applies to specific existing deals and any future agreements made after enactment. The law strictly limits what information can be withheld, preventing redactions based on political embarrassment. Finally, it requires analyses from the CBO and GAO on the economic and budgetary effects of these disclosed deals.

This resolution supports designating a week in April 2026 as "Black Maternal Health Week" to focus national attention on the severe maternal health crisis impacting Black women and birthing people. It highlights the unacceptable rates of preventable maternal mortality and morbidity due to structural racism and inadequate care. The resolution calls for investments in community-led maternity care, extended postpartum health coverage, and comprehensive, non-discriminatory maternal health policies.

This bill, the Ending the Carried Interest Loophole Act, fundamentally changes how partnership interests received as compensation—often by investment managers—are taxed. It redefines the valuation of these interests and introduces a new mechanism that generally requires the income to be treated as ordinary income rather than long-term capital gains. The legislation aims to eliminate preferential tax treatment for compensation derived from investment or asset development businesses.

The Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act repeals federal tax incentives that encourage private donations to scholarship granting organizations. Specifically, it eliminates the tax credit for contributions and the exclusion of certain scholarship amounts from gross income. This legislation aims to redirect financial support toward public education systems.

The Stop CHEATERS Act aims to prevent tax avoidance by large corporations and high-income individuals. It provides significant, multi-year appropriations to the IRS for increased enforcement, improved taxpayer services, and technology modernization. Furthermore, the bill mandates regular reporting from the IRS and the Treasury Inspector General to Congress detailing efforts to audit high-earners and large businesses.

This bill expands federal Do Not Call protections to cover all phone numbers, including business and cell lines, and lowers the threshold for what constitutes a violation. It also updates the definition of an automatic telephone dialing system (ATDS) to better capture modern robocalling technology. The goal is to strengthen consumer protection against unwanted automated calls.

This joint resolution seeks to disapprove and nullify a specific rule recently issued by the Department of Education concerning the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program. If enacted, this resolution would prevent the published rule from taking effect or being enforced.

The Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act of 2026 establishes a new annual federal wealth tax on individuals and trusts with a net worth exceeding $50 million. The bill mandates strict reporting requirements, increases IRS enforcement and audit capacity, and authorizes $100 billion in funding for agency modernization and compliance. These measures aim to ensure accurate asset valuation and prevent tax avoidance by the nation's wealthiest taxpayers.

This resolution honors the life, distinguished service, and ultimate sacrifice of Master Sergeant Nicole M. Amor, who was killed in the line of duty in Kuwait on March 1, 2026. It further recognizes the five other servicemembers who lost their lives in the same attack and extends the Senate's deepest sympathies and gratitude to their families.

This resolution designates the third week of March 2026 as "National CACFP Week" to honor the Child and Adult Care Food Program. It recognizes the program's vital role in providing nutritious meals and supporting the health and development of millions of children and adults in care facilities nationwide.

This resolution designates March 21, 2026, as "National Women in Agriculture Day" to honor the vital contributions of women across the agricultural industry. It celebrates the essential roles women play as producers, educators, and leaders, while encouraging the nation to support and empower the next generation of female agricultural professionals.

The "No Bailout for Crypto Act" prohibits federal agencies from providing financial assistance or emergency liquidity to digital asset intermediaries and related service providers to prevent their bankruptcy. The bill ensures that taxpayer funds and emergency facilities, such as the Exchange Stabilization Fund, cannot be used to bail out the cryptocurrency industry. It explicitly restricts these entities from accessing federal support while maintaining the Federal Reserve's existing authority to lend to traditional depository institutions.

The "Love Lives On Act of 2025" modifies eligibility rules for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) and Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) payments for surviving spouses who remarry. It allows remarried surviving spouses to receive certain educational benefits and DIC, and it continues annuity payments to surviving spouses who remarry, particularly those whose spouses died on active duty. Additionally, the Act expands the definition of "dependent" under the TRICARE program to include remarried widows or widowers whose subsequent marriage has ended.

This resolution honors the historic and contemporary contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women across all sectors of society, including military service, business, science, and public leadership. It celebrates their resilience and vital role in shaping the nation while calling for continued investment to address the unique challenges they face.

The Big Oil Windfall Profits Tax Act imposes a new excise tax on large oil producers and importers when crude oil prices exceed 2025 baseline levels. Revenue generated from this tax is deposited into a dedicated fund used to provide quarterly gasoline price rebates to eligible individual taxpayers.

The Removing Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Limitations Act of 2026 eliminates the 190-day lifetime cap on Medicare-covered inpatient psychiatric hospital services. Starting January 1, 2027, this legislation ensures that beneficiaries have continuous access to essential mental health care without restrictive lifetime limits.

The Raising Awareness for Youth Suicide Prevention Act (RAYS Act) requires school districts receiving federal funds to provide students with easy access to mental health and suicide prevention resources. Under this legislation, contact information for crisis lifelines must be included on student identification cards or prominently displayed on school websites and digital portals. Additionally, the bill mandates federal outreach campaigns to ensure students, parents, and staff are well-informed about available mental health support.