Legislative Activity

This proposed constitutional amendment grants Congress and the states the authority to establish reasonable limits on campaign spending by candidates and outside groups to ensure fair elections. It allows for different spending regulations for individuals versus corporations or other entities. Crucially, this new power cannot be used to restrict the freedom of the press.

The Foster Youth Mentoring Act of 2025 establishes a new federal grant program to fund community-based organizations that provide structured, long-term mentoring for children and young adults who are currently or formerly in foster care. These grants aim to expand high-quality mentoring relationships, requiring rigorous mentor training, thorough background screening, and significant input from youth with lived experience. The goal is to improve outcomes for foster youth in areas like education, mental health, and successful transition to adulthood.

The Corporate Crime Database Act of 2025 establishes a new, public, and searchable national database managed by the Bureau of Justice Statistics to track federal enforcement actions against corporate offenses. This database will require federal agencies to report detailed information on violations, enforcement outcomes, and involved entities. The Act mandates annual public reporting and analysis of the data to Congress, including estimates of victim harm and recommendations for future crime prevention.

The Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act makes it illegal to import, manufacture, or sell firearms or ammunition using false claims or representations. This prohibition also covers using interstate or international communications to promote such fraudulent activities. The bill updates existing federal law to ensure penalties apply to these newly defined fraudulent dealings.

Recognizes January 2025 as "National Mentoring Month" to highlight the importance of mentoring in improving outcomes for young people. Mentoring programs support academic achievement, social skills, and career exploration, especially for underserved youth. The resolution encourages the expansion of mentoring opportunities through collaboration between various sectors. Ultimately, this helps connect more young people with adult mentors to guide them toward success.

The Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act of 2025 expands public safety officer benefits to include deaths and disabilities caused by exposure-related cancers, presuming that certain cancers diagnosed within 15 years of service are line-of-duty injuries if the officer served for at least 5 years. It defines "exposure-related cancer" and allows for updates to the list based on medical evidence, while also permitting individuals to petition for additions. The Act also clarifies "line of duty action" and applies retroactively to claims dating back to January 1, 2020, with a three-year window for filing claims based on these amendments.

The "Inaugural Fund Integrity Act" aims to increase transparency and limit potential abuse in Presidential Inaugural Committee funding. It prohibits donations from entities and foreign nationals, caps individual donations at $50,000 (adjusted for inflation), and requires detailed, timely reporting of donations and disbursements. Unused funds may be donated to 501(c)(3) nonprofits. These regulations apply to inaugurations beginning in 2029.