Legislative Activity

This resolution expresses Senate support for designating April 2025 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month" to raise awareness of the disease's impact, promote research for better treatments and a cure, and support those living with Parkinson's and their families. It acknowledges the increasing prevalence and cost of Parkinson's, the challenges faced by patients and caregivers, and the importance of continued efforts to improve their quality of life. The resolution also recognizes individuals with Parkinson's participating in clinical trials, and commends the dedication of organizations, volunteers, researchers, and individuals working to improve the quality of life for people living with Parkinson's and their families.

This bill mandates the United States Postal Service to assign unique ZIP Codes to specific communities in California, Connecticut, Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Wyoming within 270 days of the bill's enactment. The communities include Eastvale, California; Scotland, Connecticut; Castle Pines and Silver Cliff, Colorado; Cooper City, Miami Lakes, and Ocoee, Florida; Urbandale, Iowa; Franklin, Greenfield, Caledonia, Mount Pleasant, and Somers, Wisconsin; and Mills, Wyoming.

The "Reduction of Excess Business Holding Accrual Act" amends the Internal Revenue Code to adjust the foundation tax on excess business holdings, specifically regarding employee-owned stock. It ensures that certain employee-owned stock purchased by a business from an employee stock ownership plan is treated as outstanding voting stock under specific conditions, such as the stock not being readily tradable and being held as treasury stock. This adjustment aims to refine how these holdings are calculated for tax purposes, without causing permitted holdings to exceed 49%. The changes are applicable for taxable years ending after the enactment of this Act.

The Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025 establishes a Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access within the Department of Veterans Affairs to advise on accessibility for individuals with disabilities. The committee will assess disability access needs, evaluate accessibility and compliance, and advise on improvements to communications, services, benefits, and facilities. The committee will submit reports to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs every two years, who will then submit these reports to Congress and make them public. This act also requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to abolish or consolidate certain inactive advisory committees.

The TSP Fiduciary Security Act of 2025 requires fiduciaries of the Thrift Savings Fund to prioritize U.S. national security interests when making investment decisions, including preventing investments in entities that could harm national security. It directs the Secretary of Labor to establish regulations for reviewing investments and voting rights to ensure compliance, with a presumption of non-compliance for investments in entities connected to countries like China and Russia. The Act also prohibits the Thrift Savings Fund from investing in entities based in the People's Republic of China through the TSP mutual fund window. Finally, the Act requires the Secretary of Labor to submit an annual report to Congress detailing the reviews of Thrift Savings Fund investments and voting rights.

The TICKER Act aims to protect U.S. investors by requiring clear warnings about the risks associated with investing in variable interest entities, particularly those in foreign countries like China, where investors lack equity ownership and legal recourse. It mandates that national securities exchanges identify covered entities with a specific symbol and requires brokers and dealers to inform investors about the potential lack of legal protection when investing in these entities.

The "Protecting American Capital Act of 2025" mandates the Secretary of the Treasury to deliver an annual report to Congress detailing U.S. portfolio investments in the People's Republic of China, even those routed through other countries. This report will identify the U.S. persons and Chinese entities involved, including those subject to U.S. sanctions or exceeding investment thresholds. The initial report will cover investments dating back to January 1, 2008, with subsequent reports covering the year prior.

The TASK Act requires the SEC to mandate reporting on supply chains linked to forced labor in Xinjiang, transactions with entities on the Entity List or designated as Chinese Military-Industrial Complex Companies, and the presence and activities of Chinese Communist Party committees within U.S. publicly traded companies operating in China.

The "STOP CCP Act of 2025" prohibits U.S. individuals and entities from investing in publicly traded securities of Chinese companies identified as operating in sectors that support China's military, related materials, or surveillance technology. It broadens the scope of Chinese military-industrial complex companies subject to sanctions and mandates that if a Chinese entity is sanctioned under one law, it must be sanctioned under all applicable laws, with limited waiver possibilities for the President. The President must notify Congress when waiving or terminating sanctions.

The SAFE Act mandates that companies disclose any financial support received from the Chinese government, including details about the conditions and any ties to the Chinese Communist Party. This includes disclosing any Chinese Communist Party committees within the company and information about officers or directors with connections to the Chinese government or party. The SEC must update its rules to reflect these changes within 180 days.

This resolution honors the life and legacy of Jereima "Jeri" Bustamante, a Miami Beach Senior High School graduate who achieved professional success and served as press secretary to Governor Rick Scott. The resolution acknowledges the seventh anniversary of her passing and recognizes the Jereima Bustamante Memorial Scholarship, which supports Miami Beach Senior High School graduates in pursuing higher education. It encourages scholarship recipients to continue her legacy of hard work and achievement.

The BOLIVAR Act prohibits U.S. executive agencies from contracting with entities that have significant business operations with the Venezuelan government under Nicolás Maduro, which is not recognized by the U.S. government. Exceptions are provided for humanitarian aid, national security interests, supporting U.S. government activities in Venezuela, entities with valid licenses, and operation of U.S. diplomatic missions. The Secretary of State may waive the prohibition if it is in the U.S. national interest. This prohibition is set to last for three years after the enactment of the Act.

The "Coast Guard Improvement Act of 2025" establishes a Secretary of the Coast Guard, appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate, who reports directly to the Secretary of Homeland Security. This Secretary will oversee all affairs of the Coast Guard, ensuring alignment with national security objectives and coordinating with other agencies. The Act also requires a reorganization plan to be submitted to Congress, detailing the transfer of personnel and resources to the Office of the Secretary of the Coast Guard.

The "School Guardian Act of 2025" authorizes the Attorney General to provide grants to states for assigning armed law enforcement officers to K12 schools, covering costs like pay, training, and equipment. Grant amounts are based on the state's K12 student population, and the head of the chief law enforcement agency of a State will administer the use of, and award of subgrants. States must report on subgrant distribution and officer deployment, returning unspent funds for future grants. The act allocates $80 billion from unobligated IRS balances for these grants, with a limit of $8 billion per year from 2025 to 2034.

The LEDGER Act mandates the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a system for tracking all government expenditures within 180 days of enactment. This system will monitor spending across all branches of the U.S. Government, providing detailed oversight of appropriations, receipts, and fund accounts. The goal is to enhance transparency and accountability in government spending by tracking when and how funds are used.

The "Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act" restricts U.S. funds from being used in Gaza if they would benefit members of Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, or any foreign terrorist organization. It also restricts funds from being used through any United Nations entity that promotes anti-Israel or anti-Semitic ideas. These restrictions will be in place unless the President certifies to Congress that these conditions are not met.

This resolution designates March 15, 2025, as "National Osceola Turkey Day" to recognize the wild turkey's historical and economic importance. It acknowledges Florida's significant role in wild turkey hunting and conservation, particularly for the unique Osceola subspecies. The resolution encourages the public to celebrate the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

The United States Citrus Protection Act prohibits the importation of commercially produced fresh citrus fruit from China into the United States. This prohibition goes into effect 90 days after the law is enacted.

This resolution designates March 6, 2025, as "National Slam the Scam Day" to combat government imposter scams and other pervasive scams. It aims to raise awareness and promote education to protect individuals, especially older adults, from financial losses and identity theft. The resolution encourages reporting scams and supports the efforts of law enforcement, consumer groups, and financial institutions in preventing these scams. It also honors those who are actively fighting against government imposter scams.

The "Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act" expands the Miccosukee Reserved Area to include the area known as Osceola Camp. It requires the Secretary to protect structures within the Osceola Camp from flooding within two years, in consultation with the Miccosukee Tribe. A map detailing the expansion will be available for public viewing at National Park Service offices and filed with local officials.