Legislative Activity

This resolution supports and recognizes the contributions of Catholic schools in the United States, highlighting their academic excellence, values-based education, and service to diverse communities. It acknowledges the role of Catholic schools in instilling values and serving a diverse student population while maintaining affordability. The resolution designates January 26, 2025, to February 1, 2025, as National Catholic Schools Week and supports the commitment of Catholic schools to academic excellence and community.

This bill reauthorizes the SOAR to Health and Wellness Training Program through fiscal year 2029, ensuring continued support for health professionals to identify and respond to human trafficking. Additionally, the legislation provides for the rescission of $20 million in unobligated funds from the Department of Health and Human Services.

This resolution expresses concern over China's growing influence in Panama, particularly regarding the management of key ports, and its potential threat to the Panama Canal's neutrality and U.S. interests. It urges Panama to expel Chinese officials and terminate agreements that allow Chinese entities to manage critical infrastructure. The resolution also calls on the U.S. to utilize the Neutrality Treaty to address these threats, provide support to Panama, and explore a partnership to restore operational control of the Panama Canal, ensuring its security and freedom of navigation.

This resolution congratulates the Washington University in St. Louis Bears women's soccer team on their outstanding 2024 NCAA Division III Women's Soccer Championship victory. It recognizes the team's exceptional record, coaching, and individual player achievements. The resolution also acknowledges the contributions of the university's staff, faculty, and alumni and requests that the Secretary of the Senate send copies to key figures at the university.

The Energy for America’s Economic Future Act establishes a dedicated fund to accelerate the reduction of the federal debt. Under this legislation, 25 percent of all revenue generated from federal oil and gas leases and related activities will be deposited into this fund. These proceeds are required to be used exclusively to redeem outstanding Treasury securities, with regular reporting to Congress on the resulting impact on the national debt.

The Protecting Higher Education from the Chinese Communist Party Act of 2025 prohibits members of the Chinese Communist Party and their family members from obtaining F or J academic and exchange visas. This legislation aims to enhance national security by restricting access to U.S. educational institutions for party affiliates, while providing limited exceptions for international obligations and national security interests.

The COLLUDE Act amends Section 230 of the Communications Act to hold interactive computer services accountable for censoring political speech at the behest of government entities. It shifts the burden of proof to service providers in liability lawsuits and removes legal protections for platforms that suppress political viewpoints in response to non-law enforcement government requests.

The Censorship Accountability Act establishes a legal right for individuals to sue federal employees who violate their First Amendment rights. This legislation allows injured parties to seek damages or other legal relief against executive branch employees acting under the color of law. It further provides for the recovery of attorney’s fees for prevailing plaintiffs while clarifying that employees cannot sue their own federal agencies for these actions.

The Transparency in Bureaucratic Communications Act requires federal Inspectors General to disclose all agency communications with internet and social media companies regarding content moderation, user data, and algorithmic processes. By mandating these details in semiannual reports, the bill aims to increase oversight and accountability for government interactions with major technology platforms.

The ERASER Act aims to reduce the federal regulatory burden by requiring agencies to repeal three existing regulations for every new rule they issue. For major rules with significant economic impact, agencies must also ensure that the cost of the new regulation does not exceed the combined cost of the rules being removed. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Government Accountability Office periodically report on the total number and economic impact of federal regulations.

The Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2025 (SOPRA) mandates that courts conduct an independent, *de novo* review of all legal questions when evaluating agency actions. By requiring judges to interpret the law without deferring to an agency’s own legal views, the bill aims to strengthen judicial oversight of federal regulatory interpretations.