Legislative Activity

This resolution expresses strong support for designating May 4 through May 10, 2025, as Wildfire Preparedness Week. The measure aims to raise public awareness about the dangers of wildfires and promote essential fire safety and community preparedness education. It highlights the need for proactive measures, such as evacuation planning and better land management, to mitigate the growing threat posed by these destructive events.

The Fairness to Freedom Act of 2025 establishes a guaranteed, government-funded right to counsel for all individuals in immigration proceedings who cannot afford a lawyer. It creates an independent Office of Immigration Representation to manage and deliver this high-quality legal defense across the country. Furthermore, the bill ensures this new system is adequately funded by tying its minimum budget to the scale of federal immigration enforcement spending.

The Stealthing Act of 2025 establishes a federal civil right of action against individuals who remove a sexual protection barrier, such as a condom, during sexual contact without the partner's consent. This law recognizes the non-consensual removal of protection as a serious violation exposing victims to risks like STIs and pregnancy. Victims can sue for damages if the act involved interstate travel, commerce, or communication.

The Consent is Key Act increases federal grant funding for states that enact laws allowing civil lawsuits against individuals who remove sexual protection barriers without consent. To receive this increased funding, states must apply to the Attorney General, detailing their compliance with the new law. This funding boost, capped at 20% of recent averages, is available for a four-year period.

The Protecting America’s Cybersecurity Act aims to reinstate certain Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) employees removed between January and March 2025, provided they were not removed for cause. It also freezes involuntary personnel actions and budget transfers for current CISA staff and funding unless specifically authorized by Congress. Furthermore, the bill prohibits the use of federal funds to pay the salaries of employees detailed to CISA from the Department of the United States DOGE Service.

This resolution officially supports National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week to recognize the crucial, lifesaving work performed by 911 operators and emergency dispatchers. It honors these professionals for being the first line of defense during crises, often coaching callers and coordinating emergency response. The bill encourages the public and government to acknowledge the significant emotional toll and vital contributions of these telecommunicators.

The Air Traffic Controller Protection Act mandates that the Department of Transportation must receive explicit Congressional approval before reducing, replacing, or outsourcing any portion of the FAA workforce. This bill also explicitly prohibits the privatization or outsourcing of the core air traffic control system and prevents the Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE) from taking operational control of the FAA. The primary goal is to ensure staffing stability and maintain federal oversight of critical air traffic functions.

This Act establishes the Nitrate and Arsenic Reduction Grant Program under the Safe Drinking Water Act to fund projects that reduce these contaminants in public drinking water systems. Priority for these grants will be given to disadvantaged communities and systems that have previously failed to meet safety standards. The program aims to ensure cleaner drinking water, with special consideration for projects benefiting schools and low-income residents.

The Thriving Communities Act of 2025 establishes a new grant program, administered jointly by the Departments of Transportation and HUD, to provide technical assistance to rapidly growing communities. This program aims to empower fast-growing towns and cities to advance major infrastructure projects, with a focus on transit-oriented development. The Act authorizes significant funding for the program and requires detailed reporting on coordination efforts and metrics used for fund distribution.

The Mudslide Recovery Act establishes a pilot grant program to aid communities recovering from mudslides that occur after wildland fires. The Secretaries of Interior and Homeland Security will administer the competitive grant program, awarding funds to eligible recipients such as states, tribes, local governments, and non-profit organizations. The program is authorized to receive $5,000,000 annually from 2026 through 2032.

The 911 SAVES Act mandates the Office of Management and Budget to reclassify public safety telecommunicators as a protective service occupation within the Standard Occupational Classification system. This change recognizes the critical and often stressful role these professionals play in emergency response and aligns their classification with the lifesaving work they perform. The reclassification aims to correct an inaccurate representation and better align the Standard Occupational Classification with related classification systems.

The 911 SAVES Act of 2025 aims to recognize the critical role of public safety telecommunicators by potentially reclassifying them within the Standard Occupational Classification system as Protective Service Occupations. This reclassification would acknowledge their life-saving work and align the system with the duties they perform. The Act mandates a report to Congress explaining the reasoning if the Director of the Office of Management and Budget decides against creating a separate code for these telecommunicators.