Legislative Activity

This bill, the "Stop Illegal Aliens Drunk Driving Act," amends immigration law to classify certain drunk driving offenses resulting in death or serious injury as an aggravated felony for non-citizens. Conviction of this new aggravated felony would make an alien inadmissible to the United States. These changes apply immediately upon enactment, even for prior convictions that trigger the new inadmissibility rules.

This Senate resolution strongly condemns the recent rise in ideologically motivated attacks targeting Jewish individuals and institutions across the United States, including specific violent incidents in Colorado and Washington, D.C. It reaffirms the Senate's commitment to combating antisemitism and politically motivated violence. The resolution calls for thorough investigation of these acts and urges leaders to speak out against all forms of religious and political intimidation.

The S.T.O.P. Illicit Vapes Act establishes a federal multi-agency task force to combat the illegal importation, distribution, and sale of unauthorized e-cigarettes. This group, co-chaired by the Attorney General and the Secretary of HHS, will develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to reduce illicit vapes in the market. The task force is required to meet monthly and submit detailed semi-annual reports to Congress on enforcement actions and necessary legal improvements.

The Unlocking Native Lands and Opportunities for Commerce and Key Economic Developments Act of 2025 empowers Indian tribes to manage their own lands by streamlining the leasing and rights-of-way process. By allowing tribes to implement their own approved regulations, the bill reduces federal oversight and fosters greater tribal sovereignty over economic development. This legislation simplifies land-use procedures while maintaining essential environmental review standards and federal trust responsibilities.

This resolution formally recognizes community care as an essential component of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health system. It affirms that community care complements the VA's mission by expanding access to timely, high-quality services for veterans. The resolution urges the VA to fully implement the existing VA MISSION Act of 2018 to ensure veterans have necessary care options. Ultimately, it reaffirms the Senate's commitment to veteran-centered care, regardless of where it is delivered.

The Essential Caregivers Act of 2025 establishes a resident's right to designate at least one "essential caregiver" who must be granted in-person access to the resident in healthcare facilities, even during periods of restricted visitation. This right is designed to prevent the isolation and decline seen during the COVID-19 pandemic by ensuring family support remains available. Facilities can only deny access under strict, time-limited conditions if the caregiver violates agreed-upon safety protocols.

This act reauthorizes and updates the Wildlife Road Crossing Program, ensuring continued federal funding through 2031. It removes the "pilot" designation and makes key changes to support tribal participation, including 100% federal cost-sharing for tribal grants. The legislation also allocates funds for technical assistance to tribes and covers administrative costs for program management.

The Disaster Assistance Simplification Act aims to streamline the federal disaster recovery process by establishing a single, unified intake system for all disaster assistance programs. This system will allow survivors to submit one consolidated application, track their status, and enable agencies to share necessary data securely. The goal is to reduce applicant burden and speed up the delivery of aid following a declared disaster.

The Fed Forward Act of 2025 aims to modernize the Federal Reserve's operations by establishing new standards for transparency and accountability. This bill mandates more frequent public communication from the Federal Open Market Committee, including regular policy statements and press conferences. Furthermore, it requires the Board of Governors to conduct periodic public reviews of the Fed's monetary policy framework and issue regular Financial Stability Reports.

The MAP for Care Act establishes a voluntary Medicare Advance Directive Certification Program to encourage Medicare beneficiaries to create and maintain certified advance directives. This program requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to accredit vendors who provide secure, accessible electronic living wills or durable powers of attorney. The goal is to ensure beneficiaries' healthcare wishes are known and followed if they become incapacitated.

This resolution officially recognizes December 10, 2025, as Human Rights Day, marking the 77th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It reaffirms support for this declaration and condemns the use of political imprisonment to repress civil liberties. Furthermore, the resolution calls for the immediate release of unjustly detained political prisoners worldwide.

This bill, the AGRITOURISM Act, establishes an Agritourism Advisor within the USDA to promote and encourage agritourism activities nationwide. It recognizes the significant financial, educational, and cultural benefits that agritourism provides to rural communities and their agricultural enterprises. The Advisor will coordinate efforts within the USDA and with external partners to share best practices and improve access to federal resources for these businesses.

This resolution honors the extraordinary life, leadership, and enduring legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall. It recognizes her groundbreaking scientific contributions to primatology and her tireless global advocacy for wildlife conservation and environmental education. The resolution pays tribute to her dedication to protecting chimpanzees and inspiring humanity to live in greater harmony with the natural world.

The Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act comprehensively reforms mental health care by strengthening Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) across Medicaid and Medicare programs. It establishes new, cost-based payment systems and expands required services, including specialized veteran care, to ensure comprehensive community access. Furthermore, the bill creates a new federal grant program to fund and support these clinics nationwide. Finally, it extends federal liability protections to clinicians working within these certified centers.

This resolution officially designates December 2, 2025, as "World Nuclear Energy Day." It recognizes the historical milestones and significant contributions of nuclear energy to the U.S. economy, national security, and carbon-free electricity generation. The resolution celebrates the innovators in the field and encourages continued global cooperation in advancing safe nuclear technology.

The Back the Blue Act of 2025 establishes new federal crimes and harsher penalties for killing or assaulting law enforcement officers and other public safety officials. The bill also creates specific aggravating factors for the federal death penalty in such cases and places new restrictions on federal habeas corpus relief for related state convictions. Finally, it expands federal protections allowing active and retired law enforcement officers to carry firearms in various federal locations.

The PBM Price Transparency and Accountability Act aims to increase fairness and oversight in prescription drug pricing across Medicaid and Medicare Part D. It mandates transparent payment models for Medicaid, prohibiting abusive spread pricing by Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs). Additionally, the bill establishes new network access standards for Medicare pharmacies and imposes strict compensation and reporting requirements on PBMs to ensure accountability to Medicare plans.

This concurrent resolution recognizes the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords, which ended the Bosnian War in 1995. It honors the historic negotiations held in Dayton, Ohio, and reaffirms U.S. support for Bosnia and Herzegovina's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and path toward Euro-Atlantic integration. The resolution also urges continued commitment to constitutional reform and democratic principles within the nation.

The Consumer Relief and Opportunities for Producers (CROP) Act temporarily reinstates and extends the biodiesel fuels tax credit through May 31, 2026. This legislation ensures continued support for biodiesel producers and users during the specified period. The bill also includes provisions to prevent taxpayers from claiming duplicate tax benefits for the same fuel.

This bill, the Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025, mandates an increase in disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation rates for veterans. Effective December 1, 2025, these rates will be raised by the same percentage as the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for that year. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs is required to implement these increases and publish the adjusted rates.