Legislative Activity

The Keep Billionaires Out of Social Security Act aims to protect Social Security from external government interference, specifically exempting it from the jurisdiction of the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The bill also tightens restrictions on political appointees accessing beneficiary data, mandates that only verified deceased individuals are added to the Death Master File, and locks in current SSA office levels. Finally, it allocates significant new funding for improving customer service, modernizing technology, and establishing state and community grants to assist disability applicants.

The Affordable Inhalers and Nebulizers Act of 2025 aims to significantly lower out-of-pocket costs for essential breathing medications like asthma and COPD inhalers. This bill caps patient cost-sharing for these products at a maximum of \$15 per 30-day supply across private insurance, Medicare Part D, and a new program for the uninsured. Furthermore, it eliminates deductibles for inhalers under most private and Medicare plans starting in 2026.

The Keeping Deposits Local Act modifies federal banking regulations concerning reciprocal deposits to provide favorable treatment for certain funds held by agent institutions. It establishes a tiered structure for calculating the amount of reciprocal deposits that will not be considered funds obtained through a deposit broker. Furthermore, the Act updates the definition of an "Agent Institution" to require a specific CAMELS rating for qualification.

This Senate resolution expresses a profound lack of confidence in Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., citing numerous actions that allegedly undermine public health, scientific integrity, and the legal duties of his office. The resolution details accusations of illegal funding cuts, mass firings of career staff, and the dismantling of key advisory committees. Therefore, the Senate declares that the Secretary should be removed from his position.

The LIFT Homebuyers Act of 2025 establishes the LIFT HOME wealth-building home loan program through the FHA and USDA to assist low-income, first-generation first-time homebuyers. The program creates a dedicated fund and structures new mortgage loans with specific fee caps, which the Treasury Department will purchase as securities. This legislation aims to expand homeownership opportunities by relying on borrower attestations for eligibility verification.

The Lowering Electric Bills Act extends crucial tax credits for residential clean energy installations until 2034. It also modifies the phase-out schedule for the Clean Electricity Production and Investment Credits, tying their continuation to achieving specific emissions reduction targets or the year 2032. These changes aim to provide long-term stability for clean energy investments.

The West Bank Violence Prevention Act of 2025 mandates the President to impose targeted sanctions, including asset freezes and visa bans, on foreign individuals or groups whose actions threaten the peace and stability of the West Bank. These penalties specifically target those involved in violence against civilians, property destruction, or terrorism. The law requires regular reporting to Congress detailing those sanctioned and the steps being taken to mitigate violence in the region.

The Reproductive Rights Are Human Rights Act of 2025 asserts that access to sexual and reproductive healthcare is a fundamental human right, citing international agreements. This bill mandates that the U.S. Secretary of State comprehensively detail the status of reproductive rights, including access to contraception, abortion care, and freedom from coercion, in the annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices. Furthermore, it requires detailed reporting on disparities in reproductive health outcomes based on identity, such as race, sexual orientation, or disability. The Act emphasizes the need to hold governments accountable for denying these essential health services globally.

This Act codifies existing U.S. sanctions targeting individuals undermining peace and stability in the West Bank, making them permanent law unless lifted by the President. It immediately reinstates any previously terminated sanctions under the relevant Executive Order. The President can only lift these sanctions after certifying to Congress that the targeted person has ceased harmful activities and provided assurances against future non-compliance.

The Saving NASA’s Workforce Act places an immediate moratorium on all workforce reductions, including layoffs, at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. This freeze on involuntary separations will remain in effect until Congress enacts the full-year budget for NASA for Fiscal Year 2026. The goal of the act is to ensure stability for the agency's current personnel.

The Energy Efficiency for Affordable Housing Act increases the tax credit available for rehabilitating existing affordable housing to make it significantly more energy-efficient. This legislation allows eligible projects that achieve "enhanced energy performance" to count 130% of their rehabilitation spending toward the credit, or 160% in high-cost areas. Enhanced performance is defined by meeting new Department of Energy standards or following a qualified retrofit plan designed to cut energy use by 50% or more. These increased credit incentives generally apply to projects allocated after December 31, 2025.

The Saving NOAA’s Workforce Act imposes a temporary moratorium on workforce reductions and layoffs at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This freeze on involuntary separations will remain in effect until Congress enacts the full-year appropriations bill for NOAA for fiscal year 2026. The Act ensures job stability for NOAA employees during this period of budgetary uncertainty.

The Safeguarding the Integrity of the Human Rights Reports Act of 2025 reaffirms the U.S. commitment to promoting human rights globally. This bill mandates that the State Department's annual Human Rights Reports remain comprehensive and free from political interference. It updates reporting requirements to specifically detail abuses against vulnerable groups, including forced medical procedures, restrictions on movement, and the impact of government corruption on rights. The goal is to ensure these essential reports maintain credibility for accountability and advocacy worldwide.

The Saving NSF’s Workforce Act imposes a temporary moratorium on layoffs at the National Science Foundation (NSF). This freeze on reductions in force will remain in effect until Congress enacts the full-year funding bill for the NSF for Fiscal Year 2026. This measure ensures job stability at the agency until its full budget is secured.

The Saving NIST’s Workforce Act imposes a temporary moratorium on layoffs at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This freeze prevents NIST from conducting reductions in force under specific federal regulations until Congress enacts the full-year appropriations budget for fiscal year 2026. The goal is to maintain current staffing levels at the agency until the next budget is finalized.

The Time Off to Vote Act mandates that employers provide employees with at least two consecutive hours of paid leave to vote in federal elections. Employers retain control over the timing of this leave, which cannot result in the loss of existing benefits. This federal requirement supplements, but does not override, any state or local laws that offer greater employee protections.

The Servicemembers and Veterans Empowerment and Support Act of 2025 aims to significantly improve support for veterans who have experienced military sexual trauma (MST). It mandates a VA report on technology-facilitated MST and overhauls the disability claims process to be more sensitive and evidence-flexible for survivors. Furthermore, the bill expands access to necessary healthcare and support services for a broader range of former service members affected by MST.

The Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act primarily repeals previous health subtitle changes and permanently extends enhanced premium tax credits for marketplace health insurance. This extension removes the income cap for receiving enhanced credits and updates the calculation method for determining an individual's required premium contribution. The bill aims to simplify the tax code related to health insurance affordability.

The Epstein Files Transparency Act mandates the Attorney General to release all unclassified Department of Justice records related to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell within 30 days of enactment. This sweeping requirement covers investigations, travel logs, and communications, with limited exceptions primarily focused on protecting victim privacy and active cases. Any redactions must be publicly justified, and the Attorney General must report the details of the release and any withheld information to Congress.

This resolution officially designates the week of August 3 through August 9, 2025, as "National Farmers Market Week." It aims to celebrate the vital role farmers markets play in strengthening local economies and supporting farmers across the nation. Furthermore, the resolution recognizes how these markets improve community health by increasing access to fresh food and promoting sustainable agriculture.