Legislative Activity

This resolution officially designates the week of November 3 through November 7, 2025, as National Veterans Small Business Week. It recognizes the significant contributions of the over 1.65 million veteran-owned small businesses to the U.S. economy. The bill supports creating a business-friendly environment and expresses appreciation for veterans' continued service through entrepreneurship.

The Safer Supervision Act of 2025 aims to reform federal supervised release by requiring individualized assessments before imposing supervision and establishing a presumption for early termination based on compliance. The bill also mandates a report on providing law enforcement availability pay to probation officers and allows certain prisoners without supervision terms to apply earned time credits for early release. Finally, it directs the GAO to study federal post-release supervision practices and workforce needs.

This resolution strongly condemns the Chinese Communist Party's ongoing persecution of religious minority groups, including Christians, Muslims, and Buddhists. It specifically calls out the detention of Pastor "Ezra" Jin Mingri and leaders of the Zion Church. Furthermore, the measure reaffirms the United States' unwavering global commitment to promoting religious freedom and tolerance worldwide.

The REPO for Ukrainians Implementation Act of 2025 builds upon existing law to facilitate the use of frozen Russian sovereign assets for Ukraine's benefit. It formally recognizes the Porto Declaration urging the repurposing of these assets and grants the President authority to transfer non-confiscated Russian assets into an interest-bearing Ukraine Support Fund. Furthermore, the bill mandates the investment of these funds and requires the quarterly obligation of at least $250 million to provide assistance to Ukraine. Finally, it requires the executive branch to report on the location of Russian sovereign assets globally and engage diplomatically with key allies to encourage asset repurposing.

This resolution commemorates the 74th anniversary of the U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty, affirming the strong bilateral security alliance between the two nations. It strongly condemns the escalating aggression and unlawful territorial claims by the People's Republic of China in the South China Sea. The bill urges the President to continue actions that support Philippine defense modernization and enhance deterrence against coercion. It reaffirms that an armed attack against Philippine public vessels in the region would invoke the Mutual Defense Treaty.

The Young Fishermen's Development Extension Act reauthorizes and extends the existing Young Fishermen's Development Act. This legislation pushes the program's scheduled expiration date from 2026 to 2031. The bill ensures continued support for young individuals entering the commercial fishing industry.

This resolution strongly condemns recent Russian incursions into the airspace of NATO member countries and reaffirms the United States' unwavering commitment to Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty. It explicitly denounces Russia's ongoing aggression against Ukraine and its pattern of intimidation against allies. The measure serves as a clear statement that the U.S. will defend every inch of NATO territory against attack.

This resolution formally condemns the brutal Hamas-led terrorist attack on Israel of October 7, 2023, and supports Israel's right to self-defense. It further condemns antisemitic and destructive protests within the United States. Ultimately, the resolution calls for an outcome that ensures Israel's survival, eliminates Hamas's ability to operate, and secures the release of all remaining hostages.

This resolution officially designates the week of October 5–11, 2025, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate the importance of religious education in the United States. It affirms that religious instruction is vital for developing moral and civic citizens, citing historical precedent and Supreme Court rulings that protect parental rights in education. Furthermore, the resolution calls upon states and territories to accommodate students who wish to be released from public school for religious instruction.

This resolution expresses support for designating the week of September 20 through September 27, 2025, as "National Estuaries Week." It recognizes the critical economic, ecological, and protective value of estuaries to the nation. The bill applauds ongoing efforts by federal, state, and local partners to study, protect, and restore these vital coastal environments.

This resolution officially designates the week of September 14 through September 20, 2025, as "Telehealth Awareness Week." It recognizes the critical role telehealth plays in expanding healthcare access, especially for rural and underserved populations. The measure encourages increased awareness, resource sharing, and continued study of remote healthcare services. Ultimately, it supports maintaining robust access to telehealth for all beneficiaries.

The Protect Adoptees and American Families (PAAF) Act aims to clarify and secure automatic U.S. citizenship for certain internationally adopted individuals. This bill establishes clear pathways for adopted persons, regardless of when their adoption was finalized, to gain citizenship upon meeting specific residency and custody requirements. It also removes grounds of inadmissibility for those entering the U.S. to claim this citizenship, provided they pass a necessary criminal background check.

The SHINE for Autumn Act of 2025 aims to significantly improve the national understanding and prevention of stillbirths. It authorizes federal grants to help states enhance stillbirth surveillance, data collection, and analysis, ensuring all collected data remains de-identified. Furthermore, the Act mandates the creation of clear federal guidelines for standardized data collection and the development of public educational materials regarding stillbirth risk factors.

This bill establishes comprehensive sanctions against the Russian Federation by targeting its "shadow fleet" evading oil price caps and penalizing foreign entities supporting its defense industry. It mandates increased coordination with allies on enforcement and requires detailed reporting on Russian energy profits and U.S. aid to Ukraine. The legislation also provides emergency funding to counter Russian influence in Europe.

The CIVICS Act of 2025 updates federal funding criteria for national history and civics education programs. It mandates that any approved activity must demonstrate measurable improvements in student achievement across history, civics, and geography. Furthermore, funded programs must incorporate innovative, scalable methods, accountability measures, and practical, hands-on civic engagement focused on the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights.

This resolution formally condemns the assassination of Charlie Kirk and honors his life and legacy as a devoted husband, father, and founder of Turning Point USA. It recognizes his commitment to encouraging civil discourse on college campuses across the nation. The Senate also extends its deepest sympathies to his surviving family.

This resolution officially designates September 2025 as National Literacy Month to raise awareness about the critical importance of reading skills. It highlights the significant national challenges in literacy rates and the economic costs associated with low literacy. The measure calls upon all sectors of society to observe the month by promoting evidence-based reading programs and activities.

The Strengthen Wood Products Supply Chain Act of 2025 establishes strict timelines and procedures for the detention and inspection of imported wood products suspected of violating the Lacey Act. This bill mandates that the Secretary of the Interior must make a final decision on detained plants within 30 days of initial inspection. It also grants importers specific rights regarding notification, testing transparency, and the ability to move detained goods under bond.

The Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2025 significantly updates federal efforts to combat harmful algal blooms (HABs) and hypoxia across all U.S. waters, including freshwater systems. The bill expands the scope of the interagency Task Force, mandates the creation of a five-year national Action Strategy for HABs, and enhances monitoring and forecasting capabilities. It also clarifies agency roles, assigning EPA new duties for freshwater blooms while tasking NOAA with marine and Great Lakes response, and establishes a new incubator program for control technologies.

The Treatment Court, Rehabilitation, and Recovery Act of 2025 revamps federal funding for specialized courts addressing addiction and mental health by establishing a new discretionary grant program. This funding supports various treatment courts, including juvenile, family, tribal, and adult drug courts, ensuring participants receive evidence-based treatment and fair financial requirements. The Act mandates strict eligibility criteria, prohibits participation for certain violent offenders, and requires recipients to adhere to national best practice standards while ensuring equitable access and retention for all participants.