Kevin Cramer

A bill to increase by 5 the number of flex waivers available in each State for J-1 nonimmigrants and to establish a secondary physician match portal to assist alien physicians who are unable to find employment in their preferred State of residence to find employment in another State.

This bill would allow more foreign doctors on temporary J-1 visas to work in states other than where they initially planned, by increasing the number of "flex waivers" each state can grant and creating an online system to help these doctors find jobs in different states. The changes would make it easier for foreign physicians to practice medicine across the country when they can't find positions in their preferred location, potentially helping address doctor shortages in areas that need them.

Dietary Supplements Access Act

The proposal would allow people to use tax-advantaged health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts to pay for dietary supplements without facing tax penalties, treating them the same way as prescription medications and other medical expenses. This would benefit individuals who regularly purchase vitamins, minerals, and other supplements by letting them use pre-tax dollars for these purchases, potentially saving money on their taxes. The change would apply to anyone with a qualifying health savings account or flexible spending account through their employer or individual plan.

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income charitable distributions from certain employer-sponsored retirement plans, and for other purposes.

The bill would allow workers to give money directly from their employer retirement plans to charities without having to pay income taxes on that money. This change would benefit both retirees who want to support charitable causes and charities that receive donations, while potentially reducing the tax revenue collected by the government.

Veterans Outdoor Rehabilitation Act

This bill would create or expand outdoor rehabilitation programs for veterans recovering from physical or mental health injuries sustained during military service. The programs would likely use activities like hiking, fishing, camping, or other outdoor recreation to help veterans heal and reintegrate into civilian life. Veterans with service-related disabilities or conditions like PTSD would be the primary beneficiaries of these therapeutic outdoor activities.

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should reduce and maintain the Federal unified budget deficit at or below 3 percent of gross domestic product.

This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that (1) Congress should adopt a fiscal target to reduce the federal budget deficit to 3% of gross domestic product or less as soon as possible and no later than the end of FY2030; and (2) after the target is achieved, Congress should continue to pursue further deficit reduction with the goal of achieving a balanced federal budget.

Critical Access for Veterans Care Act

This bill would improve healthcare access for veterans by ensuring they can more easily receive medical care at critical access hospitals—smaller rural hospitals that serve areas with limited healthcare options. The legislation aims to remove barriers that prevent veterans from using these facilities and would likely expand where veterans can get treatment beyond traditional VA hospitals. Veterans in rural and underserved areas would be the primary beneficiaries of improved access to nearby medical services.

Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2026

This bill would renew the authority of the Export-Import Bank, a government agency that provides loans and insurance to help American companies sell products and services overseas, allowing it to continue supporting U.S. exporters and workers in industries like manufacturing and agriculture. The reauthorization would keep the bank operating beyond its current expiration date and likely determine its funding level and any changes to how it operates. The bill affects American businesses trying to compete in global markets, their employees, and foreign buyers of U.S. goods.

Strategic Resources Non-discrimination Act

This bill would prevent discrimination in the energy sector when it comes to accessing strategic resources needed for things like renewable energy and battery production. It likely aims to ensure that companies and projects have fair and equal access to critical materials and resources regardless of their size, location, or other characteristics. The measure is currently under review by the Senate Banking Committee.

Fair Allocation of Interstate Rates Act

This bill would establish rules for how electricity rates are set and shared fairly across state lines when power is transmitted through multiple states' electrical grids. It aims to prevent some states or utility companies from unfairly shifting costs to other regions or consumers. The changes would affect power companies, state utility regulators, and ultimately the electricity bills that households and businesses pay.

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "North Dakota Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".

This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) relating to the Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan (RMP) for the North Dakota Field Office and issued on January 8, 2025. By way of background, an RMP guides the management of lands administered by BLM. The 2025 North Dakota RMP modified the 1988 RMP, including by limiting development of oil and gas in low-potential areas and new coal leasing to areas within four miles of existing mines.

Supporting Rural Veterans Access to Healthcare Services Act

This bill would improve healthcare access for veterans living in rural areas by expanding telehealth services, increasing funding for rural VA clinics, and allowing veterans to receive care from non-VA providers when VA facilities are too far away. The legislation aims to address the challenge that many rural veterans face long travel distances to reach VA hospitals and clinics, which can delay or prevent them from getting needed medical treatment. The changes would primarily benefit veterans in remote communities who currently struggle to access the healthcare benefits they've earned through military service.

Payment Choice Act of 2025

The bill would likely give consumers and businesses more flexibility in how they pay for goods and services, possibly by limiting requirements to accept certain payment methods or by protecting the right to use cash. The measure would affect retailers, payment processors, banks, and anyone who buys or sells products, by changing rules around which payment options companies must accept. The specific details would depend on the bill's final language, but the general intent appears to be expanding payment choices in financial transactions.

Agricultural Risk Review Act of 2025

Agricultural Risk Review Act of 2025 This bill makes changes to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), including by requiring CFIUS to determine whether a national security review is necessary for reportable agricultural land transactions that are referred by the Department of Agriculture (USDA). (CFIUS oversees the national security risks of certain foreign investment in the United States. CFIUS has the authority to review covered transactions, which include mergers, acquisitions, and takeovers that could result in foreign control of a U.S. business; certain investments in businesses involved in critical technologies, critical infrastructure, or sensitive personal data; and certain real estate transactions.) Specifically, the bill directs CFIUS to, after receiving notification from USDA, determine (1) whether a reportable agricultural land transaction is a covered transaction, and (2) whether CFIUS should initiate a national security review or take another action with respect to the transaction. Reportable agricultural land transaction means a transaction (1) that USDA has reason to believe is a covered transaction, based on information from or in cooperation with the intelligence community; (2) that involves the acquisition of an interest in agricultural land by a foreign person of China, North Korea, Russia, or Iran; and (3) with respect to which a foreign person is required to submit a report to USDA regarding their agricultural land transactions. The bill also expands CFIUS to include the Secretary of Agriculture for covered transactions that involve agricultural land, agricultural biotechnology, or the agriculture industry (e.g., agricultural transportation, storage, and processing).

Vision Lab Choice Act of 2025

This bill would allow Medicare patients to choose their own eye care providers and facilities for vision services, rather than being limited to providers in their insurance network. The change aims to give seniors more flexibility in selecting optometrists or ophthalmologists for eye exams, glasses, and contact lenses while potentially expanding competition among vision care providers.

Appraisal Industry Improvement Act

Appraisal Industry Improvement Act This bill revises the eligibility criteria for real estate appraisers who are authorized to perform appraisals for federally related mortgage loans. As background, the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council’s Appraisal Subcommittee oversees state licensing and certification of appraisers and maintains a registry of appraisers who are eligible to perform federally related appraisals—those tied to mortgages involving federally insured banks, federally backed programs (e.g., programs administered by the Federal Housing Administration), or government sponsored enterprises (e.g., Fannie Mae). The bill allows federal employees who are state certified or licensed as an appraiser to perform federally related appraisals in states and territories other than the state or territory in which they are certified or licensed, requires appraisers to meet competency requirements established in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, and prohibits an appraiser who is only certified by a nationally recognized professional appraisal organization from performing federally related appraisals. The bill also establishes requirements for qualifying education for these appraisers. The bill expands the national registry of state certified and licensed appraisers to include credentialed trainees. The bill also allows state certified appraisers to use the assistance of a credentialed trainee or an unlicensed trainee. Finally, under the bill, the subcommittee (1) must make grants to state certifying and licensing agencies for the purpose of addressing appraiser workforce needs, and (2) may decrease certain fees for appraisal management companies if the subcommittee determines that the fees result in adverse consequences or are not appropriately tailored.

SECURE Notarization Act of 2025

Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act of 2025 or the SECURE Notarization Act of 2025 This bill allows a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and perform notarizations for remotely located individuals. The bill provides technical requirements for the notarizations, including the creation and retention of video and audio recordings and the use of communication technologies (i.e., video chat). Additionally, the bill requires U.S. courts and states to recognize notarizations—including remote notarizations of electronic records and notarizations of remotely-located individuals—that occur in or affect interstate commerce and are performed by a notary public commissioned under the laws of other states. The bill also allows a notary public to remotely notarize electronic records involving an individual located outside of the United States, subject to certain requirements.

Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2025

Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2025 This bill expands Medicare coverage of chiropractic services to include all services provided by chiropractors, rather than only subluxation corrections through manual manipulation of the spine.

Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act

Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the award of Congressional Gold Medals to the members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic men's ice hockey team in recognition of the team's achievement at the 1980 Winter Olympic Games.