Chuck Grassley

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that it values the active participation of the Republic of Kosovo as the state partner of the Iowa National Guard over the past 15 years.

SRBIJA Act

Small Agri-Biodiesel Producer Credit Extension Act

A resolution designating the week beginning October 18, 2026, as "National Character Counts Week".

SCREENS Act

Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026

Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026 This bill restores changes that expired in 2024 applicable to debt limits for Subchapter V (small business reorganization) and Chapter 13 (the wage earner's plan) bankruptcies. Specifically, the bill increases the debt limit under Subchapter V from approximately $3.4 million to $7.5 million and increases the cumulative debt limit under Chapter 13 from approximately $2.1 million to $2.75 million. The bill also applies both secured and unsecured debt towards the Chapter 13 limit. (Currently, separate limits apply to secured and unsecured debt under Chapter 13 bankruptcy.)

A bill to expand the sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade.

This bill expands the authority of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to provide information to certain persons (e.g., trademark or copyright owners) regarding suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade. Under current law, if CBP suspects that merchandise is being imported in violation of certain trademark and copyright laws, it may request assistance from specified persons when determining whether the merchandise is imported in violation of these laws. To permit the party to conduct examination and testing, CBP must provide them with specified information that appears on the merchandise and its packaging and labels. This bill (1) expands the definition of person to allow CBP to request assistance from any other appropriate party with an interest in the imported merchandise, and (2) expands the scope of information that CBP is authorized to share with others to include information on and images of packing materials and shipping containers. The bill allows CBP to request this assistance if it has a reasonable suspicion (currently, suspects) that the merchandise being imported is in violation of certain trademark and copyright laws. Additionally, CBP may provide a person with nonpublic information about the imported merchandise that was generated by an online marketplace or similar market platform, express consignment operator, freight forwarder, or any other entity that plays a role in the sale, importation, or facilitation of the merchandise into the United States and has been provided to, shared with, or obtained by CBP.

A resolution designating August 21, 2026, as "Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day".

A resolution designating July 30, 2026, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".

The Senate has designated July 30, 2026, as a national day to recognize and appreciate whistleblowers—people who report illegal or unethical activities within their organizations. This symbolic resolution honors individuals who speak up about wrongdoing despite potential personal risks, acknowledging their role in exposing fraud, corruption, and other violations that harm the public. The designation passed unanimously and does not create any new laws or programs, but rather establishes an official day for Americans to recognize whistleblowers' contributions to accountability and transparency.

A resolution recognizing the importance of trademarks in the economy and the role of trademarks in protecting consumer safety by designating the month of July as "National Anti-Counterfeiting and Consumer Education and Awareness Month".

This resolution designates July as "National Anti-Counterfeiting and Consumer Education and Awareness Month" to highlight how fake products harm the economy and put consumers at risk. The designation encourages awareness about the importance of legitimate trademarks and brands in protecting people from counterfeit goods that may be unsafe or low-quality. The resolution passed the Senate without opposition and serves as a symbolic recognition rather than creating new laws or requirements.

CFTC Whistleblower Protection and Program Improvement Act of 2026

The bill would extend how long the Commodity Futures Trading Commission can use money set aside for customer education programs, strengthen legal protections for people who report wrongdoing in the commodities markets, and require that whistleblowers be clearly informed of their rights when they come forward. These changes would make it safer for workers and traders to report fraud or illegal activity without fear of losing their jobs or facing retaliation from their employers.

A resolution designating June 15, 2026, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" and the month of June 2026 as "Elder Abuse Awareness Month".

The Senate has officially designated June 15, 2026, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" and the entire month of June 2026 as "Elder Abuse Awareness Month" to draw attention to the problem of elder abuse and encourage efforts to protect older adults from harm. This symbolic designation aims to raise public awareness about the various forms of abuse that seniors face, including physical, emotional, and financial mistreatment, and to recognize organizations and individuals working to prevent it. The resolution passed unanimously in the Senate without any changes.

Foster Youth Housing Opportunity Act

Foster Youth Housing Opportunity Act This bill expands states' permissible uses of federal funds under the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood (Chafee program) to include supportive housing services. The Chafee program is administered by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Children's Bureau and provides funding to support youth and young adults who are in, or were formerly in, foster care with their transition to adulthood. The program is funded through formula grants awarded to child welfare agencies in states, certain territories, and participating tribes. The bill allows states to use such funds to provide supportive services (e.g., financial counseling) for youth up to the age of 26 who are seeking to obtain or retain housing and who have experienced foster care and receive assistance under the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section 8 Family Unification Program. Additionally, HHS and HUD must jointly develop and issue guidance to state public child welfare agencies and public housing authorities to improve alignment and coordination of housing supportive services. HHS, in consultation with HUD, also must report information about foster youth who are receiving federal housing assistance and the outcomes for such youth, including the extent to which such youth are able to access stable housing and the rates of homelessness. The report must include findings from any evaluations of state programs and recommendations for improving coordination between public child welfare agencies and federal housing programs.

Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2025

Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2025 This bill establishes a framework to allow federal court proceedings—in district courts, in circuit courts, and at the Supreme Court—to be photographed, recorded, broadcast, or televised. Specifically, it authorizes the presiding judge to permit media coverage of court proceedings, subject to requirements and limitations.

Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act

Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act This bill increases federal criminal penalties for providing or attempting to provide a cell phone to an individual who is incarcerated at a prison.

Recruiting Families Using Data Act of 2025

Recruiting Families Using Data Act of 2025 This bill requires state plans for child welfare services to provide for the development and implementation of a family partnership plan to improve foster care placement stability, increase rates of kinship placements, and align the composition of foster and adoptive families with the needs of children in or entering foster care. The Children's Bureau of the Administration for Children and Families also must include in its annual report information from states about the number, demographics, and characteristics of foster and adoptive families as well as a summary of the challenges related to recruiting and being foster or adoptive parents.

Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act of 2025

Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act of 2025 This bill requires the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services within the Department of Justice (DOJ) to report on one or more proposed programs for providing mental health care to public safety officers and related personnel. Under the bill, a proposed program must be administered by DOJ and must make treatment and preventative care available to public safety officers and public safety telecommunicators for job-related post-traumatic stress disorder or acute stress disorder. The bill requires the report to also include draft legislative language related to each proposed program, as well as the estimated cost for administering each proposed program.

American Innovation and Choice Online Act

This bill would make it illegal for large social media and online platforms to discriminate against users or content based on their political viewpoint, potentially requiring these companies to treat all speech more equally on their services. The measure would affect major tech platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, as well as users who believe their content has been unfairly removed or suppressed. The bill is currently under review by the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Intelligence Community Inspector General Parity Act of 2026

The proposal would give the Inspector General's office within the intelligence community the power to conduct law enforcement activities, such as investigating crimes and making arrests, rather than just reviewing and auditing intelligence agencies' work. This change would allow the office to more directly enforce rules and hold intelligence agencies accountable for wrongdoing. The measure affects how intelligence agencies like the CIA and NSA are overseen and investigated for potential violations.

Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program Reauthorization

Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program Reauthorization This bill extends the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program for an additional five years. The program tests the feasibility of cost-based reimbursement under Medicare for small rural hospitals that are too large to qualify for special payment as critical access hospitals. The bill specifies that hospitals that participate in the program between December 30, 2024, and January 1, 2027, may continue to participate during the five-year extension period.

IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act

The legislation would expand protections and financial rewards for people who report tax fraud or illegal tax practices to federal authorities. Whistleblowers who expose violations of federal tax laws would receive stronger legal safeguards against retaliation from their employers and potentially larger financial awards for their information. This would encourage more people to come forward with evidence of tax crimes, helping the government catch tax cheaters and recover lost tax revenue.

Informed Foster Youth Act of 2026

The legislation would change the rules for case plans that social workers must create for children in the foster care system, likely affecting how caseworkers document goals, services, and progress for each child in their care. These changes could impact foster parents, biological families, child welfare agencies, and the children themselves by modifying what information must be included in official case plans and how often they need to be reviewed or updated.

A resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system and to encourage Congress to implement policies to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.

This resolution officially recognizes National Foster Care Month to draw attention to the struggles faced by children in the foster care system and to encourage lawmakers to develop better policies that improve their lives. The measure passed the Senate unanimously and serves as a statement of support for foster children and the need for systemic improvements in how the government cares for kids who cannot live with their biological families.

A resolution designating the week of May 10 through May 16, 2026, as "National Police Week".

The Senate has officially recognized the week of May 10-16, 2026, as National Police Week to honor and celebrate law enforcement officers and their service to communities across the country. This symbolic designation encourages Americans to acknowledge the contributions and sacrifices made by police officers in keeping neighborhoods safe. The resolution passed unanimously without any changes.

A resolution supporting the mission and goals of National Fentanyl Awareness Day in 2026, including increasing individual and public awareness of the impact of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills on families and young people.

The Senate is officially recognizing National Fentanyl Awareness Day in 2026 to help educate people about the dangers of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills, which have become a major threat to young people and families. The resolution supports efforts to increase public awareness about how counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl are contributing to overdose deaths across the country. This is a symbolic measure that passed without opposition and doesn't create new laws or programs, but rather highlights an important public health issue.

A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

This resolution officially recognizes April as National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month and expresses support for efforts to raise awareness about sexual assault, support survivors, and promote prevention programs. The resolution encourages organizations, schools, workplaces, and communities to participate in activities that educate the public about sexual assault and help survivors access resources and support services. The Senate unanimously agreed to the resolution without making any changes to it.

A resolution designating the week of April 20 through April 24, 2026, as "National Home Visiting Week".

The Senate has designated the week of April 20-24, 2026, as "National Home Visiting Week" to recognize and promote programs where trained professionals visit families in their homes to provide support, education, and resources. This observance highlights the importance of home visiting services, which help parents and caregivers improve child development, health outcomes, and family well-being. The designation is largely symbolic and does not create new programs or funding, but rather calls attention to existing home visiting initiatives across the country.

TEACH Improvement Act of 2026

The bill would modify rules for TEACH grants, which provide money to students who agree to teach in high-need schools or subjects for a set period. The changes would affect college students pursuing teaching careers and the schools that rely on teachers funded through this program.

A bill to extend section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 for 18 months.

This bill would temporarily extend a federal surveillance program that allows U.S. intelligence agencies to collect communications from foreign targets without individual warrants, keeping it in effect for an additional 18 months. The program affects how the government monitors suspected foreign spies and terrorists, though privacy advocates worry it can inadvertently sweep up communications from Americans. The extension gives Congress more time to debate whether to make the program permanent, modify it, or let it expire.

A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Awareness Month".

Congress is expressing support for raising public awareness about deep vein thrombosis (blood clots in the legs) and pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the lungs), serious conditions that can be life-threatening if not treated quickly. The resolution encourages doctors, hospitals, patients, and the public to learn more about the warning signs, risk factors, and prevention methods for these blood clot conditions. This symbolic measure passed unanimously and does not create any new laws or programs.

Healthy Moms and Babies Act

Healthy Moms and Babies Act This bill establishes programs and requirements to support maternal health services under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). For example, the bill allows state Medicaid programs to cover services that are provided by maternity health homes (designated providers or health teams that provide pregnancy and postpartum coordinated care services). It also establishes a demonstration program to expand telehealth services for pregnant and postpartum women under Medicaid. The bill also establishes an advisory group on birthing practices for health care professionals, requires a study on Medicaid coverage of doula services, and establishes other requirements relating to the maternal health care workforce. It also requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to develop guidance on ways to address social determinants of health for pregnant and postpartum women and to reduce maternal mortality for Medicaid and CHIP beneficiaries.

A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify whistleblower protections for duty speech disclosures, and for other purposes.

Federal employees who report wrongdoing or safety concerns related to their job duties would receive clearer legal protections against retaliation from their agencies. The bill aims to strengthen existing whistleblower safeguards by defining what counts as protected speech when workers disclose information about government misconduct, waste, or violations of law. This would make it harder for agencies to punish employees for speaking up about problems they encounter in their work.

Whistleblower Anti-Gag Act of 2026

This bill would prevent employers from using non-disclosure agreements or other legal restrictions to silence workers who report illegal activity, safety violations, or other wrongdoing to government agencies or law enforcement. The law would protect government employees, contractors, and potentially private sector workers from being punished or sued for speaking up about misconduct. It aims to make it easier for whistleblowers to come forward without fear of losing their jobs or facing legal consequences from their employers.

A resolution designating March 6, 2026, as "National Speech and Debate Education Day".

This resolution officially recognizes March 6, 2026, as a national day to celebrate and promote speech and debate education in schools. The designation honors the importance of these programs in helping students develop communication skills, critical thinking, and confidence. The resolution has already passed the Senate with unanimous support.

Litigation Funding Transparency Act of 2026

This bill would require companies and individuals who provide funding for lawsuits to disclose who they are and how much money they're putting into cases, similar to how campaign donations are tracked. The goal is to make the legal system more transparent so judges, juries, and the public can see who's financially backing different lawsuits, which could affect how cases are perceived and decided. The requirement would apply to third-party litigation funders—outside investors who pay for legal costs in exchange for a share of any settlement or judgment.

A resolution supporting the observation of National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month during the period beginning on January 1, 2026, and ending on February 1, 2026, to raise awareness of, and opposition to, human trafficking and modern slavery.

This resolution expresses support for observing National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month during the period of January 1-February 1, 2026.

Combating Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, and Counterfeiting Act of 2026

The bill would strengthen federal tools and penalties to fight money laundering (hiding illegally obtained money), terrorist financing, and counterfeiting operations. It would likely give law enforcement agencies more authority to track suspicious financial transactions, increase criminal penalties for those caught engaging in these activities, and require financial institutions to do more to identify and report suspicious activity. The changes would affect banks, money transfer services, law enforcement agencies, and anyone involved in illegal financial schemes.

Student Loan Bond Expansion Act of 2026

This bill would allow the federal government to issue special bonds to help finance student loans, potentially making it easier and cheaper to fund education lending programs. The bonds would likely offer tax advantages to investors who buy them, which could lower borrowing costs for the government and potentially affect how student loans are funded and managed. The measure is currently under review by the Senate Finance Committee.

FISA Accountability and Extension Act of 2026

This bill would extend and modify the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), which allows the government to conduct surveillance on suspected foreign agents and terrorists operating in or targeting the United States. The legislation likely includes new rules or oversight measures to balance national security needs with protections for Americans' privacy rights, and would keep these surveillance authorities in effect beyond their current expiration date. The changes would affect intelligence agencies, law enforcement, and potentially any Americans whose communications might be monitored during national security investigations.

Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act

Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act This bill requires registered lobbyists to disclose any foreign countries or political parties that are involved in the direction, planning, supervision, or control of the lobbyist's activities.

SAFE Act

Sentencing Accountability For Exploitation Act or the SAFE Act This bill directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to review and amend its guidelines and policy statements applicable to federal criminal offenses involving the production, receipt, transport, shipment, or distribution of child sexual abuse material to (1) account for the actual and potential harm from the offense and changes since the last amendments with respect to the typical offense behavior and modern technologies, and (2) better reflect the spectrum of offender culpability.

Stop Sextortion Act

Stop Sextortion Act This bill criminalizes threats to distribute child sexual abuse material to intimidate, coerce, extort, or cause substantial emotional distress. This practice is commonly referred to as sextortion . The bill also increases criminal penalties for related offenses that involve the use of child sexual abuse material to intimidate, coerce, extort, or cause substantial emotional distress. Specifically, the bill establishes new federal criminal offenses for threatening to distribute child pornography or a visual depiction of a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct with intent to intimidate, coerce, extort, or cause substantial emotional distress. An offense, or an attempt or conspiracy to commit the offense, is subject to criminal penalties. Additionally, the bill increases the maximum prison term for various offenses involving the sexual exploitation of children if those offenses involve the use of child pornography or a visual depiction of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct with intent to intimidate, coerce, extort, or cause substantial emotional distress.

ECCHO Act

Ending Coercion of Children and Harm Online or the ECCHO Act This bill establishes a federal framework to combat the online coercion of minors to commit harm. The bill creates new criminal offenses, expands reporting of instances involving the online coercion of minors, facilitates the prosecution of offenders, and expands protections for minors who testify in court. Specifically, the bill makes it a crime to intentionally coerce a minor to commit suicide (or attempt to); kill someone (or attempt to); kill a pet, emotional support animal, service animal, or horse (or attempt to); physically harm an individual (including the minor), pet, emotional support animal, service animal, or horse; or commit (or attempt to commit) arson or certain other acts such as doxxing or swatting. A violation (or conspiracy or attempt to commit a violation) is subject to a fine, a prison term, or both. The bill requires electronic communication service providers and remote computing service providers to report instances of online coercion of minors to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children via the CyberTipline. The bill facilitates the federal prosecution of offenses committed by (1) individuals as part of a child exploitation enterprise, and (2) minors in certain circumstances. The bill extends various protections for minors who testify in court (e.g., certain privacy protections) to those who are victims of or witnesses to crimes involving mental injury (i.e., psychological or intellectual harm to a child) or the negligent treatment of a child.

SIMSA Act of 2025

PROTECT Act of 2025

Stop Pills That Kill Act

Stop Pills That Kill Act This bill increases criminal penalties for offenses relating to the manufacture of fentanyl or counterfeit substances. It also establishes requirements for federal agencies to address the use of counterfeit substances. Specifically, the bill applies an increased criminal penalty for possessing, manufacturing, or distributing certain equipment or materials that are used to illegally manufacture fentanyl, an analogue of fentanyl, or a counterfeit substance (the increased penalty is currently limited to offenses involving methamphetamine). The Drug Enforcement Administration must establish and implement a plan to address counterfeit fentanyl or methamphetamine substances through law enforcement action and education and prevention efforts. In addition, the Department of Justice must annually report on the collection of counterfeit fentanyl or methamphetamine substances by law enforcement and on related prosecutions.

Gang Activity Reporting Act of 2025

Gang Activity Reporting Act of 2025 This bill requires the Department of Justice to report on gang activity, reporting, investigation, and prosecution.

A resolution designating the week beginning October 19, 2025, as "National Character Counts Week".

This resolution designates the week beginning on October 19, 2025, as National Character Counts Week.

H–1B and L–1 Visa Reform Act of 2025

Fertilizer Research Act of 2025

Fertilizer Research Act of 2025 This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to publish on the department's website a report on the U.S. fertilizer industry. Among other things, the report must include a description of the impacts on the fertilizer industry that influence the prices that agricultural producers receive for their products; a description of the size and value of the U.S. fertilizer market over the previous 25 years; a description of the importation of fertilizer into the United States and the impacts that antidumping and countervailing duties have on retail fertilizer prices; a study of market concentration of the U.S. fertilizer industry; an assessment of the regulatory environment governing fertilizer production, distribution, and usage; and a description of the extent to which current public price reporting of fertilizer is transparent for market participants and recommendations on whether further reporting is needed.

A resolution designating August 21, 2025, as "Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day".

This resolution designates August 21, 2025, as Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid and can be up to 50 times stronger than heroin. The resolution also encourages the people of the United States to promote the prevention of fentanyl use.

A resolution designating July 30, 2025, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".

FBI Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2025

Biochar Research Network Act of 2025

Biochar Research Network Act of 2025 This bill directs the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) to establish a biochar research network of not more than 20 research sites or facilities to test the impact of biochar across various soil types, application methods, and climates to learn more about its potential to benefit agriculture, forestry, and the environment. Eligible entities for the research network include (1) state agriculture and forestry experiment stations; and (2) research facilities of the ARS, the Forest Service, and the Departments of Energy, Commerce, and the Interior. Biochar is created by heating biomass (e.g., wood, grass, and manure) in a low-oxygen environment and can be applied to soil to sequester carbon and improve soil health.

A resolution recognizing the importance of trademarks in the economy and the role of trademarks in protecting consumer safety, by designating the month of July as "National Anti-Counterfeiting and Consumer Education and Awareness Month".

This resolution designates July 2025 as National Anti-Counterfeiting and Consumer Education and Awareness Month.

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2025

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2025 This bill reauthorizes through FY2030 programs and activities under: (1) title II of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA), including the State Formula Grant Program; and (2) title V of the JJDPA, including the Incentive Grants for Local Delinquency Prevention Program. The bill also makes changes to the State Formula Grant Program. Specifically, the bill allows states to use formula grant funds for programs to address racial and ethnic disparities, to collect data on the socioeconomic status of youth in the juvenile justice system, to divert youth from the justice system, and to support initiatives to comply with the core requirements. (Current law requires states to comply with four core requirements to receive a full allocation of formula grant funds.) Additionally, the bill limits an exception to the deinstitutionalization of status offenders (DSO) core requirement. The DSO core requirement prohibits the secure detention or confinement of a juvenile who commits a status offense (i.e., an offense that would not be a crime if committed by an adult) except in certain circumstances, including when a juvenile violates a court order. The bill prohibits the use of this exception beginning in FY2029 unless doing so aligns with the Interstate Compact on Juveniles, among other requirements.

A resolution designating June 15, 2025, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" and the month of June 2025 as "Elder Abuse Awareness Month".

This resolution designates June 15, 2025, as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The resolution also designates June 2025 as Elder Abuse Awareness Month.

A resolution recognizing June 2, 2025, as the 39th anniversary of C-SPAN chronicling democracy in the Senate.

This resolution recognizes the 39th anniversary of the Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network (C-SPAN) providing coverage of the Senate and the importance of continuous, accessible Senate coverage.

Combating Violent and Dangerous Crime Act

Combating Violent and Dangerous Crime Act This bill expands the definition of crime of violence for the purposes of determining whether a defendant is subject to an enhanced criminal penalty for using or carrying a firearm in the crime of violence. The bill also expands applicable criminal penalties for bank robbery, carjacking, and kidnapping offenses, as well as certain drug offenses. Under current law, an individual who uses or carries a firearm in a crime of violence is subject to an enhanced mandatory minimum prison term in addition and consecutive to any other prison term imposed for the underlying crime of violence. The term crime of violence includes a felony that has as an element the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force. This bill expands crime of violence to include a conspiracy or an attempt to commit a felony that has as an element the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force. This bill expands applicable penalties for federal criminal offenses involving bank robbery, carjacking, or kidnapping, including by specifying the offenses that include as an element force or threat, or intimidation, and therefore qualify as a crime of violence under the existing definition. Additionally, a conspiracy or attempt to commit a federal bank robbery, carjacking or kidnapping offense qualifies as a crime of violence under the expanded definition. Finally, the bill establishes additional criminal penalties for certain federal drug offenses involving the manufacture or distribution of candy-flavored controlled substances or similar products for minors.

A bill to provide additional funding to States that provide certain rights to sexual assault survivors, and for other purposes.

A resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policies to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.

This resolution officially recognizes National Foster Care Month and calls on Congress to pay attention to the challenges facing children in the foster care system, such as finding stable homes and getting proper support. The resolution encourages lawmakers to develop and pass new policies aimed at improving outcomes for foster children, though it doesn't mandate any specific changes. The Senate unanimously approved this resolution, signaling broad agreement that foster care issues deserve national attention.

A resolution calling for the return of abducted Ukrainian children before finalizing any peace agreement to end the war against Ukraine.

This resolution expresses Congress's position that any peace deal to end the war in Ukraine must include the return of children who have been taken from Ukraine by Russian forces before the agreement is finalized. The measure calls attention to the thousands of Ukrainian children reportedly abducted during the conflict and makes their safe return a condition that should be met as part of peace negotiations. It affects Ukrainian families separated from their children and signals U.S. priorities in international peace efforts.

Protecting First Responders from Secondary Exposure Act of 2025

Protecting First Responders from Secondary Exposure Act of 2025 This bill expands the allowable uses of grant funds under the Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program administered by the Department of Justice. Specifically, the bill allows grants to be used for purchasing containment devices for first responders and training first responders on the use of containment devices to prevent secondary exposure to fentanyl and other potentially lethal substances.

AI Whistleblower Protection Act

The proposal would protect employees who report safety concerns, illegal activities, or unethical practices related to artificial intelligence systems at their workplaces from being fired or punished for speaking up. Workers in tech companies and other organizations using AI would gain legal safeguards similar to those that protect whistleblowers in other industries, allowing them to report problems to their employers, government agencies, or the public without fear of retaliation. The measure aims to encourage transparency and accountability as AI technology becomes more widespread in business and society.

A resolution designating the week of May 11 through May 17, 2025, as "National Police Week".

The Senate has officially designated May 11-17, 2025, as National Police Week to honor and recognize the contributions and sacrifices of law enforcement officers across the country. This symbolic designation encourages Americans to acknowledge police work and remember officers who have been killed or injured in the line of duty. The resolution passed without any objections from senators.

Healthy Dog Importation Act

Healthy Dog Importation Act This bill expands Department of Agriculture (USDA) requirements for the importation of live dogs. Prior to a dog's arrival into the United States, USDA must receive electronic documentation about the dog's health. The documentation must demonstrate that the dog (1) is in good health; (2) has received all necessary vaccinations and parasite treatments and demonstrated negative test results as evidenced by a certificate from a licensed veterinarian; and (3) is officially identified by a permanent method approved by USDA. Additionally, a dog entering the United States for transfer (e.g., for sale, adoption, exchange, or donation) must be at least six months old and accompanied by a USDA permit. USDA must promulgate regulations to, among other things, deny entry of any dog in violation of the new requirements, require USDA to maintain a centralized database of imported dogs, and establish fees for verifying required documentation and issuing transfer permits. USDA must provide an exception to any requirements under the bill for dogs that are transferred as a personal pet of U.S. origin returning to the United States; as a U.S. military working dog; for research purposes; for veterinary treatment under certain conditions, including appropriate quarantining; or for lawful importation into the state of Hawaii (from the British Isles, Australia, Guam, or New Zealand) if the dog is less than six months old and is not transported out of Hawaii for transfer at less than six months old. USDA also has enforcement authority under the bill.

Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act

The proposal would give Social Security Administration staff better tools and training to help people whose identities have been stolen, including faster processing of replacement documents and clearer procedures for reporting fraud. This would primarily benefit identity theft victims who need to restore their Social Security records and prevent criminals from using their information for fraudulent purposes. The measure aims to reduce the burden on victims by streamlining how the agency responds to identity theft cases.

Protecting Communities and Preserving the Second Amendment Act of 2025

Immigration Parole Reform Act of 2025

Immigration Parole Reform Act of 2025 This bill limits the authority of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to grant immigration parole (i.e., give official permission for an individual to enter and temporarily remain in the United States). Specifically, the bill (1) limits what qualifies as an urgent humanitarian reason or a significant public benefit that would justify granting parole, and (2) prohibits granting parole based on an individual's membership in a defined class of individuals. An urgent humanitarian reason is limited to medical emergencies, the death of a close family member, and to green card applicants returning to the United States after temporary travel abroad. A significant public benefit is limited to assisting the U.S. government in a law enforcement matter. Individuals granted parole on the basis of an urgent humanitarian reason or a significant public benefit are not permitted to work while in the United States. Additionally, the bill provides statutory authority for DHS to grant parole to certain Cuban nationals and to certain family members of active-duty Armed Forces members.

Net Price Calculator Improvement Act

Colleges would be required to provide clearer, more accurate online calculators that show students what they would actually pay to attend, including tuition, fees, and financial aid. The calculators would need to be easier to use and updated regularly so families can better understand the real cost of college before applying. This would help high school students and their parents make more informed decisions about which schools they can afford.

A resolution supporting the mission and goals of National Fentanyl Awareness Day in 2025, including increasing individual and public awareness of the impact of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills on families and young people.

This resolution designates April 29, 2025, as National Fentanyl Awareness Day to bring attention to the impact of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills.

A resolution designating the week of April 21 through April 25, 2025, as "National Home Visiting Week".

This resolution officially recognizes the week of April 21-25, 2025, as "National Home Visiting Week" to raise awareness about programs where healthcare workers and social workers visit families in their homes to provide health education, support, and services. The designation highlights the importance of home visiting programs that help pregnant women, new parents, and young children access medical care and parenting resources. While symbolic rather than creating new programs or funding, the resolution aims to draw public and government attention to these community health services.

Combating Organized Retail Crime Act

Combating Organized Retail Crime Act This bill expands federal enforcement of criminal offenses related to organized retail and supply chain crime. The term organized retail and supply chain crime includes criminal offenses involving the interstate transportation of stolen property, the sale or receipt of stolen goods, or theft from an interstate or foreign shipment that is committed by, in coordination with, or at the instruction of an organization. First, with respect to criminal offenses involving the interstate transportation of stolen property or the sale or receipt of stolen goods, the bill broadens the scope of conduct that qualifies as offenses by allowing prosecutions to be based on the aggregate value of stolen items over a 12-month period. Additionally, the bill makes the offenses predicate offenses (i.e., underlying offenses) for prosecutions under the federal money laundering statute and authorizes the criminal forfeiture of any property obtained from the proceeds of an offense. Second, with respect to criminal offenses involving theft from an interstate or foreign shipment, the bill also makes an offense an underlying offense for prosecution under the federal money laundering statute and authorizes the criminal forfeiture of any associated property. Third, the bill expands the federal money laundering statute to include offenses involving general-use prepaid cards, gift certificates, or store gift cards. Finally, the bill temporarily establishes a center within the Department of Homeland Security to coordinate federal law enforcement activities related to organized retail and supply chain crime.

Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2025

Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 20 25 This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to report about anticompetitive practices and other trends within the pharmaceutical supply chain that may impact the cost of prescription drugs. The report must address whether pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) (1) reimburse pharmacies owned by the PBM at a higher price than other pharmacies, and (2) implement formulary designs to increase the market share of higher-cost prescription drugs or depress the market share of lower-cost prescription drugs. The FTC also must provide recommendations to increase transparency in the supply chain, prevent anticompetitive practices, and ensure that consumers benefit from cost savings or efficiencies that result from mergers and consolidations. Additionally, the FTC must report the number and nature of complaints the FTC receives relating to an allegation of anticompetitive conduct by a manufacturer of a sole-source drug.

A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act

Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act This bill requires the Department of Justice to report on (1) targeted attacks on law enforcement officers, (2) the feasibility of incorporating such attacks into existing crime reporting systems, and (3) the mental health resources that are available to law enforcement officers.

Judicial Relief Clarification Act of 2025

The bill clarifies how courts can provide relief and remedies in legal cases, likely addressing confusion or gaps in current judicial procedures. While the specific details aren't yet public, the measure appears intended to help judges and lawyers better understand what types of relief they can award in different situations, potentially affecting anyone involved in lawsuits or legal disputes.

Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act

Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act This bill expands the E-Verify program by requiring all employers to use it and permanently reauthorizes the program. Currently, E-Verify use is voluntary for most employers, although some states mandate its use. All employers must use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all recruited, referred, or hired individuals, including current employees who were never verified under the program. Failure to use E-Verify shall create a rebuttable presumption that the employer is violating immigration law. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services must generate weekly reports about individuals who have received a final nonconfirmation of employment eligibility. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) must use the report to enforce immigration laws. The bill increases civil and criminal penalties for hiring non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who are not authorized to work. DHS must bar repeat offenders and those criminally convicted from holding federal contracts, grants, or cooperative agreements. The Social Security Administration, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, and DHS must jointly establish a program to share information to help identify non-U.S. nationals who are not authorized to work. The bill establishes the Employer Compliance Inspection Center within Homeland Security Investigations of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The center's duties include processing I-9 employment eligibility verification forms and ensuring compliance with employment eligibility laws. DHS must report to Congress on ways to simplify procedures relating to I-9 forms and on whether the I-9 process should be eliminated.

A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Awareness Month".

This resolution expresses support for Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Awareness Month. Deep vein thrombosis is a condition caused by a blood clot in the deep veins of the body; pulmonary embolisms (i.e., where a blood clot breaks off and lodges in the lung) are a potentially life-threatening complication of this condition.

Justice for Murder Victims Act

Justice for Murder Victims Act This bill allows a prosecution to be instituted for any federal homicide offense without regard to the time that elapsed between the act or omission that caused the death of the victim and the death of the victim.

A bill to modify the requirements for transfers of United States defense articles and defense services among the Baltic states.

A resolution designating March 7, 2025, as "National Speech and Debate Education Day".

This resolution designates March 7, 2025, as National Speech and Debate Education Day.

EAGLES Act of 2025

EAGLES Act of 2025 This bill reauthorizes the National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) within the U.S. Secret Service. It reauthorizes the functions of NTAC through FY2030 and expands them to include additional activities related to the prevention of targeted violence, such as the establishment of a national program on targeted school violence prevention.

Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2025

This bill would require pharmacy benefit managers—the companies that manage prescription drug benefits for insurance plans—to disclose more information about how they set drug prices, negotiate with pharmacies, and handle patient costs. The goal is to give patients, doctors, and regulators better visibility into why prescription drugs cost what they do and how much money these middlemen are making from the system. The changes would mainly affect health insurance companies, pharmacies, and the pharmacy benefit managers themselves.

An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on the Judiciary.

A resolution supporting the observation of National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month during the period beginning on January 1, 2025, and ending on February 1, 2025, to raise awareness of, and opposition to, human trafficking and modern slavery.

Congress is officially recognizing a two-month period from January through early February 2025 to draw public attention to human trafficking and modern slavery, encouraging Americans to learn about these crimes and support efforts to combat them. The resolution doesn't create new laws or programs, but rather designates this time for awareness campaigns, education, and advocacy by government agencies, nonprofits, and communities. This affects everyone by promoting understanding of how trafficking happens and how people can help identify and report victims.

A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the National Park Service, to designate the Dr. Norman E. Borlaug Birthplace and Childhood Home in Cresco, Iowa, as a National Historic Site and as a unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes.

Requires, if the Secretary of the Interior acquires by donation from the Borlaug Heritage Foundation fee simple and unencumbered title to the Norman E. Borlaug Birthplace site and the Norman E. Borlaug Childhood Home site (both in Cresco, Iowa) and any related personal property, designation of all such property as a National Historic Site and as a unit of the National Park System, to be known as the "Dr. Norman E. Borlaug Birthplace Home National Historic Site."