Tim Scott

IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act

The bill would provide funding and support to help Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) improve their facilities, programs, and financial stability over the long term. This would benefit students attending these institutions, many of whom come from lower-income backgrounds, by enhancing their educational experience and career opportunities. The legislation aims to strengthen these universities' ability to compete with other colleges and universities across the country.

Clinical Trial Modernization Act

Clinical Trial Modernization Act This bill authorizes a grant program and provides certain exemptions to support the participation of individuals in clinical trials. Specifically, the bill authorizes a grant program to support outreach, education, and recruitment efforts for clinical trials that may benefit certain underrepresented populations or communities in need, such as rural or tribal areas. The bill also exempts from anti-kickback laws for federal health care programs (1) remuneration that is offered to cover participants' expenses to participate in clinical trials, (2) the provision of free digital health technologies to support participation of underrepresented populations in clinical trials, and (3) payment for participants' cost-sharing obligations in relation to clinical trials. Finally, the bill exempts up to $2,000 in remuneration that is received for participating in a clinical trial from income tax.

A resolution congratulating the University of South Carolina Aiken women's polo team on winning the 2026 United States Polo Association Division I Women's National Intercollegiate Championship.

The Senate is officially recognizing and congratulating the University of South Carolina Aiken women's polo team for winning the 2026 national championship in their division. This is a ceremonial resolution that honors the team's athletic achievement but does not create any new laws or policies. The resolution was approved unanimously by the Senate without any changes.

Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act

This bill would expand federal support and benefits for pregnant women and families with young children, likely including measures such as improved access to healthcare, childcare assistance, paid leave, or financial support during pregnancy and early parenthood. The legislation aims to help reduce financial hardship for expectant and new parents across different income levels. It has been sent to the Senate Finance Committee for review.

High-Quality Charter Schools Act

This bill would likely provide tax incentives or funding mechanisms to support the creation and operation of charter schools that meet certain quality standards. The legislation aims to make it easier for charter schools to access capital or receive tax benefits, potentially affecting students, families seeking school alternatives, charter school operators, and taxpayers. The bill is currently being reviewed by the Senate education committee to determine what specific tax provisions and quality requirements it would establish.

Kids in Classes Act

The bill aims to address education policy, likely focusing on getting more children into classroom settings or improving classroom attendance and enrollment. Without more specific details about the bill's provisions, the exact impact on students, teachers, and schools cannot be determined, but the referral to the education committee suggests it deals with K-12 or early childhood education access or participation.

PREDICT Act

The PREDICT Act would likely establish or expand programs to help predict, prevent, or respond to health threats and disease outbreaks. Based on its referral to the health committee, it probably aims to improve public health preparedness or surveillance systems that help identify health risks before they become widespread problems. The bill would affect public health agencies, healthcare providers, and potentially the general public by strengthening the nation's ability to detect and respond to health emergencies.

Apples to Apples Comparison Act of 2026

This bill would require health insurance companies to provide consumers with standardized, easy-to-compare information about different insurance plans so people can better understand costs, coverage, and benefits before choosing a plan. The goal is to make it simpler for patients and families to compare insurance options side-by-side using consistent formats, similar to how nutrition labels work on food products.

Repair Abuses of MSP Payments (RAMP) Act

Repair Abuses of MSP Payments (RAMP) Act This bill restricts the private right of action against insurance plans that do not provide appropriate primary payment in cases in which Medicare is a secondary payer. Current law allows for a private right of action against primary plans that do not provide appropriate primary payment in cases in which Medicare is a secondary payer; this provision applies to group health plans, workers' compensation plans, automobile or liability insurance plans, and no-fault insurance plans. The bill limits this provision to group health plans.

PREVENT DIABETES Act

This bill would likely establish or expand programs to help prevent diabetes through measures such as screening, education, and lifestyle interventions for at-risk populations. It could affect millions of Americans at risk for type 2 diabetes, as well as healthcare providers and insurers who would implement these prevention efforts. The goal would be to reduce diabetes cases and their associated health complications and costs.

A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2025 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month" in order to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need for research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell disease and conditions related to sickle cell disease.

This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month. Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder than can lead to pain, anemia, infections, and stroke.

ROAD to Housing Act of 2025

The bill aims to address housing shortages and affordability by likely expanding funding, incentives, or regulatory changes related to residential development and community housing programs. While the specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, the legislation would probably affect homebuyers, renters, developers, and local communities working to increase available housing stock. The bill is currently awaiting Senate consideration.

Community Investment and Prosperity Act

The bill aims to direct financial resources and investment toward underserved communities, likely through programs that encourage banks and financial institutions to lend money for small businesses, housing, and economic development in lower-income neighborhoods. It would probably affect community banks, small business owners, and residents in economically disadvantaged areas by making it easier to access credit and funding for local projects. The specific mechanisms for how this investment would work are still being developed in the Banking Committee.

Modern Worker Empowerment Act

The legislation would give workers new rights and protections in the workplace, such as stronger abilities to organize, negotiate for better pay and benefits, and challenge unfair labor practices. It would affect both private sector employees and potentially federal workers, while imposing new requirements and standards on employers regarding how they treat and compensate their workforce. The bill is currently under review by the Senate committee responsible for labor policy.

A resolution congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and leaders of charter schools across the United States for making ongoing contributions to education and supporting the ideals and goals of the 26th Annual National Charter Schools Week, to be held May 11 through May 17, 2025.

Congress is officially recognizing and praising charter schools across the country during National Charter Schools Week (May 11-17, 2025), celebrating the students, families, teachers, and administrators who work in these independently-operated public schools. The resolution acknowledges the contributions charter schools make to American education and their commitment to educational goals and innovation. This is a ceremonial measure that passed the Senate without objection.

Efficient Nuclear Licensing Hearings Act

The proposal would speed up the process for holding public hearings on nuclear power plant licenses by setting stricter time limits for how long these hearings can last and requiring more efficient procedures. This would affect nuclear power companies seeking to build or operate plants, as well as the public and environmental groups who currently have opportunities to raise concerns during these hearings. The changes aim to reduce delays in the licensing process while still allowing for public input on nuclear energy projects.

A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions".

Congress rejected a new rule from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that would have restricted how large banks charge overdraft fees. The rule would have required banks to get customers' permission before charging overdraft fees and limited how much they could charge, but lawmakers voted to block it from taking effect. This means large financial institutions can continue their current overdraft fee practices without the stricter limits the agency had proposed.

A bill to extend certain authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950.

The bill would extend the federal government's powers to direct private companies to prioritize production of critical materials and goods during national emergencies, a tool originally created during the Cold War. These authorities allow the president to require manufacturers to produce items needed for national defense or public health crises, even if it means deprioritizing regular commercial orders. The extension would keep these emergency powers available for situations like wars, pandemics, or other major threats to national security.

Credit Access and Inclusion Act of 2025

Credit Access and Inclusion Act of 2025 This bill allows for the reporting of certain positive consumer-credit information (such as the on-time payment of rent or utilities) to consumer reporting agencies. Specifically, a person or the Department of Housing and Urban Development may report information related to a consumer's performance in making payments either under a lease agreement for a dwelling or pursuant to a contract for a utility or telecommunications service. However, information about a consumer's usage of any utility or telecommunications service may be reported only to the extent that the information relates to payment by the consumer for such service or other terms of the provision of that service. Furthermore, an energy utility firm may not report a consumer's outstanding balance as late if the firm and the consumer have entered into a payment plan and the consumer is meeting the obligations of that plan. Specified provisions that establish civil liability with respect to furnishers of information to consumer reporting agencies shall not apply to any violation of the bill. The Government Accountability Office must report on the consumer impact of such reporting.

Stop Antisemitism on College Campuses Act

The legislation would require colleges and universities to address antisemitic harassment and discrimination on campus by enforcing existing civil rights laws and establishing clear procedures for students to report incidents. Schools that fail to take action against antisemitic conduct could lose federal funding. The bill aims to protect Jewish students from hostile campus environments while preserving free speech rights.

FIRM Act

Financial Integrity and Regulation Management Act or the FIRM Act This bill prohibits the consideration of reputational risk by federal banking agencies when regulating, examining, or supervising a depository institution or credit union. The bill defines reputational risk as the potential for negative publicity or public attention to decrease confidence in the institution, lead to litigation, reduce revenues, or result in other adverse impacts to the institution. Agencies must report on the implementation of this bill.

Unlocking Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025

This bill would make it easier for companies to build and operate liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities in the United States by streamlining the approval process and reducing regulatory requirements. The changes would likely help domestic energy producers export more natural gas to other countries and could create jobs in construction and energy sectors, though it may face environmental concerns from groups worried about climate impacts and local pollution.