Eric Schmitt

A resolution recognizing and honoring Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, and the Corps of Discovery, for their expedition to explore the Louisiana Purchase.

Congress is officially recognizing and honoring the historic achievements of explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark and their team, the Corps of Discovery, who led the famous expedition to map and explore the newly purchased Louisiana Territory in the early 1800s. This resolution celebrates their contributions to American geography, science, and westward expansion without making any changes to existing laws. The measure passed unanimously in the Senate as a symbolic gesture of respect for this important chapter in U.S. history.

America First Citizenship and Allegiance Act

The bill would make it harder to become a U.S. citizen by requiring immigrants to receive instruction about the oath of allegiance and constitutional principles before naturalization, and it would create stricter penalties for anyone who lies or hides information during the citizenship application process. These changes would affect people seeking to become citizens and could slow down the naturalization process by adding new educational requirements.

10 Years of ICE Funding Act

10 Years of ICE Funding Act This bill provides appropriations for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through FY2036. Specifically, the bill provides specified appropriations to ICE for operations and support, including for the purchase and lease of police-type vehicles, for overseas vetted units, and for maintenance, minor construction, and minor leasehold improvements at owned and leased facilities. The bill also provides appropriations to ICE for procurement, construction, and improvements, including for acquisition of necessary additional real property and facilities, construction and ongoing maintenance, facility improvements, equipment, and related expenses. The appropriations provided to ICE by this bill are available until September 30, 2036.

Agricultural and Food Policy Research Centers Reauthorization Act of 2026

This bill would renew funding and authorization for research centers that study agriculture and food policy, allowing them to continue operating and conducting studies on farming practices, food systems, and related issues. The legislation affects agricultural researchers, universities that run these centers, and farmers who benefit from the research findings that help improve crop production and food safety. By reauthorizing these centers, Congress would ensure that the government continues supporting scientific work aimed at strengthening American agriculture and the food supply.

A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 203 North Clay Street in Marshfield, Missouri, shall be known and designated as the "Edwin P. Hubble Post Office".

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 203 North Clay Street in Marshfield, Missouri, shall be known and designated as the "Edwin P. Hubble Post Office".

Taiwan and American Space Assistance Act of 2026

This bill would authorize the United States to provide space technology, expertise, and equipment to Taiwan to help strengthen its space capabilities and independence. The assistance could include satellite technology, launch services, and training for Taiwanese space programs, aimed at reducing Taiwan's reliance on other countries for space access. The measure affects U.S.-Taiwan relations and the broader geopolitical competition in the Asia-Pacific region.

Protect America Act

The bill addresses immigration policy, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the available information. Based on its title and referral to the Finance Committee, it likely proposes changes to how immigration is regulated or enforced, potentially affecting immigrants, employers who hire workers, and government agencies that manage immigration. The bill is currently under review by the Senate Finance Committee.

SCAM Act

The SCAM Act targets immigration fraud and schemes that exploit vulnerable people seeking to enter or stay in the United States, likely by increasing penalties for those who run fraudulent immigration services or help people submit false applications. The bill would affect both immigrants who might be victimized by scams and the operators of fraudulent immigration services. By cracking down on these schemes, the legislation aims to protect people from losing money to fake immigration consultants and lawyers while also strengthening enforcement against immigration fraud.

DETECT Nitazenes Act of 2025

This bill would make nitazenes—a class of synthetic opioids that are increasingly appearing in illegal drug supplies—easier for law enforcement and public health officials to detect and track. The measure aims to help authorities identify and respond to nitazene-related overdoses and drug trafficking by improving detection methods and information sharing between agencies. This would primarily affect drug enforcement agencies, public health departments, and communities dealing with opioid addiction.

Gateway Partnership Act

This bill likely aims to establish partnerships between the federal government and states or local communities to manage and protect public lands and natural resources more collaboratively. The legislation would probably give states and communities a greater say in decisions about how federal lands are used, managed, or conserved in their regions. This could affect hunters, hikers, ranchers, environmental groups, and others who depend on or care about public lands.

A resolution solemnly marking the one-year anniversary of the attempted assassination of President Donald J. Trump, condemning the multiple attempts against the President's life, condemning those who incite violence against political officials, and honoring the victims of the shooting.

The Senate passed a resolution commemorating the one-year anniversary of an assassination attempt on President Trump, condemning violence against political leaders and those who encourage such violence, and honoring the people harmed in the shooting. This is a symbolic measure that does not create new laws or policies but expresses the chamber's official stance against political violence. The resolution passed unanimously without any changes.

Public Safety Free Speech Act

This bill would protect workers from being fired or punished by their employers for speaking out about public safety issues or workplace conditions. It likely aims to prevent companies from silencing employees who report safety violations, hazards, or other concerns that affect public welfare. The measure would give workers stronger legal protections when they speak up about matters affecting their own safety or the safety of the public.

WATCH Act

The WATCH Act addresses health-related policy, though the specific details are not provided in the available information. Based on its referral to the health committee, it likely aims to improve some aspect of healthcare delivery, public health, or health-related services for Americans. To understand exactly who would be affected and what changes would be made, the full bill text would need to be reviewed.

National Plan for Epilepsy Act

National Plan for Epilepsy Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish a national plan, form an advisory council, and take other actions to address epilepsy. The requirements sunset on December 31, 2035. Specifically, the bill requires HHS to carry out a National Plan for Epilepsy to prevent, diagnose, treat, and cure epilepsy. In carrying out the plan, HHS must implement activities such as coordinating research and services across all federal agencies and soliciting public comments. Also, HHS must establish an Advisory Council on Epilepsy Research, Care, and Services. The advisory council must report to HHS and Congress every two years with an evaluation of federally funded efforts. Additionally, HHS must annually report to Congress with recommended actions based on its assessments of the nation’s progress on epilepsy.

Energy for America’s Economic Future Act

Energy for America’s Economic Future Act This bill establishes a fund to reduce the principal of the federal debt. Each fiscal quarter, 25% of the total revenue generated by activities relating to advancing artificial intelligence infrastructure in the United States as well as 25% of the total revenue generated by federal oil and gas lease sales must be deposited into the fund. Total revenue includes bonus bid amounts collected at the time of an oil or gas lease sale, as well as royalties, rental payments, and fees accrued over the life of the lease that were disbursed to the Treasury as miscellaneous receipts.