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senate 02/19/2025 - 119th Congress
We aim to recognize and celebrate February 2025 as "Hawaiian Language Month" to honor and promote the use and revitalization of `Olelo Hawai`i, the Native language of the Hawaiian people. Through this resolution, we seek to support cultural preservation and inspire activities that bolster the language's continued resurgence in alignment with the Native American Languages Act.Congress.gov
SRES 83 - A resolution designating February 2025 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Olelo Hawai'i Month".
senate 02/19/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to authorize funding for the Senate's Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation to ensure they have the necessary resources to continue their work on hearings, reports, and investigations from March 2025 through February 2027. This legislation supports the committee in fulfilling its duties by covering expenses for personnel, consultants, and staff training.Congress.gov
SRES 82 - An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
senate 02/19/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to authorize and clarify adjusted interest payments to key water development funds for the Navajo Nation, Taos Pueblo, and Aamodt Settlement Pueblos, ensuring these communities have the necessary resources to maintain and operate their water systems effectively. This legislation makes technical corrections to previous laws to support sustainable water infrastructure for these Native American groups.Congress.gov
S 640 - Technical Corrections to the Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act, Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, and Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act
senate 02/19/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to make it possible for Indian Health Service scholarship and loan recipients to fulfill their service obligations through half-time clinical practice, giving them more flexibility while still supporting critical health care needs in Indian communities. This change aims to strengthen the healthcare workforce serving these communities without reducing commitment.Congress.gov
S 632 - IHS Workforce Parity Act of 2025
senate 02/19/2025 - 119th Congress
We are introducing the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project Amendments Act of 2025 to enhance water infrastructure in Northwestern New Mexico. Our goal is to improve the existing Rural Water Projects Act to ensure more reliable water delivery to communities, including expanding service areas and establishing funds to support future construction and maintenance of water facilities. This legislation also seeks to promote sustainable development through the use of renewable energy for project operations.Congress.gov
S 637 - Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project Amendments Act of 2025
senate 02/19/2025 - 119th Congress
We are introducing legislation to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, allowing individuals to personally import safe and affordable prescription drugs from approved Canadian pharmacies. Our goal is to provide consumers with more accessible options for necessary medications while ensuring safety and regulatory standards are upheld.Congress.gov
S 641 - Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2025
senate 02/19/2025 - 119th Congress
We are introducing the Clergy Act to provide an opportunity for clergy members who previously opted out of Social Security to revoke their exemption and join the system. This legislation aims to ensure clergy can secure social safety nets by contributing to Social Security if they choose to do so within a specified timeframe.Congress.gov
S 639 - Clergy Act
senate 02/19/2025 - 119th Congress
We are introducing the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act to ensure that public safety officers like police, firefighters, and emergency medical services staff have the right to collectively bargain. By fostering effective labor-management partnerships, this bill aims to enhance workplace conditions, improve public safety agency operations, and secure essential rights and responsibilities for these vital first responders.Congress.gov
S 636 - Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act
senate 02/19/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to update a law from 1948 to ensure that land appraisals for agricultural purposes reflect the highest fair value, including historical values, as determined by the Secretary of Agriculture. This change aims to make land valuations more accurate and fair in government processes.Congress.gov
S 638 - A bill to amend the Act of June 22, 1948.
senate 02/19/2025 - 119th Congress
We're working to pass the Korematsu-Takai Civil Liberties Protection Act of 2025, ensuring that no one in the U.S. is unlawfully detained based solely on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability. Our goal is to uphold due process and protect civil liberties for all individuals.Congress.gov
S 634 - Korematsu-Takai Civil Liberties Protection Act of 2025
senate 02/19/2025 - 119th Congress
We aim to honor past U.S. Presidents and their spouses through the minting and issuance of special $1 coins and bullion coins. This legislation allows for the creation of numismatic items that celebrate deceased Presidents and their spouses, providing a tangible way to commemorate their contributions to our nation's history.Congress.gov
S 633 - Presidential and First Spouse Coin Act of 2025
senate 02/19/2025 - 119th Congress
We're working to enhance access to in-home care for veterans by proposing the Veterans Homecare Choice Act of 2025. This legislation aims to include nurse registries in the Veterans Community Care Program, allowing veterans to receive care from a broader range of healthcare professionals at home.Congress.gov
S 635 - Veterans Homecare Choice Act of 2025
senate 02/19/2025 - 119th Congress
We're proposing the Rural Historic Tax Credit Improvement Act to boost the rehabilitation credit for historic buildings in rural areas. By enhancing the tax incentives, we aim to encourage investment in rural development and preserve valuable historic structures, fostering economic growth and community revitalization.Congress.gov
S 631 - Rural Historic Tax Credit Improvement Act
senate 02/19/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working on legislation that authorizes payments from the U.S. Treasury to the Quapaw Nation and certain members, as recommended by the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. This aims to address longstanding claims by establishing a trust fund for fair distribution in collaboration with the Quapaw Nation.Congress.gov
S 630 - Quapaw Tribal Settlement Act of 2025
senate 02/19/2025 - 119th Congress
We're working to help farmers and forest owners bounce back faster from natural disasters with more accessible funding for emergency repairs and conservation efforts. By amending the Agricultural Credit Act, we're aiming to reduce financial barriers and extend deadlines, ensuring that help comes quickly when it's most needed.Congress.gov
S 629 - Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025
senate 02/19/2025 - 119th Congress
We're working to ensure financial security and flexibility for individuals with disabilities by making provisions for qualified ABLE programs permanent. This legislation aims to amend the tax code, allowing for increased contributions to ABLE accounts and continuing the option of rolling over funds from 529 programs to ABLE programs, enhancing long-term financial planning opportunities.Congress.gov
S 627 - ENABLE Act
senate 02/19/2025 - 119th Congress
We are proposing legislation to temporarily suspend the entry of individuals attempting to unlawfully cross into the U.S. from Canada or Mexico, as a measure to combat the fentanyl public health crisis. Our goal is to reduce the trafficking and spread of this deadly drug, which has been responsible for a significant number of overdose deaths.Congress.gov
S 628 - Alan T. Shao II Fentanyl Public Health Emergency and Overdose Prevention Act
senate 02/19/2025 - 119th Congress
We're working to enhance safety and cooperation by proposing a law that strengthens communication between social media platforms and law enforcement, ensuring quicker responses to unlawful content. This will be supported by a newly established Federal Trade Commission Platform Safety Advisory Committee, tasked with developing metrics to monitor collaboration efforts and improve data transparency, ultimately aiming for a safer online environment.Congress.gov
S 626 - SOCIAL MEDIA Act
senate 02/19/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to pass legislation that fairly compensates the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community for land taken by the U.S. government without just compensation, honoring treaty rights from 1854 while providing clear land titles for current owners. This aims to resolve historical injustices through a peaceful and equitable settlement.Congress.gov
S 642 - Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Land Claim Settlement Act of 2025
senate 02/18/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure the National Mesonet Program is maintained and enhanced to improve weather, flood, drought, and agricultural forecasts by increasing environmental data collection and coordination across public and private sectors. This will support more accurate, timely warnings and help protect communities, agriculture, and infrastructure nationwide.Congress.gov
S 613 - Improving Flood and Agricultural Forecasts Act of 2025
senate 02/18/2025 - 119th Congress
We aim to provide greater financial support to the surviving spouses of veterans by expanding and improving eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation. This legislation seeks to increase the compensation amount to better reflect current benefit levels and adjust the requirements to ensure more survivors can access the support they deserve.Congress.gov
S 611 - Caring for Survivors Act of 2025
senate 02/18/2025 - 119th Congress
We're working to enhance our veterans' healthcare experience by proposing a bill that aims to streamline how appointments are scheduled within the VA system. This effort will focus on creating a more efficient and user-friendly scheduling system, enabling vets to secure their necessary healthcare appointments with ease and timeliness, ultimately improving their access to care.Congress.gov
S 607 - Improving Veteran Access to Care Act
senate 02/18/2025 - 119th Congress
We aim to expand the VetSuccess on Campus program, ensuring every state has a dedicated counselor to support our veterans in their educational pursuits. Our goal is to enhance access to resources and guidance for veterans as they transition to academic life, giving preference to schools with the largest veteran student populations.Congress.gov
S 610 - Ensuring VetSuccess On Campus Act of 2025
senate 02/18/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to honor the decision of the Lower Sioux Indian Community to revoke their federally recognized charter of incorporation, respecting their sovereignty and self-determination. This legislation formally acknowledges their request and completes the legal process.Congress.gov
S 621 - A bill to accept the request to revoke the charter of incorporation of the Lower Sioux Indian Community in the State of Minnesota at the request of that Community, and for other purposes.
senate 02/18/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to restore additional federal lands to the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe by amending existing law to transfer land that was once rightfully theirs, while ensuring that hunting, fishing, and recreation rights for all community members remain protected.Congress.gov
S 622 - Leech Lake Reservation Restoration Amendments Act of 2025
senate 02/18/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations have access to public health veterinary services to prevent and control rabies and other diseases that can spread between animals and humans. This legislation supports a coordinated One Health approach to protect the health of Tribal communities and their environments.Congress.gov
S 620 - Veterinary Services to Improve Public Health in Rural Communities Act
senate 02/18/2025 - 119th Congress
We aim to enhance the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act by authorizing federal grants to support Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian groups in promoting cultural tourism and improving visitor services. This legislation provides funding to help preserve and share indigenous heritage while boosting local economic opportunities.Congress.gov
S 612 - A bill to amend the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act to authorize grants to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations, and for other purposes.
senate 02/18/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to create a pilot program that helps servicemembers transitioning out of the military train for and gain employment as Border Patrol agents, strengthening our border security while supporting veterans’ career opportunities.Congress.gov
S 625 - Veterans Border Patrol Training Act
senate 02/18/2025 - 119th Congress
With the proposed Equal COLA Act, we aim to level the playing field between retirees under the Federal Employees Retirement System and the Civil Service Retirement System by ensuring that both groups receive the same cost-of-living adjustments to their annuities. This change seeks to bring fairness and consistency to retirement benefits for federal employees.Congress.gov
S 624 - Equal COLA Act
senate 02/18/2025 - 119th Congress
We're introducing the "No IRIS Act of 2025" to prioritize alternative data sources over the Integrated Risk Information System in the EPA's regulatory and enforcement decisions, aiming for diversified and balanced environmental policy-making.Congress.gov
S 623 - No IRIS Act of 2025