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senate 02/04/2025 - 119th Congress

We are introducing the Stop GREED Act of 2025 to limit the provision of critical skill incentives to Senior Executive Service employees at the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically targeting those primarily working at the Central Office. Our goal is to ensure that these incentives are distributed more judiciously and transparently, prioritizing accountability in how taxpayer money is used.

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S 396 - Stop GREED Act of 2025

senate 02/04/2025 - 119th Congress

We're introducing the "Small Business Disaster Damage Fairness Act of 2025" to ensure greater support for small businesses recovering from disasters. By raising the minimum loan amount requiring collateral from $14,000 to $50,000, we aim to make disaster loans more accessible for those in need, while also ensuring focused outreach to both rural and urban communities for improved awareness and access.

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S 397 - Small Business Disaster Damage Fairness Act of 2025

senate 02/04/2025 - 119th Congress

We're introducing the GENIUS Act of 2025 to regulate payment stablecoins, aiming to enhance consumer protection while fostering financial innovation. By setting clear standards for stablecoin issuers, we intend to ensure these digital assets maintain stable value, thereby increasing confidence in their use for payments. This legislation balances the need for oversight with support for technological advancements in digital finance.

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S 394 - GENIUS Act of 2025

senate 02/04/2025 - 119th Congress

We're proposing the "Protecting Our Supreme Court Justices Act of 2025" to amend existing laws and increase penalties for obstructing justice by picketing or parading near court buildings or residences of key court personnel. Our aim is to enhance the safety and impartiality of our justice system by ensuring that legal proceedings and decision-makers are free from undue influence and intimidation.

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S 399 - Protecting Our Supreme Court Justices Act of 2025

senate 02/04/2025 - 119th Congress

We’re working to enhance the paid family and medical leave credit by amending the Internal Revenue Code, aiming to provide greater financial support for employers offering these crucial benefits. This proposed legislation seeks to make it easier for businesses to support their employees during family or medical leave, while also encouraging more companies to adopt such policies.

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S 400 - Paid Family and Medical Leave Tax Credit Extension and Enhancement Act

senate 02/04/2025 - 119th Congress

We aim to ensure that decisions to suspend or restrict entry of certain groups into the U.S. are based on specific, credible evidence and align with our democratic values. By shifting some authority from the Executive Branch to Congress, the NO BAN Act seeks to add checks and balances, enhancing oversight and preventing discrimination based on national origin or religion.

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S 398 - NO BAN Act

senate 02/03/2025 - 119th Congress

We are introducing a resolution to end the national emergency declared regarding energy on January 20, 2025. This aims to restore typical legislative processes and checks and balances in addressing current energy challenges.

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SJRES 10 - A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared with respect to energy.

senate 02/03/2025 - 119th Congress

We are seeking to affirm the crucial role of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in advancing U.S. national security by addressing global threats before they reach our shores, promoting global stability, tackling the root causes of migration and extremism, and maintaining U.S. leadership in a strategically competitive world.

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SRES 51 - A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States Agency for International Development is essential for advancing the national security interests of the United States.

senate 02/03/2025 - 119th Congress

We aim to enhance transparency and accessibility by mandating the publication of small business disaster assistance reports on the Small Business Administration's website. This legislation is designed to ensure that crucial information is readily available to the public, fostering trust and accountability.

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S 371 - SBA Disaster Transparency Act

senate 02/03/2025 - 119th Congress

We're introducing legislation to allow the mining of specific Federal minerals in Montana, following the approved Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification. Our goal is to ensure the responsible use of these resources while adhering to existing environmental and operational standards.

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S 362 - A bill to allow certain Federal minerals to be mined consistent with the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification, and for other purposes.

senate 02/03/2025 - 119th Congress

We are introducing the "SHOW UP Act of 2025" to assess the effects of expanded telework during the COVID-19 pandemic within federal agencies. By requiring agencies to study these impacts and create future telework plans, we aim to ensure efficient government operations, optimize resource use, and enhance employee productivity.

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S 354 - SHOW UP Act of 2025

senate 02/03/2025 - 119th Congress

With the Expediting Hazard Mitigation Assistance Projects Act, we're working to allow FEMA to streamline property acquisition, demolition, or relocation projects by waiving certain environmental or historic preservation requirements. This aims to expedite assistance after major disasters, facilitating quicker recovery for affected individuals and communities while still ensuring necessary consultations and considerations.

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S 378 - Expediting Hazard Mitigation Assistance Projects Act

senate 02/03/2025 - 119th Congress

We are working to create a pilot program that allows local governments to directly apply for federal help with buying properties and managing demolition or relocation projects to reduce disaster risks. This aims to speed up hazard mitigation efforts and improve community safety in areas frequently affected by severe weather.

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S 374 - Direct Property Acquisitions Act

senate 02/03/2025 - 119th Congress

We are proposing the "Expanded Food Safety Investigation Act of 2025" to give the FDA authority to conduct microbial sampling on concentrated animal feeding operations. This measure aims to enhance foodborne illness outbreak investigations, uncover root causes, and address public health needs effectively.

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S 376 - Expanded Food Safety Investigation Act of 2025

senate 02/03/2025 - 119th Congress

We are working to create and support school-based mentoring programs that help at-risk middle school students successfully transition to high school by providing personalized guidance, academic support, and career exploration opportunities. Our goal is to equip these students with the tools and encouragement they need for long-term success.

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S 375 - Transition-to-Success Mentoring Act

senate 02/03/2025 - 119th Congress

We are proposing the Investing in Community Resilience Act of 2025 to enhance disaster preparedness by encouraging the development of community emergency response teams and implementing science-based resilience measures. This legislation aims to improve local readiness for natural disasters through structured training and modernized building standards without requiring additional federal funds.

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S 372 - Investing in Community Resilience Act of 2025

senate 02/03/2025 - 119th Congress

We're working to ensure that disaster assistance is available to everyone, regardless of their political affiliation. This proposed legislation seeks to prevent discrimination based on political views when granting aid during emergencies.

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S 373 - Stopping Political Discrimination in Disaster Assistance Act

senate 02/03/2025 - 119th Congress

We are working to expand the federal work-study program to support college students who contribute to after-school activities in their communities, especially in low-income areas. This legislation aims to increase opportunities for students to gain work experience while helping younger students in educational programs beyond school hours.

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S 377 - Students Helping Young Students Act of 2025

senate 02/03/2025 - 119th Congress

We are introducing the Education Freedom Scholarships and Opportunity Act to provide tax credits that will encourage both individuals and corporations to financially support scholarships. This legislation is designed to foster greater access to educational opportunities by making it more appealing for taxpayers to contribute to scholarship-granting and workforce training organizations, thereby supporting students across different educational and vocational pathways.

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S 370 - Education Freedom Scholarships and Opportunity Act

senate 02/03/2025 - 119th Congress

We are working to prevent the import, sale, manufacture, transfer, and possession of .50 caliber rifles to reduce their availability outside government use and help stop these powerful weapons from falling into the hands of criminal organizations.

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S 367 - Stop Arming Cartels Act of 2025

senate 02/03/2025 - 119th Congress

We seek to posthumously honor Muhammad Ali with a Congressional Gold Medal, recognizing his profound contributions to sports, civil rights, and humanitarian efforts in the United States. This legislation aims to celebrate Ali's legacy as not only a legendary athlete but also a global advocate for peace and equality.

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S 366 - Muhammad Ali Congressional Gold Medal Act

senate 02/03/2025 - 119th Congress

We are working to ensure that green energy tax benefits do not support companies linked to foreign adversaries, protecting U.S. taxpayer funds from indirectly aiding governments that may oppose our interests. This legislation aims to strengthen national security while promoting clean energy innovation domestically.

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S 369 - NO GOTION Act

senate 02/03/2025 - 119th Congress

We are introducing the BLOCK Act, aimed at ensuring a higher level of accountability in governmental agency rulemaking by requiring that any rule projected to cost $50 million or more annually must receive congressional approval. This measure seeks to enhance transparency and involve lawmakers directly in decisions that have significant financial implications for the nation.

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S 368 - BLOCK Act

senate 02/03/2025 - 119th Congress

We're introducing legislation aimed at enhancing national security by imposing sanctions on foreign governments resisting the return of their citizens who have unlawfully entered the U.S. Additionally, this bill targets those who knowingly facilitate unlawful immigration, ensuring accountability and protecting our borders against exploitation and smuggling activities.

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S 363 - STOP MADNESS Act

senate 02/03/2025 - 119th Congress

We're working to pass the Bolts Ditch Act, which seeks to expand the list of eligible entities that can perform maintenance on Bolts Ditch and the Bolts Ditch Headgate in Colorado's Holy Cross Wilderness, to include local water authorities. This aims to ensure better maintenance and management of crucial water infrastructure while reflecting local needs and expertise.

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S 365 - Bolts Ditch Act

senate 02/03/2025 - 119th Congress

We're working to pass the Hearing Protection Act, which aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code by removing silencers from the definition of firearms. Our goal is to streamline regulations surrounding firearm silencers, making them easier to obtain and manage, while ensuring compliance with existing tax and registration protocols.

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S 364 - Hearing Protection Act

senate 02/03/2025 - 119th Congress

We're proposing a bill to cut nonsecurity discretionary spending across the board, aiming to reduce expenditure by a small percentage each year, starting with 1% in 2026. Our goal is to promote fiscal responsibility and ensure efficient use of taxpayer money.

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S 360 - A bill to provide for across-the-board rescissions of nonsecurity discretionary spending.

senate 02/03/2025 - 119th Congress

We are working to extend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act to continue providing reliable federal funding to rural counties with federal land, helping support local schools and community projects through 2026 and beyond. This legislation aims to ensure these communities can maintain essential services and plan effectively for the future.

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S 356 - Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025

senate 02/03/2025 - 119th Congress

We are introducing the Supporting Victims of Human Trafficking Act to increase funding and support for organizations assisting trafficking victims. This legislation aims to provide more resources for comprehensive services, improve program administration, and strengthen budgeting to better support survivors.

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S 361 - Supporting Victims of Human Trafficking Act

senate 02/03/2025 - 119th Congress

We're introducing the Federal Freeze Act to maintain efficient government operations. This legislation aims to temporarily halt the growth of federal employee numbers and salaries, allowing exceptions only for essential roles tied to law enforcement, public safety, and emergencies. By doing so, we strive to allocate resources more effectively and ensure fiscal responsibility.

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S 357 - Federal Freeze Act

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