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senate 01/29/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to enhance education options by proposing the "Achieving Choice in Education Act," which aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code to support homeschool and various school expenses using 529 accounts, increase contribution limits, and offer tax incentives for states that implement school choice laws.Congress.gov
S 311 - ACE Act
senate 01/29/2025 - 119th Congress
We're working to empower states with greater flexibility in using federal education funds, aiming to improve academic outcomes for students. Our proposed legislation seeks to reduce administrative burdens, allowing states to tailor education reforms to their unique needs while ensuring accountability and public transparency.Congress.gov
S 309 - A PLUS Act
senate 01/29/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that the Bureau of Prisons implements key recommendations to better track, prevent, and respond to sexual harassment and assault against prison staff. Our goal is to improve data collection, hold perpetrators accountable, and establish national standards to protect correctional officers and employees from harm.Congress.gov
S 307 - Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
senate 01/29/2025 - 119th Congress
We're working to empower small businesses with access to modern technology by proposing legislation that allows them to use SBA loans for business software solutions, enhancing efficiency in operations and services.Congress.gov
S 305 - Small Business Technological Act of 2025
senate 01/29/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to update the rules for calculating payment errors in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to more accurately reflect recovered overpayments and reduce costs to taxpayers. This legislation aims to improve oversight and encourage states to recoup funds that were mistakenly overpaid.Congress.gov
S 302 - Snap Back Inaccurate SNAP Payments Act
senate 01/29/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to create a grant program that combines affordable housing and child care in the same locations, aiming to make both more accessible for families facing these challenges. This approach supports low-income communities by providing safer, more convenient options for housing and child care together.Congress.gov
S 310 - Build Housing with Care Act of 2025
senate 01/29/2025 - 119th Congress
We're working to create clarity around birthright citizenship by amending the Immigration and Nationality Act, specifying that individuals born in the U.S. will be recognized as citizens if at least one parent is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or is serving in the armed forces. This helps ensure the rights established by the 14th Amendment are more clearly defined.Congress.gov
S 304 - Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025
senate 01/29/2025 - 119th Congress
We are introducing the "Defund the CFPB Act" in order to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010, effectively limiting the Bureau's funding requests to $0. This change seeks to curb the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection’s activities and reallocate resources more effectively within the federal government.Congress.gov
S 303 - Defund the CFPB Act
senate 01/29/2025 - 119th Congress
We aim to create a grant program that supports youth mentoring initiatives focusing on social and emotional learning, career exploration, and workforce readiness. These programs are designed to help young people develop essential cognitive and social-emotional skills and prepare them for success in high school, higher education, and the job market, particularly targeting underserved communities.Congress.gov
S 299 - Mentoring to Succeed Act of 2025
senate 01/29/2025 - 119th Congress
We're aiming to bolster U.S. border security by proposing legislation to allocate $10 billion to the Department of Defense. This funding will enhance military support for the Department of Homeland Security, covering expenses such as personnel, surveillance systems, and infrastructure to better secure our borders.Congress.gov
S 301 - Border Security is National Security Act
senate 01/29/2025 - 119th Congress
We want to ensure that men at high risk for prostate cancer, like African-American men and those with a family history, can get covered prostate cancer screenings without having to pay out of pocket. Our goal is to catch cancer early when it’s most treatable and improve survival rates.Congress.gov
S 297 - PSA Screening for HIM Act
senate 01/29/2025 - 119th Congress
We are introducing legislation to adjust the repayment terms for the Arkansas Valley Conduit in Colorado by removing interest charges and extending the repayment period to 100 years, aiming to ease financial burden and facilitate the project's completion.Congress.gov
S 296 - Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act
senate 01/29/2025 - 119th Congress
We're working to ensure transparency and informed choices for consumers by introducing the COOL Online Act, which mandates that online sellers clearly disclose the origin and location of new foreign-made products. This legislation aims to enhance consumer awareness and promote fair trade practices in the digital marketplace.Congress.gov
S 294 - COOL Online Act
senate 01/29/2025 - 119th Congress
We aim to provide tax incentives for individuals and corporations who donate to nonprofit organizations that offer education scholarships to students in need. This proposed legislation seeks to support elementary and secondary education by making private education more financially accessible for families with limited income.Congress.gov
S 292 - Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025
senate 01/29/2025 - 119th Congress
We are proposing legislation to allocate $25 billion for constructing a border wall between the United States and Mexico, aiming to enhance national security and manage immigration effectively. The bill also includes provisions to ensure the proper use of social security numbers, enforce the use of E-Verify for certain benefits, and set minimum fines for illegal entry and overstaying in the U.S. Through this measure, we intend to strengthen border security and uphold the integrity of our immigration system.Congress.gov
S 293 - WALL Act of 2025
senate 01/29/2025 - 119th Congress
We are introducing legislation aimed at reducing the size of the Federal workforce through attrition, meaning that the number of federal employees will decrease naturally as employees retire or leave. Our goal is to streamline operations and enhance government efficiency without increasing service contractors, ensuring a more sustainable public service by 2028.Congress.gov
S 295 - Reducing the Federal Workforce Through Attrition Act
senate 01/29/2025 - 119th Congress
We're working to make our national parks safer for everyone by directing the upgrade of emergency communication centers to advanced Next Generation 9-1-1 systems. This initiative aims to enhance the efficiency and responsiveness of emergency services across all units of the National Park System, ensuring visitors can receive timely help when needed.Congress.gov
S 290 - Making National Parks Safer Act
senate 01/29/2025 - 119th Congress
We're working to create a secure interest-bearing account for non-federal contributions towards the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program. This fund will ensure responsible management and enhance efforts to protect diverse species along the river, while allowing state contributions to grow and support the program sustainably.Congress.gov
S 291 - Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Amendment Act of 2025
senate 01/29/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that Southern Mongolians in China can preserve their cultural identity, language, and traditional way of life while securing their fundamental human rights and autonomy. Our goal is to hold accountable those responsible for abuses and promote their freedom of expression, religion, and peaceful assembly.Congress.gov
S 288 - Southern Mongolian Human Rights Policy Act
senate 01/28/2025 - 119th Congress
We aim to keep children under 13 off social media, stop platforms from using personalized recommendations for users under 17, and ensure schools limit social media access to protect young people’s well-being and privacy.Congress.gov
S 278 - Kids Off Social Media Act
senate 01/28/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to create a reliable and fast testing method to determine where seafood comes from, helping authorities stop illegal fishing. This will support efforts to protect marine life and ensure seafood is sourced responsibly.Congress.gov
S 283 - Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act
senate 01/28/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that anyone buying event tickets sees the full price upfront, including all fees, and to stop sellers from marketing tickets they don’t actually have yet. Our goal is to make ticket buying clearer and fairer for everyone.Congress.gov
S 281 - TICKET Act
senate 01/28/2025 - 119th Congress
We're working to ensure nonprofit child care providers can access Small Business Administration loans, enabling them to grow and support more families. By recognizing these organizations as small businesses, we're expanding financial opportunities and helping to meet community demand for quality child care.Congress.gov
S 273 - Small Business Child Care Investment Act
senate 01/28/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to express the Senate's strong disapproval of pardons granted to individuals convicted of assaulting Capitol Police officers. Our aim is to uphold the rule of law and ensure accountability for actions that undermine the safety and security of our democracy.Congress.gov
SRES 42 - A resolution condemning the pardons for individuals who were found guilty of assaulting Capitol Police Officers.
senate 01/28/2025 - 119th Congress
We're introducing the Veterans' Assuring Critical Care Expansions to Support Servicemembers (ACCESS) Act of 2025 to enhance the Veterans Community Care Program. This legislation aims to ensure timely access to care for veterans by updating eligibility criteria, improving mental health treatment options, and facilitating care coordination. Our goal is to provide servicemembers with efficient, high-quality healthcare services tailored to their needs.Congress.gov
S 275 - Veterans’ Assuring Critical Care Expansions to Support Servicemembers (ACCESS) Act of 2025
senate 01/28/2025 - 119th Congress
We're introducing the Improving Veterans' Experience Act of 2025 to create a Veterans Experience Office within the Department of Veterans Affairs. This office aims to enhance how veterans interact with and benefit from services, using feedback to drive improvements and ensure a more satisfying experience for veterans and their beneficiaries.Congress.gov
S 264 - Improving Veterans’ Experience Act of 2025
senate 01/28/2025 - 119th Congress
We're working to ensure funds from the Crime Victims Fund are fully utilized as intended, supporting those victimized by crime rather than being redirected to inflate spending elsewhere. This legislation aims to provide a consistent flow of aid to victims annually, restoring fairness and adherence to the original purpose of the fund.Congress.gov
S 285 - Fairness for Crime Victims Act of 2025
senate 01/28/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to officially rename the federal building at 225 South Pierre Street in Pierre, South Dakota, as the Marcella LeBeau Federal Building to honor her legacy and ensure her contributions are recognized. This designation will be used in all official references to the building going forward.Congress.gov
S 287 - Marcella LeBeau Recognition Act
senate 01/28/2025 - 119th Congress
We are introducing legislation to strengthen the vetting process for placing unaccompanied migrant children with sponsors. Our goal is to ensure these children are placed in safe environments by requiring thorough background checks and ongoing monitoring of sponsors to prevent human trafficking and other vulnerabilities.Congress.gov
S 286 - Stop Human Trafficking of Unaccompanied Migrant Children Act of 2025
senate 01/28/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to extend the authorization of the Congressional Award Program through 2028, ensuring it continues to recognize and encourage young Americans' achievements. This legislation also makes minor updates to the medal specifications to maintain the program’s standards.Congress.gov
S 284 - Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act