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senate 01/24/2025 - 119th Congress
We're announcing a new resolution that establishes the majority party's membership on key Senate committees, ensuring that leadership roles are filled and our legislative agenda can proceed effectively during the 119th Congress. This initiative aims to organize committee participation for effective governance until successors are appointed.Congress.gov
SRES 38 - A resolution to constitute the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen.
senate 01/24/2025 - 119th Congress
We're introducing a resolution to honor Nellie Tayloe Ross on the 100th anniversary of her groundbreaking achievement as the first female governor in the United States. By commemorating her legacy, we aim to celebrate her significant contributions to women's leadership and inspire future generations to continue breaking barriers in governance and public service.Congress.gov
SRES 35 - A resolution honoring the 100th anniversary of Nellie Tayloe Ross becoming the first female elected as the Governor of a State in the United States.
senate 01/24/2025 - 119th Congress
We are advocating for a resolution that ensures everyone in the United States has continuous access to timely and accurate health information. This initiative is vital in enabling the public and health care providers to effectively respond to health threats like infectious disease outbreaks and foodborne illnesses.Congress.gov
SRES 37 - A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the people of the United States should have continuous access to timely, up-to-date, and accurate health information.
senate 01/24/2025 - 119th Congress
We aim to have the Secretary of Commerce conduct a thorough study on the national security risks associated with consumer routers and modems, especially those linked to certain foreign countries. This will help us understand potential vulnerabilities and strengthen cybersecurity protections.Congress.gov
S 244 - ROUTERS Act
senate 01/24/2025 - 119th Congress
We are introducing the Northern Montana Water Security Act of 2025 to settle longstanding water rights claims of the Fort Belknap Indian Community. This legislation aims to ensure fair water resource management through a comprehensive settlement, which includes the confirmation of tribal water rights, funding for water infrastructure, and addressing land exchanges. Our goal is to support sustainable water use and enhance the community's access to safe and reliable water resources.Congress.gov
S 241 - Northern Montana Water Security Act of 2025
senate 01/24/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to update the Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act to improve how water infrastructure projects are planned and funded, ensuring the Crow Tribe has control over their water resources and the ability to manage water systems and land with water rights on their reservation.Congress.gov
S 240 - Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act of 2025
senate 01/24/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that Alaska Native artisans can continue their traditional crafting and sale of authentic marine mammal ivory products, safeguarding their cultural heritage and economic livelihoods while maintaining protections against wasteful practices.Congress.gov
S 254 - ARTIST Act
senate 01/24/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to amend the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to allow authentic Alaska Native handicrafts containing nonedible migratory bird parts to be legally crafted, sold, and transported. This legislation aims to respect traditional Alaska Native crafts while ensuring protections are in place against wasteful or illegal use of bird materials.Congress.gov
S 255 - Archie Cavanaugh Migratory Bird Treaty Amendment Act
senate 01/24/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to make federal agency guidance documents easier for everyone to find by requiring them to be published online in one central location. This will promote transparency and ensure the public can access important policy interpretations and updates quickly.Congress.gov
S 252 - GOOD Act
senate 01/24/2025 - 119th Congress
We're working to update the Internal Revenue Code to exclude costs related to elective abortions from being tax-deductible as medical expenses. This proposed change allows for exceptions in cases where the abortion is necessary to save a woman's life or if the pregnancy results from rape or incest. Our aim is to align the tax code with these specific criteria while maintaining support for women in critical situations.Congress.gov
S 253 - Abortion Is Not Health Care Act of 2025
senate 01/24/2025 - 119th Congress
We're introducing legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code to ensure that certain distributions and reimbursements for abortions, except in instances of rape, incest, or a life-threatening condition to the mother, are not treated as qualified medical expenses under health-related savings accounts. Our aim is to align the treatment of these payments with existing policies and values.Congress.gov
S 251 - Protecting Life in Health Savings Accounts Act
senate 01/24/2025 - 119th Congress
We're working to ensure that federal funds are not allocated to organizations involved with the abortion industry, both domestically and internationally. This legislation aims to create consistency by codifying policies that restrict funding to entities that perform or promote abortion-related activities.Congress.gov
S 250 - Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act
senate 01/24/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to improve access to innovative pediatric medical technologies for children by proposing a bill that ensures these essential tools have the necessary support for inclusion in Medicare's payment schedule. By establishing a clear process for evaluating and assigning value to these technologies, we aim to enhance healthcare options for our youngest patients.Congress.gov
S 249 - Access to Pediatric Technologies Act of 2025
senate 01/24/2025 - 119th Congress
We are proposing the "Choices for Increased Mobility Act of 2025" to ensure fair Medicare payment rules for ultralightweight manual wheelchairs, including those made with titanium or carbon fiber. Our goal is to establish specific codes and protect beneficiaries by clarifying their financial responsibilities and ensuring transparency when acquiring these wheelchairs.Congress.gov
S 247 - Choices for Increased Mobility Act of 2025
senate 01/24/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to permanently extend the in-home cardiopulmonary rehabilitation flexibilities that were established during COVID-19, allowing more people to access vital care through telehealth. This legislation aims to remove geographic barriers and ensure that individuals can receive cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation services from the comfort and safety of their own homes.Congress.gov
S 248 - Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Services in the Home Act
senate 01/24/2025 - 119th Congress
We're proposing the "Dignity for Aborted Children Act" to ensure that the remains of aborted fetuses are treated with respect and dignity by requiring informed consent from patients and proper disposition of fetal tissue through interment or cremation. Our goal is to establish a standard of care for handling fetal remains while respecting state laws and ensuring transparency through annual reporting.Congress.gov
S 242 - Dignity for Aborted Children Act
senate 01/24/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to pass the Crow Revenue Act, which aims to transfer certain mineral interests into trust for the benefit of the Crow Tribe of Montana. This legislation would facilitate the relinquishment of specific leases, convey mineral rights to the Crow Tribe, and ensure that these interests are free from state taxation, promoting economic growth and autonomy for the Tribe.Congress.gov
S 239 - Crow Revenue Act
senate 01/24/2025 - 119th Congress
We're advocating for the Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act to acknowledge and compensate individuals impacted by historical radiation exposure from Manhattan Project waste and uranium mining activities. This legislation aims to extend the period for filing claims, expand eligibility for compensation, and improve the benefits for workers, while also facilitating research on the health impacts of uranium exposure. Through this initiative, we strive to offer overdue support and justice to affected communities.Congress.gov
S 243 - Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act
senate 01/23/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to enhance the management of programs combating marine debris by improving coordination, expanding support to Tribal governments, and strengthening the Marine Debris Foundation’s operations to better protect our oceans and coastal communities.Congress.gov
S 216 - Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act
senate 01/23/2025 - 119th Congress
We celebrate the Washington University in St. Louis Bears women's soccer team for their outstanding achievement in winning the 2024 NCAA Division III Women's Soccer Championship. This resolution acknowledges the dedication and hard work of the players, coaches, and supporters, marking a historic victory with an impeccable season record of 23-0-2.Congress.gov
SRES 34 - A resolution congratulating the Washington University in St. Louis Bears women's soccer team for winning the 2024 NCAA Division III Women's Soccer Championship.
senate 01/23/2025 - 119th Congress
We aim to establish January as "Muslim-American Heritage Month," celebrating the rich heritage and contributions of Muslim Americans across various fields, from architecture to sports. By recognizing this month, we honor the vital role Muslim Americans have played in shaping our nation, while promoting cultural awareness and combating discrimination.Congress.gov
SRES 33 - A resolution expressing support for the recognition of January as "Muslim-American Heritage Month" and celebrating the heritage and culture of Muslim Americans in the United States.
senate 01/23/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to officially recognize January 23, 2025, as Maternal Health Awareness Day to raise public understanding of the serious challenges in maternal health, highlight disparities, and encourage actions that improve outcomes and promote respectful, equitable care for all mothers.Congress.gov
SRES 32 - A resolution designating January 23, 2025, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day".
senate 01/23/2025 - 119th Congress
We are pushing for a resolution urging Panama to remove Chinese influence and management from key ports, such as Balboa and Cristobal, to protect the neutrality and security of the Panama Canal. By doing so, we aim to strengthen Panama's sovereignty and ensure the canal remains free and accessible for global trade, while reinforcing U.S.-Panama collaboration rooted in shared democratic values.Congress.gov
SRES 31 - A resolution calling on the Government of Panama to expel officials and interests of the People's Republic of China and terminate Chinese management of key Panamanian ports.
senate 01/23/2025 - 119th Congress
We are putting forward legislation to ensure that any involvement of U.S. Armed Forces in Ukraine is explicitly authorized by Congress, as required by our Constitution. Our aim is to uphold the principle that only Congress has the power to declare war, and to reassert this authority by directing the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities in Ukraine that have not been sanctioned by Congress.Congress.gov
SJRES 5 - A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Ukraine that have not been authorized by Congress.
senate 01/23/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in Syria that have not been authorized by Congress. This proposed legislation emphasizes the constitutional requirement for Congressional approval of military action, ensuring that the deployment of our troops abroad aligns with legal authorizations. Our goal is to reassess military engagements and uphold the principles of democratic oversight.Congress.gov
SJRES 6 - A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Syria that have not been authorized by Congress.
senate 01/23/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to repeal a Department of Energy rule concerning energy conservation standards for consumer gas-fired instantaneous water heaters, aiming to ensure that such regulations do not impose undue burdens on consumers and manufacturers.Congress.gov
SJRES 4 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters".
senate 01/23/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure a thorough study is conducted on the prevalence and causes of cancer among active-duty aircrew members in the Armed Forces, so we can better understand the risks they face and improve their health and safety.Congress.gov
S 201 - ACES Act of 2025
senate 01/23/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to change asylum eligibility requirements by ensuring that applications are made exclusively at designated ports of entry. This aims to streamline the process, enhance border security, and ensure asylum seekers follow a legal entry method for their protection and ours.Congress.gov
S 200 - RULES Act
senate 01/23/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to update the Long-Term Leasing Act to allow the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation and the land held in trust for the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) to have lease terms of up to 99 years. This amendment aims to provide greater flexibility and opportunities for development on tribal lands.Congress.gov
S 236 - A bill to amend the Act of August 9, 1955 (commonly known as the "Long-Term Leasing Act"), to authorize leases of up to 99 years for land in the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation and land held in trust for the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah), and for other purposes.
senate 01/23/2025 - 119th Congress
We are introducing the "Full Responsibility and Expedited Enforcement Act" (FREE Act) to streamline the federal permitting process by evaluating current systems and exploring "permitting by rule" as an alternative. This approach seeks to reduce unnecessary delays and costs by implementing specific written standards for obtaining permits, while maintaining governmental oversight for compliance and enforcement.Congress.gov
S 238 - FREE Act