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senate 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to officially recognize and honor the bravery, sacrifices, and achievements of women who have served in combat roles in the Armed Forces, highlighting their vital contributions and inspiring future generations.Congress.gov
SRES 28 - A resolution honoring the service of women in combat roles in the Armed Forces.
senate 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that online platforms remove intimate images shared without consent and hold those who publish such content accountable, protecting individuals from harm caused by nonconsensual or digitally altered intimate visuals. This law establishes clear rules and enforcement to safeguard privacy and dignity in the digital world.Congress.gov
S 146 - TAKE IT DOWN Act
senate 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We aim to enhance accountability within the Department of Veterans Affairs by proposing new disciplinary procedures for supervisors and managers. This legislation would streamline the process for addressing employee performance or misconduct while upholding fairness and protecting whistleblower rights.Congress.gov
S 124 - Restore VA Accountability Act of 2025
senate 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We're working to tackle the forest health crisis on National Forest System and public lands with the Wildfire Prevention Act of 2025. This bill aims to accelerate forest treatments, enhance transparency through reporting, foster public-private partnerships for advanced wildfire technology, and leverage actions like mechanical thinning and prescribed burns to mitigate wildfire risks.Congress.gov
S 140 - Wildfire Prevention Act of 2025
senate 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We aim to honor the incredible courage and dedication of wildland firefighters by advocating for a Congressional Gold Medal, recognizing their strength, resilience, and invaluable service in safeguarding our forests, grasslands, and communities.Congress.gov
S 142 - Wildland Firefighters Congressional Gold Medal Act
senate 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to formally designate Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist organization to impose sanctions, curb their harmful activities, and ensure the safe delivery of humanitarian aid in Yemen while protecting global maritime routes.Congress.gov
S 145 - Dismantle Iran’s Proxy Act of 2025
senate 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to revise the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to include specific definitions and support for biofuels and sustainable aviation fuel. Our goal is to bolster the availability and commercial viability of sustainable aviation fuels in the U.S., tapping into the agricultural sector's potential to foster clean energy, enhance domestic energy security, and contribute to rural economic development.Congress.gov
S 144 - Farm to Fly Act of 2025
senate 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We're working to improve maternal and child health by identifying and addressing barriers to coverage for remote monitoring devices under State Medicaid. By doing so, we aim to ensure that pregnant and postpartum women have better access to essential health tools, ultimately enhancing health outcomes for mothers and their children.Congress.gov
S 141 - Connected MOM Act
senate 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We aim to enhance support for individuals and families affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) through new legislation by extending and refining existing programs. Our goals include increasing awareness, improving prevention and diagnostic capabilities, and expanding access to intervention and support services. This initiative seeks to empower state, tribal, and local entities to better serve communities and improve quality of life for those impacted by FASD.Congress.gov
S 139 - FASD Respect Act
senate 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to enhance fire management support by ensuring federal aid covers at least 75% of eligible costs, updating funding policies, and providing clear criteria for increasing federal contributions. This proposed legislation aims to better equip communities for fire suppression and emergency response efforts, ensuring they have the necessary resources to effectively manage disasters.Congress.gov
S 133 - Fire Suppression and Response Funding Assurance Act
senate 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We are introducing a bill to lift the U.S. trade embargo on Cuba, aiming to enhance economic opportunities and facilitate normal relations between our countries. By removing outdated restrictions, we seek to promote democratic change, human rights, and economic reform through open dialogue and increased trade.Congress.gov
S 136 - United States-Cuba Trade Act of 2025
senate 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that the federal government does not award contracts to companies that discriminate against businesses in the firearm or ammunition industries. This legislation aims to promote fair treatment and prevent bias in government contracting.Congress.gov
S 137 - FIND Act
senate 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that federal jobs remain fairly competitive by limiting how many positions can be moved out of the competitive service without proper oversight and employee consent. This bill aims to increase transparency and prevent misuse of excepted service appointments.Congress.gov
S 134 - Saving the Civil Service Act
senate 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We are introducing the VA Home Loan Awareness Act of 2025 to ensure that veterans are informed about their eligibility for VA home loan programs by requiring a clear disclaimer on the Uniform Residential Loan Application. This initiative aims to enhance awareness and access to financial benefits for those who have served in the military.Congress.gov
S 138 - VA Home Loan Awareness Act of 2025
senate 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to pass the PRECEPT Nurses Act, which aims to support and encourage nurse preceptors by providing a $2,000 tax credit for those who dedicate at least 200 hours a year to mentoring nursing students or newly hired nurses in underserved areas. This initiative seeks to increase the availability of experienced mentors in healthcare settings, ultimately enhancing the education and practical training of future nurses.Congress.gov
S 131 - PRECEPT Nurses Act
senate 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to amend tax legislation to allow federal tax deadlines to be extended by up to 120 days in the wake of natural disasters, including those declared at the state level. This aims to provide individuals and businesses affected by natural catastrophes more time and flexibility in managing their tax responsibilities amidst challenging circumstances.Congress.gov
S 132 - Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act
senate 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We are proposing the "Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act" to ensure that only U.S. citizens are registered to vote in federal elections. This legislation will require individuals to provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote, enhancing the integrity of our electoral process.Congress.gov
S 128 - SAVE Act
senate 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We are introducing the Whole-Home Repairs Act of 2025 to launch a pilot program aimed at providing financial assistance to eligible homeowners and landlords for comprehensive home repairs. This initiative seeks to make homes safer, more accessible, and more energy-efficient, while addressing critical housing needs across diverse communities. By fostering improvements in habitability and efficiency, we strive to enhance the living conditions for those who need it most.Congress.gov
S 127 - Whole-Home Repairs Act of 2025
senate 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to pass legislation that allows workers who earn tips to deduct those tips from their taxable income, effectively eliminating income tax on qualified tips up to $25,000 per year. This aims to provide financial relief to employees in industries where tipping is customary.Congress.gov
S 129 - No Tax on Tips Act
senate 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We are introducing the Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act of 2025 to adjust and secure the pay rates for wildland firefighters, ensuring their compensation fairly reflects the critical and dangerous nature of their work. This legislation aims to establish special base rates of pay, incident response premium pay, and necessary rest and recuperation leave for these essential personnel who protect our forests and communities from wildfires.Congress.gov
S 135 - Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act of 2025
senate 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to strengthen antitrust laws to protect competition, prevent harmful mergers and exclusionary practices, and empower federal agencies with better tools and resources to ensure fair markets that benefit consumers, workers, and small businesses.Congress.gov
S 130 - Competition and Antitrust Law Enforcement Reform Act of 2025
senate 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We're introducing the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act to ensure fair compensation for federal employees by increasing their pay by 4.3% in 2026. This legislation aims to recognize the valuable contributions of these workers and help them keep pace with the cost of living.Congress.gov
S 126 - FAIR Act
senate 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We are introducing legislation aimed at stopping the use of taxpayer funds for entities involved in performing, referring, or funding abortions, with exceptions for cases of rape, incest, or when a mother's life is in danger. This bill seeks to ensure that federal resources are allocated in a manner consistent with these outlined principles.Congress.gov
S 125 - End Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Providers Act
senate 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We're working to extend the statute of limitations to 10 years for violations related to pandemic-era programs, ensuring accountability and recovery of misappropriated funds. This legislation aims to give authorities more time to investigate and address fraudulent activities linked to crucial pandemic relief efforts.Congress.gov
S 121 - Recover Fraudulent COVID Funds Act
senate 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to introduce the "Handgun Permit to Purchase Act" to establish a grant program that supports states in developing handgun licensing requirements. Our goal is to promote public safety by reducing gun violence through evidence-based licensing laws, as research shows these laws significantly decrease firearm-related homicides and suicides.Congress.gov
S 123 - Handgun Permit to Purchase Act
senate 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We are proposing to rename the VA Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, as the "Eddie Bernice Johnson VA Medical Center" to honor Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson's dedicated service to veterans and her impactful legislative work in support of our nation's heroes.Congress.gov
S 116 - A bill to rename the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Dallas, Texas, as the "Eddie Bernice Johnson VA Medical Center".
senate 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to establish a pilot program that provides temporary disaster assistance housing by amending the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. This initiative aims to construct adaptable housing units quickly after a disaster, reflecting local needs and standards, and potentially transition them into permanent affordable housing to support affected communities' recovery and resilience efforts.Congress.gov
S 120 - Disaster Housing Reform for American Families Act
senate 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that law enforcement officers are protected from undue liability when performing their duties reasonably by introducing the Qualified Immunity Act of 2025. This bill seeks to balance officer accountability with safeguarding them from unnecessary harassment and distraction by codifying the defense of qualified immunity.Congress.gov
S 122 - Qualified Immunity Act of 2025
senate 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We're working to enhance national security by introducing the GATE CRASHERS Act, which aims to establish criminal penalties for unauthorized access to Department of Defense facilities. This legislation ensures stricter consequences for trespassing on protected military sites, safeguarding sensitive operations and personnel.Congress.gov
S 115 - GATE CRASHERS Act