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senate 07/29/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to create a Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion Officer within the Department of Veterans Affairs to better prevent, identify, and respond to fraud affecting veterans and their families. This role will serve as a central resource to help veterans avoid scams, improve communication, and coordinate efforts across government agencies.Congress.gov
S 2501 - VSAFE Act of 2025
senate 07/29/2025 - 119th Congress
We’re working to prioritize research on microplastics in biosolids applied to farmland to better understand their impact on soil health and crop safety, and to develop ways to reduce their presence. Our goal is to ensure safer, healthier agricultural practices through science-based solutions.Congress.gov
S 2500 - Research for Healthy Soils Act
senate 07/29/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to allow the Secretary of the Interior to extend certain long-term leases within National Parks without reopening them for bidding, as long as current leaseholders have complied with their terms and extensions serve the best interests of park management. This aims to provide stability and efficiency in managing park resources.Congress.gov
S 2498 - National Park System Long-Term Lease Investment Act
senate 07/29/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that each off-campus outpatient department has its own unique identification and meets strict compliance standards before receiving Medicare payments. This will improve billing transparency and help maintain the integrity of healthcare services outside hospital campuses.Congress.gov
S 2497 - Fair Billing Act
senate 07/29/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to encourage employers to hire student veterans by expanding tax credits to include those receiving educational assistance through veterans' programs. This aims to support veterans’ transition into the workforce while they continue their education.Congress.gov
S 2494 - Hire Student Veterans Act
senate 07/29/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that call center jobs remain in the United States by requiring public disclosure of companies that move these jobs overseas and restricting their access to federal funding. Additionally, we want customers to know when they’re speaking with representatives located outside the U.S. or with AI, and to be able to request a human agent based in America.Congress.gov
S 2495 - Keep Call Centers in America Act of 2025
senate 07/29/2025 - 119th Congress
We want to ensure that children enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP have continuous health coverage from birth through age 6, and that former foster youth remain covered until age 26, so they don’t lose access to essential care during critical years. This bill aims to reduce gaps in coverage by extending eligibility periods and simplifying the renewal process.Congress.gov
S 2496 - Keep Kids Covered Act
senate 07/29/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to strengthen the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program by tailoring volunteer training to better fit their roles and ensuring full-time leadership for more effective oversight. This bill also calls for a comprehensive study to evaluate and improve state programs supporting long-term care residents.Congress.gov
S 2490 - Strengthening Advocacy for Long-Term Care Residents Act
senate 07/29/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to improve how over-the-counter topical drugs, like sunscreens, are reviewed to ensure they are safe and effective by using modern evidence and testing methods—including alternatives to animal testing. Our goal is to make sunscreen standards more accessible and based on comprehensive scientific data to better protect public health.Congress.gov
S 2491 - SAFE Sunscreen Standards Act
senate 07/29/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to improve the process and quality of medical exams for veterans seeking disability compensation by testing new approaches at VA facilities, enhancing training, and ensuring timely and accurate evaluations, especially for those in rural areas. Our goal is to make these exams more accessible, efficient, and fair to better support veterans’ claims.Congress.gov
S 2493 - Medical Disability Examination Improvement Act of 2025
senate 07/29/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to establish July 30, 2025, as National Whistleblower Appreciation Day to recognize the important role whistleblowers play in protecting the public by exposing fraud and misconduct. This legislation aims to encourage federal agencies to inform and support individuals who report wrongdoing in good faith.Congress.gov
SRES 340 - A resolution designating July 30, 2025, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".
senate 07/28/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to review and improve Federal Housing Administration programs to remove barriers for modular home builders, aiming to make financing more accessible and support innovation in affordable housing construction.Congress.gov
S 2489 - Modular Housing Production Act
senate 07/28/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that adjunct faculty members at colleges and universities become eligible for public service loan forgiveness, recognizing their important role in education and helping to ease their financial burden.Congress.gov
S 2485 - Adjunct Faculty Loan Fairness Act of 2025
senate 07/28/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to prevent the export of certain automatic rifles to Israel, aiming to exercise congressional oversight on arms transfers and ensure responsible use of U.S. defense articles.Congress.gov
SJRES 70 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export of certain defense articles to Israel.
senate 07/28/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to honor the Buffalo Soldier regiments with a Congressional Gold Medal to recognize their vital and courageous service to the United States Armed Forces since 1866. This legislation highlights their bravery, dedication, and important role in shaping our military and history.Congress.gov
S 2487 - Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025
senate 07/28/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that the Small Business Administration focuses on supporting small businesses through partnerships rather than directly issuing loans under the 7(a) program. This shift aims to streamline the loan process and improve access to credit by reinforcing the role of lenders in providing financing.Congress.gov
S 2486 - Protecting Access to Credit for Small Businesses Act
senate 07/28/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that app-based workers get clear information about how digital platforms manage their work and pay, promote fair wages by capping excessive fees, and hold these platforms accountable for transparency in their use of automated tools and monitoring systems. Our goal is to protect workers from unfair treatment, wage theft, and discrimination while empowering them with knowledge about the technology that affects their jobs.Congress.gov
S 2488 - Empowering App-Based Workers Act
senate 07/28/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to pass legislation that guarantees teachers and school staff earn livable, competitive salaries throughout their careers, while increasing investments in public education and promoting equitable access to qualified educators for all students.Congress.gov
S 2481 - Pay Teachers Act
senate 07/28/2025 - 119th Congress
We’re working to make it easier for active service members to get reimbursed for travel expenses when seeking specialty medical care by reducing the required travel distance from 100 miles to 50 miles. At the same time, military retirees and their families will still have the 100-mile threshold to qualify for travel reimbursements.Congress.gov
S 2482 - TRICARE Travel Improvement Act
senate 07/28/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that the full, unclassified report on U.S. telecommunications security is made available to the public so everyone can better understand the current risks and challenges in our communications infrastructure.Congress.gov
S 2480 - Telecom Cybersecurity Transparency Act
senate 07/28/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices can only be removed for valid reasons, protecting their independence and expertise. This legislation also calls for the immediate reinstatement of recent committee members to maintain stability and trust in public health decisions.Congress.gov
S 2483 - A bill to provide that members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices may not be terminated except for cause and to require the immediate reinstatement of the members of such advisory committee.
senate 07/28/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to establish an independent Inspector General for the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation to ensure thorough and transparent oversight of its operations and finances. This will promote accountability through regular, impartial audits conducted by certified public accountants.Congress.gov
S 2484 - NeighborWorks Accountability Act
senate 07/28/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to update the federal charter of the Reserve Organization of America to clarify its structure, purpose, and governance, ensuring it continues to support national security effectively without engaging in profit-making or political activities. This legislation helps maintain the organization's clear mission and proper management for the future.Congress.gov
S 2479 - Reserve Organization of America Charter Amendments Act of 2025
senate 07/28/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to establish a grant program that helps state and local governments offer fare-free public transit, aiming to make transportation more accessible, equitable, and reliable—especially in underserved communities. Our goal is to support improvements that enhance safety, service quality, and overall community livability.Congress.gov
S 2478 - Freedom to Move Act
senate 07/28/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to amend the tax code so that revenue collected from tariffs on foreign imports is returned directly to working individuals and families through tax rebates, providing them with immediate financial relief.Congress.gov
S 2475 - American Worker Rebate Act of 2025
senate 07/28/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to establish a dedicated Advocate for Employee Ownership within the Department of Labor to support and promote employee ownership opportunities, provide resources and dispute resolution, and recommend policies that help more workers become owners of the businesses where they work.Congress.gov
S 2474 - Advocate for Employee Ownership Act
senate 07/28/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to end the use of solitary confinement in all federal agencies and their contractors, replacing it with safer, more humane alternatives that promote rehabilitation and protect the mental and physical health of incarcerated individuals. This legislation also establishes strict limits, oversight, and transparency to ensure dignity and fairness in detention settings.Congress.gov
S 2477 - End Solitary Confinement Act
senate 07/28/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure federal firefighters receive fair pay and retirement benefits by aligning their compensation with the work they actually do, including overtime, and setting clear standards for their regular workweek. This will help improve pay equality, boost recruitment and retention, and provide more accurate retirement calculations.Congress.gov
S 2473 - Federal Firefighters Families First Act