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senate 05/08/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to expand protected wilderness areas within the George Washington National Forest by adding approximately 5,600 acres to the Rough Mountain and Rich Hole Wildernesses. This legislation aims to preserve natural habitats while allowing necessary restoration activities to improve water quality before full wilderness designation.Congress.gov
S 1680 - Virginia Wilderness Additions Act of 2025
senate 05/08/2025 - 119th Congress
We aim to strengthen security at U.S. ports of entry by increasing the number of Customs and Border Protection officers and support staff, while also identifying needed improvements in infrastructure and equipment. Our goal is to enhance the ability to intercept illegal drugs and protect officers more effectively.Congress.gov
S 1678 - Securing America's Ports of Entry Act of 2025
senate 05/08/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that health insurance plans cover necessary medical and reconstructive care for individuals with congenital anomalies or birth defects affecting critical facial structures, so they receive the treatment they need without undue financial burden.Congress.gov
S 1677 - Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act
senate 05/08/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that, when sentencing in death penalty cases, the fact that a defendant is an illegal alien who has killed or tried to kill a U.S. citizen is formally considered as an aggravating factor. This legislation aims to add clarity and consistency to how these cases are evaluated in court.Congress.gov
S 1675 - Justice for American Victims of Illegal Aliens Act
senate 05/08/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to pass legislation that provides refundable tax credits to early childhood educators, teachers, school leaders, and mental health providers to encourage them to stay in their jobs, especially in high-need schools. This aims to help address the ongoing shortage of experienced education professionals affecting student success.Congress.gov
S 1676 - RETAIN Act
senate 05/08/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to improve access to mental health and substance use disorder care by enabling loans and loan guarantees to build and upgrade treatment facilities, especially in underserved communities and for pediatric patients. This legislation aims to strengthen the infrastructure needed to provide comprehensive mental health services across the country.Congress.gov
S 1673 - Mental Health Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2025
senate 05/08/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to expand the boundaries of Mammoth Cave National Park by adding over 550 acres of land, ensuring better protection and management of this valuable natural area for future generations.Congress.gov
S 1674 - Mammoth Cave National Park Boundary Adjustment Act of 2025
senate 05/08/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to clearly define what constitutes "obscenity" in visual media under federal law to provide consistent standards for regulation and enforcement across interstate communications. This aims to update the Communications Act to better address modern content and protect the public from harmful material.Congress.gov
S 1671 - Interstate Obscenity Definition Act
senate 05/08/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to clarify that permits under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System are not required for aerial applications of approved fire control products. This aims to support efficient wildfire suppression while maintaining environmental protections.Congress.gov
S 1672 - Forest Protection and Wildland Firefighter Safety Act of 2025
senate 05/08/2025 - 119th Congress
We are proposing this legislation to ensure that investors in passively managed funds have a direct say in how their proxies are voted, promoting transparency and aligning voting decisions with the preferences of individual investors rather than solely the advisers.Congress.gov
S 1670 - INDEX Act
senate 05/08/2025 - 119th Congress
senate 05/07/2025 - 119th Congress
We are aiming to prevent top government officials and their families from issuing, sponsoring, or endorsing cryptocurrencies and similar digital financial assets to reduce conflicts of interest and promote ethical conduct in public service. This legislation also establishes penalties for violations to ensure accountability.senate 05/07/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to update the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to better address the needs of homeless children, youth, and families by improving eligibility criteria, prioritizing local community assessments, and increasing transparency through publicly available data. Our goal is to ensure that services and resources are more accessible and effectively targeted to those experiencing homelessness.Congress.gov
S 1667 - Homeless Children and Youth Act of 2025
senate 05/07/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to enhance drought-related disaster assistance programs to better support farmers, including those who raise livestock, honey bees, farmed fish, and crawfish, by improving how losses are documented and addressed. Our goal is to ensure these producers receive timely and effective aid when facing adverse weather conditions.Congress.gov
S 1669 - CRAWDAD Act
senate 05/07/2025 - 119th Congress
We aim to strengthen the National Instant Criminal Background Check System by improving mental health record reporting and federal data sharing, enhance prosecution of illegal gun purchases and trafficking, and study the causes of mass shootings to better protect communities while respecting Second Amendment rights.Congress.gov
S 1652 - Protecting Communities and Preserving the Second Amendment Act of 2025
senate 05/07/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to establish consistent federal guidelines to address the financial challenges faced by graduate and postdoctoral researchers, aiming to improve their stipends, healthcare access, and overall economic stability. This will help support the essential research workforce and promote innovation across the country.Congress.gov
S 1664 - RESEARCHER Act
senate 05/07/2025 - 119th Congress
We are aiming to prevent top government officials and their families from issuing, sponsoring, or endorsing cryptocurrencies and similar digital financial assets to reduce conflicts of interest and promote ethical conduct in public service. This legislation also establishes penalties for violations to ensure accountability.Congress.gov
S 1668 - End Crypto Corruption Act of 2025
senate 05/07/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that veterans who served in secret programs and were bound by nondisclosure oaths receive full notice and access to the benefits they have earned. This legislation aims to officially recognize their service and guarantee timely information and disability compensation dating back to their discharge.Congress.gov
S 1665 - OATH Act of 2025
senate 05/07/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to create a simpler and more effective way for identity theft victims to resolve issues with their Social Security accounts by establishing a dedicated team to guide them through the process from start to finish. This will help ensure faster and more coordinated support for those affected.Congress.gov
S 1666 - Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act
senate 05/07/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to reauthorize and improve the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program to better support wildfire risk reduction, ecological restoration, and watershed health across varied landownerships. Our goal is to enhance collaboration, increase funding, and expand innovative tools to protect forests and communities more effectively.Congress.gov
S 1662 - Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program Reauthorization Act of 2025
senate 05/07/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ban commercial conversion therapy because it is neither effective nor safe, and it causes serious harm to LGBTQ+ individuals. Our goal is to protect people from deceptive practices that falsely claim to change sexual orientation or gender identity.Congress.gov
S 1663 - Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2025
senate 05/07/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to update bankruptcy laws by increasing compensation for Chapter 7 trustees to better reflect their important role and extending the terms of temporary bankruptcy judgeships to ensure the system can handle growing caseloads efficiently.Congress.gov
S 1659 - Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025
senate 05/07/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that farmworkers affected by disasters like extreme weather or health crises receive timely emergency assistance through dedicated grants, helping them recover and build resilience for the future.Congress.gov
S 1661 - Disaster Relief for Farmworkers Act of 2025
senate 05/07/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that organizations receiving federal funds for adoption and foster care cannot delay or deny placements based on how parents address a child's biological sex or decisions about medical treatments related to that. Our goal is to promote timely placements while respecting parents' rights concerning their children's care.Congress.gov
S 1658 - SAFE Home Act
senate 05/07/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to provide fair compensation and improve medical care for residents of Vieques who suffered health problems from decades of military activity on their island, ensuring they receive long-overdue support and resources to recover and rebuild their community.Congress.gov
S 1656 - Vieques Recovery and Redevelopment Act
senate 05/07/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that veterans’ benefit claims are fairly reviewed, even if a veteran misses a scheduled medical exam, by preventing automatic denials based solely on that absence. Our goal is to give every claim the careful consideration it deserves.Congress.gov
S 1657 - Review Every Veteran’s Claim Act of 2025
senate 05/07/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to strengthen oversight and support for the Veterans Crisis Line by ensuring better protection and accountability for its employees, improving service quality, and making sure veterans in crisis get the help they need promptly and consistently.Congress.gov
S 1655 - Protecting Veterans in Crisis Act
senate 05/07/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to enhance the SBIR and STTR programs by improving how projects are selected for commercialization, providing more technical and business support, and streamlining the path for small businesses to bring innovative technologies to market. This legislation aims to increase the chances that federally funded research turns into successful products and services.Congress.gov
S 1660 - Research Advancing to Market Production for Innovators Act
senate 05/07/2025 - 119th Congress
We want to ensure that passengers are clearly informed when a rideshare vehicle has cameras inside and give them the choice to avoid riding in those cars if they prefer. Our goal is to increase transparency and protect riders’ privacy during their trips.Congress.gov
S 1654 - Safe and Private Rides Act
senate 05/07/2025 - 119th Congress
We aim to increase transparency and accountability of the Federal Reserve by limiting certain investments, enforcing standard accounting practices, and requiring detailed reports on how its policies affect the middle class and small businesses.Congress.gov
S 1647 - ROI of the Federal Reserve Act