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senate 04/10/2025 - 119th Congress
We're working to support "National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day" with legislation that empowers young people by promoting education, prevention, and access to care. By prioritizing youth leadership and removing stigma, we aim to create a future where young people are informed and supported in managing HIV risks and health outcomes.Congress.gov
SRES 171 - A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day".
senate 04/10/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to improve mental health support for youth, especially youth of color, by increasing funding, addressing research gaps, and promoting culturally informed care and education to reduce disparities and stigma in these communities.Congress.gov
S 1448 - Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act
senate 04/10/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that commissioned officers of the Public Health Service receive the same leave benefits as Army officers, promoting fairness and consistency across uniformed services. This legislation aims to extend certain military leave rights to Public Health Service members and their families.Congress.gov
S 1440 - Uniformed Services Leave Parity Act
senate 04/10/2025 - 119th Congress
We aim to strengthen the Federal Home Loan Bank System’s role in supporting affordable housing, small businesses, and community development—especially for underserved rural, urban, low-income, and Tribal communities—while ensuring executive pay aligns with the achievement of these mission goals.Congress.gov
S 1439 - Federal Home Loan Banks' Mission Activities Act
senate 04/10/2025 - 119th Congress
We’re working to stop taxpayer dollars from supporting animal testing in labs located in countries that pose a threat to U.S. security. This bill aims to ensure federal funding is not used for animal experimentation in certain foreign nations of concern.Congress.gov
S 1435 - Accountability in Foreign Animal Research Act
senate 04/10/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that when disasters strike, taxpayers get fair extensions not only for filing returns but also for claiming credits or refunds, and that tax collection notices reflect these postponements accurately. This helps provide clarity and relief during challenging times.Congress.gov
S 1438 - Disaster Related Extension of Deadlines Act
senate 04/10/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to update the National School Lunch Act to make it easier for eligible children to get free or reduced-price meals by improving automatic certifications, streamlining eligibility across schools, and supporting states with better technology and funding. Our goal is to reduce hunger among kids and ensure no child misses out on nutritious meals at school.Congress.gov
S 1431 - School Meal Modernization and Hunger Elimination Act
senate 04/10/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to stop the IRS from acquiring and using firearms or ammunition and to shift responsibility for criminal tax investigations to the Department of Justice to ensure clearer oversight and reduce risks associated with armed IRS agents.Congress.gov
S 1436 - Why Does the IRS Need Guns Act
senate 04/10/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to establish a program that secures and shares commercial satellite imagery to support NASA’s scientific research, operational needs, and educational efforts, while promoting transparency and wider data access for researchers and other federal agencies.Congress.gov
S 1437 - ASCEND Act
senate 04/10/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to modernize the environmental review process for highway projects by using interactive, cloud-based platforms and 3D digital models. This approach aims to speed up reviews and improve public understanding and engagement with project impacts.Congress.gov
S 1430 - Interactive Federal Review Act
senate 04/10/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure greater transparency by requiring that taxpayer dollars sent to adversarial countries and concerning foreign entities are fully tracked and reported. This legislation aims to improve oversight and accountability of how federal funds are spent abroad.Congress.gov
S 1434 - TRACKS Act
senate 04/10/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to reauthorize the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative to ensure continued local collaboration and federal support in protecting and restoring the marine ecosystems of the Northwest Straits region, balancing environmental health with community and economic interests.Congress.gov
S 1433 - Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025
senate 04/10/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to permanently ban oil and gas drilling along the coasts of California, Oregon, and Washington to protect these ocean areas from the environmental risks associated with fossil fuel exploration and development. Our goal is to preserve marine ecosystems and support a clean energy future.Congress.gov
S 1432 - West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2025
senate 04/10/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that federal agencies can provide support not only for emergency power restoration but also for proactive hazard mitigation for electric utilities. This aims to strengthen the resilience of our electrical infrastructure against future disasters.Congress.gov
S 1429 - POWER Act of 2025
senate 04/10/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to make Easter Monday an official public holiday, giving federal employees and citizens a chance to recognize and observe the day following Easter Sunday each year. This change aims to provide a consistent day off to honor this part of the cultural and religious calendar.Congress.gov
S 1426 - Easter Monday Act of 2025
senate 04/10/2025 - 119th Congress
We want to ensure that no one with seriously delinquent tax debts can work for the IRS, aiming to promote integrity and public trust in the agency responsible for tax enforcement. This legislation sets clear rules for hiring and ongoing employment eligibility based on tax compliance.Congress.gov
S 1427 - Audit the IRS Act
senate 04/10/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to simplify tax reporting for small transactions by reinstating the previous exemption that prevents third-party settlement organizations from reporting minor payments unless they exceed certain thresholds. This aims to reduce unnecessary paperwork and focus reporting on more significant payment activities.Congress.gov
S 1425 - Red Tape Reduction Act of 2025
senate 04/10/2025 - 119th Congress
We're working to ensure that Senator Ron Wyden receives appropriate legal representation through the Senate Legal Counsel, as he has been named in a legal case related to his official duties. This action aligns with the provisions of the Ethics in Government Act, allowing us to support our members in fulfilling their responsibilities effectively.Congress.gov
SRES 170 - A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Desmond Bellard v. Ronald Wyden, U.S. Senator.
senate 04/10/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to redirect $2 billion from international aid to fund the construction and improvement of State homes for veterans, aiming to enhance the care and support provided to those who have served our country.Congress.gov
S 1424 - Veterans First Act of 2025
senate 04/10/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to allow passengers on cruise ships to seek compensation not just for financial losses but also for emotional and personal harms they might suffer during voyages on the high seas. This legislation aims to recognize and address the full impact of such incidents beyond just monetary damages.Congress.gov
S 1423 - Hammers' Law
senate 04/10/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that clean fuel incentives support American farmers by requiring that feedstocks used for these credits are grown in the U.S., while also refining how emissions are calculated to promote more accurate environmental benefits. This approach aims to strengthen domestic agriculture and extend clean fuel incentives through 2034.Congress.gov
S 1422 - Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act
senate 04/10/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to increase funding for the Child and Adult Care Food Program by raising the reimbursement rates for meals served, helping improve nutrition and support for children and adults in care settings. This legislation aims to ensure better resources for healthy meals in child care programs nationwide.Congress.gov
S 1420 - Child Care Nutrition Enhancement Act of 2025
senate 04/10/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to make the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit more accessible by increasing the credit amount and ensuring it’s fully refundable for many taxpayers, helping families better afford the costs of caring for their loved ones.Congress.gov
S 1421 - Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit Enhancement Act of 2025
senate 04/10/2025 - 119th Congress
We're advocating for the recognition and support of library staff across the United States, emphasizing the essential services they provide to communities. This legislation promotes funding to match the broad scope of library services, protects the rights of library workers, and defends their role in ensuring free access to information for all citizens.Congress.gov
SRES 169 - A resolution expressing support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the United States and the essential services those libraries provide to communities, recognizing the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social service and community supports provided by libraries, preserving the right of all citizens of the United States to freely access information and resources in their communities, supporting a strong union voice for library workers, and defending the civil rights of library staff.
senate 04/10/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to adjust tax rules so that when businesses buy back employee-owned stock from employee stock ownership plans, these shares are still counted properly for private foundation tax limits, promoting clearer and fairer treatment of such holdings.Congress.gov
S 1416 - Reduction of Excess Business Holding Accrual Act
senate 04/10/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to expand federal grant eligibility to include youth sports facilities, especially in rural and underserved communities, aiming to improve access to safe recreational spaces and promote healthier lifestyles for children facing economic and social challenges.Congress.gov
S 1419 - Youth Sports Facilities Act of 2024
senate 04/10/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to streamline the approval process for biosimilar biological products by removing mandatory clinical studies on immunogenicity, pharmacodynamics, or comparative clinical efficacy unless specifically required by the FDA. This aims to speed up access to more affordable treatment options while maintaining safety and effectiveness.Congress.gov
S 1414 - Expedited Access to Biosimilars Act
senate 04/10/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to secure additional funding to support ongoing efforts to restore the San Joaquin River, ensuring healthier ecosystems and improved water management for communities and wildlife. This legislation increases the authorized budget to help complete critical restoration projects under the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act.Congress.gov
S 1413 - A bill to authorize additional funding for the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act.
senate 04/10/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that certain disability benefits received by veterans are not counted as income when determining their eligibility for supported housing programs, helping more disabled veterans access the stable housing they deserve.Congress.gov
S 1415 - Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act