Billennial - Senate Posts

senate 03/14/2025 - 119th Congress

We are working to recognize March 14, 2025, as "Black Midwives Day" to honor the essential role Black midwives play in improving maternal and infant health outcomes. By raising awareness about the critical need for culturally competent and accessible maternal care, our goal is to support efforts that address racial disparities in healthcare and empower Black birthing people in their healthcare journeys.

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SRES 128 - A resolution recognizing March 14, 2025, as "Black Midwives Day" and the longstanding and invaluable contributions of Black midwives to maternal and infant health in the United States.

senate 03/14/2025 - 119th Congress

We are introducing a resolution to honor the 108th anniversary of Selfridge Air National Guard Base, recognizing its historical importance, contributions to national security, and ongoing role in supporting the United States Armed Forces. We aim to commend the men and women who serve there, reinforce our commitment to this vital facility, and encourage continued collaboration with the Department of Defense to ensure its continued success and strategic importance.

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SRES 127 - A resolution honoring the 108th anniversary of Selfridge Air National Guard Base and the contributions of Selfridge Air National Guard Base to the Armed Forces and national security of the United States.

senate 03/14/2025 - 119th Congress

We aim to strengthen nursing and allied health education by updating the Social Security Act to ensure hospitals can fully account for related direct and indirect educational costs. Our proposed legislation allows these programs to allocate necessary resources for training and clinical experiences, enabling a more robust healthcare workforce.

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S 1087 - Rebuild America’s Health Care Schools Act of 2025

senate 03/14/2025 - 119th Congress

We aim to facilitate the transfer of certain lands and minerals in North Dakota back to Indian Tribes, addressing historic lands management issues. By allowing the state to exchange select parcels with federal land, we seek to honor tribal sovereignty and enhance the management of the region's resources. This legislation ensures collaboration among state, tribal, and federal parties while respecting existing rights and environmental safeguards.

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S 1084 - North Dakota Trust Lands Completion Act of 2025

senate 03/14/2025 - 119th Congress

We're working to ensure the integrity and fairness of the Medicaid program through proposed legislation that requires all states and territories to verify the assets of applicants and recipients. This measure aims to promote responsible use of resources, ensuring that medical assistance reaches those genuinely in need while maintaining accountability and transparency across the system.

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S 1082 - Safeguarding Medicaid Act

senate 03/14/2025 - 119th Congress

We're introducing legislation to enhance crop insurance support for beginning and veteran farmers, aiming to help these essential contributors to our agricultural community thrive by adjusting the eligibility period and boosting financial assistance. This is about empowering those who are new to farming or transitioning from military service to agriculture, ensuring they have a sustainable future in farming and ranching.

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S 1073 - Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act

senate 03/14/2025 - 119th Congress

We are working to ensure that the remains of Fernando V. Cota are properly disinterred from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery and respectfully returned to his next of kin or otherwise appropriately handled. This legislation aims to honor his legacy by addressing the final resting place of a veteran.

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S 1071 - A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, and for other purposes.

senate 03/14/2025 - 119th Congress

We're proposing the establishment of a National STEM Week to boost innovation and enhance STEM education for students across the country, especially in underserved areas. By highlighting the importance of STEM, showcasing career pathways, and fostering industry partnerships, we aim to inspire the next generation of innovators and bridge educational gaps in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

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S 1070 - National STEM Week Act

senate 03/14/2025 - 119th Congress

We're working to establish the MedShield Act of 2025, a program leveraging artificial intelligence for pandemic preparedness and response. By integrating advanced technologies, we aim to enhance pathogen defense and improve the delivery of medical solutions, ensuring rapid and efficient responses to future biological threats.

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S 1085 - MedShield Act of 2025

senate 03/14/2025 - 119th Congress

We're working to enhance public safety by introducing legislation aimed at curbing the importation and distribution of machinegun conversion devices. This will help law enforcement agencies better prevent these devices from entering the country and being used in criminal activities, ensuring safer communities for all.

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S 1076 - Preventing Illegal Weapons Trafficking Act of 2025

senate 03/14/2025 - 119th Congress

We are working to establish the Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission to improve cooperation among states and agencies in managing and sustaining the basin's valuable fisheries, while also tackling the threat of invasive aquatic species. This Commission aims to coordinate science-based strategies and provide funding to protect this critical ecosystem for the long term.

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S 1078 - Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission Act

senate 03/14/2025 - 119th Congress

We are proposing the "Model Employee Reinstatement for Ill-advised Termination Act" to ensure fairness by reinstating recently terminated probationary federal employees impacted by mass layoffs. This legislation aims to restore their positions and compensate them for lost wages, promoting stability and equity within our federal workforce.

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S 1075 - MERIT Act

senate 03/14/2025 - 119th Congress

We're working to support dental school faculty by proposing legislation that would exclude certain federally subsidized loan repayments from their gross income. This aims to relieve financial burdens for faculty members, encouraging them to stay in teaching positions and continue contributing to the education of future dental professionals.

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S 1080 - Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act of 2025

senate 03/14/2025 - 119th Congress

We aim to improve mental health and substance use disorder support for farmers and ranchers by conducting a comprehensive study on the accessibility of these services in rural areas. This legislation seeks to identify and overcome the barriers these communities face in accessing necessary care and to share successful strategies that can be expanded nationwide.

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S 1074 - Agricultural Access to Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Mental Health Care Act of 2025

senate 03/14/2025 - 119th Congress

We are proposing a bill to standardize vehicle emission regulations across all states by removing California's unique waiver to set its own stricter standards. This aims to simplify regulations for automakers and prevent individual states from enforcing separate emissions rules for new vehicles and engines.

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S 1072 - Stop CARB Act of 2025

senate 03/14/2025 - 119th Congress

We are proposing legislation to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit the admission of Chinese nationals as nonimmigrant students. This measure aims to safeguard academic and intellectual property by limiting access for those from nations identified as potential risks to U.S. national interests.

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S 1086 - Stop CCP VISAs Act of 2025

senate 03/14/2025 - 119th Congress

We introduced the Land Manager Housing and Workforce Improvement Act of 2025 to enhance housing and employment conditions for those managing our federal lands. This legislation aims to expand housing options, strengthen workforce support, and engage collaborative partnerships, ensuring our land management agencies can effectively fulfill their important roles.

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S 1083 - Land Manager Housing and Workforce Improvement Act of 2025

senate 03/14/2025 - 119th Congress

We're supporting the Comprehensive NASA Reporting Act of 2025 to enhance transparency by ensuring that NASA's reports and agreements are promptly shared with key Congressional committees for informed oversight and collaboration.

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S 1081 - Comprehensive NASA Reporting Act of 2025

senate 03/14/2025 - 119th Congress

We are working to establish the "Restoring Law and Order Act of 2025" to support law enforcement through targeted grants. Our aim is to enhance public safety by providing resources for hiring officers, tackling vehicle thefts, addressing drug crimes, and combating child trafficking, among other priorities.

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S 1079 - Restoring Law and Order Act of 2025

senate 03/13/2025 - 119th Congress

We're seeking to ensure that valuable resources from the Small Business Administration reach genuine entrepreneurs by introducing a bill that would prevent individuals convicted of defrauding the Government from receiving SBA assistance. This legislation aims to safeguard our support systems for small businesses and uphold integrity and trust in the distribution of these crucial funds.

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S 1047 - Assisting Small Businesses Not Fraudsters Act

senate 03/13/2025 - 119th Congress

We are working to give developers of certain hydropower projects more time to start construction by allowing the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend their deadlines by up to six years. This aims to support the completion of important energy projects that were licensed before 2020 but have faced delays.

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S 1020 - A bill to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects.

senate 03/13/2025 - 119th Congress

We're working to empower the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) by allowing it to directly enforce penalties against unauthorized use of telephone equipment, especially in cases where violations surpass $25 million. Our goal is to ensure stronger compliance and enhance protection for consumers from unwanted calls.

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S 1025 - FCC Legal Enforcement Act

senate 03/13/2025 - 119th Congress

We're working to pass the Social Security Overpayment Relief Act to amend the Social Security Act, ensuring that overpayments under titles II and XVI can only be recovered if they occurred within the last 10 years. This aims to provide financial stability to recipients by preventing the recovery of old overpayments that could unexpectedly affect their current finances.

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S 1023 - Social Security Overpayment Relief Act

senate 03/13/2025 - 119th Congress

We're working to solidify the Environmental Protection Agency's permit approvals as legally binding, ensuring that state-level programs for managing the discharge of dredged or fill materials are maintained unless Congress explicitly decides otherwise. This proposed legislation aims for clearer, more stable cooperation between federal and state environmental management efforts.

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S 1014 - Maintaining Cooperative Permitting Act of 2025