Billennial - Senate Posts

senate 11/10/2025 - 119th Congress

We are working to officially recognize April 3rd as Jane Goodall Day to honor Dr. Goodall’s groundbreaking contributions to wildlife research, conservation, and environmental education. This resolution aims to celebrate her inspiring legacy and encourage continued commitment to protecting our planet.

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SRES 498 - A resolution honoring Dr. Jane Goodall and her legacy as an ethologist, conservationist, and activist.

senate 11/10/2025 - 119th Congress

We are working to officially recognize November 8, 2025, as National First-Generation College Celebration Day to honor the achievements of first-generation college students and highlight the importance of programs that support their access to higher education. Through this designation, we aim to raise awareness of the unique challenges these students face and celebrate their vital contributions to our future workforce.

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SRES 496 - A resolution expressing support for the designation of November 8, 2025, as "National First-Generation College Celebration Day".

senate 11/10/2025 - 119th Congress

We are working to officially recognize the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War and to honor the bravery and sacrifices of the U.S. veterans who served during this conflict. Our goal is to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice, support veterans affected by their service, and ensure future generations understand the importance of their legacy.

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SRES 495 - A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War and honoring the United States veterans who served during the conflict.

senate 11/10/2025 - 119th Congress

We are working to hold Senators financially accountable by reducing their pay during government shutdowns, aiming to encourage timely resolutions and minimize disruptions caused by lapses in funding.

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SRES 493 - A resolution reducing the annual rate of pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs during a year.

senate 11/10/2025 - 119th Congress

We aim to pause the awarding of sole source contracts by the Small Business Administration until a thorough audit of its business development program is completed and reported to Congress, ensuring transparency and accountability in how these contracts are granted. This includes safeguards for national security needs through a controlled waiver process.

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S 3173 - Stop 8(a) Contracting Fraud Act

senate 11/10/2025 - 119th Congress

We are working to allow Senators and their staff to collect donated clothing, toys, food, and housewares in Senate buildings during the holiday season to support charitable organizations that help people in need and military families. This temporary measure aims to make giving easier within the Senate community.

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SRES 497 - A resolution permitting the collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings.

senate 11/10/2025 - 119th Congress

We are working to ensure that collective bargaining agreements for Department of Veterans Affairs employees remain fully honored, while also reversing recent executive orders that limit their labor rights. Our goal is to protect VA workers' ability to advocate for better care and benefits for veterans.

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S 3174 - VA CBA Act of 2025

senate 11/10/2025 - 119th Congress

We are honoring the 50th anniversary of the tragic sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald and the 29 lives lost, while reaffirming our commitment to the safety and resilience of Great Lakes shipping that supports countless communities and industries.

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SRES 494 - A resolution observing the 50th anniversary of the date on which the SS Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior, and remembering the 29 lives lost in one of the worst storms ever recorded on the Great Lakes.

senate 11/10/2025 - 119th Congress

We are working to support veteran entrepreneurs by removing upfront fees on certain business loans and lowering equity requirements, making it easier for veterans and their spouses to access the capital they need to start and grow successful small businesses.

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S 3171 - Veteran Entrepreneurship Empowerment Act

senate 11/10/2025 - 119th Congress

We are working to repeal existing U.S. laws that impose sanctions on Syria, aiming to remove these restrictions and change the current approach toward the country.

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S 3172 - A bill to repeal certain Acts that impose sanctions upon Syria.

senate 11/10/2025 - 119th Congress

We are working to ensure that veterans have timely access to high-quality health care by recognizing community care as a vital complement to VA services. Our goal is to support veterans with greater convenience and choice, especially when VA facilities cannot meet their needs.

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SRES 492 - A resolution recognizing community care as an essential tool for meeting the health care needs of the veterans of the United States.

senate 11/10/2025 - 119th Congress

We’re working to improve the Veterans Affairs customer service by requiring an automated system that informs callers about wait times and offers a callback option when waits exceed 10 minutes, making it easier for veterans to get the help they need without staying on hold.

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S 3170 - Stuck On Hold Act

senate 11/10/2025 - 119th Congress

We are working to expand the construction of new homes for low- and moderate-income individuals by allowing local governments and communities more flexibility to use federal funds for this purpose. Our goal is to increase affordable housing availability across metropolitan and urban areas.

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S 3169 - UNLOCK Housing Act

senate 11/10/2025 - 119th Congress

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senate 11/09/2025 - 119th Congress

We aim to ensure that federal employees, contract workers, and members of the Armed Forces continue to receive their pay and allowances during government shutdowns, preventing financial hardship caused by lapses in appropriations. This legislation seeks to provide timely compensation regardless of furlough status throughout such periods.

senate 11/09/2025 - 119th Congress

We aim to ensure that federal employees, contract workers, and members of the Armed Forces continue to receive their pay and allowances during government shutdowns, preventing financial hardship caused by lapses in appropriations. This legislation seeks to provide timely compensation regardless of furlough status throughout such periods.

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S 3168 - Shutdown Fairness Act

senate 11/08/2025 - 119th Congress

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senate 11/07/2025 - 119th Congress

We are working to reclaim unused COVID-19 relief funds and redirect that money toward reducing the national deficit. This bill aims to responsibly manage leftover resources while ensuring funds critical to national security remain available if needed.

senate 11/07/2025 - 119th Congress

We are working to reclaim unused COVID-19 relief funds and redirect that money toward reducing the national deficit. This bill aims to responsibly manage leftover resources while ensuring funds critical to national security remain available if needed.

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S 3166 - Returning Unspent COVID Funds Act

senate 11/07/2025 - 119th Congress

We are working to ensure that Congress has clear authority to limit and end the deployment of military forces in domestic settings, while also increasing support and funding for local law enforcement and community safety programs without relying on federal military involvement.

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S 3167 - No Troops in Our Streets Act of 2025

senate 11/07/2025 - 119th Congress

We are working to ensure that federal employees and contractors receive their regular pay and benefits even during government shutdowns, preventing them from facing financial hardship due to lapses in appropriations.

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S 3165 - True Shutdown Fairness Act

senate 11/07/2025 - 119th Congress

We are working to officially recognize the 80th anniversary of Stars and Stripes' continuous service in the Pacific, honoring its vital role as an independent news source and morale booster for members of the Armed Forces and their families around the world.

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SRES 491 - A resolution recognizing the 80th anniversary of the commencement of continuous operations of Stars and Stripes in the Pacific and the invaluable service of the Stars and Stripes as the "hometown newspaper" for members of the Armed Forces, civilian employees, and family members stationed around the world.

senate 11/07/2025 - 119th Congress

We are working to strengthen protections around the personal data of Department of Defense personnel to safeguard operational security, ensuring that sensitive information is stored and handled appropriately and that Congress stays informed of any significant changes or incidents.

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S 3161 - Protecting DOD Data Act of 2025

senate 11/07/2025 - 119th Congress

We aim to improve how different government agencies work together during crises by conducting joint exercises that test the impact of Defense decisions and explore economic tools to better support national security. This approach helps ensure coordinated responses in times of competition, crisis, and conflict.

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S 3160 - A bill to provide for interagency tabletop exercises to assess the impacts of Department of Defense decisions during crises and evaluate United States Government tools available to augment Department of Defense capabilities in competition, crisis, and conflict, and for other purposes.

senate 11/07/2025 - 119th Congress

We are working to establish a pilot program that uses wastewater surveillance at military installations to better monitor drug use and infectious diseases, aiming to improve the health and readiness of our Armed Forces. This system will help identify trends early and inform more effective interventions.

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S 3162 - A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program under which the Secretary shall develop and implement a comprehensive wastewater surveillance system at certain installations of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.

senate 11/07/2025 - 119th Congress

We’re working to ensure the Department of Defense evaluates how to increase buying key materials from U.S. sources, aiming to strengthen domestic production and reduce risks in our supply chains critical to national security.

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S 3164 - A bill to require a briefing on increasing procurement of strategic and critical materials from sources in the United States.

senate 11/07/2025 - 119th Congress

We are working to authorize a joint program with Taiwan to develop and deploy uncrewed and counter-uncrewed systems, strengthening defense cooperation and enhancing security capabilities for both our forces. This effort includes regular reporting to Congress to ensure transparency and progress.

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S 3163 - A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to seek to engage appropriate officials of Taiwan in a joint program with Taiwan to enable the fielding of uncrewed systems and counter-uncrewed systems capabilities.

senate 11/07/2025 - 119th Congress

We aim to ensure that the identification of Chinese military companies by the Secretary of Defense is treated as a military and foreign affairs function, exempting it from standard administrative procedures to strengthen national security and streamline defense decision-making.

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S 3158 - National Defense Supply Chain Integrity Act of 2025

senate 11/07/2025 - 119th Congress

We are working to ensure long-term care pharmacies receive fair compensation for dispensing certain medications, helping to maintain patient access to essential pharmacy services. This legislation establishes a temporary supply fee and requires a study on creating a sustainable payment system to support these pharmacies in the future.

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S 3159 - Preserving Patient Access to Long-Term Care Pharmacies Act

senate 11/07/2025 - 119th Congress

We are working to ensure more children qualify easily and quickly for free or reduced-price school meals by improving how states use Medicaid data for direct certification and updating the eligibility rules for schools in the Community Eligibility Provision. Our goal is to make it simpler to connect kids with the nutrition they need to learn and grow.

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S 3157 - School Meals for Healthy Kids Act of 2025