United States Bills

Enforcement hiring standards

Proposes national minimum standards for federal policing hiring, training, and suitability, bans on accelerated or provisional appointments, and directs new enforcement and oversight mechanisms.

Appropriations procedure reform

A bill proposal altering congressional budgeting procedures for spending bills, seeking new rules on timing, debate, and amendments under the 1974 budget framework.

Talent recruitment authority expansion

Expands hiring tools and pay authorities to attract top technical experts.

Ten-Year Limit on Export Controls

Sets a ten-year clock for pursuing export-control violations, potentially altering civil and criminal enforcement timelines and raising questions about exceptions and resources.

Threat analysis of foreign access to controlled items

This measure would direct agencies to study threats posed by foreign adversaries accessing controlled items domestically.

AI Power Report

A Senate measure would require a formal report on a foreign nation's artificial intelligence capabilities and influence.

Ceremonial Recognition for Wildland Firefighters

A non-binding recognition of wildland firefighters and frontline personnel.

NAHASDA Reauthorization

reauthorizes native housing programs under nahasda to continue support for tribal housing and Native self-determination, with potential changes to program administration and funding in future texts.

Transparency rules for federal positions

Proposal to increase transparency for certain federal positions through new disclosure and reporting requirements; currently referred to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

counsel representation authorization

This resolution authorizes in-house counsel to represent the chamber in a named federal case, for a single matter only, with potential costs and conflicts not specified.

Senate resolution honoring college anniversary

Ceremonial recognition of a college’s 100-year anniversary and its contributions to education and workforce development.

Joint Congressional Session in Philadelphia

Authorizes Congress to meet in Philadelphia on July 2, 2026, for a joint session to commemorate the 250th anniversary (semiquincentennial) of the Declaration of Independence.

Honoring Donald W. Riegle, Jr.

Senate resolution honoring former Michigan Senator Donald W. Riegle, Jr., noting his career, achievements, family, and directing formal notifications.

Medicare Access to Radiology Care Act

Authorizes Medicare payment for certified radiologist assistant services supervised by radiologists, effective January 1, 2027.

Recognize Nakba and Refugee Rights

House resolution recognizing the Nakba, Palestinian refugee rights, and urging U.S. changes in support and weapons use.

Xylazine Scheduling and Oversight

This measure places xylazine on Schedule III, adds tracking, and calls for penalty review and regular reports.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to ensure that only citizens are eligible to vote in Federal elections.

BRUSH Fires Act

Directs the Forest Service to study wildfire mitigation methods in shrubland ecosystems and report findings to Congress within about a year.

Casualty Assistance for Firefighters Act

Creates a program for notifications, travel reimbursement, case management, and benefit information for families of wildland firefighters and support personnel.

Watershed Protection and Forest Recovery Act

Authorizes Forest Service to fund emergency watershed actions on National Forest System land with local sponsors after disasters.

Patriot Week Designation 2025

Senate supports declaring Sept. 11–17, 2025 as Patriot Week and urges schools and governments to honor U.S. history, founding principles, and 9/11 victims.

Patriot Week Designation

Supports naming Sept 11–17, 2025 as Patriot Week to encourage study and remembrance of U.S. founding principles, historical figures, documents, and symbols.

Wildfire Coordination Act

Creates a permanent advisory board to turn wildfire research into operations; coordinates agencies and stakeholders; report to Congress; $10 million authorized.

Civilian Conservation Center Act

Expands residential training centers for underserved youth in forestry, firefighting, job pathways, and a housing pilot for firefighters and agency staff.