Federal
American Legislation

119th Congress1st Session
Joint Resolution on USCIS EAD Rule
A joint resolution to disapprove a USCIS rule affecting work permit extensions for EAD holders.
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 50. Record Vote Number: 111. (CR S2106)
Care for unaccompanied children
Aims to exempt current and former unaccompanied children from many immigration fees, require refunds of fees already paid, and limit sponsor-information sharing with immigration enforcement.
Star Print ordered on the bill.
Centenary College Bicentennial Commendation
Senate resolution honoring Centenary College for 200 years of service and asking the Senate to send a copy to college leaders.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S90; text: CR 12/11/2025 S8677)
No Bounties on Badges Act
Authorizes Attorney General rewards for information about bounties targeting federal law enforcement officials.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Background Check Completion Act
Requires firearms dealers to wait for federal background checks to finish before transfer.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Southeast Asian refugee commemoration
this senate resolution honors southeast asian refugees and encourages continued efforts to improve education and health access for these communities.
Introduced
Justice for Breonna Taylor Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Reuniting Families Act
Bill to reduce visa backlogs, recognize permanent partners, protect refugee families, and limit removal during pending family applications.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Human Rights Day 2025
Designates December 10, 2025 as Human Rights Day, commemorates the UDHR's 77th anniversary, and urges support for defenders and release of political prisoners.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S8627)
csam guideline revisions
reforms sentencing guidelines for child sexual abuse material offenses to reflect harm, technology, and broader offender conduct while guiding increased consideration of related actions
Introduced
ECCHO Child Coercion Act
Creates a federal crime for using online or interstate methods to force a minor to commit serious harm, including doxxing or swatting, with enhancements to juvenile prosecution and cross-state enforcement.
Introduced
Sextortion Threat Prohibition
Prohibits threatening to distribute child sexual abuse material to extort or intimidate, with enhanced penalties when threats involve known depictions of minors.
Introduced
Condemning White Supremacy and Antisemitism
Senate resolution rejecting white supremacy, antisemitism, and platforming of those views; referred to Judiciary Committee.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8531-8532; text: CR S8531)
Honoring Alpha Phi Alpha
Senate resolution congratulating Alpha Phi Alpha on 119 years of service and community leadership.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S8532)
physician registration for schedule i drugs
proposes a new registration system allowing doctors to possess and administer investigational schedule i drugs to eligible right to try patients, with safeguards and timelines.
Introduced
Strategy to Combat Scams
An interagency plan to prevent scams, standardize a common definition, and improve data sharing and victim support.
Introduced
Protections for judges and officers
This proposal creates offenses to protect judges and public safety officers, expands penalties for attacks, limits civil damages, and broadens carry rules in facilities.
Introduced
Senate resolution condemns anti-Palestinian hatred
A non-binding statement that condemns anti-Palestinian bias, mourns victims, and calls for peaceful dialogue and mutual respect in communities affected by the Gaza conflict.
Introduced
Senate resolution on pardon condemnation
A non-binding Senate resolution expresses disapproval of a presidential pardon and praises investigators and jurors while signaling support for accountability in international drug-trafficking prosecutions.
Introduced
LAB Personnel Act of 2025
Stops layoffs or hiring freezes for certain DEA forensic lab staff and prevents moving jobs away from new labs.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Alabama Highway Patrol 90th Anniversary
Senate resolution commemorating the Alabama Highway Patrol's 90th anniversary and expressing gratitude for its service and history.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S8485)
CLEAR Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Inspector General Access Act
Changes title 5 to remove a specific exception and alter numbering for DOJ Inspector General investigations of department personnel.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S8451)
Building Housing for the American Dream
Adds EB-5 immigrant investment incentives and processing priorities for rental and owner-occupied housing projects and requires DHS and GAO reporting.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.