Federal
American Legislation

119th Congress1st Session
Tribal Marshals Cooperation
Expands U.S. Marshals authority to assist Tribal governments with fugitive matters and protective coordination alongside federal and state partners.
Held at the desk.
ENFORCE Act
Clarifies child pornography production rules and strengthens enforcement for obscene child sexual abuse images, removing time limits and adding detention, registry, and discovery limits.
Held at the desk.
Honoring Dr. Jane Goodall
Senate resolution honoring Dr. Jane Goodall's life, conservation work, Roots & Shoots, and extending condolences to her family and colleagues.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8580-8581; text: CR 11/5/2025 S7927-7928)
Delta State 100th Anniversary
Senate resolution honoring 100 years of Delta State University's academic, cultural, and athletic contributions; requests official copies be sent to leaders.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Centennial recognition for ASHA
Non-binding Senate resolution recognizing ASHA’s centennial and raising awareness of speech-language-hearing professions.
Introduced
Recognizing Stars and Stripes Anniversary
Senate resolution honors 80 years of Stars and Stripes service to military members and families.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S8004)
PROTECT Act of 2025
Makes the Secret Service Director a Senate-confirmed single 10-year term
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Juvenile Prosecution in Federal Court
Proposes allowing some 16- and 17-year-olds charged with listed violent offenses to be prosecuted in federal court without a transfer motion by the Attorney General.
Introduced
I–VETS Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
HOPE Act
Allows certain noncitizen veterans outside the U.S. temporary parole for VA health care.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Restoring Access for Detainees
Requires free, limited phone and private legal calls for people in immigration custody and protects certain call privacy and facility rules.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Protecting Criticism of the President
Senate resolution condemning suggestion that criticizing the president is illegal and urging officials not to use powers to punish dissent.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Ideologically Motivated Violence Accountability Act
Adds ideological motive as an aggravating factor making certain crimes eligible for the death penalty; directs sentencing guidelines update.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Deporting Fraudsters Act
Clarifies that aliens convicted of defrauding federal programs or unlawfully receiving public benefits are inadmissible and deportable.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Stop Pills That Kill Act
Prohibits acts involving fentanyl and counterfeit pills; requires a DEA response plan and annual DOJ report on seizures, prosecutions, and prevention.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
STOP Act (Barricading Offense)
Makes barricading to avoid arrest a federal crime with penalties up to five years in prison.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week
Designates the first full week in May to raise awareness and encourage screening for tardive dyskinesia among people treated with antipsychotics.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S7851-7852)
Forfeit Pay During Shutdowns
Proposes a Constitutional amendment to stop Members of Congress from receiving pay during funding lapses and direct forfeited pay to reduce the national debt.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Opposing DOJ Payments to Trump
Senate resolution opposes DOJ payments to the President and urges recusals and ethics protections.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S7786-7787)
Condemning Trump's Pardoning of Binance CEO
Senate resolution condemning President Trump's pardon of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao and urging Congress to act against related corruption.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S7733)
Judicial Efficiency Improvement Act
Splits the Ninth Circuit into two circuits, adds judges, sets locations, and authorizes funding over multiple years.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Coal Week Designation
Designates the week of October 19, 2025, as "Coal Week" and recognizes coal’s role, workers, and emissions progress.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S7168)
No Sharia Act
Stops courts from enforcing Sharia or other foreign rules that conflict with constitutional rights; covers contracts, family matters, and arbitration; effective 180 days after enactment.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Preserving a Sharia-Free America Act
Denies visas and removes noncitizens who advocate imposing Sharia law that would violate others' constitutional or statutory rights.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.