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)
Sextortion of Minors Prohibition
Creates a new offense for threatening to coerce a minor into producing sexual images via online messages.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 346.
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)
GRACE Act
Requires the President set a minimum refugee admissions goal and quarterly reporting on admissions and processing.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Senate resolution condemning authoritarianism
A Senate statement reaffirming checks and balances and free speech as safeguards against authoritarianism, with examples of democratic benefits and non-binding scope.
Introduced
Asylum Eligibility Changes
A proposed immigration measure tightens asylum rules, adds transit restrictions, raises credible fear standards, bars certain conduct, and allows family detention during removal or asylum proceedings.
Introduced
expanded liability for minor depictions
A federal proposal to broaden criminal liability for creating or distributing sexually explicit images depicting minors, including depictions where the minor did not participate.
Introduced
Public Employer Section 1983 Liability
Expands accountability by allowing suits against federal enforcement agencies under Section 1983 for constitutional rights violations by officers.
Introduced
juvenile justice and record reforms
expands sentence reductions, seals juvenile records, and strengthens background-check accuracy.
Introduced
Extend First Step Act Reports
Extends the required reporting period for First Step Act reports from 5 years to 10 years by amending section 3634 of title 18.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S8737)
PURE Act
Changes how methamphetamine amounts and purity are measured for federal charges and directs sentencing review; aims to reduce lab work and adjust guidelines.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Federal prosecutor staffing grant program
Creates competitive grants to support hiring, training, and retaining prosecutors and staff across states, territories, and tribal jurisdictions.
Introduced
Temporary Family Visitation Act
Creates a new short-term family visitor visa with sponsor, insurance, and 90-day limits.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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)