Federal
American Legislation

119th Congress1st Session
Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act
Clarifies and limits time-based and non-merits defenses in claims to recover art or property lost during Nazi persecution; adds immunity and service rules.
Became Public Law No: 119-82.
Drone Video Espionage Expansion
Extends espionage protections to video from drones involving defense information.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 316.
DEFIANCE Act of 2025
Creates federal civil remedies for victims of non-consensual intimate digital forgeries.
Held at the desk.
National Wildfire Preparedness Month
A nonbinding designation urging awareness, education, and preparedness for wildfires across communities.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Rapid Expulsion of Migrant Offenders
Requires immigration courts to complete certain removal cases within 15 days after they start.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Pet donation liability protection
This measure would shield donors, nonprofits, and local officials from liability when giving apparently fit pet food and supplies in good faith, encouraging donations while preserving health rules.
Introduced
Combating Violent and Dangerous Crime
Clarifies intent rules and raises penalties for robbery, assault on federal officers, carjacking, firearms conspiracies, candy-flavored drugs for minors, and kidnapping.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Doxxing Obstruction for Federal Officers
Bans publishing a federal officer's name to obstruct investigations or immigration enforcement, with penalties of fines or prison.
Introduced
Equal Access to Justice Act
Repeals parts of PLCAA and allows ATF firearms trace database records to be subpoenaed, discovered, and used as evidence in civil and administrative proceedings.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Honoring Sarah Lynn Milgrim
Senate resolution honoring Sarah Lynn Milgrim and condemning targeted extremist violence that killed her and Yaron Lischinsky; supports prosecution of the attacker.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3236)
Condemning Boulder Antisemitic Attack
Condemns the June 1, 2025 antisemitic attack in Boulder, supports survivors, and urges resources to investigate and counter antisemitism.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3236)
Survivors' Rights Funding Act
Provides extra federal grant money to states that protect sexual assault survivors' rights and updates evidence kit rules.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Visa Overstay Penalties Act
Increases criminal and civil penalties for nonimmigrant visa overstays and raises fines for illegal entry.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Life Month symbolic resolution
A non-binding joint resolution designates an annual Life Month to affirm the value of unborn life and encourage actions to protect the unborn and support women and families.
Introduced
FIREARM Act
Gives firearm retailers chances to fix violations and seek review; allows some revoked licenses to reapply.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Honoring Natalie and Davy Lloyd
Honors two missionaries killed in Haiti and offers condolences to their family.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3171)
National Gun Violence Awareness Day Resolution
A symbolic, non-binding designation urging awareness, discussion, and community action on gun violence, including wearing orange and observing designated awareness days.
Introduced
MARSHALS Act
Transfers the U.S. Marshals Service to the judicial branch and changes leadership, appointments, duties, and when it can assist the Justice Department.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Ending Qualified Immunity Act
Removes qualified immunity defenses for officials in civil rights suits under 42 U.S.C. 1983.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Expedited Removal of Criminal Aliens
Authorizes mandatory detention and faster removal of noncitizens who are gang members, terrorists, or convicted of specified crimes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Accelerated patent review pilot
A temporary program at the patent office to speed up examination for select artificial intelligence, semiconductor, and quantum tech inventions, with eligibility rules and reporting requirements.
Introduced
Second Chance Reauthorization Act
Extends and updates grant programs for reentry: treatment, housing, education, mentoring, and job training through 2026–2030.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Affirming Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility
Senate resolution supporting DEIA and urging action to address discrimination and inequality across education, work, housing, health, and public programs.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3062-3064)
Ban Birth Tourism Act
Makes visitors inadmissible if their main purpose is to give birth in the U.S. for the child to gain U.S. citizenship.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.