United States Bills
Tribal Marshals Cooperation
Expands U.S. Marshals authority to assist Tribal governments with fugitive matters and protective coordination alongside federal and state partners.
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Held at the desk.
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Approved vendor storage for law enforcement
A bill to authorize private cloud vendors as approved custodians of law enforcement data, with security standards and liability protections.
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Held at the desk.
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AI age-verification for chatbots
Requires verified age checks for AI chatbots, blocks minors, and imposes fines for harmful content.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 406.
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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.
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Held at the desk.
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Firearms background checks during shutdown
Keeps firearm background checks, enforcement, and export licensing operating through funding gaps.
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Introduced
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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.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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STOP Act (Barricading Offense)
Makes barricading to avoid arrest a federal crime with penalties up to five years in prison.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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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.
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S7851-7852)
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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.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Opposing DOJ Payments to Trump
Senate resolution opposes DOJ payments to the President and urges recusals and ethics protections.
Status
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S7786-7787)
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Gang Activity Reporting Act
Requires DOJ, DHS, and FBI to give Congress an annual report on gang trends, enforcement, and data collection, with some material possibly classified.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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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.
Status
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S7733)
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Judicial Efficiency Improvement Act
Splits the Ninth Circuit into two circuits, adds judges, sets locations, and authorizes funding over multiple years.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Coal Week Designation
Designates the week of October 19, 2025, as "Coal Week" and recognizes coal’s role, workers, and emissions progress.
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S7168)
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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.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Preserving a Sharia-Free America Act
Denies visas and removes noncitizens who advocate imposing Sharia law that would violate others' constitutional or statutory rights.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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National Wildlife Refuge Week
Senate resolution designating the week beginning October 12, 2025, as National Wildlife Refuge Week and encouraging observance and recognition of refuges' roles.
Status
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7141)
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Condemning Attacks on Federal Enforcement
Senate resolution condemning violent obstruction of federal immigration enforcement and urging protection and prosecution of attackers in Illinois.
Status
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S7140)
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Fair Sentencing Act
Prohibits courts from using perceived gender identity as a mitigating sentencing factor.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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prosecutors and judges concealed carry
Extends concealed-carry provisions to selected prosecutors and judges, with training, ID, and certification requirements; aims to balance personal safety with oversight.
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Introduced
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Preventing Violence Against Female Inmates
Requires federal prisons and certain states to house inmates by biological sex; allows temporary non-overnight co-location.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Resolution on Book Bans
Senate resolution expresses concern over rising book bans and calls for restoring removed books and repealing directives that restrict school and library content.
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Condemning Antisemitic Hatred
Senate resolution condemning antisemitism and October 7 attacks, urging leaders to oppose hate and protect peaceful religious practice.
Status
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6982-6983)
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National Energy Appreciation Day
Designates October 4, 2025 as National Energy Appreciation Day to recognize energy workers and promote awareness of energy's role in economy, security, and quality of life.
Status
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6934-6935)
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