New Senate bill would guarantee paychecks for federal workers and active-duty military forced to work during government shutdowns. Retroactive to Sept. 30, 2025. Furloughed workers not covered.
Senate resolution condemns China's persecution of Christians, Muslims, and Buddhists. Highlights detained Pastor Jin Mingri. Reaffirms U.S. commitment to religious freedom worldwide.
sres464-119October 23, 2025Agreed To In SenateTeen Impact: 3/10
Senate designates September 2025 as National Cholesterol Education Month. Symbolic resolution raises awareness about heart health but creates no new programs or funding.
sres465-119October 23, 2025Agreed To In SenateTeen Impact: 3/10
Senate unanimously designates September 2025 as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, recognizing families affected by pediatric cancer and supporting continued research efforts.
Congress passes bill extending wetlands conservation funding through 2030 and opening 1.4M acres of wildlife refuges to hunting and fishing. Sent to President for signature.
Senate resolution condemns Trump's pardon of Binance founder who pleaded guilty to money laundering violations. Calls on Congress to address pardon power but creates no new laws.
Congress proposes reversing 2011 patent law changes. Bill would restore 'first-to-invent' system, eliminate administrative patent challenges, and strengthen inventor property rights.
Senate passed a bill reauthorizing the Congressional Award Program through 2028 โ the bipartisan achievement program where teens ages 13-23 earn medals for volunteering, fitness, and personal goals.
New bill would phase out DC's 70% federal Medicaid match, dropping it to the standard state rate by 2030. Supporters call it fairness; critics warn 270K DC residents could lose coverage.
Senate passes bill ordering Commerce Dept to audit its own manufacturing and supply chain programs within 1 year. Goal: find waste, fix gaps, strengthen US factories after pandemic-era shortages.
Senate passed a bill requiring the FCC to publish a public list of US communications license holders owned or controlled by China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea. Annual updates required.
Senate bill would extend federal authority to detect and disable threatening drones near airports, stadiums, and government sites through 2028. The power technically expired September 30, 2025.
Senate joint resolution introduced by 31 Democrats proposes overturning a 2025 HHS rule that waives public comment requirements, aiming to restore public input on Medicaid and CHIP rulemaking.
New bill would require all commercial truck and bus drivers to pass a federal English proficiency test before getting or renewing a CDL. States that don't comply could lose federal highway funds.
House Resolution 825 proposes requiring the Trump administration to disclose records behind HUD's "Radical Left" shutdown message & Education Department furlough emails blaming Democrats, probing.
New bill would force the IRS to explain tax error letters in plain English โ including the exact line you messed up and a bold deadline to fight back. Passed the House 3/31/25.