Judiciary Committee Advances Three Public Safety Bills, Seven U.S. Attorney Nominations

WASHINGTON– The Senate Judiciary Committee today unanimously voted to advance three bipartisan public safety bills to support law enforcement’s efforts to combat crime and protect vulnerable populations.
TheOpioid Overdose Data Collection Enhancement Act, led by Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), would assist local law enforcement in identifying and tackling drug abuse trends. TheCHILD Act of 2025, led by Grassley and Ranking Member Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), would ensure all child care workers are authorized to receive a nationwide background check. TheTRACE Act, led by Judiciary Committee members Sens. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), would help locate missing persons on public land.
“The three bills advanced out of the Judiciary Committee today will help equip local law enforcement with the resources needed to safeguard their communities. I was glad colleagues on both sides of the aisle worked together to advance these bills out of our committee, and I look forward to moving these bills on the Senate floor,”Grassley said.
The Senate Judiciary Committee additionally voted to advance the following nominations:
Watch the executive business meetingHERE.
Read Chairman Grassley’s opening statementHERE.
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