Curtis, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Increase Second Amendment Protections Against Frivolous Lawsuits
dealers across South Carolina out of business.” Background: The PLCAA was passed by Congress 20 years
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Scott, Clyburn, Blunt Rochester, Carey introduce the Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act
text of the legislation can be found here . Background The Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network
VIDEO: Senator Moody Brings Veterans Bill of Rights Act to Thousands of Florida Veterans
preserved, and passed on,” said Senator Ashley Moody . BACKGROUND: View Senator Moody’s full remarks here . During
Cornyn, Senate GOP Colleagues Introduce Bill to Increase Protections for Firearms Industry Against Liberal Lawsuits
introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives. Background: The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA
Senator Kim Introduces Legislation to Increase Transparency into Gun Records and Combat Gun Violence
Preservation Act specifically would: Repeal provisions requiring all background check records to be destroyed within 24 hours. Eliminate
Lee Cosponsors Doubled Fines for Illegal Immigrants and Employers
Americans who pay taxes and follow the rules.” Background While these penalties were signed into law nearly
WATCH: “It Doesn’t Solve the Pulte Problem:” Sen. Schiff Reacts to Trump’s Nomination of Clayton as Director of National Intelligence on ABC News Live
reform and extend 702. On Jay Clayton’s background: I want to look at his background in more
Hirono Statement on Committee Passage of FY27 National Defense Authorization Act
serving in ground combat roles, including all underlying background information and methodology, to the Government Accountability Office
Wyden, Colleagues Demand Trump And Thune to Stop Gutting Independent Agencies, Blocking Democratic Nominees, And Handing Bipartisan Watchdogs To Loyalists
Bill Pulte , a Trump ally with no background in intelligence, to serve as Acting Director of National Intelligence
Cornyn, Welch Bill to Help Solve Cold Cases Passes Senate
leading companion legislation in the House of Representatives. Background: Typically, when a suspect’s identity is unknown
Barrasso Introduces Permitting Reform Legislation
urge its immediate consideration in the Senate.” Background: The Let America Build Act of 2026 will: Make NEPA
Cornyn, Whitehouse Bill to Enhance Commander-Level Law Enforcement Training Programs Passes Senate
take up and pass this timely bipartisan bill.” Background: The Promoting Police Leadership Act would: Task
Cornyn Introduces Bill to Spur Counter-Drone Defense Innovation
Americans and American interests at home and abroad.” Background: The U.S. Army is actively investing in counter
Curtis Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Better Protect and Compensate Federal Firefighters
retention, and readiness across the federal firefighting workforce.” Background: As wildfire seasons grow longer and more severe across
Ricketts, Kaine Introduce Bill to Bolster AUKUS Cooperation
compliance with non-proliferation commitments under the MTCR. BACKGROUND . The license-free environment established under AUKUS has enabled
Husted leads effort to rename post office in President Grant’s honor
very own President Ulysses S. Grant,” said Taylor. Background: On April 27, 1822, Ulysses S. Grant was born
Cornyn Introduces Legislation to Expand Use of 3D-Printed Defense Technologies
United States’ defense manufacturing and supply chain.” Background: The pilot program would assess whether the use of printable
Whitehouse, Reed Join Fellow Ranking Members Urging Trump & Thune to Stop Gutting Independent Agencies, Blocking Democratic Nominees, and Handing Bipartisan Watchdog Posts to Blatant Trump Loyalists
Bill Pulte, a Trump ally with no background in intelligence, to serve as Acting Director of National Intelligence
Daines, Cortez Masto Introduce Bill to Protect American Taxpayers’ Privacy
Cortez Masto. Read the full bill text HERE . Background: This bill establishes new provisions which raise the existing
NEWS: Senator Moody’s No Aid for Ghost Students Act Moves One Step Closer to Becoming Law
pass this critical legislation,” said Senator Ashley Moody . BACKGROUND: The legislation amends the Higher Education Act to require
Lee Introduces America-First Bills Cutting Red Tape for Supply Chain Ports
America’s economic dominance and unleash American trade.” Background The Dredging to Ensure the Empowerment of Ports (DEEP
Water Power Bill Moved from Committee
Maine, Alaska, and all of the United States.” Background Current federal permitting processes for hydropower and marine energy
Ricketts, Kaine Introduce Bill to Bolster AUKUS Cooperation
compliance with non-proliferation commitments under the MTCR. BACKGROUND . The license-free environment established under AUKUS has enabled
During Pride Month, Kaine & Baldwin Introduce Resolution Apologizing for Government Discrimination Against LGBT Civil Servants, Servicemembers
Forces and Foreign Service welcome people of all backgrounds.” “This Administration has been hostile to the idea
Grassley, Klobuchar Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Lower Prices, Expand Consumer Choice and Restore Online Competition in the Digital Marketplace
fact sheet is available HERE . Additional legislative background and a list of endorsing organizations are below. Legislative Background