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passed · Delaware · Senate May 20, 2025

SRES 237: A resolution honoring the service and memory of Army Staff Sgt. Jose Duenez Jr., Army Staff Sgt. Edvin F. Franco, Army Staff Sgt. Troy S. Knutson-Collins, and Army Pfc. Dante D. Taitano of the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, who died during a recovery mission in support of a regularly scheduled training exercise while serving in Lithuania.

SRES 237 is a ceremonial Senate resolution honoring Army Staff Sgt. Jose Dueñez Jr., Staff Sgt. Edvin Franco, Staff Sgt. Troy Knutson-Collins, and Pfc. Dante Taitano, who died during a vehicle recovery mission in Lithuania while supporting a NATO training exercise. The resolution expresses the Senate’s gratitude for their service, acknowledges the multinational recovery effort involving U.S., Lithuanian, Polish, and Estonian personnel, and reaffirms commitment to NATO deterrence in the Baltic region. It has no policy impact - it solely commemorates the soldiers’ sacrifice and their role in a U.S.-led NATO mission.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransHonors deceased veterans' service and sacrifice through ceremonial resolution, aligning with recognition as a support indicator per topic description.90% confidence
Richard J. Durbin (D) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · Senate May 20, 2025

SRES 236: A resolution calling for the return of abducted Ukrainian children before finalizing any peace agreement to end the war against Ukraine.

SRES 236 is a non-binding Senate resolution condemning Russia’s abduction and forced transfer of Ukrainian children, citing over 19,500 confirmed cases as of April 2025. It urges that all Ukrainian children abducted by Russia be returned before any peace agreement is finalized, emphasizing this as a prerequisite for a just resolution to the war. The resolution references Russia’s changed adoption laws, violations of international treaties, and documented human rights abuses against children in occupied territories. It does not create new law but formally expresses the Senate’s position on this issue.
Chuck Grassley (R) · 36 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · House May 20, 2025

HRES 431: Recognizing the importance of the Arctic Council and reaffirming the commitment of the United States to the Arctic Council.

HRES 431 is a symbolic resolution recognizing the Arctic Council’s role as a key forum for international cooperation on Arctic issues. It reaffirms the U.S. commitment to active participation in the Council, highlights the importance of Indigenous involvement, and urges sustained diplomatic engagement - including support for the U.S. Arctic Ambassador role - amid geopolitical shifts like Russia’s suspension from Council activities. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but expresses support for existing U.S. leadership in Arctic diplomacy.
Ami Bera (D) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · Senate May 20, 2025

S 1814: Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2025

The Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2025 would establish a formal code of conduct for Supreme Court justices and require them to disclose gifts and financial interests. It creates procedures for filing complaints about justices' conduct, including a judicial investigation panel to review allegations of misconduct. The bill expands circumstances requiring justices to recuse themselves from cases, such as when they or their family received gifts from parties involved in a case. These provisions aim to increase transparency and accountability in the Supreme Court's operations, with new disclosure requirements for parties and amici curiae in court cases.
Sheldon Whitehouse (D) · 35 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · Senate May 20, 2025

S 1808: Access to Small Business Investor Capital Act

This bill amends SEC reporting rules for investment companies (like mutual funds) by allowing them to exclude fees related to investments in business development companies (BDCs) from their "acquired fund fees and expenses" calculations. It directly affects investment companies filing registration statements with the SEC, simplifying their fee disclosures. BDCs are a specific type of investment vehicle that often supports small businesses, but this bill does not change BDC operations or directly provide new capital access for small businesses. The change only modifies how investment companies report certain fees in their registration documents.
David McCormick (R) · 17 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · Senate May 20, 2025

S 1816: Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025

This bill requires Medicare Advantage plans to implement electronic prior authorization systems by 2028 and report detailed transparency data starting in 2027. Plans must publicly disclose approval/denial rates, average processing times (including for appeals), technology use, and other metrics for covered medical services. It mandates 24-hour response standards for expedited requests and routinely approved services, with data collection to analyze access patterns and potential disparities in rural/low-income communities. These changes directly affect Medicare Advantage plans, providers, and seniors enrolled in these plans by standardizing and increasing visibility into prior authorization processes.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires Medicare Advantage plans to implement electronic prior auth systems & disclose metrics for faster senior access, directly improving patient access per bill title and summary.95% confidence
Roger Marshall (R) · 71 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · Senate May 20, 2025

S 1563: Retired Law Enforcement Officers Continuing Service Act

This bill creates a federal grant program allowing state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies to hire retired officers for specific non-enforcement tasks like crime scene analysis, forensics, cyber investigations, and reviewing evidence. Agencies can use funds to train civilian staff and have retired officers perform these defined tasks, such as analyzing camera footage or providing IT expertise. The program includes accountability measures requiring annual audits by the Justice Department Inspector General, mandatory exclusion of agencies with unresolved audit findings for two years, and priority for applicants with clean audit histories. It directly affects law enforcement agencies seeking to leverage retired officers' skills while preventing misuse of grant funds.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates federal grant program funding law enforcement support services, increasing public sector spending through new allocation of funds.85% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates federal grants for retired officers in non-enforcement roles with accountability measures (annual audits), enhancing police oversight and operational efficiency within criminal justice system.90% confidence
Amy Klobuchar (D) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · Senate May 20, 2025

S 1316: Strong Communities Act of 2025

The Strong Communities Act of 2025 creates a new federal grant program to fund law enforcement training for officers and recruits. Local police departments and sheriff's offices can receive grants to send officers to training programs at eligible colleges or police departments, with the requirement that officers serve at least 4 years in their local community after training. To qualify, officers must live within specific distances (7 or 20 miles) of their long-term residence (5+ years) and provide proof of employment. The program requires annual reports to Congress detailing grant recipients, training participants, and retention rates.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates federal grants for law enforcement training, directly funding officer development to strengthen community policing efforts within criminal justice system.85% confidence
Gary C. Peters (D) · 16 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · Senate May 20, 2025

S 539: PROTECT Our Children Reauthorization Act of 2025

This bill reauthorizes the PROTECT Our Children Act of 2008 with updated requirements. It mandates a National Strategy for child exploitation prevention to be reviewed every four years (instead of every two), requiring detailed analyses of trends, resource needs, and ICAC task force performance. The bill modifies ICAC task force operations to include prioritizing victim identification, expands coordination with tribal/military agencies, and adds limited liability protections for task forces regarding investigative decisions. It increases annual funding for the program from $70 million (2026) to $90 million (2028), directly affecting federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, ICE), state/local law enforcement, and ICAC task forces nationwide.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill reauthorizes child exploitation prevention program with enhanced victim prioritization, detailed strategy reviews, and expanded law enforcement coordination, strengthening criminal justice efforts in victim protection.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill strengthens ICAC task forces to combat online child exploitation, enhancing cybersecurity measures and victim identification in digital spaces.92% confidence
John Cornyn (R) · 12 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · Senate May 20, 2025

S 419: Reauthorizing Support and Treatment for Officers in Crisis Act of 2025

This bill reauthorizes funding for existing mental health support programs designed to assist law enforcement officers experiencing crisis. It extends the authorization period for these programs from 2020-2024 to 2025-2029 under Section 1001(a)(21) of the 1968 Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act. The bill directly affects law enforcement officers who access these crisis support services, ensuring continued availability of the established program. It does not create new programs but maintains current funding for existing mental health treatment and support resources for officers.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeReauthorizes mental health support funding for law enforcement officers, strengthening officer wellness within criminal justice system.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareReauthorizes funding for law enforcement mental health crisis support programs, extending existing healthcare-related services under the 1968 Act.95% confidence
Josh Hawley (R) · 14 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · Senate May 20, 2025

S 237: Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act of 2025

This bill expands benefits for public safety officers (like police and firefighters) who develop certain cancers linked to their work. It creates a presumption that specific cancers - such as lung, bladder, or mesothelioma - were caused by job-related exposure to carcinogens, if the officer served at least 5 years, was diagnosed within 15 years of leaving active duty, and the cancer caused death or permanent disability. The list of covered cancers will be updated every 3 years based on medical evidence from agencies like the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Claims must be filed within 3 years of the bill’s enactment, applying to cases involving deaths or disabilities occurring after January 1, 2020.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands healthcare benefits for public safety officers with work-related cancer by presuming job causation, easing access to treatment and compensation.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands benefits for public safety officers with work-linked cancers by presuming job causation, strengthening worker protections and benefits.95% confidence
Amy Klobuchar (D) · 59 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · Senate May 20, 2025

S 180: Protecting First Responders from Secondary Exposure Act of 2025

S 180, the Protecting First Responders from Secondary Exposure Act of 2025, requires the federal government to provide training and resources for first responders on using containment devices to prevent accidental exposure to fentanyl and other dangerous substances. It mandates the purchase of these containment devices for first responder use. The bill amends existing law (34 U.S.C. 10701(a)) by adding a new provision (paragraph (4)) that specifically addresses this safety measure. This directly affects police, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel who may encounter fentanyl during their duties. The key mechanism is the federal funding and requirement for both training and procurement of protective equipment.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects first responders (medical professionals) through safety training and equipment for fentanyl exposure, aligning with healthcare worker safety and public health protection.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates safety equipment and training for first responders to prevent exposure, directly improving workplace safety for workers.90% confidence
Chuck Grassley (R) · 6 co-sponsors
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