Chuck Schumer

S. 5619 was introduced on September 30, 2026 by Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) with 1 Democratic cosponsor. The text for this legislation has not yet been released. A summary will be generated when there is text available.

The Strategic Fertilizer Reserve Act of 2026 directs the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study within 180 days to evaluate whether the federal government should establish a national Strategic Fertilizer Reserve, examining issues such as domestic production capacity, storage options, optimal reserve size, costs, and management structure. The bill creates a dedicated Treasury account called the Strategic Fertilizer Reserve Fund to finance reserve operations through congressional appropriations, fertilizer sales, and other authorized sources, with funds available for acquiring and storing fertilizer, constructing facilities, and covering administrative costs. The legislation includes an open-ended authorization for Congress to appropriate whatever funds are necessary to establish and operate the reserve, giving lawmakers flexibility to allocate resources based on the feasibility study's findings and the reserve's actual operational needs.

The End Trump's Tariff Tax Act would eliminate and refund tariffs imposed under three specific authorities: a forced labor import investigation from July 2026, balance-of-payments tariffs under the Trade Act of 1974, and tariffs imposed in response to foreign discrimination under the Tariff Act of 1930. The bill affects importers and businesses that paid these tariffs on goods between late July and early August 2026. U.S. Customs and Border Protection would be required to automatically refund all collected duties within 30 days of the bill's enactment, including interest, without requiring importers to file requests or submit documentation. The bill also repeals the underlying legal authorities that allowed the President to impose these types of tariffs in the future. Small businesses would receive prioritized refund payments under this provision.

This bill designates the U.S. Chancery building in Pristina, Kosovo as the "Elliot L. Engel Building" in honor of the former congressman. The legislation simply renames the existing diplomatic facility located at a specific address in Kosovo's capital and updates all federal records and references accordingly. The bill does not create new funding, authorize spending, or establish any programs. It is a ceremonial measure introduced by Senator Schumer and two colleagues that pays tribute to Engel's contributions, likely related to his work on foreign policy and international affairs during his time in Congress. This type of designation is a common way Congress honors public servants by attaching their names to government buildings or facilities.

The No Payoffs for Pardons Act aims to increase transparency and prevent corruption related to presidential pardons and commutations. The bill requires anyone who receives a pardon or commutation from the President to publicly disclose any financial benefits or gifts valued at $10,000 or more that they provided to the President, the President's family, or entities controlled by them during a specific timeframe. These disclosures must be filed within 90 days of receiving clemency and annually for four years afterward, with all reports made publicly available on a Department of Justice website. The legislation also expands federal bribery laws to explicitly include presidential pardons as something of value that cannot be offered or exchanged for bribes, and extends the statute of limitations for prosecuting bribery offenses related to clemency to 10 years. Violations can result in civil penalties up to $50,000 or criminal penalties including up to five years in prison.

# Summary of S. 5183: Anti-Corruption Bureau Creation Act This bill establishes a new independent Anti-Corruption Bureau to consolidate and strengthen federal anti-corruption enforcement. The bureau would absorb the functions of three existing agencies—the Federal Election Commission, the Office of Government Ethics, and the Office of Special Counsel—combining their powers into a single seven-member body with safeguards designed to prevent political manipulation. The bill creates a private right of action allowing citizens and state attorneys general to sue federal officials for corruption-related violations involving more than $50,000 in personal enrichment, with whistleblowers eligible for 15-30 percent of recovered funds. It establishes civil penalties, disgorgement requirements, and treble damages for proven violations, with a 10-year statute of limitations. A Blue Ribbon Advisory Panel would recommend bureau members, and the bureau's chair cannot be removed without written explanation to Congress. The new bureau would have exclusive authority over campaign finance enforcement, ethics rules, conflicts of interest, financial disclosures, and whistleblower protections. Members would be appointed for staggered six-year terms with political balance requirements (no more than three members from one party), and retired judges would fill vacancies if the president fails to nominate qualified candidates within required timeframes. The bill authorizes funding through a Freedom From Influence Fund and makes numerous technical amendments to existing law transferring references from the three predecessor agencies to the Anti-Corruption Bureau. Congress intends this independent establishment to prevent future administrations from weakening anti-corruption enforcement mechanisms.

This resolution is a symbolic gesture from the Senate honoring the New York Knicks for winning the 2026 NBA Finals, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 in the series. It highlights the team's historic playoff run, including their come-from-behind Game 4 victory and Jalen Brunson's standout performance as Finals MVP, marking the Knicks' first championship since 1973. The resolution carries no legal or financial weight and does not create policy, funding, or regulatory changes; it simply expresses congressional recognition and praise. It affects no specific group beyond the team itself and its fans, serving purely as a ceremonial statement of congratulations. The Secretary of the Senate is directed to send official copies of the resolution to the team's owner, president, and head coach.

This bill would abolish a fund called the Anti-Weaponization Fund that was established by the Attorney General as part of a settlement in a legal case against the IRS called Trump v. Internal Revenue Service. The legislation would also nullify an order issued by the Attorney General on May 19, 2026, that involved releasing certain legal claims related to that settlement. The bill was introduced in the Senate on June 16, 2026, by Senator Schumer and 24 other senators, primarily Democrats, and was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. The bill contains no information about funding amounts or implementation timelines beyond referencing the existing Attorney General orders it seeks to overturn.

The Stock Buyback Accountability Act of 2026 increases the federal excise tax on corporate stock repurchases from 1 percent to 4 percent, effective immediately upon passage. The bill modifies existing tax rules to prevent large corporations from avoiding the tax by issuing new stock to highly compensated executives earning over $1 million annually. The legislation affects publicly traded companies that repurchase their own stock, a common practice where corporations buy back shares to boost stock prices and return profits to investors. The higher tax rate applies to all stock buybacks after the bill's enactment date, with a pro-rata calculation for any tax year that straddles the effective date. The bill was introduced by Senator Schumer and several colleagues in June 2026, aiming to increase revenue from major corporations while discouraging buybacks that critics argue prioritize shareholder returns over worker wages and business investment.

# Summary The Make More in America Act of 2026 expands the Export-Import Bank's role to support domestic manufacturing and technology development in critical industries alongside traditional export financing. The bank will establish a new program providing loans, guarantees, and other financial assistance to U.S. manufacturers in priority sectors like semiconductors, advanced energy, shipbuilding, robotics, and aerospace, with a goal that at least 30 percent of the bank's annual financing supports domestic manufacturing projects. Projects must commit to workforce development, prevailing wages, and job creation, with preferential terms available for projects in economically distressed regions or those paying above-median wages. The legislation increases the bank's overall lending authority to $205 billion annually through fiscal year 2033 and creates an Investment Committee composed of bank officials, representatives from multiple federal agencies, and members of Congress to develop a 10-year investment roadmap for critical technology areas. It establishes separate default rate monitoring for the new domestic program and includes clawback provisions requiring companies to repay support if projects fail to meet timelines or comply with labor standards. The bill prohibits support for entities connected to government officials and expands the bank's authority to hire specialized personnel and use flexible financing tools.

To create a point of order against reconciliation legislation that does not lower out-of-pocket health care costs while Americans struggle to make ends meet.

This joint resolution uses the Congressional Review Act to disapprove a decision by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to withdraw consumer protections for home sales financed through contracts for deed. The CFPB had originally created rules under Truth in Lending regulations to protect consumers who buy homes through these alternative financing arrangements, but later decided to withdraw those protections in May 2025. If passed, this resolution would block the CFPB's withdrawal and keep the original consumer protections in place. The resolution primarily affects homebuyers who use contracts for deed, which are often used by buyers who cannot qualify for traditional mortgages, and would ensure they continue to receive certain disclosure and protection requirements under federal lending law. No specific funding or implementation timeline is included since this resolution simply prevents the removal of existing regulations.

This bill would prohibit the Department of Justice from using any of its funds to make personal payments to the President in connection with Federal Tort Claims Act lawsuits. The legislation specifically blocks both settlement payments and other payments from the federal Judgment Fund that would personally benefit the President. The bill applies to all DOJ funds regardless of when they were appropriated - before, during, or after the bill's enactment. It affects the current President and would establish a precedent preventing future presidents from receiving such payments through federal tort claim processes. The bill does not include specific funding amounts or implementation timelines since it is a prohibition rather than a spending measure.

The amendment introduces new provisions that enhance existing regulations by expanding eligibility criteria and increasing funding allocations for specific programs. Additionally, it establishes new reporting requirements to ensure greater transparency and accountability in the implementation of these programs.

The Family Grocery and Farmer Relief Act targets consolidation in the U.S. beef industry by requiring the Federal Trade Commission to force large meatpacking companies to divest (sell off) facilities when market concentration becomes excessive, such as when the four largest firms control more than 50 percent of the market or any single company controls 30 percent or more. The bill specifically requires foreign-owned meatpacking companies, including JBS and Smithfield, to divest their U.S. operations within 120 days, and it prevents companies from giving any single feedlot more than 10 percent of their annual cattle purchases. Enforcement mechanisms include civil penalties of up to 10 percent of a violator's revenue, the ability for harmed feedlots to sue for triple damages, and a requirement that the FTC issue detailed rules within 90 days, though the law's core requirements take effect automatically if the agency misses this deadline. Any penalties collected must be reinvested to promote competition and support new independent competitors in the beef market.

The amendment introduces provisions that enhance existing regulations by imposing stricter compliance requirements on certain industries and expanding the scope of oversight to include additional entities. Additionally, it allocates funding for enforcement and establishes new penalties for violations, thereby strengthening the overall framework of the legislation.

The amendment introduces new provisions that enhance existing regulations by expanding eligibility criteria for certain benefits and increasing funding allocations for related programs. Additionally, it emphasizes accountability measures to ensure compliance with the updated standards.