This bill expands the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District to include additional counties in Virginia (Rockbridge County) and West Virginia (Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan Counties), extending the district's reach beyond Virginia alone. The legislation preserves the district's existing partnership management model rather than placing it under the standard National Heritage Area System rules, allowing it to operate with greater flexibility. The bill authorizes $1.25 million annually starting in fiscal year 2027 for the management entity's operations and maintenance of battlefield parks and visitor facilities, plus an additional $2.5 million per year through 2033 for grants, technical assistance, and land acquisition from willing sellers. The Secretary of the Interior is required to submit a report within two years recommending how this partnership model could be replicated at other National Park System locations. Overall, the legislation enhances the district's geographic scope and funding while maintaining its collaborative, non-federal management approach.

This bill changes how federal regulators automatically disqualify companies from financial industry participation. Currently, certain violations in securities and commodities laws can automatically trigger disqualification of entire companies from registration, licensing, or self-regulatory organization membership. The bill prohibits these automatic disqualifications for non-individual entities and instead requires the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission to jointly develop new rules within one year of enactment that give regulators discretion to decide whether disqualification is necessary to protect investors. Under the new process, companies would have 30 days to notify regulators when an event occurs that could trigger disqualification, and regulators could only apply disqualifications if they determine it is necessary in the public interest, considering mitigating factors and whether the violation occurred in the specific legal entity and business line affected. The legislation aims to balance fairness and consistency in disqualification decisions across regulatory agencies while maintaining investor protections.

This Senate resolution commemorates the tenth anniversary of the devastating floods that struck West Virginia on June 23, 2016. The resolution recalls how severe thunderstorms triggered a thousand-year flooding event that killed 23 people, caused an estimated $1.2 billion in damage, and led the governor to declare a state of emergency in 44 of the state's 55 counties, with the President subsequently declaring a major disaster. It notes that the floods knocked out power for more than 500,000 people, destroyed or damaged thousands of homes and businesses, washed out roads and bridges, and completely destroyed multiple schools, leaving entire communities underwater. The resolution honors the first responders and neighbors who helped protect residents during the crisis and recognizes the resilience of West Virginia communities in rebuilding in the years since. It is a symbolic measure that carries no funding, regulatory changes, or binding legal effect, serving instead to formally mark the anniversary and pay tribute to those who died or were affected.

The GROUSE Act of 2026 creates a new federal program to help private forest landowners restore habitat for upland wildlife species. Under the program, landowners who have recently logged their forest land or experienced damage from natural disasters like wildfires or hurricanes can enter into contracts with the Department of Agriculture to restore native vegetation on at least 10 acres of their property. The government will cover 75 percent of the costs for restoration activities such as planting native trees, shrubs, and other vegetation that support wildlife, with contracts lasting up to five years. Individual landowners can receive payments on no more than 5 percent of their eligible forest land or 250 acres, whichever is smaller. The bill amends the Food Security Act of 1985 and directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish payment amounts and provide technical assistance to participating landowners.

Hot Rotisserie Chicken ActThis bill includes hot rotisserie chicken as an eligible food to purchase with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

This bill establishes a pilot program under the Federal Aviation Administration to test the use of small, nonlethal drones by law enforcement responding to active shooter situations. The program will focus on developing and validating nonlethal weapons that can be attached to drones, establishing training and safety protocols, and assessing whether these drones can help officers engage armed suspects from a safer distance. The FAA must launch the pilot program within two months of enactment, work with existing unmanned aircraft test ranges and law enforcement agencies, and submit findings to Congress within three months of completion. Following the pilot results, the FAA must initiate a formal rulemaking process within 60 days to create approval procedures for law enforcement and drone manufacturers to operate these systems. All nonlethal deescalation drones used in the program must be manufactured in the United States, and the bill reaffirms that armed drones with lethal weapons remain prohibited.

The No Tax on Overtime for All Workers Act would allow workers to deduct overtime compensation from their taxable income. Specifically, the bill would let employees exclude from federal income taxes any pay they receive above their regular hourly rate for overtime work, either as required under federal labor law or through voluntary agreements with employers that set specific overtime thresholds. The legislation covers most private sector workers as well as certain railroad and airline employees under the Railway Labor Act. The deduction would take effect retroactively for tax years beginning after December 31, 2024, meaning workers could potentially claim it on their 2025 tax returns going forward. The bill does not specify any direct federal spending or revenue estimates.

The amendment introduces provisions that enhance existing regulations by establishing stricter compliance requirements and expanding the scope of oversight for relevant entities. Additionally, it allocates additional funding for enforcement measures and sets new deadlines for implementation of the updated guidelines.

S. 4112 extends tax credits for companies that produce refined coal, which is coal treated to reduce emissions for use in steel manufacturing and other industrial applications. Currently, the tax credit for refined coal production is limited to a 10-year period after a facility begins operating; this bill removes that time limit and instead allows the credit to be claimed through January 1, 2033. The legislation also makes technical changes to clarify that facilities can be modified to produce "steel industry fuel" and still qualify for the credit. The bill applies to refined coal produced and sold after December 31, 2025, and would primarily benefit coal processing companies and industrial facilities that use refined coal in their operations. No specific funding amount is mentioned in the bill, as tax credits reduce federal revenue rather than requiring direct appropriations.

This resolution designates December 6, 2025, as "National Miners Day" to honor the contributions and sacrifices of miners throughout U.S. history. The resolution recognizes that miners have played a crucial role in making America economically strong and militarily secure, while acknowledging the dangerous nature of their work and their ongoing struggles for health and safety protections. The date was chosen to commemorate the Monongah, West Virginia mining tragedy of December 6, 1907, which killed more people than any other industrial accident in U.S. history and sparked national efforts to improve miner safety. The resolution affects all Americans by encouraging them to participate in activities that celebrate and honor miners' contributions to the nation. As a simple resolution designating a commemorative day, it requires no funding and was passed by the Senate on December 11, 2025.

The Main Street Lending Improvement Act of 2025 directs the Government Accountability Office (Comptroller General) to study how the Small Business Administration disburses loans to small businesses. The study will examine loan processing times, approval rates, and loan amounts from 2021 through 2024, with special attention to whether businesses in the Appalachian region experience different outcomes than those elsewhere. Within one year, the Comptroller General must brief Congress on the study's progress, and within two years must submit a final report with recommendations to speed up the lending process, improve transparency for applicants, and identify ways to reduce government inefficiencies. The bill does not allocate specific funding or create new loan programs—it is primarily an oversight measure to evaluate whether the current small business loan system works fairly and efficiently across different regions.

S. 2933 is a symbolic bill that redesignates a playground in the Grandview area of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in West Virginia as the "Hearts of Gold Playground: In Honor of West Virginia Children and Families Impacted by Childhood Cancer." The bill, introduced by Senators Justice and Capito in September 2025, requires that all federal references to the playground—including in laws, maps, regulations, and official documents—use the new name. This is primarily a commemorative measure with no funding requirements or specific timeline for implementation beyond the bill's passage. The playground will serve as a tribute to West Virginia children and families affected by childhood cancer.

Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly Act or the SAFE ActThis bill incorporates risk assessments and prevention services for falls into annual wellness visits and initial preventive physical exams under Medicare, as well as associated services provided by physical therapists and occupational therapists.

This bill transfers administrative control of federal land parcels in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, between the National Park Service and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The legislation moves approximately 25 acres from Harpers Ferry National Historical Park to Customs and Border Protection for use as part of their Advanced Training Center, while transferring about 71.5 acres in the opposite direction from Customs and Border Protection to the National Park Service. The transfers occur at no cost to either agency, with Customs and Border Protection responsible for paying survey costs to finalize the exact boundaries of their new property. If Customs and Border Protection no longer needs the 25 acres for training purposes in the future, the land would automatically revert back to the National Park Service and be included within the park boundary again.

The Energy Choice Act would prohibit states and local governments from restricting or banning the use of specific energy sources—including natural gas, hydrogen, renewable fuels, and electricity—in building codes, regulations, or other policies. The bill prevents states and municipalities from blocking the installation, connection, or expansion of energy infrastructure based on the type of energy being delivered. This legislation would override existing state and local authority to phase out fossil fuels or mandate clean energy transitions, affecting any government entity that currently restricts certain energy sources in buildings or communities. The bill applies broadly to all energy services delivered through interstate commerce and contains no specified funding or implementation timeline. Essentially, it would ensure that energy companies have the right to deliver any fuel type to customers regardless of state or local environmental or climate policies.

The BOP SCAN Mail Act requires the Bureau of Prisons to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to prevent fentanyl and other synthetic drugs from entering federal prisons through inmate mail. The bill directs the Bureau of Prisons Director to evaluate existing drug-detection technologies within 180 days and submit a detailed strategy to Congress within 90 days after that evaluation, with implementation to be completed within three years of strategy approval. The strategy must establish 100 percent mail scanning at all 122 federal correctional facilities, ensure inmates receive digital copies of mail within 24 hours and physical copies within 30 days if cleared, and include specific technology needs and budget proposals for fiscal years 2025-2027. The legislation responds to rising drug overdose deaths in prisons—a 600 percent increase in recent years—and acknowledges that mail is a primary entry point for contraband, while also noting that a prior pilot program with digital mail scanning proved effective at two federal facilities.

Hershel "Woody" Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location ActThis bill requires the authorized monument honoring Medal of Honor recipients to be located within the Reserve (the great cross-axis of the National Mall, which generally extends from the Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial and from the White House to the Jefferson Memorial).