Mark Kelly

This bill expresses Congress's support for the U.S. extended nuclear deterrent, which provides security guarantees to allied nations including South Korea, Japan, Australia, and NATO members. The legislation states that this deterrent has been essential for maintaining global peace for over 70 years and that its credibility depends on maintaining safe, secure, and reliable nuclear forces alongside strong conventional military capabilities and close coordination with allies. Congress asserts that the U.S. should continue modernizing its nuclear arsenal while also pursuing arms control agreements, particularly in response to nuclear expansion by Russia, China, and North Korea. The bill affirms that U.S. extended deterrence commitments to treaty allies should remain unshakeable and be demonstrated through military exercises, strategic consultations, and defense investments. This is a non-binding sense of Congress resolution rather than legislation that creates new programs or requires funding.

The UNPLUGGED Schools Grant Act of 2026 would establish a federal grant program to help states implement policies that ban student possession and use of personal electronic devices during school hours. States would need to adopt device policies covering all public elementary and secondary schools to qualify for funding, though the law allows exceptions for students with medical needs, disabilities documented in their education plans, or English learners with demonstrated instructional needs. The bill provides funding for states to develop enforcement procedures and purchase secure storage solutions like lockboxes and pouches to store confiscated devices, with grant amounts allocated based on each state's share of federal education funding, and ensures no state receives less than half of one percent of total appropriated funds. Schools would be permitted to maintain emergency communication systems allowing parents and staff to reach students and emergency responders when necessary. The legislation does not specify funding amounts or implementation timelines, instead authorizing "such sums as may be necessary" for the program.

This bill would temporarily eliminate federal excise taxes on motor fuels and aviation fuels from the date of enactment through September 30, 2027, providing a tax holiday intended to reduce gas and fuel prices for consumers. The legislation would affect fuel producers, airlines, gas stations, and consumers nationwide who purchase gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuel. To prevent the tax cuts from reducing funding for transportation infrastructure, the bill requires the Treasury Department to transfer money from the general fund to replace the lost tax revenue that would normally go to the Highway Trust Fund, Airport and Airway Trust Fund, and the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund. The bill includes a congressional policy statement directing fuel producers and sellers to pass the tax savings directly to consumers and authorizes the Treasury Department, Federal Trade Commission, and Commodity Futures Trading Commission to enforce price reductions and prevent price gouging or market manipulation.

The Make AI Work for Americans Act establishes a comprehensive framework to help American workers adapt to artificial intelligence-driven economic changes through a $30 billion Artificial Intelligence Horizon Fund and targeted tax provisions on AI companies. The bill creates new workforce development programs, including paid national service placements in human-centered fields like healthcare and education, guaranteed training accounts of at least $7,000 for workers, and enhanced community college AI training programs. It imposes a $1.10 per million computational units tax on AI services and a 50% excess profits tax on large AI companies with over $100 million in annual revenue, with both taxes taking effect after December 31, 2026. The legislation also strengthens unemployment insurance by requiring states to provide at least 26 weeks of benefits, establishes an Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council to oversee fund allocation and monitor labor market disruption, and directs the Department of Labor to develop workplace guidelines for safe and ethical AI use. All programs emphasize support for displaced workers, early-career workers, underserved communities, and veterans, with implementation beginning through state and tribal workforce agencies.

This resolution formally honors the life and career of Jon Llewellyn Kyl, a former U.S. Senator from Arizona who died at age 84. It recounts his biography and public service, including his education at the University of Arizona, his legal career in Phoenix, four terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, and nearly two decades in the Senate spanning 1995 to 2013, plus a brief return to the Senate in 2018 following John McCain's death. The resolution highlights his leadership roles within the Senate Republican Conference and his policy work on water issues, crime victims' rights, and national security, noting institutions named in his honor at Arizona State University and the University of Arizona. As a formal expression of the Senate's sentiment, the measure does not create new law, spend money, or set any timeline; it simply records the Senate's sorrow at his passing, directs that the resolution be sent to the House and to Kyl's family, and provides that the Senate adjourn that day as a mark of respect. It affects no groups beyond serving as a tribute to Kyl, his family, and his legacy of public service.

The MORE American Fuel Act of 2026 changes how the Nuclear Regulatory Commission licenses uranium enrichment facilities, bringing their approval process in line with how other nuclear fuel cycle facilities are licensed. Under current law, companies must get approval for both construction and operation together before building an enrichment plant; this bill allows companies to begin construction at their own financial risk once their license application has been formally accepted by the NRC, without waiting for full operating approval. Companies seeking this early construction option must notify state governors, local government officials, and relevant Native American tribal governments at least 15 days before building begins. The NRC has 180 days after the bill becomes law to update its regulations accordingly, and the agency retains full authority to deny licenses or enforce construction and safety requirements. This legislation primarily affects companies seeking to build new uranium enrichment facilities, aiming to speed up development of domestic nuclear fuel production capacity.

# Summary The Senior Chatbot Protection Act of 2026 establishes safety and transparency requirements for artificial intelligence chatbots, with a particular focus on protecting older adults and vulnerable users. The bill requires chatbot companies to clearly disclose when users are interacting with AI rather than humans, detect when users are making high-stakes decisions involving health, finances, legal matters, or estate planning, and provide appropriate warnings that chatbot advice should not be the sole basis for such decisions. Companies must also identify crisis situations such as suicidal ideation or medical emergencies and refer users to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or emergency services rather than providing relevant medical or safety advice themselves. The legislation restricts how companies can collect and use conversation data, prohibits manipulative design practices that exploit older adults or encourage excessive reliance on chatbots, and requires annual reporting to federal agencies on harmful incidents. Most requirements take effect 180 days after enactment, though crisis detection and response requirements have a one-year implementation timeline. The Federal Trade Commission will enforce the rules, impose civil penalties of up to $50,000 per violation, and state attorneys general may also bring enforcement actions on behalf of residents.

The Educators for America Act amends federal rules governing teaching residency programs under the Higher Education Act to improve how teachers are recruited and trained. The bill requires partnerships running these programs to establish clear selection criteria for participants and to specifically prioritize recruiting individuals who are underrepresented in the teaching profession, including men. This legislation targets universities and organizations that operate teacher preparation residency programs, which train individuals to become educators in K-12 schools. The bill does not specify new funding amounts or implementation timelines in the provided text. Overall, the legislation aims to diversify the teaching workforce by encouraging the recruitment of underrepresented groups into formal teacher training programs.

The Building Community in America Act amends federal service programs to prioritize recruiting people from underrepresented groups, particularly men, into community service roles such as youth mentoring, coaching, school support, conservation work, disaster response, public safety, and skilled trade training. The bill modifies the National and Community Service Act of 1990 and the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 to establish a formal priority for selecting service programs and volunteers that focus on engaging these populations. The legislation directs federal agencies administering these service programs to emphasize recruitment and training efforts targeting underrepresented participants for a range of community-building activities. No specific funding amounts or implementation timelines are included in the bill text provided. The measure was introduced in July 2026 by Senators Kelly and Curtis and referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions for consideration.

This bill authorizes the Secretary of the Army to conduct wildfire risk assessments on federal dams, reservoirs, and related infrastructure managed by the Corps of Engineers in Arizona. The assessments would examine how wildfires could damage these facilities and affect their ability to provide water supply, flood control, hydropower, recreation, and other services, as well as the risks that infrastructure failure could pose to nearby communities. The bill also requires evaluators to consider post-fire impacts like sedimentation and debris flows, review existing studies and data from federal and state agencies, and identify strategies to help the Corps of Engineers better prepare for and respond to wildfire threats. The legislation does not specify funding amounts or implementation timelines. The bill affects Arizona residents and communities that depend on federally managed water infrastructure in the state.

The Western Water Infrastructure Fairness Act modifies federal funding rules for rural water infrastructure projects in the West by increasing the federal government's cost-sharing contribution for projects serving economically disadvantaged communities. Currently, the federal government covers a standard share of costs for these water projects, but this bill would raise that federal share to 90 percent specifically for projects benefiting economically disadvantaged areas, as defined under previous water development legislation. The change applies to rural water projects authorized under the Water Resources Development Act of 1999 and primarily affects Western states where water infrastructure needs are significant. The bill was introduced by Arizona senators Mark Kelly and Mark Gallego in July 2026 and referred to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. No specific funding amount or implementation timeline is specified in the legislation text provided.