Creating Resources for Every American To Experiment with Artificial Intelligence Act of 2025 or the CREATE AI Act of 2025 This bill establishes a national program to provide U.S. researchers, educators, and students with access to artificial intelligence (AI) data, computational resources, educational tools and services, and testbeds. The program, to be known as the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR), must be established by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to improve U.S. AI research capacity and spur the strategic development of AI capabilities. NAIRR may accept and use donated resources from the private sector and federal agencies. Those eligible to use NAIRR resources are (1) researchers, educators, and students based in the United States and affiliated with a U.S. institution of higher education, nonprofit, executive agency, or other specified entity; and (2) employees of U.S. executive agencies or federally funded research and development centers with a demonstrable mission need. NSF must select a nongovernmental organization to operate NAIRR (i.e., an operating entity ) through a competitive and transparent process. The operating entity must ensure that a significant percentage of the annual allotment of computational resources is provided to projects primarily focused on AI privacy, ethics, safety, security, risk mitigation, or trustworthiness. The operating entity must also establish minimum security requirements for all individuals interacting with NAIRR. The operating entity may establish a fee schedule for access to NAIRR, which must include a free tier of access and must ensure that the primary purpose of NAIRR is to support research.
This Senate resolution condemns China's new Ethnic Unity and Progress Law for allegedly enforcing cultural assimilation and restricting the rights of Tibetans, Uyghurs, Mongolians, and other minority groups. The bill directly addresses concerns about the law's provisions, which it claims criminalize dissent, limit religious freedom, and allow for extraterritorial enforcement against individuals outside China. It calls on the Chinese government to repeal the law, imposes sanctions on officials involved in human rights violations, and urges the U.S. to coordinate with allies to monitor these policies. Additionally, the resolution reaffirms support for the Dalai Lama's role in Tibetan religious succession and demands that China resume dialogue with his representatives.
This Senate resolution formally recognizes June 2026 as LGBTQ Pride Month to honor the history, contributions, and ongoing struggles of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals in the United States. The document outlines the community's achievements in civil rights and public service while highlighting persistent challenges such as discrimination in employment and housing, as well as hate crimes. It also acknowledges the global context of LGBTQ rights, noting both international progress and the persecution faced by individuals in various countries. Ultimately, the resolution expresses support for equal treatment and encourages the public to use the month to learn about and celebrate the LGBTQ community.
The SAFE Banking Act of 2026 aims to reduce legal risks for banks and credit unions that provide financial services to businesses operating marijuana or hemp industries under state laws. It establishes a "safe harbor" that prevents federal regulators from penalizing, terminating insurance for, or restricting these institutions solely because they serve state-sanctioned marijuana or hemp companies. The bill also clarifies that income from these businesses can be used to qualify for federally backed mortgages and protects banks from liability regarding money laundering charges when dealing with compliant state operations. Additionally, the legislation requires federal agencies to update guidance on how to handle suspicious activity reports for these sectors and mandates annual studies on access to financial services for minority and small businesses in the industry.
The Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal Act authorizes Congress to award a gold medal to individuals who fought for or with the United States in the Pacific theater during World War II and were taken as prisoners of war. This recognition specifically honors those who participated in the defense of Bataan and Corregidor, including Filipino soldiers and civilians who served alongside American forces, as well as nurses and other personnel who endured the Bataan Death March and subsequent imprisonment. The bill directs the Secretary of the Treasury to design and strike the medal, which will be presented to the Smithsonian Institution for display, while also permitting the sale of bronze duplicates to cover production costs.
This bill directs the Department of Defense to conduct a comprehensive assessment of open-architecture command and control systems for unmanned aircraft, specifically analyzing frameworks used by Ukraine and Israel to improve interoperability and resilience. The evaluation will examine technical designs, cybersecurity measures against electronic warfare, and the ability of these systems to adapt quickly at the tactical level without requiring constant software updates. To guide this process, the Secretary of Defense must establish an independent advisory panel of experts to review findings and recommend a new, flexible system that avoids reliance on specific foreign vendors or prohibited foreign entities. The resulting report will outline a phased implementation plan and set strict cybersecurity standards, including regular penetration testing and a living process to update security rules as threats evolve. Additionally, the bill requires sharing relevant findings with the Federal Aviation Administration to support the integration of military and civil drone operations in shared airspace.
The EBOLA Act directs the President to rejoin the World Health Organization within 30 days and immediately collaborate with the agency to address the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Central and Eastern Africa. This legislation authorizes funding to cover the financial obligations required to restore U.S. membership and to support global response efforts aimed at preventing the virus from spreading internationally. The bill is based on the finding that infectious disease outbreaks pose significant threats to national security and public health, and that participation in the WHO is essential for effective disease monitoring and coordination.
The Preserving Patient Access Act requires health insurance plans to grant special enrollment periods when they remove a doctor from their network or stop covering a specific prescription drug that a patient has used recently. Under this bill, Medicare Advantage and individual market plans must allow individuals to join or switch plans within the same year if their current provider becomes out-of-network after a visit within the last two years or if a covered medication is dropped from the formulary within the last six months. These protections apply to both Medicare Advantage plans and private individual market plans, ensuring that patients can maintain access to their preferred doctors and medications without waiting for the annual open enrollment window. The changes are scheduled to take effect for plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2027.
The SAFER Health Act of 2026 strengthens privacy protections for individuals by prohibiting healthcare providers and related entities from disclosing information about abortions or pregnancy losses in legal proceedings without the individual's explicit consent. This rule applies to all types of legal cases, including civil, criminal, and administrative matters, with specific exceptions for defending against professional liability claims or investigating physical harm caused to the individual. The bill also requires health IT systems to separate this sensitive data from other records and mandates that the Department of Health and Human Services update existing regulations to enforce these privacy standards. Additionally, the law preempts any conflicting state laws that offer less privacy protection for this specific type of medical information.
The Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2026 adds a new federal crime specifically targeting fraud related to veterans' benefits. This law makes it a punishable offense for anyone to knowingly execute a scheme designed to defraud an individual of these benefits or to help them obtain them falsely. Directly affecting fraudsters, the bill establishes that violators could face fines, imprisonment of up to five years, or both penalties. It defines "veterans' benefits" broadly to include any federal assistance provided to veterans, their dependents, or survivors. By amending the United States Code, the legislation creates a distinct legal tool to prosecute such financial deceptions.
The Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act prohibits states and their officials from restricting or penalizing health care providers who offer reproductive health services that are legal in the state where they are performed. This includes banning laws that stop doctors, nurses, pharmacists, or their staff from providing abortion, contraception, or other reproductive care, as well as preventing the denial of professional liability insurance based on these services. The bill establishes a private right of action allowing providers to sue in federal court to challenge such restrictions and mandates that the federal government cannot use funds to support legal cases against providers acting within state law. Additionally, the legislation appropriates $80 million in grants to support legal defense funds for providers facing lawsuits and to improve physical and cybersecurity measures at health care facilities.
The Reproductive Health Care Training Act of 2026 directs the Health Resources and Services Administration to create a grant program that funds medical schools and health centers to expand abortion care training for students and clinicians. These funds are specifically designated for states where such comprehensive training is legally permitted, with a priority given to institutions serving minority populations or those training providers for medically underserved communities. The bill outlines how the money can be used to develop clinical curricula, support telehealth practices, offer scholarships, and build partnerships to improve access to abortion services. Additionally, the legislation requires recipients to submit annual reports on program performance while ensuring federal funds supplement rather than replace existing state or private funding.
