John Fetterman legislative activity: July 17, 2025-August 1, 2025

S.2321 – Price Gouging Prevention Act of 2025. To make price gouging unlawful, to expand the ability of the Federal Trade Commission to seek permanent injunctions and equitable relief. Classifies price gouging as “unfair or deceptive act or practice.” This bill is worth reading in its entirety.
Introduced July 17, 2025 by Elizabeth Warren (D-MA). Cosponsored by eight Democratic Senators, including JOHN FETTERMAN, and one Independent (Bernie Sanders). Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

S.2326 – Payment Choice Act of 2025. To ensure that United States currency is treated as legal tender to be accepted as payment for purchases of goods and services at brick-and-mortar businesses throughout the United States.
Introduced July 17, 2025 by Kevin Cramer (R-ND). Cosponsored by JOHN FETTERMAN. Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs the same day.

S.2350 – Protect DREAMer Confidentiality Act of 2025. To provide for the confidentiality of information submitted in requests for deferred action under the deferred action for childhood arrivals program.
Introduced July 17, 2025 by Martin Heinrich (D-NM). Cosponsored originally by twenty Democratic Senators, including JOHN FETTERMAN, and two Independents. Currently sponsored by twenty-six Democrats, two Independents, and no Republicans. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary the same day.

S.2377 – EACH Act of 2025 (Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance Act of 2025). To ensure affordable abortion coverage and care for every person.
Introduced July 22, 2025 by Tammy Duckworth (D-IL). Cosponsored by thirty Democratic Senators, including JOHN FETTERMAN, and one Independent (Bernie Sanders, I-VT). Currently cosponsored by thirty-two Democrats and two Independents. Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions the same day.

S.2400 - Art Market Integrity Act. To amend title 31, United States Code, to subject certain art traders to provisions relating to records and reports on monetary instruments transactions.
Introduced July 23, 2025 by JOHN FETTERMAN. Cosponsored by three Republicans (including Dave McCormick) and two Democrats. Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs the same day.

S.1163 - Rural Veterinary Workforce Act. To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an exclusion for assistance provided to participants in certain veterinary student loan repayment or forgiveness programs.
Introduced March 27, 2025 by Mike Crapo (R-ID). Originally cosponsored by six Democrats, six Republicans, and one Independent. Currently cosponsored by nine Democrats, eight Republicans, and one Independent. JOHN FETTERMAN cosponsored on July 24, 2025. Referred to the Committee on Finance on March 27.

S.2429 - Stop the Scammers Act. To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to ensure the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection retains adequate resources to ensure fair, transparent, and competitive markets for financial products and services for consumers and to provide for whistleblower incentives and protection.
Introduced July 24, 2025 by Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV). Originally cosponsored by twenty-one Democrats (including JOHN FETTERMAN) and one Independent. Currently cosponsored by twenty-three Democrats and one Independent. Elizabeth Warren’s name is first cosponsor on the list. Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs the same day.

S.2461 - Promotion and Expansion of Private Employee Ownership Act of 2025. To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Small Business Act to expand the availability of employee stock ownership plans in S corporations.
Introduced July 24, 2025 by Steve Daines (R-MT). Originally cosponsored by seven Democrats, five Republicans, and one Independent. Currently cosponsored by nine Democrats, eight Republicans, and two Independents. JOHN FETTERMAN cosponsored on July 28, 2025. Referred to the Committee on Finance on July 24.

S.2476 - Disability and Age in Jury Service Nondiscrimination Act. To amend title 28, United States Code, to prohibit the exclusion of individuals from service on a Federal jury on account of disability.
Introduced July 28, 2025 by Edward Markey (D-MA). Cosponsored by ten Democratic Senators (including JOHN FETTERMAN) and one Independent. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary the same day.

S.2481 - Pay Teachers Act. To ensure that teachers are paid a livable and competitive salary throughout their career.
Introduced July 28, 2025 by Bernie Sanders (I-VT). Cosponsored by eight Democratic Senators (including JOHN FETTERMAN) and no Republicans. Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions the same day.

S.2507 - DAIRY PRIDE Act (Defending Against Imitations and Replacements of Yogurt, milk, and cheese to Promote Regular Intake of Dairy Everyday Act). To require enforcement against misbranded milk alternatives. To require enforcement against misbranded milk alternatives.
Introduced July 29, 2025 by Tammy Baldwin (D-WI). Cosponsored by six Republicans, five Democrats (including JOHN FETTERMAN), and one Independent. Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions the same day.

S.2508 - Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025. To give effect to a final rule of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration relating to gas pipeline leak detection and repair.
Introduced July 29, 2025 by Ben Ray Luján (D-NM). Cosponsored by six Democratic Senators (including JOHN FETTERMAN) and no Republicans. Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation the same day.

S.2512 - EATS Act of 2025. To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to remove certain eligibility disqualifications that restrict otherwise eligible students from participating in the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Introduced July 29, 2025 by Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY). Originally cosponsored by ten Democrats (including JOHN FETTERMAN) and one Independent. Adam Schiff (D-CA) cosponsored on July 31, 2025. Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry on July 29.

S.2514 - Gun Violence Prevention Research Act of 2025. To authorize appropriation of funds to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for conducting or supporting research on firearms safety or gun violence prevention.
Introduced July 29, 2025 by Edward Markey (D-MA). Cosponsored by thirty Democratic Senators (including JOHN FETTERMAN) and two Independents. Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions the same day.

S.2519 - Medical Debt Relief Act of 2025. To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit the inclusion of medical debt on a consumer report.
Introduced July 29, 2025 by Jeff Merkley (D-OR). Cosponsored by five Democrats, including JOHN FETTERMAN.

S.2523 - John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025. To amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to revise the criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to section 4 of the Act. Worth reading in its entirety. Expands the ‘existing’ Voting Rights Act to include vote dilution and other offenses not covered in 1965.
Introduced July 29, 2025 by Richard Durbin (D-IL). Cosponsored by forty-four Democrats, including JOHN FETTERMAN, two Independents, and zero Republicans. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary the same day.

S.2524 - Restoring Essential Healthcare Act. To amend Public Law 119-21 to repeal the prohibition on making payments under the Medicaid program to certain entities.
Introduced July 29, 2025 by Tina Smith (D-MN). Originally cosponsored by twenty-five Democrats (including JOHN FETTERMAN) and two Independents. On August 1, three more Democrats cosponsored. No Republicans. Referred to the Committee on Finance on July 29.

S.2526 - Fight for the American Dream Act. To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the enlistment of certain aliens in the Armed Forces. Provides for naturalization by service in selected reserve or in active duty status.
Introduced by Ruben Gallego (D-AZ). Cosponsored by JOHN FETTERMAN. The next day, Mark Kelly (D-AZ) also cosponsored. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary on July 29.

S.Amdt. 3100 - Amends S. 2296 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. The amendment would prohibit sale of petroleum products drawn from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to the People’s Republic of China, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, the Russian Federation, and the Islamic Republic of Iran, and any entity under their control.
Introduced July 29, 2025 by Ted Cruz (R-TX). Cosponsored by JOHN FETTERMAN.

S.Res. 349 - A resolution designating the week of August 3 through August 9, 2025, as “National Farmers Market Week.” The resolution concludes: “Resolved, that the Senate … recognizes the vital role that farmers markets play in bringing communities together and in supporting the livelihoods of millions of people in the United States, from farmers and food producers to consumers.”
Introduced July 30, 2025 by Alex Padilla (D-CA). Cosponsored by fifty Democratic Senators (including JOHN FETTERMAN), four Republicans, and one Independent. Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.575 - I CAN Act (Improving Care and Access to Nurses Act). To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to increase access to services provided by advanced practice registered nurses under the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
Congress.gov summary: This bill allows other health care providers besides physicians (e.g., nurses) to provide certain services under Medicare and Medicaid.
Among other changes, the bill (1) allows a nurse practitioner or physician assistant to fulfill documentation requirements for Medicare coverage of special shoes for diabetic individuals; (2) expedites the ability of physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists to supervise Medicare cardiac, intensive cardiac, and pulmonary rehabilitation programs; and (3) allows nurse practitioners to certify the need for inpatient hospital services under Medicare and Medicaid.
Introduced February 13, 2025 by Jeff Merkley (D-OR). Originally cosponsored by Cynthia Lummis (R-WY). Currently cosponsored by three Democrats and one Republican. JOHN FETTERMAN cosponsored on July 30, 2025.

S.2552 - PRC Broker-Dealers and Investment Advisers Moratorium Act. To amend the securities laws to prohibit brokers and dealers with certain connections to the People’s Republic of China from being members of a national securities association, to prohibit investment advisers with certain connections to the People’s Republic of China from registering with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Introduced July 30, 2025 by Dave McCormick (R-PA). Cosponsored by JOHN FETTERMAN. Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs the same day.

S.2556 - Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act. To repeal the changes made by the health subtitle of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Introduced July 30, 2025 by Chuck Schumer (D-NY). Cosponsored by forty-four Democrats (including JOHN FETTERMAN) and two Independents. Referred to the Committee on Finance the same day.

S.Amdt. 3205 - Amends S. 2296 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. The amendment would essentially fund mitigation measures for residents of disaster-prone areas.
If you live in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, or Florida; or California, Nevada, and Utah – this amendment may interest you.
Introduced July 31, 2025 by John Cornyn (R-TX). Cosponsored by JOHN FETTERMAN.

S.Con.Res. 20 - A concurrent resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act and reaffirming the United States’ commitment to its principles and values.
Introduced August 1, 2025 by Roger Wicker (R-MS). Cosponsored by four Democrats (including JOHN FETTERMAN) and three Republicans. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations the same day.

S.Res. 363 - A resolution solemnly marking the one-year anniversary of the attempted assassination of President Donald J. Trump, condemning the multiple attempts against the President’s life, condemning those who incite violence against political officials, and honoring the victims of the shooting.
Introduced August 1, 2025 by Eric Schmitt (R-MO). Twenty-six Republican cosponsors (including Dave McCormick) and one Democrat (JOHN FETTERMAN). Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Before yelling and screaming, please read the entire resolution!

S.Amdt. 3424 - Amends S. 2296 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. Changes minimum capital investment for “certain depots of Department of Defense” from preceding three fiscal years to “the preceding fiscal year, the current fiscal year, and the estimated amount for the following fiscal year.”
Introduced August 1, 2025 by JOHN FETTERMAN, cosponsored by Tom Cotton (R-AR) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ).

S.Amdt. 3462 - Amends S. 2296 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. This is connected to Fetterman’s S.2400 regarding the art market, applying it specifically to “military” expenditures for art. This amendment calls out the art market as prime money laundering tool.
Introduced August 1, 2025 by JOHN FETTERMAN. No cosponsors.

S.Amdt. 3463 - Amends S. 2296 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. The amendment would increase the death gratuity and provide for $8,800 instead of $800 for funeral expenses for civil servants killed in the line of duty.
Introduced August 1, 2025 by JOHN FETTERMAN. No cosponsors.

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