Des Moines Sun

The Senate Judiciary Committee has unanimously voted to advance three bipartisan public safety bills. These measures aim to bolster law enforcement's ability to combat crime and protect vulnerable populations.

The Opioid Overdose Data Collection Enhancement Act, spearheaded by Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), is designed to help local law enforcement identify and address drug abuse trends. The CHILD Act of 2025, led by Grassley and Ranking Member Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), seeks to ensure that all child care workers undergo a nationwide background check. The TRACE Act, proposed by Judiciary Committee members Sens. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), aims to assist in locating missing persons on public land.

"The three bills advanced out of the Judiciary Committee today will help equip local law enforcement with the resources needed to safeguard their communities. I was glad colleagues on both sides of the aisle worked together to advance these bills out of our committee, and I look forward to moving these bills on the Senate floor," Grassley stated.

Additionally, the committee has voted to advance several nominations for U.S. Attorney positions:

- Kurt Alme for the District of Montana

- Nicholas Chase for the District of North Dakota

- Lesley Murphy for the District of Nebraska

- Jeanine Pirro for the District of Columbia

- Daniel Rosen for the District of Minnesota

- Erik Siebert for the Eastern District of Virginia

- Kurt Wall for the Middle District of Louisiana

These nominations were largely approved by voice vote, except for Jeanine Pirro, who was confirmed by a 12-10 vote.