Klobuchar’s Bipartisan Bills Pass Senate as Part of the National Defense Authorization Act

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) announced that five bipartisan bills she leads to advance our national security and support servicemembers, law enforcement, first responders, and their families, as well as Ukrainian children kidnapped by Russia, have passed the Senate as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026. This legislation now goes to the House of Representatives for a vote before it can be signed into law by the President.

"Every day, our servicemembers, law enforcement officers, and first responders put their lives on the line to protect their neighbors," said Klobuchar. "These provisions will strengthen the National Defense Authorization Act and do right by those who sacrifice so much for our security."

Abducted Ukrainian Children Recovery and Accountability Act

The Abducted Ukrainian Children Recovery and Accountability Act, led by Klobuchar and Grassley, will enhance support for Ukraine's efforts to investigate and track the nearly 20,000 Ukrainian children who have been abducted during Putin's brutal invasion, assist with the rehabilitation and reintegration of children who are returned, and provide justice and accountability for perpetrators of these abductions.

Servicemembers' Credit Monitoring Enhancement Act

The Servicemembers' Credit Monitoring Enhancement Act, led by Klobuchar and Cramer as well as Senators Andy Kim (D-NJ) and Steve Daines (R-MT) will provide free credit monitoring for all members of the U.S. armed forces regardless of duty status. Currently, only active duty servicemembers (and active duty members of the National Guard) are eligible for these free credit monitoring services.

Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act

The Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act, led by Klobuchar and Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) will expand access to federal support for the families of firefighters and other first responders who pass away or become permanently disabled from service-related cancers. Currently, firefighters are only eligible for support under the Public Safety Officer Benefits (PSOB) program for physical injuries sustained in the line-of-duty, or for deaths from duty-related heart attacks, strokes, mental health conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder, and 9/11 related illnesses.

Klobuchar introduced this legislation in honor of Michael Paidar, a St. Paul fire captain who died of an aggressive form of Acute Myeloid Leukemia on August 26, 2020 while still working for the fire department.

Retired Law Enforcement Officers Continuing Service Act

The bipartisan Retired Law Enforcement Officers Continuing Service Act, led by Klobuchar and Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA), will support law enforcement agencies in hiring retired law enforcement officers to perform civilian law enforcement tasks. This includes helping with carjacking investigations by reviewing camera footage, with crime scene analysis as well as investigations into financial and cyber-crimes, and the training of new law enforcement officers.

Protecting First Responders from Secondary Exposure Act

The Protecting First Responders from Secondary Exposure Act, which Klobuchar also leads with Grassley, will support state and local emergency services with additional training and containment tools to guard against accidental exposure to lethal narcotics like fentanyl.

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