Maddy summaryThis bill would ban the sale, manufacture, transfer, and possession of most semiautomatic rifles, pistols, and shotguns meeting specific criteria defined as "assault weapons," as well as large capacity ammunition magazines holding more than 10 rounds. The ban would not apply to weapons already owned before enactment, or to certain types like bolt-action rifles, antique firearms, or weapons used by law enforcement. The bill would require identification markings on new assault weapons and magazines, require background checks for transfers of "grandfathered" weapons, and authorize federal buy-back programs for banned weapons through Byrne grants. It includes exemptions for military, law enforcement, and certain historical firearms.
Sen. Charles E. Schumer
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Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021 This act provides for the posthumous presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal in commemoration of Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley. After it is awarded, the medal shall be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Maddy summarySRES 7 is a procedural resolution that sets the default daily meeting time of the U.S. Senate to 12:01 p.m., unless the Senate votes to change it. This resolution affects the Senate's internal scheduling by establishing a standard start time for daily sessions, applying to all routine business unless amended by a separate vote. It does not alter substantive policy but streamlines the chamber's operational routine.
Maddy summaryThis resolution formally notifies the House of Representatives that Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) was elected as President pro tempore of the Senate. It serves a routine procedural purpose, confirming the Senate's leadership election as required by constitutional process, and directly affects the House's official record-keeping.
This resolution makes the President pro tempore's appointment of Patricia Mack Bryan as Deputy Senate Legal Counsel effective January 3, 2023, for a term of service to expire at the end of the 119th Congress.
This resolution makes the President pro tempore's appointment of Morgan J. Frankel as Senate Legal Counsel effective January 3, 2023, for a term of service to expire at the end of the 119th Congress.
Maddy summarySRES 2 is a procedural resolution introduced by Senator Schumer on January 3, 2023, to inform the House of Representatives that the Senate has a quorum assembled and is ready to conduct business. This routine administrative step enables the Senate to begin its legislative activities without substantive policy changes. It does not affect any laws, groups, or individuals, as it solely addresses the Senate's procedural readiness to proceed.
Maddy summarySRES 6 is a procedural resolution that sets 12:00 PM (noon) as the default time for the U.S. Senate's daily meetings. This rule applies directly to the Senate's internal operations, affecting how the chamber schedules its daily sessions. The resolution specifies that meetings will begin at noon unless the Senate votes to change the time through a separate motion. It does not alter any substantive laws or impact external constituents.
Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution (SRES 4) notifying the President that Senator Patty Murray was elected President pro tempore of the Senate. It does not change any laws or affect constituents; it is a routine Senate procedural step to formally inform the President of this leadership election. The resolution simply states the Senate has elected Senator Murray to this position and notifies the President accordingly.
Maddy summaryThis resolution formally elects Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) to serve as President pro tempore of the U.S. Senate. It directly affects the Senate's leadership structure, as the President pro tempore presides over the chamber during the Vice President's absence. The bill is procedural - it does not create new policy but appoints a leadership role typically held by the senior member of the majority party. The resolution was introduced and adopted by the Senate on January 3, 2023, following the start of the 118th Congress.