Sen. John Boozman

Maddy summaryS 5488 directs the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to obtain a statue of Benjamin Franklin within two years of enactment and place it in a public-accessible location within the U.S. Capitol by December 31, 2026. The bill requires the statue to be displayed during guided Capitol tours provided by the Capitol Visitor Center. This is a purely procedural measure with no substantive policy changes, solely focused on commemorating Benjamin Franklin through a public statue placement.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands Medicare coverage to include services provided by radiologist assistants (RAs) working under a radiologist's supervision. It adds "radiologist assistant services" to Medicare's list of covered services (under Section 1861) and specifies that payments for these services must go to the supervising radiologist, not the RA. The bill ensures RAs can only perform tasks legally authorized in their state and under direct radiologist oversight, with no change to existing coverage for technical imaging components. This policy change, effective January 2025, directly affects Medicare beneficiaries seeking imaging care and radiologist-led practices providing those services.

Maddy summarySRES 925 is a Senate resolution honoring the late Senator Fred R. Harris of Oklahoma, who died on November 23, 2024, at age 94. The resolution expresses the Senate’s sorrow at his passing, requests that his family be notified, and directs the Senate to adjourn in his memory. It does not create new laws or affect any policies - it is a formal expression of respect for a former senator’s legacy.

Maddy summarySRES 909 is a non-binding Senate resolution designating November 21, 2024, as "National Rural Health Day." It formally recognizes the contributions of rural health care providers and the unique challenges faced by rural communities, including hospital closures and access barriers. The resolution celebrates rural health care workers and the millions they serve, while expressing the Senate's commitment to improving rural health care accessibility and affordability. This is a ceremonial designation with no new policy or funding changes.

Maddy summarySRES 906 is a ceremonial Senate resolution congratulating the U.S. Solheim Cup team for winning the 2024 biennial golf competition against Europe (15.5 to 12.5). It specifically recognizes the team’s victory, captain Stacy Lewis’s leadership, and the LPGA’s role in promoting women’s golf. The resolution directs the Senate to send copies to team captain Stacy Lewis and LPGA Commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan. As a non-binding gesture, it does not create new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SRES 902) honoring the late Senator Timothy Peter Johnson of South Dakota, who died after a long career in public service. The resolution expresses the Senate's "profound sorrow" over his death, directs the Secretary of the Senate to share the resolution with the House and send a copy to his family, and calls for the Senate to adjourn in his memory. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, as it is purely a formal expression of respect for a former senator. The resolution commemorates his decades of service, including his time as Chairman of the Banking Committee and his return to work after a serious health setback.

Maddy summaryThis bill maintains the U.S. government's current policy requiring imported goods produced in the West Bank or Gaza to be labeled as "Made in the West Bank or Gaza" instead of "Made in Israel." It directly affects importers of such goods and U.S. agencies like Customs and Border Protection, which enforce the labeling rules. The key provision prohibits using federal funds to change or repeal this labeling policy, ensuring the 2020 requirement remains in effect. This is a concrete policy change that mandates specific product labeling for goods from these territories.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a National Plan for Epilepsy under the Public Health Service Act, requiring the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create an integrated strategy for preventing, diagnosing, treating, and curing epilepsy. It mandates an annual assessment of progress, an Advisory Council with diverse representation (including people living with epilepsy, caregivers, healthcare providers, and researchers), and annual reports to Congress on federal efforts. The plan directly affects the nearly 3.5 million people in the U.S. living with epilepsy and their caregivers by aiming to improve care coordination, reduce uncontrolled seizures, address financial burdens, and advance research. Key mechanisms include coordinating across federal agencies (like NIH and CDC), requiring public input, and setting a 2035 sunset date for the program.

Maddy summaryS 5303, the Stand with Israel Act, prohibits U.S. federal funds from being used to support the United Nations or its entities if those entities restrict Israel's full participation as a member state. Specifically, it blocks funding for UN contributions when the UN expels, downgrades, or suspends Israel's membership or limits its ability to engage equally with other member states. This bill directly affects how U.S. taxpayer money is allocated to the UN, requiring the Department of State and other agencies to withhold funds under these circumstances. The law amends the United Nations Participation Act of 1945 to enforce this restriction.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director to submit an annual budget estimate for Alzheimer's research initiatives to the President for transmission to Congress, starting in fiscal year 2024. It specifically mandates including estimates of personnel needs alongside funding projections, based on recommendations from the National Alzheimer's Project Act. The law directly affects NIH operations by establishing a formal, recurring reporting requirement for Alzheimer's-related funding. This is not a new funding measure but a procedural change to improve transparency and accountability in budget planning for these initiatives. The bill amends Section 2 of the National Alzheimer's Project Act to add this annual reporting obligation.