Sen. Tom Cotton

Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the SAVE Act This bill requires individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. Specifically, the bill prohibits states from accepting and processing an application to register to vote in a federal election unless the applicant presents documentary proof of U.S. citizenship. The bill specifies what documents are considered acceptable proof of U.S. citizenship, such as identification that complies with the REAL ID Act of 2005 that indicates U.S. citizenship. Further, the bill (1) prohibits states from registering an individual to vote in a federal election unless, at the time the individual applies to register to vote, the individual provides documentary proof of U.S. citizenship; and (2) requires states to establish an alternative process under which an applicant may submit other evidence to demonstrate U.S. citizenship. Each state must take affirmative steps on an ongoing basis to ensure that only U.S. citizens are registered to vote, which shall include establishing a program to identify individuals who are not U.S. citizens using information supplied by certain sources. Additionally, states must remove noncitizens from their official lists of eligible voters. The bill allows for a private right of action against an election official who registers an applicant to vote in a federal election who fails to present documentary proof of U.S. citizenship. The bill establishes criminal penalties for certain offenses, including registering an applicant to vote in a federal election who fails to present documentary proof of U.S. citizenship.

Firearm Industry Non-Discrimination Act or the FIND Act This bill prohibits the federal government from entering into contracts with an entity that discriminates against firearm trade associations or businesses that deal in firearms, ammunition, or related products. Specifically, the bill requires a federal agency to include in each contract for the procurement of goods or services awarded by the agency a clause requiring the prime contractor to certify that it (1) has no policy, practice, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will not adopt a policy, practice, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association during the term of the contract. The bill establishes (1) a similar requirement with respect to subcontracts, and (2) penalties for violations. The bill makes such prohibition inapplicable to a contract for the procurement of goods or services that is a sole-source contract.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the President to designate Ansarallah (the Houthi movement in Yemen) as a foreign terrorist organization within 30 days, imposing sanctions on the group and its officials or affiliates. It mandates a 180-day strategy to restore Red Sea navigation and degrade Ansarallah's military capabilities, including targeting their command structure and support networks. The bill also requires a report on humanitarian aid obstacles in Yemen under Ansarallah's control, detailing bureaucratic barriers, interference with aid delivery, and threats to aid workers. The provisions directly affect Ansarallah, its leadership (including key figures like Abdul Malik al-Houthi), and U.S. efforts to support humanitarian access in Yemen.

Maddy summaryS 94, the "Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act," authorizes three congressional gold medals for the 1980 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team members. The bill directs the Secretary of the Treasury to strike the medals, with one medal displayed at each of three locations: the Lake Placid Olympic Center, the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Museum in Minnesota, and the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum in Colorado Springs. The legislation also permits the sale of bronze duplicates to cover costs, with proceeds going to the U.S. Mint. This is a commemorative measure recognizing the team's 1980 Olympic victory, not a policy change affecting current legislation or constituents.

Maddy summarySRES 24 is a formal Senate resolution condemning President Biden's December 23, 2024, decision to commute the death sentence of Anthony George Battle. The resolution states the Senate believes this action undermined justice, as Battle was convicted of murdering his wife (a U.S. Marine) and later bludgeoned a correctional officer to death while in prison. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any individuals; it is solely a symbolic expression of the Senate's disapproval. It has no legal effect beyond the Senate's official statement.

Maddy summarySRES 25 is a non-binding Senate resolution expressing disapproval of President Biden's December 23, 2024, commutation of death row inmate Marvin Charles Gabrion II's sentence. The resolution condemns the action, citing Gabrion's conviction for murdering 19-year-old Rachel Timmerman (who was to testify against him) and his suspected involvement in other crimes. It states the Senate believes the commutation undermined justice and was politically motivated, not principled. As a procedural resolution, it has no legal effect and does not change Gabrion's sentence or any laws.

Maddy summarySRES 21 is a symbolic Senate resolution designating October 10, 2025, as "American Girls in Sports Day." It recognizes the positive impact of sports on young girls and celebrates women's athletic achievements in U.S. history. The resolution specifically calls for protecting "biological women and girls" in sports and references Title IX, while noting concerns about biological males competing in women's sports. This resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as a symbolic recognition and call to action for sports organizations.

Maddy summaryS 70 requires the President to designate Ansarallah (the Houthi movement) as a foreign terrorist organization within 30 days of the bill’s enactment. It then mandates a subsequent 30-day determination on whether specific individuals - Abdul Malik al-Houthi, Abd al-Khaliq Badr al-Din al-Houthi, and Abdullah Yahya al-Hakim - are officials, agents, or affiliates of Ansarallah. If confirmed, these individuals would face U.S. sanctions under existing law. The bill directly targets Ansarallah and its designated leaders for actions linked to international terrorism.

Maddy summarySRES 19 is a Senate resolution honoring former President Jimmy Carter's life and legacy, commending his decades of public service, humanitarian work, and diplomatic achievements including the Camp David Accords and founding The Carter Center. The resolution specifically recognizes his Nobel Peace Prize, efforts to combat diseases like Guinea worm, and 30+ years of Habitat for Humanity homebuilding. It formally mourns his passing and extends condolences to his family, while highlighting his role in establishing U.S.-China diplomatic relations and creating the Departments of Education and Energy. As a symbolic resolution with no policy impact, it directly affects no individuals or entities but serves as a formal Senate tribute to Carter's historical contributions.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a legal safe harbor for generic drug manufacturers, protecting them from patent infringement lawsuits when they market drugs for unpatented uses. It specifically shields companies that submit abbreviated drug applications (like 505(j) applications) and avoid referencing patented conditions of use in their labeling, promotion, or marketing. The key provision ensures that describing a generic drug as therapeutically equivalent to a brand-name product - without referencing the patented use - does not constitute infringement of method-of-use patents. This directly affects generic drug companies and brand-name pharmaceutical firms, clarifying that certain labeling practices (called "skinny labels") are legally permissible under patent law.