Sen. John Thune

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors the life and legacy of Dirk Kempthorne, a former U.S. Senator, Governor of Idaho, and Secretary of the Interior. It formally acknowledges his public service across various roles, including his work on environmental conservation, veterans' support, and economic development in Idaho. The Senate expresses its sorrow over his death and directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to his family. Additionally, the Senate stands in adjournment as a final mark of respect to his memory.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution allows for the simultaneous consideration of 49 nominations on the Executive Calendar during an executive session, streamlining the confirmation process for multiple federal appointments. The bill directly affects the nominees listed, who include United States Attorneys, ambassadors, and various departmental officials across the federal government. By grouping these nominations together, the resolution enables the Senate to vote on them as a single block rather than individually, which can expedite the confirmation timeline. The measure does not change the qualifications or duties of the positions but rather modifies the procedural method by which the Senate reviews and votes on these specific appointments.

Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025 This act sets forth requirements for the processing of a proposed residential leasehold mortgage, business leasehold mortgage, land mortgage, or right-of-way document by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). The BIA must notify lenders upon receipt of such documentation, perform a preliminary review of such documents not later than 10 days after receipt, and approve or disapprove of such documents within 20 or 30 days, depending on the type of application. Additionally, the act sets forth requirements for the BIA regarding (1) response times for the completion of certified title status reports, (2) notification of delays in processing, and (3) the form of notices and delivery of certain reports. The act also provides relevant federal agencies and Indian tribes with read-only access to the Trust Asset and Accounting Management System maintained by the BIA. The Government Accountability Office must report on digitizing documents for the purpose of streamlining and expediting the completion of mortgage packages for residential mortgages on Indian land. Finally, the act establishes within the BIA's Division of Real Estate Services the position of Realty Ombudsman.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally welcomes King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the United States for a state visit where the King will address a joint session of Congress. The document highlights the long-standing diplomatic and security partnership between the two nations, noting shared values and cooperation on issues like defense and technology. It also marks the occasion as the first time a British monarch has addressed Congress since 1991, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of American independence.

Maddy summaryThis resolution establishes the Republican Party members who will serve on specific Senate committees during the 119th Congress. It directly affects Republican senators by listing their assigned committee roles, including chairs and members on Appropriations, Armed Services, Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, and Indian Affairs committees. The document serves as an official record of party leadership assignments until new members are selected to fill these positions. This procedural measure organizes internal committee structures without altering substantive policy or affecting non-Republican senators.

Maddy summaryThis bill, the Fertilizer Transparency Act of 2026, would require manufacturers and wholesalers of fertilizer to report weekly price and quantity data to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The reporting would apply to nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and fertilizer products sold in the United States, with separate data categories for domestic and foreign companies. Cooperatives and non-manufacturer retailers would be exempt from mandatory reporting but could choose to report voluntarily. The collected information would be published weekly on a public dashboard to help farmers and market participants make more informed marketing decisions and promote competition in the fertilizer industry.

Maddy summarySRES 609 authorizes three specific Senate employees - Ryan Alban (Senator Ted Budd's office), Lisa Gibbens (Senator Kevin Cramer's office), and Jill Wyman (Senator John Cornyn's office) - to testify in the federal criminal case *United States v. Crouse* (Cr. No. 23-393), excluding matters protected by Senate privileges. The resolution also directs the Senate Legal Counsel to represent these employees regarding their testimony in the case. This procedural resolution was adopted to comply with legal requirements and Senate rules governing testimony from Senate offices in federal court proceedings. It does not change laws or policies but addresses a court request for employee testimony related to official Senate duties.

Purchased and Referred Care Improvement Act of 2025 This bill specifies that the Indian Health Service (IHS) must reimburse patients for their out-of-pocket costs for authorized purchased/referred care services within 30 days. (The IHS provides medical and dental services directly to American Indian and Alaska Native patients whenever possible. However, when services are not available, IHS beneficiaries may be referred to private providers. This is called purchased/referred care.) Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish and implement procedures to allow a patient who paid out of pocket for purchased/referred care services authorized by the IHS to be reimbursed by the IHS for that payment no later than 30 days after the patient submits required documentation.  Additionally, the bill requires HHS to update applicable provisions of and exhibits to the Indian Health Manual, contracts with providers, and other relevant documents and administrative authorities to incorporate the provisions of the bill. The bill also replaces statutory references to contract health service with purchased/referred care .

Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the SAVE America Act This bill requires individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote, and requires photo identification 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 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 (1) provides for a private right of action for certain violations, and (2) establishes criminal penalties for certain offenses. Individuals voting in federal elections must present an eligible photo identification document. An individual who votes by absentee ballot must submit a copy of their identification document with both the request for, and the submission of, the absentee ballot.

Maddy summaryThe SAVE Moms and Babies Act of 2026 prohibits the FDA from approving new abortion drugs or granting investigational exemptions for them. It requires existing approved abortion drugs to be dispensed only in-person by certified healthcare providers in clinics or hospitals (not pharmacies), mandates providers to verify pregnancy duration and handle complications, and enforces strict adverse event reporting to the FDA. The bill directly affects healthcare providers prescribing abortion drugs, patients seeking these medications, and the FDA’s regulatory authority over such drugs. Key provisions include banning use after 70 days gestation, requiring provider certification for specific medical capabilities, and mandating documentation of risks to patients.