Sen. Rand Paul

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to completely end the Military Selective Service Act, which currently governs the draft and registration of men for military service. Upon passage, the Selective Service System would cease operations, and its assets and records would be transferred to the General Services Administration while helping its staff find new government positions. The legislation also ensures that individuals who previously failed to register for the draft cannot face penalties, lose federal benefits, or be denied employment based on that failure. Additionally, the bill explicitly states that the rights of conscientious objectors will remain protected by existing laws.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a formal process requiring the President to report significant projects at the White House to two congressional committees. Specifically, any proposed activity costing over $1 million must be submitted for review, including all necessary information regardless of security classification. Once the committee chairmen confirm they have received and reviewed the details, the President receives authorization to proceed with the project. Additionally, the bill mandates that the President submit semiannual progress reports on these authorized activities to ensure ongoing oversight.

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 joint resolution proposes a new amendment to the U.S. Constitution to clarify who qualifies as a citizen at birth. It would restrict automatic citizenship to children born in the United States only if at least one parent is a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or an alien with lawful status serving in the military. The bill aims to limit the scope of the 14th Amendment's citizenship clause and explicitly grants Congress the authority to pass laws enforcing these new requirements. If ratified, this change would alter the legal definition of birthright citizenship for children born to undocumented immigrants or other non-citizen parents.

Maddy summaryThis resolution expresses the Senate's view on the 2019 Ukraine whistleblower complaint and the subsequent impeachment of President Donald J. Trump. It condemns the handling of the complaint, citing alleged concealment of bias information and procedural failures, and calls for the Department of Justice to investigate and potentially prosecute individuals involved in its handling. The resolution further declares that the 2019 impeachment of President Trump by the House of Representatives lacks legitimacy, asserting it was based on a flawed complaint and did not meet the legal standard for impeachment. Finally, it commends the Director of National Intelligence for declassifying relevant materials.

Maddy summaryThe Hemp Safety Enforcement Act allows U.S. states and Indian tribes to opt out of federal hemp regulations by submitting a simple notice to the Secretary of Agriculture. In exchange for this exemption, the state or tribe must enforce its own laws regarding hemp production and ensure a minimum age requirement for purchasing hemp-derived cannabinoid products. The bill also clarifies that these opting-out jurisdictions cannot ban the interstate transport of hemp products, though the products must still comply with the laws of both the origin and destination states or tribes. This change shifts primary regulatory authority over hemp from the federal government to individual states and tribes that choose to exercise it.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies when franchisors can be held legally responsible for franchisee employees' pay and working conditions under federal labor laws. It specifies that franchisors are only joint employers if they exercise "substantial direct and immediate control" over essential employment terms like wages, hours, hiring, or discipline - excluding routine brand standards or training. The law explicitly states that franchisors do not become joint employers for actions like setting operating hours, minimum staffing levels, or offering brand guidelines. This directly affects franchisors, franchisees, and their employees by reducing legal uncertainty in the $825 billion franchise sector.

Maddy summaryThis bill, titled the National Constitutional Carry Act, would prohibit states and local governments from imposing criminal or civil penalties on U.S. citizens for carrying firearms in public places. It directly affects state and local laws by declaring any statute, ordinance, or regulation that restricts public firearm carry for eligible citizens unenforceable. The legislation defines "public" to include most open spaces while allowing private property owners to post clear signs prohibiting firearms, and it explicitly includes the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and U.S. possessions under its jurisdiction. By amending federal law, the bill would override state restrictions on public carry for individuals who are legally allowed to own firearms under both state and federal rules.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted. The resolution specifies that it shall not be construed to prevent the United States from defending against an attack on the United States or its personnel or facilities in other nations.

This bill directs the Department of the Interior to remove all deed restrictions from approximately 3.62 acres located at 2956 Park Avenue, on the Paducah Memorial Army Reserve Center in Paducah, Kentucky. The restrictions include easements, exceptions, reservations, terms, conditions, and covenants described in the quitclaim deed that was executed on April 27, 2012. The deed conveyed land from Interior to the City of Paducah, Kentucky.