Sen. John Thune

Maddy summaryThe Pennington County Land Conveyance Act directs the transfer of approximately 8.97 acres of federal land from the Black Hills National Forest to Pennington County, South Dakota. This transfer is made without payment and includes any existing improvements on the property. Upon completion, the boundary of the national forest will be adjusted to reflect the change in ownership. The county is authorized to use the land for a public works facility or other necessary purposes determined by local officials.

Maddy summaryThis resolution authorizes employees of Senator Elizabeth Warren's office to provide testimony in a criminal threat investigation by the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts. It directs the Senate Legal Counsel to represent these employees regarding the production of testimony and documents related to their official duties. The measure relies on existing Senate rules and the Ethics in Government Act to permit the release of evidence while allowing the Senate to assert privileges where appropriate.

Maddy summaryThis resolution authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senators Marsha Blackburn and Ben Ray Luján in a federal lawsuit involving the Federal Trade Commission. The legal action stems from subpoenas issued by defendants in the case requesting documents related to the senators' official duties. By invoking specific provisions of the Ethics in Government Act and Senate rules, the resolution ensures that the Senate’s legal team handles these requests on behalf of the affected members.

Maddy summaryThe Kids Online Safety Act (S 1748) requires major social media platforms, online video games, and other "covered platforms" to implement specific safety features for minors (under 17). These features include default privacy settings that limit harmful design features like infinite scrolling and auto-play, parental controls for managing minors' accounts, and restrictions on advertising illegal products to minors. The bill also mandates annual transparency reports about how platforms are used by minors and requires platforms to provide clear notices about their content algorithms. It creates a Kids Online Safety Council to advise Congress on online safety issues for children. The law applies to platforms with more than 10 million monthly users in the U.S. and takes effect 18 months after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution authorizes the U.S. Senate to consider a large list of federal nominations together in a single executive session rather than voting on each one individually. The measure directly affects the confirmation process for dozens of candidates seeking roles as ambassadors, United States attorneys, marshals, and various cabinet-level or agency officials. By grouping these nominations, the resolution streamlines the Senate's workflow to allow for a more efficient review of appointments across the State Department, Department of Justice, and other federal agencies.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends a technical definition in grazing regulations to replace "lands within National Forests" with "National Forest System land" as defined in another law. It does not change existing grazing rules or directly affect any specific groups, as it only updates terminology for administrative consistency. The amendment explicitly states it won't alter other provisions governing national grasslands grazing under existing laws like the Federal Land Policy and Management Act or the Public Rangelands Improvement Act. This is a procedural clarification with no new policy changes or impacts on livestock operators or land management practices.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution authorizes the use of the Capitol Rotunda on July 28, 2026, to hold a tribute ceremony honoring the late Senator Lindsey O. Graham. The bill directs that physical preparations for the event must follow any conditions set by the Architect of the Capitol. It is a procedural measure that facilitates a specific commemoration without altering broader laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill, the Accelerating Broadband Permits Act of 2026, aims to speed up the permitting process for broadband internet projects by requiring federal agencies to create better tracking tools and reporting systems. It mandates the creation of a public dashboard to monitor how grant funds are spent and where broadband service has been established, as well as a tool to help local groups identify and track federal permit requirements. The legislation also requires federal agencies to analyze and report on factors causing delays in processing communications applications and to alert staff when projects are at risk of missing deadlines. Additionally, it clarifies that large-scale broadband construction projects involving over $5 million must undergo environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act.

Maddy summaryThis resolution establishes the official list of Republican senators who will serve on specific Senate committees for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress. It directly affects the majority party members by formally assigning them to roles on the Appropriations, Environment and Public Works, Judiciary, and Budget committees. The document lists the specific individuals designated for each committee, including the chairs and their respective ranking members, and remains in effect until new members are selected.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors the life and legacy of the late Senator Lindsey Olin Graham from South Carolina. It formally acknowledges his extensive career in the military, state government, and Congress, noting his service as a Senator and his roles as Chairman of the Judiciary and Budget committees. The Senate expresses its sorrow over his death and requests that this tribute be shared with the House of Representatives and Graham's family.