Sen. Thom Tillis

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.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a comprehensive sanctions framework targeting the Russian government and its affiliated entities in response to ongoing military actions. It authorizes the President to block assets, revoke visas, and prohibit financial transactions for Russian officials, military leaders, and foreign persons supporting Russia's defense industry or undermining Ukraine. The legislation also bans U.S. investments in Russian energy sectors, prohibits the purchase of Russian sovereign debt, and imposes high tariffs on Russian imports while restricting crude oil purchases by specific foreign nations. Additionally, the bill prevents Russian companies from listing on U.S. stock exchanges and includes mechanisms for terminating sanctions only if Russia signs a peace agreement accepted by Ukraine and ceases hostilities.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies federal laws governing tribal land leases and rights-of-way to streamline economic development on tribal lands. It allows tribes to grant land use agreements (rights-of-way) over tribal land without federal approval, provided they have tribal regulations approved by the Secretary of the Interior. Tribes must submit these regulations for review within 180 days, including environmental assessments, but the bill exempts tribes from federal environmental laws like NEPA during this process. The bill directly affects Native American tribes, developers seeking access to tribal land, and the federal government’s oversight role under trust responsibilities. It aims to accelerate commerce and economic projects while maintaining tribal sovereignty and federal trust obligations.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally congratulates the Carolina Hurricanes on winning the 2026 Stanley Cup. It highlights the team's playoff performance, their second championship title, and the contributions of key figures like head coach Rod Brind'Amour and captain Jordan Staal. The document serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of the team's achievement rather than establishing new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThe PROMISE Act of 2026 establishes a mandatory process for Congress to address Social Security solvency by requiring the Social Security Advisory Board to develop and submit specific legislative recommendations by September 2026. This legislation mandates that Congress convene and consider a Social Security bill by November 2026, with strict rules limiting debate to 100 hours and prohibiting amendments that would not achieve long-term solvency or alter the program's funding. To pass the bill, the Senate requires a three-fifths majority vote while the House requires a simple majority, and the process restricts the inclusion of unrelated provisions to ensure the focus remains on the financial stability of the Social Security Trust Funds.

Maddy summaryThe NO FAKES Act of 2026 establishes a new property right for individuals to control the creation and use of their digital voice and visual likeness replicas, extending protection to both living people and their heirs for up to 70 years after death. The bill requires companies and platforms that distribute these digital replicas or sell tools to create them to obtain explicit authorization from the right holder, while also setting up a notification system for online services to remove unauthorized content. Additionally, the law preempts existing state laws regarding digital likeness rights and includes specific penalties and safe harbor protections for platforms that comply with the new requirements.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the life and career of Kyle Busch, a prominent NASCAR driver who passed away in May 2026. The document outlines his achievements, including multiple championships, numerous race wins across three national series, and his status as one of the sport's most decorated competitors. It also acknowledges his personal life, noting his family and his role in mentoring his son in motorsports. Finally, the resolution formally expresses the Senate's sorrow over his death and requests that the text be shared with the House of Representatives.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends an existing 1955 law to allow federally recognized Indian tribes to lease their trust lands for up to 99 years. The change specifically extends this leasing authority to tribes listed on the official Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994 roster, in addition to those already covered. By updating the legal text, the measure enables these tribes to enter into long-term land lease agreements without requiring separate congressional approval for each deal. The primary effect is to expand the scope of tribes eligible for these extended leases under current federal regulations.

Maddy summaryThe America the Beautiful Act reauthorizes the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund through 2033, increasing its annual funding from $1.9 billion to $2 billion. It requires that projects funded by the Legacy Restoration Fund must secure at least 15% of their costs from public donations, which will be solicited through public awareness campaigns, donation locations at recreation sites, and during the purchase of recreation passes. The bill also mandates new reporting requirements for deferred maintenance and disposal of assets no longer serving public interest, while ensuring donations are credited to the Fund and allocated to specific projects.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution designates June 6, 2026, as National Naloxone Awareness Day to highlight the importance of naloxone in reversing opioid overdoses. The measure aims to educate the public, healthcare providers, and first responders on how to recognize overdose signs and safely administer the medication. It also encourages federal, state, and local governments along with private organizations to support efforts that increase access to and distribution of naloxone.