Maddy summaryS 3627, the Pregnant Students’ Rights Act, requires colleges and universities participating in federal student aid programs to provide clear information about pregnancy-related resources and accommodations to all enrolled students. The bill mandates annual email notifications, inclusion in student handbooks and orientations, and availability at health centers and websites, detailing campus/community resources, available accommodations, and how to file Title IX complaints. It specifically covers students planning to or currently pregnant who wish to carry a baby to term. The law focuses solely on disseminating existing information and does not create new rights or accommodations. (Bill text amended under Section 485 of the Higher Education Act.)
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Maddy summarySRES 585 is a commemorative resolution honoring Ben Nighthorse Campbell, a former U.S. Senator from Colorado and the first Native American to chair the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. It recognizes his military service, Olympic judo career, legislative work (including authoring the National Museum of the American Indian Act), and advocacy for tribal communities. The resolution has no policy impact - it formally expresses the Senate’s respect for his legacy, requests transmission to his family, and directs a moment of silence. It directly affects Campbell’s legacy and family, not any current policy or population. (Note: This is a procedural resolution, not a bill with legislative provisions.)
Maddy summaryS 3543, the Trade Cheating Restitution Act of 2025, modifies how interest from antidumping and countervailing duties is distributed to eligible businesses. It updates the reference date for interest calculations from October 1, 2014, to October 1, 2000, and creates a special distribution process for interest accrued before the bill's enactment. Eligible businesses must have previously received distributions under the 2000 Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act, file timely certifications, and meet historical eligibility criteria. The bill mandates pro-rata distributions of this interest by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection within 210 days of enactment, split between interest from 2010 onward and 2000-2010.
Maddy summarySRES 532 is a procedural resolution that authorizes the U.S. Senate to consider 57 presidential nominations together in a single executive session, rather than individually. These nominations cover roles including Assistant Secretaries of various departments (e.g., Labor, Homeland Security, Defense), U.S. Attorneys, and other federal positions. The resolution does not change the nominations themselves but streamlines the Senate's confirmation process by grouping them for collective consideration.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (SRES 520) allows the U.S. Senate to consider 88 presidential nominations together in a single vote during Executive Session, rather than individually. It directly affects the confirmation process for positions including Assistant Secretaries, U.S. Attorneys, and departmental leaders across agencies like Labor, Homeland Security, Defense, and the Treasury. The key mechanism is enabling "en bloc" consideration of these specific nominations listed by calendar number, streamlining the Senate's procedural workflow for these appointments. It does not create new policies or alter the nominees' roles - only the method of Senate review.
Maddy summaryThe PBM Price Transparency and Accountability Act requires pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to be more transparent about drug pricing and ensure accurate payments to pharmacies. It establishes national average drug acquisition cost benchmarks for Medicaid, prohibits PBMs from keeping excessive profits through "spread pricing," and mandates detailed reporting of drug pricing, rebates, and fees. The bill affects Medicaid programs, Medicare Part D plans, and the PBMs that negotiate drug prices on behalf of insurers. It includes enforcement mechanisms like civil penalties for non-compliance and requires PBMs to report detailed pricing information to the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Maddy summaryThis resolution authorizes former Senate staff member Ian Madigan and other relevant former employees of Senator Robert P. Casey, Jr.'s office to provide testimony and documents in the federal case *United States v. Kaminski* (No. 3:25-cr-199). It specifically permits the Senate Legal Counsel to represent these former employees during this process, ensuring compliance with Senate privileges and ethics rules. The resolution addresses a subpoena request for evidence related to the employees' official duties without violating Senate protections.
Maddy summarySRES 475 is a symbolic Senate resolution designating November 1, 2025 (the first Saturday of November) as "National Bison Day." It directly affects all Americans by officially recognizing this date for public observance. The resolution acknowledges bison's historical, cultural, and economic significance, particularly to Native American tribes and rural communities, and builds on an existing annual tradition celebrated since 2012. The Senate encourages the public to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities, though the resolution contains no new laws or funding.
Maddy summaryThis bill renames the federal building at 225 South Pierre Street in Pierre, South Dakota, as the Marcella LeBeau Federal Building. It updates all official U.S. references to this building to reflect the new name, including in laws, maps, and documents. The bill directly affects the building's official designation and all federal records referencing it. It is a ceremonial resolution with no substantive policy changes.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution (SRES 442) formally condemns recent Russian military incursions into NATO member countries' airspace, citing specific incidents in Poland, Romania, and Estonia during September 2025. It also condemns Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine and its refusal to negotiate an end to the war. The resolution reaffirms NATO's Article 5 commitment to collective defense, emphasizing that attacks on any member are considered attacks on all. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but expresses the Senate's support for NATO allies facing these threats.