Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution declares it is the sense of the body that the United States should invest in a "Mom Economy" to support working mothers by expanding the social safety net. It calls for specific policy changes, including robust paid family and medical leave, universal access to affordable childcare, and increased funding for nutrition programs like SNAP and school meals. The bill also recommends making the child tax credit permanent, raising the federal minimum wage with annual inflation adjustments, and addressing maternal health disparities. Additionally, it urges policymakers to prioritize working mothers in future economic and social safety net legislation to help them balance caregiving responsibilities with workforce participation.
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Maddy summaryThis bill requires the FAA to create and maintain a public website listing medications approved for use by pilots, air traffic controllers, and aviation trainees seeking medical certification. The list must include all approved prescription and over-the-counter medications, indicate required duty limitations for certain drugs, flag medications the FAA prohibits ("Do Not Issue"), and provide clear guidance for medical providers. The FAA must develop this list with input from aviation experts, training institutions, and union representatives, and update it annually to reflect current medical standards. This directly affects aviation medical applicants by making medication safety information transparent and accessible at the time of certification.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to update regulations to encourage pilots and air traffic controllers to seek and disclose mental health care without fear of losing their medical certification. It mandates an annual review of the "special issuance" process (for medical certification) to consider new treatments, improve examiner training, and reduce backlogs, while allocating $15 million annually (2026-2029) to recruit more medical examiners and provide mental health training. Additionally, it funds a $1.5 million annual public campaign to destigmatize mental health care in aviation, improve trust with workers, and make resources easily accessible at aviation medical offices and training facilities. The FAA must consult with industry stakeholders and report progress to Congress on implementation.
Maddy summaryThis resolution formally honors the life, service, and legacy of Jon Llewellyn Kyl, a former U.S. Senator from Arizona who passed away at age 84. It details his career highlights, including his time in the House of Representatives, his long tenure in the Senate, and his work on issues such as water policy, national security, and crime victims' rights. The bill directs the Secretary of the Senate to share this tribute with the House of Representatives and Kyl's family, while also ordering the Senate to adjourn for the day as a mark of respect.