Sen. Josh Hawley

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific segment of H Street Northwest in Washington, D.C. (between Connecticut Avenue and Vermont Avenue) as "Charlie Kirk Patriot Way." It requires the District of Columbia to install four new street signs matching standard design at key intersections along this stretch and updates all official references to the area to reflect the new name. The bill has no policy impact beyond the symbolic renaming and signage; it does not change laws, regulations, or affect any residents or businesses. It is a purely commemorative resolution with no substantive legislative effect.

Maddy summaryThis bill would amend federal law to allow qualified prosecutors and federal judges to carry concealed firearms under specific conditions. To qualify, they must provide agency-issued photographic identification plus certification that they've met firearms training standards established by their state or agency. The bill defines "qualified prosecutor" as a full-time criminal case prosecutor who meets certain professional and training requirements, and "qualified Federal judge" as a serving judge without pending disciplinary actions or substance use issues. Similar requirements apply to retired prosecutors and judges who meet service and training criteria. This would expand the current law that allows qualified law enforcement officers to carry concealed weapons.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SRES 438) condemns Hamas for the October 7, 2023, terrorist attack on Israel that killed approximately 1,200 people - including 40 U.S. citizens - and took 251 hostages. It supports an outcome ensuring Israel’s "forever survival," destroying Hamas’s ability to regroup, and securing the release of all remaining hostages, including two U.S. citizens held in Gaza. The resolution also condemns antisemitic protests in the U.S. that damaged property and threatened Jewish Americans’ safety. As a non-binding Senate resolution, it expresses symbolic support for U.S. policy toward Israel but does not create new laws or allocate funds. It directly affects U.S. diplomatic positioning on the Israel-Hamas conflict and hostage negotiations.

Maddy summarySRES 426 is a ceremonial Senate resolution designating October 5-11, 2025, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate religious education in the United States. It affirms the importance of religious education for civic and moral development, highlights historical and legal precedents supporting religious instruction (like *Pierce v. Society of Sisters* and *Zorach v. Clauson*), and calls on all 50 states, territories, and the District of Columbia to accommodate public school students participating in religious education through "released time" programs. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but symbolically recognizes existing religious education efforts, including those in sectarian schools and public school release-time programs. It directly affects public schools, religious education providers, and state education systems by urging them to support student access to religious instruction.

Maddy summaryThe AI LEAD Act establishes a federal liability framework for artificial intelligence systems that cause harm to individuals or businesses. It sets standards for when developers (who create AI systems) and deployers (who use AI systems) can be held liable for harm, including defective design or failure to provide adequate warnings. The bill prohibits including certain liability limitations in contracts related to AI systems and creates a federal cause of action for individuals harmed by AI. It also requires foreign AI developers to designate a U.S. agent for legal service, with the law applying to claims filed after enactment regardless of when the harm occurred.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a federal program requiring developers of powerful AI systems (defined as those using over 10²⁶ computing operations) to participate in mandatory testing. The Department of Energy will evaluate these systems for risks like loss-of-control scenarios, weaponization threats, or harm to civil liberties, collecting data on safety and behavior. Developers must share code, training data, and technical details with the program and face $1 million daily fines for non-compliance. The program runs for seven years, producing annual reports and a final oversight plan for Congress to inform future regulations on advanced AI.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution (SRES 403) expresses support for designating October 14, 2025, as a "National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk." It recognizes Charlie Kirk as the founder of Turning Point USA and a advocate for free speech, civic education, and constitutional principles, noting his death on September 10, 2025. The resolution encourages educational institutions and civic organizations to observe this day with activities promoting the values Kirk championed, such as liberty and democracy. As a symbolic gesture, the resolution does not create new laws or allocate funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a National Day of Remembrance for 13 U.S. service members who died in the Abbey Gate bombing at Kabul's airport on August 26, 2021. It also expresses the nation's deepest condolences to their families and commemorates their service during the Afghanistan withdrawal. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy or funding impact but formally honors these individuals' sacrifice through a designated day of remembrance.

Maddy summarySRES 391 is a symbolic Senate resolution condemning the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a conservative campus advocate and founder of Turning Point USA, who was killed on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University. The resolution expresses the Senate’s strongest condemnation of the killing, extends condolences to his family (including his wife Erika and two children), and honors his work promoting civil discourse on college campuses. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create policy changes or affect any individuals through legislative action.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a federal tax credit for businesses purchasing retreaded tires made and bought in the U.S., offering up to $30 per tire (30% of cost, capped at $30) through 2028. It directly affects tire retreading businesses and companies buying tires for operations. Key provisions include requiring federal agencies to purchase retreaded tires instead of new ones when available on the GSA schedule, and mandating updates to federal procurement rules within one year of enactment. The credit expires for tires placed in service after December 31, 2028.