Sen. Raphael G. Warnock

Child Care Access Means Parents In Schools Reauthorization Act or the CCAMPIS Reauthorization Act This bill reauthorizes through FY2031 and revises the Child Care Access Means Parents in School Program. The program awards grants to support the participation of eligible low-income parents in postsecondary education through the provision of campus-based child care services. Among other revisions to the program, the bill increases the minimum and maximum grant amounts, allows grant funds to be used for additional purposes (e.g., child care subsidies and support services), and specifies additional grant application requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill provides $5 million annually (2026-2030) to states for improving stillbirth data collection and research, directly affecting state health departments and public health officials. It requires states to collect deidentified stillbirth data - including risk factors - using existing systems like fetal mortality reviews, while ensuring strict privacy compliance. The bill also allocates $1 million yearly to develop standardized data collection guidelines and public educational materials about stillbirths, with input from medical professionals and bereavement organizations. It mandates a public HHS report within five years containing these guidelines and educational resources to improve data consistency and awareness. The legislation focuses on enhancing data quality for research and public health, without altering medical care or insurance coverage.

Maddy summaryThe Redistricting Reform Act of 2025 requires states to use independent redistricting commissions for congressional redistricting, banning mid-decade redistricting (redistricting between census years). These commissions must have balanced political representation (with members from the two major parties and nonpartisan members), follow strict criteria including population equality, Voting Rights Act compliance, and banning partisan favoritism, and incorporate public input through hearings and a transparent website. The bill establishes procedures for court intervention if states fail to enact redistricting plans, and applies to all states conducting congressional redistricting following the 2030 census.

Maddy summaryS 2874 authorizes U.S. Customs and Border Protection to correct tariff payments for specific golf cart tires that were incorrectly classified as requiring duty when they should have been duty-free. The bill affects importers of K389 Hole-N-One golf cart tires who paid duties on 98 specific entries between March 2009 and December 2015, as documented in the bill's detailed list. Under this bill, CBP must reliquidate (reprocess the tariff calculation for) these entries at the correct duty rate of free and refund all previously paid duties with interest within 90 days of the bill's enactment. The bill specifically references two prior CBP rulings (NY N278164 and HQ H285180) that established the correct tariff classification for these tires. This is a technical correction to previous tariff classifications, not a new policy change affecting broader categories of goods.

Maddy summaryThe Protect America’s Workforce Act (S 2837) directly affects federal employees and their labor unions by reversing two executive orders that limited their collective bargaining rights. It nullifies Executive Orders 14251 and 14343, which had excluded certain federal workers from labor-management programs, and prohibits federal funding for any efforts to implement those orders. The bill ensures that all existing collective bargaining agreements between federal agencies and employee unions remain fully enforceable through their original terms, as long as they were in effect as of March 26, 2025. This preserves current workplace agreements without creating new obligations or altering existing labor-management processes.

Maddy summarySRES 392 is a Senate resolution designating November 16, 2025, as "National Warrior Call Day." It encourages all U.S. citizens to reach out to active-duty service members and veterans through phone calls or conversations to reduce isolation and connect them with support resources. The resolution specifically highlights the importance of peer-to-peer connections in addressing mental health challenges, citing veteran suicide statistics as context. As a symbolic measure (not a law), it does not create new programs but urges public engagement to support military personnel transitioning from service.

Maddy summaryThe FAMILY Act (S 2823) would establish a federal paid family and medical leave insurance program that provides wage replacement benefits for eligible workers who need time off for family or medical reasons. It directly affects workers who need leave to care for a family member with a serious health condition, address their own serious health condition, or deal with family violence or other qualifying acts of violence. The program would pay a percentage of an individual's average earnings (up to 85% for lower earners), with maximum monthly benefits of $4,000 and minimum benefits of $580 in 2026, while requiring employers to maintain health coverage during leave. The Social Security Administration would administer the program through a new Office of Paid Family and Medical Leave, with benefits available starting 18 months after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits Federal Reserve Board members, bank presidents, directors, and senior employees from holding other government positions appointed by the President (including on leave). It specifically bans dual appointments to prevent conflicts of interest between political roles and monetary policy decisions. The law requires clear separation between elected officials and Fed leadership by eliminating any overlap in appointments. This aims to strengthen the Federal Reserve's institutional independence, as emphasized in the bill's congressional findings.

Maddy summaryThe Fertilizer Research Act of 2025 requires the U.S. Department of Agriculture (specifically the Secretary and Economic Research Service) to publish a detailed report on the U.S. fertilizer industry within one year of the bill's enactment. The report must cover 25 years of market data - including fertilizer prices, import patterns (listing companies and countries), supply chain logistics, industry concentration, and emerging technologies - while excluding confidential business information. It also assesses regulatory burdens, price transparency needs, and recommends whether a mandatory industry price reporting system should be created. This research aims to inform agricultural producers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders about market dynamics and potential policy considerations.

Maddy summaryThis bill bans forced arbitration clauses in employment, consumer, antitrust, and civil rights disputes. It prohibits agreements that require individuals to resolve such disputes through private arbitration before any conflict arises, and also blocks waivers that prevent people from joining class or collective lawsuits. The law directly affects workers facing workplace issues, consumers with purchase disputes, and individuals alleging discrimination or civil rights violations. It ensures these cases can be handled in court rather than private arbitration, applying to disputes occurring after the law takes effect.