Sen. Rand Paul

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution proposes a new amendment to the U.S. Constitution to clarify who qualifies as a citizen at birth. It would restrict automatic citizenship to children born in the United States only if at least one parent is a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or an alien with lawful status serving in the military. The bill aims to limit the scope of the 14th Amendment's citizenship clause and explicitly grants Congress the authority to pass laws enforcing these new requirements. If ratified, this change would alter the legal definition of birthright citizenship for children born to undocumented immigrants or other non-citizen parents.

Maddy summaryThis resolution expresses the Senate's view on the 2019 Ukraine whistleblower complaint and the subsequent impeachment of President Donald J. Trump. It condemns the handling of the complaint, citing alleged concealment of bias information and procedural failures, and calls for the Department of Justice to investigate and potentially prosecute individuals involved in its handling. The resolution further declares that the 2019 impeachment of President Trump by the House of Representatives lacks legitimacy, asserting it was based on a flawed complaint and did not meet the legal standard for impeachment. Finally, it commends the Director of National Intelligence for declassifying relevant materials.

Maddy summaryThe Hemp Safety Enforcement Act allows U.S. states and Indian tribes to opt out of federal hemp regulations by submitting a simple notice to the Secretary of Agriculture. In exchange for this exemption, the state or tribe must enforce its own laws regarding hemp production and ensure a minimum age requirement for purchasing hemp-derived cannabinoid products. The bill also clarifies that these opting-out jurisdictions cannot ban the interstate transport of hemp products, though the products must still comply with the laws of both the origin and destination states or tribes. This change shifts primary regulatory authority over hemp from the federal government to individual states and tribes that choose to exercise it.

Maddy summaryThis bill, titled the National Constitutional Carry Act, would prohibit states and local governments from imposing criminal or civil penalties on U.S. citizens for carrying firearms in public places. It directly affects state and local laws by declaring any statute, ordinance, or regulation that restricts public firearm carry for eligible citizens unenforceable. The legislation defines "public" to include most open spaces while allowing private property owners to post clear signs prohibiting firearms, and it explicitly includes the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and U.S. possessions under its jurisdiction. By amending federal law, the bill would override state restrictions on public carry for individuals who are legally allowed to own firearms under both state and federal rules.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted. The resolution specifies that it shall not be construed to prevent the United States from defending against an attack on the United States or its personnel or facilities in other nations.

This bill directs the Department of the Interior to remove all deed restrictions from approximately 3.62 acres located at 2956 Park Avenue, on the Paducah Memorial Army Reserve Center in Paducah, Kentucky. The restrictions include easements, exceptions, reservations, terms, conditions, and covenants described in the quitclaim deed that was executed on April 27, 2012. The deed conveyed land from Interior to the City of Paducah, Kentucky.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SJRES 108) prohibits a specific proposed sale of U.S. military spare parts and logistics support to Ukraine. It targets "Class IX spare parts for U.S. Army vehicles and weapon systems" described in a February 10, 2026, transmittal to Congress. The resolution blocks this sale under the Arms Export Control Act by requiring congressional disapproval before it can proceed. This directly affects Ukraine's government, preventing it from receiving these specific spare parts and support services for U.S.-supplied military equipment.

Maddy summaryS 3868, the Count the Crimes to Cut Act, requires the Attorney General and specific federal agencies to compile detailed reports on federal criminal offenses. The bill mandates that agencies submit lists of all criminal statutory offenses (under federal law) and criminal regulatory offenses (enforceable via regulations), including their penalties, annual prosecution numbers over 15 years, and mental state requirements. These reports will be made publicly accessible via online indexes on government websites within two years. The bill directly affects agencies like the DOJ, EPA, FTC, and others listed, aiming to increase transparency about the scope of federal criminal law without changing existing penalties or enforcement.

Maddy summaryThe End the Vaccine Carveout Act would amend the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program to allow individuals to directly file civil lawsuits against vaccine manufacturers or administrators for vaccine-related injuries or deaths, removing the previous requirement to first pursue compensation through the federal program. It repeals provisions that forced people to choose between the compensation program and a lawsuit, and specifically excludes COVID-19 vaccines from the definition of "covered countermeasure" under emergency use authorities. This change would directly affect vaccine manufacturers and individuals harmed by vaccines, as it eliminates a legal barrier to holding manufacturers accountable in court. The bill does not alter the compensation program's operation for non-COVID-19 vaccines but ends the special liability protection for COVID-19 vaccines under emergency use designations.

Maddy summaryThis bill protects communications between incarcerated people in federal custody (Bureau of Prisons or U.S. Marshals Service) and their attorneys by requiring a new system to block monitoring of protected messages. It mandates that all electronic messages stay private unless authorities obtain a court warrant approved by a U.S. attorney, with strict rules preventing prosecutors from using accessed information in related cases. The system must retain all messages until release, and the government can only access them for system maintenance or with a warrant. It applies only to federal facilities, not state prisons, and does not affect non-protected communications.