Maddy summaryThe SAVE Moms and Babies Act of 2026 prohibits the FDA from approving new abortion drugs or granting investigational exemptions for them. It requires existing approved abortion drugs to be dispensed only in-person by certified healthcare providers in clinics or hospitals (not pharmacies), mandates providers to verify pregnancy duration and handle complications, and enforces strict adverse event reporting to the FDA. The bill directly affects healthcare providers prescribing abortion drugs, patients seeking these medications, and the FDA’s regulatory authority over such drugs. Key provisions include banning use after 70 days gestation, requiring provider certification for specific medical capabilities, and mandating documentation of risks to patients.
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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.)
Maddy summaryS 3674, the Stop Citizenship Abuse and Misrepresentation Act (SCAM Act), expands grounds for revoking U.S. citizenship (denaturalization) for naturalized citizens who commit specific offenses within 10 years of becoming citizens. It targets individuals convicted of fraud against government programs (over $10,000), affiliation with foreign terrorist organizations, or certain aggravated felonies/espionage offenses, treating these as proof they lacked required moral character, loyalty to the Constitution, and commitment to U.S. order at the time of naturalization. If enacted, convictions would automatically trigger revocation of citizenship, treating the naturalization as void from the original date and making the person subject to deportation. The bill directly affects naturalized citizens who commit these offenses within the 10-year window, with no requirement for new evidence of pre-naturalization misconduct.
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 summaryThe NDO Fairness Act of 2026 amends federal law to regulate when law enforcement can delay notifying individuals whose electronic communications data is accessed via warrants or subpoenas. It requires courts to issue written findings before granting "preclusion of notice" orders, limiting delays to 1 year for child exploitation cases or 90 days for other investigations, and mandates that such orders must be narrowly tailored to avoid unnecessary secrecy. After the delay period ends, law enforcement must notify the affected person within 5 business days and provide a copy of the warrant, along with details about the investigation and the data accessed (with redactions for sensitive materials like child exploitation evidence). This bill directly affects law enforcement agencies, technology providers (like internet or phone companies), and customers whose data is accessed under these orders, while requiring annual public reports on how often these orders are used.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows individuals diagnosed with certain terminal illnesses to receive Social Security disability benefits without the standard 5-month waiting period. To qualify, a person must have a condition listed by the Social Security Administration that meets three criteria: it must be on the Compassionate Allowance list, have a life expectancy of five years or less from diagnosis, and have no known cure. If they choose this option, they receive 93% of their standard benefit amount starting from the first month they are disabled, but the election is permanent and must be made when applying for benefits. The Social Security Administration must update the qualifying condition list every five years, and any new addition requires congressional approval.
Maddy summaryThe DEFIANCE Act of 2025 creates civil legal remedies for individuals harmed by non-consensual digital forgeries depicting them in sexually intimate situations without their consent. It defines "intimate digital forgery" as fabricated images or videos that appear authentic to a reasonable person, even with disclaimers, and allows victims to sue those who create, possess, or disclose such content. Key provisions include fixed damages of $150,000 (or $250,000 for severe cases like sexual assault-related forgeries), court-ordered privacy protections (like pseudonyms and redacted filings), and a 10-year statute of limitations. The law applies to interstate or online disclosures and explicitly preserves existing state laws, ensuring it does not override stronger state protections.
Maddy summarySRES 288 is a Senate resolution condemning recent ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals, including a violent assault in Boulder, Colorado, on June 1, 2025, and other incidents like the attack on Israeli Embassy staff in Washington, D.C., and fires at the Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence. The resolution formally expresses the Senate’s condemnation of these acts as part of a growing pattern of antisemitism and politically motivated violence. It reaffirms the Senate’s commitment to protecting peaceful assembly and religious practice, while urging federal, state, and local law enforcement to thoroughly investigate such incidents and calling on community leaders to publicly oppose antisemitism. This resolution has no legal effect but serves as a formal statement of the Senate’s position.
Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the President to issue "letters of marque and reprisal" to privately armed groups to target cartel members and associates outside U.S. territory. It requires a security bond for each commission and defines "cartel" using two existing legal references (a 2025 executive order and 21 U.S.C. 2341(5)). The measure directly affects individuals designated as cartel members by the President, enabling private groups to seize their property abroad. It does not create new penalties but authorizes specific enforcement mechanisms under constitutional authority. The bill focuses solely on targeting cartel-related threats outside U.S. borders, with no domestic application.
Maddy summaryThis resolution expresses the Senate's opposition to foreign entities, specifically referencing the European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA), attempting to censor or penalize constitutionally protected speech by U.S. persons. It directly affects U.S. citizens' free speech rights and U.S. technology companies (like X) operating in the U.S., which face EU fines under the DSA for content moderation practices. Key provisions state the Senate disapproves of foreign attempts to force U.S. entities to adopt censorship measures or levy penalties for speech protected under the First Amendment. The resolution condemns the EU's enforcement actions, including a $140 million fine against X, as conflicting with U.S. constitutional principles. It is a non-binding statement of opposition, not a new law.