Maddy summarySRES 462 is a non-binding Senate resolution passed on November 14, 2023, expressing support for U.S. efforts to deter Iran and its proxies (like Hamas, Hezbollah, and the IRGC) from escalating violence in the Middle East following Hamas' October 7, 2023, attack on Israel. It urges the President to maintain military deterrence, recognizes Israel's right to self-defense, encourages the safe release of Hamas-held hostages, and supports diplomatic talks between Saudi Arabia and Israel to normalize relations. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but formally endorses existing U.S. actions, including military positioning and strikes against Iran-linked groups. It directly addresses U.S. foreign policy toward Iran and its proxies, emphasizing regional security concerns.
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Maddy summarySJRES 50 is a joint resolution seeking to block a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rule on cybersecurity risk management and incident disclosure. The rule, published in August 2023, would have required public companies to establish specific cybersecurity practices and disclose incidents to investors. This resolution uses a congressional disapproval process under federal law to prevent the rule from taking effect. If passed, it would halt the SEC's requirements, meaning companies would not face new cybersecurity reporting obligations.
Maddy summarySenate Joint Resolution 49 seeks congressional disapproval of a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) rule that would have established a new standard for determining when two or more companies are considered "joint employers" under labor law. The rule, published in October 2023, would have affected businesses with complex employment structures, such as franchisors and contractors, by altering how joint employer liability is assessed for wage, hour, and union representation matters. If passed, the resolution would block the rule from taking effect, preserving the previous standard for joint employer determinations. The bill was introduced by Senators Cassidy, Manchin, Braun, McConnell, Marshall, Cramer, Capito, and Paul and referred to the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee.
Maddy summarySRES 408 is a non-binding Senate resolution condemning Hamas for its October 7, 2023, terrorist attacks on Israel, which killed over 1,400 Israelis and abducted nearly 200 hostages. The resolution demands Hamas immediately release all hostages, provide medical care, and cease using them as human shields, while calling on the U.S. to lead global efforts for their safe return. It specifically references Hamas's attacks on Israeli communities, the Nova music festival, and the execution of civilians, citing international law violations. As a symbolic resolution (not a law), it does not impose legal requirements or directly affect any individuals or policies.
Maddy summaryThe PRINTS Act requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers to collect fingerprints from noncitizen children under 14 if they suspect trafficking during entry into the United States. It criminalizes using a minor (not a relative or guardian) to gain entry, punishable by fines or up to 10 years in prison. The bill also mandates sharing fingerprints of unaccompanied children with Health and Human Services and requires monthly public reporting on child trafficking apprehensions. These provisions aim to improve trafficking identification and enforcement through standardized data collection and criminal penalties.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires the U.S. Secretary of State to designate Ansarallah (the Houthi group in Yemen) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization within 90 days of enactment, reversing a 2021 Biden administration decision that removed the designation. It mandates the President to impose existing sanctions under two executive orders: blocking assets of designated terrorists (E.O. 13224) and restricting travel for Yemeni nationals linked to terrorism (E.O. 13780). The sanctions directly target Ansarallah, its members, agents, affiliates, and any foreign entities owned or controlled by the group. This would restrict U.S. financial transactions with the Houthis and their networks, while also affecting Yemeni nationals subject to travel bans under the applicable sanctions.
Maddy summarySJRES 47 is a joint resolution seeking congressional disapproval of a Department of Justice rule about home confinement for federal prisoners under the CARES Act. The rule, published in April 2023, would have established guidelines allowing the Justice Department to use home confinement as an alternative to prison for certain inmates during the pandemic. If passed, this resolution would cancel the rule, preventing it from taking effect. It follows the standard process under Chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S. Code, for Congress to reject agency regulations.
Maddy summarySJRES 42 is a resolution seeking congressional disapproval of a Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) rule that updated how discrimination complaints are processed in federal food assistance programs (like SNAP). The rule applied the Supreme Court's Bostock v. Clayton County decision - which prohibits workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity - to the handling of program discrimination complaints. If passed, this resolution would block the FNS rule from taking effect, preventing it from changing existing complaint procedures. The measure uses the Congressional Review Act process to overturn the rule without altering program benefits or eligibility.
Maddy summarySRES 435 is a Senate resolution designating October 30 through November 4, 2023, as "National Veterans Small Business Week." It formally recognizes the contributions of veterans who own small businesses, highlighting their role in the economy (over 1.7 million veteran-owned businesses employing 2.9 million people). The resolution expresses support for veterans' entrepreneurship, encourages policies reducing regulatory burdens for small businesses, and thanks veterans for their service through business ownership. This is a symbolic recognition with no new legal requirements or funding.
Maddy summaryS 3141, the Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023, requires the Department of Education to use the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism when investigating discrimination claims under federal civil rights law (Title VI) in schools receiving federal funding. It specifically directs the Department to consider this definition when assessing whether discrimination against Jewish students or employees based on shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics violates anti-discrimination protections. The bill does not create new rights or alter existing legal standards but clarifies that antisemitism rooted in Jewish ancestry or ethnicity may fall under Title VI enforcement. It directly affects how the Department of Education handles discrimination complaints in K-12 schools and colleges, aligning enforcement with the IHRA definition already used by the Department since 2018. The bill explicitly states it does not expand the Department’s authority or impact First Amendment rights.