Sen. Mike Crapo

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution (SJRES 85) seeks to block a specific rule issued by the National Marine Fisheries Service. The rule, published in the Federal Register on April 5, 2024, aimed to update protections for endangered and threatened species and designate critical habitats under the Endangered Species Act. Congress is using a statutory process (under Chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S. Code) to formally disapprove this rule, which would prevent it from taking effect. If approved, the rule would no longer have legal force, directly affecting how federal agencies manage species conservation programs.

Maddy summarySRES 687 is a non-binding Senate resolution clarifying that United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 (1971) only addressed which government represented China at the UN, not Taiwan's sovereignty. It explicitly states the U.S. "One China Policy" does not accept China's "One China Principle" (which claims Taiwan as part of China) and rejects China's misuse of Resolution 2758 to pressure other nations into severing ties with Taiwan. The resolution opposes China's efforts to isolate Taiwan internationally by falsely conflating the UN resolution with its territorial claims. It reaffirms U.S. support for Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations where statehood is not required and urges partners to counter China's misleading narratives. This resolution does not alter U.S. policy but formally distinguishes between the UN resolution and China's political stance.

Maddy summarySRES 690 is a symbolic Senate resolution designating May 15, 2024, as "National Senior Fraud Awareness Day." It aims to raise public awareness about scams targeting seniors (ages 65+), such as Social Security impersonation, Medicare fraud, and tech support scams, which cost seniors an estimated $2 billion annually. The resolution encourages existing efforts to prevent these scams and improve protections but does not create new laws or funding. It highlights that seniors report significant financial losses (e.g., $1,450 median loss for those 80+) and emphasizes collaboration between law enforcement, area agencies on aging, and financial institutions to address the issue.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SRES 692) designates May 7, 2024, as National Fentanyl Awareness Day to raise public attention about the dangers of counterfeit fentanyl pills. It highlights alarming statistics, including that illicit fentanyl was involved in 81% of drug-induced deaths among youth aged 14-23 in 2023 and that only 36% of teens were aware of fentanyl in fake pills. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but urges increased awareness and supports law enforcement efforts against counterfeit pills. It directly aims to educate families and young people about the risks of fake pills marketed as legitimate medications.

Maddy summaryThis bill mandates the immediate delivery of all previously approved U.S. military equipment and services to Israel, including items withheld since May 2024. It requires the Defense and State Departments to deliver such aid within 15 days of enactment and obligate all unobligated security funds for Israel within 30 days. The bill also prohibits withholding or delaying these transfers and requires detailed monthly reports on security assistance provided to Israel since October 7, 2023. It directly affects U.S. military agencies (DoD, State) and Israel as the recipient of the aid, ensuring existing appropriations are used as intended without further delay.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution (SJRES 78) seeks congressional disapproval of a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) rule issued on April 23, 2024, regarding "Fluid Mineral Leases and Leasing Process" (89 Fed. Reg. 30916). If passed, it would block the BLM rule from taking effect, preventing it from governing oil and gas leasing on federal lands. The bill directly affects energy companies and land users involved in federal mineral leasing by halting the implementation of this specific regulatory process. It is a procedural measure under federal law, not a new policy.

Maddy summaryThis bill, the No Taxpayer-Funded Pensions for Sex Criminals Act, requires federal employees convicted of certain sex crimes to forfeit their pension benefits. It applies to convictions for specific federal offenses (such as sexual abuse, exploitation, or trafficking under Title 18) and equivalent state crimes that would qualify as federal offenses. The pension forfeiture takes effect from the date of conviction or the bill's enactment date, whichever is later, for crimes committed on or after the bill's passage. The law updates existing pension rules to exclude these individuals from receiving benefits, ensuring taxpayer funds do not support pensions for such convictions.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution condemns violent protests on college campuses that are described as anti-American and anti-Israel. It references specific incidents like flag desecration and over 1,500 arrests since April 2024, but the resolution itself has no legal force or policy changes. The Senate expresses support for law enforcement and campus officials who restored American flags during these demonstrations. The resolution focuses on symbolic condemnation, not new laws or enforcement actions.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SRES 682) condemns the Biden Administration's decision to pause specific weapons shipments to Israel, including 1,800 2,000-pound bombs and 1,700 500-pound bombs, as reported on May 7, 2024. It demands the administration immediately resume military aid to Israel to support its defense against threats from Hamas and Iran. The resolution reaffirms the U.S. historical commitment to providing military assistance to Israel, citing over $158 billion in aid since World War II. As a symbolic Senate resolution, it does not change policy but formally opposes the pause in weapons transfers.

Maddy summaryThe MOMS Act establishes a federal website called "pregnancy.gov" that will provide a searchable directory of resources for pregnant and postpartum women, including medical care, housing assistance, nutrition support, and parenting services, with features to locate resources by ZIP code and language preference. It creates a grant program to fund nonprofit organizations that help women carry pregnancies to term and provide services like adoption referrals, mental health support, and childcare assistance, while prohibiting funding for abortion-related services or organizations that provide or support abortions. The bill also amends child support laws to allow enforcement of support obligations for unborn children, beginning from the month of conception with the mother's consent, and requires that all resources listed on the website comply with specific criteria excluding certain organizations. The website must be available in multiple languages and will include user feedback mechanisms to identify resource gaps in communities. This legislation aims to improve access to prenatal and postnatal care, particularly in rural and medically underserved areas, through these coordinated resource and support systems.