Sen. Mike Crapo

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits federally funded schools and athletic programs from allowing individuals assigned male at birth to participate in women's or girls' sports teams. It defines "sex" for this purpose solely based on biological sex assigned at birth, including reproductive anatomy and genetics. The law amends Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 to make such participation a violation of federal civil rights law. It directly affects all schools, colleges, and organizations receiving federal funds that operate athletic programs for women or girls.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes how often federal credit unions must hold board meetings based on their performance ratings. For all federal credit unions, boards must meet at least monthly for the first 5 years after their charter is approved. After that, credit unions rated 1 or 2 (highest performance) must meet at least 6 times yearly (with one per quarter), while those rated 3-5 must meet monthly. The bill directly affects all federal credit unions by adjusting their board meeting requirements according to their Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System score. These changes aim to align meeting frequency with credit union performance and oversight needs.

Maddy summaryThis resolution establishes a procedural requirement for the U.S. Senate to review international pandemic agreements negotiated under the World Health Organization (WHO). It mandates that any WHO agreement on pandemic prevention, preparedness, or response - where the U.S. would make significant commitments - must be submitted to the Senate as a treaty requiring approval before implementation. The resolution requires the President to submit such agreements to the Senate within 60 days of signing, with the Senate declaring it "not in order" to fund or implement any such agreement without prior Senate ratification. This affects how the executive branch handles WHO pandemic agreements, ensuring Senate consultation and approval aligns with constitutional treaty procedures.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes Congress to award a single gold medal to the First Rhode Island Regiment collectively, recognizing their service during the Revolutionary War. The medal, designed by the Treasury Secretary, will be permanently displayed at the Rhode Island State Library, with Congress encouraging its use for research and potential display at other historically significant locations. Bronze duplicates may be sold to cover production costs, and all medals are classified as national medals under U.S. law. The bill directly honors the regiment, which in 1778 became one of the first integrated units in American history by recruiting over 200 Black and Indigenous soldiers.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates federal grants to fund security upgrades (like cameras) or accessibility improvements (for ADA compliance) at pregnancy-help organizations. It directly affects organizations that provide services to individuals facing unintended pregnancies with the goal of encouraging childbirth, excluding any group that performs, supports, or affiliates with abortion services. Grants cannot be used for abortion-related activities or provided to organizations that offer such services. The bill authorizes funding for these specific facility improvements, with strict conditions on how the money may be spent.

Maddy summaryThe DAIRY PRIDE Act (S 549) amends federal food labeling rules to prevent plant-based products from using dairy-related terms like "milk," "yogurt," or "cheese" unless they meet the FDA's definition of dairy: derived from the lacteal secretion of hooved mammals (e.g., cows). It directly affects manufacturers of plant-based alternatives (e.g., almond, oat, or coconut milk) that currently label products with dairy terms. The bill requires the FDA to enforce this definition through new guidance within 180 days of enactment, clarifying that products not meeting the standard cannot be marketed as dairy. It does not change nutritional requirements but aims to reduce consumer confusion about product composition.

Maddy summaryThe National Right-to-Work Act would amend federal labor law to prohibit requiring employees to join a union or pay union dues as a condition of employment. It removes existing provisions in the National Labor Relations Act that allowed for "union security agreements" (such as agency shops) and similarly amends the Railway Labor Act for railroad workers. This change would mean private sector and railroad workers nationwide would not face mandatory union fees to retain their jobs, applying to all new or renewed employment agreements after enactment. The bill directly affects all covered employees in the private workforce and railroad industry by eliminating forced financial contributions to labor unions.

Maddy summaryThe PASS Act of 2023 expands CFIUS (Committee on Foreign Investment) review to specifically cover foreign investments in U.S. agriculture businesses and agricultural real estate. It prohibits transactions involving "covered foreign persons" (defined as entities linked to China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea) that would result in foreign control of U.S. agricultural operations or farmland. The President must block such transactions unless a national security waiver is granted after 30 days. The Secretary of Agriculture must also submit biannual reports to Congress on risks posed by foreign ownership in U.S. agriculture.

Maddy summaryThe FOCA Act (S 537) requires federal agencies and recipients of federal construction funds to prohibit bid specifications or project agreements from mandating or banning contractor agreements with labor organizations (like unions), or discriminating against contractors based on such affiliations. It applies to all federal construction contracts and subcontracts awarded after the law's enactment, aiming to ensure open competition, reduce costs, and expand opportunities for small and disadvantaged businesses. Federal agencies must update their regulations within 60 days to implement these rules, with limited exemptions only for urgent public health, safety, or national security threats - not labor disputes. This law directly affects contractors, subcontractors, and federal construction projects funded by the government.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment to limit the Supreme Court to no more than 9 justices. It would directly affect the composition of the Supreme Court by preventing future expansions beyond the current 9-justice structure. The key provision requires a constitutional amendment, which would need ratification by 38 state legislatures (three-fourths of states) within seven years of congressional submission. Congress would also gain authority to pass laws enforcing this limit. The amendment does not change the current court size but aims to restrict future changes to the Court's membership.