Sen. Richard J. Durbin

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the President to submit written justification to Congress before the military can assist civilian law enforcement during six specific emergencies: humanitarian crises, natural disasters, public health emergencies, critical infrastructure attacks, nuclear/military attacks, or major terrorist incidents. It limits military support to 14 days without congressional approval via a special joint resolution, which must include a description of the emergency's impact. The bill also prohibits military personnel from holding civilian law enforcement positions simultaneously (with limited reserve component exceptions) and removes references to "civil disturbances" from military support guidelines. These changes aim to establish clearer congressional oversight for military involvement in domestic law enforcement operations.

Maddy summaryThe STOP CSAM Act of 2025 strengthens protections for child victims of sexual abuse and exploitation by expanding definitions of abuse to include psychological abuse and kidnapping, and by imposing new reporting requirements on internet service providers. The bill requires providers with over 1 million monthly users to report apparent child sexual abuse material to the CyberTipline within 60 days, with penalties for noncompliance including fines up to $1 million for large providers. It creates new civil remedies allowing victims to sue providers who host or promote child pornography, and establishes protections for "covered persons" (children under 18 who are victims or witnesses) by limiting public disclosure of their personal information. The bill also enhances law enforcement's ability to investigate online child exploitation while maintaining privacy safeguards for victims.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates June 19, 2025, as "Juneteenth National Independence Day" to commemorate June 19, 1865 - the date Union troops in Galveston, Texas, delivered news of emancipation to enslaved people in the Southwest, months after the Civil War ended. It recognizes the historical significance of this date, when news of the end of slavery finally reached enslaved people in Texas. The resolution supports nationwide observance of Juneteenth to honor the emancipation of enslaved people and reflect on U.S. history. It does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges this date as part of the nation's heritage.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits all smoking - including cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and e-cigarettes - in every Veterans Health Administration (VHA) facility, such as medical centers, clinics, and nursing homes. It directly affects all individuals on VHA premises, including veterans, patients, staff, contractors, and visitors. The law explicitly bans all tobacco combustion and electronic nicotine products, defining "smoke" to cover both traditional and e-cigarette use. This replaces existing rules and applies uniformly across all VHA-operated facilities under Department of Veterans Affairs jurisdiction.

Maddy summaryThis bill makes it illegal to distribute online digital instructions (like 3D printer files) that can automatically program a 3D printer to create a firearm or complete a firearm receiver. It directly affects individuals who share such files online, including those creating or distributing "ghost gun" schematics. The key mechanism prohibits the internet distribution of these specific digital files under federal law, aiming to prevent untraceable firearms. This addresses the concern that 3D-printed guns lack serial numbers, making them difficult for law enforcement to trace after crimes.

Maddy summaryS 2154, the Protecting Kids from Gun Marketing Act, prohibits gun manufacturers, dealers, and importers from marketing firearms or firearm-related products to minors (under 18) in ways designed to appeal to them. Key provisions ban marketing tactics like using cartoon characters, offering branded merchandise (e.g., hats, toys) to minors, or designing products specifically for children. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) must create enforceable rules within one year, and violations will be treated as deceptive practices under existing law. Enforcement includes FTC actions, lawsuits by state attorneys general, and private lawsuits by affected individuals, with the FTC required to report enforcement plans and outcomes to Congress.

Maddy summaryThe Open App Markets Act restricts major app store owners (with over 50 million U.S. monthly active users) from forcing developers to use their payment systems or favoring their own apps in search results. It requires these stores to allow users to choose third-party app stores as defaults, install apps from outside the store, and hide preinstalled apps. The law applies to companies controlling both app stores and operating systems (like Apple or Google), with enforcement by the FTC and private lawsuits by affected developers. It prohibits self-preferencing, mandates equal access to app store interfaces, and allows developers to recover triple damages for violations.

Maddy summaryThe Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025 (S 2150) prohibits state laws that impose unnecessary restrictions on abortion access before fetal viability. It directly affects patients seeking abortion care and health care providers (including clinics, hospitals, and medical professionals), banning requirements like mandatory in-person visits, location-based travel barriers, or restrictions on telemedicine that don’t apply to comparable medical procedures. The bill overrides conflicting state laws, requires courts to consider factors like cost and travel burden when evaluating restrictions, and establishes federal enforcement through lawsuits to stop violations. It focuses on ensuring access to abortion services without burdens that hinder care, while allowing post-viability abortions only when necessary to protect a patient’s life or health.

Maddy summarySRES 287 is a non-binding Senate resolution reaffirming U.S. commitment to protecting refugees and displaced persons globally. It highlights the record 123 million forcibly displaced people worldwide (as of 2024) and specifically addresses the current suspension of U.S. refugee admissions, which has left over 100,000 refugees stranded in conditional approval status. The resolution calls for restoring the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program and urges federal agencies to uphold international refugee protections, including due process and resettlement for vulnerable groups like women, children, and refugees from conflict zones like Sudan and Gaza. It emphasizes that refugee resettlement supports U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economic interests, citing data showing refugees contributed $581 billion in government revenue between 2005-2019.

Maddy summaryThe Election Worker Protection Act of 2025 provides federal grants to states for election worker recruitment, training, and safety. It establishes new criminal penalties for threatening or harassing election workers, with fines up to $100,000 and up to 5 years in prison. The bill creates a grant program to protect election workers' personally identifiable information from public disclosure, including through redaction of personal data in public records. States would receive funding based on their voting age population, with requirements for diversity-focused recruitment and regular reporting on program outcomes.