Sen. Todd Young

Maddy summarySRES 671 is a ceremonial Senate resolution supporting the designation of April 28-May 4, 2024, as "National Small Business Week." It honors small businesses and entrepreneurs across the U.S. for their economic contributions, noting they support over 62 million jobs through 33 million businesses. The resolution expresses the Senate's recognition of small businesses' resilience and role in strengthening local economies. As a symbolic gesture with no new policies or funding, it does not impose requirements or directly affect specific entities.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires landlords of federally assisted housing to conduct lead risk assessments for children under 6 before they move in or during inspections. It mandates that if lead hazards are found, they must be fixed within 30 days with no extensions, and tenants must receive written notice. The law applies to housing receiving tenant-based rental assistance (like Section 8), public housing, or over $5,000 in project-based federal aid. Families with young children in unsafe units can relocate immediately to lead-safe housing without penalties or waitlists. The bill also sets deadlines for federal regulations and funds implementation through 2029.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 2717) designates the U.S. Postal Service facility at 231 North Franklin Street in Greensburg, Indiana, as the "Brigadier General John T. Wilder Post Office." It updates all official references in federal law, documents, and records to use this new name for the Greensburg post office. The bill has no policy impact - it is purely a ceremonial renaming of an existing facility.

Maddy summarySRES 658 is a symbolic Senate resolution designating April 2024 as "Financial Literacy Month." It does not create new laws or funding but calls on federal, state, local, schools, nonprofits, and businesses to observe the month with awareness activities. The resolution cites statistics on financial challenges (like 5.9 million unbanked households and rising student debt) to emphasize the importance of financial education. It aims to raise public awareness about personal financial education's role in making sound money decisions and building wealth, without mandating any specific actions.

Maddy summarySRES 655 is a Senate resolution passed on April 18, 2024, to honor the late Joseph I. Lieberman, a former U.S. Senator from Connecticut (1988-2013), following his death. The resolution recognizes his career, including his role in creating the Department of Homeland Security, establishing the 9/11 Commission, and advocating for civil rights and environmental protections. It directs the Senate to adjourn in his memory and transmit a copy to his family, expressing the Senate's sorrow and respect. This procedural resolution does not create new laws or affect policy, as it solely commemorates his legacy.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SRES 656) is a symbolic Senate expression of support for National Safe Digging Month in April. It encourages all homeowners and excavators to contact 811 - either by phone or online - before digging to locate underground utility lines. The resolution also urges damage prevention stakeholders to educate the public about this safety practice, referencing that 25% of utility damage incidents occur when people fail to call 811 first. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the Secretary of Defense to reimburse military applicants up to $100 per person for co-pay costs they pay during required medical appointments at Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS). It directly affects individuals applying for enlistment in the U.S. military who must undergo pre-enlistment medical exams. The key provision allows the Department of Defense to cover these out-of-pocket medical co-pays, reducing financial barriers for applicants. The reimbursement is limited to $100 per applicant and applies only to appointments mandated by the MEPS process.

Maddy summaryThe Building Civic Bridges Act establishes a new Office of Civic Bridgebuilding within the Corporation for National and Community Service to oversee a pilot grant program. This program awards competitive grants to nonprofits, community groups, schools, and local governments for projects that reduce conflict, improve social cohesion, and address public concerns like health or environmental needs by engaging diverse communities across polarization. Grant applicants must demonstrate research-based approaches, ensure participant safety (especially for marginalized groups), and report outcomes using standardized criteria. The program is funded at $15 million annually for 2025-2027, with the Comptroller General required to assess its effectiveness and report to Congress after each 3-year period.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the U.S. Treasury to mint and sell commemorative coins honoring the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted by the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. It specifies three coin types: $5 gold coins (max 100,000), $1 silver coins (max 500,000), and half-dollar coins (max 750,000), all with designs reflecting soccer and the World Cup. A surcharge is added to each coin sale ($35 for $5 coins, $10 for $1 coins, $5 for half-dollars), with all surcharge revenue going directly to FWC2026 US, Inc. to fund U.S. soccer programs, particularly youth initiatives and underserved communities. The coins may only be sold during 2026 and must cover all costs to avoid government expense.

Maddy summaryThe Fusion Energy Act of 2024 clarifies regulatory definitions for fusion energy technology, specifically defining a "fusion machine" as a device that fuses atomic nuclei to produce energy and captures resulting heat or radiation. It requires the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to develop a new regulatory framework for fusion machines by December 2027, including rules for licensing new fusion projects. The bill also mandates an NRC report to Congress within one year of enactment, evaluating risk-based licensing models (like the FAA's aircraft certification process) for mass-producing fusion machines. This directly affects fusion energy developers and the NRC, streamlining future regulatory pathways for commercial fusion technology.