Sen. Roger Marshall

Maddy summarySRES 672 is a Senate resolution recognizing April 2024 as National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. It expresses the Senate's support for the month's goals, including raising public awareness about sexual violence, preventing assaults, improving support for survivors, and ensuring perpetrators are held accountable. The resolution specifically acknowledges the work of organizations like RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network), local rape crisis centers, and professionals in law enforcement and healthcare who provide critical services to survivors. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or allocate funding but serves to highlight ongoing efforts to address sexual assault.

Maddy summaryThis bill limits federal research funding for university administrative costs based on endowment size. Universities with endowments over $5 billion cannot receive any federal funds for indirect costs, while those with $2-5 billion endowments are capped at 8% indirect cost reimbursement. Other institutions face a 15% cap on indirect costs for federal research awards. It also requires annual reports tracking how these funds are used and identifying top-funded research fields and institutions.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits federal student loan forgiveness for individuals convicted of crimes related to protests at colleges or universities. Specifically, it blocks loan forgiveness under the Higher Education Act or other Department of Education programs for people convicted of offenses under federal or state law tied to protest conduct at higher education institutions. It applies to federal student loans (including those under the Higher Education Act and Health Education Assistance Loans) but does not affect repayment requirements. The policy directly targets loan forgiveness eligibility, not loan repayment, for those convicted of protest-related offenses.

Maddy summaryThe ELITE Vehicles Act would repeal federal tax credits for purchasing electric vehicles and related infrastructure. Specifically, it eliminates the existing credit for new electric vehicles (previously under Section 30D), the credit for previously-owned clean vehicles (Section 25E), and the credit for commercial clean vehicles (Section 45W). It also removes electric vehicle recharging stations from the alternative fuel refueling credit. These changes would take effect 30 days after enactment, directly affecting individuals and businesses that currently claim these tax benefits when buying or installing qualifying electric vehicle equipment.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution seeks congressional disapproval of a specific Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule setting greenhouse gas emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles (Phase 3). If passed, it would nullify the EPA rule (published April 22, 2024) under the Congressional Review Act, preventing it from taking effect. The rule directly affects manufacturers of trucks and buses by establishing new requirements for reducing emissions. The resolution does not create new standards but aims to block the existing EPA rule through a formal disapproval process.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution seeks to block an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that would set new emissions standards for light- and medium-duty vehicles sold in model years 2027 and later. It directly affects automakers, as the rule would require them to meet stricter pollution limits for these vehicles. The resolution uses a congressional disapproval process under federal law to prevent the EPA rule from taking effect. If passed, the rule would be invalidated, meaning automakers would not need to comply with the 2027+ emissions standards outlined in the EPA's April 2024 proposal.

Maddy summaryThis bill would require U.S. citizenship for voting in District of Columbia municipal elections. It directly affects voters in local races for mayor, council members, attorney general, education board seats, and ballot initiatives (like referendums or charter amendments). The key provision mandates that voters must prove U.S. citizenship to the Board of Elections before casting a ballot. It repeals a 2022 law that had allowed non-citizens to vote in certain local elections.

Maddy summaryS 4233 (the "HOA Act") restricts federal funding for housing undocumented immigrants until the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) certifies sufficient resources exist to house all homeless veterans. It prohibits using federal funds for housing undocumented immigrants (except those in DHS custody or federal prisons) until the VA Secretary submits a certification based on HUD homelessness data and specific federal benchmarks. The bill directly affects undocumented immigrants seeking housing assistance and prioritizes federal resources for homeless veterans. Key provisions require the VA to use 2019 federal homelessness benchmarks and define "veteran" per federal law (38 U.S.C. §101). This creates a funding delay for immigrant housing tied to VA's certification of veteran housing capacity.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a direct payment program for farmers who suffered crop losses in 2023 due to weather disasters like droughts, wildfires, floods, or freezes, but did not receive insurance payouts. It covers specific losses including quality damage to crops (like wine grapes), prevented planting, and uninsured harvests. Payments will follow the same rules used for the 2020-2021 Emergency Relief Program, focusing only on losses not covered by federal crop insurance or the noninsured crop disaster program. The program requires full funding to cover eligible producers' documented losses from these 2023 events.

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.