Maddy summaryThis joint resolution blocks a proposed U.S. military sale to Egypt, specifically prohibiting the transfer of 23 CH-47F Chinook helicopters, engines, missile warning systems, and other defense equipment listed in a congressional transmittal. It directly prevents the U.S. government from authorizing this sale under the Arms Export Control Act, affecting both the U.S. defense export process and Egypt's access to these specific military assets. The resolution targets concrete items detailed in the proposal, including helicopters, spare parts, radar systems, and training support, without altering broader arms export policies. This disapproval measure halts the transaction without requiring additional legislative action on the sale itself.
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Maddy summarySJRES 49 would prohibit the U.S. government from proceeding with a proposed $1.1 billion military sale to Australia. The bill specifically blocks the transfer of 20 HIMARS rocket systems, artillery munitions (including GMLRS pods), and supporting equipment like communication systems and spare parts. This resolution targets the specific sale detailed in Transmittal No. 22-28 under the Arms Export Control Act. If enacted, it would prevent the U.S. from delivering these defense articles and services to Australia.
Maddy summarySJRES 51 is a joint resolution that would disapprove a proposed U.S. military sale to Egypt, specifically targeting four missile launch systems and related support equipment. It would block the sale under the Arms Export Control Act by requiring congressional disapproval of the defense articles and services detailed in a transmittal document submitted to Congress on May 26, 2022. If enacted, it would prevent the transfer of these defense items to the Egyptian government.
Maddy summaryThis joint resolution (SJRES 50) prohibits two proposed U.S. defense sales to Egypt under the Arms Export Control Act. It specifically blocks the sale of 168 RIM-116C missiles and related support (from Transmittal 20-81) and four MK 49 RAM missile launching systems plus support equipment (from Transmittal 21-0M). The resolution directly affects the U.S. government's ability to proceed with these specific military transactions. If passed, it would prevent the sale of these defense articles and services to the Egyptian government.
Maddy summarySJRES 48 is a joint resolution that would block a specific proposed U.S. military sale to Egypt. It prohibits the sale of certain defense articles and services, including 5,000 TOW 2A RF missiles (model BGM-71E-4B-RF) and related support equipment, as detailed in a transmittal published May 25, 2022. The resolution directly affects the U.S. government's ability to authorize this particular foreign military sale under the Arms Export Control Act. It does not change general policy but targets this specific transaction for congressional disapproval.
This joint resolution nullifies the interim final rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security and published on March 29, 2022, concerning procedures for the consideration of asylum claims and other related issues. (Among other changes, the interim final rule requires an asylum seeker subject to expedited removal to be screened by an asylum officer for a credible fear of persecution or torture, rather than a credible fear of persecution, reasonable possibility of persecution, or reasonable possibility of torture.)
Increasing Transparency in Generic Drug Applications Act This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration to inform generic drug applicants, upon request or during review, whether the drug is qualitatively and quantitatively the same as the listed brand-name drug (and if not, the reasons why).
Maddy summarySRES 643 is a Senate resolution designating the week of May 15-21, 2022, as "National Police Week" to honor law enforcement officers who serve and sacrifice in their communities. The resolution recognizes the service of law enforcement officers, particularly those killed or injured in the line of duty, and acknowledges their sacrifices during the COVID-19 pandemic. It expresses support for officers' needs for proper equipment, training, and resources, and encourages the public to observe the week by honoring law enforcement personnel. This designation serves as a formal recognition of law enforcement service without creating new legal requirements or policy changes.
Freedom to Import Infant Formula Act of 2022 This bill provides duty-free treatment to infant formula. The bill prohibits U.S. Customs and Border Protection from seizing or enforcing restrictions on the importation of infant formula from specified countries (e.g., Canada and the United Kingdom) if the formula meets the legal requirements for sale in that country. The bill also deems formula imported under the bill's provisions to be in compliance with section 412 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, which contains requirements related to infant formula manufacturing practices and nutrients.
Maddy summarySRES 631 prohibits the Senate from requiring Senate Pages (young individuals serving as assistants to senators) to show vaccination proof, receive COVID-19 vaccines, undergo uncaused testing, or wear masks. The resolution directly affects Senate Pages and applicants for those positions by banning specific health requirements related to the pandemic. It establishes a procedural rule for Senate operations, ensuring Pages cannot be subject to these mandates without exception. The bill focuses solely on internal Senate staff rules, not broader public health policy.