Sen. Josh Hawley

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the U.S. Department of Energy from selling petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to any entity owned or controlled by China, or to entities that might later export those products to China. It directly affects the Department of Energy’s management of the reserve and Chinese entities seeking to purchase U.S. oil. The key mechanism requires the Secretary of Energy to block sales to China-linked entities and to ensure any sale does not result in the petroleum being exported to China. This is a direct restriction on existing reserve operations, not a new policy. The bill applies to all current and future sales from the reserve.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires healthcare providers performing abortions to provide the same immediate medical care and hospital admission to any infant born alive during or after the procedure, as they would for any newborn. It mandates reporting of any failure to provide this care to law enforcement and imposes penalties including fines or up to 5 years in prison for violations. Women who undergo abortions may pursue civil lawsuits for damages, including compensation for physical/psychological harm and three times the abortion cost, if providers fail to comply. The law directly affects abortion providers, hospitals, and the women receiving abortion services.

Maddy summaryS 170 establishes a 12-member congressional Joint Select Committee on Afghanistan to investigate the 2021 U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. The committee, composed of equal Senate and House members appointed by party leaders, must produce a report within 90 days detailing specific aspects of the withdrawal - including intelligence assessments, evacuation planning, timeline decisions, and communications with allies. The report must cover 23 defined elements, such as warnings about Taliban advances, National Security Council planning, and the status of assets left behind. The committee will operate for one year, with unclassified findings and a possible classified annex. This procedural bill creates a formal investigation mechanism without proposing new policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the federal government from promoting, supporting, or contracting with organizations that provide abortions on federal lands or in federal facilities, including national parks, military bases, and courthouses. It directly affects federal agencies and contractors operating on public lands or in government buildings by banning any federal funding, promotion, or contractual relationships with abortion providers. Key provisions define "abortion entity" as any organization performing, referring for, or financially supporting abortions, and prohibit federal actions that expand access to abortion in these settings. The law creates a clear policy restriction on federal involvement in abortion services within government-controlled spaces.

Maddy summaryS 165, the "Let Them Learn Act," prohibits the use of federal or local funds in Washington, D.C., to require students to receive a COVID-19 vaccine for school enrollment or participation in school activities. It directly affects D.C. public elementary and secondary schools (covered schools) and their students by blocking vaccine mandate enforcement through public funding. The bill also repeals a prior D.C. law that had established such vaccine requirements for school students and early childhood workers.

Maddy summaryThis bill eliminates the Chief Diversity Officer position within the Department of Defense (DoD) by repealing Section 147 of Title 10, U.S. Code, and removes a related Senior Advisor for Diversity and Inclusion role established in the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act. It directly affects the DoD by prohibiting the creation of any new position that mirrors these roles using federal funds. The key mechanism is a funding ban preventing the DoD from establishing or funding similar diversity-focused leadership positions. This policy change removes specific diversity-related roles from DoD leadership structure.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the President from declaring federal emergencies under three key laws (the National Emergencies Act, Public Health Service Act, and Stafford Act) for purposes related to abortion. Specifically, it blocks emergency declarations meant to promote, support, or expand abortion access, or to take legal action against states that restrict abortion. The bill defines "abortion" as intentionally terminating a pregnancy (with limited exceptions for live birth or health) using instruments, medicine, or devices. It directly affects federal emergency powers, preventing their use to advance abortion policy or challenge state abortion laws. The law does not change existing abortion regulations but restricts how emergency declarations can be utilized.

Maddy summaryThis bill would prevent government shutdowns by automatically continuing funding for most federal programs at the previous fiscal year's level if Congress fails to pass a full budget by the start of the new fiscal year. The automatic funding would continue in 14-day increments until a budget is enacted, with the government returning to normal funding levels once a budget is passed. During these automatic funding periods, government employees (including congressional staff) would face restrictions on travel, with limited exceptions for returning to Washington, D.C. or responding to national security events. The bill also establishes specific procedures for Congress to prioritize budget negotiations during these periods. This would affect the entire federal government and its operations during budget stalemates.

Maddy summarySRES 18 amends Senate rules to require that all legislative text (bills, resolutions, etc.) be publicly available electronically for a minimum review period before the Senate can consider it. The key provision sets a mandatory review period equal to either 2 minutes per page of the bill or 72 hours - whichever is longer - starting when the text is first made public. Senators must also self-certify they have read the legislation before voting on it. This rule change directly affects all Senators and Senate staff by altering the procedural timeline for reviewing and voting on legislation.

Maddy summaryThe Educational Choice for Children Act creates tax credits for individuals and corporations that contribute to scholarship organizations providing educational scholarships. Individuals can claim a credit up to 10% of their adjusted gross income or $5,000, while corporations can claim up to 5% of taxable income. Scholarships are available to students in households earning no more than 300% of the area median income and can be used for public or private school expenses, including religious schools. The bill establishes a $10 billion annual cap on total contributions with funds allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, and requires scholarship organizations to verify student income and distribute scholarships to multiple students. It also prohibits government control over scholarship organizations and schools, ensuring maximum freedom for these organizations.