Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution designates the week of May 10 through May 16, 2026, as "National Police Week" to honor law enforcement officers across the United States. The measure formally recognizes the service and sacrifices of federal, state, local, and tribal police officers, including those who have died in the line of duty during 2025 and early 2026. By invoking existing federal authority, the bill encourages the public and government agencies to observe this week by acknowledging the essential mission of police work and supporting officer safety. The resolution also expresses condolences to the families of officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice and reaffirms support for communities served by law enforcement.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution expresses the non-binding opinion that federal laws regarding medication abortion should rely on scientific evidence rather than political influence. It specifically calls for the FDA to maintain its approval of mifepristone, a drug proven safe and effective over 25 years, and to allow patients to access it through telemedicine or mail-order pharmacies. The measure highlights that current restrictions disproportionately harm marginalized communities, including people of color, low-income individuals, and those in rural areas. By stating these points, the resolution aims to encourage policymakers to ensure equitable and transparent access to abortion care based on medical consensus.

Maddy summaryThe Microbusiness Support Act creates a new direct loan program within the Small Business Administration to assist independently owned businesses with 10 or fewer full-time employees and annual revenues under $5 million. This legislation authorizes the agency to provide loans of up to $100,000 to eligible microbusinesses at an interest rate of 6 percent per annum, while also allowing the collection of fees to cover program costs. The bill requires the Administrator to establish specific terms for repayment and underwriting within 90 days of enactment and permits partnerships with third parties to help originate and service these loans.

Maddy summaryThe Small Business Wildfire Smoke Recovery Act amends the Small Business Act to formally include "smoke" as a recognized disaster type. This change directly affects small business owners who suffer financial losses due to wildfire smoke, allowing them to access federal disaster relief programs. By adding smoke to the list of covered disasters, the bill ensures that businesses impacted by air quality issues from wildfires can receive the same support as those affected by physical destruction.

Maddy summaryThe Advancing Water Reuse Act creates a new federal tax credit to encourage investment in water recycling infrastructure. This 30 percent credit applies to businesses and utilities that install, replace, or modify onsite water recycling systems in industrial, manufacturing, data center, or food processing facilities. Eligible projects also include those that replace freshwater with recycled municipal water or build new municipal water recycling systems. To qualify, the construction of the project must begin within ten years of the bill's enactment, and the credit is calculated based on the cost of tangible property placed in service during the taxable year.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution seeks to disapprove a rule from the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection that would have withdrawn a previous regulation regarding state laws and the Fair Credit Reporting Act. If passed, the resolution would prevent the Bureau from removing the existing rule that limits how federal law preempts state laws in consumer financial reporting. The measure directly affects the Bureau's regulatory authority and impacts how states and federal agencies interact over credit reporting standards. It uses a legislative veto mechanism to block the specific rule without creating new regulations of its own.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution seeks to disapprove a Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection rule that would have withdrawn a previous regulation on unlawful contract terms. The bill directly affects the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection by preventing it from removing the existing guidance on unenforceable contract language. If passed, the resolution would keep the original Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2024-03 in effect, maintaining the current standards for consumer financial contracts. The measure uses the Congressional Review Act process to formally reject the agency's proposed regulatory change.

Maddy summaryS 1555, the Made in America Manufacturing Finance Act of 2025, increases loan limits for qualifying small manufacturers under two federal programs. It defines a "small manufacturer" as a business primarily in U.S. manufacturing sectors 31-33 (like automotive or electronics) with all facilities located in the United States. The bill doubles the maximum loan amount under the Small Business Act's Section 7(a) from $3.75 million to $7.5 million for these manufacturers, and raises the Small Business Investment Act's limit from $5.5 million to $10 million. These changes directly affect U.S.-based small manufacturing businesses seeking expanded access to federal loans for operations and growth.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution expresses support for designating May 5, 2026, as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. The bill calls on the public and organizations to commemorate the victims and show solidarity with their families. It also recommends that the Department of Justice commission a new study to update statistics on the crisis, noting that the previous data is over a decade old.

Maddy summaryThe Advancing Menopause Care and Mid-Life Women’s Health Act directs the National Institutes of Health and the Department of Health and Human Services to expand research, education, and clinical training focused on menopause and mid-life women’s health. It authorizes funding to create Centers of Excellence, launch public awareness campaigns, and develop training programs for health care providers to better diagnose and treat menopausal symptoms. The bill also requires the government to collect data on health disparities and report progress annually to Congress, with a specific focus on improving care for women in rural and underserved areas.