Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto

Maddy summarySRES 392 is a Senate resolution designating November 16, 2025, as "National Warrior Call Day." It encourages all U.S. citizens to reach out to active-duty service members and veterans through phone calls or conversations to reduce isolation and connect them with support resources. The resolution specifically highlights the importance of peer-to-peer connections in addressing mental health challenges, citing veteran suicide statistics as context. As a symbolic measure (not a law), it does not create new programs but urges public engagement to support military personnel transitioning from service.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits Federal Reserve Board members, bank presidents, directors, and senior employees from holding other government positions appointed by the President (including on leave). It specifically bans dual appointments to prevent conflicts of interest between political roles and monetary policy decisions. The law requires clear separation between elected officials and Fed leadership by eliminating any overlap in appointments. This aims to strengthen the Federal Reserve's institutional independence, as emphasized in the bill's congressional findings.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires states to allow eligible voters to register or update their registration at polling places on election day or during early voting for federal elections. It mandates that states provide the necessary registration forms at all polling locations and ensures voters can cast a ballot immediately after registering. The law applies to all states (except those already without voter registration requirements for federal elections) and takes effect for the 2026 general election, with phased implementation for earlier elections. States must meet specific location requirements to comply before 2028, and can seek extensions for 2028-2030 elections by certifying impracticality.

Maddy summaryThis bill bans forced arbitration clauses in employment, consumer, antitrust, and civil rights disputes. It prohibits agreements that require individuals to resolve such disputes through private arbitration before any conflict arises, and also blocks waivers that prevent people from joining class or collective lawsuits. The law directly affects workers facing workplace issues, consumers with purchase disputes, and individuals alleging discrimination or civil rights violations. It ensures these cases can be handled in court rather than private arbitration, applying to disputes occurring after the law takes effect.

Maddy summaryS 2784, the Congressional Tribute to Constance Baker Motley Act of 2025, is a commemorative resolution honoring civil rights pioneer Constance Baker Motley. It authorizes the posthumous presentation of a Congressional gold medal to her son, Joel Motley III, and niece, Constance Royster, recognizing her historic role as the first African-American woman on the LDF legal team for *Brown v. Board of Education*, her service as a federal judge, and her civil rights advocacy. The bill directs the Treasury Secretary to design and strike the medal, with proceeds from bronze duplicates covering costs. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, as it solely serves to commemorate Motley's legacy.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 2773, the WAGER Act) removes an excise tax on sports betting wagers that comply with state laws or tribal gaming compacts. It directly affects sports betting operators and bettors in states where sports betting is legal, as well as tribal gaming operations with approved compacts. The key provision exempts wagers placed on sporting events from the tax, provided they are not prohibited under state law or tribal agreements. The change applies to wagers placed after the bill becomes law.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires advance funding for key tribal programs starting in fiscal year 2026. It mandates that new budget authority for specific accounts - like operations, education, health services, and construction at the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Indian Education, and Indian Health Service - must be approved in advance for the following year, not just the current year. The bill also requires annual reports by July 31 detailing resource sufficiency, workload estimates, and future funding needs, with tribes consulted on budget planning. This directly affects tribal programs and services funded through these agencies, aiming to prevent annual funding delays.

Maddy summaryS 2746, the "Produce Epstein Treasury Records Act," requires the U.S. Treasury Secretary to submit physical copies of financial transaction records related to Jeffrey Epstein and his associates within 30 days of the bill’s enactment. It mandates the Treasury to provide a list of financial institutions that filed these records, identify all individuals/entities involved in transactions with Epstein (including banks like JPMorgan and Deutsche Bank, and associates like Ghislaine Maxwell), and detail the total transaction value by institution. The bill also requires reports on Treasury investigations into financial institutions’ handling of Epstein-related accounts. These records and reports would be submitted to the Senate Committees on Finance and Banking. The legislation focuses on transparency around Epstein’s financial networks, not on legal outcomes.

Maddy summarySRES 374 is a non-binding Senate resolution expressing that Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. lacks the confidence of the Senate and American people to serve in his role. The resolution cites specific actions including the termination of $11 billion in public health funding, mass firings of scientists (notably eliminating 8 Offices of Minority Health), replacing all 17 members of the vaccine advisory committee (ACIP) with critics of vaccines, and dismantling programs supporting maternal health, disability services, and chronic disease research. It alleges these actions violated federal law, undermined scientific integrity, and endangered public health during a measles outbreak. The resolution calls for the Secretary’s removal but has no legal effect, as it is a symbolic statement of disapproval.

Maddy summaryThe West Bank Violence Prevention Act of 2025 imposes U.S. sanctions on foreign individuals or entities responsible for specific actions threatening peace in the West Bank. It targets those who commit violence against civilians, threaten violence to force relocation, destroy private property without consent, or engage in terrorism. Sanctions include freezing U.S. assets, banning visas, and restricting entry for designated individuals. Exceptions cover humanitarian aid (food, medicine, agricultural commodities) and activities required for U.S. intelligence or international obligations. The law requires regular reports to Congress on implementation and West Bank violence assessments.