Sen. Ron Wyden

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to extend the funding period for the Columbia River Basin Restoration program from 2020-2021 to 2026-2030. It directly affects the federal program responsible for managing cleanup efforts in the Columbia River Basin. The key change updates the timeframe for allocating funds toward river restoration projects, without altering the program's scope or requirements.

Maddy summaryS 2383, the CANADA Act, exempts small businesses from import duties imposed under a national emergency declaration (Executive Order 14193, as amended). Specifically, it removes duties on goods imported by or for small business concerns, as defined in the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632). This applies to the emergency declared on February 1, 2025, covering duties from the referenced executive orders. The bill directly affects small businesses importing goods during this specific emergency period by reducing their import costs.

Maddy summaryS 2377, the EACH Act of 2025, requires all federal health programs - including Medicaid, Medicare, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and the Indian Health Service - to cover abortion services without restrictions based on income or insurance type. It repeals the Hyde Amendment (Section 1303 of the ACA), which previously barred federal funds from covering most abortions, and prohibits state or private insurance plans from restricting abortion coverage. This directly affects millions enrolled in federal health programs, particularly low-income individuals, women of color, and young people, who face barriers to abortion access under current laws. The bill mandates that all federally funded health programs provide comprehensive abortion coverage as a standard benefit.

Maddy summaryThis bill restricts federal law enforcement's use during protests by requiring officers to visibly display their agency and name or rank during crowd control, riot control, or arrests at demonstrations. It limits federal involvement to Federal property or immediate adjacent areas (sidewalks/public streets), with exceptions for written state/local requests or when the Insurrection Act is invoked. The bill also prohibits unmarked vehicles for civilian arrests and mandates public websites publish deployment details within 24 hours, including locations of detained individuals. It makes arrests unlawful if officers violate these identification or location rules. The bill directly affects federal law enforcement officers and military personnel responding to public demonstrations.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to keep all personal information from DACA applications confidential. It prohibits sharing this data with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), or state/local law enforcement for any purpose other than administering the DACA program. Limited exceptions allow sharing only to prevent fraud, address specific national security threats, or investigate felonies unrelated to immigration status. The law directly protects DACA applicants and recipients by preventing their personal details from being used against them by law enforcement.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a federal grant program to help schools recruit and retain paraprofessionals - school support staff like teaching assistants - who work directly with students but lack full teaching credentials. It allocates funds to states based on prior Title I education funding, requiring states to prioritize schools serving high numbers of low-income students or designated "high-need" schools. Funds can be used for mentoring programs, professional development, credentialing (like special education or English learner certificates), and wage increases or bonuses for paraprofessionals. The program mandates annual reporting on wage baselines, paraprofessional numbers, and how funds were used to address shortages.

Maddy summaryThis Senate concurrent resolution (SCONRES 18) expresses Congress's view that Trump administration policies - such as expanding fossil fuel extraction, blocking renewable energy, and suppressing climate science - create a health and safety emergency disproportionately harming children. It specifically criticizes executive orders that increase greenhouse gas emissions, weaken environmental protections, and restrict access to climate data, citing scientific evidence linking these actions to worsened air quality, extreme weather impacts, and long-term health risks for children. The resolution demands the administration reverse these policies, restore the EPA’s mission, and publicly republish climate science data. As a symbolic congressional statement, it does not change law but aims to highlight the disproportionate impact on children’s fundamental rights and health.

Maddy summarySRES 323 is a non-binding Senate resolution urging the U.S. President to lead global efforts to halt and reverse the nuclear arms race. It calls for specific actions including negotiating verifiable reductions with nuclear-armed nations (like Russia and China), ending the U.S. "hair-trigger alert" posture, halting development of new nuclear weapons, and protecting communities affected by nuclear activities. The resolution directly affects U.S. foreign policy direction and nuclear strategy, targeting the President’s authority to direct nuclear policy. It emphasizes concrete steps - such as ending Cold War-era nuclear postures and modernization plans - to reduce risks and costs, without advocating for specific outcomes.

Maddy summaryS 2298, the Asunción Valdivia Heat Illness, Injury, and Fatality Prevention Act of 2025, requires employers to prevent heat-related harm to workers. It mandates the Secretary of Labor to create binding standards within one year of enactment, including requirements for employers to provide cool water, scheduled rest breaks, shade, heat illness training, and engineering controls (like ventilation) to reduce heat exposure. These standards directly affect workers in high-heat occupations (e.g., construction, agriculture) and their employers, who must implement specific protective measures like hydration plans, cooling equipment, and supervisor training on recognizing heat illness symptoms. The bill also includes whistleblower protections for workers reporting safety violations and requires ongoing data collection to assess the standards' effectiveness.

Maddy summaryThis bill restricts donations to presidential libraries and centers by prohibiting contributions from certain categories of donors, including registered lobbyists, foreign nationals, federal contractors, and individuals seeking pardons, during a president's term and for two years after leaving office. It also sets a $10,000 annual limit on individual donations (adjusted for inflation) and requires libraries to report all donations over $200, including donor details, to the National Archives. Donations must be reported quarterly, with reports published online for public access. The bill aims to increase transparency and prevent potential conflicts of interest in fundraising for these institutions.