Sen. Ted Cruz

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals the Corporate Transparency Act and related provisions from the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act, which required certain businesses to report beneficial ownership information to the Treasury Department. It directly affects businesses subject to these reporting requirements, removing a federal mandate for them to disclose ownership details. Key provisions include eliminating the Corporate Transparency Act itself and making technical changes to Title 31 of the U.S. Code and the Anti-Money Laundering Act to remove references to the repealed provisions. The bill focuses solely on reversing specific reporting obligations, not on creating new rules or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 4302, "No HAMAS Act") suspends eligibility for federal student financial aid (grants, loans, work assistance) under the Higher Education Act of 1965 for students convicted of specific protest-related offenses at colleges. It directly affects students convicted under federal or state law for trespassing, damaging campus property, or participating in unlawful assemblies/riots during protests at higher education institutions. The key provision denies all Title IV financial aid to these individuals for aid provided on or after July 1, 2025. The bill amends Section 484 of the Higher Education Act to add this restriction, targeting conduct occurring during campus protests.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends two existing laws to prevent U.S. funding for United Nations agencies that grant Palestine any status, rights, or privileges beyond its current observer status. It directly affects U.S. foreign aid decisions by requiring the State Department to withhold funds from UN bodies that elevate Palestine's standing. The key mechanism replaces "full membership" with "any status, rights, or privileges beyond observer status" in two funding provisions. The bill explicitly excludes Taiwan from these restrictions. (Procedural bill; 4 sentences)

Maddy summaryThe SAVE Act requires voters to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. It defines acceptable proof as documents like U.S. passports, birth certificates, military IDs, or government-issued IDs showing U.S. birth. States must verify citizenship through these documents or use government databases like the Department of Homeland Security's SAVE system. The bill establishes processes for voters without required documentation to submit affidavits under penalty of perjury. It aims to ensure only U.S. citizens can register to vote in federal elections.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution (SRES 357) recognizes the Alliance for Development in Democracy (ADD), formed by the Dominican Republic, Panama, Costa Rica, and Ecuador, and urges the U.S. President to deepen economic and security partnerships with these countries. It specifically calls for prioritizing engagement on regional trade expansion, supply chain resilience, and collaborative efforts to manage migration flows, counter corruption, and strengthen democratic institutions. The resolution does not create new laws but formally recommends U.S. policy actions to align with the ADD’s goals of promoting democratic governance and countering external influences in the Western Hemisphere.

Maddy summarySRES 673 is a commemorative Senate resolution honoring the late David Hampton Pryor, who served as a U.S. Senator for Arkansas from 1978 to 1997. The resolution expresses the Senate’s "profound sorrow" at his death and directs the Secretary of the Senate to share the resolution with the House and deliver a copy to his family. It does not create new laws or policies - it is purely ceremonial, recognizing Pryor’s career as a legislator, governor, and public servant. The resolution concludes with the Senate adjourning as a mark of respect for his legacy.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SRES 668) is a ceremonial Senate measure honoring the late Senator Daniel Robert "Bob" Graham of Florida, who died on November 9, 2023. It formally expresses the Senate's "profound sorrow" over his death and directs the Secretary of the Senate to share the resolution with the House of Representatives and deliver a copy to his family. The resolution commemorates Graham's career as a Florida senator (1987-2005), governor (1979-1987), and his work on the 9/11 intelligence inquiry, but does not create any new laws or affect constituents. As a commemorative resolution, it serves solely to memorialize his service.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative Senate resolution (SRES 669), not a law. It designates October 10, 2024, as "American Girls in Sports Day" to recognize the impact of women in sports and support for Title IX protections. The resolution calls on sports organizations to protect biological women and girls in competition, referencing claims about biological differences and displacement in championships. As a symbolic resolution, it has no legal effect and does not change existing policies or laws.

Maddy summarySRES 671 is a ceremonial Senate resolution supporting the designation of April 28-May 4, 2024, as "National Small Business Week." It honors small businesses and entrepreneurs across the U.S. for their economic contributions, noting they support over 62 million jobs through 33 million businesses. The resolution expresses the Senate's recognition of small businesses' resilience and role in strengthening local economies. As a symbolic gesture with no new policies or funding, it does not impose requirements or directly affect specific entities.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits federal student loan forgiveness for individuals convicted of crimes related to protests at colleges or universities. Specifically, it blocks loan forgiveness under the Higher Education Act or other Department of Education programs for people convicted of offenses under federal or state law tied to protest conduct at higher education institutions. It applies to federal student loans (including those under the Higher Education Act and Health Education Assistance Loans) but does not affect repayment requirements. The policy directly targets loan forgiveness eligibility, not loan repayment, for those convicted of protest-related offenses.