Maddy summaryThe My Body, My Data Act of 2023 requires companies (called "regulated entities") that collect personal reproductive or sexual health information - such as health apps, clinics, or service providers - to minimize data collection to only what's necessary for the services individuals request. It grants individuals the right to access, correct, or delete their data, with companies required to provide clear privacy policies, respond to requests within 15 days, and avoid retaliation (like higher prices or denied services) for exercising these rights. The bill also prohibits companies from sharing such data without consent and mandates enforcement through the Federal Trade Commission and private lawsuits, with penalties up to $1,000 per violation. It excludes entities already covered by HIPAA health privacy rules but applies broadly to digital services handling sensitive health data.
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Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new 21-day administrative leave for active-duty service members to obtain reproductive care not provided at military medical facilities (such as abortions or fertility treatments like IVF), or to accompany a spouse or dependent receiving such care. It also authorizes travel and transportation allowances for this care, explicitly covering abortion and assisted reproductive technology. The bill prohibits additional requirements like mandatory counseling or chaplain consultations for requesting this leave, while prioritizing privacy for service members and their families. It defines "non-covered reproductive health care" to include specific procedures like egg retrieval, sperm processing, and in vitro fertilization, ensuring these are eligible for the new leave and travel benefits.
Maddy summaryThe Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act of 2023 establishes new domestic terrorism offices within the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, and Federal Bureau of Investigation to monitor, investigate, and prosecute domestic terrorism threats. The bill requires these agencies to submit regular reports tracking domestic terrorism incidents, with specific focus on White supremacist and neo-Nazi groups, including statistics on investigations, arrests, prosecutions, and weapons recoveries. It mandates training for law enforcement on domestic terrorism threats and creates a Domestic Terrorism Executive Committee to coordinate efforts across agencies. The new offices and requirements will sunset after 10 years.
Maddy summaryThis bill expands the use of 529 college savings plans to cover tuition and related expenses for specific aviation training programs. It allows students to use funds from these tax-advantaged accounts for qualified aviation maintenance courses (taught at FAA-approved schools under part 147 of federal regulations) and qualified commercial pilot courses (taught at FAA-approved flight schools under parts 61 or 141). The change directly affects students enrolled in these approved aviation programs by making 529 savings a viable funding source. The provision applies to distributions made after the bill's enactment date.
Maddy summaryThe CREST Act of 2023 establishes federal research, development, and pilot programs to advance carbon removal technologies that capture and store carbon dioxide from the atmosphere or oceans. It creates specific programs for biomass carbon removal (including algal systems), geological carbon mineralization, ocean-based carbon removal, and direct air capture technology manufacturing, with funding totaling millions of dollars annually for these initiatives. The bill also establishes a carbon removal purchasing pilot program where the Department of Energy would buy carbon removal services from eligible companies at set prices, requiring measurement, reporting, and verification of carbon removal activities. The legislation defines key terms related to carbon removal and sets requirements for the technologies and approaches that qualify for federal support.
Maddy summaryThis is a Senate resolution (SRES 205), not a law, that symbolically designates May 10, 2023, as "National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day." It expresses the Senate's support for raising awareness about mental health challenges in the AANHPI community, citing statistics like 24.5% of Asian adults receiving mental health services in 2021 and suicide being the leading cause of death for AANHPI youth aged 10-24. The resolution encourages federal and state agencies to improve mental health care access and reduce stigma for this community. It does not create new policies or funding, serving only as a symbolic recognition.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution (SRES 200) expresses support for designating April 30-May 6, 2023, as "National Small Business Week" to honor small businesses and entrepreneurs across the United States. It recognizes that small businesses (over 33 million nationwide supporting 62 million jobs) are vital to the U.S. economy and highlights their resilience. The resolution specifically calls for celebrating their contributions, acknowledging challenges they face, and supporting efforts to improve access for underserved small businesses. As a symbolic gesture - not a law - it does not create new policies or funding but formally recognizes small business impact.
Maddy summarySRES 194 designates May 5, 2023, as National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls. The resolution directly addresses the disproportionate violence faced by Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women by calling for public commemoration of victims and solidarity with affected families. It uses May 5 - the birthday of Hanna Harris, a Northern Cheyenne woman whose case is cited in the resolution - as the designated date for awareness efforts. As a Senate resolution, it serves as a symbolic recognition of this issue rather than creating new legal obligations.
Maddy summaryThis bill (S 1424) improves access to dental and vision care by requiring health plans to allow doctors of optometry, dental surgery, or dental medicine to charge enrollees up to their standard fees for services not covered by the plan (with exceptions for dental cleanings). It prohibits plans from restricting providers' choices of laboratories or suppliers for materials used in care. The bill also mandates annual state enforcement notifications and clarifies that state laws governing dental/vision plans take precedence over federal provisions. It directly affects health insurance plans offering limited dental/vision coverage, enrollees using these services, and dental/optometry providers.
Maddy summaryThe Energy Consumer Protection Act of 2023 strengthens enforcement against energy market violations by giving federal regulators new authority to prohibit companies from trading electricity or natural gas. It directly affects energy companies that violate rules on price reporting or market practices, such as submitting false data about natural gas prices or engaging in prohibited transactions. Key provisions allow the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to block violators from buying, selling, or trading electricity, natural gas, or related services - temporarily or permanently - after violations of specific sections (e.g., sections 221/222 for electricity, sections 4A/4B for natural gas). The bill focuses on preventing market manipulation by imposing direct consequences for false reporting or prohibited conduct, without changing consumer protections or pricing structures.