Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the Department of Defense from reclassifying or renaming ongoing military contingency operations if troops are still engaged in hostilities against the same enemy, even during ceasefires or diplomatic negotiations. It requires that casualty records and statistics remain permanently attributed to the original operation, preventing administrative changes from obscuring the human cost of war or resetting cumulative counts. Additionally, the legislation ensures that service members and civilian employees retain eligibility for deployment-related benefits, awards, and leave based on the original operation designation rather than any subsequent administrative redesignation. The bill also mandates the immediate restoration of casualty records and benefits for personnel involved in operations against Iran since February 28, 2026, and requires written notice to affected families and individuals regarding these restorations.
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Maddy summaryThe READ Act aims to improve student literacy by directing federal funding toward evidence-based reading instruction known as the science of reading, which explicitly teaches phonics and decoding while prohibiting the use of the three-cueing model. Under this bill, the U.S. Department of Education would distribute grants to states, with a specific focus on those performing in the lowest tier of reading assessments, to implement statewide policies, update teacher training standards, and provide universal early literacy screenings for all students before third grade. The legislation also requires schools to notify parents when a student is identified as at risk for reading difficulties and mandates that these notifications be provided in the family's primary language. Additionally, the act allocates funds to support high-quality instructional materials, literacy coaching for teachers, and interventions like tutoring for struggling readers, while ensuring that federal money supplements rather than replaces local education spending.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a pilot program within U.S. Customs and Border Protection to adopt dogs from local animal shelters and train them as support dogs for the agency's existing canine program. The program would be managed by the Secretary of Homeland Security and must begin within 60 days of the bill's enactment. The pilot program is designed to run for three years before it ends. This legislation focuses on creating a structured process for integrating shelter dogs into federal service roles rather than changing broader immigration or border enforcement policies.
Maddy summaryThis bill requests the Office of Management and Budget to add a new occupational code for "direct support professionals" within the federal Standard Occupational Classification system. It directly affects how the government tracks and analyzes data on this workforce, which supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in daily living, community inclusion, and independence. The key provision requires revising the classification system to recognize these workers as a distinct category - different from home health aides - addressing high turnover rates (39% nationally) that disrupt care. The bill does not create new programs or funding, solely aiming to improve data collection for workforce planning.
Maddy summaryThe MORE American Fuel Act of 2026 amends the Atomic Energy Act to allow companies to begin constructing uranium enrichment facilities before the Nuclear Regulatory Commission issues an operating license, provided the application has been officially accepted and all federal laws are followed. This change shifts the licensing process from requiring approval before construction starts to a model where construction can proceed at the applicant's own financial risk while the regulatory review is still pending. To ensure local awareness, the bill mandates that applicants notify state governors, local government officials, and nearby tribal leaders at least 15 days before starting construction. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is required to update its regulations within 180 days of the act's passage to reflect these new procedures, while retaining full authority to deny licenses if safety or operational standards are not met.
Maddy summaryThe RISE Act amends the Higher Education Act to improve support for college students with disabilities. It requires institutions to accept multiple forms of documentation (like high school IEPs or 504 plans) to verify disability status and mandates transparent, accessible processes for determining accommodation eligibility. Colleges must also report specific disability-related data to federal databases, including the number of students receiving accommodations and degree completions. Additionally, the bill authorizes $10 million annually (2027-2031) for a national center providing technical support to students with disabilities, without altering existing ADA definitions or rights.
Maddy summaryThe Kids Online Safety Act (S 1748) requires major social media platforms, online video games, and other "covered platforms" to implement specific safety features for minors (under 17). These features include default privacy settings that limit harmful design features like infinite scrolling and auto-play, parental controls for managing minors' accounts, and restrictions on advertising illegal products to minors. The bill also mandates annual transparency reports about how platforms are used by minors and requires platforms to provide clear notices about their content algorithms. It creates a Kids Online Safety Council to advise Congress on online safety issues for children. The law applies to platforms with more than 10 million monthly users in the U.S. and takes effect 18 months after enactment.
Maddy summaryThe College Transparency Act establishes a federal data system to collect and analyze student-level information about college enrollment, costs, completion rates, and post-graduation outcomes. The National Center for Education Statistics must develop this system within 4 years, collecting data on student demographics, program of study, financial aid, and earnings while prohibiting sensitive information like health data or citizenship status. The system will provide public, aggregated data through an online tool that allows students and families to compare institutions and make informed education decisions. The bill repeals a previous prohibition on such a data system and amends requirements for colleges to submit data, aiming to reduce reporting burdens while improving transparency. It includes privacy protections, an advisory committee with diverse representation, and prohibits using the data for federal rankings or to limit student services.
Maddy summaryThis resolution designates August 1, 2026, as Gold Star Children's Day to honor the sacrifices and hardships faced by children of fallen members of the U.S. Armed Forces. The bill does not create new laws or change government operations; instead, it serves as a formal expression of gratitude from the Senate and encourages the public to observe this day in support of these families. By establishing this specific date, the measure aims to raise awareness about the legacy carried by children who lost a parent in military service.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new visa category that allows U.S. states to sponsor foreign nationals to come to the United States temporarily to work, invest capital, or contribute to local economic development. Under this program, a state must first get approval from the federal government to run its own specific rules regarding how these workers are employed and where they live, which can last for up to three years. The legislation requires these sponsored workers to pass background checks, pay bonds if their state chooses, and strictly adhere to the sponsoring state's regulations, with federal penalties including revocation of work authorization and removal for violations. Additionally, the bill includes provisions that generally exclude these workers from receiving federal means-tested benefits and establishes a system where states can adjust their future visa quotas based on how well they comply with program requirements.