Sen. Raphael G. Warnock

Maddy summaryS 2229, the United States Foreign Service Commemorative Coin Act, authorizes the minting of three commemorative coins to honor the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Foreign Service (established by the 1924 Rogers Act). It specifies $5 gold coins (max 50,000), $1 silver coins (max 400,000), and half-dollar coins (max 750,000) to be issued in 2029, featuring designs symbolizing U.S. diplomacy. A surcharge from each coin sale ($35 for gold, $10 for silver, $5 for half-dollar) will fund the Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training to preserve diplomatic history through oral histories and other programs. The coins are legal tender and will be sold at face value plus surcharge and production costs, with all funds going directly to support the Association's work.

Maddy summaryThis bill reauthorizes two existing federal diabetes programs through 2027. It provides $160 million annually for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 for the Special Diabetes Program for Type I Diabetes (serving people with Type I diabetes) and the Special Diabetes Program for Indians (serving Native American communities through Indian Health Services). A final $40 million is allocated for October-December 2027 for both programs, with all funds remaining available until expended. The bill extends current funding levels without changing program eligibility or structure.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the time for same-sex couples legally married before September 16, 2013, to file for tax refunds they missed because they filed separately instead of jointly. It applies to couples who filed individual returns for tax years ending before that date but could have filed joint returns if same-sex marriage recognition had been in effect. The bill extends the deadline for claiming refunds on those returns until the standard tax filing deadline for the year the bill becomes law. It specifically covers changes to marital status under tax law and does not affect other tax filings or claims.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates June 19, 2025, as "Juneteenth National Independence Day" to commemorate June 19, 1865 - the date Union troops in Galveston, Texas, delivered news of emancipation to enslaved people in the Southwest, months after the Civil War ended. It recognizes the historical significance of this date, when news of the end of slavery finally reached enslaved people in Texas. The resolution supports nationwide observance of Juneteenth to honor the emancipation of enslaved people and reflect on U.S. history. It does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges this date as part of the nation's heritage.

Maddy summaryThe Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025 (S 2150) prohibits state laws that impose unnecessary restrictions on abortion access before fetal viability. It directly affects patients seeking abortion care and health care providers (including clinics, hospitals, and medical professionals), banning requirements like mandatory in-person visits, location-based travel barriers, or restrictions on telemedicine that don’t apply to comparable medical procedures. The bill overrides conflicting state laws, requires courts to consider factors like cost and travel burden when evaluating restrictions, and establishes federal enforcement through lawsuits to stop violations. It focuses on ensuring access to abortion services without burdens that hinder care, while allowing post-viability abortions only when necessary to protect a patient’s life or health.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes tax rules to help intelligence community employees who relocate for work. It allows these employees (excluding military members) to deduct moving expenses and exclude relocation reimbursements from taxable income when moving due to a required assignment change. The key change modifies two sections of the tax code to treat intelligence community relocations similarly to other federal employee moves. This directly affects current or new intelligence community staff who must move for mission-critical assignments. The policy aims to reduce tax burdens when these employees relocate for work.

Maddy summaryS 2131, the Dads Matter Act of 2025, requires the Health and Human Services Secretary to launch a public awareness campaign within two years and issue state guidance within one year to improve father involvement in prenatal and postpartum care. The campaign will promote father engagement through public messaging, while the guidance will direct states to train healthcare providers (like OB-GYNs and hospitals) on supporting fathers’ roles during pregnancy and early childcare. Key provisions focus on increasing prenatal care attendance, reducing maternal health risks, improving breastfeeding success, and promoting father-infant bonding. This policy directly affects healthcare systems nationwide by changing provider practices to better include fathers in maternal and infant health support.

Maddy summaryS 2117, the Preventing Deep Fake Scams Act, establishes a federal Task Force to study deep fake threats in financial services. The Task Force, made up of key financial regulators (Treasury, Federal Reserve, FDIC, CFPB, and others), will report to Congress within one year on how banks and credit unions protect consumers from AI-driven fraud, define AI terms, identify risks, and recommend best practices and regulations. It does not create new laws but requires a detailed study of deep fake scams targeting voice banking and consumer data. The bill directly affects financial institutions, consumers, and regulators by mandating a formal review of AI security risks and solutions.

Maddy summaryThe SECURE Act creates a new pathway for certain foreign nationals to adjust to lawful permanent resident status without leaving the United States. It primarily affects individuals who have been continuously present in the U.S. for at least three years and qualify under Temporary Protected Status (TPS), including those who previously had TPS or were granted deferred enforced departure. The bill allows eligible applicants to apply for permanent residency, provides work authorization while applications are pending, and protects the confidentiality of application information. It also includes provisions for spouses and children of qualifying applicants to adjust their status, and requires new reporting for countries whose TPS designation is terminated. The law includes specific eligibility requirements related to criminal background checks and continuous physical presence.

Maddy summaryThe Countering Wrongful Detention Act of 2025 creates a new "State Sponsor of Unlawful or Wrongful Detention" designation for foreign countries that fail to release U.S. citizens within 30 days of notification or support such detentions. It requires air carriers to obtain passenger certification that they've reviewed State Department travel advisories for countries with "D" (wrongful detention risk) or "K" (criminal/terrorist threat) indicators before booking travel. The bill also establishes an Advisory Council composed of former detainees, family members, and experts to advise on hostage and wrongful detention policies. Additionally, it mandates regular congressional reports on potential designations, responses to detentions, and improvements to existing hostage response components.