Sen. Tim Sheehy

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors the life and legacy of John Seymour, a late U.S. Senator from California, by formally acknowledging his public service and contributions. The document details his career highlights, including his roles as Mayor of Anaheim, his work in securing the relocation of the Los Angeles Rams, and his legislative achievements such as passing a major transportation bill. It also lists his committee assignments and advocacy for issues like special education, women's rights, and environmental protection. Finally, the resolution requests that the Senate Secretary communicate this tribute to the House of Representatives and send a copy to Seymour's family.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution designates the week of May 10 through May 16, 2026, as "National Police Week" to honor law enforcement officers across the United States. The measure formally recognizes the service and sacrifices of federal, state, local, and tribal police officers, including those who have died in the line of duty during 2025 and early 2026. By invoking existing federal authority, the bill encourages the public and government agencies to observe this week by acknowledging the essential mission of police work and supporting officer safety. The resolution also expresses condolences to the families of officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice and reaffirms support for communities served by law enforcement.

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the BOOT Sharia Law Act, amends U.S. immigration laws to bar individuals from obtaining asylum, refugee status, or permanent residency if they support Sharia law or protest against the U.S. Constitution. It specifically excludes from refugee protections anyone who uses force or coercion to enforce Islamic values, promote conversions to Islam, or establish Islam as a state religion. The legislation also allows for the removal of permanent resident status for those who demonstrate support for designated terrorist groups or oppose American government principles.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution expresses support for designating May 5, 2026, as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. The bill calls on the public and organizations to commemorate the victims and show solidarity with their families. It also recommends that the Department of Justice commission a new study to update statistics on the crisis, noting that the previous data is over a decade old.

Maddy summaryThe Biodefense Diplomacy Enhancement Act directs the U.S. Secretary of State to strengthen international cooperation on biodefense, biosecurity, and biotechnology with allies and partners. Key provisions require the development of specific strategies to improve NATO's biological threat response capabilities and to expand collaboration with non-NATO allies on safety standards and export controls for dual-use biotechnology. The bill also mandates the creation of a report and congressional briefings within 270 and 90 days of enactment, respectively, to outline these strategic plans and address global developments in biological security.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors the life and legacy of Dirk Kempthorne, a former U.S. Senator, Governor of Idaho, and Secretary of the Interior. It formally acknowledges his public service across various roles, including his work on environmental conservation, veterans' support, and economic development in Idaho. The Senate expresses its sorrow over his death and directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to his family. Additionally, the Senate stands in adjournment as a final mark of respect to his memory.

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2026 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to increase the amounts payable for wartime disability compensation, additional compensation for dependents, the clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans, and dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses and children. Specifically, the VA must increase the amounts by the same percentage as the cost-of-living increase in benefits for Social Security recipients that is effective on December 1, 2026. The act requires the VA to publish the amounts payable, as increased, in the Federal Register. The VA is authorized to make a similar adjustment to the rates of disability compensation payable to persons who have not received compensation for service-connected disability or death.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows hydropower project license holders to request up to 6 additional years to begin construction on projects that received licenses before March 13, 2020. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) may grant extensions in two-year increments, but the total extension cannot exceed six years. For licenses expiring after December 31, 2023, FERC can reinstate them to immediately apply the extension.

Maddy summaryThe Maverick Act authorizes the transfer of three surplus F-14D Tomcat aircraft from the U.S. Navy to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center Commission in Huntsville, Alabama. The transfer is made at no cost to the government through a conditional deed of gift, with the Navy providing existing maintenance manuals and spare parts sufficient to make one aircraft flyable or suitable for static display. The agreement includes conditions requiring the Commission to maintain the aircraft according to Federal Aviation Administration standards, obtain approval before transferring ownership, and comply with federal and state laws regarding arms control and export regulations. If the Commission fails to meet these conditions, ownership of the aircraft reverts to the United States. The Navy is not responsible for repairing the aircraft before transfer, nor is it liable for any injuries or damages resulting from the aircraft's future use.

Maddy summaryThis resolution expresses the sense of Congress that retrospective and politically motivated accusations of war crimes against special operations forces from allied nations like the United Kingdom and Australia undermine military trust and alliance cohesion. It urges the executive branch to ensure that any investigations into alleged misconduct by these foreign troops are conducted impartially without being influenced by domestic political pressures. The bill emphasizes that applying new legal interpretations to past actions erodes legal certainty and discourages future cooperation, while simultaneously affirming the value of the sacrifices made by allied servicemembers. Ultimately, the measure seeks to protect the integrity of military partnerships by discouraging the use of war crimes allegations as tools for partisan gain.