Sen. Tammy Baldwin

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally recognizes June 2026 as LGBTQ Pride Month to honor the history, contributions, and ongoing struggles of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals in the United States. The document outlines the community's achievements in civil rights and public service while highlighting persistent challenges such as discrimination in employment and housing, as well as hate crimes. It also acknowledges the global context of LGBTQ rights, noting both international progress and the persecution faced by individuals in various countries. Ultimately, the resolution expresses support for equal treatment and encourages the public to use the month to learn about and celebrate the LGBTQ community.

Maddy summaryThe Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal Act authorizes Congress to award a gold medal to individuals who fought for or with the United States in the Pacific theater during World War II and were taken as prisoners of war. This recognition specifically honors those who participated in the defense of Bataan and Corregidor, including Filipino soldiers and civilians who served alongside American forces, as well as nurses and other personnel who endured the Bataan Death March and subsequent imprisonment. The bill directs the Secretary of the Treasury to design and strike the medal, which will be presented to the Smithsonian Institution for display, while also permitting the sale of bronze duplicates to cover production costs.

Maddy summaryThe EBOLA Act directs the President to rejoin the World Health Organization within 30 days and immediately collaborate with the agency to address the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Central and Eastern Africa. This legislation authorizes funding to cover the financial obligations required to restore U.S. membership and to support global response efforts aimed at preventing the virus from spreading internationally. The bill is based on the finding that infectious disease outbreaks pose significant threats to national security and public health, and that participation in the WHO is essential for effective disease monitoring and coordination.

Maddy summaryThe Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act of 2026 authorizes $350 million over five years to provide grants to nonprofit organizations for covering travel and practical support costs associated with accessing abortion services. These funds can be used for round-trip transportation, lodging, meals, childcare, translation services, and other logistical needs, but they explicitly cannot pay for the abortion procedure itself. The legislation prioritizes grants for groups serving people in states with abortion bans or those traveling across state lines and requires that recipients do not discourage individuals from seeking abortions. Additionally, the bill includes provisions to prevent federal agencies from cooperating with anti-abortion legal proceedings and mandates annual reporting to Congress without revealing individual identities.

Maddy summaryThe Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act aims to combat unpaid wages by strengthening penalties, improving worker protections, and funding community enforcement efforts. It directly affects employers who may underpay workers and employees who face wage theft, particularly low-wage workers, immigrants, and minorities. Key provisions require employers to provide detailed pay stubs and final payments within 14 days of termination, while also granting workers the right to full compensation as agreed in employment contracts. The bill increases civil fines and criminal penalties for violations, extends the time limit for filing wage claims, and establishes a grant program to support partnerships between the Department of Labor and community organizations.

Maddy summaryThe MOMMIES Act expands Medicaid and CHIP coverage for low-income pregnant individuals by extending postpartum benefits from 60 days to one year and mandating full coverage of oral health services during this period. To support these changes, the bill includes a maintenance of effort provision that prevents states from reducing eligibility standards or benefit levels for pregnant individuals until 2027, alongside a 100 percent federal funding match for states that increase spending on this population. A major component is a five-year demonstration project that provides grants to states to implement maternity care home models, which coordinate comprehensive medical and social support services like housing assistance and mental health care to improve birth equity and outcomes. The legislation also requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to issue guidance on covering doula services and directs the Government Accountability Office to study the use of telehealth and gaps in coverage for pregnant and postpartum people.

Maddy summaryThe Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act prohibits states and their officials from restricting or penalizing health care providers who offer reproductive health services that are legal in the state where they are performed. This includes banning laws that stop doctors, nurses, pharmacists, or their staff from providing abortion, contraception, or other reproductive care, as well as preventing the denial of professional liability insurance based on these services. The bill establishes a private right of action allowing providers to sue in federal court to challenge such restrictions and mandates that the federal government cannot use funds to support legal cases against providers acting within state law. Additionally, the legislation appropriates $80 million in grants to support legal defense funds for providers facing lawsuits and to improve physical and cybersecurity measures at health care facilities.

Maddy summaryThe Reproductive Health Care Training Act of 2026 directs the Health Resources and Services Administration to create a grant program that funds medical schools and health centers to expand abortion care training for students and clinicians. These funds are specifically designated for states where such comprehensive training is legally permitted, with a priority given to institutions serving minority populations or those training providers for medically underserved communities. The bill outlines how the money can be used to develop clinical curricula, support telehealth practices, offer scholarships, and build partnerships to improve access to abortion services. Additionally, the legislation requires recipients to submit annual reports on program performance while ensuring federal funds supplement rather than replace existing state or private funding.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted. The resolution specifies that it shall not be construed to prevent the United States from defending against an attack on the United States or its personnel or facilities in other nations.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution celebrates the history and achievements of Title IX, a 1972 law that prohibits sex discrimination in any federally funded education program. It highlights the progress made in areas such as athletic opportunities, graduation rates, and access to nontraditional fields of study for women and girls. The document also calls on the executive branch to protect students from discrimination based on sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity, while condemning efforts to use the law to harm transgender or nonbinary students.