Sen. Thomas R. Carper

Maddy summaryThe Connected MOM Act (S 712) requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to report to Congress within 18 months on Medicaid coverage barriers for remote health monitoring devices - such as blood pressure cuffs and pulse oximeters - used by pregnant and postpartum women. This report will identify limitations in coverage and their impact on maternal and child health outcomes under State Medicaid programs. Six months after the report, the Secretary must update State Medicaid resources (like telehealth toolkits) to align with the report’s recommendations. The bill directly affects pregnant and postpartum women enrolled in Medicaid and State Medicaid programs by addressing coverage gaps for these devices.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the U.S. Mint to produce three commemorative coins honoring Roberto Clemente: $5 gold, $1 silver, and half-dollar clad coins, with specified quantities (50,000 gold, 400,000 silver, 750,000 half-dollars). The coins must feature Clemente’s image and include inscriptions like "Roberto Clemente" and "2027," with surcharges ($35, $10, and $5 per coin respectively) funding the Roberto Clemente Foundation for youth sports, education, and disaster relief. All coins must be sold between January 1, 2027, and December 31, 2027, at face value plus surcharge, with the foundation audited for fund use. The legislation affects no citizens or policies - it solely creates a commemorative coin program.

Maddy summaryS 2492, the "Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act," requires the Social Security Administration to share death records with the federal "Do Not Pay" system by December 2026. This system will then compare these records against government payment databases to prevent ongoing payments to deceased individuals. The bill amends existing law to create a formal coordination mechanism between Social Security and the Do Not Pay system, using existing federal data-sharing processes. It directly affects federal and state agencies that process benefit payments, aiming to stop improper payments to people who have died. The changes take effect on December 28, 2026.

Maddy summaryS. 2274 designates the U.S. Postal Service facility at 112 Wyoming Street in Shoshoni, Wyoming, as the "Dessie A. Bebout Post Office." The bill updates all official federal references - such as laws, maps, and documents - to use this new name for the building. This is a commemorative measure honoring Dessie A. Bebout by naming the local post office after her.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SRES 902) honoring the late Senator Timothy Peter Johnson of South Dakota, who died after a long career in public service. The resolution expresses the Senate's "profound sorrow" over his death, directs the Secretary of the Senate to share the resolution with the House and send a copy to his family, and calls for the Senate to adjourn in his memory. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, as it is purely a formal expression of respect for a former senator. The resolution commemorates his decades of service, including his time as Chairman of the Banking Committee and his return to work after a serious health setback.

Maddy summarySRES 861 is a symbolic Senate resolution designating September 2024 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month" to educate the public. It directly affects communities impacted by sickle cell disease (SCD), which disproportionately affects Black and African American individuals (affecting ~100,000 people in the U.S. and 1 in 365 Black newborns). The resolution encourages nationwide programs during this month to raise awareness about SCD, emphasizing the need for research, early detection, effective treatments, and preventative care for complications. It does not create new laws or allocate funds but formally supports existing efforts to address SCD through public education.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act to improve credit monitoring protections for military families. It updates definitions to clarify that "uniformed services member consumer" includes active military members, their spouses, and dependent children aged 18 or older. The Federal Trade Commission must issue rules implementing these changes within one year, with the new definitions taking effect one year after those rules are finalized. The bill directly affects service members and their eligible family members by ensuring credit reporting systems recognize their specific status.

Maddy summarySRES 892 designates the week beginning October 13, 2024, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week" through a symbolic Senate resolution. It recognizes the National Wildlife Refuge System's role in conserving habitats, protecting species (including over 380 threatened or endangered species), and supporting recreation and local economies. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but formally acknowledges the system's conservation work, recreational opportunities, and economic contributions, such as generating $3.2 billion annually for local communities. This is a ceremonial designation, not a policy change, aimed at raising public awareness.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a pilot program to test whether non-asset-based and asset-based third-party logistics providers can join the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) program. The pilot would allow up to 10 non-asset-based providers (who arrange international freight and are DOT-licensed) and up to 10 asset-based providers (who manage their own warehousing resources) to participate. The program must run for at least one year but no more than five years, after which the Secretary of Homeland Security must submit a report on findings to Congress. The bill also requires a separate report from the Comptroller General assessing CTPAT's overall effectiveness in preventing security incidents in the cargo supply chain. This legislation does not authorize additional funding for implementation.

Maddy summarySRES 888 is a ceremonial Senate resolution honoring the late James Ralph Sasser, a former U.S. Senator from Tennessee (served 1976-1993). It formally expresses the Senate’s "profound sorrow" over his death and requests the Secretary of the Senate transmit the resolution to his family. The resolution has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or entities - it is solely a commemorative gesture. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new laws or alter existing policies.