Sen. Mazie K. Hirono

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates April 2026 as National Native Plant Month to raise awareness about the importance of indigenous plant species in the United States. The bill directly affects environmental advocates, land managers, and the general public by encouraging recognition of native plants' ecological benefits, such as supporting wildlife habitats and improving soil and water quality. It formally acknowledges that native plants are better adapted to local conditions and play a critical role in ecosystem resilience compared to non-native species. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to highlight the value of preserving native plant diversity.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution expresses support for International Transgender Day of Visibility, a day established to honor the transgender community and raise awareness about the discrimination and violence they face. It encourages Americans to observe the day with ceremonies and programs while celebrating the accomplishments and leadership of transgender individuals in politics, media, and society. The resolution acknowledges historical contributions of Indigenous Two-Spirit people and notes recent legislative efforts targeting transgender rights in areas like education, healthcare, and public accommodations. This non-binding measure does not create new laws or funding but serves as an official statement of congressional recognition and encouragement.

Maddy summaryThis bill seeks to overturn a Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection rule that would have removed protections against unfair billing and collection practices for student loan debts discharged in bankruptcy. If enacted, it would prevent the agency from withdrawing the 2023 guidelines that established these consumer safeguards. The measure directly affects the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection and would keep the original regulations in place rather than allowing their removal. It uses the Congressional Review Act process to formally disapprove the agency's action and nullify the rule.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new annual wealth tax on individuals with net assets exceeding $50 million, effective in 2027, targeting ultra-wealthy taxpayers by taxing the total value of their taxable assets rather than income. The tax uses a tiered structure with a 0% bracket up to $50 million, a 2% rate between $50 million and $1 billion, and a 3% or 6% rate on assets above $1 billion, with the higher rate applying if a universal health insurance program is enacted. It includes special rules for married couples filing jointly, trusts, and non-resident aliens, while also adding stricter information reporting requirements and increased IRS funding for enforcement.

Maddy summaryThe Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act of 2026 aims to update and improve federal housing programs for Indian tribes, tribally designated housing entities, and Native Hawaiian communities. The bill streamlines environmental reviews, increases flexibility for these entities in managing housing funds, and raises income limits for certain homeownership assistance. It also establishes new pilot programs to address homelessness among Native Americans

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution formally recognizes Congress's duty to protect the rights and economic security of working women in the United States. It highlights concerns about wage gaps, workplace discrimination, and recent policy changes that the bill's sponsors claim have disproportionately harmed women in the workforce. The document calls for federal action to ensure equal pay, workplace safety, access to healthcare, and the right to unionize, while affirming the importance of women's contributions to the economy. As a non-binding statement of principle, it does not create new laws but serves to express congressional intent and guide future legislative priorities.

Maddy summarySJRES 103 is a congressional disapproval resolution targeting a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rule on reproductive health services for veterans. The resolution, if passed, would block the VA rule from taking effect by invoking the Congressional Review Act (Chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S. Code), meaning the rule published in the Federal Register (December 31, 2025) would have no legal force. This directly affects the VA’s ability to implement new guidelines for reproductive health services at its facilities, preserving existing policies instead. The resolution does not create new policy but halts a specific administrative rule.

Maddy summaryThis resolution expresses support for designating the week of April 6 through April 10, 2026, as National Assistant Principals Week. It directly affects assistant principals in U.S. schools by formally recognizing their contributions to student success and school leadership. The bill honors the work of assistant principals who manage daily school operations, support teachers, maintain safe environments, and help ensure high-quality education for all students. It encourages communities to observe the week with ceremonies and activities that raise awareness about the important role assistant principals play in education.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally welcomes Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae's upcoming visit to the United States and reaffirms the importance of the U.S.-Japan alliance. The document highlights various bilateral agreements and cooperation efforts in defense, trade, and security between the two nations. It specifically recognizes Japan's commitment to defense spending goals and the alliance's role in regional stability. The resolution serves as a diplomatic statement rather than creating new legal obligations or policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill, titled the No Bailout for Crypto Act, prohibits the U.S. government from providing financial assistance to companies and systems involved in digital asset activities to prevent their failure or bankruptcy. It specifically bars Federal agencies from using emergency liquidity facilities, the Exchange Stabilization Fund, or other taxpayer resources to support digital asset intermediaries, decentralized finance protocols, or regulated financial service providers operating in the digital asset space. The legislation aims to establish a clear rule that digital asset market participants cannot receive taxpayer-funded bailouts, while maintaining the Federal Reserve's existing authority to lend to traditional depository institutions.