Sen. Mike Crapo

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the U.S. Treasury to mint and sell commemorative coins honoring the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted by the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. It specifies three coin types: $5 gold coins (max 100,000), $1 silver coins (max 500,000), and half-dollar coins (max 750,000), all with designs reflecting soccer and the World Cup. A surcharge is added to each coin sale ($35 for $5 coins, $10 for $1 coins, $5 for half-dollars), with all surcharge revenue going directly to FWC2026 US, Inc. to fund U.S. soccer programs, particularly youth initiatives and underserved communities. The coins may only be sold during 2026 and must cover all costs to avoid government expense.

Maddy summaryThe Mass Timber Federal Buildings Act of 2024 requires federal agencies to prioritize using U.S.-made mass timber (an innovative wood product) in public building construction, including military installations. It mandates that such wood must come from domestic facilities and responsibly sourced U.S. forests, with additional preference for products from forest restoration projects, wildfire protection efforts, or underserved forest owners like Tribal and small family forests. Within 180 days of enactment, the General Services Administration must complete a lifecycle assessment of mass timber buildings and submit a report to Congress. This law directly affects federal construction contracts and the domestic wood products industry by establishing new procurement preferences.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Department of Education to consider the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism when investigating potential violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It specifically applies to cases involving discrimination based on actual or perceived Jewish ancestry or ethnic characteristics in schools and federally funded programs. The bill clarifies that this guidance does not expand the Department's authority, alter existing discrimination standards, or affect First Amendment rights. It aims to ensure consistent enforcement against antisemitism under existing civil rights law, as previously adopted by the Department of Education.

Maddy summaryThe VA Abortion Transparency Act of 2024 (S 4128) requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to submit quarterly reports to Congress detailing abortions facilitated by the VA. These reports must include the total number of abortions, broken down by type (surgical or medication), recipient (veteran or dependent), gestational age, legal justification, and Veterans Integrated Service Network, along with all related costs for procedures, staff training, infrastructure, and funding sources. The VA must exclude all individually identifiable patient information from these reports. This bill directly affects VA operations and congressional oversight, mandating specific data collection and transparency about abortion services provided to veterans and their dependents.

Maddy summaryThe Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2023 establishes a permanent program to preserve and revitalize rural affordable housing projects financed under sections 514, 515, and 516 of the Housing Act of 1949, directly affecting low-income rural residents and housing owners. It creates mechanisms for loan restructuring to maintain safe, affordable housing, including options like reducing interest rates, deferring payments, and subordinating debt. The bill also creates a new Native CDFI relending program to increase homeownership opportunities for Native American communities and extends the maximum term of direct loans from 30 to 40 years. Additionally, it establishes procedures for renewing rental assistance contracts for up to 20 years and adjusts the process for updating housing voucher amounts based on changes in household income or composition.

Maddy summarySJRES 61 is a joint resolution seeking congressional disapproval of a Federal Highway Administration rule that established performance measures for the National Highway System, including a requirement to track greenhouse gas emissions from highway activities. The rule, published in December 2023, would have mandated that states and federal agencies assess highway performance using this emissions metric. If enacted, the resolution would block the rule from taking effect, preventing the implementation of the emissions tracking measure. This action is pursued under the Congressional Review Act, which allows Congress to reject federal regulations with a simple majority vote.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SRES 638) calls on the Taliban to immediately release Ryan Corbett, a U.S. citizen wrongfully detained since August 2022 while visiting Afghanistan for business. It condemns the Taliban's detention of Corbett - held in a small cell under poor conditions without charges - and urges U.S. officials to prioritize his release. The resolution also demands the Taliban stop detaining Americans for political gain and calls for the release of other U.S. citizens wrongfully held in Afghanistan. As a symbolic congressional action, it does not create new law but expresses formal support for Corbett and his family.

Maddy summaryThe ACES Act (S 4111) directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to contract the National Academies to study cancer rates among military aircrew members who served on active duty in fixed-wing aircraft (e.g., pilots, navigators). The study will identify potential exposure risks (like chemicals) and examine links to specific cancers - including brain, lung, prostate, and melanoma skin cancers - using VA, Defense, and national health data. It requires the National Academies to report findings to Congress, focusing on prevalence and mortality patterns among covered veterans. This bill creates a data-gathering process but does not alter benefits or create new obligations.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends federal law to clarify how states collect boating-related fees. It requires states to collect specific fees for search and rescue operations, boating safety programs, and efforts to address aquatic invasive species. These fees can be collected alongside existing state boating registration or licensing fees. The bill directly affects states that issue boating licenses or registrations, as it changes the permitted fee structure for those programs. It does not create new fees but specifies which existing fee categories must be included.

Maddy summaryThis symbolic Senate resolution (SRES 630) celebrates NATO's 75th anniversary and affirms U.S. support for the alliance. It recognizes NATO's historical role in collective security, highlights the recent additions of Finland and Sweden, and emphasizes the importance of all members meeting the 2% GDP defense spending target. The resolution does not create new laws or funding requirements; it is a non-binding statement expressing support and urging NATO members to fulfill existing commitments. It directly addresses NATO member nations and the U.S. Senate's stance on alliance priorities.