Sen. Jeanne Shaheen

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates the week of May 14-20, 2023, as "National Police Week" to honor law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. It recognizes 444 officers killed in 2022 (including specific names listed in the resolution) and acknowledges 32 officers killed in 2023, while expressing support for law enforcement personnel. The resolution encourages the public to observe this week by honoring law enforcement officers and promoting awareness of their essential service. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new policy or alter existing laws.

Maddy summarySRES 203 is a symbolic Senate resolution recognizing Jewish American Heritage Month (observed in May) as a time to celebrate Jewish Americans' contributions to U.S. society and culture. It does not create new laws or allocate funds but formally acknowledges the community's historical impact and calls on leaders to combat antisemitism. The resolution highlights Jewish Americans' roles in government, arts, science, and their 350-year history in the U.S., while referencing rising antisemitic incidents and Holocaust awareness gaps. It aligns with annual bipartisan Senate resolutions since 2006, emphasizing education and inclusion without proposing concrete policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill removes key restrictions on Medicare telehealth services for rural patients. It eliminates geographic limits on where telehealth can originate (allowing services from patients' homes starting January 2025), expands access to audio-only telehealth for specific services like behavioral health, and creates new payment rules for critical access hospitals and rural health clinics providing telehealth. These changes directly affect rural Medicare beneficiaries and healthcare providers in underserved areas by making telehealth more accessible and flexible. The policy changes take effect January 1, 2025, and apply to Medicare Part B services.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the Thrift Savings Fund (TSP), which invests retirement savings for federal employees and retirees, from purchasing or holding any "security of concern." A "security of concern" includes stocks or investments tied to companies based in, or generating significant revenue from, countries identified as national security threats by the Director of National Intelligence. The rule bans these investments directly and through indirect methods like derivatives or mutual funds, with the TSP Executive Director required to consult the Securities and Exchange Commission biennially to ensure compliance. The policy change directly affects TSP investment options and participant retirement accounts.

Maddy summaryThe My Body, My Data Act of 2023 requires companies (called "regulated entities") that collect personal reproductive or sexual health information - such as health apps, clinics, or service providers - to minimize data collection to only what's necessary for the services individuals request. It grants individuals the right to access, correct, or delete their data, with companies required to provide clear privacy policies, respond to requests within 15 days, and avoid retaliation (like higher prices or denied services) for exercising these rights. The bill also prohibits companies from sharing such data without consent and mandates enforcement through the Federal Trade Commission and private lawsuits, with penalties up to $1,000 per violation. It excludes entities already covered by HIPAA health privacy rules but applies broadly to digital services handling sensitive health data.

Maddy summaryThe Law Enforcement Officers Parity Act (S 1658) expands federal retirement benefits to include specific federal employees previously excluded from "law enforcement officer" status. It directly affects IRS tax collectors, postal inspectors, VA police officers, and CBP seized property specialists by adding them to the retirement-eligible category. Current employees in these roles can elect to count prior service toward retirement benefits by paying a deposit to cover the difference in retirement contributions, while future service is automatically included. The bill also exempts law enforcement officers from mandatory separation for three years after enactment.

Maddy summaryThe Employee Equity Investment Act of 2023 creates a new program to provide financial leverage to companies that invest in small businesses through employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) or worker-owned cooperatives. The bill sets specific requirements including minimum investment percentages (75% in covered investments, 50% in ESOP-related investments), the need for independent trustees to evaluate transactions, and detailed demographic reporting on plan participants. It also establishes a Protege EEIC program to help new investment companies with guidance from experienced managers, creates an Office of Employee Ownership for education and technical assistance, and modifies procurement rules to help employee-owned businesses access government contracts. The program has a sunset provision, ending 20 years after the first license is approved.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new 21-day administrative leave for active-duty service members to obtain reproductive care not provided at military medical facilities (such as abortions or fertility treatments like IVF), or to accompany a spouse or dependent receiving such care. It also authorizes travel and transportation allowances for this care, explicitly covering abortion and assisted reproductive technology. The bill prohibits additional requirements like mandatory counseling or chaplain consultations for requesting this leave, while prioritizing privacy for service members and their families. It defines "non-covered reproductive health care" to include specific procedures like egg retrieval, sperm processing, and in vitro fertilization, ensuring these are eligible for the new leave and travel benefits.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates new authorities for the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Justice to detect, identify, monitor, and mitigate drone threats to designated high-risk facilities including critical infrastructure, government buildings, airports, and other security-sensitive locations. It establishes a 5-year pilot program allowing select state and local law enforcement agencies to use specific drone detection technologies, with strict requirements for privacy protections, training, and coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration. The bill limits the use of technologies that disrupt radio or electronic signals, requires intercepted communications to be maintained for no more than 180 days, and mandates annual congressional reporting on the use of these authorities. It also includes detailed provisions for risk-based assessments, privacy safeguards, and coordination with transportation authorities to ensure national airspace safety.

Maddy summaryThe Moms Matter Act creates two federal grant programs to improve maternal mental health and address substance use disorders among pregnant and postpartum individuals. The first program allocates $25 million annually (2024-2027) to fund community organizations, health providers, and local governments to expand services in areas with high maternal mortality rates and health disparities. The second program provides $15 million annually (2024-2028) to support training initiatives that grow a diverse maternal mental health workforce, prioritizing recruitment from minority groups and underserved communities. Both programs require annual reporting to track outcomes and ensure services reach populations most affected by maternal health inequities.