Sen. Jeanne Shaheen

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the U.S. Postal Service to assign a single, unique ZIP Code exclusively for the entire town of Swanzey, New Hampshire, within 180 days of the bill becoming law. It directly affects Swanzey residents and businesses by creating a dedicated ZIP Code for all mail delivery in the town. The bill does not alter postal rates, services, or operations - only establishes a new ZIP Code boundary for Swanzey. As a procedural measure, it focuses solely on administrative clarity for mail routing.

Maddy summaryThis bill reauthorizes the PROTECT Our Children Act of 2008, extending and updating federal efforts to combat online child exploitation. It requires the National Strategy for Child Exploitation Prevention to be updated every four years (instead of every two) and mandates detailed analyses of trends, resource needs, and ICAC task force performance - including arrests, prosecutions, and victim identification. The bill increases annual funding for these programs from $70 million (2025) to $90 million (2027) and adds limited liability protections for specialized law enforcement teams investigating online child exploitation. These provisions directly affect federal, state, local, tribal, and military law enforcement agencies operating ICAC task forces and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Shirley Chisholm, the first African-American woman elected to Congress (1968-1982) and the first African American to seek a major party's presidential nomination (1972). The bill directs the Secretary of the Treasury to design and strike a gold medal featuring Chisholm's image and name, which will be presented to her family by congressional leaders. After presentation, the medal will be displayed at the Smithsonian Institution for public viewing and research. The bill also authorizes the production and sale of bronze duplicates to cover costs. This is a commemorative measure honoring Chisholm's historic contributions to American politics and civil rights.

Maddy summaryThe Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act (S. 91) authorizes the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to 60 diplomats who risked their careers and safety to save Jewish lives during the Holocaust. These diplomats, representing countries including Sweden, Switzerland, Spain, Portugal, and others, issued visas and provided safe passage to Jews fleeing Nazi persecution despite strict orders from their home governments. The medal will be presented collectively to the next of kin of each diplomat, along with representatives from their home countries, and then permanently displayed at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. The act recognizes these individuals' bravery without implying they represent all who performed similar humanitarian acts during the Holocaust. The medal serves as a permanent tribute to their sacrifice and will be available for public display and research.

Maddy summarySRES 74 is a Senate resolution condemning Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority, which directly affects Baha'is in Iran facing systemic discrimination. The resolution calls on Iran to immediately release imprisoned Baha'is, end hate propaganda against them, and reverse policies denying equal access to education, jobs, and religious practice. It also urges the U.S. President and Secretary of State to demand Iran's compliance with international human rights treaties and use existing sanctions authority against Iranian officials responsible for abuses. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create new laws but formally expresses congressional condemnation of Iran's violations of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

Maddy summaryThe End the Threat of Default Act of 2024 would repeal the statutory debt ceiling, a legal limit on how much the U.S. government can borrow. This change would eliminate the need for Congress to vote on raising the debt ceiling to avoid defaulting on government obligations like Social Security payments or military salaries. The bill also includes technical updates to other laws to remove references to the debt ceiling. The repeal would take effect 7 days after the bill is enacted.

Maddy summarySRES 925 is a Senate resolution honoring the late Senator Fred R. Harris of Oklahoma, who died on November 23, 2024, at age 94. The resolution expresses the Senate’s sorrow at his passing, requests that his family be notified, and directs the Senate to adjourn in his memory. It does not create new laws or affect any policies - it is a formal expression of respect for a former senator’s legacy.

Maddy summaryS 5449 establishes new cybersecurity standards for consumer reporting agencies (like credit bureaus) that handle personal data, requiring them to implement specific security measures and report breaches to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) within 10 days. Covered agencies must notify affected consumers about breaches, including the risks involved, and face penalties of $100 per consumer for basic data exposure plus $50 per additional data type exposed, capped at 50% of their prior year's revenue. The FTC’s new Office of Cybersecurity will enforce these rules, investigate violations, and use penalty funds - split equally between cybersecurity research and direct compensation to affected consumers. The law applies to agencies meeting revenue thresholds or listed in the Fair Credit Reporting Act, directly impacting millions of consumers whose data is stored by these entities.

Maddy summaryS 5428 authorizes $20 million annually (2025-2027) in grants to community health providers - like Planned Parenthood and rural clinics - to expand access to preventive cancer screenings (breast, cervical, ovarian, and uterine) for low-income women and women of color who face barriers to care. It also creates a 3-year training program for healthcare providers on screening best practices, cultural competency, and addressing implicit bias to improve care in underserved areas. A mandatory study will track screening access and disparities by race, income, and geography, requiring reports to Congress every five years. The bill directly targets reducing preventable cancer deaths by increasing early detection in communities disproportionately affected by health disparities.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a federal grant program to fund training and support services for families and caregivers of people with Alzheimer's or related dementias. It authorizes grants to health centers, senior centers, area agencies on aging, and other community organizations to provide culturally appropriate services and integrate caregiver support with patient care. The law requires grantees to conduct outreach and ensures at least 10% of funding targets providers serving medically underserved communities. It authorizes funding for fiscal years 2026-2028, focusing on concrete support rather than policy changes.