Sen. Margaret Wood Hassan

Maddy summarySRES 120 is a ceremonial Senate resolution designating March 23, 2023, as "National Women in Agriculture Day." It recognizes the significant contributions of women in U.S. agriculture, citing that they represent over one-third of agricultural producers and generated $148 billion in sales in 2017. The resolution encourages citizens to acknowledge women in the field and supports their roles as producers, educators, mentors, and leaders. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or funding but aims to highlight their impact on the agricultural workforce and food systems.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a grant program to fund collaborative PTSD research between U.S. academic institutions and Israeli organizations. It directs the Secretary of Defense (with VA and State Department coordination) to award grants to U.S. nonprofits or universities partnering with Israeli entities on PTSD research projects. The grants require joint research agreements between U.S. and Israeli partners and mandate annual reports to Congress on project outcomes. The program is authorized for seven years from the first grant award and operates under an existing 1972 U.S.-Israel scientific cooperation agreement. It does not fund direct patient treatment or change existing VA services.

Maddy summaryS 1098, the Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act, changes U.S. aid rules for foreign nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) receiving funding under the Foreign Assistance Act. It removes eligibility barriers for these NGOs if they provide health services (like counseling) using their own funds, as long as those services comply with local laws and would be legal in the U.S. It also eliminates extra restrictions on how foreign NGOs can use non-U.S. government funds for advocacy or lobbying, making these rules the same as those applied to U.S. NGOs receiving similar aid. This directly affects foreign health-focused NGOs working in international development and rights advocacy.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands paid parental leave for members of the reserve components of the U.S. Armed Forces. It provides up to six days of paid leave per birth, adoption, or long-term foster care placement, and allows extensions beyond the standard one-year period for operational or training reasons. It also updates retirement credit calculations to include all parental leave (replacing "maternity leave" with "parental leave") for reserve members. The changes apply to leave periods beginning on or after the bill's enactment date.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Clery Act to require colleges and universities to provide all campus safety reports, emergency response plans, and related materials in accessible formats for students and staff with disabilities - including those who are blind, deaf, or have cognitive or communication disabilities. Key provisions include mandating that emergency evacuation procedures account for disability needs, requiring campus security personnel to receive disability-inclusive training, and ensuring complaint processes (like sexual assault investigations) are accessible with accommodations like interpreters. It also requires prevention programs and all campus communications to be accessible and timely, with clear procedures for requesting accommodations. The bill directly affects all institutions covered by the Clery Act, aiming to make campus safety information and resources equitable for people with disabilities.

Maddy summaryThe RISE Act requires colleges and universities to accept multiple forms of documentation, such as past Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or 504 plans, to determine if a student qualifies for disability accommodations. It mandates that institutions clearly explain their accommodation processes to students and staff and report disability-related data (like enrollment numbers and accommodations provided) to federal databases. The bill also allocates $10 million for a national center to provide information and technical support to postsecondary students with disabilities. These provisions directly affect higher education institutions and students with disabilities seeking accommodations.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a legal process allowing generic drug manufacturers to challenge inaccurate patent listings by brand-name drug companies. Specifically, it permits generic applicants to file lawsuits seeking court orders to correct or delete misleading "use codes" in patent records related to a drug's method of use. This directly affects generic drug makers and brand-name sponsors who list patents for drug applications under FDA approval pathways. The key mechanism requires courts to address listings that don't match actual patents, cover unrelated uses, or are overly broad, aiming to clear patent-related barriers for generic competition.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends rules to improve access to generic drugs and biosimilars by requiring brand-name drug manufacturers (license holders) to provide samples for development. It establishes a "designated delivery service" standard for overnight/2-day shipping and sets strict timelines: the FDA must respond to sample requests within 60 days for non-clinical testing or 120 days for clinical trials. Manufacturers must publicly post clear policies within 45 days of product approval, including contact details, request procedures, and responsible officers. These changes directly affect generic drug developers seeking samples and brand companies managing product access. The bill focuses on streamlining the sample request process to accelerate generic drug development without altering drug safety requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to add $150 million annually for fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to the Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program. It directly affects landowners who voluntarily participate in the program by protecting wildlife habitat on their property. The key provision increases dedicated funding for this existing conservation initiative, which provides incentives for landowners to maintain or improve public access to private lands for recreational use. This change ensures sustained financial support for the program over a five-year period without altering its core structure or eligibility.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to change how discrimination claims are proven. It establishes that a claim is valid when a worker shows age, disability, race, or other protected characteristic was a "motivating factor" for an employment action - even if other factors were also involved - without needing to prove it was the sole cause. For cases meeting this standard, courts can only award non-monetary remedies like injunctions or attorney fees, not back pay or reinstatement. The law applies to all pending and future claims under these statutes, affecting workers covered by ADEA (age 40+), Title VII (race/color/religion/etc.), and ADA (disability) protections.