Sen. Jacky Rosen

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution (SRES 40) commemorates January 27, 2025 - the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz by Allied Forces - and designates it as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. It calls on all U.S. citizens to remember the 1.1 million victims murdered at Auschwitz during the Holocaust, honor Holocaust survivors, and commit to combating antisemitism and promoting tolerance. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create new laws or directly affect any group but formally recognizes historical events and urges continued education about the Holocaust's lessons.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes a Congressional Gold Medal to honor Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds, a U.S. Army soldier who saved approximately 200 Jewish-American prisoners during World War II by refusing Nazi orders to identify them. It directs the Treasury Secretary to design and strike the medal, with the posthumous presentation made to Edmonds' next of kin (specifically his grandson, Pastor Christopher Waring Edmonds). The medal serves as a ceremonial recognition of Edmonds' heroic actions at Stalag IX-A prisoner camp during the Battle of the Bulge, where he declared "We are all Jews here" to protect Jewish soldiers. The bill does not create new policy or affect any ongoing programs, as it solely provides for this commemorative honor.

Maddy summarySRES 36 is a non-binding Senate resolution expressing the Senate's support for the United States working with states, cities, Tribal nations, businesses, and institutions to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement on climate change. It urges federal, state, and local policies to reduce emissions and align with the Paris Agreement's objectives. The resolution highlights existing climate actions by states, cities, and businesses (like renewable energy commitments and the Inflation Reduction Act) but does not create new laws or funding. It serves as a symbolic statement of bipartisan support for climate action, noting the U.S. has submitted updated emissions targets to meet Paris goals.

Maddy summaryThe Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act (S 243) extends and expands the existing Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) through 2031. It creates new compensation for people exposed to Manhattan Project waste (covering specific ZIP codes in Missouri, Tennessee, Alaska, and Kentucky), increases compensation to $100,000 for leukemia and other specified diseases, and expands eligibility for uranium mining workers. The bill extends the claim filing deadline from 2 to 5 years, allows up to three resubmissions of denied claims, and establishes a grant program to study uranium mining's health impacts. This legislation directly affects individuals who lived downwind of nuclear tests, worked in uranium mining, or were exposed to Manhattan Project waste.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates January 23, 2025, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day" to highlight maternal health challenges in the U.S. It focuses on raising public awareness about maternal mortality (with statistics showing 800 annual pregnancy-related deaths) and disparities (such as Black women facing nearly 3x higher mortality rates than White women). The resolution encourages federal, state, tribal, and local entities to take action on improving maternal care and reducing inequities, though it does not create new laws or funding. As a symbolic designation, it has no binding effect but aims to promote existing efforts like maternal mortality reviews and community-based care models.

Maddy summaryS 199 would create special tax rules for "qualified residents of Taiwan" with income from U.S. sources. It would lower tax rates on interest, dividends, and royalties from 30% to 10% (15% for some dividends), provide tax relief for certain wages paid to Taiwan residents working in the U.S., and exempt income from entertainment or athletic activities up to $30,000. The bill establishes specific requirements for entities to qualify for these benefits, including ownership and income criteria. It also creates a process for the U.S. to negotiate a formal tax agreement with Taiwan to further address double taxation concerns.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the 1989 Apex Project land transfer law to update definitions and expand land transfer options in Clark County, Nevada. It specifically adds the City of North Las Vegas and the Apex Industrial Park Owners Association (formed in 2001) as eligible recipients for land transfers, alongside Clark County. The bill also authorizes the federal government to sell mineral materials from land within the Apex Site without advertising or bidding, at fair market value. Additionally, it requires all land transfers under this law to comply with environmental review laws like the National Environmental Policy Act. The changes primarily affect local governments and the Apex Industrial Park Owners Association regarding land and mineral rights.

Maddy summaryThe CONSTRUCTS Act of 2025 establishes a federal grant program to fund training programs for residential construction careers at rural community colleges and similar institutions. It prioritizes serving rural communities and underserved populations - including low-income individuals, veterans, and groups with historically low construction industry employment - through competitive grants. Grantees must create or expand training in specific trades (like carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work), form partnerships with construction businesses to ensure fair wages, and offer flexible scheduling and job placement support. The program authorizes $20 million annually from 2025 to 2029 to increase skilled construction workers and support affordable housing development.

Maddy summaryS 147 establishes a federal grant program to help communities create accessible clean air centers and provide free, certified air filters to low-income households with vulnerable members (such as seniors, people with asthma, or disabilities) during wildfire smoke events. Local air pollution agencies receive grants to partner with community groups, set up clean air centers in smoke-prone areas, and distribute at least 1,000 certified air filters per program to eligible households - along with filter replacements - at no cost. The program requires educational materials on filter use, post-distribution surveys to assess effectiveness, and annual reports to Congress on implementation and outcomes. This directly supports households at high health risk from wildfire smoke in underserved communities.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution (SRES 28) honors women who have served in combat roles in the U.S. Armed Forces. It recognizes their contributions, bravery, and sacrifices, specifically highlighting their service since 9/11 - including over 3,000 women earning combat badges - and acknowledges the Department of Defense opening all military roles to women in 2015. The resolution has no binding policy effect; it is a symbolic gesture to celebrate their service and inspire future generations.