Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the U.S. Mint to produce three commemorative coins honoring Roberto Clemente: $5 gold, $1 silver, and half-dollar clad coins, with specified quantities (50,000 gold, 400,000 silver, 750,000 half-dollars). The coins must feature Clemente’s image and include inscriptions like "Roberto Clemente" and "2027," with surcharges ($35, $10, and $5 per coin respectively) funding the Roberto Clemente Foundation for youth sports, education, and disaster relief. All coins must be sold between January 1, 2027, and December 31, 2027, at face value plus surcharge, with the foundation audited for fund use. The legislation affects no citizens or policies - it solely creates a commemorative coin program.

Maddy summarySRES 904 is a ceremonial Senate resolution commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America (ABAA), founded in 1949. The resolution recognizes the ABAA’s role in upholding ethical standards, supporting book collecting education, and fostering community among antiquarian booksellers. It formally requests the Senate transmit copies of the resolution to the ABAA’s leadership. This procedural resolution has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or entities beyond the symbolic acknowledgment.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SRES 902) honoring the late Senator Timothy Peter Johnson of South Dakota, who died after a long career in public service. The resolution expresses the Senate's "profound sorrow" over his death, directs the Secretary of the Senate to share the resolution with the House and send a copy to his family, and calls for the Senate to adjourn in his memory. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, as it is purely a formal expression of respect for a former senator. The resolution commemorates his decades of service, including his time as Chairman of the Banking Committee and his return to work after a serious health setback.

Maddy summaryS 3534, the Fire Island AIDS Memorial Establishment Act, authorizes the Pines Foundation to establish a memorial at Fire Island National Seashore to honor residents of Fire Island Pines and Cherry Grove, New York, who died from AIDS during the epidemic. The memorial, located along a specific walkway near Carrington House, must be funded entirely through non-Federal contributions, as federal funds cannot be used for its design, installation, or maintenance. The bill aims to preserve the memory of those affected and educate future generations about the AIDS epidemic's impact on these communities.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the Finger Lakes region in upstate New York (covering 14 counties) as a National Heritage Area, adding it to the federal system that supports conservation and tourism. The Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance will serve as the local group responsible for managing the area and creating a management plan within three years. Federal assistance for this area will be provided for up to 15 years after the bill's enactment, after which the program ends. The bill focuses on preserving the region's natural, cultural, and historical resources through coordinated local and federal efforts.

Maddy summaryThe RISEE Act of 2023 establishes a National Oceans and Coastal Security Fund to support coastal conservation, infrastructure, and research through grants to states, tribes, and organizations. It creates a new revenue-sharing system for offshore wind projects, directing 37.5% of operating fees to eligible coastal states based on proximity to project sites. States receiving these funds must use them for coastal protection, habitat restoration, or related projects and submit annual reports detailing fund usage to the Department of Interior. The bill also updates reporting requirements for Gulf of Mexico energy revenue funds to ensure transparency about how states use these funds.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands disaster assistance eligibility under FEMA for individuals without documented property ownership but who have occupied land or housing in declared disaster areas (e.g., Hurricane Maria victims). It allows FEMA to use funds for title acquisition costs (like surveys and taxes) and creates a self-certification form using common documents (utility bills, pay stubs, school records) to prove occupancy - without requiring notarization. The bill amends the Stafford Act to replace "uninhabitable" with "damaged" in eligibility criteria and prioritizes habitable housing recovery over temporary solutions. It also mandates multilingual forms, 30-day implementation timelines for FEMA, and retroactive access for cases since 2017.

Maddy summaryThis bill restores annual funding for the Prevention and Public Health Fund to $2 billion starting in fiscal year 2025. It directly affects federal public health programs by requiring this specific funding level under the Affordable Care Act (Section 4002(b)), replacing previous lower funding amounts. The key provision amends the fund's authorization to mandate $2 billion yearly for evidence-based prevention efforts like immunizations, chronic disease prevention, and pandemic preparedness. This funding supports state, local, tribal, and territorial health departments in implementing community-specific public health programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director to submit an annual budget estimate for Alzheimer's research initiatives to the President for transmission to Congress, starting in fiscal year 2024. It specifically mandates including estimates of personnel needs alongside funding projections, based on recommendations from the National Alzheimer's Project Act. The law directly affects NIH operations by establishing a formal, recurring reporting requirement for Alzheimer's-related funding. This is not a new funding measure but a procedural change to improve transparency and accountability in budget planning for these initiatives. The bill amends Section 2 of the National Alzheimer's Project Act to add this annual reporting obligation.

Maddy summaryThe NAPA Reauthorization Act (S 133) extends the National Alzheimer’s Project through 2035, replacing previous 2025 deadlines. It requires annual progress evaluations on research, risk reduction, and health equity, with new provisions to promote healthy aging, address Alzheimer’s risk factors, and expand focus to underserved groups - including people with Down syndrome and historically high-risk populations. The bill mandates updated advisory committee membership, including individuals with Alzheimer’s diagnoses and representatives from underserved communities. These changes directly affect federal health agencies, researchers, and healthcare planning efforts focused on Alzheimer’s prevention and care.