Sen. Markwayne Mullin

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to honor Navy pilot Everett Alvarez, Jr., for his service as a Vietnam War POW and subsequent public service. It directs the Speaker of the House and Senate President pro tempore to arrange for the medal's presentation, specifying it must bear his name and image. Bronze duplicates may be sold to cover production costs, with proceeds deposited into the U.S. Mint fund. The bill is purely ceremonial, recognizing Alvarez's 8+ years as a prisoner of war and his post-military career. It does not create new policies or affect any government programs.

Maddy summaryThe Protecting Minors from Medical Malpractice Act of 2023 creates a legal right for minors (or their legal guardians) to sue medical practitioners who perform gender-transition procedures on them (as defined) and cause harm, with a 30-year window to file a lawsuit after the minor turns 18. It defines gender-transition procedures as the use of puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, or surgery to align the body with gender identity, excluding exceptions for intersex conditions, treating complications, or life-threatening medical needs. The bill also prohibits states requiring such procedures from receiving federal health funding and clarifies that no federal law mandates medical practitioners to perform them. This law applies when the procedure involves interstate commerce or affects interstate commerce.

Maddy summaryThe Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act would bar federal funding under the Title X program (which supports family planning services like contraception and STD testing) from going to any health care provider that performs or funds abortions, except in cases of rape, incest, or when a physician certifies an abortion is necessary to prevent death or serious health harm. It requires clinics receiving Title X funds to certify they do not perform or fund abortions (with these exceptions), while hospitals are exempt from this certification if they do not fund non-hospital abortion providers. The bill also mandates annual reports to Congress detailing funded clinics, the number of abortions performed under exceptions, and any funds transferred to other entities. This policy would directly affect Title X-funded clinics that provide abortion services or fund such services, potentially limiting their access to federal funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits federally funded schools and athletic programs from allowing individuals assigned male at birth to participate in women's or girls' sports teams. It defines "sex" for this purpose solely based on biological sex assigned at birth, including reproductive anatomy and genetics. The law amends Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 to make such participation a violation of federal civil rights law. It directly affects all schools, colleges, and organizations receiving federal funds that operate athletic programs for women or girls.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals two provisions that reduce Social Security benefits for certain public-sector retirees. It eliminates the government pension offset (GPO), which currently cuts Social Security checks for people with government pensions, and removes the windfall elimination provision (WEP), which reduces benefits for those with pensions from jobs not covered by Social Security. The changes directly affect public employees (like teachers, firefighters, and state/local government workers) who have pensions from jobs that didn't pay into Social Security. The bill takes effect for Social Security benefits paid after December 2023, restoring full benefits for eligible retirees.

Maddy summaryThis resolution establishes a procedural requirement for the U.S. Senate to review international pandemic agreements negotiated under the World Health Organization (WHO). It mandates that any WHO agreement on pandemic prevention, preparedness, or response - where the U.S. would make significant commitments - must be submitted to the Senate as a treaty requiring approval before implementation. The resolution requires the President to submit such agreements to the Senate within 60 days of signing, with the Senate declaring it "not in order" to fund or implement any such agreement without prior Senate ratification. This affects how the executive branch handles WHO pandemic agreements, ensuring Senate consultation and approval aligns with constitutional treaty procedures.

Maddy summaryThe National Right-to-Work Act would amend federal labor law to prohibit requiring employees to join a union or pay union dues as a condition of employment. It removes existing provisions in the National Labor Relations Act that allowed for "union security agreements" (such as agency shops) and similarly amends the Railway Labor Act for railroad workers. This change would mean private sector and railroad workers nationwide would not face mandatory union fees to retain their jobs, applying to all new or renewed employment agreements after enactment. The bill directly affects all covered employees in the private workforce and railroad industry by eliminating forced financial contributions to labor unions.

Maddy summaryThe FOCA Act (S 537) requires federal agencies and recipients of federal construction funds to prohibit bid specifications or project agreements from mandating or banning contractor agreements with labor organizations (like unions), or discriminating against contractors based on such affiliations. It applies to all federal construction contracts and subcontracts awarded after the law's enactment, aiming to ensure open competition, reduce costs, and expand opportunities for small and disadvantaged businesses. Federal agencies must update their regulations within 60 days to implement these rules, with limited exemptions only for urgent public health, safety, or national security threats - not labor disputes. This law directly affects contractors, subcontractors, and federal construction projects funded by the government.

Maddy summarySJRES 15 is a joint resolution disapproving a rule issued by the Department of Commerce. The rule established procedures for suspending import duties under Presidential Proclamation 10414, which relates to trade measures affecting goods entering the U.S. This resolution, if enacted, would nullify the Commerce Department's rule (published at 87 Fed. Reg. 56868), meaning the suspended duty procedures would no longer apply to importers and customs operations. The bill directly affects businesses and importers subject to these customs procedures.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 471) gives states more flexibility in determining which Medicaid providers can participate in state plans if they perform abortions. It allows states to set their own criteria for excluding abortion providers from Medicaid participation, except in specific cases. The exceptions require coverage for abortions needed due to rape or incest, or when a physician certifies a life-threatening physical condition related to pregnancy. This directly affects Medicaid providers who perform abortions and state Medicaid programs, changing how states manage provider participation under federal Medicaid rules.