Sen. Robert P. Casey, Jr.

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 summaryThis bill reauthorizes $500 million annually for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) program during fiscal years 2027 through 2031. It directly affects the federal program responsible for cleaning up and protecting the Great Lakes ecosystem, including addressing pollution, invasive species, and habitat restoration. The key provision adds a specific, multi-year funding level to the existing law, ensuring consistent financial support for ongoing restoration projects in the Great Lakes region.

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.

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 summaryThis bill designates the United States Postal Service facility at 1765 Camp Hill Bypass in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, as the "John Charles Traub Post Office." It updates all official federal references - including laws, maps, and documents - to use this new name for the building. The bill does not change postal services, funding, or operations but formally renames the existing post office location. This type of naming resolution affects only the building's official designation and administrative records.

Maddy summarySRES 914 is a symbolic Senate resolution expressing support for National Adoption Day (November 23, 2024) and National Adoption Month (November 2024). It promotes public awareness of children awaiting adoption in foster care, celebrates adoption families, and encourages Americans to support child safety and permanency. The resolution does not create new policies or alter existing laws; it is a non-binding statement of support. It directly affects public awareness and national recognition of adoption efforts, not specific individuals or programs.

Maddy summaryThis resolution recognizes November 2024 as "National Family Caregivers Month" to honor the 53 million unpaid family caregivers in the U.S. who provide essential care to loved ones with chronic illnesses, disabilities, or aging needs. It highlights that these caregivers, disproportionately women, offer support valued at $600 billion annually while facing challenges like financial strain and isolation. The resolution encourages public recognition of their contributions and references the 2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers as a framework for future policy. (Note: As a recognition resolution, it does not create new laws or alter existing policies.)

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 summaryThis bill clarifies that individuals can seek compensatory damages for emotional harm in lawsuits alleging discrimination under key civil rights laws, including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Title IX, and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. It directly affects people facing discrimination based on disability, race, color, national origin, age, or sex in areas covered by these laws, such as education, healthcare, and federally funded programs. The key provision amends existing law to explicitly include emotional harm damages as a remedy in civil rights cases against both private and public entities, including state governments. The change applies to cases where a final court decision has not yet been made as of the bill's enactment date. This does not create new rights but ensures existing remedies for emotional harm are available.

Maddy summaryThis bill would modify the de minimis exemption (allowing low-value imports without duties) to better prevent smuggling of illicit goods like fentanyl. It requires importers to provide additional documentation including product descriptions, country of origin, and Harmonized Tariff Schedule classifications for low-value shipments. The bill also creates new penalties for false information and limits exemptions for certain goods, such as those subject to anti-dumping duties or identified as high-risk. It would require importers to pay a $2 fee per shipment under the exemption and mandates regular reports to Congress on how the exemption is being used. These changes aim to protect U.S. revenue, prevent illicit goods from entering the country, and improve transparency in low-value imports.