Sen. Marsha Blackburn

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates the week of January 25-31, 2026, as "National School Choice Week" to recognize educational options for K-12 students. It encourages parents to learn about school choices and urges the public to host events raising awareness about diverse education environments, including public schools, charter schools, private schools, and homeschooling. The resolution has no policy or funding impact - it is a ceremonial designation acknowledging existing annual events celebrating educational choice.

Maddy summaryThe SAVE Moms and Babies Act of 2026 prohibits the FDA from approving new abortion drugs or granting investigational exemptions for them. It requires existing approved abortion drugs to be dispensed only in-person by certified healthcare providers in clinics or hospitals (not pharmacies), mandates providers to verify pregnancy duration and handle complications, and enforces strict adverse event reporting to the FDA. The bill directly affects healthcare providers prescribing abortion drugs, patients seeking these medications, and the FDA’s regulatory authority over such drugs. Key provisions include banning use after 70 days gestation, requiring provider certification for specific medical capabilities, and mandating documentation of risks to patients.

Maddy summaryThis bill removes age restrictions preventing working adults with disabilities from accessing Medicaid buy-in programs. It modifies the Social Security Act to eliminate the "less than 65" requirement, allowing individuals aged 16 and older who earn above Supplemental Security Income (SSI) limits but would otherwise qualify for SSI to enroll in Medicaid buy-in programs. The key change ensures states can provide Medicaid coverage to this group without age barriers, directly affecting working adults with disabilities who previously faced eligibility cutoffs at age 65. The bill also provides a transition period for states already offering similar programs, requiring no changes before January 1, 2028.

Maddy summaryS 3627, the Pregnant Students’ Rights Act, requires colleges and universities participating in federal student aid programs to provide clear information about pregnancy-related resources and accommodations to all enrolled students. The bill mandates annual email notifications, inclusion in student handbooks and orientations, and availability at health centers and websites, detailing campus/community resources, available accommodations, and how to file Title IX complaints. It specifically covers students planning to or currently pregnant who wish to carry a baby to term. The law focuses solely on disseminating existing information and does not create new rights or accommodations. (Bill text amended under Section 485 of the Higher Education Act.)

Maddy summarySRES 585 is a commemorative resolution honoring Ben Nighthorse Campbell, a former U.S. Senator from Colorado and the first Native American to chair the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. It recognizes his military service, Olympic judo career, legislative work (including authoring the National Museum of the American Indian Act), and advocacy for tribal communities. The resolution has no policy impact - it formally expresses the Senate’s respect for his legacy, requests transmission to his family, and directs a moment of silence. It directly affects Campbell’s legacy and family, not any current policy or population. (Note: This is a procedural resolution, not a bill with legislative provisions.)

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Postal Service to hold public hearings and wait 180 days before closing or consolidating any post office, with additional protections for offices serving 15,000+ people or being the only option within 15 miles. It also mandates Postal Regulatory Commission review (within 120 business days) before changing processing centers or mail pickup/drop-off schedules, and prohibits closing facilities in areas missing on-time delivery benchmarks (93% for 2-day mail, 90.3% for 3-5 day mail). The bill bans the existing "Mail Processing Facility Review" program and requires public reports on delivery timelines if changes risk slowing service. These provisions directly affect post offices, processing centers, and mail delivery reliability nationwide.

Maddy summaryThe NDO Fairness Act of 2026 amends federal law to regulate when law enforcement can delay notifying individuals whose electronic communications data is accessed via warrants or subpoenas. It requires courts to issue written findings before granting "preclusion of notice" orders, limiting delays to 1 year for child exploitation cases or 90 days for other investigations, and mandates that such orders must be narrowly tailored to avoid unnecessary secrecy. After the delay period ends, law enforcement must notify the affected person within 5 business days and provide a copy of the warrant, along with details about the investigation and the data accessed (with redactions for sensitive materials like child exploitation evidence). This bill directly affects law enforcement agencies, technology providers (like internet or phone companies), and customers whose data is accessed under these orders, while requiring annual public reports on how often these orders are used.

Maddy summaryThis bill would bar certain foreign nationals from entering the U.S. by making them inadmissible if they committed severe religious freedom violations while serving as foreign government officials or directly participated in such violations abroad. It specifically targets individuals who, outside the U.S., directed, supported, or carried out "particularly severe violations of religious freedom" as defined by existing law. The bill requires the State Department to publicly list the names of inadmissible individuals and the locations of violations, with limited exceptions for national security reasons where the State Department must report exclusions to Congress. This affects visa applicants and immigrants who have been involved in religious persecution, not U.S. citizens or residents.

Maddy summaryThis bill declares that the constitutional right to life applies to all human beings from the moment of conception, including fertilization. It states that Congress intends to implement this right under its powers in Article I and the 14th Amendment. The bill explicitly clarifies it does not require prosecuting women for pregnancy outcomes, ban in vitro fertilization, or restrict birth control methods. It defines "human person" to include individuals at all life stages starting at conception.

Maddy summaryThe Stop Fraud by SOMALIA Act (S 3644) targets fraud in federal child care funding programs by creating clear standards for identifying and addressing fraudulent activity by child care providers. It defines "final determination of fraud" to include knowingly submitting false information, misrepresenting services, operating without required licensing, or improperly using funds, and mandates permanent debarment from federal child care programs for providers found to have committed fraud. The bill requires states to reimburse funds obtained through fraud and establishes immigration consequences including inadmissibility, deportability, and ineligibility for asylum for foreign child care providers convicted of fraud. It also creates expedited removal procedures for affected individuals without requiring additional hearings or inquiries.