Sen. Ted Cruz

Maddy summarySRES 267 is a ceremonial Senate resolution designating June 18-24, 2023, as "National Women’s Sports Week." It celebrates the anniversary of Title IX (enacted June 23, 1972), which prohibits sex discrimination in education and athletics. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but encourages observing the week through events honoring female athletes, coaches, and the expansion of women’s sports opportunities since Title IX’s passage. It has no direct impact on legislation or funding.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SRES 272) commemorates the one-year anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's June 24, 2022, *Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization* decision, which overturned *Roe v. Wade*. It expresses the Senate's support for the Court's ruling that the Constitution does not guarantee a right to abortion and affirms the return of abortion regulation authority to state legislatures. The resolution celebrates the decision as a step toward protecting "unborn life" and commits to supporting families and "proclaiming the humanity of the unborn." As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any individuals directly.

Maddy summaryS 2210, the Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act, requires the President to submit a detailed report to Congress before terminating, waiving, or significantly altering U.S. sanctions on Iran. Congress then has 30 days (or 60 days during summer months) to review the proposal through committee hearings and decide whether to approve or disapprove it via joint resolution. During this review period, the President cannot implement the sanction change without Congressional approval. The bill directly affects the executive branch's ability to modify Iran sanctions policy and gives Congress formal oversight authority over major foreign policy shifts related to Iran.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the Administrator of General Services from considering the legality or availability of abortion when making decisions about federal buildings. Specifically, it amends federal law to ban the GSA from factoring abortion laws into building acquisitions, construction projects, or lease agreements for government properties. The key provision adds explicit language to multiple sections of Title 40, stating the Administrator "shall not consider the legality or availability of abortion" in these decisions. It directly affects how the federal government manages its physical infrastructure, ensuring building-related decisions are not influenced by state abortion laws. The bill does not change abortion policy but restricts one specific federal agency's decision-making criteria.

Maddy summaryS 2091, titled "Kate's Law," amends U.S. immigration law to increase penalties for individuals reentering the United States after being removed, deported, or excluded. It directly affects immigrants who reenter without authorization, particularly those with prior criminal convictions or multiple removals. Key provisions include raising maximum imprisonment to 10 years for reentry after prior drug crimes, crimes against persons, or multiple removals, and establishing a mandatory 5-year minimum sentence for reentry after an aggravated felony conviction or two prior reentry offenses. The bill also updates agency references from "Attorney General" to "Secretary of Homeland Security."

Maddy summaryS 2090, the *Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act of 2023*, modifies federal clean air rules to restrict state vehicle emission standards. It adds a new requirement that state rules cannot "directly or indirectly limit the sale or use of new gas-powered cars," effectively blocking states from enforcing policies that would phase out internal combustion engine vehicles. The bill also mandates the EPA to cancel existing state emission waivers (like California’s) if those waivers don’t meet this new standard. This directly affects states with their own vehicle emission rules and the EPA’s authority to approve them under the Clean Air Act.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes a date reference in existing law regarding the CDC Director's appointment timeline. It amends Section 2101(b) of the 2022 pandemic preparedness law by replacing "January 20, 2025" with "the date of enactment of the CDC Accountability Act of 2023." This procedural adjustment directly affects the timing for appointing the CDC Director under the referenced law. The bill does not create new policies or alter substantive responsibilities.

Maddy summaryS 2063, the BOONDOGGLE Act, limits travel allowances for military members seeking professional development training. It requires that such training directly relate to a member's military job and prohibits funding for activities related to sexual orientation or that promote superiority based on sex, race, or religion. The bill amends U.S. Code Section 453 to add these specific restrictions on travel allowances. It directly affects uniformed service members who use government funds for training outside their regular duties. The key change is restricting travel funding to job-related training only, banning support for certain identity-focused or discriminatory activities.

Maddy summaryS 2010, the Competition in Professional Baseball Act, removes a decades-old legal exemption that previously shielded Major League Baseball (MLB) from federal antitrust laws. The bill directly affects MLB clubs by requiring them to operate under the same antitrust rules as other businesses, ending their special status established by a 1922 Supreme Court case. Key provisions repeal Section 27 of the Clayton Act (which granted the exemption) and explicitly state that MLB clubs are subject to all antitrust laws, including those prohibiting anti-competitive practices. This change would subject MLB’s business operations, such as team relocations or player contracts, to standard antitrust scrutiny. The bill does not alter baseball’s structure but changes its legal framework for competition.

This resolution celebrates the 246th anniversary of the creation of the U.S. flag, recognizes that the Pledge of Allegiance has been a valuable part of life for the people of the United States for generations, and defends the constitutionality of the pledge.