Maddy summaryThe Right to Contraception Act (S 1999) establishes a federal statutory right for individuals to access contraceptives and related information without government interference, directly affecting all people seeking reproductive care and health care providers who offer these services. Key provisions prohibit state or federal laws that restrict contraceptive access, single out contraceptive services, or allow provider refusals based on personal beliefs, while requiring any restrictions to be narrowly tailored to advance access. The bill preempts conflicting state laws, allows enforcement through lawsuits by affected individuals or the Attorney General, and explicitly protects access for historically marginalized groups facing barriers. It does not alter existing insurance coverage requirements under the Affordable Care Act but ensures contraceptive access remains protected from restrictive state policies.
Sponsored bills
Maddy summaryThe Veterans' COLA Act of 2023 increases compensation rates for veterans with service-connected disabilities and for survivors of certain disabled veterans, effective December 1, 2023. These increases will be calculated using the same percentage as the Social Security Act's cost-of-living adjustment for that year. The bill affects veterans receiving disability compensation under section 1114 of Title 38, as well as survivors receiving dependency and indemnity compensation under sections 1311, 1313, and 1314. Specific provisions include adjustments to wartime disability compensation, additional compensation for dependents, clothing allowances, and survivor benefits. The Department of Veterans Affairs will publish the adjusted rates in the Federal Register by the date required for Social Security Act adjustments.
Maddy summaryS 305 authorizes the U.S. Mint to produce and sell commemorative coins (gold, silver, and half-dollar denominations) to mark the U.S. Marine Corps' 250th anniversary in 2025. Each coin sale includes a surcharge ($5 to $35 per coin) that will fund the Marine Corps Heritage Center's educational programs, with proceeds paid directly to the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation. The coins will be sold from January 1 to December 31, 2025, and the surcharge structure ensures no net cost to taxpayers by covering production expenses through sales. This bill directly affects the U.S. Mint (in coin production), the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation (as recipient of funds), and the public (as potential buyers).
Maddy summaryThe SECURE Act would allow certain foreign nationals to adjust their immigration status to lawful permanent residence. It specifically targets individuals who are nationals of countries designated under Temporary Protected Status (TPS), or who were in TPS, and who have been continuously present in the U.S. for at least three years. The bill includes provisions for work authorization while applications are pending, fee exemptions for vulnerable applicants (such as minors, low-income individuals, and those in foster care), and a "stay of removal" for those with pending applications. It also contains confidentiality protections for application information and requires detailed reporting when countries lose TPS status. The bill aims to streamline the process for eligible TPS holders to obtain permanent residency without having to file motions to reopen prior removal orders.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Essential Community Facilities program to allow rural communities to use existing funding for clean school bus infrastructure. It directly affects rural school districts and communities seeking to adopt cleaner buses by permitting funds to cover charging infrastructure costs and planning activities. The key provision expands eligibility under current programs to include acquisition of charging equipment and technical support for clean bus deployment. It references the Energy Policy Act's definition of "clean school bus" but does not create new funding streams - only authorizes necessary appropriations for existing program use. The bill enables rural areas to leverage current resources for transitioning to zero-emission school transportation.
Maddy summaryThe GLOBE Act of 2023 is a comprehensive legislative proposal focused on advancing the human rights of LGBTQI people worldwide. It requires the Department of State to document and respond to bias-motivated violence against LGBTQI individuals in country reports, establishes a Special Envoy for LGBTQI rights, and creates targeted sanctions for individuals responsible for human rights violations against LGBTQI people. The bill also includes provisions for immigration reform to better protect LGBTQI asylum seekers, mandates training for U.S. diplomatic personnel on LGBTQI rights, and establishes a Global Equality Fund to support civil society organizations working to protect LGBTQI rights internationally.
Maddy summarySRES 243 is a Senate resolution designating June 2023 as "Immigrant Heritage Month" to honor the contributions of immigrants and their children to the United States. It highlights their roles in key areas like health care (e.g., 27% of physicians), economic growth, and cultural diversity, without creating new laws or altering policies. As a non-binding resolution, it encourages public recognition through community events but does not affect any legal status or rights.
Maddy summaryS 1885 would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to remove annual numerical limits on employment-based visas for a new category (J). This change would directly affect immigrants in category J, allowing them to obtain visas without facing yearly caps. The bill modifies two sections of the law (201(b)(1)(A) and 203(b)(4)) to include category J in the list of exempt categories. The bill's title references "vulnerable immigrant youth," but the provided text does not specify that category J relates to youth or vulnerability.
Maddy summaryThe BUMP Act of 2023 (S 1909) prohibits the sale, possession, and transfer of devices that increase the rate of fire on semiautomatic firearms, including "bump stocks" and similar modifications. It directly affects owners of semiautomatic firearms modified to speed up firing or mimic machineguns, requiring them to register such weapons within 120 days of enactment. Key provisions ban devices designed to eliminate the need for separate trigger pulls per shot and define "semiautomatic firearm" to exclude machinegun-like modifications. The bill exempts government entities and pre-existing legal modifications from the ban, provided they are registered.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires federal agencies to include questions about sexual orientation, gender identity, and variations in sex characteristics (intersex traits) in their demographic surveys, such as the census and health studies. Agencies must establish data standards within 360 days of the bill's enactment, using methods that ensure voluntary participation, privacy, and confidentiality, while avoiding personally identifiable information after three years. The law directly affects federal agencies conducting covered surveys, aiming to fill a gap in current data collection where intersex populations are not measured. Reports based on these surveys must include this data within three years, though agencies may request case-by-case waivers if compliance would harm survey quality or violate privacy laws.