Sen. Ron Wyden

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors the life and legacy of the late Senator Lindsey Olin Graham from South Carolina. It formally acknowledges his extensive career in the military, state government, and Congress, noting his service as a Senator and his roles as Chairman of the Judiciary and Budget committees. The Senate expresses its sorrow over his death and requests that this tribute be shared with the House of Representatives and Graham's family.

Maddy summaryThe Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act fundamentally changes federal law by removing marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, effectively decriminalizing it at the federal level and allowing states to regulate their own cannabis markets without federal interference. To manage this new landscape, the bill creates a new federal agency called the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Tax and Trade Bureau to oversee licensing, collect taxes, and prevent illicit trade, while also establishing a new Center for Cannabis Products within the FDA to regulate safety and labeling. The legislation includes significant restorative justice measures, such as automatically expunging federal cannabis convictions and prohibiting discrimination against individuals with such records in areas like immigration, security clearances, and access to federal benefits. Additionally, the bill provides billions of dollars in funding to support research into the health effects of cannabis, expand access to financial services for legitimate cannabis businesses, and assist communities and individuals harmed by past prohibition enforcement.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution seeks to officially disapprove a specific rule issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the implementation of prior authorization for certain Medicare services. The proposed action would prevent the rule, known as the WISeR Model, from taking effect, thereby stopping the new requirements from being enforced. If passed, the resolution would nullify the regulation and maintain the status quo for the affected healthcare services.

Maddy summaryThe Work Without Worry Act of 2026 changes how the Social Security Administration evaluates disability for children who receive benefits based on a parent's work record. It allows these children to be considered disabled even if their condition started before age 22 but continued after that age, removing the requirement that they remain disabled continuously until they apply for benefits. Additionally, the bill treats a child's application for benefits as a simultaneous request for their own disability or retirement benefits if they meet specific age and insurance criteria, though they will only receive the higher payment amount. These changes apply to applications filed at least two years after the law is enacted.

Maddy summaryThe Duster Inhalation Prevention Act directs the Consumer Product Safety Commission to classify specific aerosol duster propellants as hazardous substances. Under this law, aerosol products containing more than 18 mg of these substances would be banned, and manufacturers would be prohibited from stockpiling them ahead of the ban. The bill also allows the Commission to add other harmful propellants to the list if they are used for recreational inhalation. These measures aim to reduce the availability of products that can be misused for intoxication while excluding FDA-regulated drugs from the restrictions.

Maddy summaryThe Nitrous Oxide Inhalation Prevention Act establishes new federal regulations to curb the misuse of nitrous oxide while allowing its continued use for legitimate medical, industrial, and automotive purposes. Key provisions include banning flavored products and limiting food-use canisters to 8 grams, alongside strict rules that prohibit packaging with bright colors or cartoon characters and require prominent warning labels on every cartridge. The bill also imposes age restrictions by setting a minimum purchase age of 21, mandates that retailers verify identification and limit sales hours, and restricts wholesalers from selling directly to individual consumers. To support harm reduction efforts, the legislation authorizes funding for grants aimed at education, prevention programs, and training for law enforcement and medical professionals. Non-compliance with these new requirements can result in civil monetary penalties for manufacturers and distributors, or escalating fines and potential sales bans for retailers.

Maddy summaryThe Agricultural Worker Justice Act of 2026 establishes new rules to improve wages, safety, and accountability for workers in the meat and poultry processing industry. It requires the USDA to only purchase food from facilities where workers are paid at least the local prevailing wage and prohibits companies receiving USDA funds from buying back their own stock or paying dividends. The bill also mandates stricter safety standards, including limits on increased production line speeds, better access to toilet facilities, and enhanced protections against retaliation for reporting injuries or unsafe conditions. Additionally, the legislation creates a system to blacklist contractors with repeated labor law violations and requires detailed annual reports on grant recipients and racial disparities in the sector.

Maddy summaryThe McCarty and Heideman Air Safety Enhancement Act directs the Federal Aviation Administration to review its policies on low-altitude airspace safety, specifically focusing on hazards created by temporary structures like slacklines and highlines. This review will involve consulting with various aviation stakeholders, including pilots, drone operators, and land management agencies, to assess current marking requirements and data accuracy. If the FAA finds that existing rules are insufficient, it must update regulations within a year to better identify these obstructions in flight planning tools and improve coordination with local authorities. Additionally, the agency is required to report its findings and any recommended policy changes to Congress within nine months of completing the review.

Maddy summaryThe Plug Offshore Wells Act requires the Secretary of the Interior to submit an annual report to Congress and the public detailing the status of decommissioning offshore oil and gas wells, platforms, and pipelines. This report must include data on the number of decommissioning applications received, wells left in place versus removed, pipeline lengths decommissioned, and enforcement actions taken by the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement. The law applies to the Department of the Interior and affects the oversight of offshore energy infrastructure cleanup. The reporting requirement begins two years after the bill is enacted and continues annually thereafter.

Maddy summaryThe Living Wage For All Act aims to raise the federal minimum wage to a living standard by establishing a tiered increase schedule that targets $25 per hour over five years for large corporations and twelve years for smaller employers. The bill defines large employers as those with at least $1 billion in annual revenue or 500 employees, requiring them to lead the transition while providing smaller businesses more time to adjust. It also phases out the separate, lower minimum wage for tipped employees and youth workers, eventually aligning all workers under the same rate, and gradually eliminates special minimum wage certificates for individuals with disabilities. Once the general minimum wage reaches $25 per hour, the law mandates that future adjustments be tied annually to the national median hourly wage to ensure the standard keeps pace with economic growth.