Maddy summaryThis non-binding Senate resolution (SRES 748) expresses that the United States should not enter into new security agreements with Ukraine. It specifically targets the June 2024 Bilateral Security Agreement between the U.S. and Ukraine, demanding that this existing agreement be submitted to the Senate for ratification as a treaty - requiring two-thirds approval - before it can have legal force. The resolution argues the current agreement bypasses constitutional requirements by circumventing Senate oversight and could commit the U.S. to indefinite military support without congressional authorization. As a resolution, it does not change policy but formally opposes the agreement’s current status and requires Senate ratification for future security commitments.
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Maddy summarySenate Joint Resolution 96 seeks to block a Department of Education rule that prohibits sex-based discrimination in federally funded schools (e.g., colleges, K-12 programs receiving federal aid). If approved, it would invalidate the rule published April 29, 2024 (89 Fed. Reg. 33474), preventing it from taking effect under a congressional disapproval process. This would maintain existing nondiscrimination standards for education programs instead of implementing the new rule. The resolution directly affects all schools and programs receiving federal education funding.
Maddy summaryS 4447, the "Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act," would require the FDA to prioritize review of applications for oral contraceptives intended for routine use (excluding emergency contraception or abortion-related drugs), potentially enabling over-the-counter access for adults 18 and older. It includes a fee waiver for these applications and maintains prescription requirements for individuals under 18. The bill also mandates a GAO study on federal funding for contraception across programs like Medicaid, Medicare, and Title X over the past 15 years. These provisions aim to streamline approval for accessible birth control while clarifying funding patterns.
Maddy summarySRES 697 is a commemorative resolution designating the week of May 12-18, 2024, as "National Police Week" in the U.S. Senate. It aligns with the 1962 law authorizing the President to designate this week, honoring law enforcement officers who have died or been injured in the line of duty. The resolution expresses support for officers, recognizes their service in protecting communities, and encourages public observance to honor their mission and sacrifices. It does not create new policies or affect specific groups, as it is purely ceremonial.
Maddy summarySJRES 82 is a joint resolution that would block a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rule regulating laboratory-developed tests (LDTs) - tests created and used within single clinical laboratories without prior FDA review. The rule, published in the Federal Register on May 6, 2024, would have required FDA oversight for these tests before clinical use. If enacted, this resolution would void the rule under the Congressional Review Act, maintaining the current regulatory framework where LDTs operate with minimal federal oversight. It directly affects the FDA's authority over LDTs and clinical laboratories relying on this existing system.
Maddy summaryS 4291, the Local News and Broadcast Media Preservation Act of 2024, removes federal restrictions on media ownership. It repeals FCC rules limiting how many radio or TV stations a single entity can own or control, and eliminates bans on owning both daily newspapers and broadcast stations. The bill also amends antitrust law to exclude media market share from competition analysis and creates a 4-year safe harbor allowing news organizations (meeting specific criteria) to collectively negotiate with large online platforms over content distribution terms. This directly affects media companies, online distributors like social media platforms, and the structure of local news media ownership.
Maddy summaryThe Antitrust Freedom Act of 2024 would change how key antitrust laws apply by exempting voluntary agreements between individuals or small groups. Specifically, it prevents the Sherman Act, Clayton Act, and FTC Act from prohibiting or applying to voluntary economic cooperation, agreements, or associations entered into by individuals or groups of individuals. This directly affects everyday people or small collectives making informal business arrangements, not large corporations or formal business entities. The bill modifies the interpretation of existing laws to remove antitrust restrictions from these types of personal or small-scale collaborations.
Maddy summarySRES 673 is a commemorative Senate resolution honoring the late David Hampton Pryor, who served as a U.S. Senator for Arkansas from 1978 to 1997. The resolution expresses the Senate’s "profound sorrow" at his death and directs the Secretary of the Senate to share the resolution with the House and deliver a copy to his family. It does not create new laws or policies - it is purely ceremonial, recognizing Pryor’s career as a legislator, governor, and public servant. The resolution concludes with the Senate adjourning as a mark of respect for his legacy.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (SRES 668) is a ceremonial Senate measure honoring the late Senator Daniel Robert "Bob" Graham of Florida, who died on November 9, 2023. It formally expresses the Senate's "profound sorrow" over his death and directs the Secretary of the Senate to share the resolution with the House of Representatives and deliver a copy to his family. The resolution commemorates Graham's career as a Florida senator (1987-2005), governor (1979-1987), and his work on the 9/11 intelligence inquiry, but does not create any new laws or affect constituents. As a commemorative resolution, it serves solely to memorialize his service.
Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative Senate resolution (SRES 669), not a law. It designates October 10, 2024, as "American Girls in Sports Day" to recognize the impact of women in sports and support for Title IX protections. The resolution calls on sports organizations to protect biological women and girls in competition, referencing claims about biological differences and displacement in championships. As a symbolic resolution, it has no legal effect and does not change existing policies or laws.