Sen. Ted Budd

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits noncitizens from voting in all District of Columbia elections, including local elections for public office and ballot initiatives. It directly affects noncitizen residents of Washington D.C. who previously could vote under the repealed 2022 law. The bill repeals the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022, restoring the prior rule that limited voting in D.C. elections to U.S. citizens. This change would require noncitizen D.C. residents to obtain citizenship to vote in local elections.

Maddy summaryThe Financial Technology Protection Act of 2025 establishes an Independent Financial Technology Working Group to study how terrorists and criminals use digital assets (like cryptocurrency) to evade sanctions, launder money, or fund illicit activities. The group, composed of federal agencies (Treasury, Justice, FBI, etc.) and private-sector representatives from fintech, blockchain, financial institutions, and privacy organizations, will research these threats and develop new anti-money laundering proposals. It must submit annual reports to Congress for four years, including a final report before dissolving, and requires a separate strategy report on preventing foreign actors from exploiting digital tools to bypass U.S. sanctions. The bill directly affects government agencies, financial technology companies, and privacy-focused organizations through its research mandates and reporting requirements.

Maddy summaryThis resolution urges all NATO member countries to commit to spending at least 5% of their gross domestic product (GDP) on defense. It specifies that 3.5% should cover traditional military spending and 1.5% should address non-military security efforts like cyber resilience and infrastructure. The resolution directly addresses all 32 NATO members, particularly those not meeting prior spending targets, and criticizes current ambiguity in defense commitments. As a non-binding Senate resolution, it formally expresses the U.S. Senate's position without creating new law or altering existing obligations.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends U.S. immigration law to make certain DUI convictions automatically lead to immigration consequences. Non-citizens convicted of driving while intoxicated or impaired (including DUI under state law) would be barred from entering the U.S. (inadmissible) or face deportation, regardless of whether their offense was classified as a misdemeanor or felony locally. The key mechanism adds new grounds for inadmissibility and deportability under the Immigration and Nationality Act, treating DUI offenses as serious immigration violations. It directly affects non-citizens with such convictions, expanding immigration enforcement to include these offenses. The bill does not change state DUI laws but links them to federal immigration outcomes.

Maddy summaryS 2547 ("Kate's Law") increases penalties for non-citizens who enter the U.S. unlawfully or reenter after removal. It raises the mandatory prison term for aliens who enter without inspection (e.g., evading border checks) and later commit crimes punishable by over one year in prison from 2 to 5 years. For reentry offenses, it mandates minimum 10-year prison sentences for those convicted of serious crimes before removal, or who reenter after multiple removals or specific prior convictions. The bill directly affects non-citizens facing immigration enforcement actions under Sections 275 and 276 of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SRES 342) is a symbolic gesture honoring small firearm manufacturers in the U.S., recognizing their economic contributions and role in recreational shooting traditions. It specifically designates August 2025 as "National Shooting Sports Month" and commends these businesses for supporting 380,000 jobs and $91 billion in annual economic output. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but formally acknowledges small manufacturers’ role in preserving Second Amendment-related activities and outdoor culture. It is a commemorative statement with no binding policy impact.

Protecting Air Ambulance Services for Americans Act of 2025 This bill authorizes payment changes under Medicare for air ambulance services based on certain collected data and requires additional reporting from providers of these services. Current law requires providers of air ambulance services to report certain information regarding general costs and utilization to the Department of Health and Human Services; private health insurers are also required to report information relating to coverage of these services. The bill authorizes the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to revise payment rates under Medicare for air ambulance services based on this data, and it requires providers of air ambulance services to specifically report information relating to costs and utilization under Medicare. The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to report on the data that is collected under current law requirements and to recommend changes to Medicare payment rates accordingly.

Maddy summaryS 2510, the Service-Disabled Veteran Opportunities in Small Business Act, requires federal agencies that fail to meet their annual goals for awarding contracts to service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses to provide staff training on improving these contracts. The bill mandates that the Small Business Administration, with the Office of Veterans Business Development, issue guidance and best practices within 180 days of enactment to help agencies meet their targets. Agencies must also report annually to Congress listing those that missed goals and detailing the training provided. This law directly affects federal agencies responsible for contracting, aiming to increase opportunities for veteran-owned small businesses through structured agency accountability.

Maddy summaryThe Protecting Access to Credit for Small Businesses Act prohibits the Small Business Administration (SBA) from making direct loans under the 7(a) program for new applications. This means the SBA will no longer provide direct funding to small businesses through this specific channel, though it will continue servicing existing direct 7(a) loans approved before the bill's enactment. The bill does not affect the SBA’s standard role in guaranteeing loans made by banks under the 7(a) program, which remains the primary method for small business lending. As a result, small businesses seeking 7(a) loans after the bill takes effect must work with participating banks rather than the SBA directly.

Maddy summaryS 2454, the Fair Debt Collection Practices for Servicemembers Act, prohibits debt collectors from threatening military penalties when collecting debts from servicemembers and certain dependents. It specifically bans threats to reduce a servicemember’s rank, revoke security clearance, or trigger prosecution under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). The bill applies to "covered individuals," defined as active-duty members, recent separation/discharge veterans (within 365 days), specific dependents, and Selected Reserve members. Debt collectors may still provide standard debt information but cannot use military consequences as collection tactics. A separate provision requires a GAO study on the bill’s impact on military readiness and security clearances.