Sen. Ashley Moody

Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025 This bill makes several changes to the administration of bankruptcy cases, particularly by increasing certain fees, extending the sunset date of various fees, and extending the term of specified bankruptcy judgeships. The bill increases the fees paid to the trustee in Chapter 7 (liquidation) cases. The bill extends for an additional five years the fees paid quarterly to the U.S. trustee in Chapter 11 (reorganization) cases. The bill also increases the fee percentage for cases with large disbursements, subject to limitations.  Finally, temporary bankruptcy judgeships in various districts are extended for an additional five years.

Maddy summaryThis resolution commemorates the one-year anniversary of the July 13, 2024, attempted assassination of President Donald J. Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. It condemns the attack and other threats against political officials, honors victims Corey D. Comperatore (who died shielding his family), David Dutch, and James Copenhaver (who were injured), and expresses gratitude to first responders. The resolution also condemns incitement of violence against elected officials and calls for unity against political violence. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or policies but formally states the Senate’s position.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals a federal rule that allowed short-term health insurance plans to be sold with fewer consumer protections. It specifically targets a rule published by the IRS, EBSA, and CMS on April 3, 2024, which governed short-term, limited-duration insurance and certain noncoordinated health benefits. By nullifying this rule, the bill would allow insurers to offer these short-term plans without the restrictions previously imposed. This directly affects insurers selling short-term coverage and consumers purchasing such plans, as it removes requirements related to coverage duration, pre-existing condition limitations, and essential health benefits.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes federal standards for trauma kits used by police departments receiving federal grant funding. It requires all such kits to include specific components like tourniquets, bleeding control bandages, and instructional materials from recognized medical sources, and mandates training for officers on their use. Police departments must follow these standards when purchasing kits with federal funds, though they can still assemble kits from approved components. The bill also sets requirements for maintaining and strategically placing these kits in patrol vehicles and agency facilities.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates an Infrastructure Investment Fund to finance repairs and upgrades to NASA's Kennedy Space Center facilities. Private companies and public entities partnering with NASA at the space center will pay user fees (assessments) through existing agreements, with funds deposited into the new Treasury fund. The money will cover capital repairs, maintenance, and improvements to NASA-owned infrastructure needed to support these partnerships, such as renovations and modernization. The fund must report annually to Congress on collections and spending, with the assessment authority set to expire in 2035.

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.

Veterans' Assuring Critical Care Expansions to Support Servicemembers (ACCESS) Act of 2025 This bill addresses the administration of the Veterans Community Care Program (VCCP) and other Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care matters. Among other provisions regarding the VCCP, the bill establishes in statute access standards that determine when a veteran is eligible to receive non-VA care through the VCCP, requires the VA to notify veterans regarding their eligibility for care within two business days after the VA is aware the veteran is seeking care, and extends the deadline for the submittal of claims under the VCCP by health care entities and providers. The VA must address its mental health treatment programs by establishing a standardized screening process to determine whether a veteran satisfies criteria for priority or routine admission to a mental health residential rehabilitation treatment program or a program for residential care for mental health and substance abuse disorders, tracking the performance of medical facilities and Veterans Integrated Service Networks in meeting the requirements for mental health treatment screenings and timely admission to treatment programs under such screenings, and establishing an appeal process for when a veteran is denied admission to a covered treatment program or is accepted into a program but not offered bed placement in a timely manner. Additionally, the VA must establish an online self-service module for veterans to request and manage appointments, track referrals, and appeal and track decisions related to requests for care.

Maddy summaryThis resolution commends the Florida Panthers for winning the 2025 Stanley Cup Final and congratulates their fans. It directs the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to the team's ownership (including Vincent Viola), management (Matthew Caldwell), and hockey operations leadership (Bill Zito). The resolution is purely ceremonial and does not create any legal obligations or policy changes. It specifically recognizes the team's playoff victories and individual player awards from the 2024-2025 NHL season.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends federal law to include rioting as a form of "racketeering activity" under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act. It does so by adding a reference to section 2101 (which defines rioting as a federal crime) into the existing list of racketeering activities. This change would allow federal prosecutors to pursue RICO charges against individuals or groups who engage in rioting as part of a larger pattern of organized criminal conduct. The bill directly affects those whose rioting activities are linked to organized criminal enterprises, potentially subjecting them to enhanced penalties under RICO.

Maddy summaryThis bill mandates the FDA to study how microplastics in food and water affect human health, specifically examining exposure pathways and impacts on children’s health, the endocrine system, cancer, chronic illness, and reproductive health. The study must identify major exposure routes and assess health effects across these areas. Within one year of the bill’s enactment, the FDA must submit a report to Congress detailing its findings and recommending potential legislative or administrative actions. The bill focuses solely on gathering scientific data to inform future decisions, without imposing new regulations or directly affecting specific groups.