Maddy summaryThe Sanctuary City Elimination Act defines "sanctuary jurisdictions" as states or local areas that restrict cooperation with federal immigration authorities, such as refusing to share immigration data or honor detention requests. If a jurisdiction is classified as a sanctuary, the bill prohibits it from receiving various federal grants, including funding for education, environmental protection, economic development, and community housing projects. The legislation also provides a legal mechanism allowing state attorneys general to sue in federal court to recover these funds if a sanctuary jurisdiction releases an immigrant who subsequently commits a crime in another state. Additionally, the bill grants local law enforcement the authority to act as federal agents when complying with immigration detainers and offers them immunity from liability in lawsuits related to those actions.
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Maddy summaryThis bill, the IGO Anti-Boycott Act, amends the existing Anti-Boycott Act of 2018 to broaden its application. It expands the scope of the original act, which prohibits U.S. persons from complying with certain boycotts fostered by foreign countries, to now also include international governmental organizations (IGOs). This means the anti-boycott provisions will apply to boycotts fostered by IGOs in the same manner they apply to those from foreign countries. Additionally, the bill mandates the President to submit an annual report to Congress and the public, listing foreign countries and IGOs that foster or impose boycotts and describing those boycotts.
Maddy summaryThis bill, titled the "Stop Support for UNRWA Act of 2026," would prohibit the United States from making any financial contributions, direct or indirect, to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) or its related entities. It also revokes diplomatic privileges and immunities for all UNRWA officials, employees, and representatives. Furthermore, the bill restricts the use of federal funds for United States delegations and contributions to any United Nations agency, body, or program if it is chaired by a country designated by the Secretary of State as repeatedly supporting international terrorism.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Social Security Act to allow states to use federal grants to support pregnancy centers. It defines pregnancy centers as organizations that protect the lives of mothers and unborn children while offering services like counseling, education, and material support to families. The change removes previous restrictions that prevented states from using these funds for such centers. The legislation directly affects state governments managing federal grants and the organizations that provide pregnancy-related resources.
Maddy summaryThe FARM Stability Act proposes changes to wage requirements for H-2A temporary agricultural workers in the United States. It would require the Secretary of Labor to establish a two-tiered wage system based on skill levels, with higher pay for workers who have formal training or significant experience compared to entry-level workers. The bill also mandates that wages account for housing costs by calculating an hourly adjustment factor based on average fair market rent for four-bedroom units, limited to 30 percent of the base wage rate. These provisions would directly affect employers hiring H-2A workers and the workers themselves by modifying how minimum wages are determined and adjusted annually.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a Federal Clearinghouse to help Historically Black Colleges and Universities find and access federal research funding opportunities. The Clearinghouse will be established within the Department of Education and will include representatives from multiple federal agencies to provide information on grants for research and building research capacity. It will also offer best practices and recommendations to help HBCUs strengthen their research programs and compete for federal funding. The bill requires federal agencies to review their grant programs and report annually to Congress on how they can better support HBCU research capacity through the Clearinghouse.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits public colleges and universities receiving federal funding from denying religious student groups access to campus facilities or official recognition solely because of their religious beliefs, practices, or standards. It directly affects public higher education institutions and religious student organizations seeking equal treatment alongside secular groups. The key mechanism requires institutions to provide religious groups with the same rights, benefits, and privileges - such as meeting space, event scheduling, and official status - as non-religious student organizations. This policy change ensures religious groups cannot be discriminated against in campus activities through the threat of withheld federal funding.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a 75% federal tax credit for individuals donating cash or securities to approved nonprofit charter school organizations. The credit is limited to 10% of adjusted gross income or $5,000 annually, and applies only to organizations meeting strict criteria (like 501(c)(3) status, performance-based state selection, and annual audits). It requires these organizations to spend 100% of donations on charter school creation/expansion within five years and caps total annual tax credits at $5 billion, allocated by state. The credit is designed to incentivize private funding for charter schools while ensuring accountability through spending rules and oversight.
Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the PREDICT Act, directs the federal government to provide funding to states, tribes, and local health departments for wastewater surveillance programs designed to detect and monitor infectious diseases. The legislation requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants and contracts to eligible entities that submit detailed plans for wastewater sampling, data sharing, and response strategies. Funds can be used to establish new testing capabilities, expand surveillance in rural areas and facilities without proper wastewater treatment, and implement evidence-based monitoring practices. The bill also mandates the creation of technical assistance programs and standardized testing guidelines to ensure consistent data collection and reporting across all participating jurisdictions.
Maddy summaryThis bill, titled the Kids in Classes Act, allows local school districts to use Title I federal education funds directly to parents if a school fails to provide in-person instruction for more than three days due to public health emergencies or collective bargaining disputes. Under the new provisions, parents would receive direct payments equal to the per-student funding amount for each day the school remains closed, which they can use for educational expenses such as tutoring, online learning materials, private school tuition, or educational therapies for students with disabilities. The bill requires school districts to establish a payment plan and verify that funds are spent on qualified educational expenses through receipts or by requiring returns of unused amounts within 30 days of the school reopening.