Sen. Rick Scott

Maddy summaryThis bill, S 3453 ("No Bounties on Badges Act"), authorizes the Attorney General to offer rewards for information leading to arrests, convictions, or prevention of attacks against U.S. federal law enforcement officers. It specifically creates a program allowing rewards for tips about acts harming or killing officers, conspiracies to do so, or efforts to prevent such attacks. The law directly affects federal law enforcement officers (the targets of potential violence) and individuals who provide actionable information to authorities. It amends existing law to add this reward mechanism under Title 18, U.S. Code, section 3071, without restricting other bounty programs.

Maddy summaryThe Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2025 requires the Comptroller General of the United States to audit the Federal Reserve System's Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks within 12 months of the law's enactment. The audit must be completed within that timeframe, and a detailed report of findings, conclusions, and recommendations must be submitted to Congress within 90 days of completion. This report will be shared with congressional leaders and made available to any member of Congress who requests it. The bill directly affects the Federal Reserve System by imposing new transparency requirements for its operations and financial activities.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires federal agencies to report detailed payment information - including the purpose, funding source, and payment type - to the Treasury before disbursing funds. It mandates agencies to verify recipient bank account details and cross-check payment records to prevent errors or fraud. The Treasury gains access to databases like the National Directory of New Hires and tax/Social Security data (with privacy safeguards) to identify and recover improper payments. These requirements apply to all agencies using Treasury payment systems, aiming to improve transparency and reduce wasteful spending.

Maddy summaryThe Scam Compound Accountability and Mobilization Act establishes a strategy to combat cyber-enabled fraud operations run by transnational criminal organizations from "scam compounds" that use human trafficking victims for forced criminality. The bill requires the State Department to create a global strategy within 180 days of enactment, identify enabling countries (those permitting scam operations) and impacted countries, and coordinate international efforts to prevent recruitment fraud and support trafficking survivors. It authorizes sanctions against foreign individuals or entities that support scam operations, including financial sanctions, visa restrictions, and asset seizures. The strategy will be implemented through an interagency task force that will monitor progress, update the strategy as needed, and report annually to Congress. The bill expires seven years after enactment.

Maddy summaryS 2270 designates approximately 34 miles of the Myakka River in Sarasota County, Florida, as part of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, dividing it into eight segments classified as scenic, wild, or recreational. The bill requires the Secretary of the Interior to manage the river through cooperative agreements with Florida's Department of Environmental Protection, Sarasota County, and cities like Venice and North Port, while working with the existing Myakka River Management Coordinating Council. It prohibits land acquisition through condemnation and ensures local management authority under Florida law (section 258.501) remains intact. The designation directly affects landowners, local governments, and conservation efforts within the river's watershed, aiming to protect the river's natural and recreational values.

Maddy summaryThis bill specifies the location for a World War II Women's Memorial already authorized by law. It directs that the memorial, honoring over 18 million women who worked on the home front during WWII, be placed on federal land in Washington, D.C. Specifically, it allows the memorial to be situated either in "Area I" on the National Mall (as defined by a 2003 map) or within the National Mall's "Reserve" area. The bill does not create new policy or change memorial requirements - it only clarifies the physical location on federal land.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the FBI to lead a working group of 18 federal agencies - including the FTC, CFPB, and Department of Homeland Security - to develop a National Strategy for Combating Scams within two years. The strategy must establish a common scam definition, coordinate federal efforts, and incorporate input from scam survivors, older adults, businesses, and law enforcement. It requires agencies to improve data sharing, prevent scams through evidence-based methods, and update the strategy every five years. The FBI, FTC, and CFPB must adopt the agreed-upon scam definition within one year of the strategy's publication.

Maddy summaryThe Back the Blue Act of 2025 creates new federal criminal offenses for killing or assaulting law enforcement officers, judges, and certain public safety personnel (including firefighters and first responders) while they are on duty or because of their official status. It increases penalties for these crimes, including minimum 10-year prison terms for killing officers and longer sentences for assaults causing serious injury, with the death penalty possible for killings. The bill also adds a "flight to avoid prosecution" provision for those fleeing to evade charges for killing officers, expands law enforcement officers' rights to carry firearms in certain circumstances, and limits federal habeas corpus relief for individuals convicted of killing law enforcement officers. This legislation directly affects law enforcement officers, judges, and public safety personnel, as well as individuals who commit violence against them.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits U.S. federal agencies from using taxpayer funds to purchase solar panels manufactured or assembled by entities linked to China’s government (defined as Chinese-owned or controlled by China’s government or Communist Party). It requires agencies to stop all such procurement within 180 days of enactment, including via contracts, grants, or government purchase cards. Agencies may request waivers only if they prove no other viable source exists and the State and Homeland Security Secretaries jointly approve, with quarterly congressional reports on all waiver requests. The bill also mandates a study on domestic solar production capacity and a report on federal solar panel purchases from covered entities.

Maddy summaryS 3302, the Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act of 2025, requires drug manufacturers developing cancer treatments to conduct pediatric-focused research for certain drugs targeting pediatric cancer mechanisms. It amends FDA drug approval processes to mandate molecularly targeted pediatric cancer investigations for drugs with new active ingredients or specific approved combinations, ensuring studies address dosing, safety, and efficacy for children. The bill also extends priority review vouchers (which expedite FDA reviews) for rare pediatric disease treatments until 2030 and mandates GAO studies to evaluate how effectively these incentives spur new pediatric cancer drug development. These changes apply to new drug applications submitted three years after the law's enactment, with reports due to Congress at 6, 8, and 10 years.