Sen. Jerry Moran

Maddy summaryThis bill requires hotels, short-term rentals (like Airbnb), and online booking platforms to display the **total price** of a room - including all mandatory service fees - before customers book. It prohibits hiding fees in ads or checkout, mandating clear upfront disclosure of taxes, government fees, and mandatory charges. The law applies to temporary lodging (excluding meeting rooms or catering) and exempts optional add-ons like spa services. Violations can be enforced by the FTC or state attorneys general, with the rule taking effect 450 days after enactment.

Maddy summarySRES 220 designates the week of May 11-17, 2025, as "National Police Week" to honor law enforcement officers across the United States. The resolution recognizes officers who have been killed, disabled, or injured in the line of duty, including 234 officers honored for 2024 fatalities and 18 officers killed in 2025. It expresses the Senate’s support for law enforcement, acknowledges the need for adequate resources for officer safety, and encourages public observance to celebrate their service and sacrifices. This is a ceremonial resolution with no new policy or funding changes.

Maddy summaryThe Healthy Dog Importation Act establishes new health and documentation requirements for importing live dogs into the U.S. It requires dogs to be in good health, vaccinated, treated for parasites, and permanently identified, with a certificate from a licensed veterinarian. Dogs intended for transfer (such as adoption or sale) must be at least 6 months old and accompanied by an import permit issued by the Secretary of Agriculture. Exceptions cover returning pets, military working dogs, research, and veterinary treatment, while repealing older import rules and mandating an electronic documentation system and central database for tracking.

Maddy summaryS 1712, the Criminal History Access Act of 2025, amends federal law to allow state "peace officer standards and training agencies" (agencies that set hiring and training standards for police officers) to access criminal history records for background checks. The bill adds these agencies to the list of entities authorized under Title 28 of U.S. Code to obtain such records. It requires the Attorney General to update federal regulations within 180 days of enactment to implement this change. This procedural amendment directly affects state law enforcement certification bodies by expanding their access to federal criminal history data.

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau titled Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions and published on December 30, 2024. The rule revises provisions regarding charges for insufficient funds in a customer’s bank account (i.e., overdrafts) at very large financial institutions. Under the rule, these institutions must (1) cap overdraft charges at $5; (2) with justification, cap charges at a higher amount; or (3) handle overdrafts as credit and comply with applicable Truth in Lending Act disclosure requirements.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution seeks to block a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rule that aimed to expand internet access for schools through the E-Rate program, specifically addressing the "homework gap" by increasing funding for student connectivity. The rule, published in the Federal Register on August 20, 2024, would have modified how schools and libraries access broadband under the E-Rate program. If passed, the resolution would cancel this rule, preventing it from taking effect under federal disapproval procedures. This is a procedural action targeting a specific FCC regulatory change, not a new policy.

Maddy summarySRES 210 is a ceremonial Senate resolution honoring the Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) for its 80th anniversary. It commends BVA’s founding in 1945 by WWII veterans who lost sight and its ongoing advocacy for blind and low-vision veterans, including efforts to improve VA rehabilitation services, guide dog access, and disability benefits. The resolution urges the VA to ensure safe guide dog access at facilities and maintain on-site "Service Dog Champions," but contains no new funding or policy changes. It directly recognizes BVA’s work without altering laws or affecting veterans’ benefits. This is purely a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the Senate.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all aircraft (including military aircraft) operating in Class B airspace - typically around major airports - to install and activate ADS-B In and ADS-B Out equipment starting upon the bill's enactment. ADS-B Out broadcasts an aircraft's position and speed data to ground systems and other aircraft, while ADS-B In receives similar data for pilots. The bill repeals a prior exemption that allowed military aircraft to skip this requirement under the 2019 Defense Act. It directly affects pilots, airlines, and military operators flying in high-traffic airspace by mandating this technology for improved air traffic surveillance and safety.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases government support for crop insurance premiums for certain farm insurance plans. It raises the government's share to 77% for higher coverage levels and 68% for lower coverage levels under revenue or yield protection plans using enterprise or whole-farm units - up from previous rates. It also adjusts coverage requirements (lowering the minimum from 14% to 10% for some options) and increases premium subsidies for supplemental coverage from 65% to 80%. The bill requires a study on expanding supplemental coverage to larger counties, with a report due within a year of enactment.

Maddy summaryThe Neighborhood Homes Investment Act creates a new tax credit to increase affordable homeownership in distressed communities by closing financing gaps. It allows developers to claim a credit equal to the difference between development costs and affordable sale prices, capped at 40% of development costs or 32% of the national median home price. To qualify, homes must be sold to individuals with incomes at or below 140% of area median income in designated distressed census tracts, with specific requirements for rehabilitation and affordability. The credit is designed to address housing shortages in low-income areas while requiring repayment if homes are resold within five years.