Sen. Ted Cruz

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the Air Force to plan and design infrastructure improvements for two gates at Dyess Air Force Base in Texas: the Tye Gate (up to $17 million total, with design costs capped at 7%) and the Arnold Gate (up to $12.065 million total, with design costs capped at 8%). The design requirements for each gate address specific site conditions, such as minimal utility crossings for Tye Gate and site congestion for Arnold Gate. The project will use existing military construction funds without requiring new appropriations. The bill directly affects Dyess Air Force Base operations and access infrastructure planning.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the Air Force to plan and design an addition to the child development center (CDC) at Dyess Air Force Base in Texas. It directs the Secretary of the Air Force to conduct these activities for a project costing up to $6.5 million, with planning and design activities limited to no more than 9% of that amount. The design must integrate with existing systems (like fire alarms and utilities), allow the center to stay open during construction, and address changes to outdoor spaces like playgrounds. The work will be funded using existing Air Force planning and design funds under current military construction authorities, with no new money requested.

Maddy summaryS 1463, the Finding ORE Act, establishes a process for the U.S. Secretary of the Interior to create memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with partner foreign countries that supply critical minerals or rare earth elements. These MOUs would fund cooperative mapping projects to identify mineral deposits, with key provisions requiring U.S. or allied foreign companies to have first priority for developing these resources and protecting mapping data from unauthorized access by non-allied nations. The bill directly affects partner countries sourcing critical minerals, U.S. institutions of higher education (through training programs), and U.S. private companies seeking mineral development opportunities. It aims to strengthen international supply chains for minerals critical to clean energy technology by facilitating scientific collaboration and private-sector investment. The bill does not create new funding but outlines a framework for federal agencies to coordinate with foreign partners and the private sector.

Maddy summarySRES 286 is a ceremonial Senate resolution introduced on June 17, 2025, by Senators Cornyn and Cruz. It commemorates the life, achievements, and public service of former First Lady Barbara Pierce Bush on the occasion of her 100th birthday (born June 8, 1925). The resolution honors her work promoting literacy - including founding the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy and supporting the National Literacy Act of 1991 - and her role as Second Lady and First Lady. As a procedural resolution, it has no legal effect or direct impact on any individuals or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the U.S. Army to begin early production of up to 24 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) before full-scale manufacturing, aiming to speed delivery to military units. Key provisions include prioritizing workforce stability in Texas and Kansas, incorporating lessons from testing, and using flexible design for future upgrades to control costs. The Army must report to Congress within 180 days on implementation plans, supply chain readiness, and projected cost savings from this early production phase. The bill directly affects the Army's procurement process, specialized aircraft manufacturers, and suppliers in key states supporting the FLRAA program.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the U.S. Army to develop two specialized variants of the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA): a medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) model with enhanced telemedicine, patient capacity, and range, and a special operations configuration for USSOCOM featuring advanced sensors, weapons, and modular mission systems. It requires coordination with the Army Medical Department and USSOCOM, emphasizes cost-saving common components across variants, and mandates a congressional report within 180 days detailing development status and funding needs. The bill does not create new funding but directs existing appropriations for research, development, and initial procurement of these variants. It directly affects Army medical units, special operations forces, and defense procurement processes.

Maddy summaryThe CREATE JOBS Act (S 2056) changes U.S. tax rules to accelerate business deductions. It allows immediate 100% expensing for qualified property (like equipment) placed in service after 2017, eliminating step-by-step depreciation. For residential and commercial real estate, it introduces a "neutral cost recovery" adjustment that modifies annual depreciation deductions based on economic changes. It also eliminates the option to amortize research and experimental expenses over 60 months, requiring businesses to deduct these costs immediately in the year incurred. These changes directly affect businesses purchasing equipment, owning rental properties, or conducting R&D, aiming to boost investment and cash flow.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the Navy to integrate nacelle (engine housing) improvements into the CMV-22 tiltrotor aircraft fleet to boost mission readiness and reliability, specifically for operations in the Indo-Pacific. It directs the Navy to prioritize these upgrades for aircraft produced or maintained in 2025-2026, leveraging successful CV-22 aircraft modifications that increased availability and reduced maintenance. The bill aims to sustain the sole U.S. tiltrotor industrial base - including retaining skilled workers in Amarillo, Texas - during the transition from V-22 production to future programs. It requires a Navy report to Congress within 180 days detailing implementation progress, performance metrics, and impacts on the workforce and production capability.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the Secretary of the Navy to implement engine housing (nacelle) modifications on the Navy's CMV-22 Osprey aircraft fleet. It aims to reduce aircraft downtime, improve reliability, and support operations in the Indo-Pacific by incorporating lessons from the Air Force's similar upgrades. The bill requires the Navy to prioritize modifications for aircraft produced or maintained in fiscal years 2025-2026 and to report to Congress within 180 days on implementation progress, readiness metrics, industrial base impacts, and future needs. The changes directly affect the Navy's CMV-22 fleet operations and maintenance, using existing funds without new appropriations.

Maddy summaryThe TERMS Act (S 2010) requires online service providers (like social media platforms, apps, and websites requiring user accounts) to clearly disclose their acceptable use policies and provide advance written notice before restricting user accounts. Specifically, providers must explain prohibited actions, enforcement methods, appeal options, and how outside activities (e.g., social media posts) might lead to account restrictions. They must also publish annual reports detailing how many users were restricted, by what policy violation, and how many appeals succeeded. These requirements aim to increase transparency for users and promote informed choices about online services.