Maddy summaryThe Securing Partner Supply Chains Act creates a new government program called the Initiative on Foreign Investment Screening to help allied nations protect their economies from security threats. Led by the State Department, this initiative will train foreign partners on how to screen investments from outside their countries to prevent risks to critical infrastructure and sensitive technology. The program is designed to assist partner countries, defined as those with free trade agreements or mutual defense treaties with the U.S., in building their own regulatory systems to manage foreign investment safely. The initiative will operate for five years, after which the Secretary of State must report to Congress on the progress made and any remaining security concerns.
Sponsored bills
Maddy summaryThe Hazardous Fuels Transportation Assistance Act of 2026 creates a competitive grant program to help organizations transport materials removed during wildfire risk reduction projects on National Forest System lands. Eligible recipients include for-profit companies, nonprofits, state and local governments, Indian Tribes, and universities, with funding available from fiscal years 2027 through 2031. Grants can cover costs for transporting wood and biomass, maintaining transport equipment, and workforce training, but cannot be used for construction or buying timber. The program prioritizes projects in high-risk wildfire areas and offers higher funding percentages to Indian Tribes compared to other applicants.
Maddy summaryThe SAFE KIDS Act requires companies providing AI chatbots to verify user ages, conduct regular safety risk assessments, and implement specific safeguards to protect children from harms such as self-harm, sexual exploitation, and manipulative design. Providers must offer robust parental controls that allow parents to limit usage, restrict data collection, and receive notifications if their child encounters dangerous content or expresses suicidal ideation. The legislation also prohibits targeting children with advertisements or selling their personal information without explicit parental consent, while mandating annual independent audits to ensure compliance. Enforcement of these rules will be handled by the Federal Trade Commission, which has the authority to impose civil penalties for violations.
Maddy summaryThe PFAS Alternatives Act directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create grant programs that help develop and train firefighters on using protective gear free from PFAS chemicals. Under this law, eligible nonprofit and educational organizations can receive funding to research next-generation turnout gear that maintains safety standards without relying on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. The legislation allocates up to $25 million between 2027 and 2031 for research grants and $2 million between 2028 and 2032 for training initiatives, ensuring that new gear designs are tested and that first responders learn proper care and decontamination methods. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary to submit a progress report to Congress within two years of enactment to track the implementation of these safety improvements.
Maddy summaryThe Wildland Firefighter Hazard Pay Correction Act expands hazard pay eligibility to include firefighters who conduct prescribed burns and smokejumpers performing training or operational parachute jumps. This legislation amends federal law to equate the pay differential for these specific duties with the rate paid for fighting forest and range fires on the fireline. The Office of Personnel Management is required to issue regulations within 90 days to implement these changes, which will apply to pay periods beginning after that deadline or after the regulations are finalized.
Maddy summaryThe FIRE SMART Act of 2026 directs the Environmental Protection Agency to update its regulations regarding rural water infrastructure projects. Specifically, the bill requires the EPA to define "communities at high risk from fire or wildfire" and to prioritize funding for water system improvements that aid in fire suppression within these areas. Additionally, the legislation mandates that projects benefiting both drinking water and fire suppression receive priority if the community has adopted a wildfire protection plan or taken steps to reduce private property fire risks. These regulatory changes aim to ensure that federal funding for rural water systems explicitly supports wildfire prevention efforts.
Maddy summaryThe Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act expands legal protections for firearm manufacturers and sellers by immediately dismissing any lawsuits currently pending against them that allege harm caused by the criminal or unlawful misuse of their products. The bill defines these protected cases as those where the injury resulted from a third party's illegal actions rather than a defect in the product itself, while explicitly excluding claims involving negligent entrustment, specific federal violations, or design defects. To enforce these protections, the law allows defendants to remove such cases from state courts to federal court and grants them the right to appeal dismissal orders immediately. Additionally, the legislation preempts state and local laws that attempt to hold these companies liable for product misuse and provides for attorney's fees for defendants who successfully assert their immunity.
Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a feasibility study on a selective water withdrawal system at Glen Canyon Dam. The study will assess how to optimize hydropower generation when releasing cold water while preventing invasive species from being drawn into the water system, following existing Colorado River management plans. It requires completion within 18 months using existing federal funds (nonreimbursable), with consultation from the Department of Energy and power contractors. The bill does not change current operations guidelines for Lake Powell or Lake Mead.
Maddy summaryThis bill reauthorizes a federal grant program that funds large-scale water recycling and reuse projects, directly affecting water utilities, municipalities, and environmental organizations applying for these grants. It extends the program's funding period from 5 to 10 years under the existing Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act framework. The key provision simply modifies the duration of the competitive grant program without adding new requirements or eligibility changes. This change provides longer-term stability for grantees planning multi-year water recycling infrastructure projects.
Maddy summaryThis bill reauthorizes the Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program through 2031, updating its focus to prioritize integrated snowpack measurement and advanced modeling technologies. It shifts emphasis from basic data collection to tools like machine learning, imaging spectroscopy, and hydrologic modeling to improve water supply forecasts. The program’s annual funding is reduced to $6.5 million (from $15 million over five years), requiring annual reports on basin applications and technology effectiveness. It directly affects water managers and agencies in snowmelt-dependent regions, particularly those making multi-state or multi-basin water decisions.