Sen. Rand Paul

Maddy summaryS 3440 creates a new temporary visa category specifically for family visits to the United States, affecting relatives of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (including spouses, parents, children, and extended family). The bill requires applicants to provide proof of financial support through a declaration, obtain travel medical insurance covering international care, and confirm they will leave the U.S. after their visit. It limits stays to 90 days per calendar year and prohibits individuals who previously overstayed a family visa from petitioning again, unless they explain extraordinary circumstances. The law also clarifies that these visitors cannot adjust their status to permanent residency while in the U.S.

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 amends the Federal Reserve Act to prohibit the Federal Reserve from paying interest on reserve balances held by banks at the Federal Reserve. It directly affects depository institutions (banks) by eliminating a source of income they currently earn on their required and excess reserves. The key mechanism is removing the specific provision (12) that allowed these interest payments, changing how the Fed compensates banks for holding reserves. This is a concrete policy change to the Fed's operations, not a new bailout measure.

Maddy summaryThe Justice for Breonna Taylor Act bans federal law enforcement officers from executing search warrants without first providing notice of their identity and purpose. It also requires state and local police departments receiving Department of Justice funding to provide such notice before entering a home. The bill directly affects federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies that use search warrants. Key provisions mandate that officers must announce their presence and reason for entry prior to entering a residence, eliminating no-knock entries for covered agencies.

Maddy summaryS 3346, the Freedom to Heal Act of 2025, creates a new registration process for physicians to administer Schedule I investigational drugs under the federal Right to Try program. It directly affects physicians who wish to treat eligible patients with these experimental drugs by requiring them to apply to the Attorney General with specific documentation, including manufacturer agreements and proof of state compliance. Key provisions include a 45-day approval timeline for applications, limits on drug quantities based on submitted requests, and requirements for secure storage and record-keeping. The bill mandates the Attorney General to issue interim rules within 240 days to implement these registration standards, focusing on preventing diversion while enabling patient access.

Maddy summaryThis bill, the Health Marketplace and Savings Accounts for All Act, makes significant changes to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and creates a new framework for health marketplace pools. It increases HSA contribution limits, allows rollovers to children or parents, and expands qualifying expenses to include vitamins, dietary supplements, gym memberships, and wearable fitness trackers. The bill establishes health marketplace pools that can function as employers to offer group health plans, with requirements to prevent health status discrimination in membership and enrollment. These pools can offer coverage that includes only drug benefits as a primary offering, while maintaining consistent enrollment rules that don't consider health status. The legislation aims to increase flexibility and accessibility of health savings options while creating new structures for health coverage.

Maddy summaryThis bill would increase contribution limits for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), particularly for individuals aged 50 or older. It would expand eligible expenses to include menstrual care products, vitamins, dietary supplements, gym memberships, and wearable fitness trackers. The bill would allow HSA funds to be rolled over to children or parents of account holders and provide bankruptcy protections for HSAs similar to retirement accounts. These changes would directly affect individuals using HSAs for health care expenses, particularly those seeking more flexible use of their accounts for wellness expenses and those aged 50 or older.

Maddy summaryThe Gold Reserve Transparency Act of 2025 requires the U.S. government to conduct a comprehensive, independent audit of all federal gold reserves within 9 months of enactment, including a full accounting of all transactions, holdings, and security measures over the past 50 years. This audit must be repeated every 5 years, with results publicly reported within 3 months of completion - excluding only physical security details. The law also mandates that the Treasury upgrade gold reserves to meet current market quality standards (weight and purity) within 5 years. These provisions directly affect the Treasury Department and Federal Reserve, which manage the reserves, and aim to increase transparency about the nation’s gold holdings.

Maddy summaryThe Shutdown Fairness Act guarantees standard pay for covered government workers and contractors during federal funding gaps. It directly affects federal employees, military personnel on active duty, and contractor staff who must work during a shutdown, ensuring they receive their regular compensation without regard to prior furloughs. The bill requires agencies to use emergency funds to pay covered employees within 7 days of enactment for the 2025-2026 shutdown period, and on regular pay schedules for future shutdowns. This applies retroactively from September 30, 2025, and limits funds strictly to pay, prohibiting reprogramming for other purposes.

Maddy summarySJRES 90 is a joint resolution directing the removal of U.S. military forces from Venezuela when their actions lack congressional authorization. It requires the President to withdraw troops unless Congress has declared war or passed a specific authorization for military force against Venezuela. The resolution applies to all current military operations in Venezuela not covered by existing congressional approval. It includes an exception allowing military action for self-defense against imminent attacks.