Sen. Katie Boyd Britt

Maddy summaryS 2413 would amend federal law to impose mandatory death or life imprisonment for first-degree murder and life imprisonment for second-degree murder committed by certain aliens. It directly affects non-citizens classified as "inadmissible" (e.g., due to past crimes) or "deportable" under specific immigration laws (sections 212(a)(6)(A), 212(a)(7), or 237(a)(1)(B)/(C)(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act). The bill adds new sentencing provisions to Title 18, requiring the harshest penalties for these specific murder cases regardless of the location within U.S. jurisdiction. This changes federal criminal sentencing for a defined group of aliens convicted of murder, without altering immigration enforcement procedures.

Maddy summaryS 2371, the Safe Baby Formula Act of 2025, requires the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to study the health impacts of arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and lead in infant formula within one year of enactment. Within 90 days of the bill becoming law, HHS must establish either enforceable action levels or formal maximum contamination limits for these toxic metals in infant formula. The bill directly affects infant formula manufacturers and distributors, who will need to comply with the new safety standards. The law defines "infant formula" using the existing federal definition under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends federal law to include rioting as a form of "racketeering activity" under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act. It does so by adding a reference to section 2101 (which defines rioting as a federal crime) into the existing list of racketeering activities. This change would allow federal prosecutors to pursue RICO charges against individuals or groups who engage in rioting as part of a larger pattern of organized criminal conduct. The bill directly affects those whose rioting activities are linked to organized criminal enterprises, potentially subjecting them to enhanced penalties under RICO.

Maddy summaryThis bill protects U.S. businesses and citizens whose property (specifically ports, harbors, or marine terminals) in Western Hemisphere countries with U.S. free trade agreements has been taken without compensation by foreign governments. It requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to identify and publicly list these "prohibited properties" within 60 days of the bill's enactment. The law then prohibits vessels using these listed ports from importing goods into the U.S., docking passenger vessels, or conducting maintenance in U.S. ports. It directly affects U.S. property owners in those countries and foreign governments that have seized such assets.

Maddy summaryS 2352, the PROTECTED Act, modifies the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to change how financial institutions collect data for small business loans. It requires institutions to inform applicants they aren't obligated to provide certain financial details (like revenue), that their response won't affect credit decisions, and that the data is collected for federal reporting. The bill prohibits institutions from compiling data through visual observation or other indirect methods and bars using applicant response rates to assess compliance. It directly affects financial institutions originating at least 2,500 small business loans annually (with $1 billion+ in assets) and small businesses with under $1 million in annual revenue. The law includes a 2-year safe harbor period before enforcement begins.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new tax credit for businesses capturing methane from mining operations. It directly affects mining companies that install methane capture equipment at facilities meeting specific requirements, including capturing at least 2,500 metric tons of CO2e methane annually. The credit replaces the existing carbon capture tax credit under Section 45Q, paying per metric ton of captured methane instead of carbon dioxide, and applies to methane captured after December 31, 2024. Key provisions require methane to be used for energy (like heating or power) or injected into compliant pipelines without significant release, with equipment construction starting before January 1, 2036.

Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act or the HALT Fentanyl Act This act permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A schedule I controlled substance is a drug, substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under the Controlled Substances Act. Under the act, offenses involving fentanyl-related substances are triggered by the same quantity thresholds and subject to the same penalties as offenses involving fentanyl analogues (e.g., offenses involving 100 grams or more trigger a 10-year mandatory minimum prison term). Additionally, the act establishes a new, alternative registration process for certain schedule I research. The act also makes several other changes to registration requirements for conducting research with controlled substances, including permitting a single registration for related research sites in certain circumstances, waiving the requirement for a new inspection in certain situations, and allowing a registered researcher to perform certain manufacturing activities with small quantities of a substance without obtaining a manufacturing registration. Finally, the act expresses the sense that Congress agrees with the interpretation of the Controlled Substances Act in United States v. McCray , a 2018 case decided by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York. In that case, the court held that butyryl fentanyl, a controlled substance, can be considered an analogue of fentanyl even though, under the Controlled Substances Act, the term controlled substance analogue specifically excludes a controlled substance.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes $30 million annually (2026-2030) for expanded research on uterine fibroids at the National Institutes of Health, addressing current underfunding (only $17 million in 2019). It requires the creation of a Medicaid data database to track treatment access and costs for fibroid patients, with a report to Congress within two years. The bill also mandates public education campaigns about fibroid awareness, prevalence (especially among minority women), and non-hysterectomy treatment options. These provisions directly affect women with fibroids - particularly Black women who experience higher incidence, severity, and hospitalization rates - by aiming to improve research, data collection, and patient information.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the minting of commemorative coins for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games and the 2034 Salt Lake City Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. It specifies four coin types ($5 gold, $1 silver, half-dollar, and proof silver $1) with defined quantities and designs reflecting U.S. athletic participation. A surcharge on each coin sale (e.g., $35 for $5 coins) funds the respective Olympic committees' legacy programs, including youth sports initiatives. The coins are legal tender but intended solely for commemoration, with surcharges directed to the organizing committees after covering minting costs.

Maddy summaryThis bill reauthorizes two existing federal diabetes programs through 2027. It provides $160 million annually for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 for the Special Diabetes Program for Type I Diabetes (serving people with Type I diabetes) and the Special Diabetes Program for Indians (serving Native American communities through Indian Health Services). A final $40 million is allocated for October-December 2027 for both programs, with all funds remaining available until expended. The bill extends current funding levels without changing program eligibility or structure.