Maddy summaryThis bill removes fees for unaccompanied children in multiple immigration processes. It directly affects minors defined as "unaccompanied alien children" under the Homeland Security Act (those without parents or guardians in the U.S.), by exempting them from fees for asylum applications, employment authorization, immigration court filings, and other related services. Key provisions include repealing the special immigrant juvenile fee and adding explicit exemptions to 10 different fee sections in immigration law. The bill also requires the government to refund fees paid under repealed or amended provisions within 180 days. It further limits information sharing between health and immigration agencies to protect these children’s privacy.
Sponsored bills
Maddy summaryThis resolution commemorates the fifth anniversary of the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack and honors the U.S. Capitol Police, Metropolitan Police Department, and Capitol staff (including custodial, janitorial, and maintenance personnel) who protected the building during the assault. It recognizes their bravery in defending Congress during the attack, which injured over 100 officers and contributed to five officer deaths, and acknowledges their ongoing essential work in maintaining Capitol operations. The resolution expresses Senate gratitude for their service and reaffirms commitment to protecting democratic processes. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or funding.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the use of federal funds to compensate individuals prosecuted for the January 6 Capitol attack, including those later pardoned. It bans using funds from the Judgment Fund, victim compensation programs, or creating new compensation funds for these individuals. Additionally, it prevents refunds of court-ordered restitution, fines, or special assessments paid by convicted rioters, directing any such funds to the Architect of the Capitol instead. The law directly affects people convicted (or pardoned) for involvement in the January 6 attack.
Maddy summaryS 3581, the "No Settlements for January 6 Law Enforcement Assaulters Act," prohibits using federal funds (including the Judgment Fund) to settle claims by individuals convicted of assaulting law enforcement during the January 6, 2021, Capitol breach. It directly affects those convicted under federal or D.C. law for assaulting officers during the Capitol events, banning settlements for claims related to harm suffered during the events or prosecution for those acts. The bill's key mechanism blocks all federal financial obligations for such settlements, regardless of the claim's basis. This is a substantive policy change affecting legal settlements for specific convicted individuals, not a procedural measure.
Maddy summarySJRES 82 is a joint resolution seeking to block a rule issued by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding how the agency should follow the text of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), a federal law governing how agencies create regulations. The rule, published in March 2025, was identified by the Government Accountability Office as a "rule" subject to the Congressional Review Act. If enacted, this resolution would void the HHS policy, preventing it from taking effect and requiring HHS to disregard this specific internal guideline. The bill directly affects HHS's rulemaking procedures by invalidating the policy statement on APA adherence.
Maddy summaryS 3571, the "Keeping Our Agents on the Line Act," restricts U.S. Border Patrol agents to patrolling within 25 miles of the U.S. land border, prohibiting them from conducting interior arrests or operations beyond this limit without specific exceptions (like emergencies or declared disasters). It requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection to publicly report data on checkpoint encounters (including breakdowns by citizenship status) and interior arrests (including agent training and case dispositions) within 30-90 days of enactment. The bill directly affects U.S. Border Patrol agents, their operational boundaries, and individuals encountered during border patrols or interior arrests, including U.S. citizens and residents. Key mechanisms include reaffirming the 25-mile limit, banning unauthorized interior authority delegation, and mandating transparency through public data reporting.
Maddy summaryThis bill would rename the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in San Jose, California, to the "Corporal Patrick D. Tillman VA Clinic." It directly affects the San Jose VA clinic and all official references to it in government documents. The key provision (Section 2(a)) mandates that the clinic be officially designated by this new name after the bill becomes law, with all existing references to the clinic automatically updated to the new name. This is a commemorative naming bill with no new policy or funding provisions.
Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025 This act extends and modifies the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program, under which states and counties containing certain federal land may receive payments from the Forest Service or the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for schools, roads, and certain other municipal services. The act modifies the SRS program, including by extending payments made to states and counties containing federal land through FY2026, providing lapsed payments for FY2024 and FY2025, extending the authority of counties to initiate projects using such funds through FY2028, and extending the authority to initiate projects proposed by resource advisory committees through FY2028.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes federal funding for research and development of alternative protein sources using biomanufacturing and bioprocessing technologies. It creates Centers of Excellence at agricultural institutions (including 1890 Land-Grant Universities), authorizes $50 million annually for food biomanufacturing facility grants, and provides $25 million yearly for workforce training programs. The bill directly affects research institutions, food biomanufacturing companies, and agricultural workforce development programs by providing grants for scaling production of plant-based and lab-grown proteins. It requires the USDA to develop a national strategy on protein security by 2026, focusing on supply chain resilience, job creation, and U.S. competitiveness in the global protein market. The legislation aims to diversify food systems and support domestic production of protein sources using underutilized biomass.
Maddy summaryThis bill reauthorizes a federal program providing funding for wildlife crossings - such as overpasses or underpasses - to help animals safely cross roads. It authorizes $100 million annually from 2027 through 2031 from the Highway Trust Fund, making the program permanent (removing "pilot" language). Key provisions include requiring 90% federal funding for projects in small, rural, or disadvantaged communities (up to 100% if financial hardship exists) and allocating 0.5% of funds yearly to help tribes and other eligible groups apply for and access program funding more efficiently. The bill directly affects communities and tribes seeking to build wildlife crossings near highways.