Sen. Rick Scott

Maddy summarySRES 267 is a ceremonial Senate resolution designating June 18-24, 2023, as "National Women’s Sports Week." It celebrates the anniversary of Title IX (enacted June 23, 1972), which prohibits sex discrimination in education and athletics. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but encourages observing the week through events honoring female athletes, coaches, and the expansion of women’s sports opportunities since Title IX’s passage. It has no direct impact on legislation or funding.

Maddy summaryThe Flood Insurance Transparency Act of 2023 requires the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to publicly share detailed flood risk and insurance data through an online system. It mandates the release of specific information, including property-level risk assessments, claims history, whether properties were built before/after flood maps, and details on properties with repeated flooding ("multiple-loss properties"). Communities participating in the NFIP must also have a searchable database showing compliance status, flood-risk property counts, and mitigation efforts. All data will be provided at a neighborhood level (zip code or census block) without revealing personal owner information, enabling public access for research and transparency.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 2109) removes restrictions that previously prevented private insurance companies participating in FEMA's "Write Your Own" program from selling competing private flood insurance. It prohibits FEMA from requiring these companies to sign non-compete agreements that would block them from offering private flood insurance products alongside the government's National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The key change amends federal law to ensure Write Your Own insurers can freely sell both public NFIP policies and private flood insurance without restrictions. This directly affects private insurers participating in the Write Your Own program, allowing them to expand their flood insurance offerings.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends federal flood insurance rules to make it easier for homeowners to switch between private flood insurance and the government's National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). It requires the NFIP Administrator to count periods when a property was covered by private flood insurance as valid "continuous coverage" for meeting NFIP requirements under the 1973 Flood Disaster Protection Act. This change directly affects property owners who purchase private flood insurance, allowing them to avoid coverage gaps when transitioning to or from the NFIP without losing eligibility.

Maddy summaryThe PLUS Act of 2023 amends federal labor law to address disruptions at U.S. ports. It defines "labor slowdown" as any intentional reduction in productivity by maritime workers (excluding safety-related actions) and prohibits unions from engaging in slowdowns or blocking port modernization efforts that interfere with supply chains. The bill adds new unfair labor practices under the National Labor Relations Act, with penalties including doubled damages plus attorney fees for violations. It directly affects labor organizations representing maritime workers at ports, making it unlawful to impede port upgrades or interfere with uncrewed vessel operations. The law aims to prevent economic disruptions by targeting specific union activities at ports.

Maddy summaryS 2210, the Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act, requires the President to submit a detailed report to Congress before terminating, waiving, or significantly altering U.S. sanctions on Iran. Congress then has 30 days (or 60 days during summer months) to review the proposal through committee hearings and decide whether to approve or disapprove it via joint resolution. During this review period, the President cannot implement the sanction change without Congressional approval. The bill directly affects the executive branch's ability to modify Iran sanctions policy and gives Congress formal oversight authority over major foreign policy shifts related to Iran.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), which serves federal employees and retirees, from offering investment funds that base decisions on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria. It bans mutual funds or exchange-traded funds marketed using ESG factors - such as climate policies, diversity metrics, gun manufacturing ties, or political affiliations - from the TSP's investment options. The bill requires the TSP board to remove existing ESG-linked funds within 90 days of enactment and gives participants 90 days to switch their investments to other TSP funds, with unselected funds automatically moving to a government securities fund. The law directly affects federal employees' retirement savings by restricting their investment choices based on ESG considerations.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows states, local areas, and nonprofit organizations receiving Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program grants to use their existing program funds to provide PrEP medications and related services to people at high risk of HIV infection. Specifically, it permits using grant income for PrEP drugs (prescribed by authorized providers), associated medical testing and counseling, and referrals to HIV prevention services. The law directly affects individuals at risk of HIV acquisition and the grant recipients managing Ryan White Program funds. It modifies existing program rules to expand access to prevention services without creating new funding, while ensuring participation remains voluntary for grantees.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the Administrator of General Services from considering the legality or availability of abortion when making decisions about federal buildings. Specifically, it amends federal law to ban the GSA from factoring abortion laws into building acquisitions, construction projects, or lease agreements for government properties. The key provision adds explicit language to multiple sections of Title 40, stating the Administrator "shall not consider the legality or availability of abortion" in these decisions. It directly affects how the federal government manages its physical infrastructure, ensuring building-related decisions are not influenced by state abortion laws. The bill does not change abortion policy but restricts one specific federal agency's decision-making criteria.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 2082) amends existing U.S. law to clarify legal pathways for victims of terrorism to seek compensation from foreign states. It updates references in federal statutes (28 U.S.C. § 1605B and 18 U.S.C. § 2331) to explicitly include entities organized under U.S. law when defining "national of the United States" for terrorism lawsuits. The changes ensure victims can pursue claims under Section 2333 against foreign states that sponsor terrorism, while also clarifying how judgments against such states can be executed. These technical amendments apply to all pending or future cases filed after the bill's enactment, directly affecting terrorism victims seeking legal recourse in U.S. courts.