Sen. Jerry Moran

Maddy summaryThis bill requires hotels, motels, and online booking platforms to display the full price of short-term lodging - including all mandatory fees (like cleaning or resort fees) - before a customer books. It prohibits advertising prices that exclude these fees, though government taxes and special district assessments remain excluded. The Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general can enforce this rule through civil actions. The law takes effect 450 days after enactment, applying only to new bookings made after that date.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates July 30, 2024, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day" to honor individuals who report government misconduct. It directs federal agencies to inform employees, contractors, and the public about their legal right to report waste, fraud, or misconduct through honest and good-faith disclosures. Agencies must also acknowledge whistleblowers' contributions to combating fraud and protecting public funds. The resolution is ceremonial and does not create new legal protections or alter existing whistleblower laws. It focuses on raising awareness and recognizing the role of whistleblowers in safeguarding taxpayer resources.

Maddy summaryThe Veterans Jobs Opportunity Act creates a new federal tax credit for veterans starting small businesses. It provides a 15% credit on the first $50,000 in qualified startup costs (like equipment, rent, or business expenses) for businesses owned and controlled by veterans or their spouses that operate in underserved communities (such as HUBZones, poverty-designated areas, or enterprise communities). To qualify, businesses must meet size limits (under $5 million in annual revenue or 50 full-time employees) and be in an eligible community. The credit applies only to the first two years of business operations and requires taxpayers to elect it.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S. 3249, Public Law 118-75) designates the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic at 9201 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kansas, as the "Captain Elwin Shopteese VA Clinic." It changes the official name of the facility and updates all federal references to the clinic to reflect this designation. The bill has no policy impact on veterans' benefits or services - it is a purely ceremonial naming resolution honoring Captain Elwin Shopteese. It was enacted on July 30, 2024, after passing both chambers of Congress.

Maddy summaryThis bill provides federal funding to support permanent transportation infrastructure in cities hosting major international sporting events like the Olympics or World Cup. It authorizes $50 million annually for grants to eligible entities (states, local governments, transit agencies within 100 miles of the event site) to fund non-temporary transportation projects that improve movement of people and goods during these events. The bill also requires the Commerce Department to conduct studies on how hosting these events impacts U.S. travel and tourism, including changes in travel frequency, business revenue, and employment, with reports due after each event concludes. These studies will specifically cover the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and the 2026 Men’s World Cup.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Veterans Community Care Program to require the Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure continuity of care for veterans receiving services outside the VA system. The key provision adds a new requirement that veterans' health care providers must maintain consistent treatment plans when transitioning between VA and community care settings. This change directly affects veterans who rely on the community care program and the healthcare providers administering those services. The legislation focuses on establishing procedural safeguards to prevent disruptions in ongoing medical treatment rather than creating new funding or eligibility criteria.

Maddy summarySRES 765 is a Senate resolution honoring the late Senator James M. Inhofe of Oklahoma following his death on July 9, 2024. The resolution commemorates his 28-year Senate service (1994-2023) and 52 years in public office, highlighting his work on defense policy, aviation legislation, infrastructure projects, and support for military bases in Oklahoma. This procedural resolution expresses the Senate's condolences and formally recognizes his legacy, rather than enacting any policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes Congress to award a single Congressional Gold Medal to Jens Stoltenberg, former Secretary General of NATO, recognizing his leadership during his nine-year tenure. It directs the Treasury to strike the medal and allows for the sale of bronze duplicates to cover costs. The medal honors Stoltenberg's role in strengthening NATO's defense spending, enlargement, and unity - particularly during Russia's invasion of Ukraine - though the bill itself creates no new policy or obligations. The award is purely ceremonial and affects only Stoltenberg as the recipient.

Maddy summaryThe Modernizing Government Technology Reform Act (S 4668) requires federal agencies to use a dedicated fund to modernize outdated information technology systems, focusing on replacing legacy systems, enhancing cybersecurity, and improving service delivery efficiency. Agencies must identify high-risk legacy systems and submit annual reports to the Federal Chief Information Officer, who will compile a national inventory and prioritize the top 10 most critical systems for modernization. The bill mandates reimbursement rules to maintain fund solvency until 2031 and requires annual reports to Congress on system risks and progress. This legislation directly affects all federal agencies with IT systems and aims to reduce security vulnerabilities through structured modernization efforts.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the General Services Administration (GSA) to publicly report annually on how it spends two specific funds: the Federal Citizen Services Fund and the Acquisition Services Fund. The GSA Administrator must submit detailed reports to Congress by September 30 each year, listing all programs funded in the past fiscal year or five years, including explanations, funding amounts, reimbursements, project timelines, and supporting data. These reports directly affect the GSA by mandating greater transparency about technology spending and program management. The bill does not alter funding levels or create new programs - it only establishes reporting requirements for existing GSA technology initiatives.