Sen. Roger Marshall

Maddy summaryS 5183, the "BE GONE Act," amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to expand the definition of "aggravated felonies" by adding "sexual assault and aggravated sexual violence." This change directly affects non-citizens (immigrants without citizenship) convicted of these specific crimes, making them subject to mandatory deportation under current immigration law. The bill adds these offenses to the existing list of serious crimes triggering deportation, without creating new penalties or programs. It is a definitional change within existing immigration enforcement mechanisms.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a tax deduction for small oil and gas producers to cover costs of cleaning up wells. It allows eligible producers (with 500 or fewer employees) to deduct up to $35,000 annually (adjusted for inflation) for cash payments into special remediation accounts. These accounts must cover costs like capping, closing, and cleaning oil/gas wells, including labor, materials, and regulatory compliance. The deduction applies only to funds used strictly for well remediation, with penalties for misuse. It directly affects small energy producers meeting the employee and well-deduction criteria.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits federal, state, and local governments from requiring handguns to include specific features not commonly found on standard firearms. It bans mandates for load indicators, magazine insertion mechanisms, microstamping capabilities, or any devices that could perform these functions. The law directly affects handgun manufacturers and government agencies that might seek to impose such requirements. It prevents new regulations on firearm design without creating new safety standards or altering existing gun laws.

Maddy summarySRES 851 is a Senate resolution designating November 2, 2024, as National Bison Day. It encourages the American public to observe the day with ceremonies and activities to recognize bison's cultural, historical, and economic significance. The resolution highlights bison's role in Indigenous traditions, conservation efforts, and U.S. heritage, as detailed in its preamble. It does not create legal obligations but serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of bison's importance.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the tax code to require that clean fuel production credits only apply to fuels made from U.S.-grown raw materials (feedstocks), effective after December 31, 2024. It also extends the clean fuel production tax credit from 2027 to 2034. The policy directly affects clean fuel producers who currently use foreign-sourced raw materials, requiring them to source domestically to qualify for the credit. This change aims to support domestic agricultural and fuel production by making U.S. feedstocks a mandatory requirement for the tax incentive.

Maddy summaryThe Find It Early Act requires health insurance plans, Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, and VA healthcare to cover breast cancer screenings without cost-sharing for certain high-risk individuals. It specifically covers people at increased risk of breast cancer (based on medical criteria like dense breast tissue or family history) or those requiring screening due to factors including age, race, ethnicity, or personal medical history. The bill mandates coverage for screenings like mammograms, ultrasounds, and MRI with no frequency limitations, using guidelines from the American College of Radiology and National Comprehensive Cancer Network. This applies to individuals determined to be at higher risk by healthcare providers following established medical criteria. The requirements will take effect in 2024 for Medicaid and 2025 for other programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits U.S. government agencies from purchasing biotechnology equipment or services from specific foreign companies tied to national security threats. It bans contracts with entities like BGI, MGI, and Wuxi Apptec (and their affiliates) that pose risks through ties to foreign adversaries, particularly regarding genetic data collection. Exceptions cover intelligence activities, overseas health care for military personnel, and publicly available genetic data. The ban takes effect 60-180 days after implementing guidance is issued, with limited waivers allowed for national security or overseas health care needs.

Maddy summaryThis bill, S 5124 (Protect our Presidents Act), requires the U.S. Secret Service to provide presidential and vice-presidential candidates with security protection equivalent to that given to the sitting president. It specifically covers major party candidates who have accepted nominations at national conventions, their spouses, and the president-elect or vice president-elect. The Secret Service must report to congressional committees every 15 days during election years - detailing threat levels, security costs, personnel assigned, and any unmet security needs for each candidate. Candidates may decline the enhanced protection if they choose. The bill focuses on standardizing security protocols for candidates during elections, not on altering existing protections for current officeholders.

Maddy summaryS 3187, the Southern Border Transparency Act of 2023, requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to publish detailed immigration data monthly and quarterly. It mandates CBP to post on its website the number of people granted parole at ports of entry, broken down by nationality, age group (like minors or families), and location. DHS must submit quarterly reports to Congress and post them online, detailing apprehensions, processing outcomes (such as parole, removal, or asylum screenings), and demographic breakdowns along the southern border. The bill also updates annual reporting requirements to track parolees' status, including employment authorization and whether their parole ended or was extended. These requirements directly affect CBP and DHS operations, aiming to increase public and congressional transparency about border processing.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new Federal Government Service Delivery Lead at the Office of Management and Budget to coordinate nationwide improvements in how federal agencies deliver services to the public. It requires each agency to appoint a senior official responsible for enhancing service quality, particularly for major programs serving individuals or businesses (called "high impact service providers"). The law sets standards focused on user experience factors like ease, accessibility, and efficiency, mandates data collection and annual reports to Congress, and directs agencies to use existing funds without new appropriations. All changes must align with existing digital service requirements, such as those from the 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act.