Sen. Chris Van Hollen

Maddy summaryThis bill (SJRES 75) terminates the President's emergency declaration from August 11, 2025, which had allowed federal use of the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C., under an "emergency" related to crime. It directly affects the District of Columbia's local governance by ending a federal emergency status that had been in place since 2025. The resolution cites declining violent crime (at a 30-year low) and the federal government's prevention of D.C. from spending $1 billion in locally raised funds for public safety and emergency services. It formally ends the emergency under Section 740(b) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, without creating new policies or altering funding mechanisms.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals a provision allowing the President to assume emergency control of the District of Columbia's police force. It directly affects the District of Columbia government and its police department by removing the federal override power during emergencies. The key mechanism is eliminating Section 740 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, which previously permitted the President to take temporary control of DC police operations. The change shifts full emergency management authority over police to local DC leadership. This is a procedural adjustment to the existing Home Rule framework.

Maddy summaryS 2688, the District of Columbia National Guard Home Rule Act, transfers authority over the District of Columbia National Guard from federal officials to the Mayor of Washington D.C. It updates federal and local laws by replacing all references to "President of the United States" or "Commanding General of the District of Columbia National Guard" with "Mayor of the District of Columbia" in provisions governing command, appointments, and operations. This procedural bill directly affects the District's National Guard structure and the Mayor's role in its management. The changes align DC's National Guard governance with its home rule status under the District of Columbia Home Rule Act.

Maddy summaryThe Lowering Electric Bills Act extends federal tax credits for clean energy adoption through 2034, directly affecting homeowners installing solar panels or heat pumps and businesses producing clean electricity. It modifies three key tax provisions: (1) extends the residential clean energy credit deadline from 2025 to 2034, (2) adjusts the clean electricity production credit to expire based on U.S. emissions reaching 25% of 2022 levels or 2032 (whichever comes later), and (3) simplifies the clean electricity investment credit rules. These changes aim to maintain financial incentives for clean energy projects beyond current law, reducing administrative complexity. The bill does not create new programs but prolongs existing tax benefits to support ongoing adoption.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Foreign Assistance Act to require the U.S. Department of State to include detailed reporting on reproductive rights in its annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices. Specifically, it mandates that reports describe each country’s policies on access to contraception, abortion services, and comprehensive reproductive health care, including rates of pregnancy-related deaths, discrimination against women/LGBTQI+ individuals, and disparities based on race, disability, or other factors. The bill also requires consultation with civil society organizations and experts during report preparation. This affects how the U.S. government documents and assesses reproductive rights policies in other countries, without altering domestic U.S. law or funding.

Maddy summaryThe West Bank Violence Prevention Act of 2025 imposes U.S. sanctions on foreign individuals or entities responsible for specific actions threatening peace in the West Bank. It targets those who commit violence against civilians, threaten violence to force relocation, destroy private property without consent, or engage in terrorism. Sanctions include freezing U.S. assets, banning visas, and restricting entry for designated individuals. Exceptions cover humanitarian aid (food, medicine, agricultural commodities) and activities required for U.S. intelligence or international obligations. The law requires regular reports to Congress on implementation and West Bank violence assessments.

Maddy summaryThis bill codifies and reinstates U.S. sanctions targeting individuals or entities undermining peace, security, and stability in the West Bank, as defined under Executive Order 14115. It directly affects persons engaged in activities that violate these sanctions, including those previously subject to revoked sanctions under Executive Order 14148. Key mechanisms require the President to notify specific congressional committees (Foreign Relations and Banking committees in the Senate, Foreign Affairs and Financial Services in the House) at least 15 days before lifting sanctions, unless exigent circumstances apply, and only after verifying the person has stopped the prohibited activity and provided assurances against future violations. The bill ensures these sanctions remain in effect unless formally terminated through this defined congressional oversight process.

Maddy summaryThe Access to Birth Control Act (S 2302) requires pharmacies to provide contraception without delay when available and to help customers obtain it if out of stock - either by referring to another pharmacy or expediting an order. It prohibits pharmacies from intimidating customers, misrepresenting availability, breaching confidentiality, or refusing to return valid prescriptions for contraception. Exceptions allow pharmacists to decline service only if a prescription is missing, the customer cannot pay, or they use professional clinical judgment. Violations may result in civil penalties of up to $1,000 per day or private lawsuits by affected individuals.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases tax credits for affordable housing developers who improve energy efficiency in existing buildings. It adds a 30% credit boost (to 130% of rehabilitation costs) for buildings meeting specific energy standards, either by adopting a government-determined advanced construction standard or using a certified retrofit plan that reduces energy use by 50% or more. Buildings in high-cost areas qualify for an additional 30% boost (to 160% of costs) if they meet these standards. The changes apply to housing credit allocations after December 31, 2025, with specific rules for bond-financed projects.

Maddy summaryThis bill prevents the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) from implementing layoffs until full funding for its 2026 budget is secured. It bans reductions in force under specific federal personnel rules until Congress enacts the full fiscal year 2026 appropriations. The law directly affects all NOAA employees covered by those federal personnel provisions. The key mechanism is a mandatory funding deadline (2026 budget enactment) that triggers the layoff moratorium, ensuring workforce stability during budget negotiations.