Sen. Amy Klobuchar

Maddy summaryThe HART Act requires real estate investors to report all residential property purchases made in a single year as one transaction to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice (DOJ). It directly affects individuals or entities buying multiple residential properties (like apartments or single-family homes) for investment purposes, not for personal residence. The bill amends antitrust law to count all such annual acquisitions as a single "acquisition" for reporting, excluding properties held solely for personal use. New FTC rules will define the required reporting format and documentation to assess if large-scale property purchases might violate antitrust laws.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires hotels, short-term rentals (like Airbnb), and online booking platforms to display the **total price** of a room - including all mandatory service fees - before customers book. It prohibits hiding fees in ads or checkout, mandating clear upfront disclosure of taxes, government fees, and mandatory charges. The law applies to temporary lodging (excluding meeting rooms or catering) and exempts optional add-ons like spa services. Violations can be enforced by the FTC or state attorneys general, with the rule taking effect 450 days after enactment.

Maddy summarySRES 218 is a non-binding Senate resolution condemning the acceptance of presidential aircraft or other substantial gifts from foreign governments. It states such acceptance poses national security risks (citing Air Force One’s sensitive technology) and violates the Constitution’s Foreign Emoluments Clause, which requires congressional consent for presidential gifts from foreign states. The resolution demands that any such gift must have explicit congressional approval and urges rejecting foreign aircraft that don’t meet U.S. defense security standards. It applies to the President and sets a procedural expectation, not a new law, emphasizing constitutional compliance and public trust.

Maddy summarySRES 219 is a Senate resolution directing the Senate Legal Counsel to file a civil lawsuit on behalf of the Senate to enforce the Constitution's Foreign Emoluments Clause. This clause prohibits U.S. officials from accepting gifts, payments, or titles from foreign governments without Congress's consent. The resolution specifically targets alleged violations by President Trump involving a Qatar-provided plane for Air Force One and a $2 billion foreign-backed investment deal (MGX Fund-Binance) that could provide him financial benefits from foreign states. The lawsuit aims to stop Trump from accepting such foreign emoluments without congressional approval.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SRES 224) calls for urgent U.S. diplomatic action to address the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where approximately 2.2 million civilians face acute hunger and malnutrition, including 10,000 children identified with acute malnutrition since January 2025. It highlights that Gaza’s borders have been blocked since March 2, 2025, preventing entry of food, medicine, and other lifesaving aid, leading to closed bakeries and exhausted food rations. The Senate resolution specifically urges the White House and State Department to use all available diplomatic tools to end the blockade, secure hostage releases, and achieve a durable conflict resolution. As a non-binding resolution, it does not enact law but formally expresses the Senate’s concern and directs executive branch action.

Maddy summarySRES 220 designates the week of May 11-17, 2025, as "National Police Week" to honor law enforcement officers across the United States. The resolution recognizes officers who have been killed, disabled, or injured in the line of duty, including 234 officers honored for 2024 fatalities and 18 officers killed in 2025. It expresses the Senate’s support for law enforcement, acknowledges the need for adequate resources for officer safety, and encourages public observance to celebrate their service and sacrifices. This is a ceremonial resolution with no new policy or funding changes.

Maddy summaryThe MIL FMLA Act (S 1710) amends the Family and Medical Leave Act to expand leave protections for military families. It creates a new 26-workweek leave entitlement for federal civilian employees who need to care for a covered servicemember (including spouses, domestic partners, children, parents, grandparents, siblings, and others with close family-like relationships), regardless of the servicemember's age. The bill also adds 26 weeks of leave for military members themselves who have a serious injury or illness incurred in line of duty. These changes apply to federal civilian employees covered under Title 5 of the U.S. Code and clarify definitions to include domestic partners and extended family relationships. The law directly affects military-connected federal workers and their families seeking leave to support service members during deployment or recovery from service-related injuries.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a voluntary data collection system for farmers to share field-level information on conservation practices and farming methods. It requires the USDA to build a secure data center collecting anonymized farm data on soil health, crop yields, and ecosystem impacts - voluntarily provided by producers - to analyze how practices affect productivity and environmental outcomes. The data will be used to improve USDA programs and provide farmers with internet-based tools showing how specific practices boost yields and sustainability. Strong privacy safeguards prevent disclosure of individual producer data, ensuring compliance with existing privacy laws. The bill does not mandate data sharing or require farmers to adopt new practices.

Maddy summaryThis bill would adjust Social Security and Medicare tax provisions for high-income earners. It would raise the Social Security wage base to $400,000 (so income above this level would no longer be subject to Social Security tax) while adding a new 1.2% tax on wages exceeding $400,000 (or $500,000 for joint returns). It would similarly create a 1.2% tax on self-employment income above $400,000. Additionally, it would impose a 13.6% tax on investment income for individuals with modified adjusted gross income above $400,000. The revenue generated would be allocated to Social Security and Medicare trust funds, with 71.3% going to Old-Age and Survivors, 10.3% to Disability Insurance, and 28.7% to Hospital Insurance.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 1704) amends the Internal Revenue Code to strengthen the authority of the National Taxpayer Advocate. It allows the Advocate to directly appoint legal counsel who reports to them (rather than to local offices), and clarifies that such staff are part of the main Office of the Taxpayer Advocate. The key change is giving the Advocate greater control over their legal team's structure and reporting lines. This directly affects the Office of the Taxpayer Advocate and its internal operations, not taxpayers or tax policy itself. The bill makes no changes to how taxpayers interact with the IRS.