Sen. Ted Budd

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals the Davis-Bacon Act's requirement that federal construction contractors pay prevailing wages to workers on federally funded projects. It directly affects federal construction contractors by eliminating the legal obligation to pay local prevailing wage rates for such work. The key mechanism is the complete removal of the wage requirement from federal law (specifically, 40 U.S.C. Chapter 31, Subchapter IV), effective 30 days after enactment. This repeal does not apply to contracts already in existence or bids issued 30 days before enactment, protecting ongoing projects.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates September 2024 as "National Cholesterol Education Month" and September 30, 2024, as "LDL-C Awareness Day" to raise public awareness about cardiovascular health. It encourages all U.S. individuals to know their low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) number, which is a key risk factor for heart disease and stroke. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but formally recognizes these dates for educational purposes. It highlights existing awareness gaps, such as low rates of LDL-C testing and treatment adherence among high-risk patients. This is a procedural designation with no direct legal or financial impact on affected individuals or programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill reimposes tariffs on steel imports from Mexico at levels in effect before May 2019, requiring the Secretary of Commerce to maintain these duties for at least one year. It targets Mexican steel exporters directly, aiming to address alleged breaches of a 2019 trade agreement that the bill claims caused harm to the U.S. steel industry. The law also allows the President to set import limits (quotas) to reduce Mexican steel shipments back to pre-2019 trade volumes. Duties can only be lowered if U.S. officials certify Mexico has adopted compliant policies and will maintain them. The measure focuses on reversing increased steel imports from Mexico under the framework of the 2019 Joint Statement.

Maddy summaryS 3923 requires state and local law enforcement to hold criminal aliens for up to 48 hours to transfer to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), if ICE issues a detainer. It mandates that states cannot restrict sharing immigration status information with ICE and prohibits local agencies from blocking detainer compliance. The bill also creates a federal compensation program, funding states $750 million in 2025 (rising to $950 million annually through 2031) for detaining eligible criminal aliens - defined as those convicted of felonies or multiple misdemeanors who entered without inspection or violated visa status. States must comply with detainer requests to receive funding, with non-compliant jurisdictions losing eligibility.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a private right for victims (or their families) of serious crimes committed by aliens to sue states or local governments that failed to comply with federal immigration detainer requests. It allows lawsuits for compensatory damages if a state/local entity did not follow DHS requests regarding an alien convicted of murder, rape, or a felony (1+ year sentence), and the victim would not have been harmed had the alien been detained. States accepting certain federal grants (like community development funds) must waive sovereign immunity to be sued under this law, with a 10-year statute of limitations from the crime or victim's death. The bill directly affects states or localities with "sanctuary policies" that restrict sharing immigration status or complying with detainers.

Maddy summaryS 3933, the Laken Riley Act, amends immigration law to require mandatory detention for non-citizens charged with certain crimes like theft or burglary, rather than allowing release. It directly affects individuals facing these charges and gives state attorneys general the legal standing to sue federal agencies (like DHS or the State Department) if they claim immigration policies caused the state or residents financial harm exceeding $100. Key provisions include requiring Homeland Security to take custody of such individuals and establishing new court procedures for states to seek injunctions against federal immigration enforcement actions. The bill does not change border policies but focuses on detention requirements and state legal challenges to federal immigration enforcement.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution (SJRES 63) seeks to block a specific rule issued by the Department of Labor (DOL) concerning worker classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The DOL rule (published January 10, 2024) aimed to clarify how businesses must classify workers as employees or independent contractors for purposes of minimum wage and overtime pay. If passed, this resolution would formally disapprove the rule under a statutory process (Chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S. Code), preventing it from taking effect. The rule directly affects employers across industries who use independent contractors and their workers, as it would change how worker status is determined under federal labor law.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) to increase funding for training current workers and expand workforce program flexibility. It raises the required percentage of funds reserved for incumbent worker training from 20% to 30% and for transitional jobs from 10% to 15%. The bill also requires states to report on training program outcomes and allows local workforce boards to operate "one-stop" career centers under specific conflict-of-interest safeguards. These changes directly affect states administering WIOA programs, local workforce boards, and current workers participating in funded training initiatives.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends U.S. immigration law to make certain DUI convictions grounds for inadmissibility and deportability. It adds new provisions stating that any non-citizen (alien) convicted of driving while intoxicated or impaired (as defined by state law, including DUI/DWI) is automatically inadmissible upon entry and deportable if already in the U.S. The law applies regardless of whether the offense is classified as a misdemeanor or felony under state or federal law. It directly affects non-citizens with such convictions, potentially preventing entry or leading to removal from the United States.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the current minimum wage rate for H-2A agricultural workers through December 31, 2025. It directly affects farm employers who hire temporary foreign workers under the H-2A visa program, ensuring they continue paying the wage rate in effect as of December 31, 2023. The key provision maintains the existing wage rate without modification for two additional years, avoiding potential increases. It also clarifies that job duties will be evaluated to determine the applicable wage rate for workers performing multiple tasks.