Sen. Ted Budd

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits public elementary, secondary schools, and colleges from receiving federal funding if they use their facilities to house non-citizens under federal immigration orders (excluding those already admitted to the U.S.). It amends existing law to block federal financial assistance for schools that provide shelter for these individuals, while exempting short-term disaster shelters (under 72 hours) or facilities used during declared disasters. The policy directly affects public educational institutions receiving federal programs, requiring them to avoid hosting such non-citizens to maintain funding eligibility. It does not restrict schools from housing other groups or affect private institutions.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires public colleges receiving federal funds to provide annual information to students about pregnancy-related accommodations and resources that exclude abortion services. It mandates colleges to send campus-wide emails or include this information in student handbooks/orientations, establish protocols for meetings with leadership regarding pregnancy-related concerns, and submit annual reports to Congress. The reports must include confidential student feedback on whether they felt adequate non-abortion resources were available, experienced potential Title IX violations due to pregnancy, or considered dropping out because of pregnancy or related health events. The bill directly affects public colleges and enrolled students, particularly those who are pregnant or may become pregnant while seeking to continue their education.

American Workforce Empowerment Act  This bill expands the types of programs that tax-preferred college savings plans (i.e., 529 plans) may fund with distributions, including preapprenticeship and registered apprenticeship programs, a program of high school career and technical education, and a recognized postsecondary credential.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows drug manufacturers to provide FDA-approved prescribing information electronically as the default method, while ensuring prescribers (like doctors and nurses) and dispensers (like pharmacists) can choose to receive paper copies at no extra cost. Manufacturers must offer this paper option permanently and provide requested paper materials promptly. The FDA must issue implementing regulations within one year to detail how healthcare providers can access paper copies, while minimizing economic burdens on providers. The change takes effect two years after enactment or when regulations are finalized, applying to drugs introduced after that date.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Fair Labor Standards Act to exclude time spent attending voluntary workplace education or training programs from "hours worked" for pay purposes. It directly affects employees who participate in such programs outside regular work hours and employers who offer them. Key provisions require that participation must occur outside regular hours, be truly voluntary (with no negative impact on employment), and not involve productive work for the employer. As a result, employers are no longer required to pay for this time, aligning with existing exclusions for activities like changing clothes under workplace agreements.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases annual funding for the existing grant program supporting innovative dental health initiatives under the Public Health Service Act. It raises the annual appropriation from $13.9 million (2019-2023) to $15.2 million for 2024, $15.5 million for 2025, and $15.8 million for 2026, with funds remaining available until fully expended. The bill directly affects dental health programs, particularly those serving underserved communities, by providing higher, multi-year funding for existing grant activities. It does not create new programs but adjusts the financial authorization for the current grant mechanism.

Maddy summaryS 2911, the "Protecting the Right To Keep and Bear Arms Act of 2023," prevents federal officials from using emergency declarations to impose gun control. It bans the President from declaring emergencies under the National Emergencies Act or the Stafford Act for gun control purposes, and stops the Health and Human Services Secretary from declaring public health emergencies for the same reason. The bill also amends the Stafford Act to explicitly prohibit emergency declarations that would restrict firearm possession, sale, or transfer of firearms, ammunition, or related accessories. This directly affects how federal emergency powers can be used during crises, limiting actions that could impact gun rights under the Second Amendment.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Secretary of State to notify Congress before entering, renewing, or extending any science and technology agreement with China. It mandates a 30-day waiting period after submitting detailed documentation to congressional committees, including the full agreement text, national security justification, risk assessments of technology transfer, human rights considerations, and monitoring plans. Existing agreements with China must be revoked unless the Secretary submits this notification within 60 days of the bill's enactment. The law directly affects U.S. diplomatic negotiations with China on scientific and technical collaborations.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires U.S. higher education institutions to disclose foreign gifts and contracts meeting specific thresholds. Institutions must report any gift or contract from a foreign source exceeding $250,000 (or any amount from a "covered nation" as defined in federal law) by January 31 or July 31 each year. The Department of Education must then forward these reports within 10 days to the FBI and National Intelligence Director, and transmit all existing records to these agencies within 90 days. The bill also mandates investigations for suspected noncompliance and requires new investigations to be shared with law enforcement upon completion. It amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to implement these disclosure and reporting requirements.

Maddy summaryThis non-binding resolution expresses Congress's support for Israel by declaring it is not a racist or apartheid state, rejecting antisemitism and xenophobia, and affirming the U.S. as a steadfast partner. It serves as a symbolic statement of bipartisan backing without creating new laws, funding, or obligations. Introduced by Senators Cotton, Cruz, and others in July 2023, it reflects congressional sentiment rather than policy change.