Sen. Deb Fischer

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the minting of commemorative coins for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games and the 2034 Salt Lake City Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. It specifies four coin types ($5 gold, $1 silver, half-dollar, and proof silver $1) with defined quantities and designs reflecting U.S. athletic participation. A surcharge on each coin sale (e.g., $35 for $5 coins) funds the respective Olympic committees' legacy programs, including youth sports initiatives. The coins are legal tender but intended solely for commemoration, with surcharges directed to the organizing committees after covering minting costs.

Maddy summarySRES 307 is a non-binding Senate resolution expressing support for U.S. and Israeli military strikes targeting Iran's nuclear facilities on June 21, 2025 (Operation Midnight Hammer). It states the Senate opposes Iran acquiring nuclear weapons and commends the military actions taken to degrade Iran's nuclear program. The resolution does not create new laws, impose requirements, or directly affect any individuals or entities. It serves solely as a symbolic expression of congressional backing for the strikes, referencing specific operations and Iran's nuclear activities as context.

Maddy summaryS 2195, the WWII Nurses Congressional Gold Medal Act, authorizes a Congressional Gold Medal to honor Army and Navy nurses who served during World War II, recognizing their critical military service and devotion to duty. The medal, to be designed and struck by the Secretary of the Treasury, will be displayed at the Smithsonian Institution and specific locations like the Women in Military Service for America Memorial and the National World War II Museum. The bill also permits the sale of bronze duplicates to cover production costs. This legislation provides formal recognition for nurses who provided medical care under combat conditions, including in field hospitals, prisoner-of-war camps, and evacuation efforts across multiple continents.

Maddy summarySRES 303 designates May 17, 2025, as "DIPG Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day" to raise public awareness about diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) tumors and pediatric cancers. The resolution expresses Senate support for efforts to better understand DIPG, develop effective treatments, and provide care for affected children and families. It also encourages all Americans to learn more about DIPG, pediatric brain cancer, and challenges in advancing pediatric cancer research. This is a symbolic resolution with no funding or policy changes, solely aimed at increasing awareness.

Maddy summaryS 2176, the NNSA Infrastructure Improvements Act of 2025, requires the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) to submit annual reports to Congress starting in 2026. These reports must detail infrastructure investment plans for the NNSA’s nuclear stockpile, global security, and naval propulsion missions across three timeframes: 5 years, 6-15 years, and 16-25 years. Each report must include cost estimates, schedules, workforce impacts, environmental review status, and progress updates for all projects. The bill directly affects the NNSA and Congress by mandating structured transparency about infrastructure needs, without authorizing new funding or changing existing programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill restricts how credit bureaus share consumer credit reports during mortgage applications. It limits sharing with third parties unless the request is for a firm mortgage offer or the recipient is the loan originator, servicer, or a bank holding the consumer's account. The law directly affects consumers (by limiting data sharing), credit bureaus (requiring new compliance), and mortgage lenders/banks (with restricted access). Key provisions require explicit consumer authorization for sharing and prevent broad data use during prescreening for home loans.

Maddy summaryThis bill imposes a 50% excise tax on the fair market value of "listed investments" acquired by large private colleges and universities during a taxable year, and a 100% tax on net income from such investments. It defines "listed investments" as any stock, debt, or derivatives held in entities on government security lists (like the Commerce Department's Entity List or FCC Covered List). The tax applies to private institutions with endowments exceeding $1 billion that aren't state universities, targeting investments in entities deemed national security threats. The law requires the Treasury to establish a consolidated list of these entities within 60 days of enactment, with taxes taking effect for acquisitions and income after the first calendar year following enactment.

Maddy summaryThe TRAPS Act establishes a federal Task Force on Payment Scams, chaired by the Treasury Secretary, to coordinate efforts across agencies and industry to combat electronic payment scams. The Task Force includes representatives from the FTC, FCC, DOJ, financial regulators, consumer groups, and industry experts to evaluate scam trends, develop prevention strategies, and improve consumer education. It must submit an initial report to Congress within one year and provide annual updates, with the Task Force terminating three years after the first report. This bill directly affects how federal agencies and industry collaborate to address scams targeting consumers through digital payment platforms.

Maddy summaryS 1970, the MACV-SOG Congressional Gold Medal Act, authorizes a single Congressional Gold Medal to honor the service members of the Military Assistance Command Vietnam-Studies and Observations Group (MACV-SOG) who served during the Vietnam War from 1964 to 1972. The medal, to be presented by congressional leaders, recognizes MACV-SOG’s covert operations in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, including reconnaissance, sabotage, and rescue missions, and acknowledges the unit’s high sacrifice (over 1,500 personnel missing or killed). After presentation, the medal will be displayed at the Smithsonian Institution, with duplicate bronze medals available for sale to cover production costs. This bill is purely commemorative and does not create new policy or affect any current laws.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates June as "Life Month" each year, recognizing the inherent dignity of all human life. It urges Congress to acknowledge that every life is a sacred gift and to commend organizations and individuals supporting pregnant mothers and families. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as a symbolic statement affirming life as a fundamental right.