Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto

Maddy summaryThis resolution commemorates the fifth anniversary of the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack and honors the U.S. Capitol Police, Metropolitan Police Department, and Capitol staff (including custodial, janitorial, and maintenance personnel) who protected the building during the assault. It recognizes their bravery in defending Congress during the attack, which injured over 100 officers and contributed to five officer deaths, and acknowledges their ongoing essential work in maintaining Capitol operations. The resolution expresses Senate gratitude for their service and reaffirms commitment to protecting democratic processes. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the use of federal funds to compensate individuals prosecuted for the January 6 Capitol attack, including those later pardoned. It bans using funds from the Judgment Fund, victim compensation programs, or creating new compensation funds for these individuals. Additionally, it prevents refunds of court-ordered restitution, fines, or special assessments paid by convicted rioters, directing any such funds to the Architect of the Capitol instead. The law directly affects people convicted (or pardoned) for involvement in the January 6 attack.

Maddy summaryS 3581, the "No Settlements for January 6 Law Enforcement Assaulters Act," prohibits using federal funds (including the Judgment Fund) to settle claims by individuals convicted of assaulting law enforcement during the January 6, 2021, Capitol breach. It directly affects those convicted under federal or D.C. law for assaulting officers during the Capitol events, banning settlements for claims related to harm suffered during the events or prosecution for those acts. The bill's key mechanism blocks all federal financial obligations for such settlements, regardless of the claim's basis. This is a substantive policy change affecting legal settlements for specific convicted individuals, not a procedural measure.

Maddy summarySJRES 82 is a joint resolution seeking to block a rule issued by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding how the agency should follow the text of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), a federal law governing how agencies create regulations. The rule, published in March 2025, was identified by the Government Accountability Office as a "rule" subject to the Congressional Review Act. If enacted, this resolution would void the HHS policy, preventing it from taking effect and requiring HHS to disregard this specific internal guideline. The bill directly affects HHS's rulemaking procedures by invalidating the policy statement on APA adherence.

Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025 This act extends and modifies the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program, under which states and counties containing certain federal land may receive payments from the Forest Service or the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for schools, roads, and certain other municipal services. The act modifies the SRS program, including by extending payments made to states and counties containing federal land through FY2026, providing lapsed payments for FY2024 and FY2025, extending the authority of counties to initiate projects using such funds through FY2028, and extending the authority to initiate projects proposed by resource advisory committees through FY2028.

Maddy summaryThe Comprehensive Outbound Investment National Security Act of 2025 restricts U.S. investments in certain technologies in countries of concern, primarily China, by prohibiting investments in "covered national security transactions" involving specific technologies. It targets technologies including advanced semiconductors, artificial intelligence systems, quantum information technologies, high-performance computing, and hypersonic systems that could enhance military or surveillance capabilities. The bill requires U.S. persons to notify the government about certain transactions involving "notifiable technologies" and establishes civil penalties for violations, including potential divestment requirements. The law would expire seven years after enactment and mandates annual reports to Congress about implementation and enforcement.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands Medicare coverage to include peer support services for beneficiaries with mental health conditions or substance use disorders. It requires Medicare to cover these services when provided by certified peer support specialists at community mental health centers, rural health clinics, or similar facilities. Peer support specialists must be individuals recovering from similar conditions and certified under specific guidelines. The policy change takes effect January 1, 2027, directly affecting Medicare beneficiaries seeking these services and the certified providers offering them.

Maddy summaryS 3499, the Electric Supply Chain Act, requires the U.S. Secretary of Energy to periodically assess and report on the supply chain for electricity generation and transmission. The bill mandates the Secretary, in consultation with relevant stakeholders (including utilities, manufacturers, and grid experts), to conduct these assessments and submit annual reports to Congress starting one year after enactment. Each report must detail supply chain vulnerabilities, risks related to critical materials, reliance on foreign entities, manufacturing barriers, and workforce challenges. The legislation does not impose new regulations or funding but focuses on monitoring and identifying issues to inform future policy decisions. It directly affects the electric utility industry and related supply chain sectors through this government oversight mechanism.

Maddy summaryThe SAFER SKIES Act (S 3481) grants state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement and correctional agencies new authority to counter drone threats to public safety and critical infrastructure, including venues for large gatherings and correctional facilities. It requires these agencies to complete federal training and certification before using counter-drone technologies, and mandates 48-hour notifications to federal authorities after taking action. The bill establishes a national training program, creates reporting requirements for agencies using these authorities, and provides funding for purchasing counter-UAS systems through existing grant programs. It also increases penalties for unauthorized drone use near prisons and in national defense airspace, with state and local counter-drone authorities set to expire in 2031.

Maddy summaryThis bill corrects a technical error in funding language related to the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes' water rights settlement. It specifically adjusts the authorized amount for interest payments into the Development Fund from an incorrect figure to $5,124,902.12, as required by the 2009 Public Land Management Act. The change directly affects the administrative processing of funds for the Duck Valley Reservation water rights settlement and has no new policy implications.