Sen. Mike Lee

Maddy summarySJRES 71 is a congressional resolution seeking to block an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that set emissions standards for the oil and natural gas sector. It directly targets the EPA's "Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources" rule, which was published in the Federal Register on March 8, 2024. The resolution uses a specific disapproval process under federal law to declare the EPA rule "shall have no force or effect." This is a procedural action to overturn an existing regulation, not a new policy.

Maddy summaryS 4093 requires the U.S. Secretary of State to review Qatar's status as a Major Non-NATO Ally within 90 days of enactment. The review focuses on Qatar's hosting of Hamas leaders, its efforts to secure the release of 5 U.S. hostages held by Hamas, and whether Qatar supports terrorism. The report must include a certification on whether Qatar meets criteria for maintaining ally status, including using leverage to free hostages and expelling Hamas leaders. If the certification fails, the U.S. must terminate Qatar's ally status under existing law. This bill directly affects Qatar's diplomatic and security relationship with the United States.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Secretary to use unexpended funds from the Central Utah Project for water conservation measures within the Great Salt Lake basin. It specifically allows the Secretary to implement these conservation efforts without needing separate authorization. The measures automatically comply with the existing Definite Plan Report requirements under the Central Utah Project Completion Act. The bill directly affects water management practices in the Great Salt Lake basin, enabling more efficient water use through existing funding mechanisms. It does not create new funding but reallocates unused budget authority for conservation purposes.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution seeks congressional disapproval of a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) rule that would have limited credit card penalty fees under Regulation Z. If approved, the resolution would block the rule from taking effect, meaning credit card companies would not be required to comply with the proposed fee restrictions. The measure uses a standard congressional review process under federal law to invalidate the rule, which was submitted to Congress in March 2024. This directly affects credit card issuers by allowing them to maintain current penalty fee practices without new federal limits.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution establishes procedural rules for the Senate impeachment trial against Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security. It sets specific deadlines (e.g., 7 session days for Mayorkas to file his answer) and outlines the trial structure, including 16-hour presentation periods for both sides, witness deposition rules, and evidence admission procedures. The resolution directly affects Mayorkas (as the defendant) and the House of Representatives (as the prosecutor), detailing timelines for filings, arguments, and voting. It does not address the merits of the impeachment articles but governs the trial process under Senate impeachment rules.

Maddy summarySJRES 68 establishes the procedural steps for the U.S. Senate's impeachment trial of Alejandro Mayorkas, the Secretary of Homeland Security. It requires Mayorkas to file a written response to the impeachment articles within 7 session days and appoints a 12-member Senate committee to gather evidence and submit a report within 90 days. The resolution mandates that the Senate convene as a court of impeachment 90 days after the committee is formed, detailing how documents like the articles and responses will be handled and printed. The bill ensures these procedures override any conflicting Senate rules on impeachment trials.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SJRES 69) establishes the procedural rules for the U.S. Senate's trial of Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas if the House of Representatives transmits articles of impeachment against him. It sets specific deadlines: Mayorkas has 7 business days to file his answer after the House transmits the articles, and the House has 7 business days to file its response after the summons. The resolution also outlines the timeline for evidence submission, opening presentations (each side gets up to 24 hours over 3 days), questioning of parties, and final voting on each article of impeachment. This procedural bill directly affects Mayorkas (the defendant) and the House of Representatives (the prosecutor) in the impeachment trial process.

Maddy summarySRES 622 establishes the procedural framework for the Senate impeachment trial of Alejandro Mayorkas, the Secretary of Homeland Security. It requires Mayorkas to file a written response to the impeachment articles within 7 days, appoints a 12-member Senate committee to gather evidence and testimony within 90 days, and mandates specific deadlines for filing responses and reports. The resolution also sets procedures for the trial's timing, including convening as a "Court of Impeachment" 90 days after committee appointment. This resolution solely governs the Senate's internal trial procedures, not the substance of the impeachment charges.

Maddy summarySRES 623 is a procedural resolution establishing the timeline and rules for the Senate impeachment trial of Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security. It sets specific deadlines: Mayorkas has 7 session days to file his answer after impeachment articles are transmitted, and the House has 7 session days after the summons to file its replication. The resolution outlines the trial structure, including up to 16 hours for each side's presentation (House first, then Mayorkas), 4 hours for senator questioning, and procedures for admitting evidence without live witness testimony. This resolution solely governs the trial process and does not address the merits of the impeachment articles.

Maddy summarySRES 624 is a procedural resolution setting the timeline and rules for the Senate impeachment trial of Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas. It establishes deadlines for Mayorkas to file his answer (within 7 session days), requires the House to submit its trial record by a specified date, and outlines the sequence for presentations, questioning, and voting. The resolution details that the House has up to 24 hours over three days to present its case, Mayorkas gets an equal time for his defense, and the Senate must vote on each article of impeachment after deliberation. This resolution does not address the merits of the impeachment but governs the trial's procedural flow.