Sen. Shelley Moore Capito

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 3554) would amend tax law to strip tax-exempt status from organizations providing material support to terrorist groups. It defines "terrorist supporting organizations" as those that gave more than minimal material support (like funds or resources) to designated terrorist groups within the past three years. The Treasury Secretary must notify such organizations, giving them 90 days to prove they didn’t provide support, return funds, or challenge the designation in court before tax-exempt status is revoked. Organizations can later seek reinstatement if the Secretary later determines the designation was incorrect. The law establishes specific procedures for notice, dispute resolution through the IRS Appeals Office, and court review for challenges.

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts certain non-lethal projectile devices (like pepper ball guns or rubber bullets) from federal firearms and ammunition taxes. It directly affects manufacturers, producers, and importers of these devices by removing tax obligations under IRS Code sections 4181 and 5845. Key provisions define "less-than-lethal" devices as those not expelling standard firearm ammunition, operating below 500 feet per second, and not convertible to lethal weapons. The Secretary of the Treasury must annually update a public list of qualifying devices and report to Congress on non-qualifying devices that exceed the velocity limit.

Maddy summaryThe Artificial Intelligence Scam Prevention Act makes it illegal to use AI to impersonate people for fraudulent purposes, such as creating fake voices or images to scam consumers. It requires clear disclosure when AI is used in phone calls or text messages, so people know they're interacting with technology rather than a real person. The bill establishes an advisory group with FTC, FCC, and industry representatives to develop best practices for preventing these scams and mandates regular reports on AI-enabled fraud. The law aims to protect consumers from increasingly sophisticated scams, which cost over $1.4 billion in 2024 alone.

Maddy summaryThe National Strategy for School Security Act of 2025 requires the Department of Homeland Security, in coordination with the Department of Education and other federal agencies, to develop and annually update a national strategy for protecting elementary and secondary schools from terrorism. Within one year of enactment, the strategy must be submitted to specified congressional committees and updated annually until 2033, detailing existing federal security programs, funding, and identified school vulnerabilities. The strategy must outline concrete steps to address security gaps while avoiding duplication of existing efforts and building on current evaluations. This bill directs federal coordination but does not create new funding or impose direct requirements on schools.

Maddy summarySRES 545 designates December 6, 2025, as "National Miners Day" to honor miners' contributions to U.S. economic strength and safety efforts, while commemorating the 1907 Monongah mining disaster (the deadliest industrial accident in U.S. history). The resolution encourages public participation in local and national activities celebrating miners' sacrifices. It has no binding effect and serves as symbolic recognition, not a policy change. The bill directly affects miners and the public through this annual observance.

Maddy summaryThe RISE from Trauma Act establishes grants for community coordinating bodies to address trauma and build resilience, particularly for children and youth affected by violence, substance use, or other traumatic experiences. These grants (up to $6 million each for 4 years) require diverse community stakeholders - including healthcare providers, schools, law enforcement, and community organizations - to collaborate on identifying local needs and developing trauma-informed strategies. The legislation prioritizes communities with high rates of overdose deaths, violence-related deaths, or involvement in child welfare and juvenile justice systems. It also expands existing programs like the National Child Traumatic Stress Network, creates hospital-based interventions to prevent readmissions after trauma events, and establishes training for schools, law enforcement, and healthcare providers in trauma-informed care. Funding is authorized at $600 million annually from 2026-2033 for these initiatives.

Maddy summaryThis bill removes waiting periods for disability and Medicare benefits for people diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. Specifically, it amends the Social Security Act to add "metastatic breast cancer" to the list of conditions that immediately qualify individuals for disability insurance benefits (eliminating a standard 24-month waiting period) and for Medicare coverage (removing a 24-month waiting period for Medicare Part A). The changes apply only to new applications or benefit periods starting after the bill becomes law. It directly affects patients with metastatic breast cancer seeking timely access to income support and healthcare coverage.

Maddy summarySRES 537 is a Senate resolution honoring Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe, both West Virginia National Guard members, who were shot during a targeted attack on service members in Washington, D.C., on November 26, 2025. Specialist Beckstrom died from her injuries on November 27, 2025, while Staff Sergeant Wolfe remains hospitalized. The resolution expresses the Senate’s condolences to their families, condemns the attack, and recognizes their service and sacrifice, with no policy changes or funding impacts. It is a symbolic gesture honoring their military service and the broader National Guard community.

Maddy summaryThe AGRITOURISM Act (S 3392) creates a new Agritourism Advisor position within the USDA to support rural businesses. This role will directly assist farms and ranches offering agritourism activities - like farm stays, winery tours, u-pick operations, and farm-to-table dining - by connecting them to federal resources. The Advisor will coordinate USDA programs, provide technical assistance, share best practices, and help update farm enterprise development tools. The bill aims to strengthen rural economies by making it easier for small agricultural businesses to diversify through tourism. It applies to all states, tribal lands, and USDA programs nationwide.

Maddy summaryS 3400, the Ally’s Act, requires most private health insurance plans and group health plans to cover hearing implants and related services for eligible individuals. It mandates coverage for cochlear implants, bone conduction devices, maintenance, repairs, upgrades every five years, hearing assessments, pre- and post-surgery care, and aural rehabilitation. Insurers cannot impose stricter cost-sharing or treatment limits for these services than for other medical care, and cannot deny coverage based on medical necessity determinations by a physician or audiologist. The law applies to plans covering individuals with hearing loss (including unilateral or bilateral) who meet medical criteria, effective for plan years starting January 1, 2026.