Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis

Maddy summaryThe SMART Infrastructure Act of 2025 requires federal agencies to modernize infrastructure permitting by using 3D digital models (digital twins) and a centralized electronic platform (e-NEPA portal). It directly affects transportation agencies, project developers, and communities involved in federal infrastructure projects, such as roads and bridges under the Department of Transportation. Key provisions mandate that digital twins integrate real-time data for environmental and operational planning, while the e-NEPA portal streamlines document sharing, public access, and interagency coordination. The bill sets a goal to reduce environmental review timelines by at least 25% for eligible projects through these digital tools.

Maddy summaryThe RECAPTURE Act (S 3259) changes how leftover federal broadband funding is handled under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. It requires that any unspent funds from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program not specifically designated for a project must be deposited into the federal Treasury to reduce the deficit, while funds designated for specific projects remain available to the grant recipient. This applies directly to states and local governments that received BEAD grants but have unused funds. The bill ensures unallocated broadband funds are redirected toward deficit reduction rather than remaining unspent.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a "Health Freedom Waiver Program" that would allow states to opt out of certain Affordable Care Act requirements for health insurance starting in 2026. States choosing this option would need to maintain a high-risk insurance pool, and the federal government would instead fund "Trump Health Freedom Accounts" for eligible residents, replacing premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions. These accounts would provide funds for health insurance but restrict coverage for gender transition procedures and abortion services. The bill also includes modified tax credits for small businesses in waiver states and requires better price transparency in health care through updated reporting requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends U.S. immigration law to expand the definition of "aliens engaged in terrorist activity" under the Immigration and Nationality Act. It adds specific groups - Hamas, Palestine Islamic Jihad, Hezbollah, Al-Qaeda, and ISIS - to the list of entities whose members or supporters would be barred from entering the U.S. The change replaces a prior reference to the Palestine Liberation Organization's spokesperson with a broader inclusion of these designated groups and their affiliates. Individuals who are members of these groups, act as their spokespersons, or endorse their terrorist activities would now be subject to immigration inadmissibility. This directly affects foreign nationals associated with these organizations seeking U.S. visas or entry.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits Medicare-approved medical residency programs from requiring residents to undergo abortion-related training without their voluntary opt-in. It specifically bans programs from mandating such training or discriminating against residents who choose not to participate in abortion care (including counseling or referrals). The law applies directly to medical residents in Medicare-funded postgraduate training programs. Key provisions ensure residents can opt out without penalty and prevent programs from penalizing those who decline abortion-related instruction.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits federal funding for ground-mounted solar projects that convert prime farmland (defined as the most productive agricultural land under existing law) and excludes such projects from key tax credits like the residential clean energy credit (Section 25D), production tax credits (Sections 45, 45Y), and investment tax credits (Sections 48, 48E). It directly affects solar developers and property owners seeking to install solar facilities on prime farmland, blocking both federal financial support and tax incentives for these projects. The bill uses the existing definition of "prime farmland" from the Farmland Protection Policy Act to prevent agricultural land from being repurposed for solar energy generation. Its core mechanism is a dual restriction: no federal funds for covered projects and exclusion from tax credits for solar installations on protected farmland.

Maddy summaryThe Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2025 establishes a new Office of Mountains, Deserts, and Plains within the EPA to coordinate cleanup efforts at abandoned hardrock mine sites across federal, tribal, state, and private lands. It requires the EPA to annually prioritize mine sites for cleanup, develop interagency plans for Navajo Nation uranium mine sites by 2028 (including funding targets and agency roles), and coordinate with Tribal governments on government-to-government consultations. The bill mandates sharing best practices for cleanup technologies, waste solutions, and small business contracting opportunities, while ensuring coordination with agencies like the Department of Energy and Interior. It uses existing EPA authorities without creating new regulations or standards, focusing on improving coordination rather than altering cleanup requirements.

Maddy summarySRES 507 designates November 20, 2025, as "National Rural Health Day," continuing an annual observance established in 2011. The resolution recognizes rural health care providers and the communities they serve, acknowledging challenges like hospital closures and access barriers in rural areas. It does not create new policies or funding but formally designates a date for public recognition. This procedural resolution was introduced by multiple senators and passed unanimously.

Maddy summarySRES 501 is a ceremonial Senate resolution recognizing November 2025 as National Native American Heritage Month. It encourages the American public to observe the month through programs and activities that celebrate Native American cultural contributions, heritage, and history. The resolution does not create new legal obligations or funding, serving solely as a symbolic acknowledgment of Native American communities' enduring impact on U.S. society.

Maddy summaryS 3178 requires the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Agriculture Secretaries to withdraw a specific energy efficiency rule for HUD- and USDA-financed housing. It prevents these agencies (and also the Veterans Affairs and Federal Housing Finance Agency) from implementing or enforcing that rule or similar standards, mandating a return to pre-existing energy efficiency requirements for covered housing programs. The bill also updates a provision to allow states with energy efficiency codes meeting or exceeding the withdrawn standard (at least 26 states) to continue using them. This directly affects federal housing agencies and the housing projects they fund.