Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis

Maddy summaryS. 2274 designates the U.S. Postal Service facility at 112 Wyoming Street in Shoshoni, Wyoming, as the "Dessie A. Bebout Post Office." The bill updates all official federal references - such as laws, maps, and documents - to use this new name for the building. This is a commemorative measure honoring Dessie A. Bebout by naming the local post office after her.

Maddy summarySRES 914 is a symbolic Senate resolution expressing support for National Adoption Day (November 23, 2024) and National Adoption Month (November 2024). It promotes public awareness of children awaiting adoption in foster care, celebrates adoption families, and encourages Americans to support child safety and permanency. The resolution does not create new policies or alter existing laws; it is a non-binding statement of support. It directly affects public awareness and national recognition of adoption efforts, not specific individuals or programs.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SRES 902) honoring the late Senator Timothy Peter Johnson of South Dakota, who died after a long career in public service. The resolution expresses the Senate's "profound sorrow" over his death, directs the Secretary of the Senate to share the resolution with the House and send a copy to his family, and calls for the Senate to adjourn in his memory. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, as it is purely a formal expression of respect for a former senator. The resolution commemorates his decades of service, including his time as Chairman of the Banking Committee and his return to work after a serious health setback.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the U.S. Treasury Secretary to instruct U.S. representatives at major international financial institutions (like the World Bank and IMF) to oppose and reverse policies restricting financing for coal, oil, natural gas, and nuclear energy projects. It requires these institutions to eliminate such restrictions or face limits on U.S. funding (capping obligations at 50% until compliance). The bill also mandates annual reports detailing efforts to remove financing barriers for these energy sources and steps to promote international energy project financing. It directly affects how global development banks allocate capital for energy infrastructure in developing nations.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the U.S. Geological Survey's (USGS) water monitoring programs under the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009. It renames the "National Streamflow Information Program" to the "Federal Priority Streamgage Program," extends funding for groundwater monitoring through fiscal year 2028 (instead of 2023), and adds requirements for tribal consultation in groundwater monitoring. The bill also repeals a separate brackish groundwater assessment provision. These changes primarily affect the USGS and tribal governments by modifying how water data is collected, prioritized, and funded for monitoring purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the authorization for existing drought relief programs through 2028, replacing the previous 2022 end date. It modifies two sections of the 1991 Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act to maintain funding and program operations for western states facing drought. The change directly affects states participating in the federal drought assistance program, ensuring continuity of current relief efforts without introducing new policies or requirements.

Maddy summaryThe China Financial Threat Mitigation Act of 2024 (S 5347) mandates a one-year study by the Treasury Secretary, with input from key financial regulators, to assess U.S. financial exposure to China's financial sector. The study must evaluate how China's financial reforms impact U.S. and global financial systems, analyze associated risks to U.S. financial stability, and recommend actions for U.S. government protection. It requires a detailed report to Congress, relevant committees, and international bodies within one year of enactment, with a public version published online. The bill does not create new regulations or funding but focuses solely on gathering analysis to inform future policy decisions. This procedural measure directly affects U.S. financial oversight agencies and international financial cooperation efforts.

Maddy summaryThis bill would modify the de minimis exemption (allowing low-value imports without duties) to better prevent smuggling of illicit goods like fentanyl. It requires importers to provide additional documentation including product descriptions, country of origin, and Harmonized Tariff Schedule classifications for low-value shipments. The bill also creates new penalties for false information and limits exemptions for certain goods, such as those subject to anti-dumping duties or identified as high-risk. It would require importers to pay a $2 fee per shipment under the exemption and mandates regular reports to Congress on how the exemption is being used. These changes aim to protect U.S. revenue, prevent illicit goods from entering the country, and improve transparency in low-value imports.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 5307) renames the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper, Wyoming, to the "Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center." It updates all official references to the center in federal laws, documents, and records to reflect the new name. The change affects the center itself and all federal materials mentioning it, with no policy or funding changes. The bill is purely procedural, honoring former Wyoming Congresswoman Barbara L. Cubin through a naming designation.