Sen. Ashley Moody

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new federal tax deduction for qualified flood insurance premiums paid by homeowners. It directly affects individuals who own property in flood-prone areas and pay for flood insurance through either the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) or private policies meeting specific criteria. The deduction is limited to taxpayers with adjusted gross income under $200,000 ($400,000 for joint filers), and covers premiums for NFIP policies, private flood insurance, Federal Policy Fees, and certain surcharges. The change applies to taxable years beginning after the bill's enactment date.

Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act or the HALT Fentanyl Act This act permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A schedule I controlled substance is a drug, substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under the Controlled Substances Act. Under the act, offenses involving fentanyl-related substances are triggered by the same quantity thresholds and subject to the same penalties as offenses involving fentanyl analogues (e.g., offenses involving 100 grams or more trigger a 10-year mandatory minimum prison term). Additionally, the act establishes a new, alternative registration process for certain schedule I research. The act also makes several other changes to registration requirements for conducting research with controlled substances, including permitting a single registration for related research sites in certain circumstances, waiving the requirement for a new inspection in certain situations, and allowing a registered researcher to perform certain manufacturing activities with small quantities of a substance without obtaining a manufacturing registration. Finally, the act expresses the sense that Congress agrees with the interpretation of the Controlled Substances Act in United States v. McCray , a 2018 case decided by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York. In that case, the court held that butyryl fentanyl, a controlled substance, can be considered an analogue of fentanyl even though, under the Controlled Substances Act, the term controlled substance analogue specifically excludes a controlled substance.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new federal crime for assaulting first responders (like police, firefighters, and paramedics) causing serious injury or death, with enhanced penalties. It specifically applies when the assault involves interstate travel, weapons that crossed state lines, or interference with the responder's work affecting commerce. Penalties include up to 10 years in prison for serious injury, or life imprisonment if death occurs, kidnapping, or an attempt to kill happens. Federal prosecution requires Attorney General certification unless states decline jurisdiction or fail to adequately address the crime.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Anti-Terrorism Act of 1987 to prohibit U.S. operations by the Muslim Brotherhood and its branches, defining it as a terrorist organization. It imposes mandatory visa ineligibility and visa revocation for foreign individuals identified as Muslim Brotherhood members, including those affiliated with groups like Hamas. The bill requires the Secretary of State to annually report to Congress identifying global Muslim Brotherhood branches and determine if they meet criteria for foreign terrorist organization designation under existing law. If designated, the President must impose sanctions, including foreign terrorist organization status and asset-blocking under Executive Order 13224, with sanctions remaining in place for at least four years for any identified branch.

Maddy summaryThe PRICE Act (S 2269) increases penalties for assaulting, resisting, or impeding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers or employees. It would double the maximum prison sentence and adjust the fine for such offenses when committed against ICE personnel, as specified in amended federal law (18 U.S.C. § 111). This bill directly affects individuals convicted of violent or obstructive acts against ICE officers, making their penalties more severe than for similar crimes against other federal officers. The key provision modifies existing penalties without changing the definition of the offense or creating new requirements for ICE operations.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the minting of commemorative coins for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games and the 2034 Salt Lake City Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. It specifies four coin types ($5 gold, $1 silver, half-dollar, and proof silver $1) with defined quantities and designs reflecting U.S. athletic participation. A surcharge on each coin sale (e.g., $35 for $5 coins) funds the respective Olympic committees' legacy programs, including youth sports initiatives. The coins are legal tender but intended solely for commemoration, with surcharges directed to the organizing committees after covering minting costs.

Maddy summarySRES 317 is a symbolic Senate resolution commending Cuban citizens who protested against the Cuban government on July 11, 2021, demanding fundamental rights. It describes the regime's response - including detaining over 1,400 protesters, imposing torture, and cutting internet access - and condemns ongoing repression of activists. The resolution calls for the immediate release of imprisoned protesters, international condemnation of the regime's human rights abuses, and support for Cuban civil society. It does not create new laws or policies but expresses the Senate's stance on Cuba's human rights situation.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes how federal law determines if an independent worker (like a freelancer or gig worker) is classified as an employee. It prevents employers from using portable benefits (such as health insurance or retirement plans maintained without ongoing work) as a factor in that determination. Specifically, it prohibits considering whether a worker has access to benefits common to full-time employees, receives employer contributions to benefits, or contributes to benefits. As a result, independent workers who currently lack employee status for benefits may become eligible for protections like minimum wage, overtime, and unemployment insurance under federal law.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires adding a citizenship checkbox to the 2030 and future decennial censuses, asking respondents about their U.S. citizenship status for themselves and all household members. It mandates that the Census Bureau publicly release each state's total citizen and noncitizen population counts within 120 days after each census. The bill then changes how congressional representation is calculated by excluding noncitizens from the population numbers used to apportion House seats and electoral votes starting with the 2030 census. This directly affects how states' representation in Congress and the Electoral College is determined based on citizen population counts rather than total population.

Maddy summaryThe STOP CSAM Act of 2025 strengthens protections for child victims of sexual abuse and exploitation by expanding definitions of abuse to include psychological abuse and kidnapping, and by imposing new reporting requirements on internet service providers. The bill requires providers with over 1 million monthly users to report apparent child sexual abuse material to the CyberTipline within 60 days, with penalties for noncompliance including fines up to $1 million for large providers. It creates new civil remedies allowing victims to sue providers who host or promote child pornography, and establishes protections for "covered persons" (children under 18 who are victims or witnesses) by limiting public disclosure of their personal information. The bill also enhances law enforcement's ability to investigate online child exploitation while maintaining privacy safeguards for victims.