Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis

Maddy summaryThe FEAT Act allows individuals involved in specific Department of Interior administrative proceedings to move their cases to a federal district court instead of having them heard solely by internal agency tribunals. This change applies to parties who either seek approval for certain conduct or are appealing sanctions and penalties imposed by the Department. Under the new rules, these parties must file for removal within 60 days of starting the action, and the federal court will review the case from scratch rather than relying on the agency's initial decision.

First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to the First Rhode Island Regiment, collectively, in recognition of their dedicated service during the Revolutionary War.

Maddy summaryThe Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act expands legal protections for firearm manufacturers and sellers by immediately dismissing any lawsuits currently pending against them that allege harm caused by the criminal or unlawful misuse of their products. The bill defines these protected cases as those where the injury resulted from a third party's illegal actions rather than a defect in the product itself, while explicitly excluding claims involving negligent entrustment, specific federal violations, or design defects. To enforce these protections, the law allows defendants to remove such cases from state courts to federal court and grants them the right to appeal dismissal orders immediately. Additionally, the legislation preempts state and local laws that attempt to hold these companies liable for product misuse and provides for attorney's fees for defendants who successfully assert their immunity.

Maddy summaryThe Let America Build Act of 2026 primarily streamlines the process for leasing and permitting oil, gas, and mineral resources on federal lands while expanding state and tribal regulatory authority. It requires the Interior Department to resolve lease protests within 60 days and prevents lawsuits from delaying drilling permits or invalidating leases, even if environmental reviews are challenged. The bill grants states and tribes the power to issue drilling permits and regulate hydraulic fracturing on available federal land, provided they meet specific effectiveness standards. Additionally, it accelerates the approval of liquefied natural gas export projects by setting strict deadlines for federal decisions and limiting the scope of environmental reviews for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to conduct annual assessments for five years on how foreign terrorist organizations use generative artificial intelligence to spread extremist messages or develop weapons. These reports must analyze specific incidents from the previous year and include recommendations for countermeasures while protecting privacy and civil liberties. The unclassified portions of these assessments will be made public on a government website, and federal agencies will share relevant intelligence with state and local fusion centers to improve information sharing.

Maddy summaryThis bill sets annual targets for wildfire prevention treatments on federal lands, requiring the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management to increase mechanical thinning and prescribed burning acreage each year (with goals increasing 20% in 2027-2028 and 40% in 2029+). It mandates detailed public reporting on treatment progress, challenges, effectiveness, and cost data, while streamlining environmental reviews for hazard tree removal. The bill also revises vegetation management rules near power lines, creates a public-private technology pilot program for wildfire prevention tools, and repeals outdated reporting requirements. These provisions directly affect federal land managers, electric utility companies, and private entities participating in the technology pilot program.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally acknowledges the strategic value of the Arctic region for U.S. national security and economic interests. It calls for ongoing cooperation with Arctic allies, such as Canada and Nordic nations, to promote stability, sustainable development, and regional security. The measure also highlights the importance of working with Indigenous peoples and maintaining a rules-based order in the face of international competition. While it does not create new laws or funding, it encourages Congress to actively engage with international partners on shared Arctic priorities through diplomatic exchanges and joint initiatives.

North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to recognize the individuals and communities that provided financial and other support for the North Platte Canteen in North Platte, Nebraska, during World War II.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution expresses the U.S. Congress's disapproval of a specific law passed by the District of Columbia Council. The targeted law, known as the Full Accountability in Arrest Reporting Temporary Amendment Act of 2026, was enacted in April 2026 to modify how arrest data is reported in the district. By formally rejecting this local legislation, the resolution prevents the proposed changes from taking effect or being implemented under federal oversight. The measure directly involves the relationship between the federal government and the local legislative authority of Washington, D.C.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution expresses the U.S. Senate's disapproval of a local law passed by the District of Columbia Council regarding body-worn cameras. The specific provision being rejected is the temporary amendment that requires police officers to record and release footage of their use of force to the public. By formally disapproving this action, Congress is exercising its constitutional authority to review local legislation that affects federal interests. The measure does not change the law itself but rather records the federal government's official stance against the D.C. Council's decision.