Rep. Christopher H. Smith

Maddy summaryThis bill requires federal workplace drug testing programs to include methadone in their testing panels. It directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to update federal drug testing guidelines to add methadone within 90 days of enactment, and requires the Secretary of Transportation to update drug testing rules for transportation employees within 60 days of that update. Additionally, the bill mandates an annual review process to ensure the guidelines are updated to include any new drugs that should be tested for in federal workplaces. These changes directly affect federal employees and transportation workers who are subject to drug testing programs.

Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025 This bill imposes sanctions on certain foreign persons (individuals and entities) that are involved in Iran's petroleum sector as well as certain associated persons. The bill also requires or authorizes actions to facilitate the enforcement of sanctions on Iran. Specifically, the bill requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on any foreign person that, after the bill's enactment, knowingly engages in any transaction related to the processing, export, or sale of oil, condensates, gas, liquefied natural gas, or other petrochemical products in whole or in part from Iran. The President must also impose sanctions on certain foreign persons associated with a sanctioned individual or entity. For example, the President must sanction the subsidiaries and corporate officers of a sanctioned business. The bill provides certain exceptions to these sanctions, including specifying that sanctions do not apply to the importation of goods or to conducting or facilitating transactions for humanitarian assistance. The Department of State must establish an interagency working group that shall seek to establish a multilateral contact group to coordinate international efforts to enforce sanctions on Iran. The bill expands the State Department rewards program to authorize a reward payment to any individual who furnishes information leading to the identification of a person (1) subject to sanctions under this bill, or (2) that has attempted or is attempting to evade sanctions under this bill.

Maddy summaryThis bill, titled the Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act, aims to revoke federal approval for the drug mifepristone (also known as RU-486) for use in terminating pregnancies. If enacted, the Food and Drug Administration's approval for mifepristone for this indication would be withdrawn within 14 days, making its introduction into interstate commerce for pregnancy termination a violation of federal law. Additionally, the bill establishes a new federal right for individuals to sue manufacturers of mifepristone if they experience bodily injury or harm to mental health attributed to its use for pregnancy termination. This legislation directly affects drug manufacturers, distributors, healthcare providers, and individuals seeking or having used medication abortion.

Maddy summaryThis bill would allow the U.S. Foreign Claims Settlement Commission to review and process compensation claims from American citizens and businesses against the Government of Honduras for property that was taken or expropriated. It directly affects U.S. persons who allege their property was seized by Honduran authorities and would enable them to seek financial redress through an established legal process. The legislation amends existing federal law to add Honduras to the list of countries whose expropriation claims can be adjudicated, including claims against government agencies and local subdivisions. The bill sets a specific deadline for filing claims, requiring submissions within 60 days of the law's enactment.

Maddy summaryHRES 1082 is a symbolic resolution recognizing 250 years of Polish-American friendship and affirming U.S. support for Poland’s democracy, sovereignty, prosperity, and security. It specifically calls for continued U.S. military stationing in Poland to support defense coordination and training with Polish forces, and expresses gratitude for Poland’s historical and ongoing partnership, including recent support for Ukraine. The resolution highlights key milestones like Poland’s NATO membership, defense investments, and refugee assistance for Ukrainians. As a non-binding resolution, it does not change laws but formally strengthens diplomatic recognition of the alliance.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates administrative procedures for the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program to speed up claim processing and expand disability coverage. It requires the Bureau of Justice Assistance to notify claimants about missing information within 90 days and issue interim payments if claims aren't resolved within 270 days, while also mandating annual audits of backlogged claims. The legislation adds benefits for permanent partial disabilities that prevent officers from working in their previous capacity and creates a faster approval process for claims supported by World Trade Center health certifications.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs U.S. agencies to support Iranian people's access to uncensored information and hold Iranian officials accountable for human rights abuses. It requires the State Department and FCC to report on technologies (like satellite networks and mesh systems) that could bypass internet restrictions in Iran, and authorizes $2 million annually to develop such tools. The bill also establishes a new "Iran Kleptocracy Initiative" at FinCEN to track corruption, freeze assets of Iranian regime officials and state-owned businesses, and coordinate with international partners. These measures apply to U.S. policy toward Iran but do not alter Iran's domestic laws; they focus on U.S. sanctions, technology development, and anti-corruption efforts targeting the Iranian regime.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands existing U.S. sanctions authority to target foreign countries whose chemical or biological programs cause harm to other nations. It requires the President to investigate and sanction foreign officials or entities involved in such harmful activities, with specific focus on programs producing benzylfentanyl, 4-anilinopiperidine, or norfentanyl precursors. The law establishes a three-stage sanctions process: initial restrictions on scientific cooperation and certain exports, intermediate measures that may cut off foreign assistance and additional export controls, and final sanctions that prohibit financial transactions involving the affected country. Sanctions can be lifted if the foreign government addresses the harm, provides information, and takes steps to prevent future incidents, with a five-year limit on presidential waiver authority.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the United States-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative to accelerate joint development and integration of defense technologies between the two countries. It directs the U.S. Secretary of Defense, with Israel’s agreement, to identify Israeli-origin technologies for rapid adoption into U.S. military systems, focusing on areas like counter-drone systems, missile defense (including "Golden Dome for America"), AI, cyber defense, and directed energy. The initiative requires annual congressional reporting on progress, partnerships with industry, and technology transitions, while authorizing $150 million annually for fiscal years 2027-2029. It aims to strengthen bilateral defense innovation and streamline the use of Israeli technologies within U.S. military programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the U.S. Mint to produce two types of commemorative $2.50 coins for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence: a circulating coin for everyday use and a numismatic (collector) coin. Both would feature designs based on the 1926 Sesquicentennial coin - showing allegorical liberty holding the Declaration on one side and Independence Hall on the other - with "1776-2026" inscriptions. The bill requires the Mint to issue these coins by July 4, 2026, if technically and economically feasible, but does not mandate their production or affect any specific groups beyond the public who may purchase them.