Sen. Bernie Moreno

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all U.S. flags displayed on federal property or purchased by federal agencies to be "made in the United States," defined as 100% manufactured in the U.S. from U.S.-produced materials. Federal agencies must comply with this rule for flag procurement within 90 days of enactment and for display within two years. The bill also directs the Federal Trade Commission to study current country-of-origin labeling enforcement for flags and report findings within one year. It explicitly excludes private entities from these requirements. The law aims to ensure federal flag use supports domestic manufacturing, with no impact on private flag sales or displays.

Maddy summaryS 849, the Allegiance Act of 2025, prohibits displaying foreign flags on U.S. Capitol Grounds and restricts using certain congressional allowances to purchase foreign flags. It directly affects Members of Congress and their staff by banning the display of non-U.S. flags at the Capitol and preventing the use of funds from their representational allowances (for office expenses) to buy foreign flags. The bill’s key provisions are a display ban on Capitol Grounds and a spending restriction on specific allowances. This is a procedural bill focused on symbolic conduct within congressional facilities, not a substantive policy change.

Maddy summaryThe Faster Labor Contracts Act requires employers and newly certified unions to begin negotiating an initial collective bargaining agreement within 10 days of a written request. If no agreement is reached within 90 days, the parties may request mediation from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, which must act within 30 days. If mediation fails, the dispute moves to a binding arbitration panel whose decision - based on factors like employer finances, business type, and industry wages - remains enforceable for two years. This law directly affects employees represented by newly certified unions and their employers by reducing delays in securing first contracts, which historically averaged 465 days.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution (SJRES 29) seeks congressional disapproval of an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule related to Ohio's air quality regulations. Specifically, it targets the EPA's "Air Plan Approval; Ohio; Withdrawal of Technical Amendment" rule published in the Federal Register on January 21, 2025 (90 Fed. Reg. 6811). If approved, the resolution would block this EPA rule from taking effect, directly affecting Ohio's implementation of its state air quality plan. The mechanism uses Chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S. Code, which establishes procedures for Congress to reject federal agency rules.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends duty-free access for Haitian apparel exports under the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act until September 30, 2035. It modifies eligibility rules to maintain a 60% or higher "applicable percentage" for preferential treatment and caps annual apparel imports at 1.25% of U.S. apparel imports. The bill also restores eligibility for specific Haitian products that lost duty-free status due to past tariff schedule changes, requiring the President to update tariff schedules and report to Congress before implementation. These changes directly affect Haitian apparel manufacturers and U.S. importers of Haitian-made goods.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a streamlined process for out-of-state healthcare providers to enroll in Medicaid or CHIP (Children's Health Insurance Program) in a state. It directly affects children under 21 enrolled in these programs and healthcare providers located in other states who already meet low fraud risk standards. The key provision requires states to adopt a simplified enrollment process using only basic provider information (like name and National Provider Identifier), granting eligible providers a 5-year enrollment period without repeated screening. This reduces administrative barriers for providers serving out-of-state children under 21 who qualify for Medicaid or CHIP coverage.

Maddy summarySJRES 24 is a joint resolution that would block an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule setting new standards for reducing harmful air pollutants from rubber tire manufacturing facilities. If passed, the resolution would prevent the rule - published in the Federal Register on November 29, 2024 - from taking effect, meaning tire manufacturers would not have to comply with the new requirements. The bill directly affects the rubber tire manufacturing industry by removing a specific regulatory obligation. This resolution uses a congressional disapproval process under federal law to stop the EPA rule without creating new regulations.

Maddy summaryS 703 (CATCH Fentanyl Act) establishes pilot projects at U.S. border ports to test non-intrusive inspection technologies - such as AI, machine learning, and quantum sensing - to improve detection of contraband, drugs, and threats in cargo and vehicles. The bill requires testing at least five technology types from specified categories, prioritizing those that enhance detection accuracy, reduce wait times, integrate with existing systems, and demonstrate cost-effectiveness. It mandates reports analyzing pilot results, privacy safeguards for data collected during inspections, and recommendations for nationwide implementation, with no new funding authorized. The legislation directly affects U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at land border ports and aims to modernize inspection processes without altering existing legal frameworks.

Maddy summaryThe Transportation Freedom Act would create a 200% tax deduction for wages paid to U.S. automobile manufacturing workers who meet specific requirements, including health care coverage and pension benefits. It repeals current emissions standards for light-duty, medium-duty, and heavy-duty vehicles, as well as Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards. The bill establishes new standards for greenhouse gas emissions and fuel economy that must be "technologically feasible and economically practicable," requiring consultation with manufacturers and other stakeholders. It also eliminates existing emissions waivers and creates a process for adjusting standards based on market conditions.

Maddy summaryThis bill defines "sanctuary jurisdiction" as a state or local government that prohibits sharing immigration status information with federal authorities or refuses to comply with federal immigration detainers (requests to hold individuals for immigration enforcement). It makes such jurisdictions ineligible for specific federal grants, including Economic Development Administration funds and Community Development Block Grants, by requiring that grant projects be located in areas not designated as sanctuary jurisdictions. Jurisdictions found to be sanctuary jurisdictions must return any grant funds received during the period they were designated as such and cannot receive future funds until compliance is achieved. The bill takes effect on October 1, 2025.