Sen. Katie Boyd Britt

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates January 23, 2025, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day" to highlight maternal health challenges in the U.S. It focuses on raising public awareness about maternal mortality (with statistics showing 800 annual pregnancy-related deaths) and disparities (such as Black women facing nearly 3x higher mortality rates than White women). The resolution encourages federal, state, tribal, and local entities to take action on improving maternal care and reducing inequities, though it does not create new laws or funding. As a symbolic designation, it has no binding effect but aims to promote existing efforts like maternal mortality reviews and community-based care models.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution (SRES 31) calls on Panama's government to end Chinese influence at key Panamanian ports, specifically demanding the termination of Chinese management at Balboa and Cristobal ports and the expulsion of Chinese officials from these facilities. It urges Panama to reaffirm the Panama Canal's neutrality under the 1977 Neutrality Treaty and reduce reliance on Chinese-affiliated entities. The resolution also directs the U.S. government to support Panama in transitioning away from Chinese infrastructure partnerships and to develop U.S.-led alternatives for canal operations. The resolution is non-binding but seeks to align Panama's infrastructure management with U.S. security interests and democratic values.

Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome Act This bill creates new federal crimes related to the performance of an abortion on an unborn child who has Down syndrome. It subjects a violator to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both. It also authorizes civil remedies, including damages and injunctive relief. A woman who undergoes such an abortion may not be prosecuted or held civilly liable.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits federal funding (directly or indirectly) for colleges and universities that host or are affiliated with campus health clinics providing abortion drugs or abortions to students or staff. Institutions must submit annual reports certifying no such services are offered to remain eligible for federal funds. The law also prevents states from penalizing schools for complying with this funding restriction. It specifically defines "abortion drugs" and "school-based service sites" (excluding hospitals) to clarify coverage.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends immigration law to make non-citizens subject to deportation if convicted of assaulting a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or first responder while they were performing official duties, due to their duties, or because of their status. It defines "assault" under local law and expands "law enforcement officer" to include those preventing, investigating, or prosecuting crimes. The bill also requires the Department of Homeland Security to annually report the number of such deportations to Congress and the public. The policy directly affects non-citizens convicted of qualifying assaults against covered personnel, with no new enforcement mechanisms beyond existing deportation procedures.

Maddy summaryS 213, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act, makes the qualified business income deduction permanent for small business owners. It directly affects pass-through business owners (like sole proprietors and small partnerships) who currently benefit from this tax break. The bill removes the temporary expiration of Section 199A of the tax code, providing long-term certainty for these taxpayers by ensuring they can continue deducting up to 20% of their qualified business income.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the U.S. Military Academy's mission statement to include the phrase "Duty, Honor, Country" within 30 days of enactment. It directly affects the Academy's official mission statement, mandating a specific textual change without altering cadet training or policies. The provision is procedural, focusing solely on updating the Academy's written mission to reflect these principles.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Social Security Act to require states to establish and enforce child support obligations from biological fathers for unborn children, directly affecting mothers expecting a child and the fathers of those children. Key provisions include allowing mothers to request support starting from the month of conception (as confirmed by a physician), permitting retroactive payments even after birth if paternity is later established, and requiring court determination of payment amounts considering the mother's and child's best interests. The bill prohibits mandatory paternity testing without the mother's consent and bans any procedures posing risk to the unborn child. It defines "unborn child" as any human fetus at any developmental stage carried in the womb, with the law taking effect two years after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits U.S. real estate purchases by Chinese citizens, Chinese government-linked entities, and individuals acting for them. It bans new acquisitions after enactment and requires the sale of existing properties deemed a national security risk within one year. Exceptions apply for refugees/asylees and property owned by U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. The law directly affects Chinese nationals and entities tied to China's government or Communist Party, with no impact on U.S. citizens or approved immigrants.

Maddy summaryThe FARM Act (S 179) amends the Defense Production Act to require the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to review foreign investments in U.S. agricultural businesses and supply chains. It explicitly adds agricultural supply chains to the definitions of "critical infrastructure" and "critical technologies," expanding CFIUS oversight to include transactions that could result in foreign control of U.S. agriculture operations. The bill mandates a report within one year to Congress analyzing foreign investments in U.S. agriculture, potential threats to supply chains, and espionage risks targeting agricultural research or data. This law directly affects U.S. agricultural businesses and foreign entities seeking to acquire or invest in U.S. agricultural assets.