Sen. Marco Rubio

Maddy summaryThe AMERICA Act (S 1073) establishes new rules for large digital advertising companies to increase transparency and competition in digital advertising markets. It prohibits companies with over $20 billion in annual digital advertising revenue from owning both a digital advertising exchange and a brokerage service, or from owning a brokerage while also being a buyer or seller of ad space. Companies with over $5 billion in annual revenue must act in their customers' best interests, provide detailed transparency about bid data and routing practices, and maintain separate business functions to avoid conflicts of interest. The bill creates private rights of action for harmed customers and requires annual certification of compliance to the Attorney General. It directly affects major digital advertising companies and their business customers who buy or sell digital advertisements.

Maddy summaryThe Recovering America's Wildlife Act of 2023 establishes new funding streams to prevent species from needing Endangered Species Act protection and aid recovery of already-listed species. It provides $850 million in 2024 (increasing to $1.3 billion annually after 2027) to states, territories, and tribes through a new Wildlife Conservation and Restoration Subaccount, with 15% required for endangered species recovery. The bill also creates a Tribal Wildlife Conservation Account ($97.5 million annually) and an Endangered Species Recovery Fund ($187.5 million annually), with funds to be used for habitat conservation, species management, invasive species control, and conservation education. States must use funds to implement their Wildlife Conservation Strategies, and all funding must supplement, not replace, existing conservation programs. The legislation requires annual reporting to Congress on how funds are used and progress on conservation goals.

Maddy summaryS 1103 requires healthcare providers to notify a minor's parents (or legal guardians) in writing before performing an abortion on an unemancipated minor under 18, with exceptions for medical emergencies or documented parental abuse. It mandates a 96-hour waiting period after notification and allows parents to seek a court injunction to block the abortion. The bill prohibits abortion providers from proceeding without meeting these requirements, imposing fines up to $100,000 or one year in prison per violation. Medical emergencies requiring immediate treatment are exempt, as are cases where parental notification is impossible due to the emergency. This law directly affects minors seeking abortions, their parents/guardians, and healthcare providers receiving federal funds or operating across state lines.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires abortion providers to offer patients specific disposal options for fetal remains after an abortion, including taking the remains or having the provider arrange interment or cremation. Providers must obtain patient consent in writing for disposal choices and retain these records. If patients choose provider disposal, providers must arrange final disposition (interment or cremation) within 7 days, with penalties including fines up to $50,000 for documentation failures or criminal charges for non-compliance. Annual reports on procedures and disposal methods are also mandated for providers and the Secretary of Health.

Maddy summaryThe HALT Fentanyl Act (S 1141) creates a new, broader definition for "fentanyl-related substances" under the Controlled Substances Act, making many chemical variations subject to Schedule I restrictions without needing individual listing. It establishes streamlined research registration procedures for scientists studying these substances, allowing single registrations for multi-site research within institutions and creating expedited processes for new research applications. The bill also includes provisions to allow ongoing research on substances newly added to Schedule I, with specific timelines for researchers to transition to full registration. These changes aim to balance strict controls on fentanyl-related substances with the need for medical research on these compounds.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates March 18, 2023, as "National Osceola Turkey Day" to honor the Osceola subspecies of wild turkey, which is native only to peninsular Florida. It is a ceremonial resolution with no legislative or financial impact, recognizing the cultural and ecological significance of this turkey subspecies to Florida's hunting traditions and conservation efforts. The resolution does not create new policies or affect any individuals or programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to annually test the responsiveness of its pharmaceutical supply contracts with military departments. It directs the DLA to coordinate with military customers each year to assess how quickly these contracts can deliver medicines during emergencies. The results of these tests must then be included in the DLA's annual Warstopper Program reports. The bill directly affects DLA operations and military departments responsible for managing pharmaceutical supply chains for servicemembers.

Maddy summaryS 1047, the Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2023, allows state and federal correctional facilities to use jamming systems to block cell signals from contraband devices or inmates within the facility. The bill restricts jamming to housing areas only, requires states operating such systems to cover all costs, and mandates consultation with local law enforcement before implementation. It also requires facilities to notify the Bureau of Prisons about their use of jamming systems. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is prohibited from blocking this specific use of jamming technology, but the law does not authorize jamming outside correctional facilities or for general security purposes.

Maddy summaryThe Protect American Power Infrastructure Act prohibits U.S. operators of defense-critical power systems (like those supporting military facilities) from using high-voltage electrical equipment - such as transformers, circuit breakers, and control systems - manufactured by companies linked to foreign adversaries (e.g., hostile governments) if the equipment poses security risks. The Secretary of Energy, with input from defense and security agencies, can block such transactions or approve them only after requiring security safeguards. The bill also mandates identifying and replacing existing high-risk equipment already in critical defense facilities and establishing a pre-approval system for safe equipment vendors. This directly affects power infrastructure owners, defense facility operators, and foreign-linked equipment suppliers.

Maddy summaryThis bill would block U.S. federal funding for two international environmental agreements until China's classification in those treaties changes. Specifically, it prohibits funds for the Montreal Protocol (ozone layer protection) until China is removed from "developing country" status, and blocks funds for the UN Climate Change Convention until China is added to Annex I (the list of developed nations). The bill requires the President to certify to Congress that these treaty changes have occurred before funding can resume. It affects only U.S. government spending on these agreements, not direct policy changes for citizens or businesses.