Maddy summaryS 2776, the Disarm Hate Act, prohibits firearm sales, possession, shipment, or transport for individuals convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime or receiving an enhanced sentence for such a crime. It directly affects people convicted under state, federal, or tribal law of a misdemeanor involving bias motivation (based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability) and physical threat or force. The bill amends federal gun laws (18 U.S.C. §§922(d) and 922(g)) to add this restriction, while excluding cases where convictions were expunged, pardoned, or where legal rights were waived improperly. This is a concrete policy change affecting firearm access for a specific category of offenders, not a broader hate crime prevention measure.
Sponsored bills
Maddy summaryThis bill provides $16 billion in federal funding over five years (2024-2028) to stabilize the child care sector. It directly affects child care providers by offering grants to offset operating costs, support higher wages for early childhood educators without increasing fees for families, and expand access to high-quality care. Key provisions include funding for providers in underserved areas (like rural communities, infant/toddler care, and inclusive services for children with disabilities) and a requirement that 99% of funds go directly to providers. The funds are administered through the existing framework of the American Rescue Plan Act's child care program.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits federal courts from considering acquitted conduct - conduct for which a defendant was found not guilty at trial or dismissed via motion - when determining a sentence, except to potentially reduce a sentence. It amends federal sentencing law to prevent judges from using such acquitted conduct as a basis for harsher penalties. The law applies only to cases with judgments entered after the bill's enactment date. It directly affects defendants in federal criminal cases where prior charges were dismissed or resulted in an acquittal.
Maddy summaryThe Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act requires employers to provide detailed paystubs showing wage calculations, timely final payments within 14 days of termination, and strengthens workers' ability to recover stolen wages. It increases civil penalties for wage theft violations from $10,000 to $22,030 per employee affected for initial violations, and extends the statute of limitations for wage theft claims from 2-3 years to 4-5 years. The bill creates a $50 million grant program to fund community partnerships that prevent wage theft and assist workers in recovering unpaid wages. These provisions target widespread wage theft that disproportionately affects low-wage workers, women, immigrants, and racial and ethnic minorities.
Maddy summaryS 638, the Disclosure of Tax Havens and Offshoring Act, requires large multinational corporations (with annual revenue above a set threshold) to disclose financial data broken down by country or tax jurisdiction. Covered companies must report aggregated revenue, profit, taxes paid, employees, and assets for each tax jurisdiction where they operate, including subsidiaries without a tax residence. The reports, to be submitted in machine-readable format and made publicly available online, must align with U.S. or international standards. This applies to U.S. public companies that are part of multinational enterprise groups meeting the revenue threshold. The bill does not change tax laws but mandates transparency about corporate financial activity across jurisdictions.
Maddy summaryThis bill (S 2757) freezes current payment rates for veterans' transportation services provided through "special modes" (like non-emergency medical transport) starting January 1, 2023, preventing the VA from lowering these rates without strict conditions. It directly affects veterans relying on these transportation services and the contractors providing them. The key provision allows rate increases but requires the VA to conduct a detailed economic impact review, consult with veterans' groups and industry experts, and ensure new rates cover actual costs before any decrease can occur. This aims to protect veterans' access to care by preventing rate cuts that could disrupt transportation services.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a federal 36% annual cap on interest rates and all associated fees for most consumer loans, directly affecting borrowers of payday, car title, overdraft, and online installment loans. It defines "fee and interest rate" to include all charges - such as late fees, overdraft fees, and credit insurance - preventing lenders from circumventing the cap through hidden fees. Lenders must disclose this rate as "FAIR" on loan documents, replacing the previous finance charge disclosure. The cap applies broadly but allows limited exceptions for small application fees or state-authorized fees under specific conditions. State laws offering stronger protections remain in effect.
Maddy summaryS 2722 authorizes federal grants to fund demonstration projects that train workers displaced or at risk of displacement due to automation. It targets dislocated workers in industries affected by automation, particularly women, people of color, and low-wage workers, through partnerships with employers, workforce boards, and training providers. The grants support programs like retraining for in-demand tech jobs, upskilling current employees to avoid layoffs, and providing supports like childcare or transportation stipends. Grantees must report on outcomes including job transitions, earnings, and demographic data. The bill also expands existing workforce programs to explicitly include automation-related dislocation as a qualifying factor for training services.
Maddy summaryThe Cooper Davis Act (S 1080) requires electronic communication service providers (like social media platforms and messaging apps) to report certain drug-related violations to the Drug Enforcement Administration. Specifically, providers must report facts or circumstances related to the unlawful sale or distribution of fentanyl, methamphetamine, or counterfeit controlled substances. The law mandates providers to share specific information including IP addresses, location data, and communication content when they have actual knowledge of such violations. Providers face fines up to $380,000 for willful failure to report, but the law includes privacy protections that prevent mandatory user monitoring or content scanning. This legislation creates a new reporting framework between tech companies and law enforcement to combat drug trafficking online.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Supreme Court to establish a code of conduct for justices within 180 days of enactment, with public access to these rules on the Court's website. It sets minimum disclosure standards for gifts, income, and reimbursements received by justices and their law clerks, and strengthens recusal requirements when justices have financial ties to parties in cases. The bill creates procedures for filing complaints about justices' conduct and establishes a judicial investigation panel to review such complaints, while also requiring parties and amicus curiae to disclose gifts to justices and lobbying activities related to the nomination of justices. These provisions aim to increase transparency and accountability in Supreme Court operations.