Maddy summaryS 2368, the Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2023, requires the U.S. Commerce Secretary to conduct a comprehensive review of how the United States attracts foreign direct investment from "responsible private-sector entities" in "trusted countries" (non-adversary nations). The review examines barriers like data localization, intellectual property protections, and supply chain dependencies, while assessing impacts on U.S. jobs, security, and competitiveness in advanced technology sectors. It specifically evaluates investments from entities not tied to "foreign adversaries" (like China) and analyzes how other countries screen state-backed investments. The bill mandates a public comment process and a report to Congress within one year, focusing on policy recommendations to strengthen U.S. competitiveness without compromising security or domestic workforce protections. This is a procedural bill setting up a review, not a new policy or funding measure.
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Maddy summaryS 2330, the Small Business Technological Advancement Act, expands eligibility for Small Business Administration (SBA) loans to cover business software and cloud computing services. It directly affects small businesses seeking to finance tools that manage payroll, human resources, sales, billing, inventory, or accounting operations. The bill amends Section 7(a) of the Small Business Act to explicitly allow SBA loans to partially or fully fund these technology services. This changes existing policy by broadening the types of business expenses covered under standard SBA loan programs.
Maddy summaryThe Data for American Jobs Act of 2023 amends the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 and Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002 to improve data collection and linkage between education and workforce systems, particularly for career and technical education programs. It requires the National Center for Education Statistics to collect and disseminate data on student progress through career and technical education programs and into the workforce, including using wage and employment records where available. The bill authorizes $100 million for fiscal year 2025 to fund state grants for developing statewide longitudinal data systems that track students from early education through postsecondary education and into the workforce. These systems must align with education and workforce laws, protect student privacy, and help close achievement gaps. The bill directly affects state education agencies, local schools, career and technical education programs, and workforce development agencies.
Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the U.S. Mint to produce commemorative coins for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games. It specifies four coin types ($5 gold, $1 silver, half-dollar clad, and proof silver $1) with set mintage limits, design requirements (including "2028" and "Liberty" inscriptions), and a 1-year issuance window starting January 1, 2028. All coins include surcharges ($5-$50 per coin) that fund the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee for the Games and legacy programs like youth sports promotion. The coins are legal tender but sold at face value plus surcharge and production costs, with no net cost to the federal government.
Maddy summaryS.Res. 292 is a U.S. Senate resolution that formally congratulates the University of Notre Dame men's lacrosse team for winning the 2023 NCAA Division I National Championship, their first national title in program history. The resolution recognizes the team's victory in the championship game against Duke on May 29, 2023, and acknowledges the dedication of players, coaches, and support staff who contributed to the win. As a symbolic gesture, it has no policy impact or legal effect but serves to honor the team's achievement.
Maddy summaryThe Susan Muffley Act requires the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) to recalculate monthly pension benefits for participants and beneficiaries of six specific Delphi pension plans (including the Delphi Hourly-Rate Employees Pension Plan) to the full vested amount, removing prior limits that previously reduced payments. It mandates lump-sum payments for past underpayments, including 6% interest, within 180 days of enactment, covering individuals currently receiving benefits or eligible for future payments under these plans. The law establishes a Treasury-funded trust to cover these increased payments and applies retroactively to past benefit calculations. This change directly affects Delphi plan participants who were underpaid due to previous benefit caps, without altering existing asset allocation rules.
Maddy summarySRES 290 is a symbolic Senate resolution honoring Oliver Hazard Perry Morton, Indiana's first native-born governor and a key Union supporter during the Civil War. It commemorates the 200th anniversary of his birth (2023) and recognizes his leadership as Indiana governor (1861-1867), his role in raising troops and funding for the Civil War effort, and his later service as a U.S. Senator (1867-1877). The resolution expresses the Senate's view that Morton's dedication preserved the Union and enriched Indiana's legacy. As a procedural resolution, it has no legal effect or policy changes.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Secretary of Agriculture to develop a standardized methodology for measuring soil carbon in agricultural soils, with input from farmers, researchers, and other stakeholders. It establishes a national Soil Carbon Inventory and Analysis Network to monitor soil carbon changes across different regions of the U.S., with a focus on voluntary participation by farmers and ranchers. The legislation also mandates the development of user-friendly predictive models that help farmers understand how different land management practices affect soil carbon levels and greenhouse gas emissions. The bill includes strong privacy protections to ensure landowners' data remains confidential and secure, and it authorizes funding for these activities over multiple fiscal years.
Maddy summaryS 2229, the Retroactive Foreign Agents Registration Act, requires individuals who previously acted as agents for foreign governments or entities to register retroactively under the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938. It amends the law to make registration obligations apply to past periods when someone served as a foreign agent, not just future activity. The bill allows the Attorney General to seek court orders requiring compliance with registration rules for any past period an individual acted as a foreign agent, even if they are no longer doing so. This applies to anyone who was a foreign agent at any time before, on, or after the bill's enactment.
Maddy summaryThe CADETS Act (S. 467) modifies the Student Incentive Payment Program at State maritime academies by requiring students to meet the Navy Reserve's age requirement for enlistment or commission at the time of graduation, rather than at the time of enrollment. This change directly affects students enrolled in State maritime academies who seek financial incentives to support their education. The bill updates the eligibility criteria in 46 U.S.C. § 51509 to align graduation-age requirements with Navy Reserve standards. It ensures students qualify for payments only if they are eligible to join the Navy Reserve immediately after completing their studies.