Sen. Todd Young

Maddy summaryS 338, the IRS Funding Accountability Act, requires the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner to submit detailed annual spending plans to Congress for IRS funding. These plans must cover five years of spending, include specific metrics for taxpayer services (like call wait times), audit rates, and technology investments, and be reviewed by oversight bodies. The bill imposes strict deadlines: missing the annual plan submission triggers a 60-day funding moratorium on certain IRS resources, while late quarterly reports result in daily funding reductions ($1 million per day for IRS reports). This directly affects the IRS's budget execution and its reporting obligations to Congress, with penalties for noncompliance.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution seeks congressional disapproval of a Department of Labor rule published in the Federal Register on December 1, 2022 (87 Fed. Reg. 73822), which addressed "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights." If enacted, it would block the rule from taking effect, directly affecting retirement plan fiduciaries (such as those managing 401(k) plans) who must follow these standards. The resolution uses a specific disapproval process under Chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S. Code, to nullify the rule without altering its content. This is a procedural action targeting the rule's implementation, not a new policy.

Maddy summaryThe Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 requires the Federal Aviation Administration to establish a regulatory pathway for commercial drone operations beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) within two years. It creates a new Office of Associate Administrator of UAS Integration to oversee drone integration into the national airspace system and establishes a UAS Certification Unit to develop certification processes for drones. The bill extends the FAA's authority to grant exemptions for drone operations until the new rules take effect, requiring risk-based approaches for authorizing operations. This legislation directly affects drone manufacturers, commercial operators, and the FAA by creating new regulatory processes to enhance U.S. competitiveness in drone technology while maintaining safety standards.

Maddy summaryThe Countering Economic Coercion Act of 2023 establishes a framework for the U.S. to respond when foreign adversaries use economic coercion against U.S. trading partners. It authorizes the President to provide economic support to affected trading partners, such as reducing import duties or expediting export licenses, while also enabling measures against the foreign adversary like increasing duties on their goods. The bill requires the President to consult with Congress before implementing any support measures and to publish details of the economic coercion in the Federal Register. It emphasizes coordination with allies to address economic coercion as a shared challenge to the international trade system, with specific limitations on tariff changes to prevent indirect benefits to the foreign adversary.

Maddy summaryThe Apprenticeship Hubs Across America Act of 2023 establishes a federal grant program to fund workforce intermediaries - organizations that help employers create apprenticeship programs in high-growth industries like healthcare, technology, and advanced manufacturing. These grants, up to $6 million per intermediary, require 20% non-Federal matching funds and support activities such as employer outreach, curriculum development, and apprenticeship support services for underrepresented groups. The bill specifically targets expanding apprenticeships in sectors with high job demand but few existing programs, such as professional services and healthcare. It mandates tracking program outcomes, including apprentice completion rates and job placement, to evaluate effectiveness over time.

Maddy summaryS 239 establishes new programs to strengthen international and foreign language education in U.S. colleges and universities. The bill creates research grants to study and improve U.S. international education capacity, develops a national database on language education resources, and provides funding for institutions to integrate global competencies into professional curricula. It specifically includes provisions to support minority-serving institutions and community colleges through reduced funding requirements. The legislation affects institutions of higher education, nonprofit educational organizations, and partnerships seeking to enhance global education programs.

Maddy summaryS 236, the Early Educators Apprenticeship Act, provides federal grants to partnerships between childcare providers, colleges, and other entities to create on-the-job training programs for early childhood educators. The bill directly affects childcare workers, centers, colleges, and employers by funding 75% of program costs to help workers earn certificates or degrees while working. Key provisions include requiring partnerships to prioritize rural/underserved communities, track outcomes like retention rates and credential attainment, and share data on apprentices’ long-term employment. The program aims to strengthen the early education workforce through structured training pathways, with annual reports to the Labor Secretary on program effectiveness.

Maddy summaryThis bill would allow individuals with valid concealed carry permits from their home state to carry concealed handguns in other states that either permit concealed carry for residents or don't ban it. It requires permit holders to have a government-issued ID, meet federal firearm possession rules, and carry only handguns (excluding machineguns or destructive devices). Carrying would still follow local restrictions in the destination state, such as bans in schools or government buildings. The bill does not change how states issue permits but creates automatic recognition of valid permits across participating states.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution (SJRES 6) disapproves of the District of Columbia Council's approval of the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Act 24-640). It directly affects D.C. residents by challenging a local law that would have expanded voting rights for non-resident property owners in D.C. elections. The resolution uses a procedural mechanism under federal law to formally reject the D.C. Council's action, requiring Congress to vote on disapproval within a set timeframe.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution designates the week of January 22-28, 2023, as "National School Choice Week." It encourages parents to learn about K-12 education options - including public, charter, private, and homeschooling - and promotes public events to raise awareness about educational choice during that week. The resolution does not create new laws or regulations but formally recognizes the annual observance through symbolic congressional support.