Sen. Jerry Moran

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the INCLUDE Project at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to advance research on Down syndrome. It authorizes $250 million annually (2025-2029) for studies on chromosome 21’s effects, co-occurring health conditions (like Alzheimer’s and heart disease), and developing treatments. The program requires NIH to coordinate research across agencies, expand clinical trials for individuals with Down syndrome, and submit biennial reports to Congress. It directly affects NIH’s research priorities and funding for Down syndrome studies, without altering medical care for patients.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SJRES 64) seeks to block a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rule published in the Federal Register (89 Fed. Reg. 4128, January 22, 2024) that implements provisions from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act related to preventing digital discrimination. It requests Congress disapprove the rule under Chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S. Code, which would prevent the rule from taking effect. The resolution directly affects the FCC's ability to enforce digital discrimination prevention measures under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. If passed, the rule would have no legal force or effect, halting the FCC's regulatory action on this specific issue.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution (SJRES 65) seeks to disapprove an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that would have revised national air quality standards for tiny air particles (particulate matter), which are pollutants linked to health issues like asthma and heart disease. The EPA rule, published on March 6, 2024, proposed updating these standards to tighten pollution limits. By invoking the Congressional Review Act, the resolution would block the rule from taking effect, maintaining the current standards without changes. This directly affects the EPA’s ability to implement the proposed revisions to air quality regulations, impacting public health protections and industry compliance requirements.

Maddy summaryS 3933, the Laken Riley Act, amends immigration law to require mandatory detention for non-citizens charged with certain crimes like theft or burglary, rather than allowing release. It directly affects individuals facing these charges and gives state attorneys general the legal standing to sue federal agencies (like DHS or the State Department) if they claim immigration policies caused the state or residents financial harm exceeding $100. Key provisions include requiring Homeland Security to take custody of such individuals and establishing new court procedures for states to seek injunctions against federal immigration enforcement actions. The bill does not change border policies but focuses on detention requirements and state legal challenges to federal immigration enforcement.

Maddy summaryThis bill aims to increase landlord participation in the Housing Choice Voucher program, which helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing in the private market. It creates three main incentives: one-time payments to landlords (up to 200% of monthly housing payments) for accepting vouchers in low-poverty neighborhoods (census tracts with less than 20% poverty rate), security deposit payments to landlords on behalf of tenants, and bonus payments to public housing agencies that employ dedicated landlord liaisons. The bill establishes a $100 million annual "Herschel Lashkowitz Housing Partnership Fund" to finance these initiatives, with specific requirements to prioritize high-opportunity neighborhoods that have good access to schools, jobs, and transportation. It also includes reporting requirements for the Department of Housing and Urban Development to track the program's effectiveness in recruiting landlords in these areas.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution (SJRES 63) seeks to block a specific rule issued by the Department of Labor (DOL) concerning worker classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The DOL rule (published January 10, 2024) aimed to clarify how businesses must classify workers as employees or independent contractors for purposes of minimum wage and overtime pay. If passed, this resolution would formally disapprove the rule under a statutory process (Chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S. Code), preventing it from taking effect. The rule directly affects employers across industries who use independent contractors and their workers, as it would change how worker status is determined under federal labor law.

Maddy summarySRES 578 is a Senate resolution passed on March 6, 2024, that formally congratulates the Kansas City Chiefs on winning Super Bowl LVIII (played February 11, 2024). The resolution specifically recognizes the team's victory over the San Francisco 49ers and highlights key achievements from the game, including the Chiefs' comeback and individual player performances. It directs the Senate to send an official copy of the resolution to the Chiefs' leadership - chairman Clark Hunt, president Mark Donovan, and head coach Andy Reid - without creating any new laws or affecting policy. This is a ceremonial resolution with no binding effect, solely expressing congressional recognition of the team's athletic accomplishment.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends medical coverage for 180 days after a family caregiver (designated as a primary provider of personal care for veterans) leaves the VA program, unless dismissed for fraud. It provides concrete support including up to $1,000 in reimbursement for certification fees, free access to VA training for continuing education, and employment assistance through military and veteran workforce programs. Caregivers also gain access to bereavement counseling and transition support services during the 180-day period after program exit. The bill mandates studies on retirement savings options and VA hiring practices for former caregivers, but the core policy changes focus on immediate healthcare access and workforce reentry tools.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands eligibility for the Post-9/11 GI Bill to include National Guard members who perform specific full-time duties. It adds two new service categories: "full-time National Guard duty" (under Title 32) and "active duty" in the National Guard (under Title 32), which were previously excluded. The change directly affects National Guard members serving these full-time roles, allowing them to qualify for educational benefits they previously could not access. The amendments apply retroactively to service performed on or after September 11, 2001, and take effect one year after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the current minimum wage rate for H-2A agricultural workers through December 31, 2025. It directly affects farm employers who hire temporary foreign workers under the H-2A visa program, ensuring they continue paying the wage rate in effect as of December 31, 2023. The key provision maintains the existing wage rate without modification for two additional years, avoiding potential increases. It also clarifies that job duties will be evaluated to determine the applicable wage rate for workers performing multiple tasks.