Sen. Elissa Slotkin

Maddy summaryHR 8988, the "Get Foreign Money Out of U.S. Elections Act," expands federal law to prohibit foreign-controlled businesses from influencing U.S. elections. It bans contributions or spending by any for-profit business entity where foreign nationals own 50% or more of voting shares, or where foreign entities collectively own 5% or more (or exert control over election activities). Businesses must certify compliance before making election-related spending, including contributions to political committees, and recipients cannot reuse uncertified funds for further election activities. This bill directly affects foreign-owned corporations, partnerships, and similar entities seeking to participate in U.S. elections.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 2365, Public Law 118-66) directs the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish the National Parkinson’s Project. It requires HHS to create and update a coordinated national plan for preventing, diagnosing, treating, and researching Parkinson’s disease and related disorders (including multiple system atrophy and progressive supranuclear palsy), while coordinating federal research and care efforts across agencies like the NIH, CDC, and VA. The law mandates annual progress assessments, an advisory council with patient advocates and diverse experts, and annual reports to Congress on federal Parkinson’s programs and recommendations for improvement. It affects federal agencies managing Parkinson’s-related programs and aims to improve care coordination and research efficiency for patients and caregivers, with the law sunsetting in 2035.

Maddy summaryHRES 1332 is a symbolic resolution recognizing June as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. It encourages the celebration of Pride Month to honor the historical struggles and achievements of LGBTQIA+ people in the United States, while acknowledging the ongoing challenges they face. This resolution does not create new laws or policies, but serves as a formal recognition of LGBTQIA+ rights as human rights and highlights their integral role in American history. The resolution was introduced by multiple members of Congress and passed by the House of Representatives.

Maddy summaryHRES 901 is a U.S. House resolution expressing support for democracy and human rights in Pakistan. It calls on the U.S. President and Secretary of State to collaborate with Pakistan to uphold democratic processes, human rights, and the rule of law. The resolution urges Pakistan to protect freedoms of speech, assembly, and press, and to avoid arbitrary detention or suppression of political participation. It also condemns efforts to undermine Pakistan's electoral or judicial systems, including harassment of citizens during protests or interference with elections.

Maddy summaryThe American Food Supply Chain Resiliency Act of 2023 establishes 12 regional resource centers to support small and medium agricultural producers and businesses. These centers will provide technical assistance, coordination, and grants to help businesses address supply chain challenges, expand operations, or start new ventures within their regions. At least one center must specifically focus on tribal supply chain issues faced by Indian tribes and Tribal organizations. The centers must coordinate with federal, state, and tribal agencies, and the Department of Agriculture will report on the program’s impact every two years.

Maddy summaryThis bill, HR 8808 (Short-Term Detention Standards Act), sets minimum standards for individuals detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection during short-term holds. It mandates that detainees receive appropriate shelter, food, water, hygiene items, and sanitation access. The bill also requires regular unannounced audits by the DHS Inspector General and GAO, ensures congressional oversight access to facilities without facility modifications, and permits photography/video recording (without personally identifiable information) for transparency. These provisions directly affect apprehended individuals processed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Occupational Safety and Health Act to explicitly include public employees - such as those working for federal, state, or local government agencies - under OSHA's coverage. It changes the definition of "employee" to specify that public sector workers are protected, removing previous exclusions. The law takes effect 90 days after enactment for most workplaces, but gives states and local governments without OSHA-approved plans up to 36 months to comply. This directly affects public service workers in government roles by bringing their workplace safety protections under the same federal OSHA framework as private-sector employees.

Maddy summaryThe ICTS National Security Review Act establishes a new Office within the Department of Commerce to review information and communications technology transactions that may pose national security risks. It gives the Secretary of Commerce authority to investigate transactions involving foreign entities designated as "persons or jurisdictions of concern" (including China, Russia, Iran, and others) and to require companies to provide information about their ICTS transactions. If a transaction is found to pose an "undue or unacceptable risk" to national security, critical infrastructure, or the digital economy, the Secretary can impose mitigation measures or prohibit the transaction. The bill also requires annual risk assessments from the Director of National Intelligence about threats from foreign ICTS supply chains.

Maddy summaryThe Connected Vehicle National Security Review Act creates a new Office within the Department of Commerce to review information and communications technology transactions in connected vehicles that might pose national security risks. It specifically targets transactions involving "persons or jurisdictions of concern" like Russia, China, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, and Venezuela's Maduro. The Secretary of Commerce can require companies to provide information, impose cybersecurity standards, exclude certain components, or prohibit transactions posing "undue or unacceptable risk" to critical infrastructure. The bill also mandates annual risk assessments from the Director of National Intelligence on threats to the supply chain of covered ICTS transactions. This law applies to any person or entity subject to U.S. jurisdiction engaging in covered ICTS transactions for connected vehicles.

Maddy summaryThe SHIELD Act of 2024 creates a one-year pilot program requiring the Secretary of Defense to develop digital information safety training for U.S. military personnel. The training teaches service members to identify disinformation, hate-based ideologies, and online threats while protecting personal data and reducing insider risks. It mandates diverse participant selection, equal use of in-person, virtual, and hybrid training methods, and post-pilot surveys to evaluate effectiveness. The program concludes with a report to Congress comparing training methods and recommending future requirements for permanent digital literacy training.