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.
Sponsored bills
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.
Maddy summaryThis joint resolution designates August 20th as "Slavery Remembrance Day" to commemorate the arrival of the first 20 enslaved Africans at Fort Monroe, Virginia, on August 20, 1619. It encourages all Americans to observe the day through ceremonies and activities to acknowledge slavery's history and its lasting impacts. The resolution is symbolic - requiring no new laws or funding - and asks the President to issue a proclamation urging public observance. It does not directly affect specific groups or alter existing policies.
Maddy summarySRES 326 is a procedural Senate resolution (not a law) designating August 23, 2023, as "National Poll Worker Recruitment Day." It formally recognizes the importance of poll workers in elections and encourages eligible citizens to volunteer for this role in the 2023 elections. The resolution has no binding effect but aims to raise awareness about the need for poll workers. It directly affects the public by inviting them to participate in election administration.
Maddy summaryS 2600, the Public Housing Fire Safety Act, requires the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to inspect public housing for automatic sprinkler systems and report on their presence - especially in older "exempted" projects (buildings not originally required to have sprinklers due to their age or construction). It establishes a new $25 million annual grant program (2024-2033) to help public housing agencies retrofit exempted projects with sprinkler systems, but prohibits using funds for rebuilt properties. The bill directly affects public housing agencies and residents in older federally subsidized housing units lacking modern fire safety measures. It does not mandate installations but provides funding to improve fire safety in eligible buildings.
Maddy summaryS 2593 (Treatment Court, Rehabilitation, and Recovery Act of 2023) creates a federal grant program to establish or enhance specialized courts addressing substance use disorders. It directly affects individuals in the justice system with substance use disorders who meet strict eligibility criteria (e.g., no violent offenses, diagnosed by a professional), including those in juvenile drug courts, family treatment courts, tribal healing courts, impaired driving courts, and adult drug courts. The bill requires grantees (states, localities, tribes) to use evidence-based treatment - including medication for addiction - provide equitable access, collect data to prevent disparities, and report on program outcomes. It mandates that participants' costs be based on ability to pay and limits federal funding to 75% of program costs. The law also requires national evaluation of treatment court effectiveness by the Department of Justice.
Maddy summaryThe Farmers Feeding America Act of 2023 increases funding and improves access to food assistance for low-income individuals through the Emergency Food Assistance Program (EFAP). It raises annual storage and distribution funding from $100 million to $200 million and allocates $500 million yearly for food commodities from 2024 through 2028. The bill specifically helps geographically isolated states (Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, and U.S. territories) by allowing alternative delivery methods for food shipments and permitting up to 20% of allocated commodities to be used as cash for locally grown food purchases. Additionally, it requires the program to prioritize nutritious food by considering factors like product variety and transportation distance when buying fresh produce.
Maddy summaryThe Preventing Election Subversion Act of 2023 restricts how state officials can remove local election administrators who manage federal elections. It requires removals to be based only on proven inefficiency, neglect of duty, or misconduct - prohibiting politically motivated removals - and allows affected local officials to challenge improper removals in federal court. States must report removals to the Justice Department within 30 days (or 48 hours if near an election) for oversight. The bill also adds new rules to limit last-minute challenges to voter eligibility on Election Day, requiring documented, good-faith challenges with sworn statements.
Maddy summaryThe Break the Cycle of Violence Act creates federal grant programs to fund community-based violence intervention initiatives that aim to reduce gun violence in high-risk communities. It authorizes $300 million in 2024, increasing to $700 million annually from 2026-2031, for grants to community organizations and local governments to implement evidence-based strategies that provide trauma-informed services, job training, and wraparound support to individuals at high risk of violence. The bill establishes a National Community Violence Response Center to coordinate efforts, collect data, and share best practices, while also creating IMPACT grants for job training programs targeting opportunity youth in communities disproportionately affected by gun violence. The legislation specifically addresses racial disparities in violence exposure, with findings showing Black children and teens are over 12 times more likely to be shot to death than White peers. The program requires grantees to use strategies that reduce violence without contributing to mass incarceration, and to partner with community organizations reflecting the populations impacted by violence.
Maddy summaryThis bill improves U.S. visa processing for temporary visitors by expanding remote interview options for applicants who can communicate in English, creating a new Consular Fellows Program to recruit multilingual staff (growing 5% annually until 2030), and setting a standard that 80% of nonimmigrant visa applicants must be interviewed within 21 days of applying. It adds a $500 fee (or $50 for minors) for expedited service allowing remote interviews within 14 days, while expanding waiver eligibility for certain visa types like B-1/B-2 travelers who previously held valid visas. The bill also requires consulates to publicly track wait times and implement corrective actions if they miss targets for 90 consecutive days. These changes directly affect applicants seeking temporary U.S. visas, consular offices managing processing, and the State Department’s staffing and technology resources.