Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Internal Revenue Service to conduct audits of the income tax returns of Presidents and certain related individuals (including spouses, estates, and trusts) and to publicly disclose specific information about those audits. The IRS must provide an initial report within 90 days of a tax return being filed, followed by periodic reports every 180 days, and a final report within 90 days of audit completion. The bill also requires Presidents to include their three most recent tax returns in required reports, and presidential candidates to include them within 15 days of nomination. The IRS would provide these returns to the Office of Government Ethics or Federal Election Commission upon request, with certain personal information redacted before public disclosure.
Sponsored bills
Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Clean Air Act to expand fuel options for retailers and support small refineries. It allows fuel blends containing 10-15% ethanol to meet vapor pressure requirements during high ozone seasons, replacing previous state-specific limits with a nationwide standard. Additionally, it enables small refineries to reclaim retired renewable fuel credits from 2016-2018 compliance years or apply them to future obligations under specific conditions. The changes directly affect fuel retailers selling ethanol-blended gasoline and small refineries participating in the renewable fuel program.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new Office of Gun Violence Prevention within the Department of Justice to coordinate federal efforts addressing gun violence. The Office, led by a Director appointed by the Attorney General, will integrate existing Justice Department programs (like background checks and victim services), evaluate their effectiveness, identify data gaps, and develop evidence-based recommendations for Congress and the President. It will also conduct public education campaigns on safe firearm storage and suicide prevention, assist communities after gun violence incidents (such as mass shootings), and coordinate with other federal agencies including Health and Human Services and Education. The Office must issue annual reports detailing gun violence trends and policy recommendations, supported by an Advisory Council including survivors, public health officials, and community representatives.
Maddy summaryThe Age 21 Act (S 597) would prohibit individuals under 21 years old from purchasing certain firearms and related items. The bill specifically targets semiautomatic assault weapons, certain pistols, shotguns, and large-capacity ammunition feeding devices by amending Section 922 of Title 18. It defines detailed categories of firearms that would be covered, including specific models like AR-15s and AK-47s, as well as features like detachable magazines that hold more than 10 rounds. The bill would require sellers to verify that buyers are at least 21 years old for these specific firearms and ammunition types. This would directly affect young adults aged 18-20 who would no longer be able to purchase these defined firearms.
Maddy summaryThe Supporting Adopted Children and Families Act amends the Social Security Act to provide enhanced pre- and post-adoption support services for adopted children and their families. It establishes a $20 million annual federal grant program (2026-2029) to fund mental health services, counseling, peer support groups, and crisis intervention for adopted children under 21. The bill requires states to collect detailed data on adoption disruptions and dissolutions to better understand causes and develop prevention strategies. These provisions directly affect adopted children, their adoptive families, and state child welfare agencies that administer adoption services.
Maddy summaryThe Safe Home Act of 2025 addresses unsupervised handovers of adopted children (called "unregulated custody transfers") by defining the practice and outlining associated risks. It requires federal agencies to improve public awareness, provide training for child welfare staff on identifying such transfers, and connect families to support services. The bill mandates a congressional report within two years, analyzing causes, impacts on children, state prevalence data, and policy recommendations. This focuses on preventing disruptions to adopted children’s safety and stability, particularly for those in intercountry adoptions or without formal custody assessments.
Maddy summaryThis bill imposes new sanctions on foreign entities (including banks, insurers, and logistics companies) that knowingly facilitate Iran's oil, gas, LNG, or petrochemical exports. It blocks U.S. property of sanctioned entities and bars targeted individuals from entering the U.S. via visa restrictions or revocation. Exceptions cover goods imports and certain international obligations, while the President may grant limited 180-day waivers for national security reasons, subject to congressional reporting. The law aims to disrupt Iran's energy revenue streams used for terrorism, weapons programs, and repression, with enforcement coordinated through a new interagency working group.
Maddy summaryThe SHIELD Act of 2023 makes it a federal crime to knowingly distribute intimate visual depictions (like private photos or videos) without consent when the person had a reasonable expectation of privacy, the image wasn’t voluntarily shared in public, and the distribution causes harm (e.g., psychological or reputational damage). It specifically targets non-consensual sharing of intimate images of adults and prohibits distributing images of minors for abuse or sexual gratification, with penalties of up to 2 years in prison for adults and 3 years for minors. The law includes exceptions for law enforcement, legitimate reporting, medical/educational use, and legal proceedings. It does not apply to platforms that host user content unless they intentionally promote such material.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires states that mandate licensing training for cosmetologists and barbers to add free, state-approved domestic violence training for license seekers. The training teaches professionals to recognize abuse signs, respond appropriately, and refer clients to victim resources - optionally including sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence. States meeting this requirement can receive up to a 10% grant increase for domestic violence programs, with grants renewable for up to three years. The bill authorizes $5 million annually (2027-2033) to fund these grants, directly affecting cosmetology/barber license applicants and domestic violence service providers.
Credit Union Board Modernization Act This bill revises the required frequency of meetings held by a credit union's board of directors. Specifically, new credit unions and credit unions with a low soundness rating must meet monthly. All other credit unions must hold at least six meetings annually, with at least one meeting held during each fiscal quarter. Currently, all credit union boards must meet at least once a month.