Sen. Tim Sheehy

Maddy summaryThe USTRx Act establishes a new position for a Chief Pharmaceutical Trade Negotiator within the United States Trade Representative office to specifically advocate for and enforce trade agreements related to U.S. pharmaceutical products. The bill requires the USTR to annually identify high-income countries based on World Bank statistics and publish reports evaluating whether their drug pricing policies are fair, transparent, and market-based. If a country’s practices are found to unfairly restrict access or undervalue innovative medicines, the USTR must submit a response plan to Congress within 30 days, which may include initiating trade investigations under existing authority.

Maddy summaryThe Crow Revenue Act transfers specific mineral rights in Montana to the Crow Tribe. It requires the federal government to accept the relinquishment of the Bull Mountains Lease, convey mineral interests to the Hope Family Trust, and then transfer those rights to the Crow Tribe. The bill mandates a revenue-sharing agreement between the Tribe and Hope Family Trust for future development, and exempts these lands from Montana state taxation. This policy change directly affects the Crow Tribe’s land holdings and revenue streams on designated tracts in Musselshell and Big Horn Counties.

Maddy summaryThe K-12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026 allows federal education funds to be used for teaching artificial intelligence to students and training educators on how to use it responsibly. By amending the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, the bill permits schools to spend money on AI curricula that focus on safe and effective usage, as well as professional development for teachers and staff. This change directly affects state and local school districts by expanding the list of allowable expenses to include specific instruction on AI tools and the skills needed to teach them. The legislation defines artificial intelligence using the same standard established in the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 to ensure consistency across programs.

Maddy summaryThe Runway SAFE-T Act establishes a task force to study and recommend improvements for driver training programs at airports, ensuring that ground vehicle operators receive consistent and modern safety instruction. Additionally, the bill authorizes federal grants from 2027 to 2031 to help airports purchase advanced technologies, such as sensors and simulation systems, that enhance situational awareness and reduce vehicle-related safety incidents on airport runways and taxiways. These grants are intended to assist airport sponsors in overcoming barriers like cost and workforce availability while prioritizing projects tailored to specific airport layouts and safety needs.

Maddy summaryThis bill, the Special Operations Forces Concealed Carry Act, allows retired special operations personnel to carry concealed firearms in the United States by adding them to the list of individuals permitted under current federal law. To qualify, former service members must have held a special operations role, maintain an honorable discharge, and complete specific training on firearms proficiency and civilian use-of-force standards. The legislation requires these individuals to carry valid government identification proving their status and mandates that they present this ID to law enforcement upon request. Federal agencies are tasked with creating a program to issue official identification cards to eligible veterans within 180 days of the bill's enactment.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution condemns the Government of Iran for ongoing human rights abuses, specifically targeting its use of politically motivated espionage claims to justify arbitrary detention and executions. The bill outlines several key provisions, including calls to halt executions based on unsupported security charges and demands for detainees to receive due process and access to independent legal counsel. It also urges the release of individuals imprisoned for peacefully exercising freedoms of expression and religion while supporting the Iranian people's pursuit of democracy. Additionally, the resolution affirms U.S. efforts to hold Iranian officials accountable through sanctions and international investigations for their actions.

Maddy summaryThe Title IX Clarification Act of 2026 amends the federal law prohibiting sex discrimination in education to explicitly define "sex" based on biological characteristics. Specifically, it states that sex refers to an individual's biologically determined status as male or female. The bill further defines "female" as someone with a reproductive system that produces ova and "male" as someone with a reproductive system that produces sperm, regardless of congenital anomalies or accidents. These definitions apply to all education programs receiving federal financial assistance starting on the date the law is enacted.

Maddy summaryThe American Food for American Schools Act of 2026 requires schools and childcare programs to prioritize buying food produced or processed in the United States. Under this bill, school food authorities must request a waiver from the USDA before purchasing any foreign food items, except when domestic options are unavailable or insufficient in quantity. If a waiver is approved, the school must notify parents about the foreign products used and report the details annually. Additionally, the law mandates that contracts with food suppliers include clauses requiring compliance with domestic purchasing rules, and suppliers who fail to comply must repay the federal funds used to buy foreign goods.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Mineral Leasing Act to change how bonus payments are made for specific coal leases. Under the new rules, the total bonus amount would be split into ten equal annual payments instead of being paid all at once. The first installment must be submitted with the initial bid, while the remaining nine payments are due over the following nine years. This provision directly affects companies bidding for coal leases and the government agencies managing those leases.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the authorization period for the Fort Peck Reservation's rural water system from 2026 to 2028. It amends Section 9 of the 2000 Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act to update the expiration date in two specific provisions. The change directly affects the water system serving the Fort Peck Indian Reservation in Montana, ensuring continued federal authorization for its operations.