Sen. Thom Tillis

Maddy summarySRES 398 is a Senate resolution designating September 25-29, 2023, as "National Clean Energy Week." It symbolically recognizes the growth of clean energy jobs (citing a 2022 report showing ~8.1 million U.S. energy sector workers) and encourages public and private support for affordable, low-emission energy solutions. The resolution has no legal force and does not create new policies or directly affect specific groups - it serves as a formal acknowledgment of clean energy’s economic and environmental role.

This resolution supports the designation of October 1 through October 7, 2023, as National 4–H Week and recognizes the important role of 4–H in youth development and education.

Maddy summarySRES 394 is a Senate resolution introduced on October 3, 2023, honoring the late James L. Buckley, a former U.S. Senator from New York (1971-1977) who died in 2023. The resolution expresses the Senate's sorrow at his passing and directs the Senate to communicate the resolution to the House of Representatives and Buckley's family, while calling for an immediate adjournment in his memory. This ceremonial resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies, as it solely serves to commemorate Buckley's life and legacy.

Maddy summarySRES 393 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the U.S. Senate to honor the late Duncan McLauchlin "Lauch" Faircloth, a former North Carolina U.S. Senator (1993-1999) and longtime public servant. The resolution expresses the Senate's "profound sorrow" over his death, requests the Secretary of the Senate notify the House of Representatives and deliver a copy to his family, and directs the Senate to adjourn in his memory. It commemorates Faircloth's career, including his service as North Carolina's Secretary of Commerce, his advocacy for free enterprise, and his role in preventing Washington D.C. bankruptcy. As a purely commemorative measure with no policy changes, it does not affect any laws or constituents.

Maddy summaryThis bill permanently exempts foreign workers employed as fish roe processors, fish roe technicians, supervisors of fish roe processing, or general fish processors from the H-2B visa numerical cap. It defines "fish" broadly to include finfish, shellfish, roe, and all seafood processing activities (like handling, freezing, and packaging), but excludes marine mammals and birds. The bill replaces a temporary 2005 exemption with a permanent policy, directly affecting seafood processing employers and workers in these specific roles. It makes no changes to other H-2B visa categories or immigration pathways.

Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Services in the Home Act This bill permanently allows services relating to cardiac rehabilitation programs, intensive cardiac rehabilitation programs, and pulmonary rehabilitation programs to be furnished via telehealth at a beneficiary's home under Medicare.

Maddy summaryS.3028, the PUNISH Act of 2023, extends existing U.S. sanctions against Iran by preventing their modification or removal until a specified termination date. It requires the Secretary of State to submit annual reports to Congress assessing whether Iran's government or affiliated entities (like the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) have engaged in activities such as assassinations, violence against U.S. citizens, or politically motivated detention of Iranian nationals in the U.S. The bill maintains current sanctions tied to Executive Orders 13871, 13876, 13902, and 13949, as well as sanctions on Iran's Central Bank and National Development Fund. These measures remain in effect until the President certifies compliance with specific conditions under the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions Act.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends a tax credit for businesses and individuals installing qualified fuel cell systems by changing the expiration date in tax law from 2025 to 2033. It directly affects those who invest in eligible fuel cell technology by allowing them to claim the credit for an additional eight years. The key change is simply updating the deadline in Section 48(c)(1)(E) of the tax code, with no new requirements or funding added. This is a straightforward extension of an existing tax incentive.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands confidential review options for companies preparing to go public. It removes the previous restriction that limited confidential draft filings to "emerging growth companies," allowing all companies (issuers) to submit draft registration statements confidentially to the SEC before an IPO or exchange listing. Key provisions require these confidential drafts to be publicly filed at least 15 days before a roadshow or the registration's effective date. The SEC can later create additional rules for non-emerging-growth companies through standard rulemaking procedures, including submitting a report to Congress before implementing new requirements.

Maddy summaryThe Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 reauthorizes and updates federal programs to address maternal mortality. It requires the CDC to annually share evidence-based best practices for preventing maternal deaths and complications with hospitals, state medical groups, and perinatal quality collaboratives. The bill also improves maternal mortality review committees by requiring them to include obstetricians/gynecologists and better coordinate with death certifiers to enhance death record accuracy. This reauthorization extends funding and program operations through 2028, directly affecting healthcare providers and public health agencies working on maternal health.