Sen. James Lankford

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits federal agencies from banning lead ammunition or tackle for hunting and fishing on federal lands and waters managed by the Interior Department or Agriculture Department. It directly affects hunters and anglers using these public areas by preventing federal restrictions on lead products, except in limited cases. The exception allows restrictions only on specific federal sites where state wildlife data shows lead use is harming wildlife, and only if approved by the state's fish and wildlife agency. The bill requires federal agencies to explain in public notices how any exception meets these state approval and wildlife harm criteria.

Maddy summaryThis bill restricts federal funding for state and local governments that qualify as "sanctuary jurisdictions" under its definition. A sanctuary jurisdiction is defined as any state or local area that prohibits sharing immigration status information or refusing to comply with federal immigration detainers (with an exception for crime victims/witnesses). The bill blocks funding for Economic Development Administration grants and Community Development Block Grants if projects are located in such jurisdictions or if recipients become sanctuary jurisdictions during the grant period. Recipients must return funds if they become sanctuary jurisdictions, and the U.S. government will reallocate those funds to non-sanctuary areas.

Maddy summaryThe ALIGN Act (S 1117) permanently allows businesses to immediately deduct the full cost of qualified property (like equipment or machinery) purchased and placed in service after September 27, 2017, instead of depreciating it over time. This tax provision directly affects businesses that invest in qualifying assets, reducing their taxable income in the year of purchase. The bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to set a 100% "applicable percentage" for these deductions, making the change permanent. Conforming updates to related tax code sections ensure the provision works with existing rules, effective as if included in prior legislation.

Maddy summaryThis bill maintains the National Coal Council under its existing charter (filed with Congress in 2021) and exempts it from the termination provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. It requires the Secretary of Energy to continue operating the council as a federal advisory body. The bill does not create new policies or directly affect coal industry operations, but clarifies the council's procedural status. It is a procedural measure focused on the council's administrative continuity.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies existing whistleblower protections for employees of the Department of Energy (DOE) and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) by updating outdated language in the law. It changes references from "person" to "employer" throughout Section 211 of the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, making the protections align with current workplace terminology. The bill does not create new protections or change who is covered - it simply ensures the legal text accurately reflects that protections apply to employees reporting wrongdoing to their employer. This is a technical amendment to improve clarity in existing law.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires abortion providers to offer patients specific disposal options for fetal remains after an abortion, including taking the remains or having the provider arrange interment or cremation. Providers must obtain patient consent in writing for disposal choices and retain these records. If patients choose provider disposal, providers must arrange final disposition (interment or cremation) within 7 days, with penalties including fines up to $50,000 for documentation failures or criminal charges for non-compliance. Annual reports on procedures and disposal methods are also mandated for providers and the Secretary of Health.

Maddy summaryThe SOIL Act of 2023 requires the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to review foreign purchases of U.S. agricultural land and real estate within 50 miles of military bases if the buyer is from a country designated as a national security risk (like China or Russia) or a nonmarket economy country. It prohibits federal subsidies for agricultural land owned by such foreign entities and mandates an annual public report detailing foreign ownership by state, county, and country, including analysis of sectors and water rights. The bill also updates disclosure rules to include long-term land leases (over 5 years) and removes minimum acreage thresholds for reporting foreign land holdings. This directly affects foreign investors from targeted countries and U.S. agricultural landowners who might receive federal support.

Maddy summaryS 1047, the Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2023, allows state and federal correctional facilities to use jamming systems to block cell signals from contraband devices or inmates within the facility. The bill restricts jamming to housing areas only, requires states operating such systems to cover all costs, and mandates consultation with local law enforcement before implementation. It also requires facilities to notify the Bureau of Prisons about their use of jamming systems. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is prohibited from blocking this specific use of jamming technology, but the law does not authorize jamming outside correctional facilities or for general security purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill would block U.S. federal funding for two international environmental agreements until China's classification in those treaties changes. Specifically, it prohibits funds for the Montreal Protocol (ozone layer protection) until China is removed from "developing country" status, and blocks funds for the UN Climate Change Convention until China is added to Annex I (the list of developed nations). The bill requires the President to certify to Congress that these treaty changes have occurred before funding can resume. It affects only U.S. government spending on these agreements, not direct policy changes for citizens or businesses.

Maddy summaryThis non-binding Senate resolution (SRES 128) condemns the Russian Federation for kidnapping Ukrainian children, citing evidence of at least 6,000 children removed from Ukraine since Russia's 2022 invasion, with many forced into Russian citizenship and adoption under relaxed laws. It specifically rebukes nations supporting Russia's actions and condemns forced adoptions violating international child protection standards. The resolution calls on Russia to cooperate with international organizations to return all children to Ukraine immediately. As a symbolic statement, it does not alter U.S. law or impose sanctions but formally expresses congressional opposition to these actions.