Sen. Markwayne Mullin

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts specific less-than-lethal projectile devices (like certain beanbag rounds or rubber bullets) from federal firearm restrictions, taxes, and the National Firearms Act. It defines these devices as those firing at under 500 feet per second and designed not to cause death or serious injury. The exemption applies to manufacturers, importers, and law enforcement agencies purchasing or using these devices, removing tax burdens and regulatory hurdles. The law directly affects law enforcement agencies that use such tools and the companies that produce them. It makes these devices legally distinct from traditional firearms under federal law.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution seeks congressional disapproval of a specific Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule setting greenhouse gas emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles (Phase 3). If passed, it would nullify the EPA rule (published April 22, 2024) under the Congressional Review Act, preventing it from taking effect. The rule directly affects manufacturers of trucks and buses by establishing new requirements for reducing emissions. The resolution does not create new standards but aims to block the existing EPA rule through a formal disapproval process.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution seeks to block an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that would set new emissions standards for light- and medium-duty vehicles sold in model years 2027 and later. It directly affects automakers, as the rule would require them to meet stricter pollution limits for these vehicles. The resolution uses a congressional disapproval process under federal law to prevent the EPA rule from taking effect. If passed, the rule would be invalidated, meaning automakers would not need to comply with the 2027+ emissions standards outlined in the EPA's April 2024 proposal.

Maddy summaryThe MVP Act (S 4204) establishes a framework for Medicaid to use value-based purchasing (VBP) arrangements, where drug prices are tied to patient outcomes (e.g., refunds if a drug fails to work as intended). It revises Medicaid’s pricing rules to allow manufacturers to report multiple best price points for VBP drugs and adjusts how "average manufacturer price" is calculated to include outcome-based refunds or rebates. The bill also requires the federal government to issue guidance for states on implementing VBP for inpatient drugs and mandates a GAO study (reporting by 2028) to evaluate VBP’s impact on patient access, outcomes, and costs across Medicaid programs.

Maddy summarySRES 655 is a Senate resolution passed on April 18, 2024, to honor the late Joseph I. Lieberman, a former U.S. Senator from Connecticut (1988-2013), following his death. The resolution recognizes his career, including his role in creating the Department of Homeland Security, establishing the 9/11 Commission, and advocating for civil rights and environmental protections. It directs the Senate to adjourn in his memory and transmit a copy to his family, expressing the Senate's sorrow and respect. This procedural resolution does not create new laws or affect policy, as it solely commemorates his legacy.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the U.S. Treasury to mint and sell commemorative coins honoring the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted by the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. It specifies three coin types: $5 gold coins (max 100,000), $1 silver coins (max 500,000), and half-dollar coins (max 750,000), all with designs reflecting soccer and the World Cup. A surcharge is added to each coin sale ($35 for $5 coins, $10 for $1 coins, $5 for half-dollars), with all surcharge revenue going directly to FWC2026 US, Inc. to fund U.S. soccer programs, particularly youth initiatives and underserved communities. The coins may only be sold during 2026 and must cover all costs to avoid government expense.

Maddy summaryThis resolution urges all NATO members to oppose any candidate for Secretary General who previously led a country that failed to spend 2% of its GDP on defense. It directly affects NATO's selection process for its top official, requiring that the next Secretary General not be a former leader of a nation that missed this spending target. The resolution cites NATO's 2006 and 2014 commitments to the 2% defense spending goal, noting only 11 members met it by 2022. It argues that leadership by someone from a country that didn't fulfill this commitment undermines the alliance's unity and goals.

This resolution honors the life and legacy of Lieutenant General Thomas P. Stafford for his contributions to the Armed Forces and space mission of the United States. Additionally, the resolution extends condolences to the family and friends of General Stafford.

Maddy summarySJRES 61 is a joint resolution seeking congressional disapproval of a Federal Highway Administration rule that established performance measures for the National Highway System, including a requirement to track greenhouse gas emissions from highway activities. The rule, published in December 2023, would have mandated that states and federal agencies assess highway performance using this emissions metric. If enacted, the resolution would block the rule from taking effect, preventing the implementation of the emissions tracking measure. This action is pursued under the Congressional Review Act, which allows Congress to reject federal regulations with a simple majority vote.

Maddy summarySJRES 71 is a congressional resolution seeking to block an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that set emissions standards for the oil and natural gas sector. It directly targets the EPA's "Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources" rule, which was published in the Federal Register on March 8, 2024. The resolution uses a specific disapproval process under federal law to declare the EPA rule "shall have no force or effect." This is a procedural action to overturn an existing regulation, not a new policy.