Sen. Lindsey Graham

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits new oil and gas exploration, development, and production in specific offshore areas along Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina coasts. It bans leasing for these activities from enactment until June 30, 2032, covering the Eastern Gulf of Mexico (per the 2006 Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act), the South Atlantic Planning Area, and the Straits of Florida Planning Area. Existing leases issued before the bill's enactment remain unaffected. The bill directly affects oil and gas companies seeking permits in these designated coastal zones.

Maddy summaryS 3805, the End Sanctuary Cities Act of 2026, requires state and local government officials to provide "reasonable advance notice" to federal immigration authorities about the release of non-citizens convicted of crimes. It specifically prohibits officials from blocking such notice through policies or actions, targeting jurisdictions that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Violations carry criminal penalties: up to 25 years in prison for releases involving murder, rape, or sex offenses against minors, 5-10 years for serious violent felonies, and 30 days-6 months for other crimes. The bill directly affects state and local law enforcement officials who implement policies restricting immigration cooperation. It does not change existing immigration laws but adds penalties for obstructing their enforcement.

Maddy summaryThe SHADOW Fleet Sanctions Act of 2026 imposes sanctions on vessels and foreign entities supporting Russia's shadow fleet - vessels used to circumvent sanctions on Russian oil exports. It targets foreign vessels engaging in unsafe maritime behavior, lacking proper insurance, or evading the crude oil price cap, as well as foreign persons facilitating such activities through ship-to-ship transfers, insurance, or port services. The bill requires sanctions on port terminals in China or India accepting oil from sanctioned vessels and establishes a public database of vessels suspected of sabotage activities. It also creates reporting requirements and a strategy to counter China's role in evading sanctions on Russian energy products.

Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025 This act makes several changes to the administration of bankruptcy cases, particularly by increasing amounts received by certain trustees, extending the sunset date of various fees, and extending the term of specified bankruptcy judgeships. (Sec. 3) The act increases the amounts paid out of fees to the trustee in Chapter 7 (liquidation) cases. (Sec. 4) The act extends for an additional five years the fees paid quarterly to the U.S. trustee in Chapter 11 (reorganization) cases. The act also increases the fee percentage for cases with large disbursements, subject to limitations.  (Sec. 5) Finally, temporary bankruptcy judgeships in various districts are extended for an additional five years.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr., for his acts of valor during the Vietnam War. It directly affects Capers, who previously received a Silver Star for these actions but was not awarded the Medal of Honor due to time limits. The key provision bypasses standard time restrictions in military award laws (10 U.S.C. §§ 8298(a), 8300) to allow the Medal of Honor award. The bill does not change existing policy but specifically enables this retroactive recognition for Capers' service.

Maddy summaryThe SCAM Act requires online platforms that accept payment for advertisements to verify advertiser identities (including government ID and business documentation) and implement systems to detect and remove scam ads within 72 hours of reporting. It mandates platforms to conduct investigations, remove verified fraudulent ads within 24 hours, and maintain active impersonation detection programs. The law directly affects major social media and digital advertising platforms by imposing new verification and monitoring obligations to prevent deceptive ads targeting consumers. Enforcement falls to the Federal Trade Commission, treating violations as unfair or deceptive practices under existing law.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new "Medal of Sacrifice" to honor law enforcement officers and first responders killed in the line of duty. It establishes eligibility for local, state, tribal, territorial, or federal officers killed while serving, excluding those with an official finding of misconduct (like acting outside agency policies). A Commission appointed by the President will determine eligibility for disputed cases, advise on medal design, and present the award, with initial honors going to three specific deputies. The medal features specific design elements symbolizing sacrifice and national values, but the bill focuses solely on creating this ceremonial recognition, not on funding or policy changes.

Maddy summaryThe "Save the Kurds Act" maintains U.S. sanctions on Syria by requiring congressional approval before the President can terminate Syria's "state sponsor of terrorism" designation, redesignating Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham as a foreign terrorist organization, and imposing sanctions on Syrian government officials and financial institutions. It prohibits U.S. investments in Syria, restricts financial transactions with Syrian entities, bans certain energy exports to Syria, and includes exceptions for humanitarian aid. The bill would automatically suspend sanctions if Syria stops attacking Kurdish forces, but would expire after five years. This legislation directly affects Syrian government entities, financial institutions, and U.S. persons engaging in transactions with Syria.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits state and local government officials from obstructing federal immigration enforcement. It makes it unlawful for such officials to block federal officers from accessing detention facilities, conceal aliens subject to removal, release individuals without 48-hour notice to federal authorities, or restrict cooperation with immigration enforcement requests. Violations could result in fines, up to 10 years in prison for most cases, or longer sentences if the release leads to death or serious injury. The law directly affects state and local law enforcement employees, contractors, and policies that interfere with federal immigration operations.

Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the SAVE America Act This bill requires individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote, and requires photo identification to vote, in federal elections. Specifically, the bill prohibits states from accepting and processing an application to register to vote in a federal election unless the applicant presents documentary proof of U.S. citizenship. The bill specifies what documents are considered acceptable proof of U.S. citizenship, such as identification that complies with the REAL ID Act of 2005 that indicates U.S. citizenship. Further, the bill (1) prohibits states from registering an individual to vote in a federal election unless, at the time the individual applies to register to vote, the individual provides documentary proof of U.S. citizenship; and (2) requires states to establish an alternative process to demonstrate U.S. citizenship. Each state must take affirmative steps on an ongoing basis to ensure that only U.S. citizens are registered to vote, which shall include establishing a program to identify individuals who are not U.S. citizens using information supplied by certain sources. Additionally, states must remove noncitizens from their official lists of eligible voters. The bill (1) provides for a private right of action for certain violations, and (2) establishes criminal penalties for certain offenses. Individuals voting in federal elections must present an eligible photo identification document. An individual who votes by absentee ballot must submit a copy of their identification document with both the request for, and the submission of, the absentee ballot.