Sen. Mitt Romney

Maddy summaryS 2210, the Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act, requires the President to submit a detailed report to Congress before terminating, waiving, or significantly altering U.S. sanctions on Iran. Congress then has 30 days (or 60 days during summer months) to review the proposal through committee hearings and decide whether to approve or disapprove it via joint resolution. During this review period, the President cannot implement the sanction change without Congressional approval. The bill directly affects the executive branch's ability to modify Iran sanctions policy and gives Congress formal oversight authority over major foreign policy shifts related to Iran.

Maddy summaryThe Child Tax Credit for Pregnant Moms Act of 2023 allows parents to claim the child tax credit for unborn children in two specific scenarios: for the tax year immediately before a child's birth (if a Social Security number is provided on the return), or for the year of a miscarriage or stillbirth (if a government-issued certificate is submitted). It requires a new certificate of miscarriage or stillbirth, issued by the National Center for Health Statistics, which must include a health care provider's certification (excluding abortion centers) and a parent's sworn statement. The credit applies to the biological mother or her husband on a joint return and covers children born alive, stillborn, or miscarried after the bill's enactment. This change makes the credit accessible earlier in pregnancy and for pregnancy loss, without altering the standard credit amount for children born alive.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the U.S. Department of Defense to develop a strategy by 2024 to eliminate reliance on critical minerals (like those used in defense technology) sourced from "covered countries" (defined as strategic competitors like China) by 2035. The strategy must identify vulnerabilities in current supply chains, recommend policy changes to prioritize U.S. or allied mineral sources, and evaluate using the Defense Production Act to boost domestic and allied processing capacity. It directly affects DoD contractors and subcontractors who handle these minerals in defense supply chains. Key mechanisms include assessing supply chain risks, streamlining policies, and leveraging the National Defense Stockpile to build secure mineral networks. The goal is to enhance national security by reducing dependence on adversarial nations for essential materials.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the replacement of the aging Minuteman III nuclear missiles with the new Sentinel system at three specific bases: F.E. Warren (Wyoming), Malmstrom (Montana), and Minot (North Dakota). It grants the Air Force authority to enter multiyear contracts for up to 659 Sentinel missiles, including pre-priced options to reach the full quantity if needed. The bill also requires two reports: one assessing a dedicated fund for land-based deterrence costs, and another addressing supply chain stability for construction materials like concrete and steel. These provisions directly affect military bases, defense contractors, and the Department of Defense's nuclear modernization budget.

Maddy summaryS 305 authorizes the U.S. Mint to produce and sell commemorative coins (gold, silver, and half-dollar denominations) to mark the U.S. Marine Corps' 250th anniversary in 2025. Each coin sale includes a surcharge ($5 to $35 per coin) that will fund the Marine Corps Heritage Center's educational programs, with proceeds paid directly to the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation. The coins will be sold from January 1 to December 31, 2025, and the surcharge structure ensures no net cost to taxpayers by covering production expenses through sales. This bill directly affects the U.S. Mint (in coin production), the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation (as recipient of funds), and the public (as potential buyers).

Maddy summaryS 1933, the Direct Capital Access Act (DCA Act), creates 56 new slot exemptions for airlines operating at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. It allows 40 exemptions for major existing carriers and 16 for other established carriers to operate limited flights to airports both within and beyond the airport's perimeter, subject to specific restrictions. Key provisions include banning nighttime operations (10 PM-7 AM), limiting peak-hour flights to no more than 8 additional operations per hour, and prohibiting transfer of these slot rights. The bill explicitly preserves existing within-perimeter flight service, preventing carriers from using current within-perimeter slots to serve beyond-perimeter destinations. This directly affects airlines holding current slots at the airport seeking expanded route options.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the U.S. government to oppose treating China as a "developing nation" in international treaties and organizations where both the U.S. and China are members. It requires the Secretary of State to report within 180 days on current treaties with development-based rules and identify international organizations using such classifications. The bill mandates the U.S. to pursue changing China’s status to "developed" in relevant organizations, or propose new mechanisms to do so. This primarily affects U.S. diplomatic efforts and international negotiations involving China’s economic classification.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution (SJRES 31) seeks to block an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule implementing the "Federal Good Neighbor Plan" for ozone air quality standards established under the 2015 National Ambient Air Quality Standards. If approved, it would nullify the EPA rule (published June 5, 2023) that would have required certain states to address ozone pollution crossing state borders. The resolution uses a specific congressional disapproval process under Title 5 of the U.S. Code to prevent the rule from taking effect. This would directly affect states and industries subject to the ozone pollution regulations outlined in the EPA's submitted rule.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a framework for researchers to access certain data from large social media platforms for academic research. It requires platforms with at least 50 million monthly U.S. users to provide "qualified data" to approved researchers under strict privacy and security safeguards, after review by the National Science Foundation and Federal Trade Commission. The bill also mandates platforms to publicly disclose information about content dissemination, advertising, algorithms, and content moderation practices through searchable, real-time repositories. Researchers must use the data only for noncommercial public-interest research and cannot identify individual users, while platforms gain legal immunity for complying with these requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires public secondary schools to grant military recruiters access to career fairs upon request, with schools needing to respond within 60 days. It also mandates colleges to provide military recruiters with lists of students (17+) who didn't return after the previous semester, including their contact details and reasons for not returning. Additionally, the bill directs the Department of Defense to study expanding the Army's Future Soldier Preparatory Course to other military branches and assess its effectiveness in meeting fitness and academic standards. The changes directly affect schools and colleges that must adjust their recruitment policies, while the study aims to inform future recruitment strategies.