Sen. Eric Schmitt

Maddy summaryThe ELITE Vehicles Act would repeal federal tax credits for purchasing electric vehicles and related infrastructure. Specifically, it eliminates the existing credit for new electric vehicles (previously under Section 30D), the credit for previously-owned clean vehicles (Section 25E), and the credit for commercial clean vehicles (Section 45W). It also removes electric vehicle recharging stations from the alternative fuel refueling credit. These changes would take effect 30 days after enactment, directly affecting individuals and businesses that currently claim these tax benefits when buying or installing qualifying electric vehicle equipment.

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 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 summaryS 4174, the Think Differently Database Act, establishes a publicly accessible online database within the Department of Health and Human Services to connect people with intellectual disabilities, their caregivers, and families with local resources. The database will include searchable information on community-based services, healthcare access (including mental health), and long-term support services available under Medicaid programs, organized by ZIP code. It requires the Secretary to promote awareness of this resource and allows using the existing website thinkdifferently.net as a model for the new system. The bill directly affects individuals with intellectual disabilities and their support networks by centralizing access to existing services without creating new programs or funding.

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 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 summaryS 4125, the Jackie Robinson Commemorative Site Act, designates Daytona Beach, Florida’s Jackie Robinson Ballpark as the "Jackie Robinson Ballpark National Commemorative Site" under the African American Civil Rights Network. The bill formally recognizes the ballpark’s historical significance and ensures all federal references to it now use the commemorative site name. It clarifies the site is not part of the National Park System and requires a study to evaluate its potential future designation as a National Park System unit, while prohibiting federal land acquisition or interference with local property rights. The bill directly affects the ballpark’s official recognition and management under federal law.

Maddy summaryThe EDUCATE Act (S 4115) restricts federal funding for graduate medical schools that require students, faculty, or staff to adopt specific beliefs about race, sex, or other identity categories. It prohibits institutions from mandating statements or courses promoting ideas like "systemic racism" or collective guilt based on identity, banning diversity statements as admission/employment requirements, and eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion offices. However, it allows medical schools to teach about health disparities tied to identity (e.g., racial differences in disease prevalence) and collect demographic data for informational purposes. The bill applies exclusively to federally funded graduate medical education programs and requires accrediting bodies to verify compliance.

Maddy summaryThe FEND Off Fentanyl Act authorizes sanctions against foreign individuals and entities involved in trafficking fentanyl and its precursors into the United States, with specific focus on transnational criminal organizations like Mexican cartels and the flow of precursor chemicals from China. It requires the President to submit annual reports to Congress on actions taken under the law and designates fentanyl-related transactions as a primary money laundering concern for financial institutions. The bill also repeals a prohibition on imposing sanctions related to importation of goods under previous fentanyl sanctions law. It aims to increase financial costs for traffickers by blocking assets and prohibiting transactions involving sanctioned persons.