Sen. Tom Cotton

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits Chinese government agents or businesses with 25% or more Chinese government ownership from purchasing real estate adjacent to specific U.S. federal lands. Covered lands include areas managed by the Interior, Defense, or Agriculture departments (like national parks) and Indian country. The President must enforce this ban through necessary actions, directly affecting Chinese entities seeking to buy property near these sensitive federal sites. The policy creates a clear restriction on foreign ownership near protected federal lands without altering tax or land management programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Director of National Intelligence to produce a report within 30 days of enactment detailing the Islamic Republic of Iran's interference in U.S. domestic politics from October 7, 2023, through the bill's enactment date. The report must include specific information such as Iran-run social media accounts, financial support for U.S. protestors, lists of Iran-organized protests, and descriptions of email campaigns targeting U.S. officials or voters. The unclassified portion of the report must be published on the Office of the Director of National Intelligence's website within 30 days. This legislation mandates a one-time government report and does not create new laws or policies.

Maddy summarySJRES 104 is a joint resolution seeking congressional disapproval of a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) rule that established new fuel efficiency standards for passenger cars (for model years 2027 and beyond) and heavy-duty trucks (for model years 2030 and beyond). The rule, published in the Federal Register on June 24, 2024, would have required automakers to meet stricter emissions targets. If passed, the resolution would block the rule from taking effect, preserving current fuel economy standards. Introduced by multiple senators on July 30, 2024, it follows the congressional review process under Title 5, U.S. Code.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the U.S. President to impose sanctions on foreign individuals and entities that support the Palestinian Authority and Palestine Liberation Organization's system of paying terrorists and their families, which the bill states incentivizes terrorism. Sanctions include blocking U.S. property, denying visas, and restricting financial transactions with officials, organizations (like the Commission of Prisoners), or financial institutions facilitating these payments. The President must act within 90 days of enactment, and sanctions remain in effect until the Secretary of State certifies the payments have ceased. The bill builds on the 2018 Taylor Force Act, which previously tied U.S. aid to ending such payments.

Maddy summaryThe American Made Pharmaceuticals Act of 2023 establishes a 7-year demonstration program to test giving preferential treatment to drugs manufactured in the United States under Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP. The program would require federal health programs to use specific tools - such as lower patient cost-sharing, better formulary placement, or waived rebates - for qualifying U.S. manufactured drugs. To qualify, drugs must be made in the U.S. by companies meeting sourcing, transparency, and supply chain resilience standards. The program will run in at least 8 states and require annual reports to Congress on its implementation and outcomes.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends U.S. immigration law to make certain protest-related offenses deportable. It directly affects non-citizens (aliens) convicted of specific acts, including protests at colleges or religious facilities, vandalism of federal memorials (like veterans memorials), or obstructing highways. If convicted under these new provisions, an alien’s visa is canceled immediately, and they must be removed from the U.S. within 60 days. The law expands existing deportation grounds to include these protest- and monument-related offenses without creating new criminal penalties.

Maddy summarySRES 765 is a Senate resolution honoring the late Senator James M. Inhofe of Oklahoma following his death on July 9, 2024. The resolution commemorates his 28-year Senate service (1994-2023) and 52 years in public office, highlighting his work on defense policy, aviation legislation, infrastructure projects, and support for military bases in Oklahoma. This procedural resolution expresses the Senate's condolences and formally recognizes his legacy, rather than enacting any policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes Congress to award a single Congressional Gold Medal to Jens Stoltenberg, former Secretary General of NATO, recognizing his leadership during his nine-year tenure. It directs the Treasury to strike the medal and allows for the sale of bronze duplicates to cover costs. The medal honors Stoltenberg's role in strengthening NATO's defense spending, enlargement, and unity - particularly during Russia's invasion of Ukraine - though the bill itself creates no new policy or obligations. The award is purely ceremonial and affects only Stoltenberg as the recipient.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution (SJRES 101) disapproves a rule issued by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on April 30, 2024, which proposed "Designated Placement Requirements for LGBTQI plus Children." The resolution states that this rule, published in the Federal Register (89 Fed. Reg. 34818 et seq.), shall have no force or effect. It directly affects placement policies for LGBTQI+ children in foster care or similar systems by nullifying the proposed HHS requirements. The bill is a procedural disapproval resolution, not a new law, and does not create new policy but rejects an existing regulatory rule.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends federal firearms laws to simplify interstate transactions. It allows licensed dealers to sell firearms to other licensed individuals anywhere in the U.S. and permits sales to non-licensed buyers at temporary locations (like gun shows) across state lines. It also updates residency definitions to clarify that active-duty military members and their spouses can be considered residents of multiple states for firearms purposes, including their duty station location. These changes directly affect licensed firearm dealers, military personnel, and civilians purchasing firearms across state borders. The bill removes current restrictions on where transactions can occur and clarifies applicable state laws.