Sen. Bernie Moreno

Maddy summaryThe Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2025 provides a legal process for survivors of human trafficking who were convicted of certain federal crimes to have their convictions vacated or arrests expunged. It allows survivors to file motions with courts to prove their crimes were directly related to their trafficking victimization, requiring courts to consider evidence from anti-human trafficking service providers. The law establishes a "human trafficking defense" in criminal cases, permitting survivors to argue they committed crimes under duress from trafficking. Additionally, it mandates reporting on implementation and tracks how many survivors access this relief through the courts.

Maddy summaryThe PART Act requires catalytic converters to be marked with unique identification numbers that link to the vehicle they were installed on, making them traceable. It creates a grant program to help repair shops, dealers, and law enforcement apply visible, theft-resistant markings to catalytic converters. The bill also mandates that sellers keep detailed records of transactions and prohibits cash or digital asset payments for catalytic converters. New criminal penalties include up to 5 years in prison for stealing or knowingly purchasing stolen catalytic converters.

Maddy summaryThe Investing in Main Street Act of 2025 amends the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to increase the required investment percentage for small business investment companies (SBICs) from 5% to 15% in two specific provisions. This change requires SBICs to direct a larger share of their capital toward supporting small businesses. The bill directly affects SBICs, which are private investment firms that provide financing to small businesses. The policy change adjusts the investment requirements for these companies without altering other aspects of the law.

Maddy summarySRES 305 is a non-binding Senate resolution expressing the Senate's view that President Donald Trump should receive the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. It urges the Norwegian Nobel Committee to award Trump for ending Iran's nuclear program through "precision strikes" that "resulted in no casualties" and "brought about a ceasefire." The resolution cites specific claims about Trump's diplomatic actions and contrasts them with the Obama administration's policies, including drone strikes and the Iran nuclear deal. As a symbolic gesture, it does not alter the Nobel Committee's authority or the actual award process. This resolution directly affects the Senate's public stance on a potential Nobel nomination, not any policy or legal outcome.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic concurrent resolution (not a law), expressing congressional support for U.S. law enforcement officers. It highlights statistics on officer safety risks, traumatic incidents, and line-of-duty deaths, then calls for increased safety measures, resources, and mental health support - without mandating specific actions or funding. The resolution does not change policy or affect any individuals directly; it serves only to publicly affirm support. It was passed unanimously by the Senate on June 18, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SJRES 13) disapproves a specific rule issued by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) regarding bank merger reviews. The rule, published in the Federal Register on September 25, 2024 (89 Fed. Reg. 78207), would have changed how the OCC reviews applications for bank mergers under the Bank Merger Act. By passing this resolution, Congress has formally blocked the rule from taking effect, meaning the OCC must revert to its previous review process for bank mergers. This is a procedural action that directly affects the OCC’s regulatory authority over banking transactions.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to maintain and annually update a list of U.S. government facilities and property considered sensitive for national security - such as intelligence sites and National Laboratories. It mandates that each CFIUS committee member review their agency’s properties on this list each year by January 31 and submit recommended updates to the chairperson after agency approval. The committee must also report annually on all real estate transactions reviewed under this list, including completed reviews and any classified briefings requested by Congress. This formalizes an existing process into a structured annual requirement, directly affecting federal agencies and CFIUS oversight of foreign investments involving sensitive government sites.

Maddy summaryThis bill restricts how credit bureaus share consumer credit reports during mortgage applications. It limits sharing with third parties unless the request is for a firm mortgage offer or the recipient is the loan originator, servicer, or a bank holding the consumer's account. The law directly affects consumers (by limiting data sharing), credit bureaus (requiring new compliance), and mortgage lenders/banks (with restricted access). Key provisions require explicit consumer authorization for sharing and prevent broad data use during prescreening for home loans.

Maddy summaryThe Connected Vehicle National Security Review Act creates a new Office within the Department of Commerce to review transactions involving connected vehicles (vehicles with internet connectivity) that could pose national security risks from countries like China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea. The Office can require companies to implement cybersecurity measures, remove certain components, or block transactions if they pose a significant risk to U.S. critical infrastructure. Companies must provide information about their transactions and comply with review findings, with penalties including fines of up to $1 million per violation. The law requires annual risk assessments from the Director of National Intelligence to identify high-risk supply chain participants, expanding government authority to regulate the connected vehicle supply chain for national security purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires federal agencies to clarify how they treat special districts (like water, fire, or sanitation districts with budget autonomy) as eligible recipients for federal grants and funding. Within 180 days of enactment, the OMB Director must issue guidance defining this eligibility, and agencies must implement the guidance within one year. Special districts directly affected include those created by state law to perform specific governmental functions separately from general local governments. The bill mandates agencies to align their policies with this guidance and report on implementation to Congress within two years.