10 Years of ICE Funding Act This bill provides appropriations for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through FY2036. Specifically, the bill provides specified appropriations to ICE for operations and support, including for the purchase and lease of police-type vehicles, for overseas vetted units, and for maintenance, minor construction, and minor leasehold improvements at owned and leased facilities. The bill also provides appropriations to ICE for procurement, construction, and improvements, including for acquisition of necessary additional real property and facilities, construction and ongoing maintenance, facility improvements, equipment, and related expenses. The appropriations provided to ICE by this bill are available until September 30, 2036.
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Maddy summaryThis bill amends federal education funding rules to prioritize civics and American history education in K-12 schools. It changes eligibility criteria for certain grants under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act by requiring programs to: (1) improve teaching of American history, civics, or government; (2) focus on underserved students and demonstrate innovation; (3) include hands-on civic activities; and (4) teach the Constitution and Bill of Rights. The changes directly affect schools applying for these federal grants by setting new standards for funding approval. The bill modifies existing law without creating new programs or funding streams.
Maddy summaryThis bill reauthorizes funding for Agricultural and Food Policy Research Centers, which conduct research on food systems and agricultural policy. It directly affects these research centers by extending their authorization period and increasing their annual funding from $10 million to $15 million. The key provision amends existing law to provide $15 million per year for fiscal years 2027 through 2031, replacing the previous funding levels that expired in 2023. This change ensures continued financial support for the centers' research activities over a five-year period.
Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the Attorney General to provide grants to law enforcement agencies and nonprofit organizations that partner to create or support blue envelope programs. These programs are designed to help individuals with autism spectrum disorder or developmental, cognitive, sensory, or communication disabilities interact safely with law enforcement by providing training, resources, and materials like blue envelopes containing emergency information. The funding, totaling $5 million annually from 2027 to 2031, prioritizes programs that demonstrate scalability, community support, and input from people with disabilities. The Attorney General must also maintain a public directory of funded programs and submit regular reports to Congress on implementation and best practices.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (SRES 630) expresses the U.S. Senate's condolences to the families of two Missouri police officers - Deputy Gabriel Ramirez and Deputy Michael Hislope - who died in the line of duty on February 23, 2026, during a shooting in Christian County. It recognizes the daily sacrifices of all law enforcement officers, condemns violence against them, and affirms support for officers nationwide who protect communities. The resolution serves as a symbolic gesture of honor and remembrance, with no new laws or funding attached. It directly affects the families of the fallen officers and aims to publicly acknowledge the broader law enforcement community's service.
Maddy summaryThis bill, titled the Taiwan and American Space Assistance Act of 2026, authorizes expanded cooperation between U.S. federal agencies and Taiwan in civilian space activities. It directs the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to work with Taiwan on satellite programs, space exploration, weather monitoring, personnel exchanges, and commercial space technology. The legislation requires these agencies to coordinate with the State Department and protect sensitive U.S. information and economic interests while pursuing mutually beneficial initiatives. Officials must submit annual reports to Congress for five years detailing the cooperation efforts and any challenges encountered.
NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2025 This bill reauthorizes through FY2025 the programs and activities of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The bill also revises certain existing NASA programs and establishes new programs related to space exploration, research, and technology. For example, the bill directs NASA to continue its efforts to support crewed lunar landings and Mars explorations, including through partnerships with the private sector (i.e., the Moon to Mars and Artemis programs). The bill also requires NASA to maintain the capability for a continuous human presence in low-Earth orbit until and beyond the retirement of the International Space Station (ISS). NASA may solicit proposals for the development of a commercial space station in low-Earth orbit. When such a station is ready, NASA must initiate an orderly transition of operations from the ISS to the commercial station. NASA must also develop a de-orbit vehicle for the eventual retirement of the ISS. ( Low-Earth orbit encompasses orbits at an altitude of 1,200 miles or less.) In addition, NASA is authorized to develop an architecture for lunar communications and navigation, and must develop a strategy to implement a standardized lunar time to support operations and infrastructure on and around the moon. NASA must also continue to conduct research relating to advanced air mobility, unmanned aircraft systems (i.e., drones), and hypersonic technologies. Finally, the bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report on fire and emergency services at NASA launch and reentry facilities.
Maddy summaryS 3917, "The Dalilah Law," prohibits states from issuing or renewing commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) to individuals who are not U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or certain nonimmigrant visa holders (like H-2B workers). It requires all current CDL holders to recertify within 180 days of enactment, verifying citizenship/residency status, English proficiency, and passing English-language tests. States that fail to enforce these requirements face withholding of federal transportation funding. The law directly affects commercial drivers and state licensing agencies, with specific rules for visa holders and English language requirements for CDL operations.
Maddy summaryThis bill, titled the Railway Safety Act of 2026, establishes new safety requirements for trains carrying hazardous materials and strengthens emergency response capabilities. It directly affects Class I railroads, emergency response agencies, and communities near rail lines by mandating stricter tank car standards, limiting train speeds in urban areas, and requiring railroads to provide real-time information about hazardous materials shipments to first responders. Key provisions include phasing out older tank cars for flammable liquids by 2027, requiring two-person crews on freight trains, increasing penalties for safety violations, and creating a new emergency response assistance fund to help communities respond to hazardous materials incidents.
Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform Act or the ROTOR Act This bill addresses aviation safety by increasing requirements for aircraft tracking and communication using Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) technology and expanding oversight. As background, ADS-B for broadcasting (Out) and receiving (In) transmits information (e.g., location and weather information) between aircraft and air traffic control. Under the bill, aircraft must generally operate with ADS-B In equipment to provide the aircraft with location information of other aircraft and traffic advisories. Current law does not require this equipment. Current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations allow aircraft performing a sensitive government mission to be excepted from requirements for using ADS-B Out equipment. This bill limits which flights may be considered sensitive government missions (e.g., not training flights) and requires additional reporting and notifications for the exception. The Government Accountability Office must review the use of the ADS-B Out exception and the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) of the Department of Transportation must annually audit FAA oversight of operations that use the exception. Further, the bill repeals a 2025 law that exempts certain military helicopters from the ADS-B Out requirements for the Washington, DC, metropolitan area. The bill also requires the OIG of the Army to audit the Army’s coordination with the FAA, the FAA to establish an office to coordinate airspace usage of military aircraft and review the safety of flight operations and routes around airports, and the FAA to enter into memoranda of understanding with military agencies for safety information sharing.