Sen. Tim Sheehy

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study wildfire insurance coverage in the United States. The study will examine wildfire risk trends, changes in insurance rates and availability over the past decade, state regulatory responses to coverage challenges, and challenges insurers face in pricing wildfire risk. It will specifically analyze how coverage affects homeowners and businesses in high-risk areas, including affordability and access to policies. The GAO must submit its findings to Congress within one year of the bill's enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends tax deferral for company stock sold to employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) and fixes a rule that previously caused small businesses to lose government benefits after 49% ownership transferred to an ESOP. It creates a new Treasury Department office to provide education and technical assistance for companies adopting ESOPs, and establishes a Labor Department Advocate for Employee Ownership to coordinate federal efforts and promote employee ownership. These changes directly affect S corporations considering ESOPs, current ESOP-owned businesses, and small businesses seeking to maintain eligibility for government programs. The bill focuses on removing barriers to employee ownership through concrete tax, eligibility, and support mechanisms.

Maddy summaryThe ARMOR Act of 2025 establishes a pilot program for the U.S. Army to deploy small nuclear reactors (capable of generating up to 300 megawatts) at military installations by December 2030, providing reliable power to critical infrastructure. It allows for 50-year contracts for energy from these reactors, permits connecting to the commercial grid to sell excess power, and prioritizes licensing for these reactors. The program directly affects Army installations (with potential expansion to other military branches) and aims to enhance energy resilience for defense facilities. Key provisions include requiring reactors to be compatible with military needs and AI infrastructure, and setting a 2035 deadline for program completion.

Maddy summaryS 2366, the SAFE Cities Act, defines an "anarchist jurisdiction" as a state or local government that fails to take reasonable steps to stop violence or property destruction. The bill requires the Attorney General to publish and update a list of such jurisdictions within 14 days of enactment and every 180 days thereafter, considering factors like policies restricting police intervention or refusing federal law enforcement assistance. It directs the Office of Management and Budget to issue guidance urging federal agencies to restrict or disfavor anarchist jurisdictions in federal grant programs where legally permitted. The bill directly affects states and local governments identified under this definition by potentially limiting their access to federal funding.

Maddy summarySRES 322 designates June 2025 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month" and June 27, 2025, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day" to raise public awareness about post-traumatic stress, particularly among veterans and military personnel. The resolution supports efforts by the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense to educate about symptoms, treatment, and stigma reduction, while encouraging cultural change and appropriate care. This symbolic gesture has no legal effect or funding implications but aims to reduce stigma and promote mental health support for those affected.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the minting of commemorative coins for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games and the 2034 Salt Lake City Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. It specifies four coin types ($5 gold, $1 silver, half-dollar, and proof silver $1) with defined quantities and designs reflecting U.S. athletic participation. A surcharge on each coin sale (e.g., $35 for $5 coins) funds the respective Olympic committees' legacy programs, including youth sports initiatives. The coins are legal tender but intended solely for commemoration, with surcharges directed to the organizing committees after covering minting costs.

Maddy summaryThis bill makes the Department of Labor's voluntary Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) pilot program permanent. It allows employers to self-audit unintentional violations of minimum wage or overtime rules under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), submit detailed payroll data to the Labor Department, and pay back wages to affected employees directly. Employees receive settlement offers they can accept (waiving future lawsuits) or decline while retaining their right to sue. The program aims to resolve wage issues faster and more efficiently than traditional enforcement, as shown in the pilot's data where self-audits paid more back wages per case and per enforcement hour than standard investigations. It directly affects employers covered by the FLSA and their employees who may have unpaid wages.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends federal education law to prohibit public schools from teaching concepts related to "gender ideology," as defined by a specific executive order. It directly affects K-12 public schools receiving federal funding by banning instruction on certain gender-related topics. The key provision adds a new restriction to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, explicitly forbidding the teaching of these concepts in classrooms. The bill does not specify which topics are covered, only referencing the executive order's definition. This change applies to all federally funded elementary and secondary schools.

Maddy summaryThe SAWMILL Act establishes a $220 million loan guarantee program for rural sawmills and wood-processing facilities. It provides guarantees to eligible entities (like sawmill operators) located within 250 miles of federally designated "high priority" lands needing ecological restoration through vegetation removal. The program requires that the facility's presence must substantially lower the cost of these restoration projects, as determined by the Agriculture Secretary. This directly affects rural wood-processing businesses and federal land management efforts focused on ecological restoration. The loan guarantees are limited to $220 million total and require coordination between the Agriculture and Interior Departments.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires defense contractors to provide the Department of Defense (DoD) with fair access to repair parts, tools, and technical information for military equipment under new contracts. It mandates that contractors agree in writing to share these resources on terms equivalent to those offered to authorized repair providers. The law applies to all new procurement contracts for digital electronic equipment and aims to enable third-party repairs by removing barriers like restricted access to repair materials. A report on implementation must be submitted to Congress within one year.