Sen. Rick Scott

Maddy summaryThis bill amends a definition in existing law to clarify which countries are considered "foreign countries of concern" for restrictions on foreign talent recruitment in federally funded research. It directly affects research institutions and programs receiving federal funding under the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act. The key change broadens the definition to include any program, position, or activity (whether directly or indirectly provided) involving foreign talent recruitment, removing prior limitations on how such recruitment might occur. This adjustment ensures the restriction applies more comprehensively to prevent malign foreign influence in U.S. research.

Maddy summaryS 2362, the Ending Lending to China Act of 2025, directs the U.S. Treasury to instruct American representatives at multilateral development banks (like the World Bank and Asian Development Bank) to oppose all new loans and financial assistance to China. It targets China specifically because the bill states China has "graduated" from needing such aid (exceeding the income threshold for borrowing since 2016). The bill requires the Treasury to submit annual reports to Congress on China’s borrowing status, voting power at these banks, and efforts to encourage other countries to graduate from borrowing eligibility. This legislation changes U.S. voting policy at these institutions but does not alter China’s actual eligibility or stop existing loans.

Maddy summaryThis bill mandates the FDA to study how microplastics in food and water affect human health, specifically examining exposure pathways and impacts on children’s health, the endocrine system, cancer, chronic illness, and reproductive health. The study must identify major exposure routes and assess health effects across these areas. Within one year of the bill’s enactment, the FDA must submit a report to Congress detailing its findings and recommending potential legislative or administrative actions. The bill focuses solely on gathering scientific data to inform future decisions, without imposing new regulations or directly affecting specific groups.

Maddy summaryS 2297, the Preventing Intelligence Gathering from Foreign Adversaries Act, amends U.S. immigration law to make certain foreign nationals inadmissible or deportable. It directly affects non-citizens subject to a foreign country's law requiring them to provide access, cooperation, or support for that country's intelligence activities. The bill adds new grounds for inadmissibility (under Section 212(a)(3)(H)) and deportability (under Section 237(a)(4)(G)) based solely on compliance with such foreign intelligence laws. This creates a specific immigration barrier for individuals compelled by their home countries to assist in foreign intelligence operations.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new federal tax deduction for qualified flood insurance premiums paid by homeowners. It directly affects individuals who own property in flood-prone areas and pay for flood insurance through either the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) or private policies meeting specific criteria. The deduction is limited to taxpayers with adjusted gross income under $200,000 ($400,000 for joint filers), and covers premiums for NFIP policies, private flood insurance, Federal Policy Fees, and certain surcharges. The change applies to taxable years beginning after the bill's enactment date.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Anti-Terrorism Act of 1987 to prohibit U.S. operations by the Muslim Brotherhood and its branches, defining it as a terrorist organization. It imposes mandatory visa ineligibility and visa revocation for foreign individuals identified as Muslim Brotherhood members, including those affiliated with groups like Hamas. The bill requires the Secretary of State to annually report to Congress identifying global Muslim Brotherhood branches and determine if they meet criteria for foreign terrorist organization designation under existing law. If designated, the President must impose sanctions, including foreign terrorist organization status and asset-blocking under Executive Order 13224, with sanctions remaining in place for at least four years for any identified branch.

Maddy summaryThis bill adds the Secretary of Agriculture to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) for reviews involving agricultural land, biotechnology, or agriculture industry transactions. It requires CFIUS to review certain acquisitions of U.S. agricultural land by foreign entities from China, North Korea, Russia, or Iran, based on reports from the Agriculture Secretary. The review process applies specifically to transactions meeting criteria under the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978. The provisions sunset when those countries are removed from a federal list of foreign adversaries.

Maddy summarySRES 317 is a symbolic Senate resolution commending Cuban citizens who protested against the Cuban government on July 11, 2021, demanding fundamental rights. It describes the regime's response - including detaining over 1,400 protesters, imposing torture, and cutting internet access - and condemns ongoing repression of activists. The resolution calls for the immediate release of imprisoned protesters, international condemnation of the regime's human rights abuses, and support for Cuban civil society. It does not create new laws or policies but expresses the Senate's stance on Cuba's human rights situation.

Maddy summaryThis resolution expresses the U.S. Senate's support for designating July 10, 2025, as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day. It honors journeyman lineworkers who maintain the nation’s power grid 24/7, restore electricity during disasters, and work in hazardous conditions. The resolution specifically recognizes the 129th anniversary of Henry Miller, the first president of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, who died while restoring power in 1901. The Senate encourages the public to observe this day to reflect on lineworkers’ contributions and sacrifices. (Note: This is a symbolic resolution with no legal force or funding impact.)

Maddy summaryThis bill requires adding a citizenship checkbox to the 2030 and future decennial censuses, asking respondents about their U.S. citizenship status for themselves and all household members. It mandates that the Census Bureau publicly release each state's total citizen and noncitizen population counts within 120 days after each census. The bill then changes how congressional representation is calculated by excluding noncitizens from the population numbers used to apportion House seats and electoral votes starting with the 2030 census. This directly affects how states' representation in Congress and the Electoral College is determined based on citizen population counts rather than total population.