Sen. Kevin Cramer

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution disapproves an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that would have reclassified certain industrial pollution sources under the Clean Air Act. Specifically, it blocks the EPA's September 2024 rule (89 Fed. Reg. 73293) which aimed to change how "major sources" of pollution could be reclassified as "area sources" under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act. If enacted, this resolution would prevent the rule from taking effect, maintaining the existing regulatory framework for industrial facilities currently classified as major sources. The resolution directly affects the EPA's regulatory authority and the compliance requirements for affected industrial facilities.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates the week of May 18-24, 2025, as "National Public Works Week" to recognize the work of public works professionals. It highlights their daily contributions to maintaining critical infrastructure like transportation systems, water facilities, sanitation, and public buildings across federal, state, local, and private sectors. The resolution urges communities and individuals to participate in activities honoring these professionals for their role in supporting public health, safety, and community well-being. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no binding effect on policy or funding.

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 Workforce Mobility Act of 2025 bans most noncompete agreements that restrict workers' ability to change jobs or locations. It directly affects approximately 20% of U.S. workers currently covered by such agreements, removing barriers to job mobility across industries. Key exceptions include business sales (with geographic limits), partnership dissolutions, and senior executives receiving severance pay (capped at one year). The bill preserves employers' ability to protect trade secrets and confidential information through separate agreements, while requiring employers to post notices about the law and establishing enforcement by the FTC and Department of Labor.

Maddy summarySRES 269 is a Senate resolution recognizing the 250th anniversary of the United States Army, established on June 14, 1775. It expresses the Senate's appreciation for Army soldiers' dedication over 250 years, honors their valor and service, and calls for the American public to observe the anniversary through ceremonies and activities. This procedural resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies - it solely commemorates the Army's historical significance.

Maddy summaryS 1970, the MACV-SOG Congressional Gold Medal Act, authorizes a single Congressional Gold Medal to honor the service members of the Military Assistance Command Vietnam-Studies and Observations Group (MACV-SOG) who served during the Vietnam War from 1964 to 1972. The medal, to be presented by congressional leaders, recognizes MACV-SOG’s covert operations in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, including reconnaissance, sabotage, and rescue missions, and acknowledges the unit’s high sacrifice (over 1,500 personnel missing or killed). After presentation, the medal will be displayed at the Smithsonian Institution, with duplicate bronze medals available for sale to cover production costs. This bill is purely commemorative and does not create new policy or affect any current laws.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the U.S. Senate to approve any World Health Organization (WHO) pandemic preparedness agreement as a treaty, rather than allowing it to take effect through executive action. It directly affects the U.S. government’s ability to enter into international agreements on pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response with the WHO. The bill explicitly deems any such agreement "a treaty" requiring Senate advice and consent under the U.S. Constitution (two-thirds approval). It responds to the WHO’s recent adoption of a pandemic agreement draft at the 78th World Health Assembly in May 2025, aiming to ensure Senate oversight for all future pandemic-related international commitments.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 1949) creates new penalties for manufacturing or distributing candy-flavored drugs marketed to minors. It specifically targets producers who combine schedule I or II controlled substances with candy/beverage products, market them to appear like candy, or modify them with candy-like flavors/coloring, knowing they’ll be sold to people under 18. First offenses carry up to 10 additional years in prison, while repeat offenses carry up to 20 additional years. Exceptions apply for FDA-approved medications sold as prescribed and products altered under a doctor’s direction for legitimate medical use.

Maddy summaryThe Quad Space Act (S 1946) is a procedural resolution directing the U.S. Secretary of Defense to initiate discussions with Australia, India, and Japan within 180 days to identify shared priorities in space cooperation. It focuses on three key areas: developing best practices for space activities, enhancing space situational awareness collaboration, and aligning space industrial policies. The bill requires a formal report to Congress within 270 days detailing potential cooperation areas and next steps. It does not create new programs but establishes a framework for U.S. space policy coordination with Quad partners (Australia, India, Japan) to address regional security challenges in the Indo-Pacific.