Sen. Bernie Moreno

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the life and legacy of Donald W. Riegle, Jr., a former U.S. Senator from Michigan who passed away in April 2026. The bill formally acknowledges his nearly three decades of public service, including his roles as a Representative and Senator, and highlights his significant contributions to legislation on banking, housing, and veterans' health. It also expresses the Senate's condolences to his family and directs officials to share the resolution with the House of Representatives and send a copy to Riegle's family. Finally, the Senate will stand in adjournment as a mark of respect for the former senator when the session concludes.

Maddy summaryThe Protecting America's Small Oil and Gas Producers and Rural Jobs Act modifies federal tax rules to provide financial incentives for small oil and gas producers. It increases the percentage of income that can be deducted for taxes on marginal oil properties and removes a specific income limit that restricts these deductions. Additionally, the bill raises the threshold for counting oil as depletable from 1,000 to 2,000 barrels per well. These tax changes are designed to take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors the life and legacy of John Seymour, a late U.S. Senator from California, by formally acknowledging his public service and contributions. The document details his career highlights, including his roles as Mayor of Anaheim, his work in securing the relocation of the Los Angeles Rams, and his legislative achievements such as passing a major transportation bill. It also lists his committee assignments and advocacy for issues like special education, women's rights, and environmental protection. Finally, the resolution requests that the Senate Secretary communicate this tribute to the House of Representatives and send a copy to Seymour's family.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors the life and legacy of Dirk Kempthorne, a former U.S. Senator, Governor of Idaho, and Secretary of the Interior. It formally acknowledges his public service across various roles, including his work on environmental conservation, veterans' support, and economic development in Idaho. The Senate expresses its sorrow over his death and directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to his family. Additionally, the Senate stands in adjournment as a final mark of respect to his memory.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution expresses the Senate's view that the United States should prioritize countering the People's Republic of China as its main strategic competitor. The document outlines specific policy directions, including strengthening military deterrence in the Indo-Pacific, protecting American economic interests from Chinese trade practices, and leading in emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. It also calls for maintaining strong alliances with nations such as Japan, South Korea, Australia, and the Philippines, while supporting democratic values and human rights globally.

Maddy summaryThis resolution amends Senate rules to ban Senators from trading on prediction markets, which are financial agreements tied to specific future events like election outcomes or policy decisions. The change directly affects all Senators by prohibiting them from entering into contracts that involve buying or selling based on whether a particular contingency occurs, with the only exception being standard insurance policies. While the primary effect is an internal rule change for the Senate, the bill also expresses the Senate's preference that other government branches adopt similar restrictions.

Maddy summaryThe Prediction Market Act of 2026 establishes a regulatory framework for "event contracts," which are financial agreements based on the outcomes of specific real-world occurrences rather than commodity prices. This legislation directly affects designated contract markets, swap execution facilities, and futures commission merchants by requiring them to list these contracts only after a review to ensure they do not involve unlawful activities, terrorism, assassination, war, violence, or gaming. To protect retail investors, the bill mandates enhanced disclosure requirements, anti-money laundering compliance programs, and the creation of a new Office of the Retail Advocate to assist consumers and analyze market issues. Additionally, the Act prohibits Members of Congress and executive branch officials from trading in event contracts and directs the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to conduct studies on market growth and potential fraud.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution proposes a new amendment to the U.S. Constitution to clarify who qualifies as a citizen at birth. It would restrict automatic citizenship to children born in the United States only if at least one parent is a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or an alien with lawful status serving in the military. The bill aims to limit the scope of the 14th Amendment's citizenship clause and explicitly grants Congress the authority to pass laws enforcing these new requirements. If ratified, this change would alter the legal definition of birthright citizenship for children born to undocumented immigrants or other non-citizen parents.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates April 2026 as Financial Literacy Month to raise public awareness about the importance of personal finance education. The bill calls on the federal government, states, schools, businesses, and other organizations to hold programs and activities during this month. It is based on data showing high levels of financial stress, debt, and a lack of financial education among many Americans.

Maddy summaryThe Protecting American Taxpayers Act aims to reduce government waste and fraud by requiring stricter oversight of federal programs and extending legal deadlines for prosecuting pandemic-related violations. It mandates that child care payments be based on recorded attendance rather than enrollment alone and requires agencies to report when health care spending or provider numbers spike by more than 100 percent in specific areas. The bill also prohibits small businesses from receiving federal loans or grants if an owner or key employee has been convicted of financial misconduct, while simultaneously banning foreign entities controlled by agents from certain listed countries from receiving U.S. financial assistance. Additionally, the legislation seeks to increase transparency by requiring agencies to publicly report on improper payments and other transaction agreements, and it expands whistleblower protections for employees of defense and non-defense contractors who report waste or misconduct.