Sen. Ashley Moody

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution commemorates the fifth anniversary of the 2021 collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside, Florida. It honors the 98 lives lost and the survivors of the tragedy while acknowledging the efforts of first responders from local, national, and international teams who assisted in the rescue and recovery operations. The measure also expresses support for the Surfside community and recognizes the bravery of those who served during the aftermath. As a symbolic gesture, the bill does not create new laws or alter existing policies but serves to remember the event and its impact.

Maddy summaryThe American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026 streamlines the permitting process for natural gas pipelines and other energy projects by designating the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission as the sole lead agency for environmental reviews and establishing strict deadlines for federal and state agencies to complete their portions of the review. The bill also modifies water quality laws to reduce the number of required certifications for discharges into navigable waters, extends the validity of certain nationwide permits for dredged or fill material from five to ten years, and creates a new fund to address abandoned hardrock mines. Additionally, the legislation updates the National Environmental Policy Act to limit the scope of environmental reviews to effects directly caused by a project, impose specific timelines for agency decisions, and restrict the ability of courts to issue injunctions that would halt construction while legal challenges are pending.

Maddy summaryThe Servicemember Residence Protection Act of 2026 prevents a servicemember's time in military service from counting toward the legal period required to claim ownership of property through adverse possession. This change directly protects the real estate interests of uniformed service members by ensuring their service time does not contribute to losing their property rights. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to update its website with resources on securing, leasing, and managing real property while on military duty. These provisions aim to clarify and safeguard property rights for service members without altering other existing laws regarding adverse possession.

Maddy summaryThe TRADES Act increases the tax rate on investment income for certain educational organizations from 8 percent to 15 percent. This change is designed to generate additional revenue that the Treasury Secretary will use to fund career and technical education programs for states. The new funding amount will be calculated based on the extra tax revenue collected in the previous year and transferred annually to support these educational initiatives. The provisions take effect for taxable years beginning more than 12 months after the law is enacted.

Maddy summaryThe Space Ready 2.0 Act authorizes NASA to launch a pilot program that allows private companies, government agencies, and other entities to voluntarily contribute funds toward repairing, maintaining, and improving shared infrastructure at NASA centers. These contributions can support projects like roadways and pipelines that benefit multiple users, with agreements requiring transparency on costs and schedules and ensuring that any leftover money is returned to contributors or redirected to other eligible projects. The bill mandates annual reporting to Congress on project spending and progress, while also prohibiting NASA from using these voluntary funds to create new budget obligations before Congress appropriates money. This initiative is set to expire on December 31, 2031, unless extended, and aims to streamline infrastructure work without restricting NASA's ability to enter into direct agreements for other projects.

Maddy summaryThe NO FAKES Act of 2026 establishes a new property right for individuals to control the creation and use of their digital voice and visual likeness replicas, extending protection to both living people and their heirs for up to 70 years after death. The bill requires companies and platforms that distribute these digital replicas or sell tools to create them to obtain explicit authorization from the right holder, while also setting up a notification system for online services to remove unauthorized content. Additionally, the law preempts existing state laws regarding digital likeness rights and includes specific penalties and safe harbor protections for platforms that comply with the new requirements.

Maddy summaryS 1782, the Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act, prohibits hospitals and transplant centers from denying organ transplants or related services solely because of a person’s disability. It requires these covered entities to make reasonable modifications to policies - such as considering a patient’s support network or providing communication aids - to ensure access for qualified individuals with disabilities who meet medical eligibility. The bill allows exceptions only if a physician determines a disability is medically significant to the transplant, but does not permit denial based on inability to independently manage care with available support. This applies to all stages, including evaluation, listing, and post-transplant care, while ensuring it doesn’t override stronger protections under existing disability laws like the ADA.

Maddy summaryThe Wildland Firefighter Hazard Pay Correction Act expands hazard pay eligibility to include firefighters who conduct prescribed burns and smokejumpers performing training or operational parachute jumps. This legislation amends federal law to equate the pay differential for these specific duties with the rate paid for fighting forest and range fires on the fireline. The Office of Personnel Management is required to issue regulations within 90 days to implement these changes, which will apply to pay periods beginning after that deadline or after the regulations are finalized.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally recognizes Father's Day and highlights the significant role fathers play in the lives of children and adults. It notes that children with engaged fathers are more likely to succeed academically and economically, while those without them face higher risks of poverty, crime, and other negative outcomes. The bill does not create new laws or change government policies; instead, it serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of the importance of fatherhood and wishes a happy Father's Day to all fathers and father figures.

Maddy summaryThe STOP Scams Against Seniors Act authorizes the use of federal Byrne grant funds to create and run task forces specifically designed to combat financial scams targeting individuals aged 60 and older. These task forces would bring together local law enforcement, prosecutors, and federal agencies like the FBI and FTC to investigate fraud cases and assist victims. To ensure accountability, the bill requires grant recipients to submit detailed annual reports on the number of cases handled, victims supported, and the specific types of scams encountered. Additionally, the Attorney General must provide a yearly summary of this data to Congress.