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in committee · Arkansas · Senate Nov 20, 2025

S 3267: ASAP Act

S 3267, the ASAP Act, would require Medicare to cover early detection screening tests for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias starting January 1, 2028. The bill defines these tests as FDA-cleared or approved blood, genomic, or imaging-based screenings for pre-symptomatic or early-stage detection. It directly affects Medicare beneficiaries aged 65+ who may be at risk for Alzheimer's, ensuring coverage for these specific tests once approved. The key provision adds these screenings to Medicare's payment system under Section 1833(h)(1)(A) of the Social Security Act.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires Medicare to cover Alzheimer's early detection screenings, expanding preventive care access for seniors 65+ through new coverage provisions.95% confidence
Susan M. Collins (R) · 54 co-sponsors
in committee · Arkansas · Senate Nov 20, 2025

S 3265: Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act

This bill extends and expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), which helps employers hire from targeted groups like veterans, long-term welfare recipients, and individuals in high-unemployment areas. It extends the program through 2030 (from 2025), increases the credit rate to 50% for certain new hires (up from 40%), adds automatic annual inflation adjustments to key dollar amounts, and expands eligibility to include military spouses and people receiving SNAP benefits without an age limit. Employers hiring from these groups will see higher tax credits for qualifying wages, with new rules specifically for agricultural workers, summer youth employees, and veterans. The changes apply to workers hired after December 2025.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands Work Opportunity Tax Credit with higher rates and broader eligibility, providing tax relief to employers hiring targeted groups, directly strengthening tax incentive programs.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExtends WOTC through 2030, increases credit rate to 50%, expands eligibility to military spouses/SNAP recipients - directly enhances employment opportunities for targeted groups95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly includes veterans as a targeted group for WOTC, supporting veteran employment through tax incentives.90% confidence
Bill Cassidy (R) · 14 co-sponsors
in committee · Arkansas · House Nov 20, 2025

HR 6167: HEALTH Act of 2025

HR 6167, the HEALTH Act of 2025, creates a new tax deduction for physicians providing unreimbursed charity care to patients enrolled in Medicaid (Title XIX) or CHIP (Title XXI) programs. The deduction equals the Medicare fee schedule amount for such care, but excludes services like sex reassignment surgeries and hormone treatments for gender transition. Additionally, the bill adds liability protection for physicians providing this charity care, shielding them from civil lawsuits for non-intentional harm during such services, and preempts conflicting state laws. This directly affects physicians who serve low-income patients through public health programs.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax deduction for physicians providing charity care, providing tax relief and strengthening fiscal support for healthcare providers under Medicaid/CHIP programs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates tax deduction for charity care in Medicaid/CHIP programs, improving access for low-income patients. Liability protection encourages provider participation in public health initiatives.90% confidence
Daniel Webster (R) · 11 co-sponsors
in committee · Arkansas · Senate Nov 19, 2025

S 3209: NOPAIN for Veterans Act

S 3209, the NOPAIN for Veterans Act, requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to include non-opioid pain medications in its national formulary for veterans. The bill defines "non-opioid pain management drugs" as FDA-approved treatments for acute pain that don't use opioid receptors. The VA must add these drugs within one year of FDA approval or eligibility for payment under federal health programs, whichever comes first. This policy change directly affects veterans receiving VA pain management care by expanding access to non-opioid options, while prohibiting use of the Cost of War Toxic Exposures Fund to implement this provision.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates VA inclusion of non-opioid pain meds in formulary, expanding safer pain management access for veterans, directly strengthening healthcare treatment options without opioid reliance.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates VA to include non-opioid pain meds in formulary, expanding veteran healthcare options without opioids per bill's explicit requirements.95% confidence
Shelley Moore Capito (R) · 27 co-sponsors
in committee · Arkansas · House Nov 19, 2025

HR 1109: Litigation Transparency Act of 2025

HR 1109, the Litigation Transparency Act of 2025, requires parties and their lawyers in civil lawsuits to disclose to the court and other parties the identity of any person or group that could receive payment if the case succeeds (like investors or lenders), and to provide copies of related agreements. Exceptions apply for simple loan repayments (with interest limits) or attorney fee reimbursements. Disclosures must be made within 10 days of signing such agreements or when filing the case, and must be updated if inaccurate. This applies to all civil cases filed after the law takes effect, aiming to increase transparency in litigation funding arrangements.
Darrell Issa (R) · 29 co-sponsors
in committee · Arkansas · Senate Nov 18, 2025

S 3177: Citizen Ballot Protection Act

This bill, S 3177 (Citizen Ballot Protection Act), would require states to add a citizenship verification step to voter registration forms. It amends the National Voter Registration Act to allow states to mandate proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote, specifically after federal elections. The change directly affects voters registering in states that choose to implement this requirement. The bill also updates the law to replace references to the Federal Election Commission with the Election Assistance Commission.
Katie Boyd Britt (R) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · Arkansas · Senate Nov 18, 2025

S 3179: Halo Act

This bill (S 3179, the "Halo Act") makes it a federal crime to approach within 25 feet of a Federal immigration enforcement officer after being verbally warned not to, if the person intends to impede the officer's work, threaten them with physical harm, or harass them. The law defines "harass" as causing substantial emotional distress with no legitimate purpose and specifies that the warning must be given by the officer. Violators face fines, up to 5 years in prison, or both. It directly affects individuals who interfere with immigration enforcement activities, not the officers themselves.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill expands criminalization by creating new federal offenses against immigration enforcement actions, directly aligning with 'oppose' indicator of increased criminal penalties.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationCriminalizes actions impeding federal immigration officers, strengthening enforcement against those obstructing immigration work, directly opposing interference with enforcement efforts.95% confidence
Ashley Moody (R) · 13 co-sponsors
in committee · Arkansas · House Nov 7, 2025

HRES 864: Honoring the service and sacrifice of America's veterans on Veterans Day, 2025.

HRES 864 is a ceremonial resolution honoring U.S. veterans on Veterans Day 2025. It does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes veterans' service and sacrifice, calling on all Americans to observe Veterans Day. The resolution references historical context about Veterans Day's origins (from Armistice Day to honoring all veterans) but contains no concrete policy changes. It directly addresses the general public, urging them to participate in the observance. As a non-binding resolution, it affects no specific individuals or groups through legislative action.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly recognizes veterans' service and sacrifice, meeting support indicator of 'recognizes veteran service' without policy changes.90% confidence
Michael Guest (R) · 100 co-sponsors
in committee · Arkansas · Senate Nov 6, 2025

SRES 490: A resolution affirming the critical importance of preserving the United States' advantage in artificial intelligence and ensuring that the United States achieves and maintains artificial intelligence dominance.

SRES 490 is a Senate resolution (not a bill) that affirms the U.S. Senate's position on maintaining American leadership in artificial intelligence. It states that preserving U.S. AI dominance is critical for national security, economic competitiveness, and global influence, particularly in countering China's AI investments and reliance on U.S. chips. The resolution supports existing policies like export controls on advanced chips and emphasizes prioritizing U.S. companies' access to AI resources while restricting adversaries' access. It does not create new laws or alter current policy but expresses the Senate's endorsement of the White House AI Action Plan and ongoing efforts to secure U.S. technological advantages.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyResolution explicitly affirms U.S. AI dominance as critical for national security and economic competitiveness, supporting policies to advance U.S. tech leadership and counter China's AI investments.90% confidence
Christopher A. Coons (D) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Arkansas · Senate Nov 6, 2025

S 3134: Combating Counterfeit Pharmaceuticals Act of 2025

This bill defines "copy-cat ingredients" as substances mimicking approved drugs but made via different processes or with lower quality, and clarifies "counterfeit drugs" under existing law. It updates the Fentanyl Sanctions Act to replace all references to "opioid" with "illicit drug," expanding the law's scope to cover all counterfeit pharmaceuticals - not just opioid-related products. The bill also adds a waiver allowing access to medications on the HHS drug shortage list. These changes help regulators and law enforcement better identify and address counterfeit drugs affecting patients and the healthcare system.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill expands drug enforcement scope to all counterfeit pharmaceuticals, increasing criminalization under Fentanyl Sanctions Act90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill combats counterfeit drugs and adds waiver for drug shortages, improving patient safety and access to medications.90% confidence
Tom Cotton (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Arkansas · Senate Nov 6, 2025

S 3150: GAIN AI Act of 2025

This bill requires U.S. companies exporting advanced integrated circuits (high-performance chips used in AI/data centers) to "countries of concern" (including China, Hong Kong, and Macau) to first offer them to U.S. customers for 15 days. Companies must certify they have no backlog of U.S. orders for similar chips and aren’t providing better terms to foreign buyers. It also creates a "trusted U.S. person" program, allowing certain companies to export without licenses if they meet security, U.S. manufacturing sourcing, and ownership requirements. The law directly affects chip exporters, U.S. tech companies purchasing these chips, and foreign entities seeking access to advanced semiconductors.
Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts exports of advanced chips to specific countries, directly limiting technology transfer and commercial use of AI-related hardware.90% confidence
Jim Banks (R) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Arkansas · Senate Nov 6, 2025

S 3133: Violent Juvenile Offender Accountability Act of 2025

This bill allows federal prosecutors to directly charge juveniles aged 16 or older with specific violent crimes in federal court, bypassing the usual process requiring the Attorney General to file a transfer motion. It directly affects juveniles aged 16+ accused of five serious offenses: murder, aggravated assault, motor vehicle theft, armed robbery, or aggravated sexual assault involving a firearm. The key mechanism removes the mandatory transfer step for these cases, enabling immediate federal prosecution. The bill targets only the most severe crimes listed under federal law, not all juvenile offenses.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill bypasses juvenile transfer safeguards for violent crimes, increasing criminalization and removing procedural protections for juveniles in federal prosecution.95% confidence
Marsha Blackburn (R) · 5 co-sponsors
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