Sen. Roger Marshall

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution commemorates the fourth anniversary of the 2022 Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which overturned the previous federal right to abortion. The document expresses the Senate's support for state authority to regulate abortion and acknowledges the work of pregnancy centers that assist expectant mothers. It formally declares the Senate's commitment to protecting unborn life and supporting families, while noting the ongoing policy challenges related to abortion access. As a symbolic measure, the bill does not create new laws or alter existing regulations but serves to record the Senate's stance on the issue.

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 Aging with Artificial Intelligence Act of 2026 directs the National Institute on Aging to conduct a comprehensive study on how artificial intelligence systems affect adults aged 65 and older. This research will examine both the benefits, such as improved caregiving and reduced social isolation, and the potential risks, including fraud, misinformation, and overreliance on technology. The study will also analyze impacts on families and caregivers while considering factors like digital literacy and accessibility needs. To fund this effort, the bill allocates up to $2 million from existing health funds for fiscal years 2027 and 2028. Finally, the bill requires the submission of a detailed report to Congress within one year outlining the study's findings and recommendations.

Maddy summaryThe Shandra Eisenga Human Cell and Tissue Product Safety Act directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to launch a public awareness campaign educating medical professionals about organ and tissue donation processes and available screening tests. The bill increases civil penalties for violating safety regulations regarding human cell and tissue products, raising fines to $20,000 per violation with a maximum limit of $10 million per legal proceeding. Additionally, it requires the Food and Drug Administration to publish data on inspections and response times, establish a public docket for comments on regulatory modernization, and submit a report to Congress by September 2026 with recommendations on improving oversight.

Maddy summaryThis bill, titled the Unlocking Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic Funding Act, changes how federal grants are distributed to organizations that help low-income individuals with their taxes. Under the new rules, these clinics must provide matching funds equal to the grant amount they receive, but the matching funds can include salaries, fringe benefits, and equipment costs rather than just cash. The law requires this match to be 100 percent of the grant, though the IRS director has the option to lower the requirement to as little as 25 percent if doing so would help more taxpayers access the clinics. These changes take effect for tax years starting after the bill is signed into law.

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2026, prohibits physicians from performing abortions that involve dismembering an unborn child piece by piece or crushing it with instruments, with the specific intent of causing the child's death. The law defines an "unborn child" as a human organism from fertilization until birth and allows for exceptions only when the procedure is necessary to save the life of the mother due to a physical disorder, illness, or injury. While it bans this specific method, the bill explicitly states that other abortion methods remain legal for reasons such as rape or incest, and it removes the previous federal ban on partial-birth abortions from the legal code. Violators face criminal penalties including fines and up to two years in prison, while women undergoing these procedures are immune from prosecution. Additionally, the bill creates a civil remedy allowing women or parents of minors to sue physicians for money damages, psychological injury, and punitive damages if the ban is violated.

Maddy summaryS 3799, the Healthy Start Reauthorization Act of 2026, extends annual funding for the Healthy Start Initiative through fiscal years 2026 to 2030. The bill amends existing law to specify $145 million in annual funding for this program, which provides prenatal and infant health services to at-risk communities. This reauthorization directly affects the Healthy Start Initiative programs nationwide, ensuring continued support for maternal and infant health services. The key provision is the fixed annual funding level, replacing prior language about appropriations.

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 America the Beautiful Act reauthorizes the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund through 2033, increasing its annual funding from $1.9 billion to $2 billion. It requires that projects funded by the Legacy Restoration Fund must secure at least 15% of their costs from public donations, which will be solicited through public awareness campaigns, donation locations at recreation sites, and during the purchase of recreation passes. The bill also mandates new reporting requirements for deferred maintenance and disposal of assets no longer serving public interest, while ensuring donations are credited to the Fund and allocated to specific projects.

Maddy summaryThe Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act expands legal protections for firearm manufacturers and sellers by immediately dismissing any lawsuits currently pending against them that allege harm caused by the criminal or unlawful misuse of their products. The bill defines these protected cases as those where the injury resulted from a third party's illegal actions rather than a defect in the product itself, while explicitly excluding claims involving negligent entrustment, specific federal violations, or design defects. To enforce these protections, the law allows defendants to remove such cases from state courts to federal court and grants them the right to appeal dismissal orders immediately. Additionally, the legislation preempts state and local laws that attempt to hold these companies liable for product misuse and provides for attorney's fees for defendants who successfully assert their immunity.