Sen. Roger Marshall

Maddy summaryThis bill mandates that new or significantly renovated federal public buildings costing over $50 million (adjusted for inflation) prioritize classical or traditional architectural styles - such as Neoclassical, Georgian, or Greek Revival - over modern styles like Brutalist or Deconstructivist. It requires federal agencies, particularly the General Services Administration (GSA), to seek community input on designs, ensure architects reviewing projects have classical architecture expertise, and justify any deviation from preferred styles with detailed cost and aesthetic analyses. The law applies to courthouses, agency headquarters, and National Capital region buildings, excluding infrastructure projects. Annual reports to Congress will track compliance with these architectural standards.

Maddy summaryS 2702 requires K-12 schools receiving federal funds to obtain parental consent before accommodating students' gender identity expressions that differ from their biological sex. It prohibits schools from hiding such information from parents, encouraging students to conceal gender identity concerns, or facilitating referrals for gender transition procedures without consent. Schools must publicly post compliance policies and provide written policies to families, with violations allowing parents to sue for injunctive relief, attorney fees, and compensation for "harm" from gender transition treatments. The bill directly affects school districts, staff, and families of students under 18, mandating parental involvement in decisions about gender identity accommodations.

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide quarterly budget briefings to Congress, prohibits the VA from providing specified pay incentives to senior-level employees, and establishes an office to carry out customer service initiatives of the VA. Protecting Regular Order for Veterans Act of 2025 or the PRO Veterans Act of 2025 (Sec. 1) This section requires the VA to provide quarterly budget briefings to Congress, which must include information on any budget shortfalls the VA may be experiencing. The VA must present its plans to address or mitigate shortfalls during such briefings. Next, the section prohibits the VA from providing certain senior-level employees with a critical skill incentive, which is generally a payment bonus for employees possessing a high-demand skill or skill that is at a shortage. Specifically, the VA may not provide such an incentive to an employee in a Senior Executive Service position or other comparable position in the VA Central Office, regardless of the actual location where the employee performs the functions of the position.  Senior-level employees whose positions are primarily in the VA Central Office but perform some portion of their job function based out of non-Central Office VA facilities are eligible for an incentive for their non-Central Office work. The section also provides that an incentive may only be provided to senior-level employees on an individual basis and upon approval by specified officers (e.g., the Under Secretary for Health). The VA must report to Congress annually regarding senior-level employees who were provided a critical skill incentive. Improving Veterans’ Experience Act of 2025 (Sec. 2) This section establishes the Veterans Experience Office through FY2028 to carry out the key customer experience initiatives of the VA relating to veteran and beneficiary satisfaction with and usage of VA benefits and services. The Government Accountability Office must complete an analysis of and report on the methodology, effectiveness, and implementation of findings and feedback of veterans and beneficiaries used by the VA, including the Veterans Experience Office, to improve customer experience and satisfaction.

Maddy summaryThis resolution commemorates the one-year anniversary of the July 13, 2024, attempted assassination of President Donald J. Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. It condemns the attack and other threats against political officials, honors victims Corey D. Comperatore (who died shielding his family), David Dutch, and James Copenhaver (who were injured), and expresses gratitude to first responders. The resolution also condemns incitement of violence against elected officials and calls for unity against political violence. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or policies but formally states the Senate’s position.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Deputy Elijah Ming, a Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office officer who died in the line of duty on July 26, 2025, while responding to a civil standby call. It expresses the Senate's condolences to his family, pays tribute to his 9 years of service, and calls for government support for his family. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely ceremonial, acknowledging his sacrifice and community contributions.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SRES 359) honors Undersheriff Brandon Gaede, a Phillips County, Kansas law enforcement officer who died in the line of duty on June 27, 2025, while attempting to take a suspect into custody. It expresses the Senate’s respect for his service, offers condolences to his family (including his wife and three children), and pays tribute to his sacrifice. The resolution also calls on all levels of government to support his family. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes his life and death.

Maddy summaryThe Warehouse Worker Protection Act creates new requirements for employers in specific warehouse facilities (defined by industry codes including 493, 423, 424, 454110, and 492110) that use performance quotas. It requires employers to provide written descriptions of quotas and workplace surveillance practices to workers, prohibits quotas that interfere with breaks, safety compliance, or discrimination protections, and gives workers the right to access their performance data. The bill mandates 15-minute paid rest breaks every 4 hours and establishes protections against retaliation for workers who exercise these new rights. Enforcement will be handled by the Department of Labor's new Fairness and Transparency Office and the Federal Trade Commission, with civil penalties for violations. This bill directly affects warehouse workers and employers in the warehousing, distribution, and delivery sectors.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits noncitizens from voting in all District of Columbia elections, including local elections for public office and ballot initiatives. It directly affects noncitizen residents of Washington D.C. who previously could vote under the repealed 2022 law. The bill repeals the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022, restoring the prior rule that limited voting in D.C. elections to U.S. citizens. This change would require noncitizen D.C. residents to obtain citizenship to vote in local elections.

Maddy summaryThis bill reauthorizes funding for state-level maternal mortality review committees, which analyze pregnancy-related deaths to identify preventable causes. It requires the Health and Human Services Secretary to share annual best practices for preventing maternal mortality with hospitals, medical societies, and maternity care groups. The bill increases annual funding for these programs from $58 million to $100 million, extending support through fiscal years 2026-2030. These changes directly affect state health agencies, hospitals, and medical professionals working on maternal health. The focus is on improving death record accuracy and implementing proven prevention strategies.

Maddy summaryThe Fair Billing Act requires healthcare providers with off-campus outpatient departments (such as clinics not on the main hospital campus) to use a separate unique identifier for Medicare billing starting January 1, 2026. Providers must submit an initial certification confirming compliance with federal standards within two years before billing, followed by a required follow-up certification. The federal government will establish a review process - including site visits or audits - to verify adherence to these rules before payments are made for services from these departments. This applies specifically to Medicare billing for off-campus outpatient services.