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in committee · Montana · Senate Mar 19, 2026

S 1677: Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act

This bill (S 1677, Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act) requires health insurance plans to cover medically necessary treatments for congenital anomalies or birth defects affecting the eyes, ears, teeth, mouth, or jaw. It mandates coverage for reconstructive services, dental/orthodontic care, and related treatments during the course of medical treatment, while excluding purely cosmetic procedures not medically necessary. Plans may apply cost-sharing requirements similar to those for other medical services but must provide notice about these coverage requirements to participants by January 1, 2026. The bill also directs a study on provider network adequacy and cost impacts related to these coverage requirements, to be completed by December 2027.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for medically necessary treatments of congenital anomalies, expanding access to essential health services without restricting benefits.95% confidence
Tammy Baldwin (D) · 53 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · House Mar 19, 2026

HR 1799: Financial Reporting Threshold Modernization Act

HR 1799, the Financial Reporting Threshold Modernization Act, raises reporting thresholds for financial institutions handling large cash transactions. It increases the threshold for currency transaction reports from $10,000 to $30,000 and adjusts suspicious activity report thresholds from $5,000/$2,000 to $10,000/$3,000. The bill requires automatic updates to these thresholds every five years using the Consumer Price Index to account for inflation. This directly affects banks, money services businesses, and other entities that must file these reports under U.S. financial regulations.
Barry Loudermilk (R) · 20 co-sponsors
passed · Montana · House Mar 19, 2026

HR 556: Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act

HR 556, the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act, prevents federal agencies from banning lead ammunition or tackle on public lands and waters managed for hunting or fishing. It directly affects hunters and anglers using federal lands (like national wildlife refuges, public forests, and BLM lands) by blocking nationwide restrictions on lead products. The bill allows limited exceptions only for specific locations where wildlife decline is directly linked to lead use, and the restriction must align with state law or get approval from the state wildlife agency. This changes how federal land managers can regulate lead, requiring state coordination for any local restrictions.
Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks federal bans on lead ammunition/tackle, preventing pollution control measures that would reduce lead contamination in ecosystems, thus weakening environmental protections.95% confidence
Robert J. Wittman (R) · 83 co-sponsors
passed · Montana · Senate Mar 18, 2026

SRES 650: A resolution recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in the United States.

S. Res. 650 is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes the heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in the United States. The resolution highlights their achievements in military service, business ownership, healthcare, science, arts, and civil rights advocacy through specific examples of individual women. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of their historical and ongoing contributions to American society.
Lisa Murkowski (R) · 39 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · Senate Mar 18, 2026

S 4135: FLAP Reauthorization Act

This bill reauthorizes funding for the Federal Lands Access Program, which provides financial assistance to build and maintain roads connecting communities to federal lands like national parks and forests. It directly affects state and local governments, transportation agencies, and communities that rely on these roads for access to public lands. The legislation appropriates specific amounts from the Highway Trust Fund for each fiscal year from 2027 through 2031, with funding increasing slightly each year. The program supports infrastructure projects that improve transportation routes to federal lands, facilitating recreation, tourism, and emergency access.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill reauthorizes and increases funding for Federal Lands Access Program, directly strengthening budget allocation for public infrastructure and transportation services.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill reauthorizes and funds Federal Lands Access Program for building and maintaining roads connecting communities to federal lands, directly advancing transportation infrastructure.95% confidence
Jeff Merkley (D) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · Senate Mar 18, 2026

S 4134: Stop Insider Trading Act

This bill, titled the Stop Insider Trading Act, would restrict Members of Congress and their spouses and dependents from purchasing stocks in publicly traded companies. It requires these individuals to provide advance public notice at least seven days before selling any covered investments, with the notice filed with the Clerk of the House or Secretary of the Senate. The law includes exceptions for certain occupational transactions and reinvested dividends, and establishes penalties including fees and mandatory sales for violations.
Pete Ricketts (R) · 15 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · Senate Mar 18, 2026

S 2309: Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act

This bill requires VA-employed physicians or nurse practitioners to sign a veteran's death certificate within 48 hours of learning of their death (for natural causes), addressing delays that have lasted up to eight weeks. It directly affects veterans' families and survivors who face blocked burial arrangements and delayed access to benefits due to these certification delays. The bill also mandates annual VA reports to Congress on compliance, including the percentage of timely certifications and reasons for delays. Key provisions focus on setting a clear 48-hour deadline for VA providers and creating transparency through mandatory reporting. It does not override state medical certification laws or require VA staff to violate their licensing requirements.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires VA medical staff to timely certify veteran deaths, improving access to healthcare-related benefits and reducing administrative delays in veteran care.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAddresses delays in death certificate processing for veterans, ensuring timely burial and benefits access for families, directly improving veteran service delivery.95% confidence
John Boozman (R) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · Senate Mar 18, 2026

S 1868: Critical Access for Veterans Care Act

The Critical Access for Veterans Care Act expands veterans' access to critical access hospitals and affiliated rural health clinics by allowing care for veterans living within 35 miles of these facilities without requiring prior authorization or referrals. It establishes that these facilities will be paid at Medicare rates (instead of standard service-based rates) for veteran care, and mandates that claims be processed and paid within 60 days. The bill also requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to submit a report to Congress within one year detailing implementation, claim processing times, and user experience related to this expanded access. This directly affects veterans in rural areas seeking timely healthcare near their homes.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands veteran access to rural clinics without referrals, mandates Medicare-rate payments, and ensures 60-day claim processing, directly improving healthcare access and funding for veterans.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands veterans' access to critical care hospitals without prior authorization, mandates Medicare-rate payments, and ensures 60-day claim processing, directly improving healthcare access and services.95% confidence
Kevin Cramer (R) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · Senate Mar 18, 2026

S 410: Love Lives On Act of 2025

The Love Lives On Act of 2025 modifies veterans' and military survivors' benefit rules to prevent remarriage from automatically ending eligibility. It directly affects surviving spouses of veterans or military members who remarried, ensuring they retain access to key benefits. Key provisions include: (1) preventing termination of veterans' dependency compensation (under 38 U.S.C. §1311/1562) due to remarriage; (2) stopping termination of military Survivor Benefit Plan annuities solely for remarriage, with specific rules for those who remarried before age 55; and (3) expanding TRICARE coverage to include remarried widows/widowers whose subsequent marriage ended (via death, divorce, or annulment). These changes restore or maintain benefits that were previously lost upon remarriage.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransPrevents termination of veterans' benefits for surviving spouses upon remarriage, protecting existing entitlements under 38 U.S.C. §1311/156295% confidence
Jerry Moran (R) · 61 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · Senate Mar 18, 2026

S 342: Purple Heart Veterans Education Act of 2025

This bill allows Purple Heart veterans who served after September 11, 2001, to transfer unused Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits to family members. Specifically, veterans can transfer up to 36 months of benefits to eligible dependents (like spouses or children) without affecting their own remaining benefits. It sets rules for when dependents can use transferred benefits - children must complete high school or turn 18 first, and benefits expire by age 26 unless used for caregiving or due to school closures. The bill also ensures transferred benefits aren’t treated as marital property and includes special provisions for caregivers of injured veterans or emergency school closures.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands educational access for veterans' dependents by enabling transfer of GI Bill benefits, directly advancing higher education access without restrictions.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill expands education benefits by allowing Purple Heart veterans to transfer unused GI Bill benefits to family members, directly strengthening veteran support and program access.95% confidence
Patty Murray (D) · 13 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · Senate Mar 17, 2026

SRES 645: A resolution recognizing 2026 as the "International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists".

This resolution formally recognizes 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, acknowledging the ecological and economic importance of these lands to the United States. The bill highlights that rangelands cover a significant portion of U.S. territory and support domestic production of food, fiber, and energy while providing critical ecosystem services like carbon storage and wildfire risk reduction. It encourages federal agencies, universities, and organizations to engage in education, research, and outreach activities related to sustainable rangeland management during the designated year. The measure does not create new laws or funding but serves to raise awareness and promote collaboration among stakeholders involved in rangeland stewardship.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill recognizes rangelands for supporting domestic energy production and ecosystem services like carbon storage, indicating positive stance on energy infrastructure.65% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill recognizes ecological importance of rangelands, highlighting carbon storage and wildfire risk reduction as ecosystem services, promoting conservation awareness.85% confidence
Cynthia M. Lummis (R) · 13 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · Senate Mar 17, 2026

S 4117: Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2026

This bill would allow federal law enforcement officers, including retired officers, to purchase firearms that have been retired from federal service. It requires the General Services Administrator to create a program where officers can buy these surplus weapons within six months of retirement, provided they are in good standing with their agency. The firearms would be sold at salvage value, which reflects their age and condition, and the program must be established within one year of the bill's enactment. The legislation defines eligible officers and firearms using existing legal definitions while excluding certain machineguns that were not lawfully possessed before specific federal restrictions took effect.
John Cornyn (R) · 12 co-sponsors
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