Maddy summaryThe Postpartum Lifeline Act requires states to provide 12 months of continuous Medicaid and CHIP coverage for pregnant individuals, replacing the previous 60-day postpartum coverage limit. It directly affects low-income pregnant and postpartum individuals enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP, ensuring they maintain health coverage through the first year after pregnancy. The bill repeals the existing provision that restricted coverage to pregnancy-related services for only 60 days and mandates full coverage for all medical needs during the 12-month period. States must comply with this requirement starting no later than one year after the bill's enactment, though they may choose an earlier effective date. This policy change eliminates a major gap in postpartum care access for eligible individuals.
Sponsored bills
Maddy summaryS 2065, the CHECKPOINT Act, establishes a Checkpoint Program Management Office (CPMO) within U.S. Border Patrol to oversee checkpoint operations nationwide. It requires the Border Patrol Chief to create standard operating procedures, mandate regular data collection on apprehensions, seizures, technology use, and checkpoint activities, and provide training to staff on data accuracy. The CPMO must coordinate with other CBP offices, maintain data quality, and submit annual reports to Congress on checkpoint operations and surveillance technology use. The law includes a 5-year sunset provision and specifies no additional funding for implementation.
Maddy summaryThe Keeping Obstetrics Local Act focuses on improving access to obstetric care in rural and underserved communities. It requires states to study costs of maternity services and mandates Medicaid payments for obstetric care at eligible hospitals to be at least 150% of Medicare rates (starting in 2027), with increased federal funding. The bill also requires 12-month continuous coverage for pregnant individuals under Medicaid and CHIP, establishes health homes for coordinated maternal care, and creates special payments for low-volume obstetric hospitals to prevent closures. Additionally, it requires hospitals to provide advance notice of obstetric unit closures and collects detailed data on labor and delivery services, directly affecting rural hospitals, pregnant individuals, and maternal health care providers.
Maddy summaryThe Insurrection Act of 2025 establishes specific conditions under which the President may deploy military forces domestically to address insurrections, rebellions, or widespread violence that overwhelm state and local authorities. It requires the President to consult Congress, issue a proclamation ordering lawbreakers to disperse, and submit a detailed report before deployment, with congressional approval needed within 7 days. The bill specifically protects voting rights by requiring that military deployment to address voting rights violations must comply with the Voting Rights Act of 1965. It also prohibits using National Guard members on training or other duty for domestic deployments. This legislation directly affects the President, Congress, state authorities, and military operations.
Maddy summaryS 2039, the Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act, requires the Secretaries of Agriculture, the Interior, and Homeland Security to conduct a comprehensive wildfire review every four years for 20 years. These reviews must analyze how changes in development and natural environments impact wildfire preparedness, response, and recovery, while also assessing wildfire's public health effects in coordination with the EPA and HHS. The Secretaries must submit detailed reports to Congress annually after enactment, including findings, future challenges, and recommendations for federal action. The reports will specifically evaluate progress toward existing national wildfire strategy goals: resilient landscapes, fire-adapted communities, and safe wildfire response. This creates a regular, science-based federal process to adapt wildfire management to evolving risks and priorities.
Maddy summaryThe My Body, My Data Act of 2025 requires companies and services handling personal reproductive or sexual health information - such as health apps, clinics, or digital platforms - to only collect, retain, or share this data when strictly necessary for a service a person has requested. It gives individuals the right to access, correct, or delete their data easily (within 15 days, without fees), and mandates clear privacy policies explaining how data is used. The bill also prohibits companies from retaliating against people who exercise these rights, such as by charging higher prices or denying services. Enforcement will be handled by the Federal Trade Commission, with individuals able to sue for violations and seek penalties of up to $1,000 per violation per day.
Maddy summaryS 2035, the "Protect IVF Act," establishes federal rights to access and provide fertility treatment, including IVF, under widely accepted medical standards defined by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. It directly affects patients seeking fertility care, health care providers offering IVF services, health insurance issuers covering such care, and manufacturers of fertility-related drugs or devices. The bill preempts state laws that restrict IVF access in ways inconsistent with medical standards - such as mandating unnecessary procedures, limiting telemedicine, or imposing discriminatory barriers - and allows federal court enforcement against violating state actions. This focuses on protecting existing access rather than creating new benefits or altering insurance coverage requirements.
Maddy summaryThe Wildfire Coordination Act (S 2038) establishes a permanent federal advisory Board to improve how wildfire research is used in practice. The Board, composed of federal agency leaders and 18 non-federal experts (including state/local/Tribal representatives and fire departments), will coordinate wildfire research across agencies, translate findings into operational tools, and share best practices through online portals and workshops. It requires a congressional report within two years detailing progress, barriers, and future research priorities. The bill directly affects federal wildfire management agencies, researchers, and fire departments by creating a structured process to connect science with on-the-ground wildfire operations.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires federal agencies to clarify how they treat special districts (like water, fire, or sanitation districts with budget autonomy) as eligible recipients for federal grants and funding. Within 180 days of enactment, the OMB Director must issue guidance defining this eligibility, and agencies must implement the guidance within one year. Special districts directly affected include those created by state law to perform specific governmental functions separately from general local governments. The bill mandates agencies to align their policies with this guidance and report on implementation to Congress within two years.
Maddy summaryThis bill raises the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour, effective January 1 of the first year after enactment. It then automatically adjusts the minimum wage annually on January 1 based on the previous year's inflation rate (using the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners), rounding to the nearest $0.05. The policy directly affects most hourly workers covered under the Fair Labor Standards Act, including those in retail, hospitality, and other service sectors. The changes take effect on the first January 1 following the bill's enactment date.