Sen. Roger Marshall

Maddy summaryThis bill amends federal gun law to clarify what constitutes a "State of residence" for gun purchasers traveling across state lines. It defines "State of residence" to include a person's actual home state, a military member's duty station state (or commute home), or a mailbox state for those without a physical residence. The bill requires background checks to include either a physical address or a mailbox address on transfer forms. This directly affects gun buyers traveling between states, particularly military personnel and individuals without fixed homes, by allowing them to use their "state of residence" address for background checks instead of the state they're visiting. The change modifies how federal background checks verify a purchaser's residence.

Maddy summaryThe Space National Guard Establishment Act of 2025 creates a Space National Guard as a reserve component of the Space Force, composed exclusively of existing units from seven states: Alaska, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, New York, and Ohio. It transfers specific Air National Guard units (like the 213th Space Warning Squadron in Alaska and the 137th Space Warning Squadron in Colorado) to the new Space National Guard without adding new personnel or facilities. The bill mandates that the Space National Guard must operate within existing military infrastructure, prohibiting new construction or modifications to accommodate it. It also amends military law to formally define the Space National Guard and its role within the Space Force structure.

Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act of 2025 This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from transmitting certain information to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) utilized by licensed importers or dealers of firearms. Specifically, the bill prohibits the VA from transmitting personally identifying information of a veteran or a beneficiary to the NICS solely on the basis that such veteran or beneficiary has an appointed fiduciary to manage their benefits, unless there is an order or finding of a judicial authority that such veteran or beneficiary is a danger to themselves or others.

Maddy summaryThe Patients Before Middlemen Act (S 882) improves pharmacy access for Medicare beneficiaries by requiring prescription drug plans to allow any pharmacy meeting standard contract terms to join their networks. It establishes "essential retail pharmacies" in medically underserved areas or regions with limited pharmacy access (such as rural areas with no other pharmacies within 10 miles), and creates standards for reasonable and relevant contract terms between drug plans and pharmacies. The bill also increases transparency requirements for pharmacy benefit managers, mandating detailed annual reports on drug costs, rebates, and pricing practices, with many provisions taking effect for plan years beginning January 1, 2028.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 884) requires the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to provide firearm buyers with denial reasons and appeal rights if a background check (NICS) blocks a transfer. It mandates that ATF must make a decision on transfer applications within 3 business days, automatically approving the transfer if they miss the deadline. Buyers who successfully appeal a denial can receive reimbursement for reasonable attorney fees. The bill also requires reports on unresolved background checks and a formal agreement between ATF and the FBI to improve NICS processing. (Based on Sections 2, 3, and 4 of the bill text.)

Maddy summaryThe EPIC Act of 2025 extends the required time period for negotiating drug prices under the federal program for biologic drugs. It changes the rule so that biologic drug manufacturers must wait at least 11 years after FDA approval before their drug can be included in price negotiations, starting with the 2028 initial price applicability year. This specifically affects biologic drug manufacturers, as the change applies only to biologics (not small-molecule drugs, which already have different rules). The bill modifies Section 1192(e)(1)(A)(ii) of the Social Security Act to implement this longer waiting period. This is a concrete policy change to the timing of drug price negotiations, not a new program or broader policy shift.

Maddy summaryThe ACRE Act of 2025 excludes interest income from certain rural and agricultural loans from taxable income for specific lenders. It directly affects qualified lenders (like banks, farm credit institutions, and insurance companies) and borrowers securing loans for rural property, including single-family homes in rural areas or agricultural land. Key provisions allow lenders to not count interest on qualifying loans as taxable income, provided the loans are secured by eligible rural/agricultural property, don’t exceed $750,000 for single-family homes, and avoid "foreign adversary entities" (like China, Russia, or Iran). The bill also requires a Treasury report on the policy’s impact after five years.

Maddy summaryThe Faster Labor Contracts Act requires employers and newly certified unions to begin negotiating an initial collective bargaining agreement within 10 days of a written request. If no agreement is reached within 90 days, the parties may request mediation from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, which must act within 30 days. If mediation fails, the dispute moves to a binding arbitration panel whose decision - based on factors like employer finances, business type, and industry wages - remains enforceable for two years. This law directly affects employees represented by newly certified unions and their employers by reducing delays in securing first contracts, which historically averaged 465 days.

Maddy summaryThis bill imposes U.S. sanctions on foreign individuals and entities involved in organ harvesting within China, as stated in its policy to address "state-sponsored organ harvesting" linked to Falun Gong persecution. Key mechanisms include requiring the President to create and update a list of sanctioned persons within 180 days, blocking their U.S. property, banning visas, and revoking existing visas for listed individuals. Exceptions cover humanitarian aid (e.g., food, medicine) and national security activities. It also mandates a report within one year on China’s organ transplant practices, including whether Falun Gong persecution constitutes an atrocity under existing law. The sanctions authority expires after five years.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the VA Secretary to create rules so veterans can get a physical copy of Form 10-3452 (used for travel expense reimbursement claims) by mail or at any VA medical facility. It directly affects veterans who need to submit this form to claim reimbursement for travel costs related to healthcare. The key provision mandates that VA facilities must accept and process these physical forms submitted in person or by mail, ensuring veterans have accessible options beyond digital methods. This changes how veterans interact with the VA for this specific reimbursement process.