Sen. Elissa Slotkin

Maddy summaryS 3267, the ASAP Act, would require Medicare to cover early detection screening tests for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias starting January 1, 2028. The bill defines these tests as FDA-cleared or approved blood, genomic, or imaging-based screenings for pre-symptomatic or early-stage detection. It directly affects Medicare beneficiaries aged 65+ who may be at risk for Alzheimer's, ensuring coverage for these specific tests once approved. The key provision adds these screenings to Medicare's payment system under Section 1833(h)(1)(A) of the Social Security Act.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals sections 10101 through 10108 of the 2025 Farm Bill (Public Law 119-21) and restores the previous law that existed before those sections were enacted. It directly affects food security programs for American families and farmers by reverting to the prior provisions of the Farm Bill. The key mechanism is a simple repeal and restoration of pre-existing law, without creating new programs or altering current funding structures.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends and expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), which helps employers hire from targeted groups like veterans, long-term welfare recipients, and individuals in high-unemployment areas. It extends the program through 2030 (from 2025), increases the credit rate to 50% for certain new hires (up from 40%), adds automatic annual inflation adjustments to key dollar amounts, and expands eligibility to include military spouses and people receiving SNAP benefits without an age limit. Employers hiring from these groups will see higher tax credits for qualifying wages, with new rules specifically for agricultural workers, summer youth employees, and veterans. The changes apply to workers hired after December 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 3203) requires the U.S. Army Secretary to submit a report by January 15, 2026, to Congress identifying potential locations for expanding Arctic training exercises. The report must specify sites for conducting cold-weather military courses and analyze challenges of operating in extreme cold conditions. It does not create new programs or funding but mandates a study to improve military readiness in Arctic environments. The bill directly affects Army training planning and congressional oversight, with no direct impact on the public or new policy changes.

Maddy summaryThe Background Check Expansion Act requires most private firearm transfers between unlicensed individuals to go through a licensed dealer, who must conduct a background check as if the dealer were selling the firearm. Exceptions include transfers between close family members (like parents and children), law enforcement, temporary safety-related transfers (e.g., preventing domestic violence), and transfers for hunting or target shooting with specific safeguards. Licensed dealers must provide a notice about the background check requirement and have the buyer sign a certification form. The bill does not create a national gun registry and preserves states' authority to enact stricter firearm laws. It takes effect 180 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SRES 494) is a commemorative Senate measure observing the 50th anniversary of the November 10, 1975, sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald in Lake Superior, which resulted in the loss of all 29 crew members. It formally recognizes the tragedy, honors the deceased crew and their families, and acknowledges the storm that caused the disaster - the "storm of the century" with 100 mph winds and 50-foot waves. The resolution also highlights the ship's historical significance as a record-breaking freighter and its cultural legacy through Gordon Lightfoot's song, while reaffirming support for Great Lakes shipping safety. As a symbolic gesture, it does not enact new policies or affect any specific groups directly.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Secretary of Defense to organize unclassified, simulated crisis exercises involving the Department of Defense, economic-focused agencies (like Treasury and Commerce), and the private sector. It directs these exercises to specifically assess how Defense decisions impact the economy during crises and evaluate economic tools the government can use to support military operations. The Secretary must report to Congress by December 2025 on current and planned efforts to include these economic partners in such exercises. The bill directly affects interagency coordination between Defense and economic agencies to improve crisis response planning.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 3164) requires the Secretary of Defense to provide Congress with a detailed briefing by March 1, 2026, on increasing domestic purchases of strategic and critical materials. The briefing must identify 10 materials from the National Defense Stockpile that could be sourced more from U.S. suppliers to reduce supply chain risks, recommend specific procurement amounts for the next three years, and share target percentages publicly. It directly affects the Department of Defense (which must prepare the briefing) and Congress (which receives it). The bill focuses on reporting requirements to inform decisions about domestic supply chains, not on mandating new purchases or altering existing procurement rules.

Maddy summaryThis bill gives Congress the power to end military deployments for domestic law enforcement by requiring a specific joint resolution of disapproval with precise details about location, duration, and legal authority. It amends existing law to explicitly allow Congress to terminate exceptions to the Posse Comitatus Act (which restricts military involvement in civilian policing) and National Guard activations under Section 12406. The bill includes $900 million for state/local law enforcement in fiscal year 2026 - split between community violence prevention, emergency aid, and hiring officers - to support the shift away from federal military involvement. It directly affects federal military operations, state/local governments, and Congress's ability to override executive decisions on troop deployments.

Maddy summaryS 3162 requires the Secretary of Defense to create a two-year pilot program testing wastewater surveillance systems at four or more military installations. The program must establish separate systems to monitor use of certain controlled drugs (like opioids or stimulants) and track infectious diseases among service members. It mandates a uniform data system across the Department of Defense and requires a report to Congress after the pilot detailing findings, recommendations, and an assessment of how the system improves health and readiness. This affects military installations and personnel by using existing resources to gather health data through wastewater analysis, without changing current drug laws or adding new funding.