Sen. Elissa Slotkin

Maddy summaryThis bill reauthorizes two existing federal diabetes programs through 2027. It provides $160 million annually for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 for the Special Diabetes Program for Type I Diabetes (serving people with Type I diabetes) and the Special Diabetes Program for Indians (serving Native American communities through Indian Health Services). A final $40 million is allocated for October-December 2027 for both programs, with all funds remaining available until expended. The bill extends current funding levels without changing program eligibility or structure.

Maddy summaryThe Future of Defense Manufacturing Act of 2025 restricts the Department of Defense from using additive manufacturing machines from China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia for most purposes, with exceptions for testing and national security waivers. It establishes dual-use manufacturing hubs to coordinate public-private partnerships and sets specific targets for using additive manufacturing to produce 1 million parts by 2027, including parts for unmanned aerial systems and components for military systems with diminishing manufacturing sources. The bill also requires the Department to update policies and guidance for advanced manufacturing, including cybersecurity standards, quality assurance protocols, and training programs. These provisions aim to strengthen domestic manufacturing capabilities and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers for critical defense technologies.

Maddy summaryS 2212, the VISIBLE Act, requires immigration enforcement officers to visibly display their agency name and either their last name or unique badge number during all public-facing immigration enforcement activities in the United States. This applies to officers from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and other authorized personnel during actions like stops, arrests, raids, or warrant service. The bill mandates that this identification be clearly legible from 25 feet away on outermost clothing, prohibits non-medical face coverings that obscure it (except in covert operations or hazardous conditions), and requires annual reports to Congress on compliance and disciplinary actions. It aims to increase transparency during immigration enforcement interactions where the public may be present.

Maddy summaryS 278, the Kids Off Social Media Act, prohibits social media platforms from allowing children under 13 to create or maintain accounts and requires platforms to delete accounts of children under 13. It also bans the use of personalized recommendation systems for children under 13 and teens aged 13-16, with limited exceptions for basic device information. The bill requires schools receiving certain broadband subsidies to certify they prevent student access to social media on school devices through technology protection measures. Platforms would face enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission for violations, and the bill excludes certain educational platforms from the definition of "social media platform" to allow for educational use. The bill would take effect one year after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the time for same-sex couples legally married before September 16, 2013, to file for tax refunds they missed because they filed separately instead of jointly. It applies to couples who filed individual returns for tax years ending before that date but could have filed joint returns if same-sex marriage recognition had been in effect. The bill extends the deadline for claiming refunds on those returns until the standard tax filing deadline for the year the bill becomes law. It specifically covers changes to marital status under tax law and does not affect other tax filings or claims.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the Internal Revenue Code to replace gendered terms like "husband and wife" with neutral language such as "married couple" or "spouse" across 31 tax code sections. It directly affects all married taxpayers filing federal income taxes, as it modernizes terminology in provisions covering joint returns, deductions, estate taxes, and other tax filings. The key mechanism is a comprehensive linguistic revision - amending phrases like "his spouse" to "the individual's spouse" - to ensure the tax code reflects all married couples equally without specifying gender. This is a procedural update to language only, with no changes to tax rates, benefits, or eligibility.

Maddy summaryThe Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians Restoration Act of 2025 grants federal recognition to the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians of Michigan, a tribe that has sought official recognition since filing a petition in 2000. This recognition makes the tribe eligible for all federal services and benefits - including healthcare, education, housing, and social programs - without requiring a reservation or proximity to one, covering members in Newaygo, Oceana, Kent, Muskegon, and Ottawa counties. The bill requires the tribe to submit a membership list within 18 months and authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire land in specified counties for the tribe, which can be designated as reservation land. It also reaffirms the tribe’s existing rights and claims that were previously denied under federal law.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Higher Education Act to allow Head Start and Early Head Start programs to hire college students through federal work-study programs. It directly affects Head Start/EHS agencies and college students participating in work-study. Key provisions require agencies to ensure student employees comply with program standards, prohibit students from being left alone with children (requiring regular staff supervision), and clarify that student workers do not count toward staff-to-child ratios. The changes integrate student employment into existing early childhood programs without altering funding or eligibility.

Maddy summarySRES 296 is a Senate resolution condemning antisemitism and recent antisemitic attacks, specifically referencing the May 21, 2025, murders of Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky at a Washington, DC, event and the June 1, 2025, Boulder, Colorado, Molotov cocktail attack. It cites data showing a record 9,354 antisemitic incidents in 2024 (a 63% rise in hate crimes since 2022) and notes Jewish Americans face disproportionate harm, including 68% of religious hate crimes despite being 2.4% of the U.S. population. The resolution does not create new laws but formally expresses the Senate’s condemnation, mourns the victims, and encourages society to combat antisemitism and support Jewish communities. It also recognizes the importance of existing federal resources, like the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, for community safety.

Maddy summaryThe Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025 (S 2150) prohibits state laws that impose unnecessary restrictions on abortion access before fetal viability. It directly affects patients seeking abortion care and health care providers (including clinics, hospitals, and medical professionals), banning requirements like mandatory in-person visits, location-based travel barriers, or restrictions on telemedicine that don’t apply to comparable medical procedures. The bill overrides conflicting state laws, requires courts to consider factors like cost and travel burden when evaluating restrictions, and establishes federal enforcement through lawsuits to stop violations. It focuses on ensuring access to abortion services without burdens that hinder care, while allowing post-viability abortions only when necessary to protect a patient’s life or health.