Sen. Jeanne Shaheen

Maddy summaryThe SECURE Minerals Act of 2026 establishes a new Strategic Resilience Reserve Corporation to secure U.S. supply chains for critical minerals and materials essential to technology, defense, and energy sectors. The Reserve will finance domestic and partner country production, acquire critical minerals for strategic stockpiling, and develop market data to support responsible production practices. With $2.5 billion in initial funding, the Reserve aims to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign sources, particularly China, by developing alternative supply chains and ensuring production rates meet specific targets. The legislation includes provisions for transparency, oversight, and annual reporting to Congress, with the Reserve prioritizing domestic projects, recycling, and repurposing of critical minerals.

Maddy summaryS 3651, the Special Operator Protection Act of 2026, protects special operations personnel and their immediate family members by making it a federal crime to publicly share their restricted personal information with the intent to threaten violence. The bill defines "covered persons" as special operations military members, certain Department of Defense employees conducting sensitive activities, and federal law enforcement officers attached to special operations. It prohibits sharing specific details like home addresses, phone numbers, biometric data, or photos linked to their employment, if done to threaten or facilitate violence against them or their family. Violators face up to 5 years in prison for the basic offense, or life imprisonment if death or serious injury results. This law directly affects special operations personnel, their families, and anyone sharing their personal information with threatening intent.

Maddy summarySJRES 84 is a joint resolution seeking to block a rule issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) under the Affordable Care Act. The rule, published in the Federal Register on June 25, 2025, aimed to improve affordability and integrity in health insurance marketplaces. If approved, this resolution would invalidate the rule under a federal disapproval process, preventing its implementation. This directly affects how health insurance plans are structured and priced for consumers using ACA marketplaces.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases base pay for Federal correctional officers by 35% above their current General Schedule or law enforcement officer rates, replacing their existing base pay for all compensation purposes. It directly affects Bureau of Prisons correctional officers whose duties involve inmate custody, control, or routine direct contact in custodial settings, including certain supervisory roles. The pay increase is capped at the rate for Executive Schedule Level V (for officers) or Level IV (for Federal Wage System employees), and expires after five years unless the Department of Justice Inspector General certifies progress in reducing non-custodial staff "augmentation" and excessive overtime. The law requires a review 180 days before expiration to assess staffing changes and impacts on recruitment, retention, and safety.

Maddy summaryThis bill, S 3624 (NATO UP Act), restricts U.S. government spending to prevent unilateral military actions against NATO allies' territories. It prohibits using Defense Department funds for blocking, occupying, annexing, or controlling a NATO ally's sovereign territory - except with that ally's consent or North Atlantic Council authorization. Similarly, State Department funds cannot support plans for such actions without authorization. The bill explicitly allows U.S. defense against armed attacks or imminent threats. It directly affects Pentagon and State Department budgeting and planning for military operations involving NATO members.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to change how cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) affect Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) eligibility. It revises the date when COLAs stop counting toward income from July 1 to January 1, potentially increasing SNAP benefits earlier for some recipients. The bill also adds a new exclusion for specific Social Security supplementary payments under Section 1616(a) of the Social Security Act. These changes take effect October 1, 2027, directly impacting SNAP recipients whose income calculations include Social Security benefits.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) to partner with the National Academies to assess PFAS health effects and create clinical recommendations within two years of enactment. It mandates that this assessment include input from PFAS-exposed communities and be updated every five years. The ATSDR must then issue and publicly post updated clinical guidance for healthcare providers on treating PFAS-related health effects within five years, with subsequent updates every five years. This directly affects individuals exposed to PFAS chemicals (found in water, food, and consumer products) and healthcare providers treating them.

Maddy summaryThis resolution commemorates the fifth anniversary of the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack and honors the U.S. Capitol Police, Metropolitan Police Department, and Capitol staff (including custodial, janitorial, and maintenance personnel) who protected the building during the assault. It recognizes their bravery in defending Congress during the attack, which injured over 100 officers and contributed to five officer deaths, and acknowledges their ongoing essential work in maintaining Capitol operations. The resolution expresses Senate gratitude for their service and reaffirms commitment to protecting democratic processes. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the use of federal funds to compensate individuals prosecuted for the January 6 Capitol attack, including those later pardoned. It bans using funds from the Judgment Fund, victim compensation programs, or creating new compensation funds for these individuals. Additionally, it prevents refunds of court-ordered restitution, fines, or special assessments paid by convicted rioters, directing any such funds to the Architect of the Capitol instead. The law directly affects people convicted (or pardoned) for involvement in the January 6 attack.

Maddy summaryS 3581, the "No Settlements for January 6 Law Enforcement Assaulters Act," prohibits using federal funds (including the Judgment Fund) to settle claims by individuals convicted of assaulting law enforcement during the January 6, 2021, Capitol breach. It directly affects those convicted under federal or D.C. law for assaulting officers during the Capitol events, banning settlements for claims related to harm suffered during the events or prosecution for those acts. The bill's key mechanism blocks all federal financial obligations for such settlements, regardless of the claim's basis. This is a substantive policy change affecting legal settlements for specific convicted individuals, not a procedural measure.