Sen. Tim Sheehy

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits noncitizens from voting in all District of Columbia elections, including local elections for public office and ballot initiatives. It directly affects noncitizen residents of Washington D.C. who previously could vote under the repealed 2022 law. The bill repeals the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022, restoring the prior rule that limited voting in D.C. elections to U.S. citizens. This change would require noncitizen D.C. residents to obtain citizenship to vote in local elections.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 2566) amends the Forest Legacy Program to allow states to authorize qualified conservation organizations to acquire, hold, and manage forestland conservation easements. It defines "qualified organization" as groups meeting IRS conservation criteria, holding Land Trust Accreditation Commission accreditation, and having no related legal issues. States must request authorization from the Secretary of Agriculture, and these organizations must demonstrate the ability to monitor and enforce conservation agreements. If an organization fails to meet requirements or modifies easements improperly, the land reverts to the state or another approved group. The change directly affects states administering the program and conservation nonprofits seeking to manage forestland protections.

Veterans' Assuring Critical Care Expansions to Support Servicemembers (ACCESS) Act of 2025 This bill addresses the administration of the Veterans Community Care Program (VCCP) and other Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care matters. Among other provisions regarding the VCCP, the bill establishes in statute access standards that determine when a veteran is eligible to receive non-VA care through the VCCP, requires the VA to notify veterans regarding their eligibility for care within two business days after the VA is aware the veteran is seeking care, and extends the deadline for the submittal of claims under the VCCP by health care entities and providers. The VA must address its mental health treatment programs by establishing a standardized screening process to determine whether a veteran satisfies criteria for priority or routine admission to a mental health residential rehabilitation treatment program or a program for residential care for mental health and substance abuse disorders, tracking the performance of medical facilities and Veterans Integrated Service Networks in meeting the requirements for mental health treatment screenings and timely admission to treatment programs under such screenings, and establishing an appeal process for when a veteran is denied admission to a covered treatment program or is accepted into a program but not offered bed placement in a timely manner. Additionally, the VA must establish an online self-service module for veterans to request and manage appointments, track referrals, and appeal and track decisions related to requests for care.

Protecting Air Ambulance Services for Americans Act of 2025 This bill authorizes payment changes under Medicare for air ambulance services based on certain collected data and requires additional reporting from providers of these services. Current law requires providers of air ambulance services to report certain information regarding general costs and utilization to the Department of Health and Human Services; private health insurers are also required to report information relating to coverage of these services. The bill authorizes the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to revise payment rates under Medicare for air ambulance services based on this data, and it requires providers of air ambulance services to specifically report information relating to costs and utilization under Medicare. The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to report on the data that is collected under current law requirements and to recommend changes to Medicare payment rates accordingly.

Maddy summaryThe Rural Small Business Resilience Act (S 1703) requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to ensure rural individuals affected by federally declared disasters have full access to disaster aid. It directs the SBA’s disaster recovery office to implement targeted outreach and marketing materials within one year of the law’s passage, specifically for those in rural areas as defined by the Small Business Act. This bill directly affects small business owners and residents in rural communities who qualify for disaster assistance under Section 7(b) of the Small Business Act. The key change is mandating proactive, accessible communication to overcome barriers rural residents face in accessing existing disaster relief programs.

Maddy summaryS 2428, the STUDENT Act, amends the federal charter of the National Education Association (NEA) to restrict its political activities and membership practices. It requires NEA members (public school teachers) to explicitly consent to dues payments (banning payroll deductions), prohibits the NEA from engaging in political lobbying or supporting candidates, and bans advocacy of specific concepts like critical race theory or antisemitic beliefs. The bill also mandates annual reporting to Congress and prohibits strikes by NEA-affiliated staff in public schools. These provisions directly affect the NEA’s operations and its members’ financial and political engagement.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study wildfire insurance coverage in the United States. The study will examine wildfire risk trends, changes in insurance rates and availability over the past decade, state regulatory responses to coverage challenges, and challenges insurers face in pricing wildfire risk. It will specifically analyze how coverage affects homeowners and businesses in high-risk areas, including affordability and access to policies. The GAO must submit its findings to Congress within one year of the bill's enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends tax deferral for company stock sold to employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) and fixes a rule that previously caused small businesses to lose government benefits after 49% ownership transferred to an ESOP. It creates a new Treasury Department office to provide education and technical assistance for companies adopting ESOPs, and establishes a Labor Department Advocate for Employee Ownership to coordinate federal efforts and promote employee ownership. These changes directly affect S corporations considering ESOPs, current ESOP-owned businesses, and small businesses seeking to maintain eligibility for government programs. The bill focuses on removing barriers to employee ownership through concrete tax, eligibility, and support mechanisms.

Maddy summaryThe ARMOR Act of 2025 establishes a pilot program for the U.S. Army to deploy small nuclear reactors (capable of generating up to 300 megawatts) at military installations by December 2030, providing reliable power to critical infrastructure. It allows for 50-year contracts for energy from these reactors, permits connecting to the commercial grid to sell excess power, and prioritizes licensing for these reactors. The program directly affects Army installations (with potential expansion to other military branches) and aims to enhance energy resilience for defense facilities. Key provisions include requiring reactors to be compatible with military needs and AI infrastructure, and setting a 2035 deadline for program completion.

Maddy summaryS 2366, the SAFE Cities Act, defines an "anarchist jurisdiction" as a state or local government that fails to take reasonable steps to stop violence or property destruction. The bill requires the Attorney General to publish and update a list of such jurisdictions within 14 days of enactment and every 180 days thereafter, considering factors like policies restricting police intervention or refusing federal law enforcement assistance. It directs the Office of Management and Budget to issue guidance urging federal agencies to restrict or disfavor anarchist jurisdictions in federal grant programs where legally permitted. The bill directly affects states and local governments identified under this definition by potentially limiting their access to federal funding.