Sen. Mark R. Warner

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits Medicare from paying for orthotics and prosthetics delivered via "drop shipment" (direct shipping to patients without proper training from a qualified provider) starting after its enactment. It expands the list of healthcare professionals who can order these devices to include physical therapists, occupational therapists, orthotists, and prosthetists. The bill also ensures Medicare beneficiaries can get covered replacements for custom-fitted orthotics and custom-fabricated orthotic devices. These changes aim to improve patient safety and access to appropriate care by requiring in-person training and clarifying coverage rules. The Secretary of Health and Human Services must issue implementing regulations within one year of the bill's enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new tax credit for businesses capturing methane from mining operations. It directly affects mining companies that install methane capture equipment at facilities meeting specific requirements, including capturing at least 2,500 metric tons of CO2e methane annually. The credit replaces the existing carbon capture tax credit under Section 45Q, paying per metric ton of captured methane instead of carbon dioxide, and applies to methane captured after December 31, 2024. Key provisions require methane to be used for energy (like heating or power) or injected into compliant pipelines without significant release, with equipment construction starting before January 1, 2036.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the minting of commemorative coins for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games and the 2034 Salt Lake City Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. It specifies four coin types ($5 gold, $1 silver, half-dollar, and proof silver $1) with defined quantities and designs reflecting U.S. athletic participation. A surcharge on each coin sale (e.g., $35 for $5 coins) funds the respective Olympic committees' legacy programs, including youth sports initiatives. The coins are legal tender but intended solely for commemoration, with surcharges directed to the organizing committees after covering minting costs.

Maddy summarySRES 312 is a non-binding Senate resolution designating June 2025 as "LGBTQ Pride Month" to honor the LGBTQ community's historical struggles and contributions to U.S. society. The resolution expresses symbolic support for LGBTQ rights and highlights ongoing challenges like discrimination in housing, employment, and healthcare, without creating new laws or policies. It serves as a formal acknowledgment by the Senate to promote awareness of LGBTQ history and advocacy, but has no legal effect on government actions or individual rights. The resolution was introduced by multiple senators and includes a preamble detailing key milestones in LGBTQ equality efforts.

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 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 summaryS 2195, the WWII Nurses Congressional Gold Medal Act, authorizes a Congressional Gold Medal to honor Army and Navy nurses who served during World War II, recognizing their critical military service and devotion to duty. The medal, to be designed and struck by the Secretary of the Treasury, will be displayed at the Smithsonian Institution and specific locations like the Women in Military Service for America Memorial and the National World War II Museum. The bill also permits the sale of bronze duplicates to cover production costs. This legislation provides formal recognition for nurses who provided medical care under combat conditions, including in field hospitals, prisoner-of-war camps, and evacuation efforts across multiple continents.

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 summaryThis bill establishes the Intelligence Community Technology Bridge Fund to help transition technology products from research and development to production for U.S. intelligence agencies. It provides financial assistance - such as grants, payments for products/services, or equity - to businesses or nonprofit organizations already under contract with intelligence agencies for R&D, provided the technology addresses a specific mission need. The fund prioritizes small businesses and nontraditional contractors, authorizing $75 million annually (capped at $75 million total) for fiscal years 2026 and beyond. The Director of National Intelligence administers the fund and must report annually to congressional intelligence committees on expenditures and outcomes.