Sen. Roger Marshall

Maddy summaryThe Workforce Data Enhancement Act creates a new grant program to help states improve their workforce data systems by integrating information from education, labor markets, and other sources. Eligible entities, such as state agencies or groups of states, can apply for funding to build or upgrade statewide longitudinal data systems that track individual employment and earnings outcomes over time. The bill prioritizes grants for multi-state collaborations and projects that enhance data accuracy, privacy, and the ability to identify emerging job skills, including those related to artificial intelligence. Funds awarded for up to three years must be used to supplement existing state efforts rather than replace them, and recipients are required to report on how the data improvements help workers and employers make better decisions.

Maddy summaryThe No Bias in the Baseline Act modifies how the federal government calculates its long-term budget projections to ensure they reflect current laws without automatic adjustments for inflation. This change primarily affects the Office of Management and Budget and Congress, which use these projections to determine if the nation is on track to meet deficit reduction goals. The bill instructs agencies to assume that all existing spending and revenue laws continue unchanged while explicitly excluding emergency funds and supplemental appropriations from the baseline. Additionally, it removes the practice of adjusting these baseline figures for inflation or other economic factors, resulting in a more static view of future federal finances.

Maddy summaryThe Health Savings Account Expansion Act modifies tax rules to allow individuals with government-sponsored health plans, such as Medicare or Medicaid, and those in health care sharing ministries to contribute to Health Savings Accounts. It also clarifies that payments for these specific types of coverage can be made using HSA funds and expands the definition of eligible medical expenses to include membership fees and administrative costs for health care sharing ministries. Additionally, the bill permits the use of HSA funds to purchase over-the-counter drugs and insulin without a prescription. These changes are scheduled to take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Title X family planning program to prohibit the use of federal funds for entities that perform or financially support abortions. It allows exceptions for cases involving rape, incest, or life-threatening medical conditions, while also permitting hospitals to receive funding as long as they do not give those funds to non-hospital abortion providers. To enforce these rules, the bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to submit annual reports detailing which organizations receive grants and the specific number of abortions performed under the medical and criminal exceptions.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to create new rules improving how new "dispatchable power" projects (like natural gas plants or battery storage that can be turned on when needed) connect to the grid. Transmission providers (utilities, grid operators) must propose prioritizing these projects in the interconnection queue to boost grid reliability and resilience, demonstrating how this improves service and allowing public input before submitting proposals. FERC must complete this rulemaking within 180 days of the bill's enactment, with regular updates every five years. The bill directly affects transmission providers and developers of new power projects by changing interconnection procedures to speed up reliable grid upgrades.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally recognizes March as Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Awareness Month to highlight these serious health conditions. The bill does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to encourage public awareness and education about blood clot risks. It affects the general public by promoting information about prevention, symptoms, and the importance of early detection for these life-threatening conditions. The resolution underscores that approximately 900,000 people in the United States are affected annually and that many deaths from these conditions are preventable.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends federal funding for sport fish restoration and recreational boating safety through 2031, directly benefiting anglers, boaters, and conservation organizations. It updates the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act by changing the funding period from 2026 to 2031 and modifies how multistate conservation grants are distributed. The key provision ensures each state receives the greater of 0.0375 percent of total appropriations or $200,000 for conservation projects, replacing the previous $1.2 million cap. These changes aim to provide more predictable and flexible funding for fisheries management and water safety initiatives across the United States.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the Ratepayer Protection Pledge, signed by major technology companies on March 4, 2026, represents sound national policy for protecting electricity customers as data centers expand. The bill highlights concerns that data centers are consuming a growing share of national electricity and that traditional utility regulations often require all ratepayers to pay for infrastructure built to serve these large industrial users. The resolution supports the pledge's requirement that companies negotiating data center agreements pay for generation and delivery infrastructure regardless of whether they use the electricity, aiming to prevent households and small businesses from subsidizing private energy costs. It also encourages relevant federal agencies to help implement these commitments and invites additional technology companies to voluntarily adopt similar protections for ratepayers.

Maddy summarySRES 425 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Hays, Kansas police sergeant Scott Heimann, who died in the line of duty on September 27, 2025, while responding to a domestic violence incident. The resolution expresses the Senate's appreciation for Heimann's 2016-2025 service to the Hays community, his role as a positive community role model, and his family's sacrifice. It formally offers condolences to his wife, children, parents, and extended family, and pays tribute to his "noble sacrifice." As a non-binding resolution, it has no policy impact but serves as a symbolic recognition of his service and death.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SRES 372) honors Kansas City, Kansas police officer Hunter Simoncic, who was killed in the line of duty on August 26, 2025, while attempting to disable a fleeing vehicle. The Senate resolution expresses respect for his service, offers condolences to his family, and pays tribute to his sacrifice. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a formal expression of appreciation for his life and death while serving his community. The resolution specifically references his background, career, and community involvement before his death.