Sen. Angela D. Alsobrooks

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Department of Defense's Transition Assistance Program (TAP) and the Department of Veterans Affairs' Solid Start Program to provide servicemembers and veterans with specific, standardized mental health information during their transition from military to civilian life. It mandates inclusion of details on suicide risk factors (like depression, homelessness, and relationship strain), PTSD treatment options, substance abuse resources, and the impact of losing military support networks. Both programs must cover these topics in their counseling materials, directly affecting active-duty service members separating from the military and newly enrolled veterans. The bill also requires the Defense and Veterans Affairs Secretaries to jointly report to Congress within one year on the implementation of these changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill restricts how credit bureaus share consumer credit reports during mortgage applications. It limits sharing with third parties unless the request is for a firm mortgage offer or the recipient is the loan originator, servicer, or a bank holding the consumer's account. The law directly affects consumers (by limiting data sharing), credit bureaus (requiring new compliance), and mortgage lenders/banks (with restricted access). Key provisions require explicit consumer authorization for sharing and prevent broad data use during prescreening for home loans.

Maddy summaryThis bill would add dental, vision, and hearing services to Medicare coverage for beneficiaries. It defines specific services including routine dental cleanings, eye exams, and hearing assessments, with coverage gradually increasing from 0% to 80% over eight years. The bill also establishes frequency limits, such as two dental cleanings per year and one eye exam annually. Medicaid would see increased federal funding (90% FMAP) for these services starting six months after enactment. This legislation directly affects Medicare beneficiaries, particularly seniors and people with disabilities, by expanding access to previously uncovered preventive health services.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends federal Medicaid rules to extend health coverage for former foster youth until age 26. It directly affects individuals who were in state foster care at age 18 (or left care via guardianship/emancipation before 18) and are under 26. The key provision removes the previous age cutoff by updating eligibility criteria in the Social Security Act, allowing these young adults to remain enrolled in Medicaid if they meet income requirements. The changes take effect January 1, 2026, for those turning 18 on or after that date, and require states to implement outreach programs by that date to help eligible individuals enroll.

Maddy summaryThe Choice Neighborhoods Initiative Act of 2025 authorizes $1 billion in federal grants to revitalize neighborhoods with extreme poverty and severely distressed housing. It requires grantees to replace demolished public and assisted housing units one-for-one, maintain long-term affordability, and ensure displaced residents can return to comparable housing. The bill mandates community involvement in planning, fair housing practices, and funding for supportive services to promote economic self-sufficiency. It also includes requirements for accessibility, environmental review, and annual reporting on program outcomes.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Medicaid and CHIP programs to cover tobacco cessation counseling and FDA-approved medications (including nonprescription options) with no out-of-pocket costs for enrollees. It directly affects low-income individuals using tobacco products who are enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP. Key mechanisms include a temporary 90% federal funding share for these services for five years, prohibitions on prior authorization for cessation drugs, and requirements for states to promote these services through outreach campaigns. The law also mandates states to monitor and increase awareness of these covered benefits among tobacco users and healthcare providers.

Maddy summaryThe Easy Enrollment in Health Care Act (S 2057) creates a system that allows taxpayers to use their federal tax returns to determine eligibility for health insurance programs and automatically enroll household members in coverage with no out-of-pocket costs (zero net premium) if eligible. The bill establishes a process where taxpayers can consent to sharing tax return information (with privacy protections) with health insurance exchanges to determine eligibility for Medicaid, CHIP, or subsidized marketplace plans, eliminating the need for separate applications. It creates a "single, streamlined application" that minimizes the information needed from taxpayers by leveraging existing tax data for eligibility determinations, with procedures for error correction and privacy safeguards. The program is designed to simplify enrollment in health insurance programs by using tax return information, with implementation required by January 1, 2028.

Maddy summaryThe ASSIST Act (S 2050) increases federal funding for mental health and substance use disorder services provided in schools and school-based health centers. It raises the federal medical assistance percentage (FMAP) for these services to 90% for states, starting one year after enactment, while ensuring this doesn’t reduce existing federal payments or count against territorial spending limits. The bill also creates a new grant program administered by the Health and Human Services Secretary to fund entities like school districts and universities in hiring more licensed mental health providers, requiring culturally competent care and annual reporting on provider numbers and service effectiveness. It prohibits using grant funds for threat assessment teams and mandates a report to Congress on the program’s effectiveness within 18 months.

Maddy summaryThis bill removes an age limit that previously restricted continuous Medicaid and CHIP coverage to children under 19. It changes the rules to apply 12-month continuous enrollment protections to all enrollees, regardless of age, by replacing "child" and age-specific language with "individual" throughout the program rules. The key mechanism is amending federal law to eliminate the requirement that beneficiaries must be under 19 to qualify for uninterrupted coverage. This directly affects all current and future Medicaid and CHIP participants, including adults and older children. The changes take effect in 2026.

Maddy summaryThe My Body, My Data Act of 2025 requires companies and services handling personal reproductive or sexual health information - such as health apps, clinics, or digital platforms - to only collect, retain, or share this data when strictly necessary for a service a person has requested. It gives individuals the right to access, correct, or delete their data easily (within 15 days, without fees), and mandates clear privacy policies explaining how data is used. The bill also prohibits companies from retaliating against people who exercise these rights, such as by charging higher prices or denying services. Enforcement will be handled by the Federal Trade Commission, with individuals able to sue for violations and seek penalties of up to $1,000 per violation per day.