Sen. Jerry Moran

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Medicare Advantage plans (private insurance plans that cover Medicare benefits) to implement electronic systems for prior authorization requests by 2027, replacing outdated methods like fax. Starting in 2026, these plans must publicly report detailed data on prior authorization decisions - including approval/denial rates, appeal outcomes, and processing times - to the government. The government will publish this data online so seniors and providers can see how plans handle requests. These changes aim to reduce delays in care for seniors by making the process more transparent and timely.

Ensuring Nationwide Access to a Better Life Experience Act or the ENABLE Act This bill makes permanent three tax provisions relating to ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Accounts established to assist disabled individuals, specifically provisions allowing increased contributions to such accounts, the allowance of a retirement savings contribution tax credit up to $1,000, and allowing a tax-free rollover from a qualified tuition (529 plan) to an ABLE account.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits federal and state entities from penalizing health care organizations or providers who decline to participate in abortion services, referrals, coverage, or facilitation. It creates a private right of action, allowing affected individuals or entities to sue for violations in federal court and seek remedies like injunctions or damages. The law covers hospitals, insurers, pharmacies, clinics, and other health care entities, ensuring they can maintain conscience-based objections without losing federal funding or facing retaliation. Enforcement would be handled by the Office for Civil Rights, which must investigate complaints and refer cases to the Justice Department when needed.

Maddy summaryS 4513, the Preserving JROTC Programs Act of 2024, lowers the minimum student enrollment requirement for high school Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) units. It amends federal law to reduce the threshold from 100 students to 50 students for a unit to remain eligible. This change directly affects high schools with JROTC programs that previously had fewer than 100 enrolled students. The bill aims to help smaller schools maintain their JROTC programs by easing enrollment requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Victims of Crime Act to add two new sources of funding for the Crime Victims Fund: (1) money from declined criminal prosecutions (not resulting in conviction), and (2) certain False Claims Act recoveries from 2024 through 2029. It specifically excludes payments to lawsuit whistleblowers (qui tam plaintiffs) and government reimbursements for damages under the False Claims Act from being deposited into the fund. The changes directly affect the Crime Victims Fund, which provides critical support for victim services like counseling and legal aid. These adjustments aim to increase the fund's resources by adding these specific revenue streams while maintaining existing exclusions for certain False Claims Act payments.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution (SJRES 92) seeks to block an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that established new greenhouse gas emission standards for fossil fuel power plants and repealed an earlier rule. It targets the EPA's specific rule (published May 9, 2024), which set performance standards for new/modified plants, emission guidelines for existing plants, and removed the Affordable Clean Energy Rule. The resolution uses a procedural mechanism under the Congressional Review Act to disapprove the rule, meaning it would prevent the EPA rule from taking effect. If passed, the rule would have no legal force, directly affecting how power plants regulate emissions under federal law.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SJRES 94) seeks to block a proposed rule from the Department of Health and Human Services that would have changed regulations for the Unaccompanied Children Program. The rule, published in the Federal Register on April 30, 2024, aimed to update how unaccompanied alien children are placed, cared for, and provided services. If approved, this resolution would prevent the rule from taking effect, keeping existing regulations in place. It directly affects the federal program that handles minors entering the U.S. without parents or guardians. The bill does not change the program's operations but stops the proposed regulatory changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SJRES 91) seeks to block a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rule that set minimum staffing requirements for long-term care facilities (like nursing homes) and required transparency in Medicaid payments. If passed, it would cancel the rule (89 Fed. Reg. 40876), preventing it from taking effect under a specific congressional review process. The rule directly affects long-term care providers and Medicaid programs by imposing new staffing and reporting requirements. This resolution is procedural - it does not create new law but halts the implementation of the CMS rule.

Maddy summarySRES 722 is a Senate resolution expressing gratitude for the heroism of U.S. Armed Forces members who participated in the D-Day invasion at Normandy, France, on June 6, 1944. It commemorates the 80th anniversary of this pivotal World War II operation, which helped end the war, and commends the leadership and bravery of those who fought. The resolution requests the President issue a proclamation encouraging public ceremonies to honor veterans' sacrifices and recognizes France's efforts to preserve Normandy's historical sites as a UNESCO World Heritage site. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect but serves to publicly honor historical service and legacy.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a 3-year pilot program to coordinate healthcare between the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Medicare for veterans enrolled in both systems. It directly affects "covered veterans" (those using both VA care and Medicare), assigning each a case manager to develop personalized care plans and navigate both systems. Key mechanisms include tracking metrics like care costs, quality, patient satisfaction, and eliminating service gaps, while requiring quarterly reports to Congress on program progress. The pilot will operate in 3-5 diverse VA locations (including rural and medically underserved areas) to test improved care coordination.