Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Maddy summarySenate Resolution SRES 406 designates September 30, 2025, as "Impact Aid Recognition Day" to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Impact Aid program. The program reimburses school districts near federal properties (such as military bases, Indian lands, and federal facilities) for lost tax revenue, ensuring they can provide quality education. This resolution formally recognizes the program’s role in supporting over 1,100 school districts serving more than 8 million students across 4.7 million acres of federally owned land. It is a ceremonial resolution with no new policy changes or funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires federal agencies to adjust contract prices for contractors affected by government funding lapses (like shutdowns), ensuring contractors can cover costs for employees who were furloughed, laid off, or had reduced hours. It mandates that contractors receive reimbursement for paying employees at their standard rate during the lapse or restoring paid leave used instead of work. The reimbursement is capped at $1,442 per week (pro-rated for part-time workers), and contractors must provide proof of costs to the agency. Agencies must report to Congress within a year on how many contractor employees were impacted and how compensation was handled.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the New York-New Jersey Watershed Restoration Program to coordinate federal, state, and local efforts for ecosystem restoration across the New York-New Jersey Harbor watershed. It directly affects state/local governments, nonprofits, tribal entities, and communities experiencing environmental injustice by creating a voluntary grant program that provides up to 90% federal funding for projects improving water quality, habitat, and climate resilience - particularly for small, rural, or disadvantaged communities. Key mechanisms include requiring coordination with existing plans (like the Hudson River Estuary Program), prioritizing projects that advance environmental justice, and mandating annual reports to Congress on funded activities. The program emphasizes measurable outcomes through science-based strategies and requires matching funds for most projects (50% federal share). It authorizes $20 million annually for fiscal years 2026-2031, with 75% dedicated to grants.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to establish specific annual funding amounts for impact aid programs through 2031. It authorizes $90.3 million for real property acquisition in 2026 (increasing to $150.3 million by 2031), $1.63 billion for basic payments to local schools in 2026 (rising to $2.45 billion by 2031), $60.3 million for children with disabilities in 2026 (growing to $120.3 million by 2031), and $22.9 million for school construction in 2026 (reaching $45.4 million by 2031). These funds directly support school districts affected by federal land ownership or military installations, as defined under impact aid provisions. The bill sets clear, incremental funding targets without changing eligibility rules or program structure.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the expiration date for exemptions allowing certain vehicles to use High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes. It amends a federal transportation code provision to change the deadline from September 30, 2025, to September 30, 2026. The change directly affects states operating HOV lanes that currently grant these exemptions. The bill makes a technical adjustment to the existing law without altering the exemption rules or adding new requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the intentional dissemination of false information about voting procedures, election timing, or voter eligibility that is designed to prevent people from voting. It specifically makes it illegal to spread misleading information through any communication method, including via generative artificial intelligence, within 60 days of an election. The bill creates criminal penalties for such deceptive acts (up to one year in prison) and allows civil lawsuits for victims. The Attorney General would have authority to issue corrective information when false statements are spreading, and would be required to report on deceptive practices to Congress after each election.

Maddy summaryS 2877, the "No Stock Act," prohibits certain U.S. government officials from holding or trading specific financial investments. It directly affects Members of Congress, the President, Vice President, Supreme Court Justices, Federal Reserve officials, and their spouses/dependent children under 19. The bill bans holdings in stocks, bonds, commodities, cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and derivatives (with limited exclusions like Treasury securities), requiring covered individuals to sell such investments within 120 days of taking office or the bill’s enactment. Violations incur fines of at least 10% of the asset’s value, and ethics offices must publicly disclose extension requests for divestiture deadlines.

Child Care Access Means Parents In Schools Reauthorization Act or the CCAMPIS Reauthorization Act This bill reauthorizes through FY2031 and revises the Child Care Access Means Parents in School Program. The program awards grants to support the participation of eligible low-income parents in postsecondary education through the provision of campus-based child care services. Among other revisions to the program, the bill increases the minimum and maximum grant amounts, allows grant funds to be used for additional purposes (e.g., child care subsidies and support services), and specifies additional grant application requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill provides $5 million annually (2026-2030) to states for improving stillbirth data collection and research, directly affecting state health departments and public health officials. It requires states to collect deidentified stillbirth data - including risk factors - using existing systems like fetal mortality reviews, while ensuring strict privacy compliance. The bill also allocates $1 million yearly to develop standardized data collection guidelines and public educational materials about stillbirths, with input from medical professionals and bereavement organizations. It mandates a public HHS report within five years containing these guidelines and educational resources to improve data consistency and awareness. The legislation focuses on enhancing data quality for research and public health, without altering medical care or insurance coverage.

Maddy summaryS 2913, the Protecting Students with Disabilities Act, prevents federal funding from being used to restructure or eliminate offices within the Department of Education that administer disability-related programs. The bill specifically prohibits using funds to: (1) dismantle or merge offices serving students with disabilities (under IDEA) or adults with disabilities (under the Rehabilitation Act), (2) change staff roles that could undermine these programs, or (3) outsource these services to outside organizations. It directly affects the Department of Education’s disability program offices and the students and adults who rely on their services. The bill maintains existing program structures by restricting how federal funds can be allocated, ensuring compliance with current laws like IDEA and the Rehabilitation Act.