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How often we called Angela D. Alsobrooks's passage votes correctly, from their stated positions on each bill's tagged topics. Excludes “unclear” calls and abstentions.
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A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
To prohibit the disclosure of records by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development of individuals for the purposes of immigration enforcement, and for other purposes.
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
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A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
95/100
What they said
Jul 30, 2026
Senator Alsobrooks supports the Iran War Powers Resolution and calls on Republicans to vote to end the war, citing economic hardship and American military casualties.
Voted Yea on A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Senator Alsobrooks's statement explicitly supports the Iran War Powers Resolution and calls for its passage to end the war. The bill itself directs removal of U.S. Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities against Iran. The senator voted yes on passage, directly aligning with the stated position. The statement's rationale—ending the war to address economic hardship and military casualties—matches the bill's substantive purpose.
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
95/100
What they said
Jul 23, 2026
Senator Alsobrooks supports a War Powers Resolution to end military operations in Iran, citing rising prices, American casualties, and the need for congressional action when the President does not end the conflict.
Voted Yea on A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Senator Alsobrooks's statement explicitly supports ending military operations in Iran and cites the need for congressional action when the President does not end the conflict. The bill directly implements this position by directing removal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in Iran absent congressional authorization. The senator voted yes on passage, which is fully consistent with the stated support for the resolution.
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
92/100
What they said
Jun 23, 2026
Senator Alsobrooks voted to pass a concurrent resolution directing the President to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran, characterizing the conflict as a 'reckless war of choice' that should end.
Voted Yea on A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Senator Alsobrooks's statement explicitly supports ending the Iran conflict as a 'reckless war of choice' and calls for troop withdrawal. The joint resolution directly implements that position by directing the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran absent congressional authorization. Her yes vote on passage aligns clearly with her stated opposition to the conflict and support for withdrawal.
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ALSOBROOKS: MARYLANDERS CAN’T AFFORD LIFE UNDER PRESIDENT TRUMP
Position: Senator Alsobrooks opposes President Trump's economic policies, citing increased gas prices, unaffordable groceries, and loss of health insurance coverage for millions as evidence that Marylanders face higher costs of living.
WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) released the following statement after the Joint Economic Committee released a report finding that Marylanders are having to spend over $3,000 more under President Trump.
“Gas prices are skyrocketing, groceries are still unaffordable, and millions have been kicked off their health care because of this President’s actions. Marylanders can’t afford life under President Trump.”
ALSOBROOKS ON CNN – RFK JR. IS MAKING AMERICANS SICKER AND POORER
Position: Senator Alsobrooks opposes RFK Jr.'s actions and rhetoric as HHS leadership, arguing that his policies have increased disease outbreaks, canceled important research, and harmed public health outcomes for Americans.
WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) joined The Lead with Jake Tapper on CNN to discuss RFK Jr.’s continued lies and how his actions and rhetoric are endangering American families.
“[RFK Jr.] is presently causing harm to Americans. Where we see Cyclospora. People are asking why they’re in the emergency rooms. Measles [cases] are at the highest rates that we’ve seen in 35 years. The fact that we have canceled important research. And instead of focusing on what is causing harm right this second – what is making Americans sicker, and by the way, poorer – they decide instead to do the Jedi mind trick and to focus on Dr. Fauci. So these people are so unserious. This clown show today was disgraceful, and I think Americans are going to be able to see through it,” said Senator Alsobrooks during the interview.
ALSOBROOKS LEADS SENATORS IN INTRODUCING BILL TO END TARIFFS ON BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Position: Senators introduced legislation to exempt school supplies and educational materials from tariffs, arguing that current tariffs have increased back-to-school costs for families and schools.
WASHINGTON, DC – As reported in The Hill, U.S. Senators Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Andy Kim (D-N.J.), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), and John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) introduced the Back-to-School Supplies Affordability Act, legislation that would exempt school supplies and educational materials from tariffs, helping reduce costs for families, teachers, schools, and local governments.
According to Groundwork Collaborative and The Century Foundation, the cost of back-to-school supplies has increased by nearly 11% this year, driven in part by President Trump’s tariffs, including the latest Section 301 tariffs affecting imports from much of the global economy. According to the study, lunch boxes are up nearly 27%, notebooks are up nearly 23%, and nearly every school item, from pens to paper, is higher than it was before the Trump Tariffs.
“Families and teachers should be focused on preparing children for a successful school year–not worrying about whether they can afford the supplies students need to learn. As parents and teachers continue to feel the strain of rising costs, this legislation provides targeted relief by eliminating tariffs on essential classroom supplies. Every child deserves the opportunity to start the school year with the tools they need to succeed,” said Senator Alsobrooks.
“The Trump Administration’s sweeping global tariffs are raising prices for working families across the country, and our students, teachers, and schools are caught right in the middle of it. This legislation will lower back-to-school costs for families and help students start the year with the tools they need to learn and succeed,” said Senator Van Hollen.
“As school districts across Nevada begin the new school year, parents are being squeezed by the high cost of school supplies thanks to Donald Trump’s reckless tariffs,” said Senator Rosen. “I am proud to help introduce this bill to repeal tariffs on school supplies and provide some financial relief for hardworking families as they prepare our children for another school year. I promise that I will continue fighting in the Senate to lower the cost of living for families all across Nevada.”
“Parents have struggled all year with the impact of Trump’s tariffs on everything from gas to groceries, cell phones to furniture, and now they have to deal with eye-watering costs for backpacks, books, lunch boxes, notebooks, and other back-to-school supplies,” said Senator Coons. “Our children shouldn’t be held back because the tools they need to learn and grow are made unaffordable by Trump’s disastrous tariffs. This bill would make it so parents and children don’t face an unfair tax on back to school.”
“Trump’s tariffs are squeezing families in all directions, and back-to-school season is already stressful enough. This bill helps give them much needed relief on classroom essentials so parents can have some peace of mind while getting their kids ready for the school year,” said Senator Kim.
“Back-to-school season is already expensive enough without tariffs making backpacks, notebooks, pencils, and other essential supplies even more costly,” said Senator Blunt Rochester, Ranking Member of the Senate Banking Subcommittee on Education and the American Family. “The Back-to-School Supplies Affordability Act will help lower costs for families and educators by exempting school supplies from President Trump's tariffs so students can start the school year ready to learn—not worrying about higher prices.”
“Working families have already paid a high price under President Trump’s illegal tariffs. They shouldn’t have to pay a tariff tax on their children’s back-to-school supplies,” said Hickenlooper. “This bill will help make it easier for every child to start the school year with the supplies they need.”
“Families shouldn’t have to pay a Trump tariff tax just to send their kids back to school. Senator Alsobrooks’ Back-to-School Supplies Affordability Act would help lower the cost of essentials like backpacks, notebooks, and pencils. Third Way is proud to support this commonsense legislation to deliver meaningful cost relief for families, teachers, and schools,” said Zach Moller, Senior Director of the Economic Program, Third Way.
“This back-to-school season is coming with significant sticker shock. Stocking backpacks and lockers this year will cost nearly 8% more thanks to Trump's tariffs and war in Iran. As half of parents are forced to cut back on other expenses to make sure their children are prepared to succeed this school year, working families need relief from Trump's reckless economic agenda,” said Elizabeth Pancotti, Vice President of Policy, Advocacy, and Research, Groundwork Collaborative.
The Back-to-School Supplies Affordability Act would exempt school supplies and educational materials from most tariffs, including the latest Section 301 tariffs raising prices on goods from much of the global economy.
The legislation directs the Secretaries of Commerce and Education to work together to create a list of tariff-free school supplies, but also specifically exempts:
The bill preserves congressional oversight by allowing Congress to disapprove the designation of specific items for tariff exemptions through a Joint Resolution of Disapproval.
Read full text of the bill here.
ICYMI – ALSOBROOKS ON MS NOW: AMERICANS ARE DONE SETTLING FOR THE STATUS QUO
Position: Senator Alsobrooks opposes the current war and calls for its immediate end, citing its disproportionate burden on working-class Americans through casualties, injuries, and increased costs of living. She argues that the administration lacks a strategic plan for the conflict and that Democrats must prioritize change for working people.
WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) joined MS NOW’s The Beat with Melissa Murray to discuss the Trump Administration’s continued attacks on the American people, this President’s disastrous war, and how Democrats plan to win back the Senate in the midterms.
“The truth is this president took our country into a war without a strategic aim, and he had no idea how to get our country out of this war. We voted here 13 different times to end the war. And what we know, as a matter of fact, is while this war is going on, our kids are dying at the same time that this President’s children are getting rich. The cost of the war is being borne by working-class people in our country, the ones who are not only being killed but those who are injured. We see the gas prices, the utility prices, the grocery prices. The cost of the war is being borne by working-class people in our country, and so it’s beyond a point of being concerned; it absolutely must end,” said Senator Alsobrooks during the interview.
“Fighting for the status quo is over. Nobody wants the status quo. I think that everyone is hungry at this point for tremendous change… we need a change in our country for everyday hardworking people who do everything right and still cannot make it. That's the message,” continued Senator Alsobrooks.
ALSOBROOKS, GILLIBRAND INTRODUCE NEW TAX CREDIT FOR SENIORS TO INSTALL AGING-RELATED MODIFICATIONS TO THEIR HOMES
Position: Senators Alsobrooks and Gillibrand introduced legislation to create a federal tax credit for seniors aged 60 and older to help pay for home modifications that support aging in place, such as accessibility improvements for mobility needs.
WASHINGTON, DC – As reported in Politico’s Morning Tax, Senators Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), both members of the Senate Aging Committee, introduced the Senior Accessible Housing Tax Credit Act of 2026 which would create a new tax credit for seniors to install essential, aging-related modifications to their homes. Similar to legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. George Latimer (D-N.Y.), this legislation would help older adults age in place by making their homes safer.
“We have a responsibility to care for our seniors. This critical legislation allows for seniors to stay in their homes – for many that means homes they love and have been in for decades – and install essential, aging related modifications. Caring for our seniors isn’t just our duty–it is a privilege, and we should treat it as such by passing this bill,” said Senator Alsobrooks.
“A safe, accessible place for seniors to live should be a right, not a privilege,” said Senator Gillibrand. “The Senior Accessible Housing Tax Credit Act would help our nation’s older adults age with dignity by assisting with the cost of home modifications that meet their mobility needs. As the top Democrat on the Senate Aging Committee, I am committed to getting this bill passed to remove barriers to accessible housing for older Americans.”
“Homeownership should support Americans through every stage of life. The Senior Accessible Housing Tax Credit Act recognizes that simple home modifications can help older adults remain safe, independent, and connected to the communities they call home. By helping offset the cost of accessibility improvements, this legislation gives more seniors the opportunity to age in place with dignity while preserving the stability that homeownership provides. The National Association of REALTORS® is grateful for Senator Alsobrooks' and Senator Gillibrand's leadership on this bill and is proud to support this commonsense legislation,” said Shannon McGahn, Chief Advocacy Officer and Executive Vice President of the National Association of REALTORS®.
"The opportunity to age in community is critical for America’s older adults to thrive. But too many are not able to do so because of housing that cannot accommodate their needs. Less than five percent of the nation’s homes are accessible to households with even moderate mobility limitations at a time when, due to our country’s rapidly aging population, America desperately needs more age-friendly housing. LeadingAge applauds Senators Alsobrooks and Gillibrand, along with Congressman Latimer, for recognizing this. As the trusted voice for aging, LeadingAge supports the Senior Accessible Housing Tax Credit, which is an important step toward ensuring older adults can make the home modifications they need to live independently for longer," said Katie Smith Sloan, president and CEO, LeadingAge.
The Senior Accessible Housing Tax Credit would create a nonrefundable tax credit for taxpayers aged 60 or older for expenses related to certain residence modifications on their principal residence or a qualifying second home. The credit would be equal to the cost of eligible expenditures, with an annual credit limitation of $10,000. Qualifying expenditures would also include certain labor costs related to the preparation, assembly, or installation of an eligible modification.
Qualifying expenditures would include:
ALSOBROOKS, WARREN, AND SENATORS INVESTIGATE RFK JR.’S UNRESOLVED FINANCIAL CONFLICTS, QUESTION WHETHER HIS FAMILY IS PROFITING FROM BOGUS VACCINE LAWSUITS
Position: The senators express concern that Secretary Kennedy's family financial interests in anti-vaccine litigation create unresolved conflicts of interest that could influence HHS decisions on vaccine safety and the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, and call for disclosure of his role in a recent Merck settlement.
WASHINGTON, DC — As reported in The Hill, U.S. Senators Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and Andy Kim (D-N.J.) opened a new investigation into whether Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s family may be financially benefiting from a $50 million anti-vaccine settlement that his actions as Secretary could have influenced.
In June, Merck & Co., Inc. (Merck) announced that the company would pay $50 million to settle more than 200 lawsuits regarding the use of Gardasil, a safe, effective vaccine that prevents multiple types of cancer. The settlement covers lawsuits for which Secretary Kennedy was listed as the attorney of record and cases represented by Secretary Kennedy’s former employer, Wisner Baum. Secretary Kennedy’s son is currently employed at the same firm.
“This settlement appears to reinforce a lucrative and dangerous playbook – litigators with ties to anti-vaccine organizations sue drug companies with scientifically dubious claims and undermine trust in vaccines and America's public health as a result,” wrote the senators.
During his confirmation process last year, Secretary Kennedy revealed he was entitled to — and initially planned to keep — a 10 percent fee from settlements tied to cases he referred to Wisner Baum for the Gardasil lawsuit.
“This arrangement was alarming,” said the lawmakers, warning that Secretary Kennedy could influence public perception of Gardasil’s safety and, in turn, the outcome of the lawsuits “by publishing unfounded anti-vaccine information, influencing Merck’s interest in a settlement, or adding unproven injuries to the vaccine injury table.”
After significant pressure from lawmakers, Secretary Kennedy agreed to transfer his stake in the Gardasil cases to his son, a move legal experts have called “a loophole” in federal ethics law. Secretary Kennedy refused to take any further steps to divest the Gardasil stake from his family.
“Now, it appears that your son could stand to gain millions of dollars from Merck’s recent settlement agreement, raising fresh concerns about conflicts of interest,” wrote the lawmakers.
Secretary Kennedy has refused to recuse himself from various communications related to Gardasil and from making decisions related to the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program — even while his former employer seeks awards from the program in dozens of cases. He has also refused to decline compensation from vaccine injury lawsuits.
“Merck’s settlement focuses renewed scrutiny on your potential unresolved conflicts of interest as Secretary…The settlement – and the ongoing questions about whether you or your immediate family will benefit from it – raise further serious questions about any role HHS may have played in influencing the lawsuit’s outcome,” said the senators.
The lawmakers asked Secretary Kennedy to reveal whether he played any role in the settlement, how many of the Gardasil cases covered by the settlement he referred to Wisner Baum, and how much money he has received from vaccine injury lawsuits while serving as HHS Secretary by August 11, 2026.
Senator Alsobrooks was the first Senator to call on RFK Jr. to resign or be fired. She has also led the Senate on oversight of RFK Jr’s dangerous actions and rhetoric
Senator Alsobrooks Votes Yes AGAIN to Advance Iran War Powers Resolution
Position: Senator Alsobrooks supports the Iran War Powers Resolution and calls on Republicans to vote to end the war, citing economic hardship and American military casualties.
WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Alsobrooks (D-Md.) released the following statement after voting for Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s (D-N.Y.) Iran War Powers Resolution. The resolution was not agreed to 49-50.
“For the eleventh time, Republicans have voted against the will of the American people.
“This war needs to end, but Republicans continue to enable this President. Grocery prices keep rising, gas is above $4 a gallon, and more American servicemembers have died.
“Here is my message to my Republican colleagues: you don’t need to pray for this war to end—vote to end it.”
Senator Alsobrooks Votes Yes AGAIN on Iran War Powers Resolution
Position: Senator Alsobrooks supports a War Powers Resolution to end military operations in Iran, citing rising prices, American casualties, and the need for congressional action when the President does not end the conflict.
WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Alsobrooks (D-Md.) released the following statement after voting for Senator Chris Van Hollen’s (D-Md.) Iran War Powers Resolution. The resolution was not agreed to 47-49.
“Congress voted in a bipartisan, bicameral way to end this war. The President won’t end the war, prices continue to rise, and more American servicemembers have died.
“I have heard from my colleagues across the aisle saying they are praying for an end to this war. I urge them to vote for that too.”
ALSOBROOKS, CRAMER INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO EASE FEDERAL PERMITTING PROCESS FOR TRANSIT
Position: The release advocates for legislation that would streamline federal permitting for transit and passenger rail projects by allowing the use of Federal Transit Administration funds to acquire a broader range of real property interests before environmental review completion, bringing parity with highway project permitting processes.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee, and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) Chairman of the EPW Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee, introduced the Modal Parity in Permitting Act, legislation that would allow transit and passenger rail project sponsors to acquire ‘real property interest’ and parity during the federal permitting process.
Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-Nev.-01) and Congressman Rob Bresnahan (R-Pa.-08) introduced this bipartisan legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Currently, Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funds may only be used for acquisition of rights-of-way such as rail assignments, guideways, and associated easements, before a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review is completed. This limits transit agencies’ ability to secure other property needed for projects like station sites, maintenance facilities, and parking areas. This bill would expand eligibility by allowing FTA funds to be used for a wider range of real property interests, giving transit agencies more flexibility to acquire land and facilities needed to move projects forward.
“I am proud to partner with Senator Cramer in introducing the Modal Parity in Permitting Act. This bipartisan bill will allow transit and passenger rail projects to have the same flexibility as highway projects when it comes to securing the property they need while their environmental reviews move forward. It just makes sense, let’s get this done,” said Senator Alsobrooks.
“Every time we cut red tape and get the federal government out of the way, infrastructure projects move faster and more efficiently,” said Senator Cramer. “The Modal Parity in Permitting Act removes unnecessary permitting hurdles, allowing local agencies to spend less time navigating bureaucracy and more time delivering transportation improvements for their communities. It’s a simple change with a significant impact.”
“Providing transit and passenger rail projects with greater flexibility to secure property needed for future investments, while maintaining important environmental protections, means agencies like the Maryland Department of Transportation can better manage project timelines, costs and risks,” said Maryland Transportation Secretary Katie Thomson. “We value Senator Alsobrooks’ leadership in advancing solutions that help our state deliver meaningful transportation projects.”
“Many folks in Southern Nevada depend on bus services to get around our community,” said Congresswoman Titus. “Another emerging critical mode of transportation in our region is passenger rail. When high-speed rail comes to Southern Nevada, it will support tourism, improve air quality, and ease traffic congestion. The Modal Parity in Permitting Act will help ensure that the permitting process that allows these services to be built in our community is in line with the process for highway projects.”
“We applaud Sen. Alsobrooks and Sen. Cramer for introducing the Modal Parity in Permitting Act. Public transit and passenger rail projects deserve the same permitting opportunities as highway projects. By allowing FTA and FRA projects to acquire property before completion of the NEPA review—just as highway projects can—this bipartisan legislation will help advance critical public transportation investments more efficiently. We urge Congress to pass this commonsense bill without delay,” said American Public Transportation Association (APTA) President and CEO, Paul P. Skoutelas.
ALSOBROOKS, BARRAGÁN INTRODUCE THREE BILLS TO CLOSE GAPS IN DENTAL COVERAGE
Position: Senators and representatives introduced three bills to expand dental coverage under CHIP, Medicaid, and Medicare by eliminating caps on children's dental benefits, making adult dental care a mandatory Medicaid benefit with federal funding, and adding routine dental coverage to Medicare Part B.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) and Congresswoman Nanette Barragán (D-Calif.-44) introduced three bills that will close historical gaps in dental coverage across the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Medicaid, and Medicare. These bills will ensure that children, low-income adults, and seniors can access necessary dental care without facing the barriers of caps and optional benefits.
The Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act strengthens CHIP by banning annual and lifetime dollar limits in children's dental benefits and requiring wraparound coverage where it is currently optional.
The Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2026 makes adult dental care a mandatory Medicaid benefit rather than a state-by-state option with full federal funding for the first three years.
The Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2026 would add routine, basic, major, and emergency dental coverage to Medicare Part B, reducing the disparities that leave half of all Medicare beneficiaries without dental coverage today.
18 years ago, a young Marylander named Deamonte Driver died of complications from a tooth infection because his family was kicked off Medicaid and could not afford the care they needed. He was only 12 years old. Senator Cardin worked tirelessly throughout his career to ensure that no child should ever suffer Deamonte’s fate, and Senator Alsobrooks is continuing to carry on that legacy.
“No one. No child, adult, or senior should have to choose between affording groceries or being able to have access to dental treatment. I am so proud to be introducing three bills to address this issue and to finally ensure quality, affordable access to dental care for Marylanders – and all Americans. In Maryland, we know all too well that access to dental care is literally a matter of life and death. In 2007, we lost 12-year-old Deamonte Driver because of a toothache. That should have never happened. And while Republicans seem hellbent on kicking as many people off their health insurance as possible, we will fight to expand coverage and to ensure that every American, every child in particular, has access to the care they need,” said Senator Alsobrooks.
“Dental health is an often-overlooked part of your overall health, particularly for those from underserved and vulnerable communities who lack comprehensive health insurance coverage and cannot afford to pay for these routine services out-of-pocket. That is why Senator Alsobrooks and I are reintroducing my bills to strengthen dental benefits so we can make dental care more affordable and prevent health conditions before they become more expensive and deadly,” said Congresswoman Barragán.
“Dental care and coverage is key to overall health, employment, and economic stability. There is widespread concern about rising health care costs, including for oral care access and affordability — and especially among low-income families and seniors on fixed incomes. The Medicaid Dental Benefit Act and Medicare Dental Benefit Act would close the oral health gap for those on key public programs: guaranteeing comprehensive dental coverage for adults on Medicaid, and adding dental care to Medicare Part B. We applaud Representative Barragán and Senator Alsobrooks for their leadership in reimagining what affordable, accessible oral health care can look like for all,” said Anthony Wright, Executive Director of Families USA
“Everyone deserves access to comprehensive dental care,” said Melissa Burroughs, Senior Director of Public Policy at CareQuest Institute for Oral Health. “We’re proud to support this legislation that addresses existing gaps in oral health coverage for seniors, children, low-income families, and people with disabilities. Oral health is essential to overall health, and ensuring people have access to this critical form of care will support healthier communities, reduce health care costs, and advance health equity across the country.”
“Oral health is health care, yet far too many people still struggle to get the dental care they need because of gaps in coverage and affordability. Community Catalyst is proud to stand with partners supporting legislation that strengthens and expands oral health coverage in Medicaid, Medicare, and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). These bills would help ensure adults can access comprehensive dental services, bring needed dental coverage to Medicare beneficiaries, and strengthen protections so children can receive the care they need without unnecessary coverage limits. Together, these proposals represent an important step toward treating oral health as an essential part of health care,” said Shaina Goodman, Vice President for Policy & Government Affairs, Community Catalyst
The Medicaid Dental Benefit Act has been endorsed by: American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, American Academy of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, American Academy of Orofacial Pain, American Academy of Periodontology, American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research, American Association of Public Health Dentistry, American Dental Education Association, American Student Dental Association, National Network for Oral Health Access, Society of American Indian Dentists, ASTDD Foundation, Inc., American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and National Dental Association.
The Medicare Dental Benefit Act has been endorsed by: Community Catalyst, Families USA, CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, Center for Medicare Advocacy, and Justice in Aging.
The Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act has been endorsed by: American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, American Academy of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, American Academy of Orofacial Pain, American Academy of Periodontology, American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research, American Association of Endodontists, American Association of Public Health Dentistry, American Dental Education Association, American Student Dental Association, National Network for Oral Health Access, Society of American Indian Dentists, ASTDD Foundation, Inc., American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, National Dental Association, and American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
Read full bill text for the Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act here.
Read full bill text for the Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2026 here.
Read full bill text for the Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2026 here.
Source: GDELT 2.0 GKG, filtered to a curated list of national outlets. Inclusion is not endorsement; opinion pieces and reported news are mixed.
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Top PAC donors · 2026 cycle
Political action committees that gave the most to this rep's principal campaign committee this cycle. PAC giving is direct organizational support — industry, ideological, or leadership.
4.REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM FOR ALL PAC2 contributions$10,000
5.DEMOCRATIC STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE OF MARYLAND1 contribution$7,200
6.NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COM (NARFE-PAC)1 contribution$5,000
7.DEFEND THE VOTE1 contribution$5,000
8.UNITE HERE TIP CAMPAIGN COMMITTEELabor1 contributionTrade-union PAC for hospitality and food-service workers — backs candidates supporting union organizing, workplace standards, and worker protections in the service industry.AI$5,000
9.UAW - V - CAP (UAW VOLUNTARY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM) 'INT'L UNION UNITED AUTOMOBILE AEROSPACE & AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT WORKERS OF AMERICA UAWLabor1 contributionTrade-union PAC for the United Automobile, Aerospace & Agricultural Implement Workers — backs candidates supporting union organizing, collective bargaining, and worker protections in manufacturing and related sectors.AI$5,000
10.TAFT STETTINIUS & HOLLISTER LLP POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE1 contribution$5,000
Source: OpenFEC (api.open.fec.gov) Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “committee.” Aggregated by contributing committee. Self-transfers from joint-fundraising / victory committees are excluded.
Top individual contributors · 2026 cycle
Itemized individual contributions over $200 to this rep's campaign committee, aggregated by donor employer. PAC giving is shown above; this section is people, not organizations.
1.COINBASE$17,500
2.BGR GROUP$16,000
3.TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION$12,500
4.APOLLO$10,000
5.BLACKSTONE$8,500
6.APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT$8,000
7.ALLEGES GROUP$7,000
8.DRAFTKINGS$7,000
9.LINKEDIN$7,000
10.COINBASE INC.$6,800
Source: OpenFEC Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “individual,” aggregated by the donor's self-reported employer. This is a geographic / industry correlation, not a corporate endorsement.
