Rep. James R. Baird

Maddy summaryHRES 984 is a symbolic resolution designating January 9, 2026, as "National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day." It directly honors all federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement officers across the United States for their service and sacrifices. The resolution expresses the House's support and gratitude, encourages public observance through ceremonies, and recognizes officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but serves as a formal expression of appreciation.

Maddy summaryHR 3492, the Protect Children’s Innocence Act, makes it a federal crime to perform genital or bodily mutilation or chemical castration on minors under 18, except for specific medical reasons. The bill broadly defines prohibited procedures to include gender transition-related surgeries (like hysterectomies or mastectomies) and medical treatments such as puberty blockers or cross-sex hormones administered to minors. It criminalizes these acts when they occur across state lines, involve payments, or use interstate commerce, while explicitly banning religious tradition as a defense. Exceptions include medically necessary procedures for health emergencies, childbirth, or conditions certified by a physician.

Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act This act provides for the award of Congressional Gold Medals to the members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic men's ice hockey team in recognition of the team's achievement at the 1980 Winter Olympic Games.

Maddy summaryHR 1623 (the SCREEN Act) requires online platforms that profit from hosting pornographic content to implement age verification technology, preventing minors from accessing such material. Covered platforms must publicly disclose their verification process and securely handle age data collected through these systems. The law applies specifically to platforms where pornographic content is a regular business activity, not all websites. It mandates that only adults can access pornographic content on these platforms, without banning the content itself.

Maddy summaryThis bill would allow states to waive certain Affordable Care Act requirements for health insurance starting in 2026, provided they maintain a high-risk insurance pool. Residents in participating states would receive funds directly into "Trump Health Freedom Accounts" instead of traditional premium tax credits, which could be used to purchase health insurance with restrictions on coverage for gender transition procedures and abortion services. The bill also modifies tax credits for small employers in participating states and requires better price transparency and outcomes reporting from healthcare providers. It would directly affect residents and small businesses in states that choose to participate in the waiver program.

Maddy summaryHR 6509, the SAFE Drugs Act of 2025, limits how often pharmacies and healthcare providers can create custom drug formulations that copy standard medications. It restricts compounding any drug essentially identical to a commercially available product to no more than 20 times per month for individual patients. The bill also requires pharmacies compounding such drugs for out-of-state patients more than 20 times monthly to report details to the FDA, while exempting hospital pharmacies. These changes aim to improve safety oversight of non-standard drug compounding by setting clear limits and reporting rules.

Maddy summaryHRES 932 is a symbolic resolution passed by the House of Representatives that condemns six specific members of Congress (including Senators Kelly and Slotkin and Representatives Crow, Deluzio, Goodlander, and Houlahan) for allegedly making statements that encouraged military and intelligence personnel to disobey orders from the President. The resolution claims these lawmakers falsely suggested the administration issued "illegal orders" and undermined the military chain of command, violating the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). It does not create new laws or policies but formally denounces the lawmakers' statements as "dangerous and seditious rhetoric." As a procedural resolution, it has no binding effect on military conduct or policy.

Maddy summaryHR 6395 directs the Secretary of State to develop a strategy for renegotiating the 1947 agreement that hosts the United Nations headquarters in New York. The strategy must identify potential U.S. locations for the UN, negotiate with the UN, and secure Senate approval for relocation. The Secretary must report the strategy's details and timeline to the House Foreign Affairs and Senate Foreign Relations committees within a specified timeframe. This bill creates a procedural process for potential relocation but does not mandate or implement the move itself.

Maddy summaryHR 6093, the Agricultural Cooperative Energy Savings Act of 2025, expands eligibility for certain USDA programs to include agricultural cooperatives with fewer than 2,500 employees. This change directly affects smaller agricultural cooperatives that previously did not qualify under existing rules. The bill amends Section 9007(c)(1)(A)(i) of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to add these cooperatives to the list of eligible participants. The key mechanism is simply broadening the definition of qualifying entities for existing USDA program access. This is a procedural change to eligibility criteria, not a new program.

Maddy summaryThis bill suspends payment limits for agricultural subsidies for the 2025 crop year, removing caps on payments to farmers. It also establishes a new option for farmers to receive 50% of their expected 2025 crop payments as an advance by December 1, 2025, if they opt in. The remaining balance is paid later after the marketing year ends, with farmers required to repay any overpayment if the final amount exceeds the advance. The bill directly affects farmers growing covered commodities (like corn, soybeans) who choose to participate in the advance payment program.