Rep. Dina Titus

Maddy summaryHR 2004, titled "Tyler’s Law," requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to study how often hospital emergency departments test for fentanyl during overdose cases (beyond standard drug tests), including associated costs, patient benefits/risks, and impacts on privacy and patient-physician relationships. The study must be completed within one year of the bill's enactment. Based on the study results, the Secretary must issue guidance within six months on whether emergency departments should routinely test for fentanyl, how to inform clinicians about test contents, and how such testing may affect future overdose risks and health outcomes. This bill directly affects hospital emergency departments and patients experiencing overdoses by shaping future testing protocols.

Maddy summaryHR 1266, the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act, adds xylazine - a veterinary sedative increasingly found in illicit drug mixtures - to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act, regulating its use and trafficking. It directly affects veterinarians, animal owners, and manufacturers by allowing xylazine to be legally dispensed for animal use under specific veterinary prescriptions, while prohibiting non-veterinary human use. The bill includes transition periods (60 days for practitioners, 1 year for labeling) to ease compliance for manufacturers and practitioners, and requires the DEA and FDA to expedite necessary applications. It also mandates two congressional reports on xylazine's illicit use and trafficking patterns, and directs the Sentencing Commission to review penalties for offenses involving xylazine.

Maddy summaryHR 2913, the Ukraine Support Act, provides comprehensive U.S. support for Ukraine in response to Russia's invasion. The bill authorizes security assistance including lend-lease authority for military equipment, establishes a Ukraine Reconstruction Trust Fund for economic recovery, and imposes new sanctions targeting Russian financial institutions, oil companies, and government officials. It also includes provisions to counter Russian disinformation, support Radio Free Europe, and address the kidnapping of Ukrainian children. The legislation directly affects U.S. foreign policy, Ukraine's defense capabilities, and Russia's access to international financial systems. The act aims to strengthen Ukraine's sovereignty while holding Russia accountable for its actions.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a legal framework allowing banks and credit unions to provide financial services to businesses operating marijuana or hemp industries under state laws without fear of losing federal protections. It specifically shields these institutions from penalties, insurance termination, or liability if they accept deposits or make loans to state-sanctioned marijuana or hemp companies. The legislation also clarifies that income from these businesses can be used to qualify for federally backed mortgages and requires regulators to update guidance on how to handle suspicious activity reports related to these sectors. Additionally, the bill mandates annual reports and studies to assess access to banking services for minority-owned and small businesses within the industry.

Maddy summaryThe SWIFT Act of 2026 modifies Social Security rules to improve benefits for widows, widowers, and surviving divorced spouses. It allows these individuals to receive full survivor benefits at any age if they have a disability, removing previous age restrictions and ensuring their benefits are not reduced if they remarry. The law also raises the age limit for children receiving benefits based on a parent's work record from 16 to 18, or 19 for full-time students. Additionally, the bill increases the maximum amount survivors can receive by offering financial incentives for delaying their claim until full retirement age. To help people understand these changes, the Social Security Administration will publish and mail a new information booklet to affected families.

Maddy summaryThe Stop CHEATERS Act directs the Internal Revenue Service to increase its enforcement efforts against high-income individuals and large corporations by allocating billions of dollars in additional funding for tax audits, criminal investigations, and taxpayer services through fiscal year 2031. A significant portion of this funding is designated for modernizing the IRS's technology and business systems to improve its ability to detect fraud and noncompliance. The legislation also requires the IRS Commissioner to submit regular reports to Congress detailing plans to shift auditing resources toward wealthy taxpayers and analyzing how much unpaid tax is owed by different income groups.

Maddy summaryThe Foreign Service Test-Free Reentry Act of 2026 allows the State Department to rehire certain former career diplomats without requiring them to take new exams. This provision applies specifically to individuals who were involuntarily separated or retired between January 20, 2025, and January 31, 2030, as part of a reduction in force or similar expedited process. To qualify, these former employees must have been serving in good standing and must not have received low performance rankings in the five years leading up to their separation. The bill aims to streamline the reentry process for these specific groups by waiving standard testing requirements.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution does not create new laws or change existing regulations but serves to formally recognize the ongoing need for better physical access in federally funded facilities, especially for people with disabilities. It highlights statistics on disability prevalence and employment gaps while reaffirming support for the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The measure pledges to use universal and inclusive design as a guiding principle for future infrastructure projects and encourages full compliance with current accessibility laws.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Medicare Advantage plans to implement electronic pre-approval systems for medical services by 2028 and meet transparency reporting standards starting in 2027. Plans must publicly report data on approval/denial rates, appeal outcomes, response times, and technology use for pre-approval requests, including details on how denials relate to clinical criteria. It establishes a 24-hour response timeframe for certain requests and mandates annual reviews of pre-approval requirements based on data and input from seniors and providers. The law directly affects Medicare Advantage plans, seniors enrolled in these plans, and healthcare providers who submit pre-approval requests. These changes aim to make the pre-approval process faster, more transparent, and more accountable for seniors seeking covered medical services.

Maddy summaryThe PRESERVE Act requires the General Services Administration to create a special committee before selling or demolishing federal buildings that contain publicly commissioned artwork. This committee must include experts in art history and conservation, along with GSA staff, to develop a plan ensuring the art remains accessible to the public or is transferred to a museum. The agency cannot dispose of such properties until this preservation plan is finalized and approved, and the plan must be made available on the GSA website for public review. The law specifically targets art owned by the government that was managed by the GSA Fine Arts Program within the last five years.