Rep. Max L. Miller

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a 50% tax credit for qualified infertility treatments, allowing eligible individuals to reduce their federal income tax by half their eligible expenses. It directly affects people diagnosed with infertility or those needing fertility preservation (e.g., before cancer treatment) who pay for physician-provided care. The credit is capped at $5,000 annually (adjusted for inflation), phases out for taxpayers with adjusted gross income over $40,000, and cannot be claimed if expenses are covered by insurance or other programs. The credit applies to tax years beginning after December 31, 2024.

Veterans' Assuring Critical Care Expansions to Support Servicemembers Act of 2025 or the Veterans' ACCESS Act of 2025 This bill addresses the administration of the Veterans Community Care Program (VCCP) and other Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care matters. Among other provisions regarding the VCCP, the bill establishes in statute access standards that determine when a veteran is eligible to receive non-VA care through the VCCP, requires the VA to notify veterans regarding their eligibility for care within two business days after the VA is aware the veteran is seeking care, and extends the deadline for the submittal of claims under the VCCP by health care entities and providers. The VA must address its mental health treatment programs by establishing a standardized screening process to determine whether a veteran satisfies criteria for priority or routine admission to a mental health residential rehabilitation treatment program or a program for residential care for mental health and substance abuse disorders, tracking the performance of medical facilities and Veterans Integrated Service Networks in meeting the requirements for mental health treatment screenings and timely admission to treatment programs under such screenings, and establishing an appeal process for when a veteran is denied admission to a covered treatment program or is accepted into a program but not offered bed placement in a timely manner. Additionally, the VA must establish an online self-service module for veterans to request and manage appointments, track referrals, and appeal and track decisions related to requests for care.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes two grant programs to support construction and manufacturing apprenticeship colleges. It provides up to $500,000 per college for community outreach (e.g., connecting with high schools, rural businesses, and workforce boards) and student support services (e.g., academic advising, mental health resources, childcare). The grants target increasing enrollment and completion rates for underrepresented groups, including rural students, first-generation college students, and minorities. Funding of $5 million annually (2026-2030) requires colleges to report on program outcomes like retention rates and diversity metrics. The law directly affects apprenticeship colleges offering work-based training in construction and manufacturing fields.

Maddy summaryHRES 588 is a non-binding House resolution condemning the slogan "Globalize the Intifada" as a call to violence against Israeli and Jewish people worldwide. It urges U.S. national, state, and local leaders to publicly denounce the slogan, which the resolution characterizes as undermining safety and security. The resolution cites historical context of violence during past intifadas and recent antisemitic incidents to support its position. As a symbolic measure, it has no legal effect but aims to encourage leaders to reject the slogan.

Maddy summaryThis bill, officially titled the Make American Guns Again Act of 2025, requires the Secretary of Defense to study the use of foreign-made or foreign-owned U.S.-manufactured small arms and light weapons by the military. The study must identify weapons and parts made outside the U.S. or by foreign-owned U.S. subsidiaries, and the Secretary must submit a report with procurement recommendations within 180 days of the bill's enactment. The bill directly affects military procurement practices by mandating a review focused on increasing U.S.-made weapons, without altering current regulations or imposing immediate spending changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill would allow members of specific religious groups (who already qualify under existing self-employment tax exemptions) to receive credits or refunds for Social Security and Medicare taxes withheld from their wages. It creates a new application process for these individuals to seek reimbursement of taxes paid under Section 3101 of the tax code. The credit would apply to wages earned during taxable years starting after the bill's enactment. This directly affects employees in qualifying religious communities who work for wages but are exempt from self-employment taxes under current law. The bill does not change existing tax obligations for other workers.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Coast Guard to develop a strategy for building a new Great Lakes icebreaker (at least matching the Mackinaw cutter's capabilities) within 90 days of enactment, including cost and timeline estimates. It mandates a 5-year pilot program to test whether the current fleet can keep key waterways open 95% of the time during ice seasons, with annual reports to Congress on results and performance measures. The bill also updates reporting requirements to publicly disclose the Coast Guard's costs for meeting icebreaking standards, including annual briefings to relevant congressional committees on fiscal year costs. These provisions directly affect the Coast Guard's operations and Great Lakes shipping industries reliant on open waterways.

Maddy summaryHR 4343, the United States-Greece Security Cooperation Reporting Act, requires the U.S. Secretary of Defense to submit a report to Congress within 120 days of enactment detailing U.S.-Greece security cooperation. The report must cover U.S. military activities and investments under the 2021 Mutual Defense Cooperation Agreement, future infrastructure needs at bases like Alexandroupolis, potential for additional bases (including Greek islands), and assessment of existing security cooperation mandates. This procedural bill does not create new policy but mandates a formal review for congressional oversight. It directly affects U.S. defense planning and congressional decision-making regarding military engagement with Greece.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires drug manufacturers to pay rebates to Medicare when their "selected drugs" (cancer and complex therapies subject to negotiated maximum fair prices) are used. Manufacturers must calculate rebates based on the difference between current Medicare payment rates (ASP+6) and new negotiated rates (MFP+6), covering the gap for beneficiaries. This lowers patient coinsurance from the current 20% of ASP+6 to 20% of MFP+6 for these specific drugs during the negotiated price period. The rebates are paid to the Medicare trust fund and apply to Medicare Part B beneficiaries using these drugs, directly affecting drug manufacturers and patients covered under Medicare Part B.

Maddy summaryHRES 564 is a non-binding House resolution calling on the U.S. government to prioritize the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia before any peace agreement is finalized. It cites 19,546 confirmed reports of unlawful child deportations to Russia or occupied territories as of April 2025, noting only 1,274 have been returned. The resolution condemns Russia's actions as violations of the Geneva Convention and Genocide Convention, including forced adoptions and Russification policies. It urges that all abducted children be returned prior to concluding peace talks, emphasizing this as a necessary condition for a just resolution to the war. The resolution does not create new law but expresses congressional position on a key issue in U.S. diplomatic efforts.