Rep. Max L. Miller

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies the Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act of 2016 by preventing courts from dismissing claims based on time-related defenses (like laches or adverse possession) or other non-merits arguments (such as the act of state doctrine or forum non-conveniens). It specifically bars these defenses for claims seeking recovery of art looted by Nazis during World War II, ensuring cases are resolved on their merits. The bill applies to all pending cases and new claims filed after enactment, regardless of the victim's nationality. It strengthens the original law's purpose of enabling victims' heirs to pursue rightful recovery without procedural barriers.

Maddy summaryHR 4193, the Time is Money Act, updates airline passenger protections by lowering the delay threshold that triggers airline assistance. It requires the Transportation Secretary to amend federal regulations within 180 days, reducing the definition of a "significantly delayed flight" from 3 hours to 2 hours for domestic trips and from 6 hours to 5 hours for international trips. This change directly affects air travelers experiencing these shorter delays, making it easier for them to qualify for airline services like meals, accommodations, or refunds. The bill focuses on adjusting the specific delay timeframes in existing rules, not on new financial penalties or broader airline regulations.

Maddy summaryThe CONNECT for Health Act of 2025 expands Medicare telehealth coverage by removing geographic restrictions that limited where patients could receive care, expanding the types of health care providers who can offer telehealth services, and eliminating the requirement for an in-person visit before receiving telemental health services. The bill includes specific provisions to support telehealth use for Native American health facilities, rural health clinics, and Federally Qualified Health Centers. It requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to collect and publish data on telehealth usage and impacts, and to develop resources to improve accessibility for people with disabilities and limited English proficiency. Program integrity measures are added to monitor telehealth billing practices and prevent fraud while maintaining coverage for telehealth services during public health emergencies.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to advance its computing capabilities for weather forecasting. It requires NOAA to establish centers of excellence focused on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and next-generation computing, while developing a 10-year strategic plan for high-performance computing needs. The plan must address infrastructure, workforce, and technology requirements across NOAA’s operations, including improving forecasts for hazardous weather events like hurricanes and flash floods. NOAA must also report biennially to Congress on progress and collaborate with the Department of Energy on computing needs. The bill affects NOAA directly and aims to enhance forecast accuracy for public safety and weather-related decision-making.

Maddy summaryThe Apples to Apples Comparison Act of 2025 requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to publish detailed Medicare spending data starting in 2025. It mandates that CMS release machine-readable, county- and Metropolitan Statistical Area-level expenditure information for over 30 distinct beneficiary categories (e.g., Part A-only enrollees, Medicare Advantage members, and those with supplemental coverage) on its public website. The law also requires the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) to analyze Medicare Advantage vs. traditional Medicare spending patterns beginning in 2026, with public methodology and data transparency. Additionally, the Medicare Trustees must include disaggregated expenditure data in their annual reports starting in 2026. This bill directly affects how CMS and federal agencies collect and share Medicare spending data, not beneficiaries' coverage or costs.

Maddy summaryHR 4092, the Protect RAIL Act, amends U.S. immigration law to make certain crimes involving stolen goods transported by carriers (like trains, trucks, or ships) grounds for denying entry or deporting non-citizens. It adds new inadmissibility and deportability provisions for anyone convicted of theft from interstate or foreign shipments under Title 18, Section 659 of the U.S. Code. The bill directly affects non-citizens who commit these specific theft offenses, making them ineligible to enter the U.S. or subject to removal. This changes immigration consequences for existing criminal offenses, not the crimes themselves.

Maddy summaryThis symbolic House resolution (HRES 521) expresses support for Israel’s military actions against Iran’s nuclear facilities, citing Iran’s nuclear enrichment progress (including 60% enriched uranium stockpiles nearing weapons-grade levels) and Iran’s attacks on Israeli civilians. It specifically endorses Israel’s "proportional" strikes on Iranian nuclear sites and military targets following Iran’s rejection of diplomatic efforts, while condemning Iran’s attacks that killed 24 Israelis and wounded 590. The resolution calls on Iran to halt nuclear enrichment and dismantle its program, reaffirms U.S. support for Israel’s security, and urges global condemnation of Iran’s nuclear activities. As a non-binding resolution, it does not enact policy but formally aligns the House with Israel’s actions against Iran’s nuclear program.

Maddy summaryHR 3946, the FIGHT Act of 2025, amends the Animal Welfare Act to specifically prohibit gambling on animal fighting events and restrict the interstate transport of roosters used in such ventures. It defines "rooster" as male chickens over six months old and makes it unlawful to sponsor, exhibit, attend (for those under 16), or gamble on animal fighting events - whether in-person or broadcast. The bill creates a civil enforcement mechanism allowing any person to file a lawsuit to stop violations after providing 60 days' notice to authorities, with potential fines up to $5,000 per violation. It also establishes seizure of property used to facilitate violations and clarifies that state laws on animal fighting remain in effect unless directly conflicting with federal provisions.

Maddy summaryThe Patriots Over Politics Act (HR 3619) allows veterans discharged between August 2021 and January 2023 solely for refusing a COVID-19 vaccine to transfer their earned educational benefits to eligible dependents. Veterans must initiate the transfer within 90 days of the bill’s enactment. Dependents can use the transferred benefits only after the veteran completed at least six years of military service - a requirement already met by these veterans prior to separation. This provision directly affects veterans separated for vaccine refusal during the specified period, providing a pathway to pass on unused education benefits.

Maddy summary# Summary of the Proposed Legislative Document This document outlines a comprehensive legislative proposal that amends and reauthorizes various environmental, weather, climate, and health-related programs. Key elements include: 1. **National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS)**: Establishes a new system within NOAA to reduce heat-related health risks, with a 5-year strategic plan and $5 million annual funding (2026-2030) for implementation. 2. **National Landslide Preparedness Act Reauthorization**: - Updates definitions to include "atmospheric river" and "extreme precipitation event" - Increases funding from $25 million to $35 million annually (with at least $10 million for landslide early warning systems) - Establishes regional partnerships with eligible organizations and institutions of higher education - Requires assessment of risks from atmospheric river flooding and extreme precipitation events 3. **Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program**: - Creates a National-Level Incubator Program to develop new strategies for preventing, mitigating, and controlling harmful algal blooms - Increases funding for NOAA ($19.5 million annually) and EPA ($8 million annually) - Establishes an Action Strategy for harmful algal blooms to be updated every five years 4. **Other Key Provisions**: - Amends the Flood Level Observation, Operations, and Decision Support Act - Establishes an interagency committee to coordinate heat health activities across multiple federal departments - Creates an "unfunded priorities list" for Congress to identify critical needs not included in the budget - Includes provisions for meteorological observations in the Arctic region - Authorizes technical assistance for Pacific Island nations The legislation represents a significant expansion of NOAA's role in climate and weather-related research, public health protection, and disaster preparedness, with emphasis on cross-agency coordination, updated terminology reflecting current scientific understanding, and increased funding for critical programs.