Rep. Stephanie I. Bice

Maddy summaryHR 909, the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025, modifies how funds from the False Claims Act are deposited into the Crime Victims Fund. It specifies that from 2025 through 2029, certain False Claims Act proceeds (specifically those for qui tam plaintiff payments and government damage reimbursements) cannot be deposited into the fund. This change directly affects the composition of the Crime Victims Fund by excluding these specific revenue streams during the specified period. The bill does not create new benefits or alter victim services; it only adjusts fund allocation rules for existing False Claims Act revenues.

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.

Maddy summaryThis bill, the Protecting Ballot Measures From Foreign Influence Act of 2025, bans foreign nationals from contributing money to state and local ballot initiatives and referendums. It amends the Federal Election Campaign Act to explicitly include these state and local voting measures under the existing prohibition on foreign contributions for federal elections. The key provision requires that contributions to ballot measures - like state-level policy votes - must not come from foreign individuals or entities. The law would apply to all contributions made after its enactment date.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows groups of small businesses or self-employed individuals to form a single health plan that treats all members as one employer for coverage purposes. It directly affects small business associations and self-employed people who can join such groups to access pooled health coverage, provided they meet specific requirements (e.g., 51+ total employees, 2+ years in existence, no health-based discrimination). Key mechanisms include permitting modified community rating for premiums (based on pooled claims) while prohibiting health status-related discrimination in enrollment, premiums, or pre-existing condition coverage. The plan remains subject to federal ERISA rules, and self-employed members must meet defined criteria to participate as both employers and employees.

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 6670 creates a new nonimmigrant visa category ("family purpose visas") allowing relatives of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents to visit temporarily for family events. It requires applicants to provide proof of financial support, short-term medical insurance covering U.S. travel, and a sworn statement to depart within 90 days per calendar year. The bill restricts petitioners from previously sponsoring relatives who overstayed their visas, and explicitly states that these visits do not count toward permanent residency eligibility. This directly affects extended family members (including grandparents, siblings, and nieces/nephews) seeking short-term U.S. visits for social or major life events.

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 allows seniors over 65 who only have Medicare Part A hospital insurance (and no other Medicare coverage) to contribute to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). Currently, Medicare beneficiaries cannot contribute to HSAs, but this bill removes that restriction for seniors enrolled solely in Part A. The change amends the tax code to exclude these individuals from the existing HSA contribution ban during periods they have only Part A coverage. The provision takes effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2024.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Natural Gas Act to give the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) exclusive authority to approve U.S. LNG export terminal projects, requiring FERC to deem such exports consistent with the public interest. It directly affects natural gas companies seeking to build or expand export facilities and streamlines FERC's review process by removing prior requirements for interagency coordination. The bill clarifies that FERC's decisions won't override existing sanctions laws, including restrictions on trade with countries designated as state sponsors of terrorism under current law. This change aims to accelerate domestic LNG export projects while maintaining legal safeguards for national security and foreign policy.