Rep. Beth Van Duyne

Maddy summaryThis bill, HR 2102 (Major Richard Star Act), allows veterans with combat-related disabilities to receive both full military retired pay and veterans' disability compensation simultaneously, without the previous offset that reduced retired pay. It directly affects veterans already eligible for both benefits due to combat-related injuries, removing the requirement that their retired pay be reduced by the disability compensation amount. The key provision amends Title 10 and Title 38 to eliminate the offset rule (sections 5304 and 5305 of Title 38) for these veterans. The change applies to payments starting after the bill’s enactment date, effective for all qualifying veterans. This is a policy change to increase financial support for affected veterans, not a new benefit.

Maddy summaryThe Manifest Modernization Act of 2025 updates U.S. customs rules for importers by requiring more detailed public disclosure of shipment information on manifests for vessels, vehicles, and aircraft entering the country. It mandates that public disclosure include the Harmonized Tariff Schedule subheading, country of origin, and the last country the cargo passed through before arrival. This applies to all importers and customs authorities handling manifests for sea, land, or air transport arriving after the 30-day implementation period following the law's passage. The bill directly affects businesses and logistics providers managing international shipments entering the United States.

Maddy summaryThis bill codifies a "maximum pressure" policy toward Iran, requiring the U.S. to maintain all sanctions until Iran meets specific conditions related to its nuclear program, missile development, support for terrorism, and human rights violations. It expands sanctions on Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and entities supporting Iran's ballistic missile program, while prohibiting waivers of sanctions on these entities. The bill mandates regular reports to Congress on Iran's nuclear activities, support for terrorist groups like Hamas and Hezbollah, and human rights abuses within Iran. It also directs the use of frozen Iranian assets to support victims of state-sponsored terrorism and prevents the release of funds that could benefit Iran's terrorist proxies. The bill aims to maintain economic and diplomatic pressure on Iran until it changes its behavior across multiple fronts.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows states to transfer funds from Social Security disability programs to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I workforce development programs. It sets a limit of up to 15% of transferred funds for statewide workforce activities and requires states to submit a single combined plan covering both programs. The policy directly affects states administering workforce programs by streamlining funding access and reducing administrative overlap. The changes take effect October 1, 2026, and aim to improve coordination between disability and job training systems.

Maddy summaryHR 2552, the RIFLE Act, repeals the federal tax on firearm transfers (Section 5811 of the Internal Revenue Code). This directly affects firearm sellers and purchasers by removing the tax paid when transferring firearms. The bill also updates related tax code references to reflect the repeal and specifies the tax removal applies to transfers after the law's enactment. It clarifies that the repeal does not change how firearms are regulated under the National Firearms Act or involve the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Maddy summaryThis bill, titled "Secure Family Futures Act of 2025" but actually focused on tax code changes, primarily affects a specific subset of insurance companies. It amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude certain debts (like bonds or notes) held by these companies from being counted as capital assets (Section 2), and extends their capital loss carryover period to 10 years for losses from foreign expropriation or losses incurred by these companies (Section 3). The changes apply to debts acquired and losses arising after December 31, 2025. The bill's title is misleading, as it does not relate to family policy but is a technical tax amendment targeting defined insurance industry entities.

Maddy summaryHR 2477, the Portable Ultrasound Reimbursement Equity Act of 2025, would amend Medicare rules to require equal reimbursement for portable ultrasound transportation and setup services as is currently provided for portable X-ray services. This change directly affects Medicare beneficiaries needing portable ultrasound exams and healthcare providers (like mobile clinics) who offer these services. The bill mandates that Medicare pay separately for portable ultrasound transportation and setup in the same way and to the same extent as portable X-ray services, using similar supplier requirements as existing regulations. The policy change would take effect for services provided on or after January 1, 2027.

Maddy summaryHR 2425, the Kairo Act of 2025, requires child care providers receiving federal funding (like Child Care Development Block Grants or Head Start) to create a "parent's bill of rights" document. This document must include specific information: contact details for child abuse hotlines, access to facility inspection reports, procedures for reviewing a child’s records, and policies on accessing video recordings of incidents involving the child. Providers must give parents a written copy of these rights within 45 days of the bill’s effective date or the child’s first day in care. The law applies to center-based, family, and religious child care providers, ensuring parents have clear access to facility compliance information and records.

Maddy summaryHR 2423, the Unfair Tax Prevention Act, amends the U.S. tax code to modify how the base erosion tax applies to certain foreign-owned businesses. It directly affects foreign-controlled entities operating under specific foreign tax systems that impose taxes based on ownership chains, such as those linked to foreign corporations. Key provisions include treating these entities as "applicable taxpayers" for tax purposes, changing a deadline from December 31, 2025, to the bill's enactment date, and counting 50% of their cost of goods sold as a tax benefit while excluding certain other tax rules. The changes apply to taxable years beginning after the bill becomes law.

Maddy summaryThe PHIT Act of 2025 allows taxpayers to deduct certain fitness-related expenses as medical costs on their federal tax returns. It directly affects individuals and families who pay for qualifying physical activity programs, such as gym memberships, fitness classes, or approved equipment. Key provisions include setting annual limits ($1,000 per person or $2,000 for joint returns), defining eligible fitness facilities (excluding golf courses or private clubs), and specifying that equipment must be used exclusively for physical activity. The bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to treat these expenses as deductible medical costs, effective for taxable years after its enactment.