Rep. Robert J. Wittman

Maddy summaryThis non-binding House resolution expresses the House's support for maintaining F-35C fighter squadrons at Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach. It urges the Navy to avoid concentrating all F-35C operations on the West Coast (specifically opposing sole basing at Lemoore, California) and instead preserve East Coast capability for carrier-based strike operations. The resolution requests the Navy provide a detailed plan for integrating F-35C squadrons at Oceana, citing the base's existing infrastructure, proximity to carrier homeports, and strategic role in supporting Atlantic Fleet readiness. It does not mandate action but formally states congressional preference for a dual-coast basing strategy.

Maddy summaryHR 4344, the Resilient LEO PNT Act, directs the Air Force to fund a demonstration project with U.S.-based commercial satellite companies to develop a backup system for GPS. The bill requires this system to operate without GPS, work with existing civilian GPS equipment, resist jamming/spoofing better than current GPS, and deliver high-precision timing (under 10 nanoseconds) and positioning (under 30 centimeters). It specifically targets commercial providers meeting U.S. office and service criteria, aiming to create a resilient low-Earth orbit satellite capability. The demonstration must be completed within 18 months, with potential follow-on contracts for successful providers to move toward operational use.

Maddy summaryHR 4333, the Qualified to Serve Act, changes medical standards for joining the U.S. military. It prohibits disqualifying applicants solely based on a medical condition diagnosed before age 13 that required no treatment in the past five years, provided a current medical evaluation confirms fitness for service and the military determines it won't impact readiness. The bill establishes a uniform review process for medical disqualifications and allows waivers for national security reasons. It also requires the Secretary of Defense to annually report to Congress on disqualifications, approved waivers, and updates to medical standards. This directly affects potential recruits with qualifying childhood medical histories who previously faced disqualification.

Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2025 This bill expands Medicare coverage of intensive behavioral therapy for obesity. Specifically, the bill allows coverage for therapy that is provided by (1) a physician who is not a primary care physician; or (2) other health care providers (e.g., physician assistants and nurse practitioners) and approved counseling programs, if provided upon a referral from, and in coordination with, a physician or primary care practitioner. Currently, such therapy is covered only if provided by a primary care practitioner. The bill also allows coverage under Medicare's prescription drug benefit of drugs used for the treatment of obesity or for weight loss management for individuals who are overweight.

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 summaryThe GOLDEN DOME Act of 2025 establishes a comprehensive homeland missile defense system designed to protect U.S. citizens and critical infrastructure from ballistic, hypersonic, cruise, and unmanned system threats. The bill creates a new Golden Dome Direct Report Program Manager with significant authority to accelerate development, testing, and deployment of integrated missile defense capabilities across all domains (land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace). It requires a holistic strategy with all-domain awareness, mandates accelerated testing schedules including live-fire exercises, and allocates specific funding for components like space-based sensors, interceptors, and command and control systems. The legislation also includes provisions to protect the space industrial base and secure critical supply chains for missile defense systems.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits transplant centers and healthcare providers from denying organ transplants or related services solely based on a patient's disability. It requires covered entities to make reasonable modifications to policies (like considering a patient's support network or using communication aids) and to avoid denying care due to lack of auxiliary aids. The law applies to all transplant stages - including evaluation, listing, and post-transplant care - and explicitly states it complements, rather than replaces, existing disability rights laws like the ADA. It allows medical considerations only if a physician determines a disability is medically significant to the transplant, after individual evaluation.

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 summaryHR 3981 would grant a federal charter to the Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals (VAREP), a California-based nonprofit already recognized as a veterans service organization under IRS rules. This charter would formalize VAREP's status as a federally chartered entity under Title 36 of the U.S. Code, requiring it to maintain its tax-exempt status under the IRS Code to keep the charter. The bill outlines VAREP's purposes, including advocating for veterans' homeownership, providing financial literacy education, offering housing counseling, and connecting real estate professionals with veterans' needs, while prohibiting political activities, stock issuance, or profit distribution. This is a procedural bill focused on organizational structure, not policy changes.

Maddy summaryHR 3643, the VA Data Transparency and Trust Act, requires the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) to submit detailed annual reports on healthcare services and benefits provided to veterans. The VHA report must include data on veterans receiving care, their health conditions (such as traumatic brain injury and diabetes), demographics, and facility management. The VBA report must detail benefit recipients, service-connected disability ratings, compensation amounts, and claims processing times. The bill also establishes a data sharing system allowing researchers to access anonymized, aggregated veteran healthcare and benefits data for research purposes. These requirements will run for five years from the act's enactment date.