Rep. Ken Calvert

Maddy summaryHR 4676, the Modern Firearm Safety Act, preempts state and local laws that require specific handgun design features not mandated by federal law. It directly affects handgun manufacturers, sellers, and consumers in jurisdictions with such requirements, such as those mandating loaded indicators, magazine safety mechanisms, or identification systems. The bill prohibits any state or local government from enforcing or creating regulations that require handguns to include features like cartridge identification, magazine insertion sensors, or other mechanisms not required by federal statute. This law establishes federal standards as the sole requirement for handgun design, overriding conflicting state or local regulations.

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 summaryHR 672 directs the United States Postal Service to assign a single unique ZIP Code to 14 specific communities within 270 days of enactment. These communities include Eastvale (CA), Scotland (CT), Castle Pines and Silver Cliff (CO), Hollywood, Miami Lakes, and Ocoee (FL), Urbandale (IA), Franklin, Greenfield, Caledonia, Mount Pleasant, and Somers (WI), and Mills (WY). This change will update mail delivery systems and address identifiers for residents and businesses in these areas, streamlining postal operations.

Maddy summaryHR 4382 authorizes the U.S. Mint to produce commemorative coins for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics/Paralympics and 2034 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics/Paralympics. It specifies gold, silver, and half-dollar coin designs with defined mintage limits (e.g., up to 100,000 $5 gold coins for each event), all bearing inscriptions like "2028" or "2034" and standard coin features. A surcharge ($5-$50 per coin) is added to sales, with all funds directed to the respective Olympic committees to support event hosting and legacy programs like youth sports. The bill ensures no net cost to the government by requiring surcharge revenues to cover all design, production, and marketing expenses before funds are disbursed.

Maddy summaryHR 4363, the Defend Girls Athletics Act, requires public K-12 schools and colleges to certify annually that they comply with Executive Order 14201, which mandates keeping men out of women's sports. Schools must submit written compliance certifications by August 15 each year (for K-12) or July 1 (for colleges), with states reporting non-compliant agencies to the federal government. Schools or colleges failing to certify or violating the rule risk losing federal education funding, including returning unobligated funds and becoming ineligible for future federal support. The bill directly affects all public schools and colleges receiving federal education funds by tying their eligibility to adherence to this sports participation requirement.

Maddy summaryHR 4370, the SAMS Act of 2025, codifies five existing executive orders into law to strengthen U.S. mineral supply chains. It gives legal force to orders focused on securing critical minerals (like lithium and rare earths) for national security and economic resilience, directly affecting federal agencies implementing these strategies. Key provisions require agencies to follow these established policies - addressing reliance on foreign mineral sources, supporting domestic mining, and prioritizing national security in mineral processing - without creating new regulations. The bill does not alter current mineral policies but formally enshrines them as binding federal requirements.

Maddy summaryThe PBM Reform Act of 2025 aims to increase transparency and fairness in pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) operations within Medicare Part D and Medicaid programs. The bill requires Medicare Part D plans to allow any pharmacy meeting standard terms to join their networks, establishes "essential retail pharmacies" in underserved areas (with limited pharmacy access), and mandates detailed reporting on drug pricing, rebates, and reimbursement rates. It creates a process for pharmacies to report PBM violations of reasonable contract terms and prohibits "spread pricing" in Medicaid, where PBMs retain the difference between what they pay pharmacies and what they charge plans. These provisions aim to improve pharmacy access for Medicare beneficiaries and ensure fairer reimbursement practices for pharmacies.

Maddy summaryHRES 516 is a formal resolution condemning the violent riots that occurred in Los Angeles, California, on June 6, 2025. It specifically addresses acts of arson, looting, property destruction, and attacks on law enforcement officers during protests related to federal immigration enforcement actions. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but expresses the House’s condemnation of the violence, calls on local and state leadership to collaborate with federal authorities to restore order, and thanks law enforcement agencies for their response. This is a symbolic statement with no direct impact on affected individuals or new legislative mechanisms.

Maddy summaryHRES 551 is a symbolic House resolution supporting the designation of "National Stop SuiSilence Day" on September 25th, during Suicide Prevention Month. It does not create new laws or policies but aims to reduce suicide stigma by encouraging open discussion about suicide prevention. The resolution cites statistics showing suicide as a leading cause of death (over 45,000 annual U.S. deaths) and emphasizes that talking about suicide can help save lives. It recognizes this day as a tool to engage communities and governments in suicide prevention efforts.

Maddy summaryHR 4132, the Prescription Information Modernization Act of 2025, allows drug manufacturers to provide FDA-approved prescribing information for prescription drugs exclusively through electronic means, while requiring them to offer paper copies at no additional cost upon request by prescribers or dispensers. The bill directly affects drug manufacturers, doctors, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals who rely on prescribing information. Key provisions include mandating that manufacturers give prescribers/dispensers the choice to continue receiving paper copies or request them as needed, and requiring the HHS Secretary to issue implementing regulations within one year to support this transition. The law takes effect two years after enactment or when final regulations are issued, whichever comes first.