Rep. Joe Neguse

Maddy summaryThe Fight Fentanyl Act increases annual funding for fentanyl-related law enforcement efforts to $333 million from 2025 through 2030. It requires the Office of National Drug Control Policy to report annually on how HIDTA (High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area) funds target fentanyl trafficking, including seizure data and threat assessments. The bill also mandates the Attorney General to prioritize fentanyl prosecutions by temporarily reassigning U.S. attorneys to these cases. These provisions directly affect federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies working on fentanyl interdiction and prosecution.

Maddy summaryHR 2928, the Mortgage Relief for Disaster Survivors Act, provides temporary payment relief for homeowners and renters with federally backed mortgages in areas affected by federally declared disasters. Borrowers with damaged or destroyed properties can request an 180-day pause on mortgage payments (extendable by another 180 days) from their loan servicer by submitting written requests and proof of property damage. During this relief period, no fees, penalties, or additional interest accrue beyond what would have been due under the original loan terms. This applies to loans backed by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, or similar programs, including both single-family and multifamily residential properties.

Maddy summaryHR 2937, the PROTECT 911 Act, creates federal resources and grants to support the mental health of 911 operators (public safety telecommunicators). It requires the Secretary to develop evidence-based best practices for preventing and treating PTSD and related disorders among these workers, and to create educational materials for mental health professionals about their unique workplace stressors. The bill also authorizes grants for states and local emergency communications centers to establish or enhance evidence-based wellness programs, including peer-support initiatives, to address job-related mental health challenges. These programs aim to improve support for 911 operators who handle emergency calls in 911 centers.

Maddy summaryHR 2921, the Federal Firefighter Cancer Detection and Prevention Act of 2025, requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to provide free, regular cancer screenings during annual health assessments for its firefighters. It mandates specific screenings: biannual mammograms for female firefighters aged 40-49, annual for those 50+, colon cancer screenings starting at age 45 with options like colonoscopy, and annual prostate-specific antigen tests for male firefighters aged 50+ or high-risk individuals (e.g., African American firefighters or those with family history). The bill also requires DOD to document screening rates, cancer trends, and share anonymized data with the CDC for research, while allowing firefighters to opt out of any screening. This applies exclusively to DOD firefighters, not all firefighters nationwide.

Maddy summaryThis bill, HR 2936 (the ABC-ED Act), aims to reduce emergency department crowding by requiring real-time tracking of hospital bed capacity and related metrics like patient wait times. It allows federal grants to modernize public health data systems that monitor emergency department boarding rates, bed availability, and ambulance offload times, with results displayed on a public dashboard (while protecting privacy). The bill also adds two new Medicare Innovation Center pilot programs: one focused on improving care for older adults (through staffing, infrastructure, and senior care coordination) and another for psychiatric crisis care (including dedicated units and faster facility transfers). Finally, it mandates a one-year study by the Government Accountability Office to evaluate best practices for these data systems and their impact on emergency department efficiency.

Maddy summaryHR 2933, the Protect National Service Act, prevents federal funds from being used to eliminate the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency that administers AmeriCorps and Senior Corps programs. The bill prohibits using funds from the American Relief Act (2025) or other appropriations to dismantle CNCS’s status as a government corporation, requiring annual certifications from CNCS leadership to Congress. It maintains current program structures and obligations, including AmeriCorps participants’ benefits, without creating new services or altering existing funding. The measure focuses on preserving the legal framework for national service programs that have served over 900,000 Americans across all states and territories.

Maddy summaryThe DRIVE Act of 2025 requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to set mileage reimbursement rates for veterans at the federal government's current standard rate for employees using personal vehicles on official business, replacing the previous fixed rate of 41.5 cents per mile. It also mandates that the VA process and pay these reimbursements within 90 days of a veteran's valid request. This directly affects veterans who travel for VA medical appointments or services using their personal vehicles. The bill aligns veteran travel reimbursements with federal employee standards and ensures timely payments.

Maddy summaryThe Neighborhood Homes Investment Act creates a new tax credit for developers who build or rehabilitate affordable homes in distressed communities. The credit is calculated as the lesser of (1) the difference between development costs and sale price, (2) 40% of development costs, or (3) 32% of the national median home price. It applies only to homes sold to qualified homeowners with income up to 140% of area median income in designated "qualified census tracts" (areas with high poverty rates, low median home values, and low median family income). Developers must meet quality standards and repay the credit if the home is sold within 5 years of the affordable sale. This credit aims to address the "value gap" that prevents housing development in distressed communities by incentivizing affordable home construction and rehabilitation.

Maddy summaryHR 2850, the Youth Sports Facilities Act of 2025, amends the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to expand eligibility for federal grants to include youth sports facilities. It specifically requires these facilities to address sedentary lifestyles and obesity, prioritize low-income rural youth in underserved communities, and serve children lacking access to physical education spaces or living in areas with high opioid use or violence. The bill mandates that grant-funded projects must benefit highly rural communities with limited tax revenue and support economic development through youth sports infrastructure. It directly affects communities and children in rural, underserved, or high-risk areas by directing federal funding toward building or improving local sports facilities. The key mechanism is modifying existing grant criteria to prioritize these specific community needs through new eligibility requirements.

Maddy summaryHR 2830, the Public Safety Officer Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury Health Act of 2025, requires the CDC to collect and publicly share data on concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) affecting public safety officers (including firefighters, police, and emergency responders). The bill directs the CDC to update its website and develop outreach materials to share this information with medical professionals, public safety employers, mental health providers, patients/families, and researchers. Key provisions include compiling evidence-based practices for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention, and consulting with affected groups to ensure the information meets their needs. This bill creates a centralized information resource but does not mandate new treatments or funding for specific programs.