Rep. Lauren Boebert

Maddy summaryHR 4374, the Energy Opportunities for All Act, nullifies Public Land Order No. 7923, which had withdrawn public lands surrounding Chaco Culture National Historical Park in San Juan County, New Mexico. This bill directly affects land management decisions in that specific area by reversing a prior administrative withdrawal. The key provision is the explicit repeal of the order, restoring the lands to their previous management status under federal law. The bill does not create new energy policies or programs, despite its title. (Note: The title appears misleading as the bill addresses land withdrawal, not energy opportunities.)

Maddy summaryThis bill allows the Forest Service to lease its administrative sites for long-term housing development, directly affecting residents in forest-adjacent communities and Forest Service employees facing housing challenges. It amends existing law to permit leases for multiunit housing (not just single-family dwellings) and extends lease terms up to 100 years with renewal options. The policy change enables partnerships to build housing on Forest Service land that serves local residents or supports agency operations. The bill focuses on practical housing solutions without altering agency management or funding.

Maddy summaryThe FOCA Act of 2023 requires federal agencies to stop mandating or banning contractor agreements with labor organizations (like union contracts) in construction project bids and contracts. It directly affects federal contractors, subcontractors, and agencies managing construction projects funded by the government. The bill prohibits favoring or penalizing contractors based on their labor affiliation status, aiming to promote fair competition and reduce costs. It also mandates updates to federal contracting rules within 60 days of enactment to implement these changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Social Security Number (SSN) requirements for claiming the Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit. It specifies that qualifying SSNs must be issued to U.S. citizens (or under specific Social Security Act provisions) and issued before the tax return due date. The changes apply to tax years beginning after December 31, 2024, and update related tax code references to use "social security number" instead of "taxpayer identification number." These are technical adjustments to eligibility criteria, not new benefits or funding.

Maddy summaryHR 5875 prohibits using federal tax dollars to fund health insurance for undocumented immigrants under the Affordable Care Act. It amends the ACA to block states from using federal pass-through funds to cover health costs or provide benefits to people who are not U.S. citizens or lawfully present in the country. This directly affects undocumented individuals currently accessing subsidized health coverage through federal programs like Medicaid or ACA marketplace subsidies. The bill also requires rescinding existing ACA waivers that permitted such coverage before the amendment took effect.

Maddy summaryThis bill, HR 5796, prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services from implementing a proposed rule requiring minimum staffing levels in nursing homes. It creates an advisory panel of 15 members - including rural nursing home staff and experts - to study workforce shortages and report on access barriers for seniors, especially in rural areas. The panel must submit an initial report within 60 days, analyzing staffing challenges and recommending solutions to strengthen the nursing home workforce. These provisions directly aim to prevent nursing home closures (like the 129 that occurred in 2022) that threaten rural seniors’ access to care.

Maddy summaryHR 5709 would amend the tax code to allow individuals who qualify for Medicare Part A due to age (typically 65+) to contribute to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). Currently, Medicare beneficiaries are ineligible to contribute to HSAs, but this bill removes that restriction by updating the Internal Revenue Code. The key change adds a new eligibility category for Medicare Part A beneficiaries to the tax code provisions governing HSAs. This policy change directly affects seniors enrolled in Medicare Part A, enabling them to use HSAs for qualified medical expenses as part of their healthcare savings strategy. The amendment applies to contributions made after December 31, 2023.

Maddy summaryThis bill simplifies regulations for rural health clinics (RHCs) by reducing administrative burdens. It allows RHCs to contract with physician assistants and nurse practitioners (instead of requiring direct employment), updates the definition of "rural" to exclude areas with 50,000+ residents, and removes outdated lab service requirements by requiring only "prompt access" to clinical labs. These changes directly affect RHCs, enabling them to more flexibly staff and operate while complying with state practice laws. The amendments take effect January 1, 2024, applying to services provided on or after that date.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits federal funding for gender transition procedures - including hormone therapy, puberty blockers, and surgeries like genital reassignment - across all federal programs and health plans. It exempts procedures for medical conditions (such as disorders of sex development) and treatment of complications arising from such procedures. The bill also blocks Affordable Care Act premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions for health plans covering these services, though individuals may purchase separate non-federal-funded coverage. State and private insurers can still offer such coverage using their own funds, but federal subsidies cannot be applied to it.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals the tax on Social Security benefits for seniors, making those benefits fully tax-free. It directly affects seniors who receive Social Security benefits and are currently subject to income tax on a portion of those payments. The key provision removes Section 86 of the tax code that previously included benefits in gross income, while a separate funding mechanism appropriates money to Social Security trust funds to replace the lost revenue. The bill ensures Social Security trust funds remain fully funded without requiring new tax increases.