Rep. W. Gregory Steube

Maddy summaryHR 3206, the Protecting America's Property Rights Act, requires Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the "Enterprises") to use third-party insurance products regulated by state authorities for mortgage lien and title protection. It mandates that any mortgage purchased by these entities must involve products regulated by state insurance or financial authorities, as defined in existing federal law. To enforce this, the bill adds a 1.00% capital requirement on the unpaid principal balance of mortgages that don’t meet this standard. The Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency must issue implementing regulations within 180 days of the bill’s enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill would deny federal tax deductions for gender transition procedures and prohibit Medicaid, Medicare, and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) funding for such procedures. It defines gender transition procedures broadly to include hormonal treatments, surgeries, and cosmetic procedures intended to align physical appearance with gender identity, with limited exceptions for medically necessary treatments related to disorders of sex development or life-threatening conditions. The legislation would also require health insurance plans to exclude gender transition procedures from essential health benefits under the Affordable Care Act. This would directly affect individuals seeking gender transition care who rely on federal health programs or tax deductions for medical expenses.

Maddy summaryHR 3177 requires FEMA to use state-licensed professionals (like engineers or architects) for cost estimates and material purchases in disaster recovery projects under the Stafford Act. It directly affects FEMA, state/local governments (which must hire these licensed professionals), and the professionals themselves. Key provisions mandate that FEMA cannot reject plans or materials without the licensed professional's consent, must approve their suggested purchases, and cannot delay projects without evidence of fraud. The bill shifts responsibility to states to hire qualified local professionals for project planning, ensuring projects follow state licensing standards. This applies specifically to projects eligible for FEMA assistance under Stafford Act sections 406 and 428.

Maddy summaryHRES 365 is a non-binding resolution expressing the House's recognition that Robert Aitken’s Bible - the first English-language Bible printed in North America - should be formally acknowledged as a historical document of the U.S. Congress. It cites historical context, including Congress’s 1782 approval of the Bible for use in schools and Secretary Charles Thomson’s endorsement. The resolution directly affects Congress’s historical record by recommending the House formally recognize this artifact’s significance. It does not create new laws or policies but aims to document a historical connection between Congress and early American religious printing. This is a procedural resolution, not a legislative action.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands access to employee ownership by modifying the Small Business Act to allow S corporations owned by employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) to retain small business status, even when an ESOP owns over 49% of the company. It creates a new Treasury Department office to provide education and technical assistance for S corporations establishing ESOPs, and establishes a Labor Department Advocate for Employee Ownership to coordinate outreach and resolve disputes. These changes directly affect S corporations transitioning to ESOP ownership and their employees, who gain retirement benefits through ESOP accounts. The bill aims to increase employee ownership by removing eligibility barriers and improving support for businesses adopting this model.

Maddy summaryThis bill temporarily allows doctors to prescribe and dispense certain Medicare-covered medications directly to seniors in their offices from 2026 to 2030, under specific conditions. It requires prior in-person visits, limits dispensing to group practices, and mandates billing through the physician’s practice. The bill also directs the GAO to study whether physician-owned pharmacies are becoming common and how such arrangements might affect prescribing. It directly affects seniors receiving Medicare Part D drugs and physician practices participating in these arrangements. The exception expires in 2030, with no changes to Medicare Part D program rules.

Maddy summaryHR 3044, the "No Vaccine Mandates in Higher Education Act," prohibits federal funding from being provided to colleges and universities that require students or staff to receive a COVID-19 vaccine for enrollment, employment, or access to services. This directly affects institutions of higher education receiving federal funds, such as those participating in student aid programs. The bill's key mechanism is withholding federal funds from any institution enforcing such vaccine mandates, as defined under the Higher Education Act of 1965. The law focuses solely on vaccine requirements, not other health or safety policies.

Maddy summaryHR 3050 prohibits U.S. federal agencies from entering into contracts over $100,000 with companies that engage in a boycott of Israel after January 1, 2026. Companies must certify they are not boycotting Israel when bidding for such contracts, and contracts must include a requirement that companies refrain from boycotting Israel during the contract term. If a company violates this prohibition, the agency must terminate the contract 30 days after notifying the company, unless the company ends the boycott. This bill directly affects businesses with federal contracts exceeding $100,000 and defines "boycott" as actions taken due to boycott calls, without valid business reasons, or based on nationality, national origin, or religion.

Maddy summaryHR 3028, the Duty Drawback Clarification Act, clarifies tariff classifications for whisky imports by updating the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It replaces a general whisky tariff code with specific subheadings based on whisky type (Irish/Scotch, Bourbon, Rye, or "other") and container size (under or over 4 liters), adding 8 new statistical suffixes. This change directly affects whisky importers and U.S. Customs officials by standardizing how these products are classified for duty-free entry (as indicated by "Free" in the tariff). The new classifications take effect 15 days after the bill's enactment.

Maddy summaryHR 3011 allows the U.S. Postal Service to mail alcoholic beverages under specific conditions, primarily affecting licensed alcohol businesses (like wineries, breweries, and retailers) that register with the USPS. The bill requires shipments to be for personal use only (not resale), include age verification (21+ with ID), and comply with state delivery rules. It explicitly states that state, local, or tribal laws prohibiting alcohol shipments remain in effect and cannot be overridden by this federal law. The USPS must create regulations to implement these rules, and states can sue the USPS for violations under local alcohol laws.