Rep. W. Gregory Steube

This bill repeals the Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (ICA). The ICA generally limits the authority of the President to impound (i.e., withhold from obligation or expenditure) funds that have been appropriated by Congress and establishes related procedures. It also establishes expedited legislative procedures that Congress may use to consider legislation to enact rescissions proposed by the President.

Veterans' True Choice Act of 2025 This bill allows covered veterans to receive coverage under TRICARE Select, a health care program of the Department of Defense (DOD). Veterans covered by this bill include those with service-connected disabilities, former prisoners of war, Purple Heart recipients, Medal of Honor recipients, those discharged from service due to disability, and those entitled to disability compensation. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) must reimburse DOD's costs of enrolling eligible veteran beneficiaries in the program. A covered veteran may not concurrently receive medical care from DOD and the VA.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows individuals enrolled in silver-level health plans through the Affordable Care Act marketplace to opt for health savings account (HSA) contributions instead of reduced cost-sharing subsidies. Insurers would deposit funds directly into the enrollee’s HSA (equal to the value of the standard cost-sharing reduction) rather than the government paying the subsidy. It requires insurers to offer high-deductible plan alternatives to silver plans and mandates public education about HSA options starting in 2026. The policy change applies to months beginning after December 2025, shifting how cost-sharing support is delivered to eligible enrollees.

Maddy summaryHJRES 38 is a joint resolution seeking congressional disapproval of an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule implementing the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act. The rule manages the phasedown of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), potent greenhouse gases used in refrigeration and air conditioning, under the AIM Act of 2020. If approved, this resolution would block the EPA rule from taking effect, preventing its implementation of HFC management requirements. This is a procedural disapproval under the Congressional Review Act, not a new law, and directly affects the EPA’s regulatory authority over HFCs.

Maddy summaryHR 1137, the "No Kill Switches in Cars Act," repeals Section 24220 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117-58), which previously required vehicle manufacturers to implement advanced impaired driving technology. This bill directly affects car manufacturers by removing a mandate to integrate specific safety technology designed to detect driver impairment. The key provision is the repeal itself, eliminating the requirement without creating new obligations or altering existing vehicle safety standards.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands 529 college savings account flexibility by allowing funds to cover costs for industry-recognized postsecondary credentials, not just traditional degrees. It defines "qualified expenses" to include tuition/fees for recognized credential programs (like certifications or apprenticeships), required testing fees, and continuing education needed to maintain credentials. To qualify, programs must meet specific criteria, such as appearing on state lists under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act or being listed in VA or Defense directories. The change applies to 529 distributions made after the law's enactment, giving families more options to use these accounts for job-focused training.

Maddy summaryHR 1146, the "No More Funding for NPR Act of 2025," blocks all federal funding for National Public Radio (NPR) and its successor organizations after the bill's enactment. It prohibits direct or indirect federal support, including funding for public broadcast stations using federal money to pay NPR for programming, and permanently rescinds unobligated funds allocated to NPR for fiscal years 2025 and 2026. The bill does not apply during active FEMA disaster responses when funds are used solely to share urgent public safety information. This legislation directly affects NPR's federal funding stream, which currently supports its operations and programming.

Maddy summaryThe CARGO Act of 2025 prohibits the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from funding any research involving live animals conducted outside the United States. It directly affects foreign organizations and researchers who previously received NIH grants for animal research abroad, including projects funded under the $2.2 billion in grants from 2011-2021. The key provision amends the Public Health Service Act to ban NIH support for such overseas research, requiring all animal research funded by the NIH to occur within the U.S. (including territories and the District of Columbia). This change aims to address concerns about inadequate oversight of animal welfare in foreign labs where self-reported data may be inaccurate.

Maddy summaryHR 1081, the Preventing SBA Assistance from Going to China Act, amends the Small Business Act to bar certain businesses from qualifying as small business concerns for SBA programs. It prohibits businesses located or incorporated in China, or those with over 25% voting stock owned by Chinese affiliates, from accessing SBA loans, contracts, or other assistance. This directly affects U.S. businesses with significant Chinese ownership or ties that would otherwise qualify for federal small business support. The key mechanism is a new definition in the law that blocks eligibility based on foreign ownership or location.

Maddy summaryThis bill permanently extends the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC), a federal tax incentive that encourages private investment in low-income communities. It directly affects community development entities (CDEs) that channel capital into underserved neighborhoods for projects like housing, healthcare, and businesses. Key provisions include permanently extending the credit beyond 2025, adding annual inflation adjustments to the credit amount starting in 2026, and ensuring the credit isn't reduced by the alternative minimum tax for investments made after December 2024. The changes apply to taxable years beginning after December 2024, providing long-term stability for community development financing.