Rep. Richard McCormick

Maddy summaryThis bill requires state governments to reimburse the federal government 100% of costs when National Guard deployments into federal service are determined to have resulted from state government negligence. It directly affects state governments that deploy National Guard units under federal authority (e.g., during invasions, rebellions, or law enforcement actions). The key provision mandates the President to assess state negligence within 30 days of a deployment’s end, triggering full reimbursement unless waived for financial hardship or when deployments primarily protect federal property. Exceptions for financial hardship or federal property protection are explicitly included, and the law applies retroactively to all such deployments after June 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill blocks the U.S. Defense Department from signing new contracts for software source code with companies having specific ties to China. It prohibits contracts with entities that own or fund AI facilities in China, share source code allowing Chinese reverse engineering, or operate data centers in China for such software. The Secretary of Defense may waive the ban for national security reasons, but the rule only applies to contracts entered into within three years of the law's enactment. It directly affects defense contractors and tech firms seeking to provide sensitive software source code to the Pentagon.

Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2025 This bill repeals provisions under the Stark law (i.e., the Physician Self-Referral Law) that limit, for purposes of Medicare participation, self-referrals by newly constructed or expanded physician-owned hospitals.

Maddy summaryHR 3998, the Firearms Congressional Notification Modernization Act, raises the financial threshold requiring congressional notification for certain firearm exports. It modifies the Arms Export Control Act to increase the notice requirement from $1 million to $4 million for defense articles classified as Category I firearms under the U.S. Munitions List. This change directly affects firearm exporters by reducing the number of transactions needing prior congressional review. The bill makes a specific procedural update to the existing notification process without altering export regulations or policy.

Maddy summaryThe Patriots Over Politics Act (HR 3619) allows veterans discharged between August 2021 and January 2023 solely for refusing a COVID-19 vaccine to transfer their earned educational benefits to eligible dependents. Veterans must initiate the transfer within 90 days of the bill’s enactment. Dependents can use the transferred benefits only after the veteran completed at least six years of military service - a requirement already met by these veterans prior to separation. This provision directly affects veterans separated for vaccine refusal during the specified period, providing a pathway to pass on unused education benefits.

Maddy summaryThis resolution supports designating June 9-15, 2025, as "National Men's Health Week," an annual observance established by Congress in 1994. It does not create new laws or programs but formally encourages the President to issue a proclamation urging public awareness of male health issues. The resolution cites statistics on health disparities affecting men (e.g., higher prostate cancer rates among Black men, lower preventive care usage) to emphasize the importance of early detection. It aligns with existing annual observances recognized by all 50 states and over 350 cities. The resolution’s only action is symbolic support for an established health awareness initiative.

Maddy summaryHR 3894, the SAFE Cities Act, requires the Attorney General to publish and update every 180 days a list of jurisdictions (states or local governments) that refuse to stop violence and property destruction, based on specific criteria like blocking police intervention or defunding law enforcement. The bill directs the Office of Management and Budget to issue guidance restricting federal grant eligibility for these jurisdictions, to the extent permitted by law. It would directly affect local or state governments meeting the defined criteria, potentially limiting their access to federal funding. The law focuses on creating a federal mechanism to identify and financially disfavor jurisdictions with policies deemed insufficient for public safety.

Maddy summaryHR 3848, the CLOUD Aircraft Act, requires the Department of Defense to study equipping all military fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft operating in highly trafficked domestic airspaces (near commercial airports) with collision detection systems. The study must assess the feasibility and cost of adding both air-to-air systems (to prevent mid-air collisions with other aircraft) and air-to-ground systems (to avoid terrain collisions). The Secretary of Defense must submit a report with findings and recommendations to Congress within 180 days of the bill's enactment. This bill directly affects military aircraft operating in controlled airspace around major airports but does not mandate any equipment installation.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment requiring a two-thirds vote in both the House and Senate to admit new states, replacing the current simple majority requirement. It would directly affect territories seeking statehood, such as Washington, D.C., or Puerto Rico, by raising the legislative threshold for approval. The key mechanism is the shift from a simple majority to a two-thirds vote in each chamber for new state admissions. This change would require broader bipartisan consensus before new states could join the Union.

Maddy summaryHRES 483 is a House resolution recognizing the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army's founding on June 14, 1775. It expresses appreciation for the Army's service over 250 years, honors soldiers' valor and core values, and calls for public observance through ceremonies and activities. The resolution has no policy impact or funding provisions - it is purely commemorative. It was introduced by 30 bipartisan House members and referred to the Armed Services Committee.