Rep. Zachary Nunn

Maddy summaryHR 5888, the UNtaxed Act, prohibits the United Nations or its affiliated bodies from imposing taxes, tariffs, or fees on U.S. citizens or companies without a Senate-approved agreement. It also blocks U.S. funding for any United Nations activities related to implementing or enforcing a global carbon tax, which is defined as a tax on vessel emissions under a worldwide fuel system. The bill directly affects U.S. businesses and citizens who might face UN levies, and it restricts federal resources from supporting international carbon tax initiatives. This legislation aims to prevent unilateral UN taxation and funding of carbon-related policies without congressional oversight.

Prevent Government Shutdowns Act This bill provides continuing appropriations to prevent a government shutdown if the appropriations bills for a fiscal year have not been enacted before the fiscal year begins and continuing appropriations are not in effect. Specifically, the bill provides appropriations at the rate of operations that was provided for the prior fiscal year to continue programs, projects, and activities that were funded in the preceding fiscal year. The bill also limits official travel, congressional recesses or adjournments, and the consideration of legislation that is unrelated to appropriations after the beginning of a fiscal year if the appropriations process has not been completed.

Maddy summaryThe Safer Supervision Act of 2025 reforms federal supervised release by requiring courts to assess each defendant’s individual needs before imposing supervision, rather than automatically applying it. It establishes clear pathways for early termination after defendants serve 50% of their term (or 66.6% for certain drug/firearm offenses), provided they demonstrate good conduct, comply with conditions, and pose no public safety risk. The bill also mandates courts to document their supervision decisions and expands access to legal counsel for defendants seeking early release. These changes aim to reduce caseloads for probation officers, encourage rehabilitation, and improve public safety by tailoring supervision to actual risk.

Maddy summaryThis bill ensures uninterrupted WIC benefits during government funding gaps by directing emergency Treasury funds to cover the program in fiscal year 2026 if Congress fails to pass regular appropriations. It directly affects WIC participants (women, infants, and children) and state agencies administering the program, preventing service disruptions. Key provisions include retroactive reimbursement for states that covered costs between September 30, 2025, and the bill’s enactment date, and funding that lasts until fiscal year 2026 appropriations are approved. The bill’s mechanisms bypass standard budget processes to maintain WIC operations during fiscal lapses.

Maddy summaryThis bill ensures SNAP (food stamp) benefits continue uninterrupted during government funding gaps in fiscal year 2026. It directs the USDA to use existing Treasury funds to pay SNAP benefits if Congress fails to pass a full-year budget for the Department of Agriculture by September 30, 2025. The bill also covers retroactive payments for missed benefits starting September 30, 2025, through the bill's enactment date. Benefits funded this way stop once Congress enacts a full FY2026 budget for the USDA. It directly affects SNAP recipients who rely on these benefits during budget delays.

Maddy summaryHR 5791, the BLOOD Centers Act, creates a 30-day expedited approval process for blood centers seeking to add apheresis collection devices to existing biologics licenses. It directly affects blood centers operating under FDA biologics licenses that already manage multiple locations or hold accredited status. The bill requires the FDA to approve such applications within 30 days unless safety concerns exist at the specific location or the center has systemic safety failures elsewhere. This streamlines the process for expanding blood collection capabilities without compromising safety standards.

Maddy summaryThis bill, HR 5789 (the Donald J. Trump Congressional Gold Medal Act), authorizes Congress to award a gold medal to former President Donald J. Trump. It recognizes his "extraordinary peacemaking efforts" as described in the bill's findings, including a fictional 2025 Israel-Hamas peace agreement and other alleged diplomatic achievements. The key provision directs the Treasury Secretary to design and strike the medal, with bronze duplicates available for sale to cover costs. The bill does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is a ceremonial honor for Trump, with no direct impact on constituents or legislation.

Maddy summaryThe PEACE Act of 2025 requires the U.S. Treasury to impose financial restrictions on foreign banks that provide significant services to Russian energy entities, including Gazprom, Rosneft, and Lukoil, or other entities designated under existing sanctions. It mandates Treasury to block U.S. correspondent accounts for such institutions within 180 days of enactment, with civil penalties up to $377,700 per violation or criminal penalties for intentional violations. The law also requires Treasury to determine within 90 days whether the specified Russian energy companies fall under the sanctions scope. The bill terminates automatically if Russia ceases destabilizing actions against Ukraine or after 5 years from enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill adds Medicare coverage for multi-cancer early detection screening tests (blood or biological tests analyzing cell-free DNA) starting January 1, 2028. It directly affects Medicare beneficiaries aged 68 and older (starting in 2028, with the age limit increasing by 1 year annually), requiring tests to be FDA-cleared and deemed reasonable/necessary by the Secretary for early cancer detection across multiple organ sites. Payment will initially match current stool DNA test rates before 2031, then shift to a lower rate or new payment system after 2031, with limits preventing more than one test per year. The bill explicitly states it does not alter coverage for existing cancer screenings like breast, colorectal, or prostate cancer tests.

Maddy summaryHRES 771 is a symbolic House resolution supporting the designation of September 2025 as "National Kinship Care Month." It recognizes that over 2.5 million children in the U.S. are raised by kinship caregivers (such as grandparents, siblings, or tribal relatives) in both formal foster care and informal arrangements. The resolution encourages Congress to improve policies supporting these caregivers, honors their role in helping children maintain family connections and stability, and highlights the need for better resources to prevent children from entering foster care. It does not create new laws or funding but formally acknowledges the importance of kinship care.