Rep. Zachary Nunn

Maddy summaryHR 649, the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025, amends the National School Lunch Act to allow schools participating in the program to offer students both organic and non-organic whole milk, in addition to reduced-fat, low-fat, and fat-free options. Key provisions include clarifying that milk fat in whole milk should not count toward saturated fat limits for meal compliance, prohibiting schools from purchasing milk from Chinese state-owned enterprises, and ensuring schools cannot be barred from offering the full range of milk types listed. The bill directly affects public and private schools serving the National School Lunch Program by expanding their milk options for students. It focuses on concrete policy changes to dietary offerings and sourcing restrictions within the school nutrition program.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the WIC program to replace "drug abuse" with "substance use disorder" throughout its provisions, directly affecting WIC participants who may have substance use disorder. Key mechanisms include creating new nutrition education materials for pregnant individuals with substance use disorder and infants affected by prenatal exposure, establishing an online clearinghouse for these resources, and authorizing $1 million for fiscal year 2026. The changes aim to provide evidence-based, non-judgmental support through updated program materials and outreach. The bill specifically targets WIC participants impacted by substance use disorder, not broader population changes.

Maddy summaryHRES 464 is a non-binding House resolution expressing support for designating June as "National Annuity Awareness Month." It calls on federal, state, local governments, schools, nonprofits, businesses, and the public to observe June with activities raising awareness about annuities as financial tools that provide guaranteed lifetime income in retirement. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but aims to educate consumers about annuities' role in retirement security and encourage seeking professional financial guidance. It directly affects awareness efforts by organizations and government entities during June, without imposing legal requirements.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HRES 459) is a symbolic gesture recognizing National Poppy Day, observed the Friday before Memorial Day. It supports the tradition of wearing red poppies as a symbol honoring U.S. military veterans who died in service, referencing the historical connection to World War I poetry and veterans' organizations. The resolution encourages all U.S. citizens, residents, and visitors to wear poppies on this designated day to express appreciation for those who died preserving freedom. It does not create new laws, funding, or obligations, but formally acknowledges the poppy's role in commemorating military sacrifice.

Maddy summaryHR 3694, the VALID Act of 2025, requires lenders to include specific information about VA loans in mortgage disclosures. It amends the National Housing Act to mandate that disclosures state the loan-to-value ratio and clarify that VA loans are available under Chapter 37 of Title 38 (veterans' benefits law), assuming prevailing interest rates. The bill also requires the Federal Housing Finance Agency to add a military service question to the Uniform Residential Loan Application form, placing it above the signature line within six months of enactment. This directly affects veterans and active-duty service members applying for VA-guaranteed mortgages, as well as the lenders processing those applications.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires colleges and universities to include suicide prevention contact information on student identification cards or their websites. Specifically, institutions must list the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, Crisis Text Line, and their campus mental health center on student IDs (or post the info online if IDs aren't issued). The requirement applies to all higher education institutions creating student ID cards after the bill's enactment, with a one-year implementation period. It directly affects students by ensuring immediate access to critical mental health resources through a routine campus tool.

Maddy summaryHJRES 61 is a congressional resolution that formally disapproves an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule setting new air pollution standards for rubber tire manufacturing. It directly affects tire manufacturers by blocking the EPA’s proposed rule (published November 29, 2024), which would have required them to meet specific limits on hazardous air pollutants. The resolution’s key mechanism is a formal congressional vote to nullify the rule, making it legally ineffective under Title 5, U.S. Code. This action stops the EPA rule from taking effect without creating new regulations.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to formally establish and maintain a Joint Reserve Detachment (JRD) under existing law. It amends Section 1766(a) of Title 10, U.S. Code, changing the language from "may establish" to "shall establish and maintain," making JRD formation mandatory rather than optional. The bill directly affects the DIU's operational structure by requiring a permanent JRD framework. As a procedural change, it does not create new policy but formalizes an existing capability.

Maddy summaryThe Flight Education Access Act increases federal student loan limits for students in eligible undergraduate flight education programs, with specific annual and aggregate limits based on student dependency status and year of study. To qualify, flight programs must meet completion rate requirements (70% minimum after 3 years of data collection) and follow specific certification standards for pilot training under FAA regulations. The bill requires the Department of Education to collect data on program completion rates (measured by students earning a private pilot's certificate) and submit annual reports to Congress. It authorizes $3 million annually for 11 years to implement these changes, without affecting existing pilot training requirements under current law.

Maddy summaryHR 3542 creates a new leadership structure for the Defense Production Act (DPA) Committee, requiring a senior federal official (Senior Executive Service level) to serve as its chair and report directly to the Commerce Secretary. The bill mandates that all federal agencies using DPA authorities submit quarterly reports detailing how they applied these tools for national defense, including the purpose and outcomes. It establishes a public, searchable online database (the "DPA Registry") where agencies must record each use of DPA authorities since 2024, explaining why and how they were used. The registry will be secured against cyber threats and provide varying access levels - full public access for non-sensitive data, with limited access for national security-sensitive information. These changes aim to improve coordination, transparency, and accountability in how the federal government employs DPA powers for defense resilience.