Rep. Jonathan L. Jackson

Maddy summaryThis bill requires federal agencies to fully disclose all COINTELPRO records to the public within 6 months of enactment, with a 25-year deadline for records that can't be disclosed immediately. It establishes a COINTELPRO Records Review Board to review records that might need to be withheld for national security or privacy reasons, and mandates that government offices notify victims or their families before disclosure. The bill creates a public collection of these records at the National Archives, with specific guidelines for partial disclosure or summaries when full disclosure would cause harm. The Review Board has 4 years to complete its work, with a possible 1-year extension, and must report annually on its progress.

Maddy summaryHR 7206, the Farm and Family Relief Act, provides direct financial assistance to agricultural producers facing market challenges during the 2025 crop year. It establishes one-time payments for eligible crop producers (including wheat, corn, soybeans, and cotton) when expected costs exceed expected returns, with payment limits based on farming income (capping at $125,000 or $250,000 depending on farming income percentage). The bill allocates $5 billion for specialty crop producers, $500 million for timber industry assistance, and $330 million for sugar beet producers through cooperative block grants. Additionally, it delays certain cost-shift provisions in food assistance programs and terminates specific tariff-imposing executive orders.

Maddy summaryThe PrEP Access Act expands Medicare Part B coverage to include pharmacist-provided HIV prevention services, such as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) counseling, medication administration, and related testing. It directly affects Medicare beneficiaries (primarily seniors) and pharmacists, allowing pharmacists to bill Medicare for these services under state law. Key provisions set payment at 80% of the lesser of actual charges or 85% of physician rates, and prohibit balance billing for these services. The policy change takes effect January 1, 2027, making PrEP more accessible through pharmacy settings.

Maddy summaryHR 7138 disallows tax deductions for mortgage interest and depreciation on single-family homes (1-4 units) owned by large investment entities with over $100 million in assets, while imposing a 100% excise tax on sales or transfers of such properties. The bill directly affects institutional landlords (e.g., large real estate investment firms), excluding government entities, nonprofits, and federally assisted housing. Revenue from the tax will fund low-income housing programs via the Housing Trust Fund. It also prohibits Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Ginnie Mae from purchasing or guaranteeing mortgages for these properties. The provisions apply 18 months after enactment.

Maddy summaryHR 7145 defines "essential health systems" as hospitals serving large numbers of Medicaid and low-income patients, specifically targeting non-Federal, nonprofit, or government-run hospitals that meet one of three criteria for at least two of the past three years (e.g., high Medicaid patient percentage, high uncompensated care, or top 16th percentile in state rankings for low-income care). The bill requires MACPAC to annually publish an "essential health system index" ranking qualifying hospitals nationally, by state, and within local areas, using data from Medicare reporting. Hospitals designated as essential health systems receive a five-year designation, renewable if they maintain eligibility. This framework aims to identify facilities providing critical community care for vulnerable populations through standardized metrics.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) law enforcement officers and agents to follow a new department-wide policy on use of force. It mandates that officers use only objectively reasonable force, prioritize de-escalation, ban chokeholds and carotid restraints, and complete regular training. The policy also requires DHS components to establish internal review teams to analyze incidents and report detailed data every six months - including incidents causing injury, death, or involving deadly force - to the public via the DHS website. Additionally, DHS must brief Congress and inform the public within 24 hours of any incident resulting in hospitalization or death.

Maddy summaryHRES 1004 is a symbolic House resolution honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy by celebrating diversity and condemning hate. It specifically calls for the House to celebrate his 97th birthday on January 19, 2026, and to condemn harassment, discrimination, or prejudice targeting Black Americans, Indigenous people, Jewish, Asian-American/Pacific Islander, Muslim, Hispanic/Latino communities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. The resolution affirms Dr. King’s teachings on unity and equality but does not create new laws or impose obligations on any entity. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect and directly affects no individuals or groups.

Maddy summaryThe NO NATO for Purchase Act bans federal agencies from using government funds to buy land or assets in NATO member countries. It directly affects all federal departments and agencies by prohibiting such acquisitions as defined in the 1949 North Atlantic Treaty. The key provision blocks any action or expenditure related to purchasing territory within NATO nations. This prevents U.S. government purchases of foreign territory belonging to NATO member countries.

Maddy summaryHR 7100 establishes a Department of Justice Task Force on Anti-Sikh Hate and Discrimination to address systemic bias against Sikhs. The Task Force must draft a formal definition of anti-Sikh hate for DOJ use, develop educational programs for law enforcement and schools, and produce annual reports on hate crimes and trends. It requires quarterly collaboration with Sikh organizations and translation of materials into Punjabi. The bill directly affects Sikhs in the U.S. (who face disproportionate targeting as noted in FBI data) and mandates federal agencies to improve hate crime data collection and response. This is a policy-focused measure to standardize definitions, enhance reporting, and support community safety through DOJ action.

Maddy summaryHRES 996 is a resolution introduced by multiple House members to impeach Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem, the Secretary of Homeland Security, for alleged violations of law and the Constitution. It outlines three articles of impeachment: obstructing congressional oversight by denying access to detention facilities and withholding funds, violating public trust through warrantless arrests and excessive force (including tear gas on children), and self-dealing by awarding federal contracts to associates without competitive bidding. If approved by the House, this resolution would formally charge Noem, triggering a Senate trial to determine her removal from office. The resolution itself does not enact new policy but initiates the constitutional impeachment process against a sitting Cabinet official.